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APODACA -- CONNIE A. 9/8/49 - 6/9/11 Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear sister!! Your memory is a keepsake. We think of you often and everyday of our lives. Say "Hello" to Mom, Dad and Johnny!! From your family, friends and the many, many other who miss you terribly.. Rachel, Marleen, Rose, Adeline, Mandy Anna Mae, Robert and especially Cael.
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KING -- ZORA LEORA Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012. She is survived by her son, Kenneth R. King and his wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Susan Ellis, James Wright, Ashley Wright, Lindsey King, Kelsey King, Shelby King, Clayton King and Jesse King; her great-grandchildren; her sister, Ruby Cacy and family; and her daughters-in-law, Sheila Wright and Robyn King. Zora was preceded in death by her father, Silas E. McAfee; mother, Zora V. McAfee; her husband of over 50 years, Raymond Marshall King; son, James Russell King; and son, Donald Marshall King. Zora was a long-standing member of the Northeast Heights Church of Christ. She loved gardening and traveling. Zora loved to spend time with her family and was a very generous person. She enjoyed entertaining and even had her own pilots license. Zora and her husband, Ray, owned and operated the Gibson Discount Centers for over 30 years. Friends and family may visit Zora on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 4:00-5:30 pm at French-Wyoming location. Services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Please visit our online guest book for Zora at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
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KLEYBOECKER -- KIM "KLEY" Age 56, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 after a brief struggle with melanoma. Kley was born in Hawaii. He and his brother Jeff spent their early years in Honolulu where their dad taught at lolani School. When he was eight, the Kleyboeckers moved to Albuquerque, where his father accepted an invitation to head the Science department at the Albuquerque Academy's new campus. Bill taught happily there for the next 25 years and Kley graduated from the academy in 1974. the Kleyboeckers spent summers in Pacific, MO at Camp Saunders. Kley followed his naturalist grandfather around camp learning about the birds, trees, insects, and reptiles, sparking his education and lifelong interest in the natural world. Kley earned his BA in Biology from UNM and was well on his way to his MS when Children were born; Cody and Mollie. He began a career as a computer programmer, but never lost his love for biology and ecology. He worked on a wide variety of projects throughout his career, most recently working on a long-time contract with the NM Environment Department. Very comfortable in the great outdoors, he spent some of his happiest times in the Grand Canyon with the Strecks, in the Gila with the O'Connor clan, in Baja with Dave and Luck, in Southeastern Utah with Dusty and with anyone else he could drag along or anywhere alone with a backpack on his back. Kley is the son of William Kleyboecker (d. 1988) and lifetime New Mexico Mountain Club member Alice Kleyboecker, recently deceased. He is survived by his children; Cody and Mollie, brother; Jeff; Nephew; William, cousin; Nancy Wade of Chicago his ex-wife and forever-friend Dusty Teaf. There will be a memorial get together at a future date, where Neil Young and Quality Retreads will be certainly make an appearance. Watch for an announcement in the Albuquerque Journal. Contributions can be made at www.tmre.org/whatsnew.html to the Ann and Don O'Neil Loreto Education Fund (OLEF) at 665 Tabor Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. this fund, created in the memory of Don and Ann O'Neil, facilities the continuing of students in Loreto, Baja California Sur beyond the sixth Grade. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-898-3160
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LOVATO -- FAUSTINO (TINO) Age 80, went home to be with his Savior on 9/4/12. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Helen; his brother Charlie Lovato; his children John Lovato, Michael (Tony) Lovato, his wife Diane, Terry Saiz, her husband Leroy, Beth Esquivel, her husband Ray, Christine Swaim, her husband John; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be held on Monday 9/10/12 at 7:00 pm, a Mass on Tuesday 9/11/12 at 11:00 am, both at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (5415 Fortuna Rd NW). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: UNM Cancer Center (505-272-4946).
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LUCERO -- FLORENCE Dec. 18, 1942 - Sept. 3, 2012 Passed away surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Mass will be September 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church(Bernalillo) 1:00 pm.
