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PERALTA -- ALBINO "MIKE" Passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He is survived by his son, Mike and DIL Juanita and their two daughters; his brother, Florencio Peralta and family; his step children, Patti Drennan, Mary Denton, Kathy Lowman, Steven and David Bettencourt; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 501 N. Guadalupe St. in Santa Fe on Wednesday, May 9th at 12:15 pm.
        Published on: Mon May 07, 2012

SANCHEZ -- EMMA "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" MOM. MISS YOU, LOVE YOU ALWAYS. LINDA
        Published on: Mon May 07, 2012

YORK -- JIMMY FRANK Born August 19, 1934 in Quanah, TX to E.D. York and Ollie B. He passed away May 2, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, Shirley Burke and brother, Don York. He is survived by his former spouse, Cozette York; his daughters, Debra Miller and Teri York; son-in-law, Danny Miller; grandchildren, Paul, James, Alyssa and Valerie Ashbacher, Taryn Heller and Faith York; his brother-in law, Nicky Nelson; and other family members around the globe. He was an experienced hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He graduated from Joplin High School in May, 1953 and enlisted into the Marines in September, 1953. He served eight years and received an Honorable discharge. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and several Good Conduct Medals. His last discharge was in 1961. Once a civilian, he began working at Mountain Bell. He retired to Elephant Butte, NM in 1984 and has lived there since. He loved his family, gardening, canning, rock hunting and prospecting. We want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. Friends may visit French - Lomas Chapel Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., with Services beginning at 6:00 p.m. A reception will follow until 9:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nicky Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Paul Ashbacher, James Ashbacher, Danny Miller and Taryn Heller. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Jimmy at www.tributes.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Mon May 07, 2012

ACOSTA -- AURORA Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, May 5, 2012. She is survived by daughters, Olga and husband Jose Delgado and Elvia Chavez, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Dalia Delgado-Baca and husband Joseph Baca, Jose Delgado, Jr. and Leanna Jeantete and husband Matt Jeantete; eight great-grandchildren, Joey, Javier, Jacob and Maya Baca, Zenon Delgado, and Gabby, Danica and Aiden Jeantete; and her sister, Amparo Delia Montoya and husband Manuel Montoya. Mrs. Acosta was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Fermin Acosta. Abuelita loved to sing and dance, play dominos and tell stories to her grandchildren. She will be missed by all of her family. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:00 p.m., at French - Westside Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque. She will be laid to rest at Fairview Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Aurora at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

ALTAMIRANO -- LUCILE Died April 24, 2012 at the age of 85. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Manuel Altamirano; their son, Mark and his wife, Cecelia, of San Francisco, CA and their son, Jim and his wife, Kelly, of Albuquerque; their grandchildren, Tom, James, Sophia and Arlo: and her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Mal Mellington of Virginia. Lucile graduated from the University of Maryland and joined the US Armed Services as a physical therapist. While stationed at Ft. Bening, she met and married Dr. Altamirano. Lucile left her career in the army to raise her family. They moved to Albuquerque in 1954 and called it home ever after. Lucy loved tennis, skiing, and swimming; she traveled extensively and had a passion for reading and opera. Her friends and family will miss her humor and her generosity. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial will follow.
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

BENEFIELD -- CAROLINE 1926-2012 Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 3rd. Caroline was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe G. Benefield. She is survived by her children, Margie Lewis and husband, Clark, Carolyn Binkley and husband, George, Glen Benefield and wife, Karla, Joe Benefield and wife, Mary Anne, Connie Capps and husband, Ron, Bob Benefield and wife, Kathy, Pam Marino and husband Richard; as well as her wonderful grand and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Animal Humane Society. A graveside service at Terrace Grove Cemetery will be Tuesday, May 8, at 2:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., (505)-866-9992, where an online guest register is available at: www.noblinfuneralservice.com
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

