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ALMARAZ, ESTHER Esther Almaraz died on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at home in Albuquerque following long illnesses including esophageal cancer at age 84. She is survived by her husband John almaraz and her family, David and wife Helen almaraz, of Los ngeles, CA; Anita A. Chavez and Barbara almaraz of Albuquerque; Maria Elena and husband Juan Chavez of Santa Fe, NM; and John Joseph and wife Bella D. almaraz of Elk Grove, CA. She is also mourned by her sister Cecilia (Cissy) Campos of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by her five grandchildren Michelle, Joseph, Joaquin, Vinnie, and Miguel; nephews and several cousins. She and her husband John were married for 62 years and made their life in Albuquerque. Esther almaraz was preceded in death by her parents Vicente Campos and Pablita Barreras and her parents-in-law Jose C. almaraz and Maria Soledad Sierra, all of Barelas, Albuquerque, NM. Her deceased siblings are her sister Dolores (Campos) Tokars of Honolulu, HI and her brother Dr. AngelesRobert Campos of Portland, OR. Esther was a devoted and loving daughter, granddaughter, wife, and mother. Her love and generous spirit extended to her family, parents, grandparents, brother, sisters, in-laws and many ministries of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She deeply loved her many nieces and nephews and godchildren. Esther Almaraz's family would like to acknowledge the quality health and pastoral care given to Esther at the end of her life by thanking the staff of Hospice of the Sandias and Rev. Joe Damaso Vigil of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. A prayer vigil and Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Road, NW at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 9:00 a.m. The Rite of Committal and interment will follow and take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are made by Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Avenue SW, 505-243-5222, www.danielsfuneral.com
Published on: Mon November 11, 2013
BUONANNI, ANDREA M. Age 99, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Chanez and husband Rudy Chanez of Alamogordo, NM and Agnes A. Rivera of Albuquerque, NM; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Buonanni was preceded in death by her parents, Justinanio Leyba and Sara O'Bannon; six brothers and sisters; former husbands, John D. Marquez of Alamogordo, NM and Emil Buonanni of Albuquerque, NM; son, Roy C. Marquez of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Elouise M. Stogden of Tularosa, NM; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Richard James Marquez, Rudy S. Chanez, Robert Chanez, Ernest Stogden Sr., Ernie Stogden Jr., Anthony Stogden, Kevin Rivera and Robert Anthony Silva. Please visit our online guestbook for Andrea M. Buonanni at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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CHAVEZ, VALENTINO "TINO" Tino's ashes will be laid to rest on November 12, 2013 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd N.E. in Albuquerque following a 9:00 am Memorial Mass held at the Shrine of Little Flower, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus at 3424 Fourth St. N.W. - one block south of Candelaria. Tino died of cancer on January 10, 2007 with his son Samuel at his side. He was preceded in death by his father John J. Chavez and is survived by his mother Ramona Chavez. He has one son Samuel Jonathan and two sisters, Gloria Robinson and husband Jerry and Linda Whittington and husband Juan.
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DRURY, CALVIN W. Calvin W. Drury, age 86, passed away November 3, 2013 in Albuquerque NM. Calvin was born September 22, 1927 in Burkett TX. to W.N. and Inez Drury. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Patsy Drury; daughters Cynthia Jobe, husband Olin, Theresa Drury, partner Lenore Sanchez; sons, Ronald Anders, Danny Drury, wife Lori, Kenneth Drury, wife Sherrie and Randy Drury; also, ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Calvin served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea and Japan. After completing his service he traveled and worked with brothers and friends throughout Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. His wanderlust slowed greatly after meeting Patsy. He and Patsy eventually settled in Albuquerque and raised their family in the north valley. Calvin owned a small roofing company for many years and all of his sons and many of their friends had their first jobs working with him. Calvin always enjoyed work; roofing, working on cars and gardening but he found true joy spending time with family and friends. Countless weekends were spent at Elephant Butte and El Vado water skiing, playing, laughing and grilling. That man really loved to grill steak. Calvin loved Patsy and their children, worked hard, laughed often and treated everyone well. His was a rich life and we are all richer for having him in ours. A memorial service will be held November 14, 2013 at Mars Hill Church, 4700 San Mateo Blvd., Albuquerque, NM. 87109 at 11:00 am.
