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SMITH -- RUBY MARIE Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Gina Mensay and husband, Chris of Albuquerque, Twyla J. Sprouse of Rio Rancho, NM; son, Dale M. Fee and wife, Peggy of Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Carole Kay Mosteller and husband, Carl; and many other family members including 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Frankie Eddie Lucille and Clarence Allen Gibson. She was a member of NARFE having worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Please visit our online guest book for Marie at: RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

SWIFTBIRD -- NATHAN S. passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit danielsfuneral.com Nathan'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

TRACE -- RAYMOND GEORGE Age 65, passed away on Dec 8, 2011 in Dallas, TX after an extended illness. Ray was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, attended Long Island University, and served his country in the US Army. He married Margaret Mary McNamara, who lived around the corner in Rockaway Point, NY. They moved to Albuquerque in 1973, where he earned a Masters degree in Communicative Disorders at UNM, and worked as a Speech Pathologist for APS for many years. He retired from APS in 2003. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond L. in 1974. He is survived by his mother, Ellen; his wife of 39 yrs, Margaret; children, Andrew (Mary), Colin (Isabelle), all of Albuquerque, Maureen (Paul) Hopkins, and grandson, Jack of San Antonio, TX; sister, Ellen (Richard) Menor; nephew, Bryan Menor and his family. Ray was a wonderful and generous son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend. He will be greatly missed by many. Cremation has taken place in Dallas. Celebration of Ray's life will take place in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Jan 4, 2012 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE followed with burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Please visit Raymond'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

WATERS -- HAZEL SUE age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. She was born in Gary, IN on August 6, 1944, to Wendell and Dorothy Genson. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Matthew Waters and brother; Charles E. Genson. Hazel is survived by granddaughter, Jazmine King of Albuquerque, NM, three, Jaquline Steele, Jennifer Sena, Jhanna Waters, 12 Grandchildren, sisters; Patricia Dowd, Harriet E. Targhetta, Della Goodwin and Pamela Eddington .A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:30 pm at La Resolana Senior Citizen Apartments, 1025 Chelwood Park, NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hazel's name to: Wells Fargo Bank. Account Information, Jazmine L. King 02/21/1986. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Hazel's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

WHITE -- FLORENCE K. passed away quietly at home on December 25, 2011. Born at home as Florence Harriet Kertz on October 11, 1916 to Florence May Marks Kertz and James Joseph Kertz of Brooklyn, New York, she married Army Corps of Engineers officer Charles V. White in Jamaica, New York on October 30, 1942. After WWII they lived in Bennington, Vermont, where Charles worked as a lithographer. The couple moved to Albuquerque in 1956, where they eventually became the owners of Eukabi Publishing, dealing in art and Native American jewelry. Eukabi Publishing had been founded much earlier by Charles' stepfather, Eugene Bischoff, known in New Mexico partly for his portraits of Pueblo dignitaries and for Eastern U.S. landscape paintings, and his mother, Kay Bischoff. Retiring in 1980, Florence and Charles travelled and photographed worldwide. They were avid opera fans, and were devoted to animals, particularly dogs and wild birds. Florence was predeceased by husband Charles; sister, Dorothy; and brothers, James and Edward. Florence is remembered by all who knew her for her love and her incredible sense of humor. We were blessed. She will be interred beside Charles in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
        Published on: Sun January 01, 2012

WOODSON -- MARTHA AVISON Age 85, of 2801 Glenwood Gardens Lane, died Thursday, December 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, R. Peyton Woodson, III; daughter Sheila W. Horine of Asheville, NC; son Richard P. Woodson; daughter Martha W. Dunnagan, both of Raleigh; five grandchildren, Margaret K. Horine, Katherine P. Horine, Hannah W. Horine, of Asheville, NC and Peyton R. Dunnagan, and Evelyn F. Dunnagan of Raleigh. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends Monday, January 2, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of Martha and Clay Dunnagan 1015 Harvey St., Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make contributions to Conservation Trust of NC 1028 Washington St., Raleigh, NC 27605; Triangle Land Conservancy 1101 Haynes St, Suite 205, Raleigh, NC 27604 or Hospice of Wake County 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC, (919) 828-4311.
        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
        Published on: Mon January 02, 2012

