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BACA -- ROBERT PATRICK Age 82, resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1990, died Saturday, September 24, 2011. He is survived by his spouse of 49 years, Annette Lipari Baca of San Jose, CA; children, Howard Baca and wife Jill of Mesa, AZ, and Patrick Baca and wife, Debbie of Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren, Matthew, Robby, and Danny Baca and numerous nephews and nieces. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Lavinia Rundle Baca; brothers, Alfred, Joseph, Buddy, and Jack. Robert was a member of the Masonic Lodge 72 and attained the rank of Knights Templar and also, the Shriner Legion of Honor. Robert served honorably with the US Navy and US Air Force Reserve and accumulated a total of nearly 42 years of uniformed service. He served in the US Navy as a Yeoman 1st Class and was Honorably discharged in 1962. His decorations included the National Defense Medal. Later that year, he affiliated with the US Air Force Reserve and rose through the ranks to become Chief Master Sergeant. Robert received the Air Force Commendation, Air Force Presidential, and National Defense awards, with service during the Korean and Vietnam Conflict. CMSgt Baca officially retired from the Air Force Reserve on February 9, 1989 and was credited with 41 years 8 months and 27 days of paid service. Robert graduated from St. Michael's High School in Santa Fe, NM. He went to Washington, DC and served as a page in the US Congress. Robert also attended San Jose State University where he majored in Civil Engineering. Robert served with the City of San Jose as a Principal Engineering Technician for 31 years and retired in 1987. He authored a book of standard specifications for public works construction that was used by the city of San Jose, but also picked up by other municipal and state agencies. Since 1994, Robert served as a Docent with El Rancho de las Golondrinas until the time of his passing. He also served at the Maxwell Museum and Natural History Museum in Albuquerque. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts and attained the adult leader ranking of Silver Beaver award and served on the national leadership staff at the 1977 National Scout Jamboree. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at French University location. Service will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011, 11:30 a.m., at French University Chapel. Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM at 3:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the El Rancho de las Golondrinas or Shrine Hospital in care of Masonic Lodge 72. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Baca at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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BACHICHA -- ROBERT LEROY Passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 after a bravely fought battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Robert was raised in Albuquerque and after graduating from Creighton University School of Dentistry served in Vietnam. He returned to Albuquerque where he practiced general dentistry for 34 years with great dedication. Robert is survived by his wife of 39 years, Maria; daughters, Christina and Angela; sons-in-law, Patrick Sterba and Matthew Faulkner; three beloved grandchildren, Wyatt Marshall Sterba, Sofia Maria Sterba and Charlotte Emily Faulkner; sister, Anna Bachicha-Reynolds; and three brothers, William, Tomas and Joseph Bachicha. His family would especially like to thank Lena Smith and the caring staff at The Retreat and Hospice de la Luz. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either CurePSP at www.psp.org or St. Mary's School Capital Campaign at 505-338-1754. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BECERRA -- ERNEST "BOZO" Passed away September 25, 2011. Bozo experienced a full life. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and a retired letter carrier for the USPS. He was preceded in death by both parents Moises and Modesta Becerra; wife Virginia Bercerra; daughter Renee Becerra; brother Herbert Becerra; mother-in-law Rosella Turietta. He is survived by his son Ernest and wife Silvia; granddaughters Ashley Becerra, Virginia Becerra, Rosella, Pearl, and Olivia Espinosa; son-in-law Jose Luis Espinosa; brothers Ronnie and wife Lola Becerra, Moises and wife Mary Becerra. A Visitation will be held at Salazar & Sons, Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Mass will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church. Cremation will follow. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW
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BUONOCORE -- RALPH Age 85, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Ralph'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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CANTLEY -- CAROLYN M. (WELLS) (BENNETT) Age 53, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born October 21, 1957, in Defiance, OH, she was the daughter of the late Donald and MaryAnn (Froelich) Wells. She was welcomed into life by and survived by her siblings: Barbara Meek (Imperial Beach, CA), Connie Stone (Defiance, OH), Karen Wells (Albuquerque, NM), Thomas Wells (Saginaw, MI), her twin sister Marilyn Brown (Defiance, OH), and Danny Wells (West Valley City, UT). She is also survived by her two children, Greg Bennett of Bakersfield, CA and Jenni Bennett of Fort Wayne, IN. On July 4, 2002 Carolyn married Tery Cantley, who preceded her in death. Along with her husband Tery, they owned and operated Cantley Construction. She enjoyed her many years of interacting with her colleagues and students of The University of New Mexico. She also enjoyed time spent with her family and traveling through the mountains of New Mexico. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel. Cremation will follow. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Carolyn's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd Albuquerque New Mexico 87110 505-884-3113
