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HALL -- MARY GREGORY PHILLIPS Was born on July 28, 1918 and passed away October 29, 2011. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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HALL -- MARY GREGORY PHILLIPS Age 93, died, October 29, 2011, in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico while surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 28, 1918, in New York City, and graduated from Smith College in 1934. Mary is known for her compassionate nature, her love of music and art and her political activism for the environment and human justice. Always a step ahead of most people, she picketed the White House when Kennedy sent "advisors" into Viet Nam. She was concerned about the effects of air born radiation on children's bones, so lobbied and organized to stop the atmospheric testing of nuclear bombs. She was a founding member of Women Strike for Peace and in the Charlotte, North Carolina years, became a well-known civil rights activist. She and her family used their house as collateral to secure the release of a black man who was framed on an arson charge in North Carolina. She attended the Supreme Court deliberations on Swann vs. Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education, the first school bussing to achieve racial balance case. Mary and her family were shot at more than once as a result of her activism. Mary bravely joined the weekly silent vigil against the war in Viet Nam downtown at the Charlotte Post office. While, John Hall, her husband of 25 years, became a draft counselor, she provided food and a floor on which to sleep for young men who were fleeing the draft. She was an intervener in the Supreme Court case against Duke Power Company, in an attempt to stop the proliferation of nuclear power plants and to expand liability limits for nuclear accidents. In later years she supported the ACLU and the Natural Resources Defense Council and continued her fight against nuclear power in New Mexico. She was married to John O. P. Hall in 1950 with whom she had two children, Tabitha and Jonathan. Her move to New Mexico was precipitated by the loss of John and a new era began in her varied life. She met the love of her life, Hugh K. "Joule" Jennings at the Unitarian Church in Santa Fe, NM. She adored him and spent many happy times hiking and traveling all over the world with him until his death 25 years later. Her passion for people led her to a career as a certified Reality Therapist who received training directly from Dr. William Glasser, at the center in California. In Santa Fe, she worked with abusive and struggling families as a volunteer at the Santa Fe Family Center, and with private clients as well. Even as recently as four months ago, a client from the past found Mary in Albuquerque in order to express her gratitude for the help she received. Mary had a magnetic personality and was surrounded with friends wherever she went and in whatever she did. Despite any difficulties she encountered, she was always optimistic and had a laugh and a smile for any situation. She was extremely brave. She is survived by: her sister, Jane Phillips Bialek and nieces and nephew Janka, Kasia, and Peter; her children, Tabitha Hall and Jonathan Phillips Hall (Leslie W. Hall); grand-children, Sean Daniel Winkless-Hall (Jennifer Sinclair Winkless-Hall), Kerry Caitlin Winkless-Hall, and Dustin Phillips Hall; her step-children, Lee Jennings, Lynn Jennings, and Ken Jennings (Margot Jennings); step-grandchildren Colin Jennings (Crystal Jennings), Dana Jennings Garcia (Roland Garcia), Parker Jennings (Mykayla Jennings) and Hillary Jennings; and three step-great-grandchildren. Other beloved survivors include, Stephen Marinelli, Jaidev Contractor and his parents Donna and Devendra Contractor, Patricia Ramczyk, as well as her granddaughter by affection, Valeria Balderas (Oliver Sevillano) and baby Kimberly, Debbie Freschette, Kay and Martha Bird. A memorial service will be held in Santa Fe at a date to be determined.
