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ARAGON, NICK His family would like to thank all of those who have helped & supported them through their difficult time. Please visit Nick's online register book at www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 247-4124
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
ASTORGA, BERTHA JUNE SALCE SHAPIRO Bertha passed away on August 24, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her son Nathan Shapiro; three step-children: Felene Koen, Mike Astorga and Kyle Astorga; her sister Vivian Bonner; and many beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Cathleen Salce; and her husband, Joe Astorga. Her brother, Richard Salce passed away on October 26, 2012. Bertha was born on August 13, 1937 and raised in Corrales, New Mexico. She had moved to New Jersey when she was married to her first husband, Art Shapiro. She gave birth to her only son, Nathan, and also managed and ran various companies while there. She returned to New Mexico and during this time she met, Joe Astorga, whom she married and moved to Las Vegas, NV with. They worked together on several different successful business ventures. Bertha was known as a very kind, gentle soul and will be missed dearly by all that were lucky enough to be a part of her life. She was extremely caring and compassionate and touch- ed the lives of many people.
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
BERRY, KENDALL P. Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. He is survived by his wife, June Berry of Albuquerque; daughter, Linda (Stan) King; step-daughter, Ruby Tatum of Texas; and many grandchildren. Kendall was preceded in death by his parents, Pixley and Bessie Berry; and son, Ken Berry. He was a member of Mountainside United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge Mesa 68, the Scottish Rite, Ballut Abyad Shrine and the Shrine patrol. He was long time service manager for Frontier Ford and Bob Turner Ford. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at the Ballut Abyad Shrine Center, 6600 Zuni SE, with Reverend John Rech officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Ballut Abyad Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Berry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
BROWN, DIANA MARIE Age 49, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her dad, Johnny Brown. She is survived by husband, Vincent Garcia; daughter, Andrea Brown; sons, Mark Saiz and Vincent Garcia Jr.; mom, Annabelle Lucero Brown; sisters, Debbie Abeyta and husband Leonard, Sandra Banghart and husband Bill; brothers, Johnny Brown and wife Bernice, Chris Brown and wife Randi; grandchildren, Jaylene and Josiah Tugay; and several nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 6th at 8:00am, followed by funeral Mass at 9:00am at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with interment to follow.
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
CHAFFEE, HAROLD DEAN Dad was granted his final wish to live out his life in the home he built. He passed away peacefully November 1, 2012, two days after his 88th birthday. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille. He is survived by his three children, Mark, Diane, and Brian; son-in-law, Fred LaRoche; daughter-in-law, Erin Chaffee; grandchildren, Cole and Carmen; and sister, Jeanene Larcom and her husband, Gary. Dad served in the Army in WWII. His professional life was devoted to land development, real estate and custom home building. He owned and operated the Harold Chaffee Company. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio Dr., NE. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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FLYNT, MARY E. 11-24-26 - 11-05-07 My Star In Heaven My Mom I'm sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it, it's full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs. To say how much I miss you and to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain. To walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again. A daughter is never too old to miss her mom. I love you. Love & Always close to Heart. Your girls & me ;0)
