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BRIDGE -- ORBIE W. Age 88, a long-time resident of Regina, NM died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his home. He is survived by Mildred, his loving wife of 68 years; his children, Karen, Robert, Irene, Dennis and Tom; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Regina Cemetery in Regina, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Orbie at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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CHAVEZ -- JOSE J. August 14, 1934 ~ March 11, 2012 In Loving Memory Happy Birthday We love and miss you. Corinne, Renee, Patrick, Reed, Jasper and Alice
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COOLEY -- TIM Age 62, passed away August 2, 2012 after a long illness. Tim lived in Albuquerque, NM the past 32 years, where he worked for Sandia Research Laboratories as a Systems Engineer. Tim was born on April 22, 1950 in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Cooley Highlands. He was a graduate of William Jewel College in Liberty, MO with a Bachelors Degree in Physics; and received his Masters in Nuclear Engineering from University of Missouri, in Columbia. In addition to his parents Herbert and Ruby Cooley; Tim was preceded in death by his three brothers Dan, Dick and Donald Lee; and his nephew Darren Bouckhout. He is survived by his sister , Patsy Cooley Bouckhout, of Overland Park, KS; nieces and nephews include Vicki Bouckhout Fletcher of Overland Park, KS; Alicia Bouckhout Cunningham of Olathe, KS; Todd Cooley of Overland Park, KS; Sara James of San Antonio, TX; Herbert W. Cooley of Midland, TX and Susan Ludwick of Eudora, KS. Tim had great nieces and nephews that adored him and loved to hear he was coming to visit so they could watch scary movies together. He was always a kid at heart even though he had a brilliant mind. He encouraged all his family to get a good education and live a sensible honest life. A visitation will be held for friends and family on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 Northeast Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 10:00am at Avondale Methodist Church, 3101 Northeast Winn Rd, Kansas City, MO. Burial will be at the Blaine Cemetary in Orrick, MO. Pallbearers will be Lowell Fletcher, Wesley Fletcher, Brandon Fletcher, Kyle Leverett, Steven Cunningham, Todd Cooley, Herbert W.Cooley, and Damon Bouckhout.
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DURAN -- MELA M (MONTOYA) a lifelong resident of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Mrs. Duran is survived by her sister, Rose M. Zamora, also a lifelong resident of Old Town; sister-in-law, Jessie Montoya (wife of Pano Montoya); many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Mrs. Duran was preceded in death by her husband, Cleto N. Duran, who passed away on April 2nd, 2011; her parents, Fidel and Sofronia Montoya; siblings, Fidel Montoya, wife, Anita; Flossie Cordova husband, Richard; Aurelio (Lelo) Montoya, and Cipriano (Pano) Montoya. Mrs. Duran and her late husband Cleto, spent a lifetime serving their beloved church, San Felipe de Neri, located in historic Old Town. Their love of the Lord and strong faith allowed them to mentor and support many friends and family. Mela was involved in teaching Catechism, and worked diligently to create and collect Arts and Crafts items for the Church Fiestas and was a member of Sacred Heart League and The Blue Army. Mela was a hair stylist for many years working at Flossie's Beauty Shop. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to her special angels who loving cared for her, Viola Vaisa, Maria Dresser, Lynne Cox, Patricia Davis, Heather Nutter, and Vangie Montoya. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 16, 2012 at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2105 North Plaza NW at 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Garden Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Thomas Richard Campbell, Adan Carriaga, Willie Chavez, Vaughn Harris, Tommy Lucero and Abie Tabet. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicanor Cortes, Juan Huerta, Noel Javier Nevarez, Artie Ortiz and Danny Tabet. Please visit website: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 2343-7861
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GALLEGOS -- FERMIN A. Age 57, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, born April 8, 1955, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Cremation services have taken place. Please visit: www.riversidefunerals.com to sign Mr. Gallegos' online guest register. Cremation Services Entrusted to : Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
