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BIGGS -- JAMES P. "ROCKY" The family wishes to thank the many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. Please visit our online guest book for Mr. Biggs at: riversidefunerals.com. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO BLVD NE 505-764-9663
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

BOURGUET -- AMALIA A. age 84, born and raised in Las Palomas, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 27, 2011 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Bourguet is survived by her loving children, Mary Ida Martinez and husband, Joe, Alfred Bourguet and wife, Theresa, Dolores Bourguet, Mickie Silva and husband, Arthur; her brother Diego Robert (Bob) Armijo; grandchildren, Elaine Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Natalie Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Kristina Webster and husband, Rusty, Laura Bourguet, Arlena Bourguet, Anthony Bourguet and wife, Tanya, Jacquelyn Silva, Marialisa Silva, and Andrew Silva; great-grandchildren, Michael and A.J. Bourguet. Mrs. Bourguet was preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-three years, Napoleon Bourguet; daughter, Margaret Bourguet; and her parents, Hinofrio and Miquela Armijo. Mrs. Bourguet graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1945, and married Napoleon in 1946, upon his return from service in WWII. They moved to Albuquerque to begin their family. Mrs. Bourguet had a loving smile and generous heart. She made everyone feel special, and always had food for everyone, especially on Sunday's after Mass, where the day was spent at her house. She was a loving Mom, and "Grama", and nothing meant more to her than her grandchildren, whom she adored. Mrs. Bourguet was a member of St. Edwin Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, the Legion of Mary and a CCD teacher. Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2012 at St. Edwin Catholic Church, 2150 Barcelona SW, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.by Father Bill Sanchez. Final visitation will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Edwin Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m., Father Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Martinez, Stephen Martinez, Andrew Silva, Diego Armijo, Ernest Armijo and Jake Bourguet. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Bourguet, Tommy Hernandez, Luis Armijo, and Rusty Webster. Please visit: gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

BRODY -- JEROME "JERRY" Passed away on December 29, 2011 at age 85. He was a long time resident of Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ and a more recent resident of Albuquerque, NM. Dear father of Richard (Cheryle, who was Jerry's special angel) and Robert (Jun), grandfather to A.J. and Eve, husband of Norma (nee Abrams) and brother of the late Allan, his twin. Jerry was a graduate of Temple University and was a professional musician for almost 70 years. He was a World War II veteran where he proudly served the Navy in Japan as a medical specialist. He worked at the Department of the Army for over 35 years where he achieved one of the top civilian positions and will be remembered by anyone that knew him as an intelligent, fun-loving individual with a great sense of humor who always put his family first. Private services will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at: www.act.alz.org/goto/Jerry.Brody. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerry at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

BRYANT -- MAVELDA TOLAND A service will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Graveside service will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Memory Gardens of Farmington, in Farmington, NM. Please visit Mavelda's Online guest book at: www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

CASTILLO -- FRANK S. Was born August 9, 1929 in Barelas (Albuquerque), NM. He passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at his home in Albuquerque at the age of 82. Frank was a member of the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Knights of Columus, the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.), and the Solo Club. His hobbies include tap dancing (Fishback Studio), country and western dancing, growing flowers, bicycle riding, and traveling. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jennie D. Castillo who passed away October 16, 2008; parents, Francisco and Maria Castillo; brothers and sisters, Carmen Gutierrez, Earnest Castillo, Tony Castillo, Victor Castillo, and Avilio Castillo; and granddaughter, Wendy Lucero. He is survived by his children, Stephen and Dalila Castillo of the Republic of Panama, Nancy and Manuel Lucero of Albuquerque, Ken and Linda Castillo of Albuquerque, Cynthia and Chris Garcia of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jesse and Moraima Castillo of Alpine, Texas, Angela and Fernando Valenciana of Ft. Worth, Texas, Manuel III and Courtney Lucero and Timothy and Natalie Lucero, all of Albuquerque, Kenneth and Amanda Castillo, Sarah and Joseph Velasquez, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Carlos, Edmar, and Joshua, Diego and Madison, Destiny, Aldon, Jalyn and Austin, Timothy Diego, Mariah, Kenneth III and Elijah; great-great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Dino, Robert, Kenneth, and Ashlee; brothers and sisters, Stella Prenni, Felix Castillo, Rupert Castillo, Mary Wildman, and Lydia Guevara. The extended family of Frank Castillo, Margarita Sanchez and Premetivo Sanchez, both deceased. The surviving extended family, Lorretta Lopez, Mercy Gurule, Mary Grossete, Valentina Ruland, Josie Gonzalez, Gilbert Sanchez, and Gloria Sanchez. Services will be held at San Jose de los Duranes Mission, 2110 Los Luceros Road NW. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, January 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Private family burial will take place at a later date. Pallbearers will be, Joseph Valasquez, Kenneth Castillo Jr., Manuel Lucero III, Timothy Lucero, Jesse Castillo, and Anthony Sanchez. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street NW ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