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MARTINEZ -- MELISSA HOPE To my sweet Melissa: Words cannot describe the pain and torment suffered throughout these years. "The Evil" in this world can cloud vision and influence judgment with cruel and malicious intent. Through our faith, hope and love we can be strong because in the presence of God, the truth will always prevail and "The Evil" will pay the ultimate price. One day we will meet again and what a joyous occasion that will be. We love and miss you. Your father Pat and the rest of the Martinez family.
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RUSH -- FLORENCE D. Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 4, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Arlene and husband Edward Carl, Sharon Bucher, Michele Trangucci, and Renee Rush; son, Robert Rush; granddaughters, Heather Kearney, Kristy Bucher and Andrea Gonzalez; grandsons, Leo Taormino, Jonathon Trangucci, and Phillip Johnston; brother,Ted Mizak; and sister, Janet Lundquist. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C Rush. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Florence enjoyed painting and decorating. Her celebration of life will be held on September 10, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at French Wyoming Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, at 12:00 p.m. Friends may visit French Wyoming on Sunday, September 9, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Florence at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
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TAFOYA -- MARIE E. was born April 21, 1940 and passed away on September 5, 2012. Please visit Marie's online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com Services entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE
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SOLANO -- RICHARD V. (RIC), DR. Born on April 3, 1927, a Chicagoan, died on September 2, 2012. Ric led an exciting life serving in the Merchant Marine in WWII and the Air Force during the Korean War. Following he earned his BS and MS degrees at Northwestern University in Communications, Journalism and Political Science and did advanced work at the University of Chicago and DePaul University in Psychology, Public Administration, Organizational Behavior, Management, Human Resources and Labor Relations. After graduate work, he was a reporter for the Chicago Daily News and a correspondent for Newsweek in Latin America. Later Ric served on management consulting projects in foreign countries and for stateside governments. After college and stateside teaching, he joined the Chancellor, University of California, San Diego as executive assistant. Here he completed PhD work, internship and licensure as a Marriage and Family psychotherapist. With his wife, they founded The Relationship Co., Inc and he co-authored CoupleSkills: Building Lasting Relationships. After retirement, he wrote fiction and published Yaqui Woman and the Crystal Cactus and Smalls' Run: Escape From Slavery and numerous short stories. Ric would want to be remembered as outgoing, happy and curious and a loving partner. He sought to be supportive of others. He loved life and the world and lived it fully. Ric is survived by his wife Dr. Rosemary Clarke of Albuquerque; his son Michael of Chicago and his wife Lore and grandchildren Rachel, Steven and Brandon Solano; his son Luke Solano of San Diego and grandchildren Nathan and Ruby Mae Solano; and by Scott Pitkin and his wife Laura Foster of Bloomington, Indiana and grandchildren Garrett and Kyler Pitkin. He is survived by his brother John Solano of Palatine, Illinois and brother Bill Solano and his wife Martha of Batavia, Ohio. He is also survived by his sister Lucy's son Bill Mulcahy and his wife Barbara of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
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ZARAGOZA -- MIGUEL CARO Passed away August 1, 2012 after an extended illness. He was director and founder of Miguel Caro y Fiesta Mexi- cana Dance Company. Miguel Caro was an active member of the Soka Gakkai International, a Buddhist world peace movement focused on bringing happiness and human revolution to all that encounter it. A Celebration of Life and a Memorial tribute will be held at the local SGI Buddhist center on September 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm, 1911 Sunshine Terrace SE, Albuquerque, NM All friends are welcome.