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KENT -- EDITH H. (EDIE) Of Corrales and Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Friday evening, October 28, 2011, at the age of 86, of natural, age-related causes. Edie was born in Evanston, Illinois (just north of Chicago) on December 14, 1924. Edie was the youngest of four children born to Wiley E. Hosier and Merle Deane Hosier. She was predeceased by her eldest sister Julia Hosier(who died in infancy); her brother, William A. Hosier, of Massachusetts (who died in 1999); her sister and close confidant, Julie Deane Jones, of North Carolina (who died in 2009). She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, John M. Hoar, of Concord New Hampshire (who died in 2010). Edie graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, in 1946. She worked as a hospital lab technologist at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago for three years until 1949, and married Richard B. (Dick) Kent, who had been her college sweetheart, on June 2, 1949 at the home of her parents in Terre Haute, Indiana. Edie and Dick lived for a short time thereafter in Dayton, Ohio, where Edie worked in the laboratory at Memorial Hospital. Edie and Dick were both free spirits in their time, and they left the Midwest in 1950 for adventure and a fresh start in the Land of Enchantment. They lived in Albuquerque for a year and settled in Corrales in 1951, where they built an adobe home with their own hands and lived together and raised a family for 37 years until Dick's death in 1988, and where Edie lived independently for 21 more years. Edie worked as a medical lab technologist at the old Santa Fe Railway Hospital in Albuquerque after her arrival in New Mexico and until she was ready to raise a family. Edie gave life to three sons, Brian Kent (Ann Mahaffey), Jason Kent (Denise Bissell), and Guy Kent (Vicki Ellison Kent), and four grandsons, Brady Kent, Drew Kent, Carson Kent and Spencer Kent. She is also survived by much loved nieces and nephews from Massachusetts, North Carolina and New Hampshire. Edie was an at-home wife and mother after her first child was born and until her children were all in school. She then returned to work as a medical lab technologist for several doctors' offices in Albuquerque, with her lengthiest time being spent at the offices of Drs. Hanold, Beeson and Seibert. At about the time all her children had graduated from high school, Edie retired as a lab technologist and instead put those same skills to work as the home-dialysis (kidney machine) technologist and care giver for her husband Dick, who needed to go on dialysis in 1973 due to end stage renal failure. Edie kept Dick alive on hemo-dialysis for 15 years, and also worked as an office assistant in Dick's photography business for most of those years until she and Dick retired in 1985. In addition, Edie volunteered for many years at the Corrales Community Library and the First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque. She was a member of the First Unitarian Church for almost 50 years. Edie lived the last year of her life in the tender care of Carmen and Curtis Hudson of Touched by a White Dove Assisted Care in Albuquerque. Edie was a wonderful, sweet person. She was exceptionally kind, even to the crawly creatures that often invaded her Corrales home. She gave her love freely to family, friends, and even to strangers. She endured much, including living with severe rheumatoid arthritis for more than thirty years. She had a keen mind and an easy homespun sense of humor. She possessed a forceful will and strong moral convictions, but she was non-judgmental and forgave easily. She taught by example and lived with gratitude, acceptance and grace. Edie was one of a kind. There will be a memorial service for Edie conducted at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, commencing at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 26, 2011 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving), with Christine Robinson officiating. Those so inclined may make a donation in Edie's name to the Friends of the Corrales Library (FOCL), PO Box 1586, Corrales, New Mexico 87048, or to any favorite charity, in lieu of flowers. To all who knew her, Edie would want to say thank you for your friendship.
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MARKER -- MILDRED P. Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was born August 8, 1918 in Indianapolis, IN and kept the Governor of Indiana awake on the night she was born. She is survived by two daughters, Meredith Jungst (Rudy) and Mitzi Zeri (Matt). She is also survived by six grandchildren, Michelle Overholt (Chris), Heather Jungst, Marie Baca, David Bueffel (Karin), Scott Bueffel (Jennifer) and Elizabeth Dreith (Doug); six great-grandchildren and one on the way. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Thomas F. Marker. She attended Stephens College and graduated from the University of Colorado in 1940. She was very active in many genealogy organizations including being a Charter Member and Past Regent of Charles Dibrell Chapter of DAR and a dual member of Colorado & New Mexico Society of Mayflower Descendents. She was also a member of The Ancient and Honorable Artillery, Huguenot Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots, Magna Charta Dames, New England Women, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne and the New Mexico Society of The Colonial Dames of America. Private Services have been held. Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred's honor to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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MAROSI -- ANNA Passed away peacefully on October 28, 2011 at the age of 100. She was born in West Virginia to immigrant parents. Her family returned with her to Slovakia in 1914. She became a school teacher, but her career was cut short by her battle with tuberculosis. She married Julius Marosi in 1935 and was widowed in 1966. Anna returned to United States in 1969, to join her daughter. Anna was an avid gardener and walked daily into her early nineties. She diligently studied and mastered the English language and helped to raise her two granddaughters. She was also a breast cancer survivor. Anna is survived by her daughter, Dr. Alice Marosi-Csepregi; granddaughters, Nicole Adams and husband Jerry Adams, Cathy Cavanaugh and husband Dr. Brendan Cavanaugh; four great-grandchildren. She was one of six children and is preceded in death by her siblings. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on November 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Aquinas Newman Center in the Dominican Chapel, 1815 Las Lomas Road NE. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery.
