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BUBP -- EILEEN SELMA Age 74, a long time resident of Albuquerque died August 24, 2012, at Canyon Rehabilitation Center, after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born on February 5, 1938 in Celina Ohio, to Albert and Marcella Clausing. She graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1956. She continued her education, graduating from the Lima school of Business. Eileen was married to Gene LeRoy Bubp on March 15, 1958. They then moved to Detroit Michigan, finally residing in Albuquerque NM in 1972. Eileen was the secretary for the District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church, followed by 17 years as the office manager of the Albuquerque Hearing and Speech Center. Eileen was also a very active member at St. Johns Methodist Church. Her passions were butterflies, sewing, cake decorating and gospel music. Eileen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gene; sons, Doug, Dana and their spouses; daughter Kendra Stoma and spouse; four grandchildren; brother, Dean Clausing. Preceded in death by infant daughter Brenda Lynn Bubp. A memorial service will be held at Riverside Funeral Home in Albuquerque, on Saturday, September 1st at 2:00pm.
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CHAVEZ -- SOPHIA "SOPHIE" M. Age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend completed her journey on this earth and entered into eternal life with the Lord, Sunday, August 26, 2012 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bernalillo on September 17, 1922. Sophie was a life long resident of Bernalillo and is where she lovingly raised her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony A. Chavez; daughter-in-law, Rosalita Chavez; brother, Randy Hurtado; sister, Dolores Hurtado and her parents. Sophie is survived by her loving children, Ruth Lopez and husband Richard, Mildred and Errol Chavez; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Viola Garcia, Josephine Bernal and husband Jesse; five godchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Chavez; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm followed by a reciting of the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will also be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:00 am; Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Pallbearers are Eddie DeLara, George Gabaldon, Santiago Montoya, Richard Lopez, Mark A. Lopez and Antoinette Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Bruce Gibson, Justin Sisneros, Benito Mirabal, Joey Garcia, Joel Archuleta, Joseph Hurtado and Robert Bernal. Sophie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Tonni Steen, Erlinda Wiggins, Bernadette Chavez, Maria Vasquez, Bruce Gibson and all the nurses and support staff at Heartland Hospice. Your care, support, and kindness will forever be remembered. To view information or to leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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FLORES -- BROOKLYN ISABEL Age 14 months, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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FRESQUEZ -- ALVINO Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. He was born on January 6, 1928. He and his wife Tillie were married 51 years. He proudly served his country in the Korean War. He worked for the telephone company approximately 30 years and then retired. Alvino enjoyed traveling and visiting his family who lived in various parts of the country and the world. When at home, his passion was fishing. He fished in almost all of the lakes in New Mexico including Cochiti, Bluewater, Elephant Butte, Santa Rosa, Roswell, and Heron. He was also a talented artist, and enjoyed working in his garden. He was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Alvino is survived by his three daughters, Diane Fresquez Hudson and husband Richard of Brussels, Belgium, Maureen Smith and husband Steve of Frisco, TX, and Arlene Fresquez Patrick and husband Mark, of Summit, NJ; five granddaughters; brothers and sisters, Prestina Sanchez-Davis of Albuquerque, Effie Fresquez Chavez of Albuquerque, Gloria Mendola and husband Peter of Roswell, NM; Linda Yrisarri of Anaheim, CA; Chris Fresquez and wife Marilyn of Belen, NM, and Anthony Fresquez and friend Gerri Candelaria of Rio Rancho, NM; and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Belen Cemetery in Belen, NM. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE (505) 823-9400
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HANKS -- MELVIN V. SR. Age 84, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. Arrangements are pending. www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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HOGAN -- ANNIE JONES Memorial services will be held today from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., followed by a reception from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brookdale Living, 300 Valencia Dr SE, Main Living Room.