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CORDOVA -- MARCELINO J. Age 84, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church. Marcelino was an army veteran of World War II, and a life long rancher along with his father and his brothers. He retired from ACF and General Electric after 25 years of outstanding service. Marcelino's greatest joy was spending time with his wife, kids and especially all his grandchildren. Family gatherings brought the best part of him out, his love and joy shined best at theses gatherings and family matanzas. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed his time as a rancher and farmer. His stories of his ranching, his hunting days, and riding horses in the mountains will stay with the family for many generations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Ignacita Espaline Cordova; brother, Waldo Cordova; sister, Rita Ortiz; granddaughter, Maria Antoinette Otero; father-in-law, Ramon E. Luna; and several other family members. Marcelino is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Eva Luna Cordova; his children and their spouses, Andy Cordova and wife, Diane, Debra Cordova, Loretta Otero and husband, Rick, Annette Otero and husband, Anthony, Kathy Ward and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Stephanie Cook and husband, Scot, Andy Pete, Tamara, Kelly Lopez, Kevin, Tarah Santana and husband, J.R., Janelle and fiance, Marcos Gonzales, Ashley, Anthony (Hito), Yani and Maria Reina; great-grandchildren, Aysia, Alyssa, Justin, Alexia, Dominic, Bryce, Marissa, Kaylee, Ashley, and three great-grandchildren on the way; sisters, Priscilla Sanchez and Josie Artiaga; sister-in-law, Eva Wagner Cordova; brothers, Vivian Cordova, Peter Cordova and wife Theresa. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, a very special niece, Avalon Cordova, and three special nephews, Paul T. Luna, Rick Luna and Anthony Artiaga. All services will be held at the San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas, beginning with a Visitation at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the San Clemente Catholic Cemetery. Sign Marcelino's online register book at: www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
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DURAN -- MARTIN ALLEN Born in Albuquerque on Sept. 24, 1967 to Martin and Terry Martha Duran, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Marty Allen was living in Murrieta, CA at the time of his death, but his love was always Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place. He is survived by his brother Marvin; niece Chelsea; nephew Devin; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Mass will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church and Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
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HAZLEWOOD -- MARILYN HARDY was born January 27, 1932 in Peoria, Illinois. She passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Albuquerque at the age of 79. Marilyn was a member of the Soroptimist Club and was a Candy Striper. She was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Marilyn is survived by her brothers, Jim Hardy and Dave Hardy; son, Patrick; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved and will miss her. A Graveside Service will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. ABQ., NM., at the corner of Wyoming and Paseo del Norte NE., on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 2:00pm. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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HERRERA -- AUGUSTINE Age 76, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Carnuel, NM. Augustine will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a joy and passion for music. Augustine loved to play guitar, as well he played bass, saxophone, and trumpet. For numerous years our community will remember Augustine leading music in all of our local East Mountain Churches and playing music when anyone requested. He worked as a Bricklayer, and was a proud member of the Local Bricklayers Union for over 50 years. Above all, Augustine loved spending time with his family and all of his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Stella; mother, Tomasita Valdez; daughter, Yvonne Garcia; sisters, Vickie Bautista, and Lydia Garcia and brother, Silviano Garcia. He is survived his children, Vivian Salcido and husband Joe, Bessie Herrera and Sonny Maez, Jerry Herrera and wife Isabel and Sam Herrera; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melisandro "Melly" Garcia, and wife Josie, and Eloy Garcia; numerous nephews; nieces and other family and friends who loved him and will miss him greatly. Services will be held at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Canyon de Carnuel Cemetery in Carnuel, NM. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. N.W., Abq., NM 87107. (505) 343-8008.
