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BACA, DOROTEO G. (JOTY) 1928-2013. Age 84, a resident of Tome, NM, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was a proud member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and in his earlier days participated in their fund raisers, and proudly served along with Virginia as Mayordomos. He was instrumental in getting the cemetery land donated to the church. Joty also participated in the installation of the crosses on top of Tome Hill. He was also active with the Tome Fire Department. He participated in many events to raise money for the Boys Ranches of New Mexico. He proudly rode with the Sheriff's Posse. Joty was one of the founders of Cibola County Campout where he and Virginia brought tremendous joy to many children of the area. Joty served in Korea as a Staff Sergeant in the Army as a Surveyor. This resulted in a lifetime of sadness and confusion as he carried the painful and un-healing wounds of a soldier. He worked as a postal carrier and manager for Ramah Lake Venture. He and his dear friend Griego ran riding stables in the East Mountains. He was recognized worldwide for 60 years of work preserving America's Original Colonial Spanish Horse. The breed, now in danger of extinction. He was awarded lifetime achievement by the Horse of America's Registry and recognized by American Indian Horse Registry. His dream was to raise awareness to the plight of the horse that built this country. He travelled across the country and to numerous fairs and events in the state talking about the importance of preserving this historical treasure. He will be missed by so many who loved him dearly. Joty is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Baca; nine children, Dorothy Koenig and, Ted, Richard Baca and wife, Carolyn, Anthony Baca and wife, Patsy, Paulina Saunders, Mark Baca, Annette Gonzales and John, Diane Eggler and husband, Pete, Gregorio Baca, Roxanne Thomas and husband, Lar. He adored all his numerous precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, September 8, at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, September 9, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be held celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Sign Joty's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
BACA, LEO S. Thinking of you always, but especially on your birthday today. Missing you until we meet again. Love from Bubbles y la familia Baca.
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
CARRIAGA, ADRIAN RAY Age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother and grandson, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Adrian was a 2010 graduate of West Mesa High School. He enjoyed long boarding, bowling, going to concerts, and truly was an avid outdoorsman. Adrian will be fondly remembered by his beautiful smile, heart of gold and the love he had for his little sister, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Dorothy Simmons. Adrian is survived by his loving parents, Eric Levi and Sheryl Carriaga; his precious sister, Ashley Carriaga; his paternal grandparents, Levi and Dorothy Carriaga; aunts and uncles, Clay and Michele Onnen, Jack Simmons, Jr., Marc and Gidget Barresi, Christine Carriaga and Velma Carriaga; cousins Kayla and Destiny Onnen, Sean Simmons, Mia and Gavin Barresi, Renee, Eliza, and Mariah Montoya. His loved dogs Pabst and Corona; and a host of friends. Adrian will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM. To view Service information or sign the guest book, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-898-3160
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
CHAPMAN, KATHLEEN (KAY) Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. Kay lived by the Shakespearean quote "To thine own self be true, and it must follow as night follows day. Thou can'st not then be false to any man." She is survived by her sisters Mary McHugh, Madge Benson, Gertrude Scully, Pat Power and Joan Broderick, all of Canada; her children Michael R. Chapman and his wife Sheri, Norma Jacques and her husband Mike, Robert P. Chapman and his wife Kim, and Connie L. Lee and her husband Mark. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Christian T. Chapman, Robert P. Chapman, Jr., Amy Helvie, Thomas M. Chapman, Michael R. Lovelace, Ryan C. Chapman, John Adam Chapman; and great-grandchildren Analiza, Mikka, Rylan and Cashton. Kay was preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Chapman and brother Ron Smith. A Memorial Prayer Service will be held Monday, September 9, 2013 at 10:30 am at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street, NW, ABQ, NM. Reception following at 1646 Flora Vista Dr, SW, 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Interment Santa Fe National Cemetery, 3:00 pm.
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
GARCIA, REGINALD J. (REGGIE) September 24, 1928 - August 31, 2013 Reggie graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1946 where he was an outstanding athlete. He attended college at Loyola University in New Orleans, playing on the basketball and tennis teams. In 2002, he was inducted into the Loyola Sports Hall of Fame. After graduation, Reggie served in the Army during the Korean War. Reggie then graduated from UNM Law School in 1958 and went on to a successful legal practice with the firm of Simms and Garcia for over 40 years. He was elected as a legislator to the NM House of Representatives and served from 1959-62, later becoming an effective lobbyist for several decades. Reggie also served as the chair of the Metropolitan Flood Control Board and was president of the Tennis Club of Albuquerque. His keen intellect and engaging personality were evident to everyone who knew him. Reggie is survived by his six children, Kirk Garcia, Timothy Garcia (Nancy), Kevin Garcia (Lisa), Brigitte Garcia Herman (Daniel), Galen Garcia (Laura) and Reginald Marshall Garcia; his eight grandchildren, Ranell Cox, Robert, Paul and Rachel Herman, Ted, Amy, Julia and Alex Garcia; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Avenue NW, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the New Mexico Youth Tennis Foundation, Albuquerque, N.M.
