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FOUCAULT, CHRISTIAN JAMES Age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Barry J. Foucault and Carol C. Foucault; his sister, Melanie Foucault; his grandmother, Dorothy Nadolski; and his dog and dear friend, Bella. Christian graduated from La Cueva High School in 2008 and was attending CNM. He was devoted to his family and friends and will be remembered for his positive outlook, sense of humor and his love of sports cars and computers. Christian was a loving son, brother and friend and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Humane of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Christian at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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BARRERAS, MICHAEL P. Happy Birthday Michael. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure". Thanks for so many treasured memories brother. I love and miss you so much. Dorothy.
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CAMPBELL, NORMAN Age 96, passed away in his home on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Florence; son, Norman; daughter, Christine (Joe) Erwin; his sister, Margaret MacNab; daughter-in-law, Elaine Campbell; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, Gary and Russell, five brothers and his parents. Norman was an avid bowler and a member of The Chef's Association in St. Louis, MO and New Mexico. Friends may visit Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Norman at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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CLOUSE, NADIA A Memorial Service for Nadia Clouse will be Friday, December 6th at 10:00 am - First Baptist Church in Moriarty. Interment will follow at Memorial Sunset Park, Albuquerque at 12:30 pm.
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GAILLOUR, JOHN Age 89, of Rio Rancho, formerly of Questa and Las Vegas, NM, was born in Vaughn, NM, in 1924 to immigrants from the Basque region of southern France (the Pyrenees). The family also resided in La Leindre; a time that was greatly memorable for John. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John attended Highlands University at Las Vegas, NM, where he met his future wife, Priscilla Rael from Questa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla; daughter, Rosemary; parents, John and Louisa (Sagardia) Gaillour; sisters, Emily Shahoian, Lucy Gonzales and Margaret Martinez; and brothers, Michael Gaillour and Reynold Gaillour. John is survived by children, John (Annette) of Taos, NM, Kathy Gaillour (James Casto) of Austin, TX, Dr. Francine Gaillour (Jeff Silesky) of Bellevue, WA, Marsha Gaillour (Tim Harrison) of Albuquerque, Louise Puckett (Del) of Rio Rancho and Daniel Gaillour (Sasha) of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren, Michelle Gallegos (Mark), Valerie Estrada (Joaquin), Lisa Chavez (Nando), JJ Gaillour, Chelsea Watson (Brian), Adam Casto (Stephanie), Della Casto (Robbie), Ben Silesky, Ellie Silesky, Cameron Harrison, Ryan Harrison, Kira Harrison, Shealeen Puckett, Danielle Puckett, Christian Puckett, Joshua Puckett, Judah Gaillour and Megan Gaillour; ten great-grandchildren, Kimberly Gallegos, Leanne Gallegos, Mateo Chavez, Augustine Chavez, Ava Chavez, Logan Casto, Halley Burke, Brianna Burke, Callie Casto and Bellamy Watson; and one great-great-grandson, Nolan Casto. He is also survived by sisters, Marie Galindre and Ann Rogers of Eagle, ID; sister-in-law, Victoria Gaillour; and brother-in-law, David Martinez. John was associated in businesses in northern NM including Questa Lumber and Hardware, Rio Grande Lumber Co. (Taos), Kiowa Lounge (Questa), R&G Development (Questa), Questa Car Wash and Gaillour Electric (Electrical Contractor). He was a member of American Legion Post 118 in Rio Rancho and VFW Post 7688 in Questa. John was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish where he served in the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Service for over 23 years. The family would like to thank Patricia Cervantes for her years of care and companionship to John and Priscilla, caregiver Jessica Jaramillo, and most especially Elizabeth Paterson, ACNP, Hospice of the Sandias, who provided the guiding hand John trusted for his final journey to reunite with Priscilla. The Rosary will be recited on Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m., with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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GLEASON, WILLIAM "BILL" HENRY William "Bill" Henry Gleason, devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend, entered eternal peace on December 2, 2013. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Jean Gleason. He is survived by his wife of nearly three years, Georgia Vredenburgh-Gleason; son, William Lawrence Gleason and his wife, Melanie, of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, William Brendan Gleason and Jamie Nicole Gleason and three great-grandchildren; son, Michael Leslie Gleason, of Denver, CO; and daughter, Linda Jean Fresques and her husband, Frederick, of Las Cruces, NM; and their sons, Lee Devon and Taylor Austin. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Gleason and sister, Margaret Harrison of Albuquerque. Sister, Frances Stevens and brother, John preceded him in death. Bill was born on August 19, 1928 to William Henry Gleason, Sr. and Leila Belle Hanners in Waldo, New Mexico. He grew up in Albuquerque. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad and joined the Marines, serving in Pearl Harbor shortly after WWII ended. He returned to serve at Terminal Island, San Diego when a mutual friend arranged a blind date for Barbara and Bill. After three months they wed on March 19, 1947 and shared 62 years of glorious marriage. The couple moved to Bill's hometown of Albuquerque in 1949. Bill worked for the Department of Defense at Manzano base for many years and then worked for the Federal Aviation Administration until his retirement. Bill was blessed to meet Georgia Vredenburgh and they were married on Feb. 14, 2011. They shared great happiness and companionship. Bill was a devout Christian and an active Mason until recent years. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, served as Master of Temple Lodge No. 6 and was also a member of Scottish Rite. Services will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH Wyoming. A reception will follow the services at the same location. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Bill at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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GURULE, GENEVA INEZ (GEEGEE) Our beloved GeeGee went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 2, 2013 at age 53 due to a sudden illness. She was born to Alonso Gurule and Sarah Flores in Butte, Montana on December 29, 1959. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Flores; niece Nicole Romero; and sister Angela Gurule. She is survived by her father, Alonso Gurule (Jenny) of Penasco; step-father Ralph Flores of Santa Fe; sisters Tina Gurule of Santa Fe and Brenda Gurule (Jimmy) of Glorieta; nephew JohnPaul Chavez (Raquel) of Santa Fe; great-niece Aliyah Chavez of Santa Fe; and best friend Cecilia Nieto of Albuquerque. She was a loving and caring person who had a heart of gold. She enjoyed being around kids because she was a kid at heart herself. She loved to travel. Her family and friends meant everything to her. We will truly miss her. Special thanks to Cecilia Nieto and her family for being so good to her. Thanks also to the doctors and nurses that took such good care of her at UNM ICU Unit. Family viewing will be held on Friday, December 6th at 4:00 p.m. and Public Services will be at 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque.
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HAEFKER, OLA L ESTEP passed away November 30th, 2013 at the age of 98 years. She was born in Canadian County, Oklahoma, near El Reno, on November 28th, 1915. She grew up and graduated High School in Elk City, Kansas and received a teaching certificate from Pittsburg Teachers College. She met Daniel W Haefker while teaching near Coffeyville, Kansas, and they married on May 22nd, 1937. Ola was very musically and artistically talented. She played both piano and organ for the enjoyment of herself and her family, she also played for church services at Sunnyside Country School in Kansas when she was a young woman. As an artist, she worked in oils, pastels and watercolors, and her pieces have been collected across the United States, by individuals and businesses alike. She has won numerous awards in multiple states, and she taught art classes for several years. Many of her students have received awards for their work as well. Ola loved painting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved growing her beautiful flower gardens. She was preceded in death by Daniel, her husband of 39 years, her brother, Carl A. Estep Jr (NM), three daughters, Ruthann Taylor (MN), Janis Haefker (NM), Mary Katherine Walker (WI) one grandson and one great-grandson. Ola is survived by one daughter, Linda Maedgen (UT); seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 5th, 2013, from 5-7pm at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, with funeral services to follow on Friday, December 6th, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. with Rev. Gary Thur conducting. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jake Maedgen, Spenser Maedgen, Ken Robinson and Travis Robinson. Ola's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 505-325-8688, website at: www.serenityandcompany.com
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HAMILTON, GENEVIEVE RUTH Genevieve, beloved wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 86 on October 18, 2013. A celebration of Genevieve's life will be held on December 7, 2013 at Hotel Parq Central in Albuquerque from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Albuquerque Alzheimer's Association.
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HERRERA, MARC I. Marc I. Herrera, age 66 years old, unexpectedly passed away at his home on November 20, 2013. He was born in Manzano, New Mexico, he was a UNM graduate and retired from Social Security Administration. He is survived by eight sisters, Eloisa Luna, Delfina Dominguez, Esther Saavedra, Anna Jensen, Peggy Ortiz, Lupe Montoya, Gabie Vega, Sally Carrillo, and one brother, Abe Herrera. Preceded in death by his parents, Zenon and Mercedes Herrera, brothers, Sam Herrera, Gavino Herrera, Juan Herrera, Delfin Herrera and Ray Herrera. He enjoyed shopping, cooking with friends and family, and he was always helping people. Rosary and Mass will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM at Queen Of Heaven Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Reception following at Niels and Anna Jensen house, 4006 Douglas MacArthur N.E.