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HUNT -- RICHARD H. Was born May 2, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia. He passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 in Albuquerque, at the age of 62. Richard was a Certified Bio-Medical Technician for 18 years. and served in the US Navy Electronics Apprenticeship program in Norfolk, Virginia. Richard had a love for music, playing conga drums and harmonica. He was a writer of poems and stories and had a great love, dedication and loyalty to his family. Richard will be especially remembered for his great and sarcastic sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Thomas Hunt and Betty Ann Auchmuty. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Sherry Hunt; son, Iver Hunt; daughter, Aura Hunt-Gonzales; son-in-law, Robert Gonzales; brothers, Walter Hunt and Riley Hunt; granddaughters, Adriana Estelle Gonzales and Liberty Mary Gonzales, both of whom will miss the clothespin game. As well he is survived by other family members and friends who loved and will miss him very much. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW., on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm and the Funeral Service will begin at 4:30 pm. A dinner will follow at the home of Richard's daughter and son-in-law, Aura and Robert Gonzales. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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JOHNSON -- OTIS (BUTCH) Age 93, passed away on September 20, 2011. He was born on October 9, 1917 in Chicago Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith Johnson. Otis was a kind and gentle man whose bright blue eyes and cheerful attitude made him very lovable. He will be remembered as a good friend and one of the fine men that defined the "greatest generation". He proudly served his country during WWII and was stationed on Ascencion Island. Playing pool was a favorite past time for Butch and he played everyday until he took ill at the age of 92. His memory will be carried forward by Meryl Olrikson, cousin-in-law, and his many friends in Albuquerque who considered him family. Butch (as nicknamed by his wife) and Edith were married on October 17, 1942. They were members of St. Paul Lutheran Church since 1956. Butch worked for IBEW Union as an electrician for eighteen years and at UNM for fourteen years. After he retired, he and Edith traveled all around the world. He was well known for his photography. Together, they gave lectures and travel slide shows to senior groups, churches and other organizations for over thirty years. Cremation has taken place and the Memorial Service will be held at Manzano del Sol Chapel, 5201 Roma NE, Albuquerque, NM on Oct 9, 2011 at 3:30 pm. Officiating at the service will be Patricia Holman and Chaplin Cullen Woods. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church's building memorial fund or the charity of your choice. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Otis'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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MARTINEZ -- TILLIE Age 84, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ermijirio "Ermie" Martinez, her sons Eugene and Dennis Martinez; step-son Delfin "Jr. Martinez; grandsons Gabriel Martinez and Troy Keller; brothers Isa and wife Rebecca Lovato, Crespine and wife Fita Lovato, Telesfor and wife Bertha Lovato; sisters Faviola Chavez, Gregorita and husband Esequiel Dominguez, Christie and husband Gene Garcia. Tillie is survived by her children, Tina and husband Rick Keller, Priscilla and husband Richard Sandoval, Gloria Montoya, Anthony and wife Michelle Martinez, Anita Martinez and fiance Joe Sabala, Monica Martinez and Leonard Martinez; grandchildren, Cory Keller, Matilda and husband Gilbert Zamora, Christopher Martinez, Kris and wife Shannon Keller, Steve Saavedra, Christina Sandoval, Stephanie Mora, Jeremy Martin, Jessica Martinez, Robert Martinez, Monique Martinez, Tiffancy Sandoval, Vanessa Lucero, Dominic Martinez, Angelica Martinez, Alexandria Montoya, Frankie Martinez; many great-grandchildren; sisters Victoria and husband Armelino Lovato and Rufina and husband Arsenio Jaramillo. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, N.M., 87108. (505) 764-9663 Interment will be on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 9:45 a.m. at the Veterans National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Pallbearers will be Cory Keller, Steve Saavedra, Christopher Martinez, Kris Keller, Jeremy Martin, Dominic Martinez, Gilbert Zamora, Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Robert Martinez.