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MCNEILL -- CURTIS "RED" HOWARD Curtis "Red" Howard McNeill, age 71, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years, Fran McNeill; children, Janine Schwartz and husband, Larry, Shelly Broome and husband, Lyle, Leon McNeill and wife, Helene; grandchildren, Louis, Jasmine, Keisha, Max, Darwin, and Sophie; sisters, Donna Schoonmaker and Pat Wilcox and husband, Guy. Red was a member of the Southwest Motor Sports Association and the Alfa Romeo Car Club. A Celebration of Red's Life will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the home of Larry and Janine Schwartz. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Please visit our online guest book for Red at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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FRICKE -- MARIA CARMEN Age 88, was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2012. Maria was born in Okay Owingeh (San Juan), NM in 1924. She worked in Los Alamos where she met her husband and became a devoted military wife traveling the world with her husband during his 32 years of military service. They were married for 63 years. She retired from the U.S. Army Exchange System after 20 years of service. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, going to the casino and taking care of her rose bushes. She was devoted to her church and attended Mass daily. She was preceded her in death by her husband, Marcellus, in April 2011 and her son, Frank, in 2000. She is survived by her son, Mark and daughter, Deborah and husband, Ed Dunlap as well as their grandchildren, Jeffrey, Juli and Shaughn, David and Frankie; great-grandchild ren, Alexa, Zane, Madeline, Olivia, Audrey, Frankie and Natalia. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Shaughn, Frankie and Juli. Please visit our online guestbook for Maria at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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FINK -- GLENN D. REV. Age 81, an Albuquerque resident since 2000, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Janette Fink; four children, Michael Fink and wife, Janice; Amy Warner and husband Reid; Robert Fink and wife, Helen; John Fink and wife, Leona; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Maude (Culp) Fink; brother, Lowell Fink; and granddaughter, Kristan Fink. Glenn was born February 17, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Irvin and Maude (Culp) Fink. He graduated from Wakarusa High School in Wakarusa, IN in 1949. He loved to play all sports. He participated in basketball, baseball, track and cross-country. Glenn married his high school sweetheart, Janette Hartman in 1950. To this union four children were born, Michael of Henderson, NE, Amy, Robert, and John of Albuquerque. In the early years of marriage, he worked at the Northern Indiana Brass Company in Elkhart, IN, The Honey Crust Bakery in Goshen, IN and the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend, IN. He then was a dairy farmer until 1960, when he enrolled at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Moody in 1963. From 1963 to 1993, he pastored churches in Iowa, Minnesota, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Indiana, and New Mexico. During his ministry, he founded two churches and two Christian schools. Glenn also directed the construction of two new church buildings. He was director of Indian Missionary Services of Glendale, Arizona for several years. He was also a funeral associate with French Mortuary from 2000 to 2007. Glenn was a member of Faith Bible Church at Moon and Central Avenue in Albuquerque. Through the years, Glenn suffered many health problems and ailments. He endured cancer, open heart surgery, Parkinson's disease plus more than twenty surgeries. "He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge will award to all who have longed for His appearing." (2 Timothy 4:7) Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2:00 pm at Faith Bible Church, 9600 Central Ave SE, Moon and Central Ave, with Pastor David Broersma and Rev. Michael Fink officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit University, Friday, September 7, 2012 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Glenn at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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BACA -- SISTO "SONNY" 1931 - 2012 age 81, a resident of Adelino, NM passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He was a member the Farm Bureau and Machinist Union. In his early career he was a foreman for the Matisa Railweld in Chicago Heights, Ill. Sonny retired in 1986 after 26 years for the AT&SF Railroad in Albuquerque. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, farming and growing hot chili. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Baca; mother, Martinia Marquez Baca; and siblings, Adelena, Aaron, Lucy, Frances, Eva, Priscilla and Floyd. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Laura Baca; children, Robin and husband, Dale Stevenson, Annette and husband, Perry Sherwood, Louis and wife, Carol Baca, Julie Baca and boyfriend, Bobby Dearing; grandchildren, Annette and Josh Meyer, Leann and Brian Jenkins, Eric Jojola, Ashley Baca, Dominique and Tim Albright, Travis and Clint Chavez; great-grandchildren, Jasmyn, Scarlett, Alena and Brayden; and sister, Lena Mumme and husband, Bud. He is also survived by many loving, cousins, nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, beginning with a visitation on Saturday, September 8, at 9:30 a.m. with a Memorial Mass to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Sign Sonny's obituary at: www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