DABBS -- CARL Passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born on March 17, 1920 in Alabama, one of seven children. They were orphaned at a young age. Carl kept the family together by working in a CCC camp in California in the late 1930's. Dabbs worked in Alaska on the DEW line and came to NM to work for Western Electric. He met his wife Robbie of almost 50 years in Farmington when both worked for Mountain Bell. Others who survive Carl are his sister, Margaret; sisters-in-law, P.J. Sparks, Norma Fauquar, Gloria Harden, Raye Kirkmeyer, Rita Dabbs, and Mary Louise Dabbs; and many nieces and nephews. He kept a close relationship with his siblings, nieces and nephews through frequent trips and family reunions. They knew they could always count on "Uncle Carl". Carl, a devoted Christian and Deacon, was a member of First Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Carl and Robbie showed compassionate Christian service by helping widows, doing yard work for others, making weekly visits to the sick and home bound, and those in nursing homes. They provided transportation to church for many seniors who could no longer drive. Carl taught a children's Sunday school class for many years at FBC and faithfully attended midweek prayer meetings and Bible study. He was honored for some 25 years of volunteer service to the homeless at Noon Day ministry. Carl enjoyed fishing and played weekly golf for over 20 years with Art Wood, Bob Boyd, Tommy Ferguson and Travis Ferguson. He and Robbie enjoyed travelling around the US and the world. They spent many summers at the Colorado cabin of special friends John and Jean Hawk. Carl was also active with the Telephone Pioneers, Shriners and Elks Club. Friends may visit French University Chapel on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at French University Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Albuquerque building fund, 4601 Paradise Blvd., Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guest book for Carl at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University NE 505-843-6333
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DURAN -- NAPOLEON "NAP" Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 30, 2011. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Erlinda G Duran, sons, J. D. "Joe" Duran and wife Joanne, J. Laurence Duran, daughter, Pauline Therese Roche and husband Rick, grandchildren; Kerri Murphy, Christopher Sandoval, Gabriel Duran II wife Robin, Lori Sandoval and husband Josh, Jennifer Gohrick, Elliott Duran, James Parr and wife Lara and great grandchildren; Sean Murphy, Synderalia, Valientino and Gabriel Duran III, Audrey and Sophie Gohrick. Mr Duran was preceded in death by his children, Gloria Jean Sandoval, Gabriel John Duran, Marian Josephine Lundberg, parents Jose Sotero Duran and Josephine Duran. He was a member of the IBEW # 611, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge and the SAL Post # 49. Nap was also a member of John XXIII Catholic Community. Rosary will be recited Monday, January 2, 2012, 6:00 PM at French - Lomas location. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 3:00 pm at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE, Albuquerque. Friends may visit French - Lomas, Monday, 5:00 am-6:00 pm. Please visit our online guestbook for Nap at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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EYSTER -- CONNIE JOAN Age 70, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. She went home to be with Our Lord and Savior after a battle with Lymphoma. Connie was blessed with a wonderful family, leaving behind her husband of 52 years Larry Eyster, daughter Angela Manning and husband Dean, son Michael Eyster and companion Veronica Placencio, son David Eyster and wife Sarah; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two sisters and many other family members and friends. Connie was born in Angola, IN and lived many years in Lindsey, OH before moving to Albuquerque in October of 1982. She loved the beautiful blue skies and climate of New Mexico where she loved to nurture and grow her flowers and plants. Connie was also the most avid sports fan. She was always the one to call if you couldn't remember a coach's name or something about a team. Most of her TV watching was spent on ESPN, especially when DUKE was playing basketball. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend that will forever be the wind beneath our wings! A private family memorial will take place at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial donations can do so in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a condolence, please visit the online guest book at www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

GALLEGOS -- CONRAD Gallegos-The family would like to thank all their relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 salazarandsonsmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

GANDER -- DOROTHY A. age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John E. Gander; daughters, Sharon Gander of Kansas City, MO, Peggy Gander of Bozeman, MT, Linda Baker of Lake Oswego, OR; sisters, Betty Lou Hoffman, Barbara Erickson and husband, Bill; grandsons, Jesse and Jay Schaplow; granddaughters, Danielle Baker Potter and Corinna Baker; great-grandson, Xander Potter. Mrs. Gander was preceded in death by her parents Edward Albert and Fern Marie "Peg" Hoffman. She was a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque where memorial services will be held on January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Floral tributes will be accepted for the memorial service or memorial donations may be made to donors' local library in honor of Dorothy's love of reading. The family would be honored to receive special memory stories online at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012