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AYERS -- SHARON L. Age 62 passed away in her sleep.She graduated from UNM she enjoyed working for and the other employees at Galles & Davis. Sharon will be remembered for her kind tender heart her dedication to God and her church. She was born in Raton N.M. on May 24, 1949. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church and was a dedicated member until it closed. She was currently a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Sharon loved her church, her church choir in which she sang, listening to classical music, her cats and her family. Sharon is survived by her mother Verla Ayers; brother David Ayers and wife Cindy; her sister Connie Fessler and husband David; and her sister Kathy Hamel and husband Willie; She had three nieces and five nephews, five great-nieces and one great-nephew.She will be truly missed. Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church Saturday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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BELL -- ROSE Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965. Rose died on November 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack; daughter Patricia Deibler; son Michael Bell; and her nine siblings. Rose is survived by her sons Tom Bell and wife Ann, Bob Bell and wife Ellie; her seven granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. Rose was a long time member of Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will take place on December 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church, Corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of The Assumption school fund, 811 Guaymas Pl NE, Alb, NM 87108 or a charity of your choice.
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CADIGAN -- WILLIAM B. Age 90, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:00 am at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com William's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-891-9192
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CARTER -- NORA M. Age 82, a resident of Rio Rancho, Red River, and Santa Fe, passed away at home Wednesday, November 16, 2011 surrounded by her family. She is survived by husband of 50 years, James Carter of Rio Rancho; sons, Jose Ladd Gutierrez and wife, Belinda of Espanola and Neil Carter of Georgia; daughters, A. Marie Gutierrez of Santa Fe, Loretta Archuleta and husband, Joe of Rio Rancho, Brenda Sais and husband, Joey of Los Lunas; sisters, Ida Gutierrez and husband, Cresencio of Pueblo, CO and Sally Aguilar of Las Vegas, NM; grandsons, Daniel Gutierrez and wife, Cathann, Michael Harrigan and companion, Lindsey Knight, Jason Gutierrez, Jeffrey Gutierrez and wife, Emily, Nathaniel Gutierrez and wife, Corrine, Brian Martinez, Eric Archuleta, Matthew Martinez and wife, Melissa, and Aaron Sais; granddaughters, Victoria Gutierrez Baca and husband, Chris, Karen Harrigan Ladd and husband, Butch, Stephanie Archuleta Alcala and husband, Carlos, Amanda Martinez and companion, Sam Kreiner, Kelly Carter, and Kathryn Harrigan and companion, Walter Greenwood; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Nora was preceded in death by her first husband, Ramon Gutierrez; son, Ernest R. Gutierrez; sisters, Juanita Montoya and Carolina Aguilar. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mama, grandma, great-grandma, sister, tia and friend. Nora retired from the Santa Fe Public Schools after many years of service. Following retirement, she and her husband moved to Red River where they lived for thirteen years. While in Red River, she mastered her swimming and snowmobiling skills and became an accomplished painter. Nora also found great joy in square dancing, snowshoeing, giving cooking lessons, and keeping active in the Red River community. Nora and her husband then moved to Albuquerque to be close to their family. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at French, Westside Chapel on Monday, November 21, 2011, with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle Blvd. NE, #E, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Nora at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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CHAVEZ -- ANSELMO JR. On November 16, 2011, Anselmo was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ. He passed away at home after a lengthy illness. He wished to be cremated. He is survived by his wife Josie; by his daughter, Eloisa and Rose; granddaughter Heather and Rudy; great-granddaughter Margarita Angelica; sisters Connie and husband Tony, and Juanita; brother Henry and wife Viola; many nieces and nephews; best friends Joe and Susie Lucero, Kipper and Honey. He was preceeded in death by his parents Anselmo Chavez Sr. and Catalina Chavez; brothers Apolonio, Francisco, and Jose; sisters Casimira and Angelita. Services will be held at Riverside Funeral home, 225 San Mateo NE, on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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CHAVEZ -- RUDOLPH "RUDY" 1948-2011 Well-known educator Rudolph "Rudy" Chavez, 63, a lifelong resident of Belen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A beloved husband, father and papo, he was born on Aug. 29, 1948, to Jose Ramon and Josefita P. Chavez, a descendant of a pioneer Belen family. With his parents, brothers and sisters, he worked while growing up in his father Jose Ramon's grocery store and service station on South Main in Belen. In 1970, he married JoAnne, his high school sweetheart. During their 41 years of marriage, he loved nothing better than to spend time with his family. He attended school at St. Mary's, graduating from Belen High School in 1967. With a love for children and a decided talent for working with them, his lifelong ambition was to become a teacher. He earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Western New Mexico University in 1971 and, later, a master's degree in education from the University of New Mexico. He had earned 45 credits toward a doctoral degree. He began his teaching career in a sixth-grade classroom at Central Elementary School, working under the mentorship of principal Eloy Padilla. After about a decade of teaching, he was named principal of Henry T. Jaramillo Elementary School, replacing another storied longtime Belen educator, Al Fischer. In 1990, he opened the new La Merced Elementary School in Rio Communities as its first principal. In the late 1990s, he was interim superintendent of the Belen Consolidated Schools. After his retirement, missing his work with youngsters, he returned to his profession, first as principal of St. Mary's School in Belen and then back to the classroom at Mariposa and Desert View elementary schools in Los Lunas. He retired a second time after a few short years. A lifelong member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, he was thrilled to be named, with Joanne, Fiestas Padrinos in 1994 and Christmas Padrinos in 2010. He also served on the St. Mary's Advisory Board. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramon and Josefita P. Chavez; his brothers, Robert Silverio Chavez, Bennie Chavez and Ben Chavez; his sisters, Mary Padilla and Susie Artiaga; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Chavez. Rudy is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, JoAnne; two daughters, Rachel, and husband, Jon Romero, of Seboyeta, and Amy and husband, Mark Garcia, of Los Lunas; four grandchildren, Jenna and Keely Romero of Seboyeta and Aidan and Alex Garcia of Los Lunas; a sister, Florie, and husband, David Chavez, of Los Chavez; a sister-in-law, Frances Chavez; and brothers-in-law, Cayetano Padilla of Jarales and Sal Artiaga of Florida. A Viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Our Lady of Belen, with a Funeral Mass following at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be James Chavez, Filbert Chavez, Chris Chavez, Damian Aragon, Alfred Padilla and Larry Griego. Sign Rudy's online register book at: www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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DICKERSON -- DAVID C. Age 59, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 following an extended illness. He is survived by his parents Carl and Anita Dickerson of Tijeras; two sisters Jan Sorrentino and her husband Paul of Parker, TX and Mary Cockerham and her husband Bob of Albuquerque; two nieces, Carly Cockerham and Naomi Robison. Dave loved hunting and fishing and spent all his free time enjoying these two sports. Dave also really enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 1:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel, with Pastor Perry Floyd officiating. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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HALE -- THELMA Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, NM died Saturday, November 12, 2011. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Hale of Golden, CO, and Wilma Hale of Denver, CO; a special friend and neighbor, Wilma Hall of Albuquerque. Thelma was a retired registered nurse from the Veterans Hospital and loved animals, especially her two cats. Thelma gave generously to various charity organizations. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico, 615 Virginia Street SE, in Thelma's honor. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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LOUGHRIDGE -- MURIEL VINZANT Age 95, passed away Friday evening, November 11, 2011, from complications of pneumonia. She was born November 28, 1915 in Groesbeck, Texas to Bessie and William Alford Vinzant. She married James A. Loughridge on December 26, 1940. James Loughridge was with the US Army Corps of Engineers. They lived in Washington DC, Las Animas, CO, Santa Fe, NM and El Paso, TX before settling in Albuquerque. While in Albuquerque, she served as a volunteer for the Veteran's Hospital from 1963 through 1966. She was a charter member of the Professional Engineer Wives Club from 1946 until 1971. She volunteered with the Assistance League, was a charter member of St. John's United Methodist Church, the Mayor's Office on Aging committee, the Albuquerque Council of Governments and the Voluntary Action Center board of directors. Mrs. Loughridge was very passionate about her volunteer work with the American Red Cross where she served for 37 years. She began her Red Cross service in Santa Fe in 1943. After moving to Albuquerque, she was appointed to the ARC Western field office advisory council for three years and to the board at the Mid-Rio Grande Chapter for 18 years. She was named the first annual Centennial Roll Call Volunteer for the year. She later received the Clara Barton Volunteer awarded for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership in 1982. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Wright Vinzant and William Alford Vinzant; her husband, James A. Loughridge; and her sister, Noretta Wright. She is survived by her son, Bruce W. Loughridge and wife, Lesle N. Loughridge of Albuquerque, NM, and her daughter, Deborah L. Dent and husband, Rodney W. Dent of Athens, TX. Her four grandchildren include Melanie Dent of Weatherford, TX, Brian Loughridge and wife, Cherokee of Albuquerque, NM, Loren Dent of Brooklyn, NY and David Loughridge of Santa Fe, NM. Her three great-grandchildren are Makayla Loughridge, Aiden Loughridge and Tanner Loughridge, also of Albuquerque, NM. Her surviving sister, Doris Hoffpauir, currently resides in Center Point, TX. Services will be private for the immediate family in Groesbeck, Texas at her request. Please visit our online guestbook for Muriel at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MARTINEZ -- EVAN JAMES 11/19/94 - 09/03/00 Happy Birthday! Today you're turning 17 years old, and as always, we love and miss you! God Bless, Love Always, Dad, Kyle, Grandma, Grandpa, all your Uncles, Aunties, and Cousins
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MCCOY -- JEANNE H. In Loving Memory 7/11/1925 - 11/19/1981 A mother is one of life's best gifts, you can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile she has lived. Mom it is so hard to believe that 30 years have passed since you left this earth. We cherish your memory, we miss your hearty laugh and those BIG Sunday dinners you prepared with love. When we smell oranges we think of your orange cookies and the icing we all loved. We think of you when we see a beautiful rainbow or sight and you would say "Isn't that a picture". You would always say your grandchildren were " As good as gold" and you meant it. We continue to miss you and wish you could have stayed with us longer, but it was not to be. We see the light of heaven shining on your face, and one day we will all meet again. We love you. Your Family, Butch, Dorothy, Marlo, Sam, Jeanne, Brenda, Jeff and Boyd and their spouses and children that never got to meet you but through our memories and pictures.
