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STANPHILL -- ANDREW CRITTENTON JR. A resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Stanphill was born in Coffeyville, KS, September 7, 1925 the son of Maggie Flora Engler and Andrew C. Stanphill Sr. Mr. Stanphill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary. They were married in Oswego, KS on October 9, 1946 and moved to New Mexico in 1948. He is also survived by his son, Tony R. Stanphill of Silver Lake, OR; daughters, Sandra Kay McLeod of Elephant Butte, NM and Carol L. Gruber and husband, Robert W. Gruber of Winchester, VA; and grandchildren, Briann Kathleen Turney of Reno, NV and Christopher Andrew Gruber of Winchester, VA. Mr. Stanphill was preceded in death by his mother and father, both of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, Ray Stanphill of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Ira Stanphill of Overland Park, KS. Mr. Stanphill was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and proudly served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He graduated form the U.S. Coast Guard Diesel Engine School in Long Island City, NY in March, 1944, and operated the diesel engines on the USS Pert escorting ships in the Atlantic and eventually worked as a Heating Engineer Foreman at Sandia/Kirtland Air Force Base from 1948 until his retirement in 1976. He had various interests and hobbies. He was a jack of all trades, from building his first home, doing carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing to building the first unicycle in Albuquerque in the late 50's. If you could dream it, he could build it. His wife, Mary, would buy a piece of furniture she liked and he would make other pieces for their home to match it perfectly. He also enjoyed making grandfather clocks. In the late 60's, he was a Freelance Photographer taking pictures for the Albuquerque Little Theater and was the former President of the Albuquerque Camera Club. He later restored cars, enjoyed sailing, invested in real estate and taught himself how to use a computer in the mid 80's. He was a loving husband, daddy, grandpa, and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all. He fully enjoyed family and friends and was always willing to help others. He was a member of the Netherwood Park Church of Christ. Services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel with David Nestor officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank at Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Stanphill at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri December 30, 2011

SUN -- JOEE Age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She is survived by daughter, Claudia Stasny and son-in-law, Chris Stasny; and immediate family in CA and Taiwan. A celebration of Joee's life will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at French-Lomas Chapel. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
        Published on: Fri December 30, 2011

DE ANDA -- KEVIN July 6, 1983 - December 31, 2008 All my life I always wanted to fly. I always wanted to live like a Hawk. I know you're not supposed to be jealous of anything. But to take flight, to soar above everything and everyone, now that is living! But a Hawk is no good around normal birds. It can't fit in. Even though all the other birds probably want to be Hawks. They hate him for what they can't be. Proud, Powerful, Determined, Dark... He soars above us. He can fly! One of these days everyone is gonna pay attention to me. Because I am gonna fly too! Everyone is paying attention now Buddy. And you are finally flying free. Missing and loving you still. Mom & Dad
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011

HADLEY -- JEANNE Age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Jeanne's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011

