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CERAMI -- SALVATORE R. Age 87, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011. He was born July 1, 1924 to Leonardo and Marietta Cerami in Petralia Soprana, Sicily. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Salvatore is survived by his sons, Salvatore Cerami and Lenny Cerami; daughter, Marie E. Cerami; grandchildren, Lenny and wife, Renee, Frankie, Adriana and husband, Massimiliano, Jeannette and Erica; great-grandchildren, Silas, Antonio and Giana; nephews, Joe and Chuck Assicurato. Salvatore moved to Manhattan, NY at the age of 12 with his mother, Marietta to join his father, Leo. He lived and worked in New York until he moved to Rio Rancho in 1974. Deli Mart, Italian foods was started by him in 1978 where he worked until he retired. Visitation for Mr. Cerami will take place Wednesday, September 21, 2011, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho,NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Entombment will take place at Vista Verde Memorial Park following mass. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Salvatore's honor to the hospice of your choice. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Salvatore's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-892-9920
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DURAN -- EZEQUIEL "ZEKE" The family of Ezequiel "Zeke" Duran would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Also a special thanks to the pall bearers; Jason Duran, Eric and Kasi Garcia, Kevin and Aaron Duran and Hector Rodriguez. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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FALLIS -- ROSELLA Age, 91, passed away September 19, 2011. Rosella was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 13, 1920, the youngest of four children in the Ernest and Olive Frazier family. They were wheat farmers from Cullison, Kansas. Rosie grew up in a musical family and attended Friends University in Wichita on a voice scholarship. She sang at many weddings and church services. Rosie married Earl Fallis in 1941, they were married 53 years before Earl passed away. In 1951, the Fallis family followed friends to the "Wild West" where Earl went to work for Conoco Oil Company in Linch, Wyoming. They went from catching catfish and hunting pheasant in Kansas to big game country. Rosie proved many times over to be a crack shot at bagging moose, elk, deer, or any game in season. She loved to fish and could have a trout on the line before anyone else could even get their pole in the water. Rosie and Earl were very active: they loved to dance, go camping with friends, water ski, bowl, play bridge and travel. Activities and formal affairs in Eastern Star and Masons were always a part of their life. Rosie sold Avon products for the town, so she helped keep the ladies up to date on cosmetics. The Fallis' started out playing golf on a no boundary fairway between oil wells toward dirt hand raked green. So it was a real treat to move to Rio Rancho in 1984 and belong to a golf club. Rosie was an outdoor person who would spend hours working in her yard, walking her dog in the neighborhood, and taking care of her flowers. She always joked a house without a kitchen would be ideal. She spent 33 years in Linch which didn't have any restaurants, but in Rio Rancho she could walk out her back door to fast food restaurants and O'Hare's. When Rosie was inside her house, she enjoyed sewing and reading. Oil painting became a passion when a new friend moved to Linch and decided to give lessons. Rosie's paintings depicted the Wyoming country and mountain scenes, especially the Grand Tetons. She was always proud of her work and wanted to show her artwork to anyone that came in the house. She gave many paintings to family and friends and we were blessed to have wonderful memories of her talent. She always had a positive outlook and was willing to try anything. She enjoyed life. She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine and Bob Fitting of Fountain Hills, Arizona; son, Larry Fallis(Angela Branch) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Stephanie Darnall (Sally Martin) of Cave Creek, Arizona, and Bryan Darnall (Melissa); two great-grandsons, Michael and David Darnall of Scottsdale, AZ. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. BCFD Chaplain Matthew Caward will preside over the services. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mrs. Fallis' care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-892-9920
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FRANCO -- ISABEL The family of Isabel Franco would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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FRESQUEZ -- NELSON The family Nelson Fresquez would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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GARCIA -- YOLANDA The family of Yolanda Garcia would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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GILLIGAN -- RITA CLAIR ROSE Was born on July 11, 1931. Daughter of the late Edward P. and Lucy (Lulu) E. Rodman Kane of McKeesport Pennsylvania. Our patriarch passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday September 18, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today an angel goes home. She was a kind and giving woman with a quick sense of humor, a woman who gave freely of herself and who taught her children to help the innocent and the helpless. Her endearing, giving qualities made her a wonderful pediatric nurse and animal lover. She realized her dream of becoming a nurse in 1952 and began her life long career taking care of children. Her garden was a sanctuary where by growing roses she communed with her Lord. Today Ma goes before her long beloved Lord to play for Him the music that filled her heart; that same music that flowed from her fingers as a small child before the St. Peter's Church congregation. She was preceded in death by her brothers James E. P. Kane and Henry F. Kane. Rita is survived buy her six sons and two daughters, Edward P. Gilligan, Kevin M. Gilligan, Timothy J. Gilligan, Thomas W. Gilligan, Karen M. Gilligan, Matthew R. Gilligan, Daniel J. Gilligan, and Anna Rose Gilligan; her many grandchildren; brother Edward A. Kane of Dravosburg, PA. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday September 21, 2011, at 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday September 22, 2011 at 10:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Cremation will follow. Rita's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
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GRIEVES -- WILLIAM RANDALL (RAND) Passed away on September 17, 2011 at the age of 59 years. He is survived by his two brothers, David and Rose of Albuquerque, and John and Paula of Roswell; two nieces, Megan Grieves and Kristin and George Mihalik. Services are pending with French Mortuary. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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HARGER -- BOBBY J. On behalf of my beloved husband, I want to thank everyone for their attendance, flowers and kind words. Thank you, Sally.
