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SAIZ -- ELIZABETH The family of Elizabeth Saiz 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: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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SANDOVAL -- MELANIE The family of Melanie Sandoval 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: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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SEDILLO -- IRENE Age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Irene is survived by her children, Beverly and husband, David, Janelle, Brenda and husband, Russell, Daniel and wife, Janet, Marvin, Eric, and Stephanie; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Irene is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends that loved her very much. Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 18, 2011 at St. Therese Church, 300 Mildred NW from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Arrangements by: Direct Services.
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SMITH -- JUDY A. The family of Judy A. Smith 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: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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STEPHENSON -- MURIEL L., Ph.D Age 88, longtime resident of Albuquerque, lately of Tucson, AZ. Passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Tucson. She was born in St. Paul Minnesota Jan 15, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Jacob E. and Daisy V. Janzen of Moorhead, MN. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Lonnie F. Stephenson, Jr. (United States Army), and the sister of the late Robert B. Janzen, Ft. Worth, Tx. She leaves as survivors her sister, Dorothy Janzen of Phoenix. Her son, Lonnie F. Stephenson III of Tucson; daughter, Melissa Stephenson, Queens, NY; two grandchildren, Jacob P. Stephenson, U.S. Army Fort Benning, Georgia and Haley R. Stephenson, Tucson. After completing a B.A. Degree from Concordia College in Moorhead MN, Muriel briefly taught in Montana. She then joined the U.S. Foreign Service to work in post-war Germany in Nuremburg and Frankfurt where she facilitated transfer of displaced persons. It was there she met her future husband, "Steve" who was stationed there in the service. Subsequently upon his transfer, they married in Oakland, CA. As a service wife she moved many times, including a tour in Taiwan. In Grand Forks North Dakota, Muriel completed her education at the University of North Dakota earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in English Literature. They moved to Albuquerque in 1969 where she taught in the English Dept. at the University of Albuquerque for a number of years. In 1980 she went to MN to be near her parents as her father was seriously ill. At that time she accepted the position of Academic Dean at St. Thomas University. Upon her father's death, the family returned to Albuquerque where she returned to teaching at the University of Albuquerque. After retirement, Muriel continued her special interest in the fine arts, music and theatre. She traveled widely and attended events in New York and elsewhere always supporting the arts in Albuquerque. She served on the Board of the Arts Commission and on the Board of the Library in Albuquerque. Because of failing health, Muriel in 2008 moved to Tucson to be near her son, Lonnie. It was in Tucson that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Muriel was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, teacher and a staunch friend. She assumed all these roles with dedication, feeling and dignity always striving to do her best despite encountering many obstacles on the way. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Service will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 E. Chelwood Blvd, NE, Alb. NM, on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 10:00 am.
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THIES -- VINT The family of Vint Theis 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: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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TORMA -- KATALIN MARIA Age 77, died Monday, July 11, 2011. She was born as Katalin Maria Dobovari on February 23, 1934 in Budapest, Hungary. Katalin graduated in 1952 from Patrona Hungaria High School in Budapest, Hungary. She took voice lessons with renowned instructors in Budapest, Hungary and in Zurich, Switzerland. She married Dr. Arpad E. Torma on September 24, 1960 in Zurich, Switzerland. Katalin received her certificate in Political sciences in 1976 from Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, and completed various accounting and income tax law courses in Canada and the United States. She received the diploma of Enrolled Agent from the Internal Revenue Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1998. Mrs. Torma was associated with H&R Block Co. in Socorro, NM; Idaho Falls, ID; Leesburg, FL and in Albuquerque, NM. In addition she was a bookkeeper in doctors and attorneys' offices in Idaho Falls, ID and Socorro, NM. Additionally, she was a Realtor in Socorro, NM. Katalin sang in operas and choirs in Budapest, Hungary, Zurich, Switzerland, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Quebec City, Canada, and Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her son, Steven C. Torma and his wife, Patricia A. Torma, and their children, Nicholas P. Torma and Jacqueline M. Torma; and her son, Gabriel A. Torma, and his wife, Michelle C. Torma and their son, Zachary S. Torma; as well as her sister, Elisabeth Kecskes, and her husband, Dr. Andras Kecskes, and their sons, Balazs Kecskes and Kornel Kecskes, residing in Hungary. A Rosary will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, 1:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 1:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Katalin Torma's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111, 1-800-777-8155, www.nm-alzheimers.org Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Torma at: RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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TRUJILLO -- BETTY ANN Age 58, of Albuquerque, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Ponciano Lucero. She is survived by her husband Alfred Trujillo Jr.; sons Mark Trujillo and wife Sonia, and Jason Trujillo and fiance Christine Montoya; mother, Emma Felix Lucero; sisters, Julia Romero and husband Richard, Lorraine Baca and husband Michael; brother Benny Lucero and wife Bernadette; grandchildren, Wylie and Allyson Trujillo; many nieces and nephews. Betty will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A memorial rosary will be recited Sunday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW. A celebration of the funeral mass will take place on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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WILLIAMS -- GRACE W. Died July 4, 2011 at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was the former Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico from 1975-1993. Grace was born in 1921 in Oklahoma. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1952 with her husband Charles and soon became an active member in various community and political organizations including The League of Woman Voters, The Democratic Party of New Mexico, The American Red Cross and the New Mexico Civil Liberties Union. In 1972 Grace went back to finish her education and received a bachelor degree of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Her many friends and relatives will always remember Grace for her strength, courage and optimism. A memorial service will be announced to friends and family. Donations can be made in memory of Grace W. Williams to: American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Grace'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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YOAKAM -- GENE A. "PAPPY" Pasted away at home on July 2, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his sister, Betty Briggs; four children, G. A. Yoakam, Cheryl Brown-Sampson, Tim Yoakam and Janine; two step-children, Brett Bentley and Jack Bentley; five granddaughters; four grandsons; and many close and wonderful friends and family. Gene better known by his trucking handle, "Pappy" retired from ABF in 1996 after a life-long career in trucking that included time with P. I. E. and Navajo. He was a Union Steward of Teamsters Local 492 and worked effectively for his fellow Teamsters. Pappy was known by all as an honest, kind and humorous friend, father, and husband. Pappy is preceded in death by his mother and father; fourth wife, Marty; and his life-companion, Lucille Tindell. A Memorial Service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services on July 18, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Gene'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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