HERRERA -- APRIL DARLING ROSE of Albuquerque died Saturday, December 24, 2011, after a battle with leukemia. She was 20. April was born on April 15, 1991, in Modesto, Calif., to Daniel R. and Sylvia M. Herrera. As a toddler, she would accompany her mother to the homes of newborns with Down syndrome to demonstrate to new families that everything would be OK. Even when very young, she exhibited a flair for showmanship and her unique sense of humor. Her gentle heart and love of life left a positive impact on all who knew her. April is survived by her parents, Daniel and Sylvia Herrera; her sisters, Layla A. Herrera, Janus E. Topolski and Capt. John Topolski, USMC, and Celina A. Herrera and Rosario Blanco; her nieces, Aurelia and Iliana Blanco; her grandmothers, Josie W. Martinez and Martha T. Herrera; and her soulmate and fiance, Gabriel Nagurski, whom she planned to marry in 2014. She also is survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. April moved with her family to Albuquerque in 1995. She graduated with the Class of 2009 from Cibola High School, where she was awarded letters in academics for her consistently high GPA and in athletics in recognition of her many years as a Special Olympics athlete. A longtime member of the Rio Rancho Rockets, April competed over the years in basketball, swimming, track and field, gymnastics, volleyball, golf, bowling and soccer. She was named Aquatics Athlete of the Year in 2007. She also played a season of baseball in the Petroglyph Challenger League. After high school, April enrolled in Albuquerque Public Schools' CTAP program, where her job-training projects included working at Saver's on San Mateo, Roadrunner Food Bank, Cuidando Los Ninos and St. Mary's Rest Home. A lifelong music fan, April played the role of a chicken in the Santa Fe Opera's 1999 production of Benjamin Britten's "Noah's Flood." She also was a member of the 10 a.m. choir at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Community. At St. Joseph's, April received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, at which time she selected St. Rose of Lima as her patron and adopted her name. Archbishop Michael Sheehan cited her confirmation letter during his homily. April also loved watching movies, writing notes and drawing, photography and reading. Her morning ritual started with retrieving the Albuquerque Journal from the front porch to scan the paper for news about cops, criminals and car wrecks, her favorite topics. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2011, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. by Maria Romero. Final visitation will be Saturday, December 31, 2012 at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Drive NW from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be con-celebrated at 10 a.m., Monsignor Lambert Luna and Father Frank Prieto presiders. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernie Matamorez, Bill Monthan, Rosario Blanco, John Topolski, Archie Romero III and Shiv Patel. The family would like to thank Dr. Mitchell Binder and the doctors and staffs of Presbyterian's Cancer Center, Medical Specialties Unit, Adult Intensive Care and Critical Cardiac Care and UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital for their hard work, professionalism and compassion during her illness, as well as family and friends for their support and prayers during this difficult period. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in April's memory to the Rio Rancho Rockets Special Olympics team, c/o Coach Mike Torres, 847 Chuckwagon Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Please visit gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 505-243-7861
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011

NUANES -- PAUL "TONY" December 31, 1954 August 19, 2006 Love and miss you. Sylvia, Beau, Brett, Destiny, Harmony, Serenity, Jacob, Slim and All Who Love and Miss You.
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011

POLLOCK -- NANCY age 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Corrales, died December 22, 2011. She was born in Oak Park, IL on August 6, 1924. She grew up in Elmhurst, IL and after graduating from Colorado College she passed the National Medical Technology Registry exam and worked as a med tech in the pathology department of Chicago Medical School. She moved to Albuquerque in 1956 and became the chief technologist in the blood bank laboratory at Albuquerque VA Hospital. Shortly after moving to Albuquerque, Nancy became an AKC Dog show obedience judge and continued judging shows until 2010. Her popularity among exhibitors, fellow judges and show-giving clubs was legend and her assignments took her all over the US including Hawaii and Alaska. She was known and respected for her ability to put exhibitors at ease when they entered her ring and was loved by many for her sense of humor and her strong devotion to the sport of dog obedience. She trained her own dogs and through the years put a number of obedience titles on many of her own dogs, all of whom were much loved pets who slept on her bed at night. She was a very active member of Sandia Dog Obedience Club and at one time or other held every office in the club. She was also a participating member of Rio Grande Kennel Club. She will be greatly missed by her many friends from coast to coast and by her family and her longtime friend, Vita Zodin. Nancy is survived by a sister, Joanne Pringle of Burr Ridge, IL; and by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and by her dear friend, Vita. A celebration of her life is planned for early 2012. Date and time to be announced. Contact 505-897-0087 for details.
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011

RIVERA -- JOSE age 29, of Grants, New Mexico passed away December 26, 2011. Jose, originally from Albuquerque, had resided in Grants since 2005. He worked in the kitchens of several local restaurants and was known as the "Dancing Man" of Grants. He enjoyed making others laugh. Jose is survived by his sons, Andrew Gonzales and Victor Gonzales, both of Albuquerque and Chase Rivera of Utah; his mother, Maria Poulson of Grants, his father, Paul G. Rivera of Albuquerque; one sister, Adela Rivera (Ramiro Gonzales); niece, Victoria, nephews Angeliano, Alejandro, Andres and Felix, all of Taos; grandmother, Delia Sena of Grants; and numerous other family. Jose was preceded in death by his grandfather, Selestrano Sena of Grants; grandparents, Jose and Florinda Rivera of Espanola and step-father, Daniel Poulson of Grants. A visitation will be held at 12pm Saturday, December 31, 2011 with the funeral service immediately following at 1pm at Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque. A private family burial will take place at a later date. You may sign the guest register for Jose at: riversidefunerals.com. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO BLVD. NE 505-764-9663
        Published on: Sat December 31, 2011