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JAMES, MARK R. age 59, rocked and rolled his way out of this world Saturday, November 23, 2013 after a brief illness. Mark was born in Paris, France while his father SFC Charles D. James was stationed there. He attended schools in NM and Pennsylvania graduating from Eldorado High School and TVI in Albuquerque. He served in the Army (12B20 Combat Engineers) in Germany and Panama for six years. He is survived by his mother Jeanne James, Rio Rancho; brother Jeff James; sister Jill Dunlap (Peter) of Albuquerque; sister Kim James, Midland TX; aunts Patricia Austin of Rio Rancho and Cheryl Reynolds of Jersey Shores, PA; and longtime best friend Carl Lott of Albuquerque. Cremation will take place and burial of the cremains will be on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:30 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit the online guest register for James at www.riversidefunerals.com
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JOHNSON, MARY E. (BETTY) Age 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque on November 30, 2013. She is survived by husband, Orville; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Laura and their son Bradley; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Michelle and their daughters, Esther and Marie; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jeffery Idol; and her youngest daughter, Lisa and husband William Crawford. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Leroy and Michael and by her oldest, beloved son Christian who joined his maker in 2004. Betty was born in Baltimore, MD on June 23, 1935 to her parents Leroy and Mary Calligan and was graduated from Catholic High School where she developed an interest and talent in art, especially oil painting. She maintained this interest and activity for the remainder of her life with an addition of a side interest in clay sculpturing. Following her graduation, she was employed by American Airlines, where she took an interest in flying with her first flight lesson in a J-3 Piper Cub in 1956. It was through this interest that she met her husband-to-be Orville whom she married on March 17, 1958. They started their family in rapid succession and when they moved to New Mexico in 1968, they arrived with five children ages 9, 8, 7, 5, and 3. With a large family consuming her time as a mother and provider, she always found a way to welcome all the friends of her children and her house became a haven for kids attracted to her outgoing personality and joyful outlook on life. Her husbands' work took them to Santa Fe for about 15 years where the same family activities developed along with her pursuit of the arts and especially sculpturing available there. Betty and Orville returned to Albuquerque after his retirement to be near all their children who all live there. Following a bout with pneumonia in 2004, she contacted a pulmonary disease which limited her social and artistic activities which she loved so dearly. Rosary will be recited Thursday, December 5, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 6:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held Friday, December 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m., also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Private interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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KITZINGER, JOSHUA age 22, ascended with the angels to be with sweet Jesus, on November 29th, 2013. He is survived by his mother Debra Kitzinger; father and step-mother David and Frances Kitzinger; sister and brother Jessica Kitzinger and Jacob Kitzinger; his fiancee Matthew Lowe; grandparents David and LaVerna Kitzinger; grandparents Ronald and Loretta Grube; godparent Lori Grube; along with many other close relatives and friends. Joshua enjoyed soccer in his early years, outdoor activities with his family, including boy scouts (outings, craft building, leadership, service to the community), and multiplayer gaming on the internet. Joshua is amongst the gentlest, kindest, and sensitive of souls. He cared for others, usually putting anyone before himself. He listened to the Lord's advice to treat others as he would be treated. He lived that ideal. He is beloved and precious to all his family and friends; certainly to anyone who took the time to know him. His Rosary is being said at Gabaldon Mortuary at 1000 Old Coors SW, 87121 at 7:00pm. His Mass is being said at Our Lady of the Annunciation on Saturday at 10:30am immediately followed by procession to Mount Calvary Cemetery for final rites and burial. He will remain there under the steady guard of Saint Michael the Arch Angel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, all his loving family including those who have gone on before (Grandma and Grandpa D and Uncle Chris) and family to be. May he rejoice in being with his Savior and remember to intercede for those still in the trenches.
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LYNN, TERRY Terry Lynn, age 59, formerly of Los Lunas, New Mexico, currently a resident of Wickliffe, KY, passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on Monday, December 2, 2013. Visitations will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013, after 11:00 a.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, KY. Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow at Wickliffe City Cemetery. www.facebook.com/MorrowFuneralChapel. A Mass to honor Terry will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in Albuquerque at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church located at 9502 4th Street NW.
