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ALBERTSON -- ROBERT "AL" Passed away peacefully on Wednesday at the age of 83. Al was a great friend with many lifelong friends. Born in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1928, Al served honorably in the US Army during World War II, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, and worked in human resources at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for 30 years. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Al is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet; his two children, Mark (Elizabeth) Albertson and Lisa (Matt) Brannan; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. His ultimate passion in life was playing golf. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 11 at 11:00am at All Saints Episcopal Church in Milan, New Mexico. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
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ANDERSON -- W. A. (BILL) The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the incredible outpouring of love and support in this time of sorrow and remembrance. Bill passed away on May 22, 2012. No doubt he is in heaven now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the family gains solace in the fact that we know he is looking down upon us. God bless you Pop, forever and always in our thoughts and in our hearts.
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APODACA -- CONNIE A. September 8, 1949 - June 9, 2011 For everything there is an appointed season And a time for everything under heaven A time for sharing, a time for caring A time for loving, a time for giving A time for remembering, a time for parting. You make everything beautiful in it's time For everything you do remains forever. We love and miss you, Mom, Daddi-o and Johnny so very much!! Just us..Rachel, Marleen, Adeline, Anna Mae, Cael, Robert, Mandy, Rose and the many others who think/pray for you all everyday!
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ARMIJO -- ELENA ERNESTINE (ROMERO) 1919-2012 Age 93, a resident of Belen, NM, formerly of Gladstone, NM, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 6, with her children by her side. Elena was born in Chico, NM, on March 27, 1919. She grew up in Northeastern New Mexico, namely Chico, and met her future husband, Sam Armijo while attending Tafoya School in Chico, NM. They were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springer, NM on November 24, 1935, and celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in 2006. Elena was a housewife and mother of 11 children. She was an avid seamstress and made most of their children's clothing and household items, was active in their sheep and cattle business, raised chickens, and also served as a substitute school bus driver for Union and Colfax Counties. In addition, her hobbies included crocheting, gardening, canning, and especially quilting. She won several first, second and third place ribbons at the county fair in Springer, as well as an award for being the oldest quilter. In her later years, she learned to play the guitar and sang in the church choir. She had a wonderful sense of humor. The Blessed Mother and the Sacred Wounds and Mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, were Elena's special devotions. She had a very strong love for her Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cenaida Gomez Romero and J.L. Romero; husband, Sam Armijo; son, Alfonso; daughter, Lucinda; brothers, Andres, Fidel, Eliseo, Margarito and Joe L. Jr.; and sisters, Margarita, Anita and Manuelita. Elena is survived by her children, Angelita Armijo-Saylor, Victor Armijo, Maria Alicia Armijo, Carolina Alexander, Beatriz Amadita Grine, J.B. Armijo, Gilbert Lewis Armijo, Gerald Armijo and Leduina Armijo; sister, Josephine Aranda; sisters-in-law, Esther Hererra, Rosalie Armijo, Lillian Trujillo, Virginia Garcia, Julia Cordova, Berta Chavez, and Cecilia Mertz; 35 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas on Saturday, June 9, beginning with a viewing at 7:00 p.m., followed by a vigil service and the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monday, June 11, services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springer will begin with a viewing at 9:00 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m., and a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Cemetery in Palo Blanco, NM. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, (505)864-4448, 418 W. Reinken Ave., where an online guest register is available at: www.noblinfuneralservice.com
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DUNCAN -- IRMA WAGNER DR. Age 100, a resident of Los Ranchos, NM died Saturday June 2, 2012 after a long and productive life. Two sons, Dr. Paul R. and wife Marilyn, Los Ranchos, NM and David L. and wife Mary of Flagstaff, AZ survive. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Lisa Duncan Goedecke, Eugene, OR, Patrick S. Duncan, Los Ranchos, NM, David B. Duncan, Denver, CO, Frederick S. Duncan, Eugene, OR, Christopher M. Duncan, Dixon, CA.; and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, David R. L. Duncan, M.D., Ph.D. and parents, Carl Richard Wagner and Emily Leue Wagner, preceded her in death. She was born on January 30, 1912 in a German immigrant neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. She attended public schools and lived above "Leue's", a family meat market. In 1933, she graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in chemistry and went on to graduate school at the University of Chicago to study medicine and biochemistry. While there, she met her future husband. Following her marriage in 1937, the birth of two sons, a move to Cleveland and then Denver in 1941, WWII, and completion of medical school by David, she completed her PhD in biochemistry at the University of Chicago in 1950. In Denver she taught chemistry at both Colorado Women's College and the University of Denver and carried on research. In 1959, the family moved to Juneau, Alaska where David was the director of Maternal & Child Health for the Territory and later the State of Alaska. She continued her career as a research biochemist at the Arctic Health Research Laboratory first in Anchorage and later in Fairbanks. Following the death of her husband, in 1972, she moved to Atlanta, GA where she worked as a senior biochemist at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. During her career as a biochemist, she authored many research papers and presented her work at scientific meetings. Following her retirement in 1982, she moved to Albuquerque and assumed the role of an active grandmother. Over the next 30 years, she volunteered countless hours as a docent at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology and the NM Museum of Natural History & Science, served on the Manzano Day School Board of Trustees, and sang for many years with the choir at the First Unitarian church. At age 80, she built her "dream" home in Tinnin Farms where she served on the Homeowners Association Board and was a regular participant in their Book Club. A Memorial is planned for a future date.