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JARAMILLO -- ADELINA The family of Adelina Jaramillo would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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JORDAN -- MARY EUGENIA (GENTRY) Age 86, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed on to be with her Lord, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Mary was born on June 29, 1925 in Arlington, TX to Richard Ellis and Mary Edith (Little John) Gentry. Mary's family moved to T or C, NM when she was five years old. She resided there until college and marriage brought her to Albuquerque, NM. Mary retired from Mountain States Mutual Casualty Company in 1992 after 28 years of service. She was a charter member of Wesley Methodist Church which was located on 57th Street NW where she played the piano and served as choir director for many years. The last eight years of Mary's life were spent residing in an assisted living facility where she continued to bring inspiration and awareness of the richness in life to the other residents as well as the staff who attended to her. Mary began each day in prayer and ended each day in prayer. These prayers provided the strength that saw her through life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Ellis and Mary Edith Gentry; son, Gary Leigh Jordan; sister, Catherine Hall. Mary is survived by her son, Richard Alexander Jordan and wife Ruth of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Cathryne Marie Charlson of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Jeff Jordan and wife Tera; grandaughter, Laura Dalasta and husband David; great-granddaughter, Reese Jordan; niece, Karyn Archuleta and husband Thomas; niece, Jean Shultz and husband Ted; nephew, Russ Hall; grand-nephew, Brandon Archuleta; grand-niece, Shannon Archuleta. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you plant a tree or flower, and admire the beauty of life. Mary's solitude was to find the good in all that is living. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
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LING -- WILLIAM (BILL) HALSTEAD Passed away at home in Whitefish, Montana on September 16, 2011 He lived in the East Mountains while working at Sandia from 1976 until his retirement in 2006. Bill was the son of Halstead and Dorothy Ling, born on July 5, 1944 in Albany, New York. He grew up in Laurens, near Cooperstown, New York and graduated with 24 students from Laurens Central School. He attended Amherst College, graduating with a BA In mathematics. He attended the University of Massachusetts and earned a Masters in mathematics. He earned his Phd in mathematics (Approximation Theory) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Bill studied overseas at Uppsala University in Sweden and the Max Planck Institute in Munich. He taught mathematics at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He spent 30 years at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was a supervisor for systems analysis. Bill enjoyed his work and his colleagues. He was at the same location as the President on 9/11, as the president travelled to a secure site. Bill was always a gifted and accomplished athlete. He played golf, squash, racketball, tennis, skied, and played football in high school and college. He loved music and could play the banjo, ukulele, guitar, and he had a great voice. He loved jazz, humor and told the best stories. He also loved languages, such as German, Spanish and Swedish and he traveled extensively. He was actively involved in his family, coaching basketball, attending and transporting to sporting events, and providing great instruction for homework. He was predeceased by his parents, Halstead and Dorothy Ling, his uncle Donald Ling. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Kaminski of Whitefish; and his five children, Cody Ling, Chance Ling, Cherstin Ling, Callie Ling, and Casey Ling, all of the family home; his sister, Sara Ling of Manhattan, New York; and his cousin Kathy Ling Mullins of Willard, New Mexico. Bill was the consummate father, husband, friend, teacher, son and brother. We will miss him greatly. Services are pending. Contact Austin Funeral Home wecare@austinfh.com
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LUCERO -- JULIAN H. Four year anniversary. Words cannot express the void in our lives without you. We know we will be reunited with you someday. Know that we love you and miss you. Mom (Berna) and all your family!
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LUMRY -- ANNA BETH Age 88, of Loveland passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She was born on December 27, 1922 in Aurora, Missouri to Malloy and Elsie Gurley. Beth married Willis "Gus" Lumry on January 17, 1944. He passed away on June 13, 2000. Beth had lived in Loveland since 2005 and Albuquerque, New Mexico prior to that. She worked for the Wildlife Services in Albuquerque doing accounting. She also did volunteer tax work for AARP. She was a member of Faith Church in Loveland, the Red Hat Society and Yansy Group. She loved to volunteer with the youth at the church and was active with Women in the WORD bible study. She also participated in a Bible study at Sterling House. Beth is survived by her sister-in-law Rayma Gurley of Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Vernon and Richard. A celebration of her life will be Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service. Please view the online obituary and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.
