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SOWELL -- Patricia Louise "Patti" Rierson, age 59, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 in Los Lunas, N.M. She was born in Portales, N.M. to Ed and Fay Rierson. Patti grew-up in Tucumcari, N.M. and graduated from Tucumcari High School. She worked in the jewelry manufacturing industry for the past 30 years. Patti was loved dearly and has left a lonely place in all of our hearts. She was preceded in death by her mother, Fay Rierson. Patti is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Wayne Sowell of Los Lunas; her father, Edward Rierson of Tucumcari; son, Jesse Willard of Ocala, Fla.; sister, Kay Trousdale and husband, Mickey of Tucumcari; three brothers, Edwin Rierson and wife, Carol of Clovis, N.M., Lynn Rierson and husband, Sugi of Forney, Texas and James Rierson and wife, Glenna of Tucumcari; stepdaughter, Shawn Albertson and husband, Jeff of Chama, N.M.; three stepsons, Wayne (Monty) Sowell and wife, Linda of Santa Fe, N.M., Shane Sowell and wife, Maria of Bedford, Texas and Brady Sowell and wife, Roxanne of Elburn, IL.; and 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Immanuel Baptist Church, in Tucumcari on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Interment will follow at the Tucumcari Memorial Gardens Cemetery, next to her mother. A memorial service may be held in Albuquerque, N.M., at a later date to celebrate her life with her friends and co-workers. Sign Patti's online register book at: www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sat January 01, 2011

SWEENEY -- Loraine L. Sweeney was born on May 28, 1929 and passed away on December 17, 2010. The family of Loraine thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Sat January 01, 2011

APODACA -- Lena Salce Apodaca, age 99, a lifelong resident of Corrales, NM passed away December 26, 2010 at Skies Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque. She was very much a part of the fabric of the Corrales community as her family was interwoven with families of that generation. Her parents were among the first Italian settlers in Corrales. She was fluent in Italian, Spanish and English. In addition to growing up and working on her parents' farm, she had worked as a beautician, a kitchen and cafeteria worker at high schools in Bernalillo and Albuquerque, and as a housekeeper and babysitter for the Lovelace family. Her relationship with the Lovelace family had a significant impact on her life. She always spoke kindly of them and was grateful that they cared for her in later years. She proudly told everyone "they went to the moon!" Lena and her husband tended their apple orchards, grew and harvested a variety of fruits and vegetables and raised poultry and livestock including milk cows. She also farmed other lands in addition to her own. People would say "she was an extremely hard worker." She was especially proud of the quality of her produce which garnered her many blue ribbons over the years at the NM state fair. She enjoyed selling from her stand or loading her truck for trips to Gallup and to the many Pueblo fiestas where the locals eagerly awaited her visits. They would buy gunny sacks filled with her apples, chiles and other fruits of her labor. Her entire life was dedicated to farming and working the irrigation systems unique to the area. She particularly loved her apple orchards and would often ask her caregivers to make sure the apples were getting plenty of water and she would always offer them apples. Lena was a very generous person and never hesitated to help others in need, assisting with their farming needs or giving away her apples and produce. She also was a contributor to the creation of Salce Park. As the years crept up on her and her driver's license was denied due to failing eye sight, she remained undaunted and would drive her tractor to the post office. Her daughter likened her to a free spirit. Lena will be remembered as a strong, independent, hard working Corrales farmer who possessed a kind and generous heart. She attended San Ysidro Church in Corrales as long as she was able to. She loved to sing hymns and have the Bible read to her. She expressed a deep and abiding love for her Lord Jesus. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo of Sedico, Italy and Maria Nechiari Salce of Lucca, Italy; her uncle Luigi Salce of Italy; her husband Candido Apodaca; her brothers Virgilio and Arthur Salce; and her sisters, Dulcelina Salce Curtis, Ida Salce Gutierrez and Maria Salce, all of Corrales. She was the last remaining first American generation of the Salce family. Lena is survived by her daughter, Charlene Whiteman Davis; granddaughter, Terri Davis Babbick and husband Randy; granddaughter, Jeanine Davis Lombardo and husband Tano; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachel of Cave Creek, AZ, Brian, Nicholas and Caitlyn of Thousand Oaks, CA; nieces, Evelyn Curtis Losack, Dorothy Curtis Trafton, and Catherine Gutierrez, all of Corrales, NM, Bertha Salce Astorga of Las Vegas, NV, Vivian Salce Bonner of Truth or Consequences, NM; nephew, Richard Salce of Rio Rancho, NM; and several other family members. Viewing and Visitation will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 followed by a Celebration of Lena's life at 7:00 p.m., Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011 at San Ysidro Catholic Church, Corrales, NM, 505-898-1779. Interment to follow at San Ysidro Catholic Cemetery, Corrales, NM. A Reception will be held following the interment at the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foundation for the Blind, 2 Penn Plaza, Suite 1102, New York, NY 10121, 800-232-5463. Alzheimer's Foundation, 9500 Montgomery, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM, 800-272-3900; Arthritis Association, 1255 Hillrise Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88011, 575-532-5934. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