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O'CONNELL -- VIOLET JANE Age 59, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, in her sleep on September 23, 2011. She was born May 1, 1952, to Wayne and Velna Beers in Pipestone, MN. She was employed at Western Bldg. Supply in Albuquerque for 21 years in Accounts Payable. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; her parents; three brothers, Kevin, Gregory, and Dee; one nephew, Greg. She is survived by her daughter, Josie Scholten (Jesse Anderson) of Albuquerque; son, Tony Scholten of Forest Lake, MN; adopted son, Cary Wormwood (Yvonne); step-daughters, Dawn O'Connell of Rochester, MN and Courtney (Jay) Squyres of Hartsthorne, OK; grandchildren, Valerie, Anthony and Kaitlan Scholten, David and Wesley Jones, Meara and Perry Johnson, Shelby Wormwood, Lawrence Alfaro, Mary Welsh, Josh Molina and Jay Sandoval; great-grandsons, David Molina and Jordan Sandoval, was known as "Granma" to many of their friends. She is also survived by brothers, Marlin (Sherry), Voyl (Lynn) and Jack (Marge); sisters, Kathy (Paul) and Sharon (Gordy); sister-in-law, Linda, all of MN; brother Mel (Jackie) of PA; many nieces, nephews and many friends, especially Doug and Julie Duquette of Albuquerque. Finally, by her beloved "babies", her pets, Fatso-bones, Flop, Honey, Shelby, Sam, Lily, Rosie, Dakota and Booger. She was loved and will be missed by all. Services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 in Santa Fe, NM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe Street, 87501, at 9:45 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Aztec Animal Clinic, 4340 Coal Ave SE or The Watermelon Mountain Ranch, 1512 Deborah Rd Ste #203, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, 505-771-0140.
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OCHOA -- ISMAEL III (E-Z-E) Our beloved Ismael Ochoa III ('E-Z-E'), 16, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was enrolled at DATA (Digital Arts & Technical Academy) in Albuquerque as a sophomore. Ismael is survived by his father, Ismael Ochoa (Albuquerque, NM); sister and family, Tenea, Abisai and Erica Yanez, (Albuquerque, NM); aunt and family, Bonnie, Christina, and Ciara Poolheco (Albuquerque, NM); grandparents, Susie Romero (Winslow, AZ), Walter and Edna Poolheco (Winslow, AZ); great-grandmother, Ruth Fredericks (Winslow, AZ); along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine S. Poolheco; grandparents, Ismael Ochoa and Guillermina Olivas, Richard Romero; great-grandparents David and Evelyn Poolheco, and Jacob Fredericks Sr. He was a good son, brother and uncle, and will always be remembered for his great smile, kindness, compassion, loving and caring heart. Ismael loved his family, friends, playing video games, basketball and hanging out with his family. He was excited about the academy and his studies. He promised his family members that he would graduate from high school, and also talked about college. He will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be held at Norvel Owen's Mortuary, 1505 W. Third Street, Winslow, AZ at 6:00 p.m. MST on Friday, September 30, 2011. Services will be held at Pentecostal Church of God Indian Mission (located at the corner of Alder and First Street) in Winslow, AZ at 10:00 a.m., MST, on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Interment will immediately follow at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow.