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GALLEGOS, GILBERT LEE age 69 passed away on November 9, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, teacher and friend. He went home to join his Father Joseph Manuel Gallegos, Mother Caroline Lilly Vigil Gallegos, and Baby Brother Raymond. Gilbert is survived by his son Steve, daughter-in-law Shirley, grandchildren Victoria, Katerina, Michael, and Noel. Brothers and Sister: Alicia Joanne, Gerald (Jerry), and David. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1962. Served in the United States Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS Constellation CVA 64 and was on the bridge during the Gulf of Tonkin incident on August 5th 1964. Gilbert attended NMSU, UNM, and Graduated as a Mathematics Major from the University of Albuquerque (College of St. Josephs on the Rio Grande). Gilbert loved teaching and taught Math/Science at Polk Middle School, Rio Grande HS, and Los Lunas HS over 25 years. He spent the rest of his life as a rancher in Anton Chico, NM along the Pecos River and was very involved with the Elks lodge in Las Vegas, NM. He loved to travel throughout the USA and the World with friends including Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Peru, and Costa Rica. I know he wishes the best of future to all his friends and family. Mass of Katholicos (St. Ignatius AD 107) burial will be celebrated by Rev. Brian Escobedo at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 A.M. Wednesday, November 13th , 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE.
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GATES, ROBERTA Passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 after struggling with an unknown disease in her lungs that drastically restricted her breathing. Both of her parents, Bob and Jean, along with many other family members greeted her as she arrived in heaven. Roberta was an amazing woman who cared for and loved everyone that she came in contact with. She gave selflessly and touched many lives. She leaves behind her husband David Gates of Albuquerque, NM; her daughters Heather of Galveston, TX and Ashley of Albuquerque, NM; her sister and brother-in-law Bev and Bill Lindstrom of Ely, NV and her mother-in-law Dottie Gates of 29 Palms, CA. The family invites you to celebrate the life that Roberta lived and the legacy she leaves at a Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, 10:00am, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE. Please visit Roberta's online guest book at: www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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JARAMILLO, JAMES "JIMMY" LEROY Age 47, beloved son and brother, was embraced by the Lord, Friday, November 8, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Cubero, NM and was formerly of Albuquerque, NM. Jimmy was 1984 graduate of Valley High School. His enjoyment in life was his Ministry involvement with the outreach program "Defending the Faith and Bible Study" at the Community Church in Laguna, NM. He was preceded in death his father, Charles Leroy Jaramillo; two siblings, Theresa and Jose Lorenzo Jaramillo. James is survived by his loving mother, Marian G. Jaramillo; his siblings, Gloria Miera, Charlotte Jaramillo Ortiz and husband Alejandro Ortiz, Elizabeth Terrazas and Susan Martinez; his girlfriend, Sandra Garley; and numerous nieces, nephews and other beloved family members and friends. Jimmy will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2013 from 6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. NW, where an Evening Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Light Parish Hall in Cubero, NM. Interment will follow at the Cubero Community Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be John Leroy Lucero, Eli Miera, Jonathon Prudencio, Enrique Trevizo, Lawrence Jaramillo, and Howard Jaramillo. Honorary Bearers will be Juilan Jaramillo, John Moya, Kyle Jaramillo and Jose Saavadra. Those who wish to sign Jimmy's guest book, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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PHIPPS, AMY LIU 62 years old, passed away November 2nd at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was the loving daughter of Marie and Steven Hsu, the loving niece of Winifred Liu, the loving sister of Phyllis Hsu, and the loving wife of Jonathan Phipps. She was the fiercely proud mother of her three sons, Benjamin, Gregory, and William Phipps, and the joyous grandmother of Ripley Marie Phipps. She loved her new daughter-in law, Tammy Phipps, for at last she had a kindred spirit to share her family. She had a life filled with accomplishment, family, and wonderful friends. For many years she was a respected teacher of teachers at APS, teaching them to use technology in their classrooms to advance the quality of education. She is loved and missed, and impossible to replace. "And all the winds go sighing, For sweet things dying". Donation in lieu of flowers can be made in Amy's name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. www.lustgarten.org
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SEDILLO, MARJORIE H. July 28, 1925 - November 6, 2013 Margarita Eva Herrera Sedillo, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed into eternal life peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Teodulo Herrera, Lucinda Arellanes Herrera, by her husband, Beltran B. Sedillo, and by her sister Stella Ortega. She is survived by her brother Tito Herrera and his wife Mary Lou; two sons, Eddie Sedillo and Norman Sedillo and his wife Lisa; three grandchildren, Tina Jones and her husband Rob; Lucinda Sedillo Akers and her husband Matthew; Michael Sedillo and his wife Jessica; and three great grandchildren Robbie Jones and twins Hector and Joseph Jones, and by numerous relatives and friends. Marjorie was beloved by many for her kind-heartedness, compassion, generosity, and the love she gave to family and friends. She was also devout in her faith to God. Marjorie was a lifelong member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Marjorie was born on July 28, 1925, to Teodulo Herrera, a prominent businessman and one time San Miguel County Treasurer, and