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MARTINEZ -- ABELINO JR. Age 74, a resident of Ledoux, New Mexico for the past 15 years, and formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Monday, November 1, 2011 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1937 in Ledoux, New Mexico to Abelino Martinez Sr. and Feloniz Vigil Martinez. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a Clerk for 35 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and made numerous trips to Albuquerque, NM to attend birthday gatherings and other special days. He was an avid gardener, he enjoyed working with wood, fishing, cooking, playing pool and playing his guitar. He was a member of the St. Gertrude's Parish in Mora, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abelino and Feloniz Martinez; daughters, Michelle Martinez and Deanna Martinez; brothers, Leo Martinez and Feliciano Martinez; sister, Sencionita Lucier. He is survived by his daughters, Renee Mtz. Candelaria and husband Chris, Janet Garcia and husband Alvin all of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Esteban Candelaria, Abelino Garcia, Andres Candelaria, Mateo Garcia, and Eliana Garcia; mother of his daughters, Sylvia Baca of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Martina Lucero and husband Rudy, Presel Romero and husband Macario of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Beatrice Trujillo and husband Leroy of Las Vegas, NM; brother, Ruben Martinez and wife Elsie of Clayton, NM; sister, Consuelo Montano and friend Corsenio Pando of El Aguila, NM; sister-in-law Delia Martinez of Santa Fe, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm at St. Gertrude Church in Mora, NM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 9:00 am at St. Gertrude's Parish in Mora, NM with Father John McHugh as Celebrant. Interment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Serving as casket bearers will be the following: William Lucier, Ramon Candelaria, Benjamin Trujillo, Raymond Marquez, David Gallegos and Martin Trujillo. Serving as honorary bearers will be all his grandchildren, Derick Gallegos and April Gallegos. Please visit our website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign our online register book. Arrangements are under the direction of Rogers Mortuary in Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511
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MATHEWS -- DAVID RUSSELL Of Mt. Laurel, NJ died on October 26, 2011. David was the son of Floyd and Marilyn Mathews of Charlottesville VA. He is survived by: his two children, Ben and Evelyn Mathews of Mt. Laurel; his parents; his brother, Paul Mathews of Irvington NY; and sisters, Mary Beth and Ken Hughes of Williamsburg, VA and Sarah and Ken Davis of Denver, CO. An extended family of aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. David, 42, was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He spent the past 15 years in the Mt. Laurel area. David had degrees in both computer science and business. He was a computer systems consultant. David was a lifelong Radio Controlled Airplane modeler. A graveside service was held at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville. Memorials may be made to the Annual Fund at Doane Academy (his children's school) in memory of David R. Mathews. The address is: Doane Academy, Attn: Kathleen Keays, 350 Riverbank, Burlington, NJ 08016.
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MILES -- FLORENCE "FLOSS" "FLOSKERS" Age 86, passed away Tuesday evening peacefully among loved ones at her home. She was a native of NY but moved to Texas and then NM with her husband William "Bill" and raised their four successful children, Jeff, Sue, Roy, and Gary, while also gaining an Associate degree, and working as a technician at GTE Lenkurt/Siemans in Alb. After retiring she worked at the Lomas Tramway Library as the first employee hired there. This was her favorite job. She was dedicated to her kids, always smiling with her twinkling baby blues, doing what's right, loved white water rafting with the library crew, and was a great supporter of Placitas Animal Rescue.
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PATTERSON -- MARVIN (LES) Age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Marvin is survived by his daughters, Susan Sanchez, Leslie (Greg) Dobbs, Linda (Clair) Haakenson; and granddaughter, Lindsey Haakenson. Services will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at French ~ Wyoming Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Private entombment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Marvin at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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RASMUSSEN -- DR. CHARLES L. May 6, 1942 - Sept. 18, 2011 Please join us for a memorial service and celebration of the life of our beloved friend, colleague, and teacher Dr. Charles L. Rasmussen on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NE. Memorial gifts may be made to The Dr. Charles L. Rasmussen Bridge Fund, P.O. Box 25104, Albuquerque, NM 87125.
        Published on: Sat November 05, 2011