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MARTINEZ, STELLA G. Stella G. Martinez passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013 after battling cancer for 14 years. She was born in Rainsville, NM on 8/30/36. She was preceded in death by her son, Ralph Martinez (Stormy), her grandson, Christopher Deely, her sister, Lydia Kelsey, and two brothers, Abenicio and Steve Gonzales. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Pasqual Martinez (Peewee); daughter Patricia Combs and husband, Donald; daughter Cynthia Northington and husband, Travis; daughter Lucy Martinez and boyfriend, Andrew Chavez. Grandchildren (6), Patrick Deely and girlfriend Sarah Chavez, Leslie Peterson and husband, Eric, Erin Curtis and husband, Josh, Stephen Martinez, Marcus Jaramillio, and Melanie Marra. Great-grandchildren (5) are, Romano, Natasha, Raylynn, SeanRay, and Ariana. Surviving siblings are Judy Adame, Katie Elizalde, Tila Chavez, Josephine Rivera, and Lorenzo Gonzales. Stella is also survived by beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfonso and Bessie Cruz, Lillian Martinez, and Phillip and Emma Cruz and many dozens of nieces and nephews. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, December 6th at 9 am. Thank you to family and friends who stood by her through the last moments of her life. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services.
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MONTOYA, ABELINO J. SR. Abelino Jose Montoya Sr., age 92, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. Our beloved patriarch is now reunited with our mother, Lucille, in heaven. Abelino was born July 27, 1921 in Canon del Carro Village, Mora County, NM to the proud parents of Manuelita de Atocha and Jose Vidal Montoya. Abelino was the twelfth born of fifteen children, including two half-brothers. Abelino married Lucille Salazar July 29, 1938 and she passed away July 11, 1968. In 1969 Abelino married his second wife, Julianita Martinez. In 1934, Abelino's family was faced with much hardship. His father, their only provider, passed away and Abelino and his brothers were unable to pursue their education as they had to work to provide for their mother and family. They provided for their mother for fifteen years until she passed away in 1949. At a very early age Abelino worked various jobs. He told his children stories of selling ice from a little red wagon, selling wood from the back of a truck, driving a taxi cab for Rimbert's Taxi Co., and working as a bartender in Las Vegas, NM. A decorated World War II Veteran, Abelino was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and European African Ribbon. Abelino was proud of his service to our country with our U.S. Navy as a Fireman First Class. He was able to serve our country from May 23, 1944 through his honorable discharge on December 12, 1945. He enjoyed talking about his travels and the people he met during that time. In 1945 he began work with the New Mexico State Highway Department as a heavy equipment transporter and carrier. In 1973, twenty-eight years later, he retired from the State Government, as a Highway Safety Supervisor. After 39 years of continuous employment, retirement brought Abelino leisure time to travel, fish and partake in other outdoor activities. Most importantly, he could sit back, enjoy, and watch his family grow. He moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1988. The last five months of Abelino's life were medically challenging. After 40 years of retirement, Abelino is now in God's hands. He acknowledged on many occasions, his greatest accomplishment in life were his children and their accomplishments. As a devoted, giving and loving father, Abelino kept a promise he made to Lucille before she passed away: He would keep the young children together which was was accomplished with determination, guidance, and love. Abelino was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille E. Salazar Montoya; children, Dulia Louisa, Michael Matthew; sisters, Regina, Juanita, Eloisa, Alicia, Adelmira, Laura; brothers, Eloy I, Eloy II, Tomas, Teodocio, Alfredo, Vidal, Juan, Placido; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; son-in-law, Fred Montoya. He is survived by daughters, Dulia Montoya, Teresa (Henry) Montoya Duran, Bernadette (Ben) Montoya Sena, Katherine Montoya Gallegos, Louisa Montoya, Manuelita (Dewey) Montoya Loveless, Frances (Dennis) Montoya Hawksworth, Hope Montoya; sons, Edward Montoya, David (Lisa) Montoya, Abelino (LouElla) Montoya Jr., Bobby (Loretta) Montoya, Les Montoya, John Montoya, Michael Montoya; forty-one grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; twenty-five great great-grandchildren; step-children, Mary Esther Loredo, Ida Muniz, Joe Roy Martinez, Virginia Martinez, Willie Martinez, Loretta Martinez, Victor Martinez. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10 am to 11 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Friday, December 6, 2013 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held from 8 am to 9 am on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE with the Rosary to be recited at 9 am. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, Abelino's family requests memorial contributions to be made to: Memory of Abelino J. Montoya Sr., Disabled American Veterans - NM (DAV), 500 Gold Ave. SW, Rm 3116, Alb., NM 87102, 505-346-4864. To send condolences or messages to our family please go to: www.legacy.com