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GALLAGHER -- MARY Passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital after a long illness. Date of Funeral Services will be announced, and are planned for the last week of June at Risen Savior Catholic Church. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GALLEGOS -- SILAS WILFRED age 70, born April 11, 1942 passed away June 7, 2012 in Santa Fe, NM. Please visit the online guest register for Silas at: www.riversidefunerals.com Arrangements entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO BLVD. NE 505-764-9663
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HERNANDEZ -- DAN M. December 21,1935-June 9, 1987 Our dearest Brother, today we observe the anniversary of your passing. At your young age, God decided that he needed your help in Heaven, 25 years is a quarter of a century...so much has happened within this time..Hard to realize that, as the oldest child of Max and Virgie Hernandez, God gave you such a short time with us. You also served your country with the U. S. Air Force for 23 years, raised four children. The love, the admiration, the good times, those laughable times and the sorrowful times...we spent are vivid in our minds. You are resting in heaven and are with our parents and other relatives, we will all meet one day. Prayers and hugs to all of you. We here really miss you. LOVE... Your brothers and sisters, SAL, ALBERT, ARTHUR, THERESA, MICHAEL, ROSS, MARTIN, CATHY, ANDREW
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JARAMILLO -- MARIANO Age 15, began his journey with God on June 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy Massagee; sister, Raylene Jaramillo; and grandfathers, Manuel Jaramillo and Louie Lucero. Mariano is survived by his loving parents, Kathy and Rudy Lucero; dad, Arnold Jaramillo; brothers, Christian and Eric Lucero, Carlos Alirez, Alejandro and Dominic Vallejos; sisters, Crystal Lucero, Monica Daniell, Natalie, Annabelle, Ocean, and Brianna Jaramillo; grandmothers, Rose Jaramillo and Liz Lucero; several nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved by many relatives and friends. Visitation will take place Sunday, June 10, 2012, 5:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque with a Rosary to be recited, 6:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Wyoming Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on June 11, 2012 at 10:00 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming-Chapel and interment to follow at San Juan De Armijo Cemetery, 2957 Arenal Rd. SW, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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JONES -- JUDY C. Mom, one year ago today you flew to Jesus and laid your crown at his feet. I miss you more than ever, but I rejoice for you that you are safe in the arms of Jesus. Wait for me by the gate, I love you so much. Your #1 son, Ron
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MARCH-THOMAS -- SUSAN KAE Age 58, was called home by her Savior, Jesus Christ on April 23, 2012 after battling cancer. She is survived by her mother, Margaret (Peggy) Koster; her brother, Kirk (Dusty) March; her daughter, Kurteen March-Thomas; and her granddaughter, Lillian March-Thomas. Susan worked for 23 years in medical management followed by 11 years as System Analyst serving the USAF/DMOC for training programs in support of global war on terrorism. A memorial service will be held June 11th at 10:30am at the KAFB Chapel at 1950 2nd St SE. Another memorial will be held June 16th at 2:00pm in Farmington, NM at College Baptist Church, 2700 Harvard Dr.