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JIMENEZ -- CHARLIE JR. loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, age 76, was called home to our Heavenly Father's Kingdom on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was born on October 23, 1935 to Charlie and Ernestine (Trujillo) Jimenez of Tesuque, NM. He was a longtime resident of Santa Fe and Tesuque and had lived the past 11 years in Rio Rancho, NM. He retired from the City of Santa Fe where he was employed by the Sanitation Department. He was, also a crossing guard for the Santa Fe Public Schools and the Rio Rancho Public Schools. Mr. Jimenez loved all animals. The love of his life, after his wife of course, was his rooster, "Red." Many people would stop and smile as they watched Red follow Mr. Jimenez to the mailbox. Everyone called him the "Funny Man" because of his very witty sense of humor and his love of telling jokes. He, also enjoyed watching game shows on TV and playing the "Wheel of Fortune" slot machines at the casinos. Mr. Jimenez is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, Leonila "Connie" Jimenez, of Rio Rancho, NM; daughters, Nadine Jimenez of Albuquerque, NM, Eileen Layden and husband, Eric, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Irene Jimenez and companion, Preston Amond, of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Melanie Milburn, Rosa Tarango, Charles Jimenez, III., Olivia Layden, and Rachel Layden; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Olivas; and several nieces and nephews as well as many friends who mourn his passing. A Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until the Rosary begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. The Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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MANGUS -- BEULAH "BEA" Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Saturday, August 11, 2012. She is survived by her daughters, Ronna Mangus and husband Mark Origlio of Edgewood, NM, Connie Amyx of Brodhead, KY, Barbara Crittenden and husband Thomas of Muskogee, OK; grandchildren, Ginny McCourt and husband Frank, Dustin Mangus, D W Amyx and wife Mary, Jarrod Amyx and wife Maleigha, Jason Amyx, James Amyx and Christina Canterbury and husband Sgt Cory, USMC, Barry Porter, Kevin Pitts. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Cheyenne McCourt, Isaiah Amyx, and Cooper Canterbury; and many other family and friends. Mrs Mangus was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W Mangus; son, D E Mangus; and her parents Marion and Myrtle McCaulley. Beulah was a member of Berean Baptist Church for 40 years. Services will be Saturday, August 18, 2012, 1:00 pm at French - Lomas, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Interment will take place in Altoona, Pennsylvania at a later date. Please visit our online guest book for Beulah at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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MATTHIES -- RICHARD DALE SR. Born June 16, 1927 on the family farm in New Richland, MN and passed August 5, 2012 at home in Albuquerque, NM. Eventful to say the least, Rich lived life fully. He grew up on the farm, having survived getting caught up in the bale thrower at the age of three and nearly drowning in the flooded irrigation ditch on several occasions. He graduated from Medford High School and in 1946, at 18 years old, he joined the Army. He served in the Armored Tank Division 457, stationed in Korea, till he was called home after his father was hurt in a farm accident. He married Gladyce Rishavy of Owatonna, MN and they lived in Wells, MN and raised their three children. They moved to New Mexico in 1966 where he drove truck for Yellow Freight and earned the handle "Palamino" that stayed with him always. He was a member of J.C.'s, Pack Leader for Cub Scouts and active with Campfire Girls, and an avid member of his church. He was a member of American Legion Post 49 for many years and worked in the capacity of security for dances and other functions. There he earned the nickname "Black Bart"! Rich liked to read, loved music, and he said dancing kept him young. He enjoyed gardening and beautiful flowers, loved to work outdoors and enjoyed the open spaces and fresh country air. He traveled many miles across country road-tripping. He liked to get behind the wheel. His favorite activity was bowling where he excelled and competed in many different leagues, as well as with his family, many of whom have that same competitive spirit. He took great pride in his bowling family. Rich began oil painting in his retirement and his vision of what he saw and painted exploded with works of art which he signed with his handle "PALAMINO". Family enjoyed watching him "grow" with each new piece and he made sure to personalize everyone. Rich leaves behind his dear Diana (Herrera), of Cedar Crest, NM; his son Richard Jr. (Julene), CO; his daughter Debra (Greg) Wolfe, CO, and his daughter Rebecca Dougherty (Rick Romero), ABQ. Also his sister Norma Ann (Wayne) Peterson, ABQ; his sister-in-law Mary (Clyde) Rishavy, Owatonna, MN; brother-in-law Roger (Darlene) Rishavy, Rochester, MN; and sister-in-law Bernice (Richard) Mostrom, Ocean City, MD. Rich also leaves nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way; nine nieces and nephews and all those greats. He was preceded in this journey by his wife of 49 years, Gladyce; his parents Otto and Minnie (Schjei) Matthies of Ellendale, MN; brother Melvyn of Ft Worth, Texas; and sister Jean (George) Blouin of Ellendale, MN. Rich chose cremation so he can be interred with his family at the Memorial Garden Cemetery in Steele County, MN at a later date. It was also his wish to be buried in New Mexico. Burial will be on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 3:00pm at the Veteran's National Cemetery in Santa Fe. A memorial service will be held in Albuquerque on Saturday, Sept. 1st at the Veteran's Memorial Garden at 5:00pm with an American Legionnaire's military salute, and then friends and family will gather at American Legion Post 49 at 7:00pm to honor and celebrate the life of a wonderful, vibrant, spiritual, and loving man. He left a huge void. He will be missed. God Bless and keep him and his beautiful baby blues! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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OLGAARD -- MIKAYLA A. Age 33, died August 9, 2012. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Evans Chapel on the campus of the University of Denver. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Please visit fairmount-cemetery.com for more information.
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PADORKE -- ROSEMARY Rosemary (Auntie Rosie and Auntie Teetu) Muniz Padorke, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 12, 2012. Mrs. Padorke is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Mrs. Padorke was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Padorke. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerome Muniz, Albert Muniz Jr., Rafael Castillo, Pedro Muniz, Hilario Muniz Jr., and Emilio Muniz. Please visit: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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PARR -- CLAUDE (CC) Age 71, went to be with his Lord on August 7, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Dean Parr; his mother, Josephine Parr; and by his brother, Ray Parr. He is survived by brothers Frank Parr, Tom Parr and wife Selma, George Parr and wife Norma. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who deeply appreciated the time he spent taking them to Bingo as small children and playing cards with them. He is also remembered for playing Santa Clause - most recently to the fatherless children in Los Lunas. CC was dearly loved and will be missed. CC retired from the Air Force and the service was important to him. He served in Viet Nam, Italy, Greece and Germany. Memorial services will be held at Riverside Funeral Home, 235 San Mateo NE, on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00am. Burial will be held at a later date at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit the online guest register for CC at: www.riversidefunerals.com
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RODARTE -- JOYCE A. Age 63, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 12th. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Elvis and Joyce have left the building! REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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SECHRIST -- JOHN STERLING Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, August 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; his son, Gary J Sechrist and fiance Carla; grandchildren, David E Sechrist, Ryan G Sechrist and wife Linda Gonzalez, Jeffrey J Sechrist, Cyrus A Sechrist, Jacob R Sechrist, and Kourtney A Kimbrel. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Inez, David Jr, Eve, Joshua, Jimmy, Ryanna, Aliyah, Isaiah and Julie; many other family and friends. Mr. Sechrist was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Gladys Sechrist, and his daughter, Deborah A Kimbrel. He served our country in the United States Army and in the Army Reserve. He has been a faithful member of St Paul's United Methodist Church since 1974. Mr. Sechrist retired from Mountain Bell after 31 years, worked with H & R Block for 13 years, was on the board for First Financial as Treasurer and was a counselor at SCORE. He also belonged to Defined Fitness where he worked out with the Water Rats. John was loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 16, 2012, 11:00 am at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St Paul United Methodist Church or the Assistance League of Albuquerque, 5211 Lomas Blvd NE. Please visit our online guest book for John at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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SMITH -- LILLIAN Was born on September 3, 1928 in Worth County, Georgia. She passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the age of 83. Lillian leaves to mourn, a beautiful family and was able to foster 68 children in 29 years. Services will be held at Community Missionary Baptist Church, 224 Unser Blvd. NE. Suite C., Rio Rancho, NM. 87124. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:00am, with Rev. M. Brown officiating. Thanks to Dialysis on Grande in Rio Rancho. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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ZIERIS -- MARGARET A. Age 84, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012. She is survived by two children and five grandchildren. Margaret will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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