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ARCHULETA -- Bonnie L. Archuleta passed away peacefully in her home Friday, March 11, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Montano. She is survived by her father Hilario Montano; her husband Rufino Archuleta; her son Antonio Archuleta and his wife Becky; granddaughter, Kaitlyn; sister, Eloisa Montano; three brothers, Hilario Montano and his wife Ida, Danny Montano and his wife Lydia and Rudy Montano. She is also survived by numerous loving, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bonnie will be greatly missed by all who knew her and whose lives she touched. A Rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday March 16, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Montano Ranch Cemetery, Golden, NM. Casket Bearers are Danny Montano, Daniel Montano, Joseph Montano, Mark Archuleta, Mike Archuleta and Pat Archuleta; Honorary Bearers are, James Montano and Matthew Archuleta. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Bonnie's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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ARMENDARIZ -- Todd Armendariz, born August 23, 1967, in Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 12, 2011. A veteran police officer, he worked his way through the department, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Todd was known for his dedication to work and family as well as for his tremendous sense of humor, from which no one was safe. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, boating, riding ATV's, and spending time with family. In his short life, he impacted all those that came in contact with him with his courage, positive attitude and love. He will be sorely missed. Surviving family includes his loving wife Kristen; children Alix and Taylor; mother Jan Smith, Wayne and Shelby Webster and Karen Carroll, all of Albuquerque. Full law enforcement honors will be accorded Todd. Visitation will be held Monday, March 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and funeral services will held Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., both at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE. Pastor Rob Mahon will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 300, 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Todd at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BERNAL -- Maria, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 to go home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was born in Torreon, N.M. Everything will be missed about this wonderful woman, she will never be forgotten. We all love you! She was preceded in death by her three sons, Rick, Frank and Chris Sanchez. Maria is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Adolfo Bernal; one sister, Margarita Griego; sons, Michael Sanchez and wife, Cristine, Steve Sanchez, Gene Sanchez and wife, Vidala and Joseph Sanchez and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Grace Sanchez; 12 loving grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard and Stephen Gonzales, Bill Sena, E.J. and Chris Sanchez and Paul Valdez. Honorary pallbearer will be Joseph Candalaria. Entertainment will be held at Gene Sanchez's home in Tome. Sign Maria's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.
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BRONNER -- Elizabeth (Betty) Bronner, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Friday morning, March 11, 2011. She was born in Galesburg, Illinois, May 11, 1921 to Vern and Celia Anderson and was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Charlotte, Pauline, and Gloria Mary and her brother, Vincent. She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Robert Allen; daughters, Judy Moore and Diana Koester; son-in-law, Larry Koester; four grandchildren, Cameron (Jill), Alexandra (Calvin), Chase (Trisha), and Christopher (Alissa); and eight great-grandchildren. She loved to cook, loved playing bridge, enjoyed golf and enjoyed swimming every day at the YMCA with Robert and her friends. She was a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Betty and her family wanted to thank everyone at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village for their loving care. She will miss all of them very much. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Private ennichement will take place Friday, March 18, 2011 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Betty was a wonderful wife and mother and faithful friend, and she will be loved and missed each and every day. Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BUSSEY -- Millard E. "Tugan" Bussey, a long time resident of Belen, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 12, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held at the Belen Masonic Lodge, 607 Goebel Ave. on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Terrace Grove Cemetery on Saturday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. Sign Millard's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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ELLIOTT -- George H. Elliott, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011. George was born in Indianapolis IN. on June 28, 1923. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat "Patty to George" Elliott; daughters, Georgia Smith of Toledo, OH, Stephanie Williams and husband Bruce of Albuquerque and grandchildren; brother, Leo Elliott and wife, Lydia of Canton, OH. George was a World War II Veteran, entering the U.S. Army at the age of 18, stationed in England where he served with the 333rd Station Compliment for 29 months in European Theater of Operations. As an athletic instructor, he organized and instructed competitive sports, directed health building exercises, was coach and referee of sports and games. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946. He moved to Albuquerque in 1958, and went to work for a small company which later became Gulton Industries, Inc. and later became Mark IV Industries. He retired from Mark IV Industries. As a young man, George was involved in many sports including baseball, tennis, swimming, bowling and golf. He spent many happy hours on the golf course with his friends, up until a few years ago. George was a devoted family man, loved his home and his family. We will miss him terribly. If you so desire, contributions may be made in George's honor to Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria NE, 87112. In accordance with George's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for George at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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FRITZ -- Velten Frank Fritz, age 96, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2011. Velten was born on July 1, 1914, in Albuquerque to Frank and Hilda Fritz. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marian (Hollerich) Fritz; three sons, Stephen (Marie) of Albuquerque, Philip (Judy) of Portland, OR, and David (Stefa) of Brooklyn, NY; three daughters, Jean Latham (David) of Rio Rancho, Mary Ellen Farrelly (David) of Albuquerque, and Teri McMillan (Michael) of Rio Rancho; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1932 and attended the University of NM. He rode horses for three years while serving in the US Army, 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, TX from September 1935 to September 1938. He graduated from the California College of Mortuary Science in 1941, and subsequently worked at Memorial Chapel in Santa Fe, where he met his wife, who was living there at the time. At the beginning of World War II, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Naval Armed Guard Radioman aboard US merchant vessels until his discharge in December 1945. Upon his return to Albuquerque, he worked for Strong-Thorne Mortuary as an embalmer and funeral director until he fully retired in 1987. He was a life member of the Heights Lions Club and the BPOE Lodge No. 461. Velten never knew a stranger and he would engage everyone in a conversation. He read extensively and could recall a lot of historical facts. He loved trains and planes and he was forever taking his children down to the Albuquerque Train Station to watch the AT&SF El Capitan and Super Chief trains arrive and also out to Albuquerque Airport to watch the planes land and takeoff. Velten will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery and a Memorial Mass is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2011, 9:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Cooper NW. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Barrett Foundation (non-profit for homeless women and children), 10300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112 or Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle NE, Suite E, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Velten at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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GARDNER -- Charlotte Rae. A Memorial Service for Charlotte Rae Gardner, who passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, will be held Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Mountain Springs Church, 10110 Constitution NE. The service will begin at 5:30 p.m. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Mountain Springs Fellowship Hall. The family would like to thank everybody for their kind support. Please visit our online guestbook for Charlotte at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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GILL -- Ruby (aka Bunny or Rabbit) Gill, 84, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family Friday morning, March 11, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Edward (Dick) and son Timothy. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Cato and husband Wayne, Debi Garcia and Amy Rizor; along with six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, March 17, 2011 at French ~ University Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with the burial to follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please send donations to the Ambercare Hospice Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 1610, Belen, NM 87002. Please visit our online guestbook for Ruby at www.RememberTheirStory.com. Lovingly Pre-Planned at FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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GUNTHORPE -- Theresa J. Gunthorpe (Terry) passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2011 after a long battle with lung cancer. Terry's life journey began February 8, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. Terry was a beautiful, proud, intelligent and thoughtful woman. She will be dearly missed. The former Terry Reed and Gary C. Gunthorpe were married July 2, 2006; one year to the day after their chance internet encounter and settled in Albuquerque. A devoted wife and loved by all whose life she touched, Terry is survived by her husband, three stepsons, six step grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, five nephews, a niece and one great-niece. Memorial Services to celebrate Terrys life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, March 15th at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano NW.
        Published on: Tue March 15, 2011