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MORIMOTO -- YUKIO succumbed to a long illness on Wednesday. He will be honored at a funeral service by his dedicated and loving wife, sons, and grandchildren at French - University Chapel at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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SAHD -- PATRICIA L. Age 98, of Penasco passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2012. Born in Hagerman, NM to a school teacher from Ohio and his wife, Patty spent her earliest years in San Antonio and Silver City, NM. Her father, a professor at Western State took the family from Silver City to Santa Fe. He taught school and homesteaded a dairy farm just south of the city on the road to Cerrillos. Patty grew up a typical "ranch girl" despite a yearning to be an artist. Though the family struggled, as most did during the depression, at the age of 17 she managed to find her way to New York City and the famous Art League. She returned to New Mexico and New Mexico A&M in the mid 1930's to finish a degree in education. Subsequently she taught in the Stanley, NM before becoming a Navy wife and living in Utah, Texas and Florida. After World War II, she and her husband Pete taught briefly in Pojoaque prior to purchasing a store in Penasco. She and Pete remained in their beloved adopted home town until their deaths. Patty was an inveterate traveler. With Pete she traveled to Europe, North Africa, the Far East and the Middle East. After Pete's death she added Australia, China, Ireland and Central Africa to her travels. Despite her "aggie" roots Patty was a devoted Lobo fan during her UNM husband's life. That fanaticism continued until her untimely death. She was preceded in death by her husband, S. Pete "El Pite" Sahd; parents, Myron and Lillian Lugibihl; siblings, Myron (Bataan), Lorraine LeDuc, Martille Burbank and Boris Lugibihl. She is survived by her sons, Randy Sahd (Diane) and Ted Sahd (Marti); grandchildren, Michelle Phillips, Daniel, Shaun, Kyle and Nicole Sahd; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Rodriguez and Tari Evans. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM at San Antonio de la Padua Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 11 AM at San Antonio de la Padua Church. Interment will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 9:45 AM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Donations can be given to the Grand Rapid Dominicans, 2025 East Sulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3895. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at: www.riverafuneralhome.com
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SANDOVAL -- ALFONSO B. age 80, passed away peacefully early Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his home in Placitas. Alfonso was an Air Force officer, fighter pilot and Korean war era veteran. He was born May 8, 1932 in a rural northern New Mexico homestead of Carrizo to J. Ramon and M. Amalia Sandoval. His life journey moved him and his family to Aztec NM to attend Aztec High School where he was an undefeated golden gloves boxer. After high school Al attended the University of New Mexico where Al was admitted into the Air Force Pilot Cadet Program. After a honorable discharge Alfonso returned to UNM and earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and there met Oma Erlinda Sanchez, who became his wife on April 16th of 1960. Al went onto a successful career with General Electric both domestically and internationally before returning to New Mexico. During the course of his life he owned a flight school, was head of LULAC, was an active Civil Air Patrol pilot and contributor to the Hispanic community in both education and culture through board level leadership. His love of the Spanish language was reinforced in his free time as a Spanish linguist and heavy reader of Spanish Poetry. He was a beloved father and husband who will be greatly missed by all he touched. Alfonso is survived by his wife Oma; three sons Ernest and wife Marnie, Carlos and wife Jane, and Daniel and wife Andrea Sandoval; ten grandchildren; one brother, Samuel Sandoval of Kearns UT; and three sisters Viola Briones of Farmington NM, Julia Romero of Las Vegas NV, and Norleen Boshko of Las Vegas NV. A memorial celebration of Alfonso's life will be held at the Oasis Family Church in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, June 12th at 12:30 p.m. To leave your condolences, memories or thoughts, please visit: www.alfonso-b-sandoval.forevermissed.com
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SAXTON -- JONATHAN EDWARD 6/4/1986 - 6/12/2011 You were the miracle that made our lives complete. It's hard to believe a year has passed since you left us. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering if your spirit is near. To us, you will always be 25. We'll keep you in our hearts forever. Happy Birthday Son! Mom and Dad
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SPONSELLER -- DONNA IN LOVING MEMORY April 16, 1956-June 9, 2010 It has been two years since we lost you Donna. Our babies, Ashley and L.D. are with you now. Keeping the faith. Love Always, Matt.
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