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MONTOYA -- RUDY ANDY May 1, 1959 - February 3, 2003 Ninth Anniversary If we had one life wish, that dreams could come true, we would pray so hard for yesterday and you.. The things we feel so deeply, are the hardest things to say. But we, your family, miss you, in a very special way. They say memories are golden, well maybe that's true, but we never wanted memories, we only wanted you. If tear drops were a stairway and heartache made a lane, we'd walk a path to heaven and bring you back again. A thousand times we needed you, and a thousand times we'll cry, if our love could have saved you, you never would have died. Son we miss you more and more each day. Love your family, Mom, Ilene, Sandra, Paul, Dad, Gloria, and your two girls, Valerie and Alex
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POUNDS -- LAVETTA Was born May 14, 1929 and passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Please visit the online guest register for Lavetta at: www.riversidefunerals.com RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
        Published on: Fri February 03, 2012

SCOTT -- WALTER FRANKLIN Age 86, Walter died suddenly of a probable aneurism on January 31, 2012. Walter was born September 1, 1925, in Winnemucca, NV, to Walter J and Lulu M Scott. He served in the US Army Air Corp as a bombardier in 1943-46. He resided in Albuquerque since 1946, where he married Virginia Williams and fathered three surviving children (David, Laura Lou and Cheri). Surviving grandchildren include Tiffany and Casey Nishiya, and Aaron and Jason Scott; great-grandchildren include Johnathan Scott, Colby and Noelani Nishiya. Walter attended UNM, and received his BS Civil Engineering in 1949 and MS Engineering in 1960. He was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 30 years in the nuclear weapons complex, and was dubbed the 'underground blast-door expert'. Walter was a member of the Albuquerque Chapter of National Society of Professional Engineers, and served as President in 1959. In 1972 he married Estelle McManus, but was widowed in 1994. In 1994, Eileen Bannick became Walter's significant other until his death. Affiliations include Temple Lodge #6 AF&AM, York Rite Bodies, and Ballut Abyad Temple. Memorial to be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:00 am, St. John's Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE. Reception to follow memorial.
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VALLEJOS -- BENITO F. "BENNY" Age 69, of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son; great-grandson; brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen Vallejos; two sons, Frank Vallejos, Remijio Vallejos; three daughters, Della Mora and husband Gerald, Eligia Quinonez and Roseann Vallejos; sister-in-law, Linda Lucero and husband Flory; brother-in-law, Ignacio Perea; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his beloved pet Shadow. Communion services will be held 9:00am Saturday, February 4, 2012 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 1400 Arnal Rd., SW. A Rosary service will be recited Friday, February 3, 2012 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Interment will follow Communion services at San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerald Mora Jr, Ray Barreras, Eddie Quinonez Jr., Aidrian Vallejos, Joseph Vallejos and Rudy Vallejos Jr. Services have been entrusted to Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 1-505-247-4124 www.salazarandsonmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri February 03, 2012

WALKER -- JOSEPH "JOE" E. December 15, 1952- January 28, 2012 Beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend passed away at St. John's Regional Hospital in Farmington, NM after a courageous battle with cancer. In 1964 Joe moved with his family to Albuquerque, NM. He attended St. Pius High School graduating in 1970, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University in 1978. He worked for the NM State Police before becoming a member of the Farmington Police Dept. After retiring in December 2006, he continued teaching the "Alive at25" and defensive driving course for the NM State Police Academy. Joe was a muscle car enthusiast, he loved spending time with his family, camping and four wheeling in Colorado mountains. He is survived by his wife Karen; daughters Racheal and Liana; sons Andrew and Micah; parents Kenneth and Mary Walker; sisters Dottie, Mary, Barbara, Ruth and Jeane; brothers Gary, Kenny and Jim; and other extended family members. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmington. Wake and rosary will be on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society in Joe's name.
        Published on: Fri February 03, 2012