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JAMES -- BETTY REED was born on August 28, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio to Merl and Norma Reed. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where Betty graduated from Sandia High School in 1965. Betty then attended UNM and received Masters in both Public Administration and Criminal Justice. Betty had many honors as an educator and rehabilitation counselor. She helped thousands of people, in multiple states and even started a homeless shelter for teens. If anyone needed help they could count on her open door policy. Betty would help if you needed a place to sleep, something to eat or just a friend to talk to. She would always be the first to help in any way she could. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Reed and a sister, Patty Lewis. She survived by her father, Merl Reed; sister, Sally Wiscott; son, Michael James and wife Renee; brother-in-law, Ronnie Wiscott; and many nieces, nephews, and many, many close friends. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services- Wyoming Chapel. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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NAJAR -- DANNY F. was born on October 4, 1952 and passed away on August 23, 2012. Please visit Danny's online guest register at: www.riversidefunerals.com Services entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 505-764-9663
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PENA -- GUADALUPE C. "LUPE" Age 92, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at VistaCare in Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 1001 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM. A Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church, 1002 DeBaca, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church in Carlsbad, NM with Fr. Cyprian Uline, OFM, Conv. officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 575-885-6363, is in charge of the arrangements. Guadalupe C. "Lupe" Pena was born December 12, 1919 in Otis, New Mexico to Demetrio and Cayetana (Chacon) Pena. He was a rancher during his young life. Lupe married Anita Navarrette in 1940 and they soon began their family. He worked for Eddy County from 1954 to 1970, after which he moved to Albuquerque and began working for the Department of Transportation. Lupe retired in 1985. His life wish was to own a small ranch and ride horses. Lupe's wish was granted living in Belen, New Mexico where he enjoyed life. Later he moved back to Albuquerque. Lupe's last desire was to come back home to Carlsbad where he will be laid to rest. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lupito and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are his wife, Anita Pena of Albuquerque, NM; 14 children: Delma Lopez of Carlsbad, NM, Elizema Pena of Carlsbad, NM, Demetrio Pena and wife, Mary of Tucson, AZ, Samuel Pena of Tucson, AZ, Mary H. Munoz and husband, Adam of Albuquerque, NM, Elva Pena of Albuquerque, NM, Evangelina Navarrette and husband, Guillermo of Albuquerque, NM, Esther Boyd and husband, Jerry Lee of Carlsbad, NM David Pena and wife, Otilia of Albuquerque, NM, Gloria Campos and husband, Sam of Carlsbad, NM, Lorinda Bailey and husband, Frank of Fair Oaks, CA, Lucinda Tafoy and husband, Rick of Albuquerque, NM, Laurie Ann Fluellen and husband, Michael of Albuquerque, NM, Louie Pena and wife, Joyce of Albuquerque, NM; 46 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Martin Pena of Lubbock, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adam P. Munoz, III, Abel Lopez, David James Pena, Larry Francia, Derek Bruce, Andrew Rocha, Sam Campos and Jessica Munoz. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed at: dentonwood.com.
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PEREA -- RALPH L. Age 49, was born May 6, 1963. His Lord and Savior came for him on Friday August 24, 2012. He is free from pain. He will be greeted by his father, Ramon Perea; brothers, Ramon Jr., Tony; nephews, Louie and Miguel; and his niece Lupe. He is survived by his loving wife, Ramona Perea; son, Nathan Perea; daughters, Rachel and Antionette Perea; four grandchildren, Enrique, Ariana, Analicia, Anessa; his mother, Rachel Perea; brothers, Joseph, James, Peter and wife Joann, Paul and wife Linda, Pat and wife Theresa, John Perea; sisters, Maryann and husband Eloy Ortega, Patsy, Judy and husband Danny Narvaiz. A victory celebration with Ralph being in the radiant presence of his heavenly Father will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Interment is to follow at Agua Fria Cemetery Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers are Billy Garcia, Fabian Ulibarri, John Perea, Manuel Perea, Dominic Perea, and Jonathan Ortega. Honorary Pallbearers are Enrique Perea and Nathan Perea. Please visit Ralph's online register book at: www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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PETERSON -- ANNE MARIE Age 56, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. 