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RAMIREZ -- RAMON "RAY" Age 57, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 24, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Ida; daughter, Antanette Ramirez and her fiance, Ricardo Sedillo; grandson, Steven Ramirez; father, Anselmo Ramirez; and brothers, Paul and David Ramirez. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Ramirez. Ray was born in Gallup to Anselmo and Rosalie Ramirez. He loved being with family and friends. Ray enjoyed gardening, cruising around Albuquerque, and cheering on his Dallas Cowboys. He never ended a family dinner without dessert. Ray was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a long-time member of Teamsters Local 492. He retired from Yellow Freight System after 33 years of service. Ray was a 1972 graduate of Rio Grande High School. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Friday, September 30, at 8:15 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Ray at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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RHINEHART -- COSMA B. Born December 24, 1916, in Eureka, California, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following her service as a World War II Army nurse, Cosma unselfishly put her knowledge and skills to work in New Mexico serving as a nurse for Public Health, Indian Health, and for the Albuquerque Public Schools. Cosma believed firmly in a strong education; she attended Modesto Junior College, Stanford University (Nursing Degree), UCLA, and Columbia University (Masters in Public Health). Cosma also taught at UNM. For twenty years prior to her death, Cosma greatly enjoyed residing at Albuquerque's Brookdale Place Valencia. She was a fixture there, as well as at the nearby Immanuel Presbyterian Church. She will be dearly missed by many. Cosma leaves a brother, Bob and his wife Florence, in Bozeman, Montana; a niece, Marily McWilliams and her husband Tim, are also of Bozeman; a nephew, Ron Rhinehart and his wife Sherry, are of Oak Harbor, Washington; deceased brother Ed's widow, Marian, lives in Livingston, California; nieces and nephews Terri Rhinehart, Susie Pulido, Raymond Rhinehart, David Rhinehart, Patti Rhinehart live in or near Livingston, California; and numerous grandnieces and nephews mostly live in California. Cosma was preceded in death by her parents; brother Ed; sister Harriett; and a nephew, Rory Coster. A Memorial Service for Cosma will be held this Friday, September 30, 2011, at 10:30 am at Brookdale Place Valencia, 300 Valencia Dr., Albuquerque, NM.
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RIVERA -- EUTIMIO was born January 6, 1913 and passed away on September 25, 2011. He was a resident of Albuquerque NM since 1949. Mr. Rivera is survived by his three children, Joe Rivera and wife, Helen from Tucson AZ, Gloria Turner and husband, Leon T., and Lucille Quintana and husband, Reydecel; sister Pita Rivera; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Cipriana Rivera; sons, John, John G. and Placido Rivera; Grandson, Phillip Rivera; great-great-granddaughter, Isabella Tortalita; brothers and sister; Carlos Rivera, Francisco Ribera, Placido Ribera, Militon Ribera, and Maria Varela. Mr. Rivera was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He worked most of his life doing what he loved most, which was, construction, and ranching. He enjoyed being outdoors to tend to his garden during the summer months, raising cattle, bailing alfalfa, and spending time with his dear friend "Larry Brown" on his ranch, in Penasco NM. When at home, he enjoyed visiting with family members, and valued time with his family and friends. He was a very respectful and noble man, who was very well known for his kindness, and loyalty, and very easily made friends everywhere he went. With the help of his grandchildren; Edwina Quintana & husband, Pedro Eduardo Martinez, Felisha Quintana, Veronica Quintana, Reyna Quintana, James Rivera, and Pauline Martine, he was given the opportunity that granted fulfillment of his final wishes that allowed him to pass peacefully, in his own home, surrounded by the people he loved most. Visitation will be Friday, September 30 2011, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Herman Flores. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at St. Edwin's Church, 2501 Barcelona RD SW , at 10:00 a.m., Father Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Rivera, James Rivera, Daniel P. Rivera, Antonio Martinez, Milton Rivera, and Larry Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be Reydecel Quintana, and Pedro Eduardo Martinez. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 505-243-7861
