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AVRITT -- WILLIAM A. "ART" Age 88, an Albuquerque resident for over 64 years, died peacefully on June 28, 2012 surrounded by his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his wife Otelia (Tillie), parents Frank Avritt and Lucille Whitaker. He is survived by his brother Leslie (Jane) of San Diego, CA; his children Bill (Christine) of Shingle Springs, CA, Donna Torres of Albuq, NM, Michael (Deryn) of Broomfield, CO, Paul (Joy) of Corrales, NM, and Shawn (Jennie) of Albuq NM; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Art was born in Neosho, MO, on September 21, 1923. In his teen years he lived in Kansas City, MO. After graduation from high school he, his mother and brother moved to San Diego, CA. where Art worked in an aircraft factory and there he met and married Tillie. During WWII he was inducted into the Army Air Corp and served in North Africa and Italy. After the war Art and Tillie moved to Albuq, NM, where he worked for many years as a bookkeeper and office manager. He also served as a Boy Scout Leader, a marriage enrichment facilitator and a greeter at Holy Rosary Church. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, Albuq.; a reception at the church will he held immediately following the service. Burial service for the immediate family will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please, donate to a charity of your choice. Art was a loving father and a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuq. 343-8008.
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BEAUCHAMP -- JANE M. Age 94, longtime resident of Los Alamos passed away June 27, 2012. Jane was born to Benjamin F. and Eleanor Miessner on July 9, 1917 in Pensacola, Florida and grew up in New Jersey. Jane attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1942, Jane met Richard K. Beauchamp and they were married on December 26, 1942. In 1945, Jane moved to Los Alamos to join her husband who was working on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Jane was an active member of the National Republican Ladies Origination, Sangre de Christo Girl Scout's Council, New Mexico Screen Actors Guild and enjoyed teaching horse-back riding, as well as going out for trail rides on her horse. Jane was also a member of the Los Alamos Sheriff's Posy during the 1950's -1970's. During Jane's active years in the New Mexico Actors Guild, she was in several movies; "Cheyenne Social Club "," Early Day of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "Silverado" and several other movies. Jane is survived by her children, Suzanne B. Conrad and husband, Peter Conrad, Richard M. Beauchamp, Paul K. Beauchamp and wife, Karon Birdsong, and Antoinette Beauchamp-Mann and husband, David Mann; 16 grandchildren; and many great- grandchildren. Jane is lying in state, wearing her favorite red velvet dress, given to her by her daughter-in-law, Karon, at French Mortuary, on University Blvd., in Albuquerque, NM. Memorial services will be held on July 5, 2012 at the Los Alamos Christian Church, 92 East Rd., Los Alamos, New Mexico at 10:30 am, with a reception in Rayburn Fellowship Hall. For more information on Jane's life, Please visit our online guest book for Jane at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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CHAVEZ -- MARY LOUISE Age 70, of Moriarty, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 30, 2012. MaryLouise was born February 24, 1942 in Palma, NM to Max and Nellie Chavez. MaryLouise was a lifelong resident of Moriarty. She married Antonio "Tiger" Chavez on January 23, 1960, together they lovingly had and raised five children. Mary Louise was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty where she served as Eucharistic Minister and was a member of Our Lady Mt. Carmel Society for many, many years. She loved to pray the Rosary. She also loved to watch her novelas on TV. MaryLouise is preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Max Chavez; husband, Antonio "Tiger" Chavez; son, Sammy Chavez; in-laws, Cayetano L. and Simona T. Chavez; sister, Peaches Chavez; sister-in-law, Marta and her husband Mike DuGan; brothers-in-law, Cayetano Chavez Jr. and Wade Carson; grandchildren, Tony and Tommy Chavez. She is survived by her brother, Ernest R. Chavez; children, Tony Chavez Jr. and his wife, Crystal, Nellie Gomez and her husband Chris, Marie Chavez, Dorothy Ipiotis and her husband Jonathan, and George Chavez and Patrick Vigil; grandchildren, Robert and Consuelo Chavez, Yolanda and Josh Lyle, Jeff and Melanie Chavez, Christopher Gomez, Yevette Chavez, Marcos and Kayla Chavez, Candido Gomez, Malena, Jonathan, Jude, Marisa, Josiah, and MiKayla Ipiotis; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Issac, Nyssah Chavez, Sammy and Alexi Lyle, Jeffery and Iris Chavez, Mariah