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MUNRO -- CAROL JULIA Age 74, died Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital, after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday afternoon. A Memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 3715 Silver Ave. SE, in Albuquerque's Nob Hill area, with a reception to follow at Carol's house. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday edition.
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NICHOLSON -- MAVIS WILLIAMS Age 86, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Albuquerque. Mavis was born September 4, 1925 in Bivins, Texas to George and Mamie Parker. She was retired from the Albuquerque Independent School District where she was a secretary. Mavis was a member of Asbury Methodist Church; she loved to travel and especially liked cruises. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mamie Parker, and her son, Ken Williams. She is survived by one sister, Maurine Williams of Amarillo, Texas; a nephew, Danny Williams and wife Kay of Amarillo, Texas; and numerous other cousins. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Huffines Cemetery Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 491 Atlanta, Texas 75551. Services will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM AT Hanner Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Huffines Cemetery, Cass County, Texas under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Online registry is available online at: www.hannerfuneralservice.com
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PODRUG -- GEORGIANNE SMITH Of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on November 16, 2011 surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. Born in West Allis, Wisconsin in 1946, Georgianne was the oldest of six children of John Podrug and Emily Podrug (nee Obradovich). A career employee of A T & T, Georgianne worked in the Midwest and East coast before moving to Albuquerque in 1992, to join Sandia National Laboratories as an Organizational Development consultant. During her career, she advised and supported numerous Sandia organizations including Sandia's senior leadership team in the areas of organizational design and change and executive succession planning until her retirement in 2009. A graduate of the Pepperdine University Master of Science in Organizational Development program, Georgianne served as a mentor and coach to many program participants, and traveled internationally with them as part of their studies. Georgianne was a member of the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus, performing throughout the state and in regional competitions. In love with her family's native Croatia, she and her husband traveled extensively throughout the country, connecting with extended family on the Dalmatian Coast. Georgianne is survived by her husband, David A. Baca; stepson, Nathan Baca and wife, Mary Jo Baca; granddaughter, Scarlett Ann; her siblings, George Podrug (Geraldine), Linda Frisbie, Patricia Podrug (Thomas Dowd), David Podrug (Franca) Roberta Podrug (James Ohlschmidt). In addition she leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members in New Mexico and Wisconsin, and many beloved friends who will cherish their memories of her beautiful life. A private memorial will be held to commemorate her life and accomplishments. Georgianne supported many charities in New Mexico and around the country. The family asks that in place of flowers, donations in her memory be made to your favorite charity. Messages of condolence and memories of Georgianne may be sent to: gpodrug@gmail.com
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REYNOLDS -- NED June 16, 1936 to November 19, 2007 Our journey together ended four years ago. Thank you for taking care of us. When I am lost and sad I remember our life adventures. We were so lucky to have family, traveled, seen and did so much that others only have read about. Please continue to watch over our loved ones as they face challenges as we did. I miss you, Love Carol
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WEBER -- JAMES JOSEPH Jim was born on July 10, 1957 to Evelyn Payne Weber and George Weber in Newark, Ohio. Jim left us on October 22, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with Pick's disease. Jim leaves behind his life partner and loving caregiver Eric Senff; his son Jeremiah Weber; his mother Evelyn Weber Chandler and stepfather Bill Chandler; as well as five brothers, one sister, and their families; his stepsisters and their families; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Jim was predeceased by his father George Weber. Jim worked for almost 16 years for the New Mexico Human Services Department - Income Support Division in a number of key positions. He was a caring and compassionate man who believed we have both the duty and the privilege of serving others in need of help and encouragement. He was wickedly witty, bright and curious, with an infectious laugh and an always warm smile. He and Eric's annual Christmas parties were legendary in the Albuquerque community for the food, fellowship, and of course the Jell-O shots enjoyed by all in attendance. Jim and Eric loved to travel, and brought back many humorous stories of their travel adventures. Though he battled his illness for a long time he remained sweet and loving on even his worst days. His life was a celebration of the many opportunities for joy and happiness we have when we open our minds, hearts and hands to others, and his example was a valuable lesson for us. We will honor his memory with gratitude for the way he touched our lives, and though he will be greatly missed, we rejoice that his spirit and body are now free from pain and restriction. A sincere thank you to the many people who provided assistance, care and support to Jim and Eric during these last years and months of Jim's life, with a special thanks to those who provided such professional and tender care from UNM Hospital, HealthSouth Rehab, Manzano del Sol's Skilled Care unit and VistaCare Hospice. A private memorial celebration of Jim's life will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Marcello's Chop House in the ABQ Uptown Center, 2201 Q St, Suite 9-B - 87110 with the hope that those who knew and loved him will come to honor a life well-lived, and to share memories of him with laughter and gratitude for the times we were given with him. Rest in peace, Jimmy.
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WOOD -- BENJAMIN ALLAN was born August 1, 1982 and passed away on November 16, 2011. A Visitation will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
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