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MADRID -- NEOMI BERNADETTE Age 49, passed away September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son Larry Andrew Madrid and her sister Ernestina Martinez. She is survived by her husband Larry Madrid; daughter Linda and husband Gabriel Pacheco; brothers Pablo Bachicha, David Bachicha and Estephon Bachicha; sisters Frances Sanchez, Martha Bachicha, Ezabel Torrez, Lydia Maestas, Evon Tapia, Angie Gabaldon and Lisa Pavia; grandchildren Gabriel Torres, Lacey Torres and Rodrigo Pacheco; also many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Wednesday September 21, 2011 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Pablo Bachicha, David Bachicha, Estephon Bachicha, Gabriel Pacheco, Mario Lebya and Domaick Torres. Services have be entrusted to Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, New Mexico (505) 247-4124 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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MAHONEY -- RICHARD J. The family of Richard J. Mahoney would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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OLSON -- DAVID SCOTT LT. COL. USAF (RET) Went home to be with his heavenly family Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was surrounded by family and especially his loving wife of 48 years, Toni Olson. David was born in Kenedy, Texas August 14, 1940 to Paul Bernard and Winnie Ruth Scott Olson. He grew up on the family farm in Pawnee, TX. He attended public school in Pawnee, and graduated Valedictorian of his high school graduating class in 1958. Dave and Claudia Antoinette 'Toni' Hensell were married June 1, 1963 in Toni's hometown of Fredericksburg, TX. David graduated from Southwest Texas State College with a BS in Chemistry in 1962. He accepted a commission into the United States Air Force as a 2nd lieutenant and immediately began work on his MA in Physical Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Upon completion of his degree, Toni and Dave relocated to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, where he began his lifelong career as a teacher and mentor. The family returned to Texas in 1968 with daughter Teri, for Dave to begin his continuing studies in chemistry. He completed his PhD in 1970. During their time in Austin, Vicki was added to the family, and upon returning to the Air Force Academy in 1970, David, Jr. was born. David completed a 23 year career in the USAF and retired in 1985, having achieved the rank of LtCol. He subsequently continued to work as technical program manager for Hughes Corp., Kaman Sciences, and ITT Corp., all headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with final retirement in August 2008. He is remembered by family and friends as a positive influence in scholarly achievement, as well as church, family, and community endeavors. David is survived by his wife Toni; daughters Teri Lea Olson Gruda and husband Jeff of Albuquerque, VickiRuth Olson Morana and husband John of Portland, OR; son, Dr. David S. Olson, Jr., MD, of Albuquerque. He is survived by four grandchildren, Keaton and Lauren Gruda and Kylie and Vincent Morana. David is also survived by his brother Doug Olson and wife Lucie of San Antonio, TX.; three sisters-in-law: Jimmie Hensell, Corpus Christi, TX, Cathryn Hensell-Morales and husband Pete of Fredericksburg, TX, Jean HensellAndrews and Josyph of Knoxville, IA, brother-in-law James L. Hensell, Jr. of Hondo, TX. Survivors also include his Aunt Dottie Rayburn of Kenedy, TX and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents P.B. and Winnie Ruth Olson, and his wife's parents James and Hope Hensell. There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Saint Stephen's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM at 4:00 pm with reception following in the church hall. There will be a graveside service on September 24, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Pawnee Cemetery, with an open house in Pawnee at PB and Winnie Ruth's House. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given in his name to: Pawnee United Methodist Church, Pawnee, TX, St. Steven's United Methodist Church, or the charity of choice.