GARCIA-DURAN -- IRENE R. Nov. 19, 1933-Jan. 2, 2011 God saw you were getting tired, a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me" with tearful eyes we watched you suffer and watched you fade away. Although we love you "dearly" we could not make you stay. A golden heart stop beating, hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best! It's lonesome here without you, we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same, since you went away. When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong we seem to hear you whisper "Cheer-Up and Carry On". Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say, don't cry, I'm in God's hands, we'll meet again someday. We miss you so much! Love, Nick, Joann, Arlene, Kristina (Queena) And all your grandchildren
        Published on: Mon January 02, 2012

GRAY -- COOPER ALAN 6/14/1988 - 01/02/2010. There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love. From your loving family and many friends.
        Published on: Mon January 02, 2012

MCCAUSLAND -- CLAUDE MORRIS Was born on February 7, 1919 in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma to Claude and Mary McCausland. The McCausland family moved to Dexter, New Mexico in 1921 where Claude grew up and graduated from Dexter High School in 1937. After graduation he attended college at Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM and graduated in 1941 with a degree in Industrial Arts. In December of 1939, Claude married his loving wife of 72 years, Clelia "Kay" Balzano, who grew up in Maxwell, NM, and also attended Highlands University. After graduating together in August of 1941, Claude and Kay moved to Carlsbad, NM, where he taught Industrial Arts at Carlsbad High School. In 1942 having learned to fly while in college and wanting to pursue his love of flying, Claude resigned his teaching position and opened an airport in the Carlsbad area. He began his aviation career at Riverside Airport and some time later opened and airport closer to a town called Tracy Field. After a year operating Tracy Field, he went into the Army where he served from 1944 until World War II ended in 1946. Following his discharge, he resumed airport operations at the disbanded Army Airbase in Carlsbad which became the city's full service municipal airport now called the Cavern City Air Terminal. In 1947, the McCauslands obtained the first airport-located Hertz car rental franchise in the country and later added Hertz car rental operations in both Roswell and Ruidoso, NM. Through several decades he continuously operated the airport and car rental businesses which included Cessna and Piper Aircraft dealerships until his retirement in 1994. After a few years of retirement in Carlsbad, Claude and Kay moved to Albuquerque to be closer to their family. In 1956, Claude was appointed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration as the Flight Examiner for New Mexico and West Texas. He held the flight examiner designation for 28 years. In 1960, he served as President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and had served several years, before and after, on the Chamber Board. In 1963, New Mexico Governor Jack Campbell appointed Claude to the newly created State Aviation Board. He was reappointed by each successive governor for the next twenty years where he served continuously as Chairman of the Aviation Board. In 1969, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Bank of Carlsbad where he served for many years. Claude was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Riverside Country Club and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. In addition to wife Kay, survivors are son Edward "Buddy" and wife Jeanie; daughters, J.D. "Darleen" and husband Charles Wellborn, Joan and husband Jim Branch; son, Mark and wife Susan; five grandchildren, Westly Wellborn, Damon McCausland and wife Deidre, Kerry and husband Randy Phillips, Tracy and Douglas McCausland. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren; Madison and Taylor Phillips, and Maiti Quinn McCausland. He is also survived by sisters, Margaret Williams and Lola Riley; brother, William McCausland along with many nieces and nephews. Claude was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Hattie Long and Doshe Hegel; and grandson, Matthew McCausland. Rosary will be recited at Risen Savior Catholic Church; 7707 Wyoming Blvd., NE on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will also be conducted at Risen Savior Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Edward's School Tuition Fund in care of the Carlsbad Community Foundation, Carlsbad, NM 88220. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Claude's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Mon January 02, 2012