and Elijah Gomez, and Eina Gomez; in-laws, Joe and Jane Chavez, Frances and Mario Cuellar, Maria and Davie Thompson, Dolores Carson, Albert and Clara Belle Chavez, Carlos and Leslie Chavez and Elena and Donald Chavez; aunts and uncles, Earl DeBlassie, Florinda Encinias, Manuel Chavez, and Celina Encinias; and numerous God-children, nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 2, 2012 at 7:00PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurday, July 5, 2012 at 10:00AM also at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with Rev. Fr. Robert Lancaster officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Chavez, Jeff Chavez, Christopher Gomez, Marcos Chavez, Candido Gomez, Jonathan Ipiotis, Jude Ipiotis and Josiah Ipiotis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Yolanda Lyle, Yevette Chavez, Malena, Marisa, and MiKayla Ipiotis, Aaliyah, Issac, and Nyssah Chavez, Sammy and Alexi Lyle, Jeffery and Iris Chavez, Mariah and Elijah Gomez and Eina Gomez. Burial will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society.
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JOHNSTON -- MILDRED "MILLI" Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2012. She is survived by children, Camille J. Gibson of Albuquerque, NM, Carl Johnston III and wife Donna of Helotes, TX, Tim G. Johnston and wife Tina of Abilene, TX, Dan S. Johnston and wife Janet of Coppell, TX; grandchildren, Laurel, Scott, Brian, Tim, Beth, Jeff, Kent, Amy and Greg. She is also survived by her great- grandchildren, Kylie, Sierra; and many other family and friends. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Carl; daughter Susie; parents Lawrence and Maude Gragg; and sister, Hazel Wilson. She was a longtime member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Johnston was a loving wife, mom, grandma and friend. Services will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:00 am at French - Lomas, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE with Interment following at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Friends may visit, Thursday, July 5, 2012, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to A-T Children's Project, 5300 W Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 105, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073. Please visit our online guest book for Milli at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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MCGUIRE -- MARSHA KAREN BACA Age 66, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Henri C de Baca. She is survived by her three children, Ryan, Rory (Jessica), and Mindy McGuire (Aaron Friedman); her three grandchildren, Allison, Leo, and Penny McGuire; and a fourth grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her extensive network of beloved family and friends. A Celebration of Marsha's Life will be held on Monday, July 2, 2012 from 6 o'clock p.m. to 9 o'clock p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 3301 Mountain Rd NW. For more information on Marsha's life, Please visit our online guest book for Marsha at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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RODGERS -- ROBERT EVERETTE (BOB) Was born May 30, 1934 and was called to heaven on June 29, 2012. He was the son of Edward Sherman Rodgers and Teresa Mae Beaven Rodgers. Bob was preceded in death by his son Timothy Beaven Rodgers. He is survived by his devoted wife Charlene; sons Gregg Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers and wife Kathy of Albuquerque; daughters Robyn Claire Rodgers, and Teresa Mae Rodgers-Blakemore and husband Rick Blakemore of Carlsbad CA; step-sons, Eddie Peck and wife Cindy, Mark Peck and wife Christine of Santa Fe, and Greg Peck and wife Susan of Taos. Bob was the youngest of 13 children and was preceded in death by brothers, James Beaven, Edward Sherman, John Beaven; sisters, Katherine Jones, Sister Roberta Marie Rodgers, and Sister Marie Rodgers. He is survived by his brother Alfred (Governor) Rodgers; sisters, Dola Clarke, Rita Kerr, and Jane Mechenbier; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Bob was an electrical contractor for 48 years before he retired in 1999, leaving his business in the capable hands of his son Aaron Rodgers and Colleen Seeley. He was active in the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) serving as President and Governor. In 1975 Bob was the first President of the New Mexico Council of Construction Employees. Bob was inducted into the Academy of Electrical Contractors in 1989; he became a veteran member of NECA in 2001. Bob was a member of the Executive Association of Greater Albuquerque (EAGA) for many years serving as President in 1991. Bob served on the Board of Directors of the Dismas House, one of his favorite charities. In 2000, Bob received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Dismas House and went on to receive numerous other awards. He was the coffee chairman for over 20 years for Brother Mathias Saint Patrick's corned-beef and cabbage dinner which benefited the Brothers of the Good Shepherd. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Bob graduated from Saint Mary's High school in 1952. Bob enjoyed racquetball, audio books, gardening, boating, RV travel, cruising, church participation (Catholic faith) and his many friends. He also belonged to the Lobo Club for over 40 years and enjoyed the football and basketball games. A Celebration of Life and reunion with Christ will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m., at French ~ Lomas Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Aquinas Newman Center Catholic Church, 1815 Las Lomas Rd., N.E. Albuquerque. For friends who wish, a memorial donation may be made in lieu of flowers, to El Ranchito de los Ninos Orphanage, PO Box 2400, Los Lunas, N.M. 87031. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 275-3500
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SACHS -- MARY C. In Loving Memory March 20, 1911 - July 2, 1998 It's hard to believe that today marks fourteen years since you've been gone. We shared much with one another and I miss that terribly. I'll always remember you as my beautiful and loving mom. You were strong, wise and talented in so many ways. I feel you taught me well. Remembering all the trips the four of us took throughout the year for many years puts a smile on my face. We spent quality time with one another which will never be forgotten. After a four year struggle we lost you to what is known as "The Long Goodbye". I know you are at peace now and with the Lord. I'll love and miss you always. Your loving daughter, Angeline Sachs Velasquez
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TEACHOUT -- MICHELLE L. In Loving Memory May 30, 1970 - July 2, 2001 We miss all of the things that made you special. We are very grateful that our hearts are full with so many happy memories of you. There is such comfort in knowing exactly where you are and that we will get to see you again as promised by our Heavenly Father. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you...only God truly knows the deep raw pain that is felt with the loss of someone so well-loved. It's hard to believe it's been 11 years that you've been gone. To us, it always feels like yesterday. When the pain in our heart threatens to overwhelm us, we remember that we don't walk alone. He is with us every step of the way! We miss your laughter and sweet smile, holidays with you, mowing the grass golf-course style, your impression of Carlton, wearing Easter bunny ears at Walgreens, coming to school to sing "Happy Birthday" to Mom, your Boyd's Bear collection, playing the piano (especially Dad's favorite song "Memories"), smelling Dad's "stinky toes" when we were little and your homemade cards. You made the best chocolate chip cookies hands down! I miss my Twister...long live our Spinach Queen!!! We think of you constantly and you are in our hearts forever. You will never be forgotten! Love, Mom, Dad and Sammy
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WESSON -- NELLIE MAE (NELL) age 95, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1989, went to be with her Lord on June 28, 2012. She was born to Alec and Lou Hobbs in Beaukiss, Texas, April 27, 1917. While working in Austin, she met and married Thomas P. Wesson in 1938. They lived in many areas of the country during his service in the U.S. Navy and while a pastor in churches in New Mexico and Texas before moving to Rio Rancho. She and Tom made dear friends wherever they went. An avid gardener, excellent seamstress, and accomplished cook, her life centered around her home, her family and her church. At the time of her death she was a member of First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas in 1997; a son, Terry in 2007; her parents; five sisters and four brothers. She is survived by two children: Tom (Carol) Wesson of Bartlesville, OK, and Judy (Gene) Welch of Rio Rancho, NM; four grandchildren: Angela Ward, David Runyan, Michael Wesson, and Stephen Wesson; and four great-grandchildren. The family wants to thank the staff at the Bee Hive Home on Chessman for their excellent and loving care for Nell during the last days of her life. They also want to thank Presbyterian Hospice. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:30 am. There will be a memorial service at First Baptist Church Rio Rancho also on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made in her memory to New Mexico Baptist Children's Home or a favorite charity. Please visit Nell's online guestbook at: www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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