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SEELY -- DAWN M. Dawn, aged 57, was granted her Angel Wings on September, 1 2012. She was born in Watertown, Wisconsin in 1954. She was a very soft spoken, kind, and gentle soul. Her children and grandchildren lit up her life. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Michael Seely; her two children Jeanette Seely-Manual and Jeremy Seely; four grandchildren; her five siblings Gail Finley, Joan Frisch, Alan Schachtner, Joyce Jones, and Dean Schachtner; plus a loving mother Marilyn Schachtner, all from Albuquerque. She loved her flowers and gardening. She was a very reliable, conscientious, and faithful employee of Wal-mart for over 16 years. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 9:15 am at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Community; 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. A celebration of Dawn's life will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, in the Rose Scattering Garden. "Happy Birthday Baby". In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. She will be dearly missed by her family and very close friends. CREMATION SOCIETY OF NM 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE (505) 323-9000
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WILLINS -- PAT MCCALMONT (GILLESPIE), PH.D. Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Thursday, September 6, 2012. She is survived by her son, Stan Gillespie and wife, Laura Turnbough Gillespie; daughter, Gail Gillespie Cole and husband, Dr. Anthony Cole of Kingsport, TN; and grandchildren, Brent and Shawna Gillespie; Zachary Cole of New Zealand and Tyler Cole of Tampa, FL. Pat was a native of Nashville, TN and was born in 1928. She was active in education, civic and mental health fields and her lifelong love and interest was in helping children and their parents in her professional office from 1967 until she retired in 2000, particularly in the fields of corrective reading and counseling. Her professional life was devoted to children. She was selected to represent New Mexico as one of fifty participants for the International Interdisciplinary Seminar in Reading at the University of California in Santa Clara. She received her B.A., Master's and Ph.D from The University of New Mexico, where she was the graduate assistant in reading for two years at the Manzanita Center on the UNM campus. She taught for UNM, and also in workshops and as a temporary teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. As a private Counselor and reading specialist, Dr. Willins taught many children and adults to read and also served as president of the Junior Women's Club and the Albuquerque Association of Mental Health. She was a charter board member of the International Reading Association, Bernalillo County chapter and a charter Commissioner on the Mayor's Commission on Adult Literacy. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for the primary grades, and a deacon for the church. In 2004, she was among those honored as a 50-year member. She was a board member of the Albuquerque Child Guidance Center, the Community Council and the Albuquerque Rehabilitation Center. Patricia was a member of the National Reading Conference, the Albuquerque Association for Learning Disability, Pi Lambda Theta Honorary Society, and Literacy Volunteers of America where she was an instructor. She was a member of the Petal Pushers Garden Club and continued her love of growing geraniums inside her home during the winter months and outside in the summertime. She enjoyed feeding the wild birds and dabbling in oil painting. Patricia was a gifted pianist. She traveled often to Switzerland, Germany, and Austria - renting a car for 3 or 4 weeks, and photographing landscapes. She was an active golfer and bridge player at the Albuquerque Country Club where she served as secretary of the Women's Golf Association. Services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012, 3:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the All Faiths Receiving Home or the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society. Please visit our online guest book for Dr. Paticia Willins at : www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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FRANTZ -- CARL M. Age 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2012. He was born on November 5, 1919, in Clinton, IN to Joseph and Izora Frantz. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jane, and is survived by his daughters, Gay Hill, Laurie Carpenter and husband Mike; two grandsons, Chris Hill and wife Carol, and David Hill; and two great grandsons, Christopher and Caleb Hill. Carl was a devoted and caring husband and father and will be greatly missed. Carl joined the Army Air Corps as a cadet in January 1942 following Pearl Harbor, and after receiving his commission in March 1943, served as an aviation officer in the European Theatre of Operations during World War II. He later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico and enjoyed a 32 year career with Sandia National Laboratories, retiring in 1982. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Bill Willis, Marsha and the staff of Buena Vista Senior Care for their dedicated care and support. A private family service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Carl at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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