WARNKE -- CHERYL LYNN Former owner of Piano Source and beloved teacher, died of cancer at her home in Albuquerque on Monday, January 30. She was 74. Cheryl was born June 25, 1937, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Earl and Stella Cumerford. She graduated from LaPorte High School in 1956 where she played trombone in the band. She received a degree in education in 1960 from Ball State Teachers College where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was a gifted musician, learning to play piano at age of 3. Her piano teacher booted her out of class for playing by ear which led to a long career as a teacher and businesswoman. She played piano and organ throughout her life. She played at live venues around Albuquerque in the 1960s, including the Officers Club at Kirtland AFB and the High Finance restaurant at the top of the Tram. She also taught piano, organ and keyboard classes to students at Piano Source music store in the 1990s. She was an elementary school teacher at Farmington Public Schools, Deming Public Schools, the International School in Saudi Arabia, and Albuquerque Public Schools. She also owned the Piano Source from 1993 to 2000. She was a member of Sandia Baptist Church and lived in New Mexico for nearly half a century. She married Terry Warnke in 1960 and moved to Albuquerque in 1961. She also lived in Deming and Farmington. Cheryl is survived by her husband of 51 years, Terry Warnke; daughters, Julie Leitner and her husband, John; Laura Gilliland and her husband Mike; son, Scott Warnke and his wife, Leanne Potts; grandchildren Lauren Matheny, Logan Matheny, Christopher Gilliland, Elizabeth Gilliland, Lucinda Warnke and Jack Warnke; aunt Ethel Shepard; and numerous extended family and friends. Visitation will be at French - University, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday February 3rd from 4:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave. NE on Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 am. Private interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation's A is for Art! Fund, P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125-0704, or online at: www.aps.edu/education-foundation/donate-now. Please visit our online guestbook for Cheryl at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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WHITE -- WILSON J. "JOHNNY" Age 63, who lived for the past ten years in Albuquerque, passed away January 30, 2012 at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center. He is survived by his children, Dorothy and Marshall; and his grandchildren, Darrell, Maximo, Krysten and Joshua, all of Albuquerque. Services will be held in El Reno, OK. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Operation Home Front (www.operationhomefront.net). Please visit our online guestbook for Johnny at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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ZIMPEL -- MELVAH SUE (DUSENBERRY) Age 79, resident of Tijeras, New Mexico, passed away January 25, 2012. Sue was born November 19, 1932, in McAlester, Oklahoma to Mabel and Clarence Dusenberry. She was a 1949 graduate of Denison High School, Denison, Texas. Husband Richard Zimpel; son Charles Warren and family; daughter Janet Oseid and family; three grandsons; and two great-grandsons survive Sue. Father Scott Lay will conduct the Requiem Mass at St. Peters Anglican Church (NW corner of Paseo Del Norte and Eubank) on February 4, 2012, at 10:00 AM. Condolences may be sent to PO Box 1834, Tijeras, New Mexico 87059. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Sandias, 105 Hospital Loop NE 87109 or The Albuquerque Concert Band, PO Box 11205, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192. Sue gave us courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. All will miss her.
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BARKLEY -- VICTORIA P. The family of Victoria P. Barkley thanks their many friends and relatives whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. Please visit the online guest book for Victoria at: www.riversidefunerals.com RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
        Published on: Sat February 04, 2012

BARTLETT -- MARY "CISSY" Was born October 2, 1944 in Albuquerque, NM to Joe and Meme Henry. Graham and Cissy were wed at the Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque on August 17, 1969. They had three children, Amanda, and twins Brandon and Ryan. At age 40, she decided it was time to consider a career and went back to UNM and got her bachelors in education and masters in early childhood. She taught kindergarten for 18 years, during which time she was selected to open two new schools. She was widely known for her innovative curriculum and creative and stimulating classroom environment. Cissy joined the Cathedral of St. John in 1983 and she and Graham got involved right away as teachers in the Sunday school kindergarten program for the next ten years. In 1989, Cissy became the wedding coordinator and served God in that position for 24 years. Five years ago, she started doing the flower arrangements for Sunday services and many other special occasions. Everyone in the congregation has enjoyed her floral creations. Cissy's last act in that position was to supervise Christmas 2011's hanging of the greens. Cissy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2009. She battled the disease until all options had been exhausted. Cissy leaves behind her husband, Graham; children, Mandy, Brandon and Ryan; and seven grandchildren, Beau and Zach McKenna, Blaise, Keagan, and Jacy Bartlett and Amelia and Abigail Nilson-Bartlett. She is survived by her brother Joe and preceded by her brother Robert. While we all mourn her passing, we celebrate the wonderful life of this wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and servant of God. Funeral Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver SW on Wednesday, February 8. In lieu of flowers, the Bartlett family requests donations be made to the St. John's Memorial Fund or to the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation at: (foundationforwomenscancer.org). Please visit our online guest book for "Cissy" at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Sat February 04, 2012