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GRONERT, PATRICIA S. Patricia Belle Sparlin Gronert, March 22, 1936 to October 31, 2012. She was born in Miles City, Montana; her mother and father owned and farmed wheat on a section of land a mile southwest of Brusett, MT. Pat's maternal grandmother (Lay's) was from Kirksville, MO (northeastern MO northern influence) and traveled by wagon train at age 4 years to Virginia City in 1876 the diary of this trip is in the library at Montana State University, Bozeman. The route followed the Iowa/Missouri border west, north to Council Bluffs and across the Missouri River on railroad flatbed cars, then followed the Platte River. Her father, Joseph Sparlin, was from southwestern MO, near Neosho (southern influence). There is a Sparlin family cemetery west of Neosho, just beyond the overhead railroad crossing. Bushwacking was a major problem and the Sparlins temporarily moved south to Arkansas to avoid this. Pat's father Joseph Sparlin died in the hospital at Warm Springs, MT when she was 2 years old and her mother finished her teaching degree to support them. She kept the ranch and shared farming wheat with the JE Stanton family. Pat and her mother and grandmother lived in Dillon for her degree, and then successively in Conrad, Powell, WY, and finally Lewistown. At Powell, her mother taught art to the Japanese children at the Heart Mountain WY internment camp. She moved after 6 months the people in Powell were unkind "She teaches Japs" and she moved to Lewistown. Pat was a gifted soprano from age 12. After high school in Lewistown, she studied one year at the University of Montana, Missoula, and then nursing at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. In summer 1954, while on the obstetrics delivery ward, she met Gerald Gronert, a senior medical student working on the 3-11 shift as a nurse technician. The obstetrics ward delivered 50 babies every 24 hour period in 4 delivery rooms. Pat and Ger became engaged in about 3 weeks and were married by Rev. John Aye Ross on December 26, 1957 at the Methodist Church on the southwest corner of Ashland and Harrison. The church is long gone. They lived in a one room apartment at Mr. Allen's Apartments, then on the northwest corner of Damen and the rapid transit tracks. After graduation in 1958, they moved to St. Louis for Ger's internship at the City Hospital; Pat worked in pediatrics. They lived in the Pruitt-Igoe Housing project that was torn down in 1972. Their apartment was on the 9th floor; the elevator stopped at 1, 5, and 8, so moving in and out was a challenge. Brian Joseph Gronert was born at City Hospital March 8, 1959. In summer 1959 they moved to Denver for 2 years' residency and 5 years' private practice in anesthesia. The pediatric rotation was at LA Children's Hospital, Sept through Dec 1960. Pat and Ger drove in their Plymouth station wagon, and camped along the way, above the Toroweap Overlook on the North Rim and on the beach at Lake Mead. Nancy Ellen Gronert was born at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital November 3, 1960 (indigent care for resident's families). They returned to Denver and Pat had Gail Ann December 1, 1963, and Mary Elizabeth May 21, 1965. They moved to Rochester, MN in summer 1966. Ger was drafted in 1967 and they had 2 years in San Antonio. Pat's interest in horses there led to buying Charley and Bingo. They returned to Rochester and she selected a 23 acre farm south of Pine Island for our home. In time she had 11 horses and ponies, a great time. Pat traveled by bus (limited parking) to Minneapolis to achieve a Bachelor's degree in Greek and Latin at the University of Minnesota. In 1986, we left MN for Davis, CA, and Pat selected a wonderful home with 6 acres pasture between Davis and Woodland for her horses and cats. Upon Ger's retirement in 1999, we moved to Albuquerque, with cats at home and 2 horses, Sam and Cash, boarded at Emile Gonzales' stable. Pat loved her cactus garden, walking the ditch trails, and the overall Albuquerque environment. She had a heart attack in September 2012, with damage to the septum between left and right ventricles. Despite surgery, her lungs were unable to recover from excessive blood flow and pressure, and she died after 54 hospital days.
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
HOLZKA, KATHRYN Her family would like to thank all of those who have helped & supported them through their difficult time. Please visit Kathryn's online register book at www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 247-4124
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
LOPEZ, ANTHONY M. Born June 10, 1976, Passed away November 5, 2008. Anthony, it has been 4 years since you left this world. We miss you every day son. Your mother, your brother, your sons Dominic and Anthony Jr. and I miss your smiling face and mischievous ways. I know that you are in a better place but we still you. We all love you son.