BROWNE -- JOSEPH EDWARD 80 years old. Born August 18, 1931 to Joseph E. Browne, Sr. and Reba Maureen (Newland) Browne in Houston, TX, died May 3, 2012. He is survived by his children, Colleen Hanna (Bill), Fort Collins, CO, Suky Harte, Brighton, CO, and Steve Browne (Jenney), Ballwin, MO; grandchildren Nick Hanna (Rhonda), Rio Rancho, Emily Ostapovich (Ryan), Fort Collins, CO, Amy DeVan, Denver, Greg Zimmerman, Brighton, CO, Jason Browne, Albuquerque, Celena Wilde (Josh), Albuquerque, Andrew Browne, Chicago, Daniel Browne (Elyse), Scott Air Force Base, IL, Michael Browne, Fort Benning, GA, Brian Browne, Fort Hood, TX; and great-grandchildren, Maria, Lucy, Daphne, Katie Bell, Dane, Christian and Isaiah. Also surviving are his sister Mary Couch; nieces Melanie, Lisa, Shelly, Reba; nephew John; and grand-nieces and nephews Katie, Kyle, Michael, Mary Elizabeth, Megan, Holly, Glenn and Cody, all of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Buddy; and several aunts and uncles in Texas. He was particularly fond of his uncle John T. The passing of his mother in 2005 was very difficult for him. Though born in Houston, he came to Albuquerque as a young boy, and remembered riding his bike with his friends from his home in the southeast heights to Tingley Beach and all over the city. An accomplished swimmer, he was a lifeguard in city pools as a teenager. He loved the ocean, particularly the Texas Gulf coast and lived for a time in Rockport, Texas, on the water. He was also a pilot and loved to fly, until the loss of sight in one eye prevented him from continuing. He often flew to Mexico and South America and had a deep love for that part of the world. Sitting on the wall around the airport with him and watching the planes take off and land is a fond memory. We also remember his love of reading and learning, his deep interest in politics and world affairs, and his skill at telling stories and making people laugh. He always had a soft heart for the underdog. No services are planned. If you would like, please make a donation in his honor to Partners in Health, or the Ocean Conservancy.
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

CARTER -- ROBERT WILLIAM Age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, May 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Emma Jeanne "Jean" Carter; daughters, Theresa Johnston and husband Michael of Boise, ID, Michelle Breitner and husband Jeff of Albuquerque, NM, Cheryl Weyn of Albuquerque, NM; son, William Bradley "Brad" Carter and wife Leti of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Todd and Sarah Johnston, Curtis and Lauren Breitner, Quentin and Jacqueline Weyn and Abigail Carter and her baby brother due in August; and many other family and friends including his brother Dale Carter of Coon Rapids, MN. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents, William Benjamin and Stella Margaret Carter. He served our country in the U S Air Force and worked at Kirtland Air Force Base as an Engineer before retiring in 2002. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 20, 2012, 5:00 pm, at French ~ Wyoming Chapel and the Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 11:00 am, May 21, 2012 at John XXIII Catholic Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 5911 Jefferson St. NE, 87109, www.lungusa.org. Please visit our online guest book for Robert at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

CHARTIER -- RALPH CLAYTON Age 93, died peacefully on April 12, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At his request no service was held. Mr. Chartier was born June 8, 1918 in Ames, Kansas to Edna (Regnier) and Ralph Chartier. Clayton was an artistic and creative individual whose lifelong accomplishments were many and varied. At age twelve he set a goal to become a musician and began this pursuit by teaching himself to play wind instruments. He first used his musical skills performing locally, later traveling with a carnival. To support himself he played with dance bands during the Big Band era while working toward a bachelor's degree in music from Kansas State University. Mr. Chartier furthered his education completing two masters' degrees, one in foreign language and one in music. While serving in the United States Army during WWII as a translator, telegraph operator and band member, he also completed flight school. In 1952, Mr. Chartier moved to New Mexico with his wife at the time (later divorced) to teach French, English and music for Albuquerque Public Schools. He retired from the Albuquerque Public School system after 30+ years as a high school and finally middle school teacher. He established Chartier Double Reed Co. in 1953. The company still thrives today with all three of his children currently involved in some capacity. In addition to running the double reed company which he designed, founded and developed, his early years in New Mexico included playing in and conducting local orchestras. Though he always preferred work to hobbies, he enjoyed gardening, furniture making, wine making and perpetually tinkering with ideas and prototypes for new reed making machines. He was an optimistic and content retiree, living out his retirement years exactly as he pleased--reading Western novels, puttering around his workshop and working in the reed factory daily until two months before his death. He is survived by his three children; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
        Published on: Tue May 08, 2012

CLICKNER -- REGINA H. Age 91, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert E. Clickner. She is survived by their children, Robert P. Clickner (Linda) of Tallahassee, FL, Patricia Clickner of Rio Rancho, Daniel Clickner (Susan) of Rio Rancho; grandchildren, Neil Culver, Jr., Kimberly McClain, Jason Culver, Robert V. Clickner, Brenna Wolf, Ben Wolf, Paul Clickner, and Miriam Clickner; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Regina was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 21, 1920. She met Robert early in 1942; they were married on September 5, 1942. After Robert retired from the New York City Fire Department in 1974 they moved to Rio Rancho, where they became avid golfers and square dancers. Regina enjoyed her social life at their country club and regularly played bridge. She had a long and wonderful life and was very active for all but the last few months. She and Robert loved each other more than anything and were inseparable until his death in 2005. They were an inspiring example of a loving couple in a life-long marriage. She is now with God and reunited with her husband. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Thursday, May 10, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. She will be cremated and interred on Monday, May 14, with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery. 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: Tue May 08, 2012