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RODRIGUEZ -- BONNIE H. Age 78, of Albuquerque died September 27, 2011. Born in Eckert, Colorado on June 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Guillermo and Connie Herrera. A loving mother, grandmother, devoted mentor, friend, businesswoman and prayer warrior, Bonnie loved life and was thankful for the many graces it bestowed. She was a community leader and warmed all of her contemporaries with acts of kindness and compassion. She is survived by her six children: Alicia and husband Luis Chavez, Margaret Mascarenaz, Marie and husband Robert McDonald of Grants, Eustacio, John, and Michael of Athens, Ohio. She is also mourned by her grandchildren who were an integral part of her life: Michelle, Paul, Fabian, Anthony, Rachel, Dolores, Rudy, Maya, Miguel, Maria, Sophia, Elena, Janelle, Dominic, Marcos, Sonora, Santos, Ryan, Stephen and Arcadia; and a host of great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered in prayer by her siblings: Bill Herrera of Delta, CO, Sistie Miranda of Grand Junction, CO, Rosalie Herrera of Grand Junction, CO and Theresa Vargas of Grand Junction, CO. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eustacio N. Rodriguez and son Anthony. In her honor, pallbearers will be Paul Rodriguez, Fabian Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez, Rudy Chavez, Miguel Mascarenaz, Dominic Rodriguez, Marcos Rodriguez, Ryan Rodriguez, Stephen Rodriguez, and Santos Sanchez. Services will be Friday, September 30, 2011. Viewing will be at 11:30 a.m. at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM. The Rosary and Memorial Mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. Burial services will be immediately after at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Please join us for a reception after the services at John XXIII Catholic Community. Arrangements are made by French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Bonnie at: RememberTheirStory.com
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ROERICK -- ANDREW HENRY (ANDY) Was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Andy was born and raised in North Dakota with his seven sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Flossie Ann Roerick; daughter Patsy and husband Tim Beck, son Mark and wife Rosie Roerick; daughters Karen Troske, Julie Roerick and Colleen Roerick. Andy has also been blessed with ten grandchildren, Maralyn Beck, Matthew Beck, Jill Clark, Andrew Beck, Andrea Troske, Erin Beck, Alex Roerick, Daniel Roerick, Emily Troske and Christine Roerick. Andy spent over 40 years of his life in financial services before his retirement in 2003. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1975 and was a member of American Legion Post 49, the Albuquerque Boat Club and loved to golf. Prayer vigil will be Thursday, September 29, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Vista Sandia and Hospice de la Luz for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Andy at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ROYBAL -- CLARA HERRERA Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, was accompanied by our Lord Jesus Christ through the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Clara, or Clarita as she was known by many, was 84 years of age. She was born March 22, 1927 in Chamita, NM. It was there she met the love of her life, Leandro Roybal, who became her devoted husband for 49 years, until his passing in 1998. They built their home together in El Guique, NM where Leandro was from. Thereafter, Clara and Leandro moved to Albuquerque, NM to raise their seven children, and called it home forever. Like a true Nortena from northern New Mexico, Clara always had fresh tortillas or homemade bread, hot food and of course red or green chili on the stove for her family when they returned from work and school. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning fruits and vegetables, and sewing. She could sew a patch, by hand, on any piece of clothing in a way that would make her proud. She kept the house clean at all times as if the President was coming to visit, she'd say. She taught her children to do the same. Clara belonged to St. Edwin Parish where she was active in the Alter Rosary Society and Cursillo until 1998 when she moved to the North Valley after the passing of her loving partner, Leandro. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Leandro Roybal; daughter, Renee Roybal and son, Kenny Roybal; her parents, Leandro and Belen Herrera of Chamita, NM, and by her brother, Leandro "Leo" Herrera, Jr. of Albuquerque. She is survived by three sons, Leonard (Richard), Jake and wife Alice, and Larry Roybal; two daughters, Sandra Medina and husband Jimmy, and Louella Rimbert and husband Robert. Also surviving Clara are her brothers Adan and wife Nancy, Floyd and wife Susie, Sosimo and wife Carol, Pete and wife Patricia; sisters, Elizabeth Gallegos and husband Marvin, all of Albuquerque, and Loretta Salazar of Espanola. Clara is also survived by ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and devoted friends who loved and will miss her greatly. Services will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW on Thursday, September 29, 2011. A Rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial immediately following. Interment of the cremated remains will take place immediately after Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE., where she will be joined with Leandro into eternal rest with Our Lord. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