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PERKINS -- NAN Was born November 05, 1930 and passed away September 08, 2011. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, September 24, at 10:00 am at Sierra Vista Baptist Church, 104 La Luna Place, Rio Communities in Belen, NM. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 505-764-9663
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POXON -- SAMUEL THOMAS Died peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from Alzheimer's disease. Sam was born in Painesville, Ohio to Madge and Fayette Poxon on December 14, 1928. He was raised in Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in chemistry in 1951. Also upon graduation he received his ROTC document. Following graduation Sam served 6 years in the United States Air Force and spent one year of active duty during the Korean conflict. Upon returning to the United States, Sam continued his service in the Air Force until 1957. At this time Sam and his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he worked at several pharmaceutical companies. In 1969 Sam acquired and ran his own pharmaceutical and distribution company, Calvin Scott & Co., Inc., in Albuquerque. Sam loved living in Albuquerque and was actively involved with the following organizations: Optimists Club, Toastmasters, Museum of Natural History, Board of Directors of Lovelace Hospital, The Cancer Research Center at UNM, American Legion and Kiwanis Club, where he served as president 2004 to 2005. Sam was a very generous and giving person to these organizations. When Sam wasn't working at his office, he was on the golf course with his friends and family or on the dance floor trying out his new steps. Sam loved to travel and did so extensively. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Poxon Padilla and her husband, Albert of Santa Fe and Diane Poxon Palm and her husband, Jan-Erik of Newport Beach, California; four grandchildren, Erika Palm Carson, Robert Palm, Samuel Padilla, and Annie Padilla; and one great-granddaughter, Chloe Carson; two sisters, Della Poxon Laing of Madison, Ohio and Dorothy Poxon Gelfand and her husband, Bernie of Toronto, Canada; and the mother of Sam's daughters, Suzanne Poxon Warner of Sun Valley, Idaho; several nieces and nephews, Becky, Douglas, Susie, Keith, Jack, Benjamin and Claire. Friends may visit on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at French ~ Lomas Chapel. Services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, 11:00 a.m. also at French ~ Lomas Chapel. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery Monday, September 26, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kiwanis Charitable Foundation, P.O Box 93561, Albuquerque, NM 87199. Please visit our online guestbook for Sam at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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REHFELD -- TOM Passed away on September 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Amy; sons Jake and Will all of Albuquerque; his brother James of Cottonwood, Arizona. Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1955, Tom's career in Advertising and Marketing Research took him to El Paso, Santa Fe and finally Albuquerque where he was a resident for over 30 years. He most recently served as Senior Research Director for Ameritest CY Research. Tom earned his bachelors degree from Grinnell College and his master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He left us much too soon but touched many, both personally and professionally, with his keen insight and intelligence, wry sense of humor and generous spirit. A memorial service celebrating Tom's life will be held at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal church, 425 University NE, on October 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm, in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Tom's memory may be made to Grinnell College by using the Make a Gift Link at: www.grinnell.edu
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RICE -- DAVID ALLEN Age 74, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com David's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
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SEDILLO -- ANDREW THOMAS Age 48, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Andrew's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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SOURS -- CHARLES PAUL JR. Age 83, born in Rifle, CO, and a resident of Albuquerque since February 2011, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Charles is survived by his children, Rea and husband, Charles Ahlgrim of Albuquerque, NM; David Sours and wife, Jamie of Casper, WY and Karl Sours of Farmington, NM; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Mr. Sours was preceded in death by his loving wife, Prudy and six brothers and sisters. Mr. Sours served many dedicated years on the Navajo Reservation where he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He acquired many life-long friends from the Navajo Nation. Services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at French University location. Honorary pallbearers will be Wes Ahlgrim, Doug Ahlgrim, Cindy Ahlgrim, David Sours, Jr., Justin Sours, Chris Sours, and Chuck Sours. Interment will take place in Dolores, CO on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Sours at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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TAFOYA -- EILEEN M. "HONEY" Age 52, a resident of Alameda, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ben Paul Tafoya; two special daughters, Michelle and Monica Tafoya; her precious grandchildren, ChristiAna and Caiden Tafoya; god-children Christopher Gutierrez, Jessica Cordova and Adrianna Tafoya. She is also survived by her parents, Tomas "Popo" and Elsie Gonzales; four sisters, Ramona Chavez, Angie Duran, Rita Cordova and Rachel Gutierrez and husband Steve; one brother, Tommy Gonzales Jr, mother-in-law, Julia Tafoya; sister-in-law, Esther and husband, Andy Barela; brother-in-law, Lawrence and wife, Diane Tafoya; also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and many other family members. Eileen was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bennie G. Tafoya; uncle, Matias Gonzales; nephew, Joseph Duran; cousin, Yolanda "Yoli" Salaiz; and great-niece, Carleas Duran. Mrs. Tafoya is an employee of the City of Albuquerque. She was a cancer survivor for 15 years, and also battled Lupus for 9 years. Eileen was a strong and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. She put others before herself so much of the time. Eileen was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Parish and charter member of the Catholic Daughters. She was a participant of the Relay for Life. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 22, 2011, 7:00 pm, and a Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 23, 2011, 9:00 am, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 4502 Alameda NW, with interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thanks to her doctors Dr. Kumar, Dr. Pereira, Dr. Binder and Dr. Bernard for their excellent care and concern during this time. Please visit our online guestbook for Eileen at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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WAGNER -- ZOE SKY IN MEMORIUM Zoe Sky Wagner Sept. 20, 1997 - Jan. 24, 2003 Dear Zoe, I see little bits of you in your sisters, Devon and Sara and I know you would have been a wonderful big sister. Happy Birthday little punky. Always, Papa
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