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ORTIZ -- HENRY 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

PALMER -- JOHN ROBERT Of Albuquerque, quietly passed Friday morning, December 30th, 2011, after a quick battle with cancer. John was born March 15, 1941 in Warren OH., to Warren A. and June C. Palmer. John had nine brothers and seven sisters. John was the director of the AARP Information Center, here in Albuquerque. During his 12 years of service, John was awarded the AARP Andrus Award and is a member of the Senior Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Henrietta J. Smith Volunteer Service award in 2007 and 2008 and would have continued to receive the award given to the volunteer with the most volunteer hours annually, but the rules of the award were changed to allow others to be recognized. John was also an honorary lifetime member of the Moose Lodge and was President of local Moose Lodge , 2241. John's true love and passion in this world were, his honey, Kathryn his loving wife and best friend of 27 years; his six grandchildren; his family and his wonderful cooking. John is survived by his wife Kathryn; his daughter Pam and fiance Frank and her son; his son Lance and fiance Vanessa and their children Zack, Roman, Feliz and Ashley; son, Robert Palmer; son Robert Harvey and wife Carol Lynn and their children, Kyle and Kaitlynn; daughter Leslie Ranalli and boyfriend John Matteucci and many members of the Palmer and Armenta families. John was a loving husband, father, grandpa, friend and volunteer. His door and his kitchen were always open. WE LOVE YOU HUN, GRANDPA, POP! YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS! A celebration of John's life will be held Monday, January 2nd at John XXIII. Address: 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE 87111. Pallbearers will be Lance Palmer, Robert Palmer, Robert Harvey, Matt Armenta Sr., Mattie Armenta, and Bobby Armenta. Honorary Pallbearers are Zach Palmer, Roman Sanchez, Kyle Harvey, Gilbert Torres and John Matteaucci. Viewing begins at 10:00am. Services begin at 11:00am and a reception is to follow. John will be laid to rest at Tijeras Cementary.
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

POLLOCK -- NANCY age 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Corrales, died December 22, 2011. She was born in Oak Park, IL on August 6, 1924. She grew up in Elmhurst, IL and after graduating from Colorado College she passed the National Medical Technology Registry exam and worked as a med tech in the pathology department of Chicago Medical School. She moved to Albuquerque in 1956 and became the chief technologist in the blood bank laboratory at Albuquerque VA Hospital. Shortly after moving to Albuquerque, Nancy became an AKC Dog show obedience judge and continued judging shows until 2010. Her popularity among exhibitors, fellow judges and show-giving clubs was legend and her assignments took her all over the US including Hawaii and Alaska. She was known and respected for her ability to put exhibitors at ease when they entered her ring and was loved by many for her sense of humor and her strong devotion to the sport of dog obedience. She trained her own dogs and through the years put a number of obedience titles on many of her own dogs, all of whom were much loved pets who slept on her bed at night. She was a very active member of Sandia Dog Obedience Club and at one time or other held every office in the club. She was also a participating member of Rio Grande Kennel Club. She will be greatly missed by her many friends from coast to coast and by her family and her longtime friend, Vita Zodin. Nancy is survived by a sister, Joanne Pringle of Burr Ridge, IL; and by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and by her dear friend, Vita. A celebration of her life is planned for early 2012. Date and time to be announced. Contact 505-897-0087 for details.
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

RAEL -- RICHARD A. Age 82. A loving, caring supportive, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita; six children: Deborah Rael-Buckley and her husband, Thomas. Valerie Compton and her husband Woody. Lorraine Lewis and fiance Erin Gavin. Richard G. Rael and fiance Tonya Mixon, John Rael and his wife Colleen and Irene Rael-Ramirez and her husband Christopher. Five grandchildren; Justin Lawrence, Joshua and Jordan Rael, and Mateo and Annaleise Rael. Richard is also survived by his sisters; EmmaJean Helling, Dolly Harris, Doris McGrew and brother; Adolph Rael. Richard worked as an order analyst at the Sandia National Laboratories for 35 years and also served as a Chief Union Steward. After retirement, he worked as a Mediator at the Albuquerque Metropolitan Courts. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish and had a strong spiritual belief. Richard's passion for many years was running and he had often said, "When I get to heaven, I will run again". Richard was a man of faith, a man of knowledge, a man of strength, a man of guidance, a man of humor and a man of unconditional love. As time allows our hearts to heal, his memory of all mentioned will forever be our shining light. Though lives are limited, we must all remember, it is not how long the flower blooms, but for how brightly. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4020 Lomas Boulevard, NE with a reception following at the family home. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will follow at a later date. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Richard's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188 Please proofread the above obituary notice and make any corrections necessary. Your signature indicates you have read the obituary above and approve
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

RIVERA -- JOSE M. 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 Jose at: riversidefunerals.com. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO BLVD NE 505-764-9663
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

SALAZAR -- IRENE Salazar-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

SALISBURY -- CARNIS HIGHTOWER Departed this world on December 23, 2011 at the age of 97. She will be remembered as wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and community activist. Carnis was preceded in death by Oliver, her husband of 51 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia and Olivia Salisbury; two grandsons, Brandon Bailey and Sean Harris, all of Albuquerque; special niece, Janice Hightower of San Jose, NM; two great grandchildren, Dontrell and A'isha Bailey; sister, Vivian Wiley of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers William and Edward Hightower of Washington D. C.; as well as a host of other family, and many, many friends who love and will miss her. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 3715 Silver SE, Albuquerque NM. Carnis' ashes will be committed on Monday, January 16, 2011 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the African American Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico (AAMCCNM) in care of Ms. Rita Powdrell , President, 5209 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Service, 2919 4th St. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

SANCHEZ -- MARSHELL ANTHONY Age, 40, of Mountainair, NM passed away suddenly at his home on December 27, 2011. Marshall was born October 12, 1971 in Fresno, CA to Marshall Sanchez and Anna Valles. Marshall had lived in Mountainair, NM for the past four years having previously lived in Fresno, CA. Marshall was preceded in death by his brothers, Eric Daniel Foster and Shannon Sanchez; and grandmother, Viola Lopez. He is survived by his grandfather, Andrew Valles; father, Irwin Foster of Fresno, CA; mother, Anna Valles of Albuquerque, NM; girlfriend, Rox Anne Ortiz of Mountainair, NM; sons, Marshall Anthony Nathaniel Sanchez, Jr. of Fresno, CA and step-son, Alexander Ortiz; daughters, Adriana, Ashley, and Amber Sanchez and their mother Diana Novella of Fresno, CA, brother, Irwin Jay Foster of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Stacy Coronel, Angela Mendez and her husband, Raymond and Natalie Foster and Manuel Sedillo, of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Mia Pollick; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a viewing at 10:00am followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00am on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 11:00AM at Three Angels Church located at 10750 Sunset Garden Rd. SW in Albuquerque, NM. Pallbearers will be Marshall Anthony, Nathanial Sanchez, Irwin Jay Foster, Raymond Mendez, Manuel Sedillo, Patrick Coronel and Peter Nieto. Arrangements entrusted to: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" 505-832-6130 Moriarty & Mountainair, New Mexico Harris-HanlonMortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

SCHULER -- HAROLD E. Age 46 of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday January 29, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SE, Albuquerque, NM Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

SMITH -- JEAN C. passed away on December 28, 2011. She was born July 13, 1920 in Bonham, Texas. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel. She is survived by her brother, Lester; her children, Jeff and Cathy, her grandchildren, James and Ashley; two great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, friends and loved ones. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: danielsfuneral.com Jean's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012