ARMIJO -- Visitacion "Bessie" Armijo, 82, entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Bessie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Desiderio E. Armijo; and son, Desiderio Armijo, Jr. Bessie is survived by her daughter, Consuelo Armijo-Miller; sons, Patricio Armijo, Andrew J. Armijo, and Robert G. Armijo; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Bessie is also survived by one sister, Julia Chacon; and two brothers, Tony Chavez and Remijo Chavez. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French ~ Wyoming Chapel Monday, January 3, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee NE, on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 9:30 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery where Bessie will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband. After the services, a reception will be held for friends and family at The Vineyard Senior Community, 6118 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Please visit our online guestbook for Bessie at: www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at: FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

BALDWIN -- Gerald (Jerry) Hubert Baldwin, 83, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2010. Gerald was born November 24, 1927 to William and Martha Baldwin in Livonia, Missouri. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1946 until his retirement as Lieutenant Colonel in 1970, including the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and spending time at their cabin. He was a member of Grace Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lore; sons, Stephen and wife, Vickie; Ralph and wife, Gloria; and daughter, Kathy and husband, Steve. Jerry was a devoted family man, affectionately known as Opa to his grandchildren, Becky and husband, Jon, Paul and wife, Amanda, Melissa and husband, Greg, Brian, Christopher, Craig and wife, Eliya, Stephanie and husband, Christopher, and Katrina and husband, Ramon; and great-grandchildren, Josiah, Makayla, Dominic, and Levi; He is also survived by four brothers. A Celebration of his life will be held Friday, January 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., at French ~ Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerry at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

BOWER -- Dorothy May (Brinker) Bower, age 88, died on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, the last surviving member of her immediate family. Dorothy was born in Greensburg, PA on October 18, 1922 to Clarence W. and Margaret E. (Bungard) Brinker. She was preceded in death by her sister Bess L. Rossey of Scottdale, PA; and brother William A. Brinker of Mt. Pleasant, PA. Dorothy is survived by her nieces, Sharron K. Boyer of Red Hill, PA, Patricia L. Emerick of Raleigh, NC and Lynn D. Rossey of Scottdale, PA; and nephew Richard A. Brinker of Palatka, FL. Dorothy was a graduate of East Huntington High School in Pennsylvania and Shenandoah University in Virginia. She also received a graduate degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO. Private inurnment will be held at Westmoreland County Memorial Park in Greensburg, PA. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

CANARD -- Ruth Swamp Canard, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed to the spirit world on Dec. 27, 2010. She was born May 17, 1915, in Oneida, WI. She was a proud member of the Oneida Indian Nation of Wisconsin. Ruth spent most of her life in PHX, AZ and ABQ, NM. She was retired from the BIA, where she had a long and enjoyable career. Ruth passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Linda (Allen) Doering, Patti Canard, Roger (Denise) Canard; her grandchildren Robert (Andrea) Canard, Jason Romero, Brantley (Tammy) Doering, and Tracy (LT) Goodluck; six great-grandchildren, and her caring companions Clara, Ruth and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her mother Nellie Baird Swamp; her husband of 54 years Virgil "Buck" Canard; and her eldest son Robert L. Canard. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church (431 Richmond Pl. NE). In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

CASTELLANO -- Nick Castellano, 88, died Saturday, December 25, 2010, the same day as Christ was born into this world, a very simple and quiet man. He was an honorable man who served his country proudly in Europe during World War II. He took part in the Normandy invasion and served in Luxembourg, Belgium, and Germany and marched in the French Liberation parade. Though he was a very quiet man, when he spoke, what he said was worth listening to. He taught us that family was the most important thing in life and that through hard work we could accomplish what ever we wanted. Even though we never wanted to see our father leave us, we know that our father is with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his children: Jeannine Pena and husband Ray, Michael Castellano and wife Maria, Leonard Castellano, Carol Glascock and husband Jeff; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; He is also survived by his brother Lalo Castellano and wife Erlinda; sister Yolanda Herrera; and many other family and friends. Our father was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Emily. A Memorial prayer Vigil and Rosary will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Road NW and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated immediately following the Rosary at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans of Americans, 2511 Utah Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Wednesday, January 5, 2010, 11:30 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Nick at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

CHENOWETH -- Mildred Chenoweth, 90, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord on December 6, 2010. Mildred was a loving wife and mother and looked forward to going to her heavenly home, especially these last few years. She was born to Charles and Tillie Gillikin on June 4, 1920 in Washington, DC. She is survived by two of three of her brothers, Jack Gillikin (Orletta) of Arnold, MD, Bob Gillikin (Betty) of San Carlos, CA. Mildred Married Kenneth Paul Chenoweth on Dec. 18, 1942 in Washington, DC. They moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1954. Kenneth preceded her in death, passing in 1996. Together they loved and raised four children, Paul, John, (Barbara), Barbara Anderson all of Albuquerque, NM, Helen Neilsen (John) of Palm Desert, CA; five grandchildren, Stephanie Wood (Steve), Brandon Anderson (Mallorie), Kelsey and Fiance Jason Frye, Joanna and Zachary Chenoweth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on January 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mildred's honor. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Mildred's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011

COLLINS -- Lawrence Collins Jr, 1942 - 2010, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. He was the son of Lawrence Sr. and Virginia Collins and grew up in Atlanta. He joined the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Later he worked for the City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Dept. for many years. For the last five years he resided in Albuquerque and is survived by his brother, Thomson Collins. He was a unique individual and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
        Published on: Sun January 02, 2011