his wife Lucinda Herrera. She was reared in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and Pecos, New Mexico, having graduated high school in only three years from Immaculate Conception in Las Vegas, NM. In her younger years she was an excellent horseback rider and owned a beautiful pinto horse that led parades. She was artistic and loved music, having the ability to string beads and such together to make jewelry and play the piano. She also loved to entertain at home, travel the world, line dance, and play cards with her lifelong friends. She attended New Mexico Highlands University on a music scholarship and graduated with both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree. She was president of the Newman club and was in the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. It was at Highland's where she met the love of her life, Beltran "Cisco" Sedillo. She had a full career as an elementary school teacher, retiring after 35 years, having taught every grade 1 through 6. She taught at Bel-Air Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Lavaland Elementary, and Pecos Elementary which was her first job and where she also was part time principal. She was a union member of the Albuquerque Classroom Teachers Association. The rosary will be recited by Deacon Ruben Barela at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 13, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am. After mass will be the reception from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Daniels Funeral, 3113 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110. Interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00pm where she will join her late husband who was interred there in 1976. The family of Marjorie Sedillo would like to thank Beehive for the wonderful care they provided in her waning days of life, and to Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and all the family and friends who have offered prayers and condolences and who have expressed their gratitude for having shared in the life of a wonderful woman who will live on in the memories of all those who knew her. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
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VAN DAMME, ELIZABETH (BETTY) Age 81, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son Anthony (Scooby) Van Damme. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tony Van Damme; her son Michael Van Damme; daughter Becky Pelletier and husband Paul; daughter Gina Cordova; daughter Rose Bell and husband Jim; She found great joy in her grandchildren, Lauren, Tristan, Mark, Michael and Ernest. She was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She was born in Yakima, Washington and came to Albuquerque to work as a secretary at The Franciscan Hotel. A co-worker, Theresa Van Damme introduced Betty to her brother Tony and four months later they were married. You could often find mom and dad at the bingo and mom always let dad know when his Dallas Cowboys were playing. She loved to have lunch with her daughters and shop for shoes. She was a very Christian woman and had great faith. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 celebrating her life at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church located at 1860 Griegos Road NW. The family of Betty would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Lovelace Women's Hospital for their kindness in treating our mother. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home.
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ZAMORA, LARAZO B. fondly known as Larry or LB, age 86, passed away November 6, 2013, at the family home in Albuquerque, surrounded by love ones. Lazaro was born on April 16, 1927 in Lincoln, NM to Cristobal and Fulgencia Zamora. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Dora Montoya Zamora and Libby Torres Zamora; daughter, JoAnn Sanchez; son, Michael Zamora; brothers, Cristobal II, Emilio; sister, Cecilia Apodaca. He is survived by his son David and wife Joyce, daughter Theresa Zimmerly and husband Tim, son-in-law Randy Sanchez, and daughter-in-law Gloria Zamora; grandchildren, Daniella (Richard) Shryock and Alejandro Sanchez, Ramona, Michelle, Zachary and Natalie Zamora, Justine and Samuel Zimmerly; sisters, Rosa Moore, Avelina Solt, Mary Trujillo and Delores Weesner; brothers, Lucio and Joe; several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Lazaro worked for the US Postal Service for 32 years and served in the US Navy towards the end of WWII and was a Navy reservist. He spent 35 years in the New Mexico Army National Guard, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. During his service as a Mail Carrier, he was VP for the NM State Letters Carriers and President of the local branch. In July 2009, he was presented with his 60 year membership to the National Association of Letter Carriers. He was well respected and sought out for his knowledge of union affairs. Lazaro inherited from his mother, the gift to grow anything GREEN. He loved the earth and loved tending to it, which was made evident at every home he lived in, whether it be Albuquerque or Roswell. Lazaro was the consument outdoorsman. Raised hunting and fishing he continued until he could no longer walk the long miles he was accustomed to. Rather than resign, he continued to hunt from the passenger seat of his truck. On his last fishing trip he out fished his brother and nephews even though they had to bait his hook and set him up on a lake side chair. He will be sorely missed, but is now able to grow the most beautiful flowers in all of heaven. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm Thursday, November 14, 2013, at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at the San Juan Mission Church at noon on Friday, November 15, 2013, in Lincoln, NM. Interment will follow at the Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, if you so desire, a donation to your favorite charity. A special thanks to his caregiver, Connie Garza Aragon; the staff at Zia Home Healthcare and Hospice; and the staff from House Calls of New Mexico. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
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