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
GREENSLADE, JAMES O. Age 88, of Albuquerque and a 25 year resident of Grants, NM passed away on July 22, 2013. Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 24, 1924. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and served for three years in the South Pacific during World War II. He graduated from Michigan Tech University in 1951 with degrees in Mining Engineering. Jim worked at Hecla Mining in Wallace, Idaho and Moab, Utah until 1957 when he relocated to Grants where he worked for Phillips Petroleum, Sabre Pinion, United Nuclear Corporation and Phillips Uranium. Jim's loving wife of 54 years, Alba Greenslade, preceded him in death. He is survived by his two daughters, Gale Moore, (Larry) of Denver and Gwynneth Colvin, (Don) of Hobbs, four grandsons and five great-grandchildren. Jim was an active member of the Society of Mining Engineers. A celebration of Jim's life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. The family would welcome participation by Jim's family and friends to celebrate his wonderful life. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HEDRICK, ARTHUR HOWELL Another cowboy has entered heaven with the passing of Arthur H. Hedrick on 9/4/13. Art was valiant to the end, fighting pancreatic cancer with everything he had. He will be sorely missed by his four children, Kim Hedrick (Ron Lenig), Michael Hedrick (Ginny), Michelle Hedrick (Wayne Smith) and Arthur T. Hedrick (Roberta). Art was married to Mary Lou Hedrick for 31 years and called her his best friend even after their divorce some 20 years back. Art was also fortunate to help raise another daughter, Brittany (Joshua) Hess, with close friends, Dee Hess-Scaltrito and Terry Perkins. Art is survived by grandchildren, Austin (Jenny) Hedrick, Ian, Shayna and Jenna Hedrick; Mackenzie and Spenser Smith; great-grandchildren, Wesley Hedrick and Ariela Walby. Art was born in Espanola, NM and was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Clark Hedrick and Sofrona Ward-Hedrick; brothers Alvin Hedrick and Robert Hedrick; sister Ollie Sloan; cousins Jimmy and Johnny Hedrick. Art is survived by his sisters Barbara (Jimmy) Allison, Sugar (Jerry) Morris and cousin, Tom (Loretta) Hedrick. It was Art's request that no service be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to your favorite local charity or to skylinetherapy@aol.com, 1090 Mountain Valley Road, Edgewood, NM 87015, horse riding therapy for children with special needs. We love and miss you Dad.
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
MCBRIDE, MOHEE DIEUDONNE age 47, passed away on August 28, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 pm on Sat. 09/14/2013 at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW, Alb, 505-343-8008
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OTERO, CHRISTOPHER ALBERT PVT PVT Christopher Albert Otero, "Little Chris", 18, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He is survived by his father, Christopher Nathaniel Otero; mother, Tereah Rose Tafoya-Otero; sister, Cydney Jordanne; brothers, Joseph Jacob, Zyan Jason, Xavier Ryan, Kane Nathaniel; grandparents Lawrence Christopher Otero and Gloria Hoak-Otero and Barbara M. Najera; great-grandmother, Josefina Hoak; aunt, Heather Romero and husband, Patrick; uncles, Lawrence M. Otero, Jude Otero and wife, Nikki, Joseph R. Otero and wife Jeannette; aunt, Jamie M. Tafoya, and fiancee Joe; cousins, Patrick J. Romero and wife, Ashlee, Lawrence "Lo Lo" Otero, Lauren M. Romero, Matthew "Ma Mah" Otero, and Raquel Otero. Little Chris attended Volcano Vista High School, was a member of New Mexico Junior Wrestling (NMJW), USA Wrestling, New Life Baptist Church, and was actively serving in the United States Marine Corp. Friends may visit on Monday, September 9, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church, 6900 Los Volcanes Rd NW. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. NW., with Dr. Larry E. Allen officiating. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Boulevard, Suite 102, PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057, www.SemperFiFund.org Please visit our online guest book for Little Chris at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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RIVERA, RUDY RALPH On Sept 2, 2013, Rudy Ralph Rivera, father of Carlos, Rudy, and Mario Rivera passed. He is survived by his mother Emma Rivera; two sisters; four brothers; sons; and three grandkids. Services will be on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm and Mass on Monday the 9th at 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Perish.