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SANDO -- JOE SIMON Age 88, an Albuquerque resident since 1961, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Raised at Jemez Pueblo, NM, he attended the Santa Fe Indian School, Eastern New Mexico University and Vanderbilt University. An educator, author and historian, he received many awards including an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of New Mexico. During World War II he served in the US Navy on the USS Corregidor. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Louisa; daughter, Deryn Avritt and husband, Mike of Louisville, CO; son, Parker Sando and wife, Virginia of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Michelle Barkley and husband, Scott of Colorado Springs, CO, Monica Avritt of Boulder, CO, and Dorothy Sando of Albuquerque; great-grandsons, Robert and Joe Barkley of Colorado Springs, CO; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins at the pueblo. He was interred at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Joe at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505 275-3500
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SEDILLO -- ESTELLA MARIA TRUJILLO On September 23, 2011 while surrounded by her loving family, angels came down from heaven to accompany the most precious woman, Estella Sedillo to her eternal resting place. Estella was born June 7, 1940, to Joe R. Trujillo and Candelaria J. Trujillo, in Los Ojos, New Mexico. Estella was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. God needed a special angel in Heaven and he chose her. Estella fought a courageous battle with cancer, never complaining and always thinking of others first and thanking God for one more day. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe R. Trujillo and Candelaria J. Trujillo; brother Joe D. Trujillo; and Grandson Christopher R. Hampsten, whom are waiting for her at heaven's gate. She is survived by her husband of 52 yrs., Henry Sedillo; daughters Bernadette Hampsten and Terrie Sedillo; son Henry R. Sedillo and wife Amy Sedillo; grandchildren Sabrina, Rachael, Rebecca, Renee, Reyanne; great-grandson Max; brothers and sisters, Gilbert and Blanca Trujillo, Mary Montoya, Gloria and Albert Martinez, Cecelia and Johnny Gonzales, Lorraine and Fred Martinez; and many nieces and nephews. The angels led her safely home leaving behind a special gift of eternal love. We will love and miss her always. Rosary - Thursday September 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass Celebration - Friday September 30, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87102. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 505-764-9663
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SWAGERTY -- DAN Passed away September 24, 2011, at the age of 81, in Sun City, AZ. He was born in Paducah, TX, on July 2, 1930. He was a long time resident of NM, graduating from Tucucmari High School, living also in Gallup and Conchas Dam. He is survived by his wife Jean Ann Swagerty; three daughters Kelly Lindsay, Deborah Benham, Linda Busick; one brother Charles Swagerty. He is also survived by five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held October 8, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Conchas Lake, NM, park located north of the dam. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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ZEPPER -- JOHN THOMAS Dr. John Thomas Zepper passed away September 25, 2011, at the age of 82. Tom was born on May 10, 1929, to the late John Carl and Beatrice May (Armstrong) Zepper. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marguerite Pauline Crimbring. Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanette Kiracofe Zepper; his son, John and wife, Brenda; his daughter, Joy Jones and husband, Greg; his stepdaughter, Emily Redetzki and husband, Burt; his grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, and Elizabeth Zepper; Zachary and Fiona Jones; and Tyler and Mallory Redetzki; and his brother-in-law, William Crimbring and wife, Mary Lou. Tom graduated from Camden High School in 1947, and Rowan University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1954, graduating from Army Language School in Monterey, California in October 1952, where he learned Russian. After his Army service, Tom attended Ohio University, graduating with a Masters in Education in 1955. He continued his studies at Missouri University, earning his PhD in Philosophy of Education in 1960. Dr. Zepper was a professor in the College of Education at the University of New Mexico for 30 years. He used his knowledge of Russian to study the Russian school systems, contrasting and comparing them to American and British school systems. He published an annotated bibliography on the Russian and Soviet education system in 1992. Tom spent the last 13 years, residing in Albuquerque, NM and Cleveland, Ohio, and traveling with his wife, Jeanette, until suffering a debilitating stroke in February, 2009. Services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM. Private interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Dr. Zepper's name to the UNM College of Education Travelstead Endowed Faculty Fellowship for Teacher Education Fund. The fund focuses on improving teacher preparation and distinguished scholarly achievement. Please make checks out to the UNM Foundation, Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas NE, Suite 108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Tom's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM, 87106 505-842-8800
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