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
MEDINA, JOYCE F. Age, 36, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012 surrounded by her family after a long struggle with a chronic illness for many years. Joyce is survived by husband, Manny, sons, Christopher, Adrian, Matthew and daughter, Olivia Medina; mother, Celeste Tapia; father, Sendalio (Sandy) and wife Bernie Garcia, brother, Eugene and wife Tanya Garcia, sister, Lisa and husband Shane Muth, grandmother, Flora Lucero; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Antonio and Maria Medina; her dearest friend Lori Johnson; and many other family and friends who will miss her. Joyce was preceded in death by her step-father, Lorenzo E Tapia. Joyce was a member of Risen Savior Catholic Church. She was passionate about her children's education and their involvement in the arts, including chorus, theater and dance. She was known for her time spent in volunteering at the Manzano Day School Parents Association. Rosary will be recited Monday, November 5, 2012, at 7:00 pm, at Risen Savior Catholic Church, and Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10:00 am at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Interment will take place following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Baila! Baila! Dance Academy at 280 Girard Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Joyce at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MILLER, ALBERT ALEXANDER Age 84, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. Albert is survived by his sister, Margaret Khan; children, Maria McNeill and Richard Miller; grandchildren, Amanda and Diana McNeill. Albert was born in New York City on November 19, 1927, to Edward and Ellen Miller. He served in the Army Signal Corps from 1954-1957, and after his service returned to studies at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn while working as an electronic technician at the Capehart Corporation. After graduation he went to work for Pan American Airlines as an aircraft mechanic and later a maintenance supervisor, and remained at Pan Am until his retirement in 1984. In 1958 Albert married Esther Bonilla, and the following year Esther gave birth to twins Maria and Richard. The family lived in New York City until 1965, when they moved to Hempstead, NY. After retiring the couple moved to Rio Rancho, NM, where they resided until the time of their deaths. Throughout his life Albert had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge across a vast array of subjects, and was always happy to share his explorations of new fields with those around him, especially children. Although he never worked formally as a teacher as his wife Esther did, he will always be remembered as one of the best. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 am with the Funeral Services following at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow with burial beside his wife at Vista Verde Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
MONTOYA, DORELLA 11/5/46 - 5/6/12 Happy Birthday Mom!! We miss you everyday. I found something Ariana wrote for you, and it made me cry: "R.I.P. to the most amazing Nana ever. I wish it meant 'return if possible'. You were everything to me, not a day goes by where I don't think about you and wish you were still here to help me through life because I'm living in pure denial. You truly have the best advice, but now you're somewhere else, somewhere special.
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
MURPHY, MARY FRANCES (6/20/20-9/7/12) Mary F. Murphy passed from this life to the green pastures beside still waters described in the 23rd Psalm on September 7, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Dennis (Pat) Murphy for 62 years before his passing in 2007. The Murphys quietly, anonymously, faithfully, supported children in diverse ways. Mary Frances' eyes lit up at the sight of any child. She encouraged, supported and prayed for every child of whom she was aware. Mary Frances grew up in Madison, Kansas during the Depression. She was the daughter of entrepreneur Aaron Sauder and his wife, a one-room school teacher named Bessie Wiggins Sauder. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in journalism and went on to work in Kansas City for the Hereford Journal. She also worked as a substitute teacher, and tutored in various cities where she and Pat lived. Mary Frances is survived by her daughters Pamela Paige Murphy-Young (and husband Mel) and Patty Smith (and husband Paul). She is also survived by her much-loved granddaughters Dakota Young Garves (and husband Eric) and Katherine Keili Young. She cherished the friendship and affection of a wide circle of people not mentioned here.
