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DIEFENDORF, DOROTHY 88, passed to be with Gordon on Friday, February 8, 2013. She is survived by her son, Larry Diefendorf, daughter, Peggy Bureta, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. As a long-time resident of Albuquerque, she had many beloved friends. Dorothy was a powerful touchstone to all. Services will be held on, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to charities of their choice. Please visit our online guest book for Dorothy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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GARCIA, ALICE M. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, February 8, 2013 at the age of 81. Services are pending and will be announced. To view current Service information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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GATES, RICHARD (RICK) Happy Birthday, Rick. We miss and love you. Your loving family
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GUILLEN, MELANIE was called home a year ago on 2/11/2012, only child of Vincent Guillen and Pita Carittini. She is resting at Gate of Heaven on Wyo and Paseo. She is missed by mom and dad, family and friends from La Cueva, NMSU, UNM and Phoenix.
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LOUKES, MARIA C. Born April 19, 1931 and died January 30, 2013. Maria is survived by her husband Cortez D. Loukes; son John L. Loukes; her daughter Victoria E. Greene; son-in-law Dana K. Greene; grandson Ryan N. Schaeffer; granddaughter Nicole A. Schaeffer; sister Pavilta Sedillo; brother Juan Muniz; mother Victoria Saiz; and father Juan L. Muniz. She worked as a Dietician Aide at the V.A. for 30 years and retired in 1996. She also worked for five years at Presbyterian Hospital with the senior citizens. Maria was a devoted catholic and was devoted to her family and truly was an angel on earth. She had a big heart and cared for everyone she knew. There will be a visitation Monday, February 11, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 North Plaza NW, followed immediately by a Rosary. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. also at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Maria at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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PADILLA, JOE MEL February 11, 1944 - June 6, 1983 In Loving Memory
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PARR, FRANCIS C. 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. Frank is survived by his wife, Angel -Anne Parr of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Stephanie (James) Dee, sons, Jeffrey (Kristy Machnik) Parr, Christopher Parr, Mark (Tina ) Randall, Matthew (Kara) Randall, brothers, Richard (Lila) Parr, Thomas Parr, Daniel (Grace) Parr, sisters, Rosemary (Aaron) Wallisever, Theresa (Paul) Dineen, Susan Parr, granddaughters, Madison, Ella and Renee, grandsons Liam, James, Jake, Ethan, Brayden Conor and Camron and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his father, Francis C. Parr Sr and mother, Helen "Marie" Parr. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church and Alameda K of C Council 9928. He was also a member of the New Mexico Horseman's Association and an avid horse lover and breeder. A visitation will be held Monday, February 11 from 5-7 pm at FRENCH Westside Chapel with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 9:00 am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque. A reception will follow after services at the Church Hall. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Missionaries of Charity, 207 Black Diamond Canyon Dr., Gallup, NM 87301. Please visit our online guest book for Frank at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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ROMERO, STEPHEN PAUL was called to be with our Lord suddenly on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013. Born to Frank and JoAnn on December 31, 1990, he was lent to us by our Lord for just 22 short years on this earth. Stephen was so full of life, it was his dream to help others by becoming a fire fighter or police officer. He had just earned his hazmat certificate scoring 100%. He was a 2009 Valley High graduate. He loved reading books of all kind, car magazines, going to car shows, talking to people, fishing, camping and especially having breakfast with his dad, mom and younger brother Andrew. Everyday of his life he was told "I Love You Son" by mom and dad, and "I Love You Bro" by Andrew. He was so loved by all his family and will be greatly missed. He is also survived by his loving grandparents Martha Garcia-Reith and Bob Reith, Fred Garcia Sr. and Roger and Lupe Romero; his Godparents Charlie Garcia and Julie Maldonado; uncles Fred, Charlie (Anna), John, Daniel and Ray; aunts Cindy, Theresa (Orasio) Gina (Ken), Julie (Rick), Rosie (Glenn) and Patty (Pat) and many other cousins and relatives. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013 at 9:00 A.M with Father Vincent Chavez officiating at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish, 3424 4th St. NW 87107. Celebration after Mass at American Legion Post, 100 424 Candelaria NW 87107. Cremation has taken place. WE LOVE YOU STEPHEN PAUL, YOU WILL BE MISSED EVERY MINUTE OF EVERYDAY
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SANCHEZ, JESUS C. DAD, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" MISS YOU SO MUCH. WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, LINDA.
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SMITH, MICHAEL WILLIAM (SMITTY) Age 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his two sisters, Katherine Christopher and Chris Smith; three brothers, Gordon Smith, Doug Smith and Temple Smith, as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and longtime girlfriend, Stacy Hatfield. A private memorial service was held on Thursday, February 7, 2013. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SMITH, LOUISE MORROW Age 96, died peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2013. She is survived by her children Kathy Christopher, Gordon Smith; Doug Smith; Chris Smith; and Temple Smith; eight grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband's Gordon Dunn and Temple Smith and by her son Michael Smith. A private memorial service was held at Presbyterian Kaseman in Albuquerque New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SMITH, MARIE a long-time Albuquerque resident, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013, in Carlsbad, California, at age 86 after a short illness. Marie moved to Albuquerque with her husband, Bill (William F. C.) in 1959, when he began his career in the Weapons Laboratory of Kirtland Air Force Base. They lived first in the N. Valley until 1968 and then in the Heights until 2006 when she joined her children in Carlsbad, California. Marie was an active member of the Uptown Garden Club,, St. Joseph Hospital Candy Auxiliary, the Casa de Angelica Auxiliary, the Albuquerque Symphony Orchestra Guild, the Santa Fe Opera Guild, and the Fiesta Singers. Marie was president of the Albuquerque Chapter of the SFO Guild in 1982. She and Bill were early investors in the Sandia Peak Tramway. Later in life she especially enjoyed collecting everything Scottie. Marie is survived by son Chris, his wife, Valerie, and granddaughter Olivia; son Bill and his wife, Robin, all of California; sister-in-law Grace Schulte; and nephews George and Gregory, all of Florida. Marie will be interred in Albuquerque at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery following a funeral Mass to be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, Feb. 16th at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont Street, NE. Friends are invited to join the family for an informal reception after the burial service.