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ROGERS, LORRAINE BERTHA ARCHIBEQUE 54 years old, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, August 31, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Robert Rogers; daughter, Julie Garcia; son-in-law, Jason Waldron; grandchildren, Jazmyn and Jaden Waldron; siblings, Ramona and Marc Torres, Darlene and Eric Maldonado, and Perla Archibeque; her father; and all of her nieces and nephew. Lorraine was preceded in death by her mother, Clorinda Archibeque; and her brothers, Luis and Richard Archibeque. Lorraine had a smile that could light up a room or brighten up anyone's day. She will be missed by anyone that ever had the opportunity to know her. Rosary will be recited Sunday, September 8, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., at Santuario de San Martin de Porres, 8321 Camino San Martin SW. Please visit our online guest book for Lorraine at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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SENA, GEORGIA L. born on February 16, 1920 and passed away on September 6, 2013 peacefully at home. She is survived by her four special, special, special, special grandchildren, Gene Sena, Georgia Herrera, Jacinta Sena and John-Paul Sena. We love you grandma and you will truly be missed!!!!
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
SULLIVAN, SANDRA 69, a resident of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque for the last 39 years, passed away September 4, 2013. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 1944. Sandra is survived by daughters, Annettte, Dawn and Jennifer; son Carl; four grandchildren; and sisters Kathy and Gail. A private family service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013
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TANAKA, AKIRA Age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
THOMA, PHILIP "MIKE" Age 56, resident of Peralta, NM, passed away suddenly September 3, 2013. Mike was born February 24, 1957. Mike is survived by his wife, Cindy of 33 years; his daughter, Micah, and husband, Stephen Bogue, their twin daughters, Bailey and Cierra and son, Kolton; and his son, Joshua, and wife, Tinisha Thoma, their son, Brailyn and daughter, Mcaidyn; father-in-law, Dale Whitlow; Vicki and Miguel Ojeda, John and Linda Thoma, Gina Thoma, Gigi and Dennis Zacharias; six nephews, three nieces and two great nephews; and many others who loved him. Mike owned his own business, MJ Glass, for over 20 years. Mike officiated for the New Mexico Activities Association, USSSA, ASA and PGF for 30 years. Mike's viewing will be held September 9, 2013 at 1st Baptist Church of Bosque Farms, 1350 Bosque Farms Blvd, Bosque Farms, from 11:00am to 1:30pm and service will be at 2:00pm, the procession will proceed to Vista Verde Memorial Park 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho immediately after the service. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., (505) 866-9992, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
TRUJILLO, BENIGNO "BEN" Age 99, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He is survived by son, David A. Trujillo of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Betty Gonzales of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Michelle Trujillo and Alex and wife, Natalie Trujillo; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; siblings Salomon, Steven, Victoria Martinez, Lily Lopez, Alice Rios, John and Richard. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise E.Trujillo; parents, Merejildo and Apolonia Trujillo and brothers, Gilbert and Gavino. Ben was a member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Friends may visit one hour prior to the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road N.E. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - NM Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Ste 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Ben at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
WARTELL, BETTY CLAIRE DAVIS (MRS. RICHARD H.) Age 95, passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's on September 4, 2013, in Fort Wayne, IN. Betty was born 19 July 1918, in NYC, the daughter of Harry Ira & Daisy Wolfe Davis. She & Richard were married in Belem, Brazil on 30 Nov, 1943, while both worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers. They moved to Albuquerque NM in 1944, following Richard's career, where she lived until moving to IN. She is survived by her two sons and their families: Michael and Ruth Beachy Wartell of Fort Wayne, IN, their two children, Justin (Sarah Gudorf) Wartell and Richard Wartell; and Andrew & Patricia Thomas Wartell of Vienna VA, and his two children, Samuel (Julie Harper) Wartell and Elizabeth (David) Weddel. Seven great-grandchildren also survive "Grams" - Degan Bartles (Wartell) and Sophia Daisy Wartell; Amelia and Harper Wartell; and Jackson, Preston, and Hannah Weddel. Betty was predeceased by her husband Richard H. Wartell on September 9, 1984, her parents, her brother M.J. Davis, and two cousins, Mrs Jehnet (Robert) Modern and Mrs.Esther (Burt) Schnitzler - all of Albuquerque NM. Surviving second cousins include Michael Modern, Wendy Modern Gallagher, David Schnitzler, and Robbie Schnitzler. Betty was a lifelong member of Temple Albert in Albuquerque NM. Betty will be remembered for her devotion to the care of her husband Richard who suffered from MS for many years, her wild smile, her love of family and travel, and her interest in living life to the fullest. Her listening ear and acceptance of everyone is a love lesson that will carry on in her family for years to come. In keeping with her wishes that funerals should be celebrations, the family will be receiving friends at the home of Michael and Ruthie Wartell, 8107 Tranquilla Place, on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 2:00pm through the evening. Arrangements were entrusted to D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road.
Published on: Sat September 07, 2013
WILSON, MARY DOLORES Feb. 21, 1923 - Sept. 7, 2011 In Loving Memory It's been two years and you are always in our hearts and in our prayers. Miss you dearly.
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