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PALLADINI, ROBERT ERNEST Nov. 18, 1927-Nov. 5, 2011 In Loving Memory of Our Father and Grandfather Our lives were changed forever, 1 year ago today, when our Creator called you home. We miss you so much, Dad! We continue to Honor you as best as we can, by living our daily lives to the fullest and we continue to pursue our hopes and dreams as you would want us to. Give Mom a hug and kiss from us. You are both in our hearts, thoughts and prayers today and everyday. The Palladini Family
Published on: Mon November 05, 2012
PORTS - WESTERFELD, JUANITA M. August 24, 1927 - November 3, 2012. What matters the most is the dash between the years. For the dash represents all the years of love that she gave. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Penny Ports and husband, Tom Gray; her son, John Ports and wife, Carrie; grandchildren, Matthew Ports and wife, Misha, Amanda Goolsby and husband, Jared and Jeremy Ports; great-grandchildren, Eli, Judah, Ezra Ports and Kylee Goolsby; sister, Freida Everett; brothers Fred Westerfeld, Norman Westerfeld and wife, Sandy; numerous nieces and nephews. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Joe Ports; sister, Violet Birrell; and brother, Art Westerfeld. Services will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Westside. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit FRENCH - Westside, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Death is the last shadow before heaven's dawn. Please visit our online guest book for Juanita at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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PUTMAN, JUDITH ANN April 15, 1944 - November 1, 2012 TO KNOW HER WAS TO LOVE HER Judy passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on All Saints Day, Nov. l, 2012, after a courageous 3 1/2 year struggle with peritoneal cancer. Born in Chicago to Dorothy Lenora Durbin and William Hanlon Putman, Judy lived with her family in Chicago and Shreveport, LA, before they settled in Farmington, NM, when she was six. There she attended Catholic elementary school and Farmington High School, from which she graduated in 1962. She received a B.S. in education from the University of New Mexico in 1966, and she returned there at mid-career to obtain an M.A. in counseling. Judy was one of the first eight teachers hired by the Technical Vocational Institute (now Central New Mexico University) in Albuquerque, and she taught business skills there for 32 years. Upon her retirement from teaching, she became director of development of the Presbyterian Ear Institute in Albuquerque. She moved to Santa Fe after marrying Lee Dirks on December 28, 2001. While living in Albuquerque, Judy volunteered for many years at the Barrett House, a Catholic nonprofit that "provides housing and supportive services to women and children who are striving to break the cycle of homelessness." After moving to Santa Fe, she served for several years as a member of the board of directors of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. Her survivors include her husband, Lee Dirks, of Santa Fe; her son, Barry Epstein, his wife Cris, and their daughter Catie and son Charlie of Albuquerque; her daughter, Stacey Epstein, her husband Sol Henik, and their daughters Alexis and Aliyah of Lafayette, CA; her sister, Susan Putman, of Chandler, AZ, and her brother, William Putman, and his wife Kate of Phoenix, AZ; and many other loving relatives and legions of friends from the East Coast to Maui and many places in between. Judy's family expresses profound appreciation to Dr. Carolyn Muller and her colleagues at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center in Albuquerque for the superb care and caring that she received during her illness. We will be forever grateful. At Judy's request, a small private Roman Catholic service will be held for Judy, with only her immediate family present. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barrett House Foundation, 10300 Constitution Ave., N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87112. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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TSETHLIKAI, IAN ABEL "E" Happy 21st Birthday 11/5/91 - 6/21/12 We Love You & Miss You. You are our shining star & forever in our hearts. .aLwYz.N.4eVa. Mom, Dad, Brianna, Rochelle, Jaz, Ryan, Sabi, Adrian
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URBAN, ROSE Funeral Mass will be held today, 9:00am at St. Francis Church, 820 Broadway SE. Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30pm.
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WILLIAMS, RICHARD Age 73, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was born in Seven Pines, TX on April 4, 1939 to Thomas Thaddus and Lavania Elijah (Baxter) Williams. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Raymond. Richard is survived by his wife of 49 years, Wanda, his children; Rick Williams and wife Sharon, Debbie McCray and husband Scott, Tracy Williams and wife Michelle and Jeff Williams and Tracy Williams, all of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters, Johnnie Booth and husband Don, Roy Williams and wife Sarah, Betty Faircloth and husband Wayne, Nita Kennedy, Nina Rayne, Riley Williams and wife Darlene and Carolyn Wortham as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In 1996, Richard retired from IMC Potash Mines in Carlsbad and then moved to Rio Rancho. He retired from Intel in 2003. Hunting was one of Richard's hobbies but his biggest joy and his main loves were his family. He was "Papa" to his grandchildren and also endeared himself to his wife and children. His presence and his influence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho with the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. also at Grace Outreach Center. Interment, with Navy military honors, will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park at Sara Road and Meadowlark Lane SE in Rio Rancho. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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