Published on: Mon February 11, 2013
STRIMBU, LIVIA Age 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Adina Pantea; son, George Allen Strimbu; grandson, John Nicholas Pantea; and granddaughter Alina Stephanie Strimbu all of Albuquerque; and sister, Maria Borzea and husband, Gheorghe of Romania. Mrs. Strimbu was preceded in death by her husband, George Strimbu. Livia owned and operated the Hiway House Motel in Nob Hill. A wake service will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at French -University. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints of North America Orthodox Church, 10440 4th St NW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Strimbu, John Pantea, Radu Pantea, John Benta, Alexandru Bejenariu, and Ilie Spilca. Friends may visit French - University on Tuesday, February 12 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Livia at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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TAFOYA, SYLVESTER C. Age 73, went home to be with the lord on February 4, 2013. He was born on May 21, 1939 in Sabinal. Mr. Tafoya is survived by his wife Carol Tafoya. He is survived by his son Andrew Tafoya; wife Frances; daughters Lisa Williams and husband Roger; Julie Burk and husband Phillip; and grandchildren. He retired from Sandia National Labs after 30 years. He was a loving husband, amazing father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed. In his free time he loved spending time with family & friends golfing, fishing, Lobo Football games and loved betting on the ponies. Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. and mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee.
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TODD, DOROTHA GERALDINE 93, a resident of Albuquerque, went Home on Friday, February 8, 2013. She is survived by daughters, Chyrel Ann Todd and Karen Kaye Quiring. Mrs. Todd was preceded in death by her beloved husband, LaVern Todd. Geraldine was a member of the Alameda Baptist Church. Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 11:00am with Chaplain Jimmy Hood. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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WILLIAMS, VIRGINIA ECKHART known as Ginny to her family and friends, passed away at home on February 6, 2013, leaving us after struggling with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her final illness, she maintained remarkably good spirits, thanks to her quiet faith in the afterlife, support from her closely-knit family and her many friends, and knowledge that she had led a long and good life filled with love and achievement. Interment will be private, but there will be a public memorial service celebrating Ginny's life at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust Street NE, at 1 PM on February 14, to be followed by a reception at the Fellowship Hall at the church. Ginny was born M. Virginia Jardine in Malden, Massachusetts, on July 20, 1926. While in high school, she moved with her family to Merchantville, New Jersey, where she made new high school friendships that lasted all her life. She graduated from high school in 1944, and because of her math skills, Radio Corporation of America (RCA) granted her a fellowship to study mechanical engineering drafting and design at Purdue, not exactly one of the more common career paths for high school girls at that time. While working at RCA, she met John Eckhart whom she married on November 15, 1947, and within a year the Eckharts moved to Albuquerque, where they both obtained jobs at what is now Sandia National Laboratories. In 1952, she took leave of her drafting career to give birth to her first child, Douglas (Doug). Though she had intended to return to work, Ginny's wonderful maternal instincts took over and after one look at her new baby boy, she knew she wasn't going to leave him to go back to Sandia. For the next 23 years, she put being a mom first, while giving birth to daughter Sylvia (in 1955), another daughter Audrey (in 1959), and a second son Curtis (in 1965). Once her children were in school, she found time for numerous side activities, including bridge, gourmet cooking, skiing, learning to fly an airplane, and being active in her church. In 1975, John Eckhart died, and Sandia invited her to come back to work. With money being tight and with all her children now being in school or having graduated, she accepted and resumed her drafting career, which later evolved into technical writing. She retired from Sandia in 1992, partly in order to help care for grandchild Chase. On May 31, 1987, she married David (Dave) C. Williams, a nuclear power safety analyst at Sandia, who happily proclaims that Ginny was the best thing that ever happened to him. Ginny's family warmly welcomed Dave and seemed to forget all about the prefix "step" in their relationship. Ginny and Dave shared innumerable family activities as well as a number of adventurous travels ranging from Antarctica to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands to Australia and China to Iceland and Greenland, to mention a few. Ginny is predeceased by father Joseph Jardine, mother Mary Louise Jardine, and older brother George Jardine. She is survived by her husband Dave, her younger brother Chester (Chet) Jardine, her four children, and their respective spouses Jeanne Eckhart, Michael (Mike) Stearnes, Norman Ott, and Kristina Eckhart - all of whom cherish Ginny's memory equally, since Ginny honored her children's soul mates as she honored her children themselves. She is also survived by six beloved grandchildren: Sylvia's four children (Audrey and Arlen Moore with wife Kelly, Chase and Kiersten Stearnes), and Doug's two (Garrett and Terra Eckhart). Great-grandchildren are Landen Eckhart, and Jackson and Logan Moore. As Ginny goes to her final home, it is easy to envision a heavenly host welcoming her with the salutation from Matthew 25:21: Well done, thou good and faithful servant! Donations honoring Ginny in lieu of flowers may go to the First Presbyterian Church and/or the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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