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MARTINEZ, JOE B.A. Joe, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He is survived by son: Paul Martinez; daughters: Annette Whitaker, Robin Martinez and Teresa Biddinger and husband David; sister: Prudence Chavez and husband Manuel; grandchildren: Michael, Steven, Emma, Nathan, and Taylor and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Martinez served in the U.S. Navy 22 years. He is a Vietnam veteran and retired from North County Transit in San Diego. He loved his N.M. Lobos, casinos and spending time with his family. Joe's Life Celebration will begin on Thursday, January 3rd with a Rosary at 8:00 a.m. followed by a 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande, 5904 St. Joseph's Dr. NW 87120. A Committal Service with military honors will be held at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit Joe's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
NUANES, PAUL "TONY" December 31, 1954 - August 19, 2006 Today You Would Have Been 58. With Heavy Hearts We Celebrate. With All Our Love, Sylvia, Beau, Brett, Destiny,Serenity, Harmony, Jakob & Slim
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
ORTIZ, RICHARD SR. 3/26/53-12/31/06 Dear Dad We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too; We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which we will never part. God has you in his arms, We have you in our heart. We love and miss you. your family
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
ROGERS, JUANITA BAGLEY was born on July 30, 1930, in Proctor, Oklahoma and went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She moved to California with her parents in the 1940's and later re-Iocated to Albuquerque to be near her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Rogers; parents, Thomas and Beulah Bagley; grandson, Christopher Kelbe; brothers, Pete, Wally and Junior; sisters, Margaret, Gerri and Louise. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Tina Rogers Kelbe, and husband Ray; grandchildren, Frank Kelbe and wife Kim, Kris Kelbe and Jim Kelbe; great-grandchildren, Samantha Barncastle, Kenny Barncastle and Lauren Kelbe; and great-great grandchildren, Eli Barncastle and Claire Barncastle; sister, Dora Matus, and husband, Mario; and many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She maintained a strong faith and touched the lives of many during her lifetime. Thank you to those who had the privilege of sharing her path of life. A Memorial Service will be held at Chapel of Memories, 12626 Woods Ave. Norwalk California, 90650, (Phone:562-863-8731) on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:00pm. She will then be laid to rest at Little Lake Cemetery in Santa Fe Springs, CA. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your choice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
SILVA, LIBRADO Ten years have gone since you passed. You are in our hearts and in our minds. You will never be forgotten. A mass will be celebrated in his memory at 7:00a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church. Love your wife, Cruz, Maggie & Theresa
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
SOVEREIGN, JERRY A. Jerry A. Sovereign, 84, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born in a little log cabin in Melrose, MT on December 16, 1928 in the midst of a blizzard that required the doctor who delivered him to travel on horseback to arrive just in a knick of time. He proudly served his country in the Army at the conclusion of World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Washington Law School and was an accomplished criminal attorney. He served as a prosecutor for King County, WA and later as both a Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender for San Bernardino County, CA, retiring in 1994. He was a licensed private pilot. He was blessed with a green thumb that made his flowers, plants and vegetables the envy of all who visited his home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara A. Sovereign of Rio Rancho, NM; his son, Kevin and wife Belinda of Rio Rancho, NM; granddaughter Shannon Harrison and her husband Justin as well as grandson Clark Sovereign, all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by his daughter, Seanna Pilcher and husband John of Palm Springs, CA and grandson Brian Bader, great grandchildren Jonathon Bader and Alice Bader and grandson David Bader of San Bernardino. Jerry's family wishes to publicly thank the doctors, nurses and staff members of the Raymond G. Murphy VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM for the excellent, compassionate care and consideration they provided to him and his family in the latter years of his life, especially during his last days with us. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho, NM at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 . Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Please visit our online guest book for Jerry at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