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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SANCHEZ -- LUCIANO (LUCUS) Age 54 , a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Saturday August 25, 2012. Luciano is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years Dee Dee Sanchez; daughter, Tanya Arellano, husband, Manuel and two sons, Luciano Sanchez II and wife, Jessica and Nathan Lucero; eight beautiful granddaughters, Eileena, Sophia, Antonia, Isabella, Alejandra, Arianna, Natalie and Vanessa; sisters, Viola, Jessie and husband Fred and Vera; one brother, Frank and wife, Lily; and several nieces and nephews. Luciano was preceded in death by his beloved parents Meliton and Antonia Sanchez and his two brothers, Joe and Robert. Luciano was known for his kindness and his love for his wife, kids, granddaughters as well as friends and family. A Rosary for Luciano will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2012. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Johnny Acosta, Matthew Sanchez, Anthony Acosta, Robert Sanchez, Carlos Sais and Robert Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lucas Duran and Frankie Sanchez. Friends may visit Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Please visit our online guestbook for Luciano at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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SMITH -- GUADALUPE "LUPE" Born on May 2, 1931 in San Fidel, New Mexico; passed from this world on August 23, 2012 surrounded by her family. Lorenzo and Clara Jaramillo raised Lupe in Cubero, New Mexico and she graduated from our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo in 1949. She met Louis Smith at a dance in 1953 when he was stationed here in the Army. They married that same year and began raising a family shortly thereafter. Louis was in the Army for almost half of their life together and they traveled extensively with their six children throughout their career. Lupe met every challenge put before her as a military wife and loved her family above all else. Lupe is survived by her husband of 59 years, Louis. Lupe is also survived by many members of the rather large Jaramillo clan, including her brother, Lorenzo Jaramillo; sisters Susie Soto, Mary Helen Lopez, and Marcella Baca; her children Louis and wife Mona, Kathy Trujillo and husband Gerry, Maria Hockerson, Patrick Kevin and wife Lynnetta, Tim and wife Amy, and Michele Giacomo and husband Michael; grandchildren Merlin Smith, Maaite Girdner, Jordan and Shelby Trujillo, Nick and Dillon Hockerson, Karly Gevas, Jasmine Ruth, Tim, Adam and Matthew Smith, Nicole Olivas, and Madison and Bianca Giacomo; great-grandchildren Ian and Anna Girdner and Brooklyn Olivas. A Rosary will be recited Monday, August 27, 2012, 6:30pm at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 9:00am at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM with a reception to follow. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00pm. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Hockerson, Dillon Hockerson, Adam Smith, Matthew Smith, Merlin Smith, Tim Smith, and Jordan Trujillo. Please visit our online guestbook for Lupe at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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VIGIL -- LLOYD J. (ELOY) age 92, passed away at his home, Friday, August 24, 2012. Lloyd was born November 30, 1919 in Raton, NM to Cesario Montes and Magdelina (Olivas) Vigil. As a young man, Lloyd moved to Albuquerque. With the exception of a brief period away during the war, Lloyd was a resident of Albuquerque his entire adult life. He was a graduate of Menaul High School and served in the US Army in WWII. He was a long time member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. He was a retired funeral director and embalmer and worked for Garcia Mortuary for many years. Lloyd, also known to some as, Eloy, enjoyed dining out and being outside-even when that included doing yard work. His biggest hobby, however, was being with his family. He loved his family and most of all; he liked being involved in their lives. Lloyd had a fun sense of humor and he always had nicknames for many in his family. Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Emily; three children, Carol Raymond of Northbrook, IL, Tobie Arnold and husband James of Mocksville, NC and Leonard Vigil and wife Christine of Phoenix, AZ. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Carrie Merner, Chrissy Cicuto, Christy Culpepper, Eli and Mason Vigil; six great-grandchildren, Gabriella and Alessia Cicuto, Aidan and Grant Merner, Masun and William Culpepper; two sisters, Christy Puncer and Bella Garcia; numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 and a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at St Jude Thaddeus Church at 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Frongillo, Michael Frongillo, James Lopez, Patrick Chapman and Tom Chavez. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Jude Thaddeus Church Building Fund. To view information or leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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WEBB-LESTER -- DEBI Wife of Art Lester, passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Services are pending at Christ the King Anglican Church. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE (505) 823-9400
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