TRUJILLO, SUSIE Age 66, went Home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 with her daughters by her side. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Ponce and Maria Annette ("Nannie") Crespin and her husband, Luis Crespin; grandchildren, Rachael, Ricky, Johnny, Anthony, Crystal and Monica; great-grandchildren, Elias, Jazreal, Arrianna, Deztini and Donovan; many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and relatives. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Apolinar and Macedonia Rodriguez and Eloisa Esquibel; her husband, Joe Sam Trujillo and son-in-law Michael Ponce. Susie cared for the elderly for over 30 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Susie loved to cook and bake for her family. Family and friends may visit FRENCH University, 1111 University Blvd. NE, for a viewing Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited by Val and Priscilla Saiz at 3:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave NW. Susie will be laid to rest at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Lopez, Paul Gonzales, Ermenio Padilla, Richard Sandoval, Sean Blair and Jerome Montoya. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Susie's memory to Alliance Hospice, 5981 Jefferson Plaza Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Susie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
WHEELOCK, BARBARA Was born September, 1919, in Vallejo, CA to George Wheelock, Sr. and Lorena O'Gara Wheelock. Her paternal great- grandfather was an early settler of Northern California, arriving there from New England during the gold rush of 1849. Her great-grandmother followed and arrived in San Francisco after making the journey around the horn of South America. Her maternal great-grandfather, James Leeson, was born in Ireland, and after service in the Civil War, settled in Socorro, New Mexico in 1879. He was a well-known leader in the Territory and early days of New Mexico. Her parents moved from the Bay Area of California to Albuquerque in 1926. She graduated from Albuquerque High and attended Business College. She was employed in the office of the Assistant Chief of Engineers in Washington, DC during World War II. Near the end of the war, she returned to Albuquerque and worked for the military at both Kirtland Field and Sandia Base, but the balance of her career was as an employee of Sandia Laboratories. She retired from there after twenty-five years. Left to grieve is her beautiful Pruny. She is survived by her sister, Rose Tafoya and husband Herman; sister-in-law, Carolyn Wheelock, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Wheelock Jr., who lost his life in World War II, brother David Wheelock, and brother, James Wheelock, Sr; and last beloved dog, Tina. She was known for her love of animals and many abandoned dogs and cats found a home with her. She loved them all and they have been waiting for her. Now they have crossed the Rainbow Bridge together. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at FRENCH - University, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Please visit our online guest book for Barbara at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
WILDER, DONALD ELTON (BIGD) An old cowboy reached the end of the trail today and took his last ride into eternity, to be with the love of his life, Karen Wilder (Nana) his wife of 51 years. His parents Jack and Leatrice Wilder, and his niece Lori Kinney Hurd Preceded him in death. He is survived by his four children, Rhonda Papen (Terry); Mark Wilder; Karri Wilder; Jenny Bradford (Dallas); five grand children, Justin (Ginnie "Tex"); Jarrod (Mike); Nichole (Dale); Chelsea (Matt); Joshua; six great-grand children, Reese and Will Simek; Ashton; Graysen; and Hattie Papen; and Oliver Lusk. He is also survived by his siblings Ronald Wilder (Mary Lu); Kay Kinney (Bob); Rita Pridemore; and his beloved neices and nephews and their children. The measure of a man is how he treats his family when nobody is looking. He gave, he taught, he cowboyed & he loved deeply. He died with his boots on. Services will be held Wednesday January 2, 2012. Location and Time pending. We would love to hear your favorite memories and stories.
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
WRIGHT, BETTY EVELYN Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1971, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA to Warren and Elizabeth Greene. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Raymond and her oldest son Richard. She is survived by her sons Kenneth, Larry, and David (and her cat Charlie). She enjoyed driving and entering her car in shows and won many 1st place awards. Betty loved to travel and went on many cruises and visited Europe twice. For many years she was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society program "Reach to Recovery" and helped hundreds of ladies who were recovering from mastectomies. During WWII she was a riveter and worked on the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning aircraft for the war effort. Betty lived a full and happy life, and the family would like to thank the many people over the years that gave her the care that she needed before her passing. Services will be limited to the immediate family and she wanted it known that "in lieu of flowers or donations to organizations, "Go out and buy something nice for yourself!!"
Published on: Mon December 31, 2012