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ORTEGA, ART Arturo Guillermo Ortega, Jr. passed away November 28, 2013 in Albuquerque. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1964 and attended Regis College in Denver and the University of Albuquerque. While at the University of Albuquerque, Art found his calling as a broadcaster. He started his career at KDEF in Albuquerque, and had a very successful run that took him to radio stations in Denver, Boston, Columbus, and San Diego. He returned to Albuquerque in 1985 and retired from broadcasting in 2011. Art was known for his engaging personality, quick wit, ready smile, and ever-active sense of humor. He volunteered on many boards and committees throughout his career and exemplified excellent problem-solving skills coupled with creativity and imagination to benefit the community. His late parents were Arturo G. Ortega and Eloisa Maes Ortega. He is survived by his wife, Lynda; son, David; grandson, Dominic; stepson, Eric Martinez; stepdaughter, Kristine Martinez; siblings, Dr. Ricardo Ortega, M.D., Cristina Ortega Morris (Robert), Carlos Ortega (Dolores), Daniel Ortega, Roberto Ortega (Loretta), and Armando Ortega (Yolanda). Art is also survived by his former wife, Margaret Ortega, plus many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, colleagues, and friends. He enjoyed the music of a spectrum of artists, but was especially fond of the Beatles, who burst onto the world stage when he was a teenager. Indeed, Art had a chronic case of Beatlemania that was practically contagious. He loved to attend and photograph David's and Dominic's soccer games and was a devoted fan of the Boston Celtics. The reservoir of steady love, encouragement, and support that Art left for his grandson, Dominic will help him immensely in his ongoing recovery from childhood leukemia. Pallbearers are Joe Melloy, Chuck Reynolds, Art Verardo, Joe McGuire, Richard Royman, and Paul Barabe. Honorary pallbearers are Malcolm Shannon, Frank Cody, David Battat, Ernesto Perez, Carla Barela, Judy Higgins Reynolds, and Dewey Weber. In lieu of flowers, donations in Art's memory may be made to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation or to the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation. The Rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima, 4020 Lomas NE, Albuquerque. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Fatima. Please visit the online guestbook for Art at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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POLLOCK, ESTHER G. 1932-2013 Esther Pollock, age 81, a resident of Valencia County, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th. She was a kind hearted lady who loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed spending time and spoiling her great- grandchildren. Esther was always there and willing to help anyone who needed her. She was a one of a kind lady who touched many lives and will be missed dearly. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tony; daughters, Lucy, and Elizabeth; granddaughter, Jenelle; 12 brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, Lawrence. She is survived by six grandchildren, Abel, Jose, and Danny Pollock, and Gabriel, Samantha and Jennifer Reyes; five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jose Octavia, Daniel, and Alden; former husband and close friend, Tony Pollock. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505) 864-4448.
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POORMAN, RIMA A. Age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 2, 2013. She is survived by her son, Leif Poorman of Charlottesville, VA; sisters, Mary S. Willcox of Newark, DE and Laurie Mitchell and husband, Wayne of Newport, NC. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews. Rima was preceded in death by her sister, Trudi Willcox Wood; her father, Oswin Burr Willcox; and mother, Thelma Rosemary Willcox. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction. Please visit our online guest book for Rima at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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RUMLEY, LYDA C. Lyda passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. Lyda's Life Celebration Service will be held Friday, December 6, at 2 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (2400 Washington St. NE). A committal will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park (924 Menaul Blvd. NE). Please visit Lyda's online guest book and view the full obituary at: www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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SHARP, NANCY Nancy Sharp, born May 18, 1939 in Danbury CT, was suddenly called home to our Lord on Dec. 3rd. She did charity work with Goodwill and people living through cancer. She was a 15 year BC survivor. She is survived by her daughter Christine; son Scott and wife Tammy; and granddaughter Lilly.
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SMITH, DORIS MAE Age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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TORRES, DINA SOCORRO Age 54, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She is survived by her siblings, James Torres, Paula Veronica Torres and Felix Mauro Torres and wife, Jonice all of Albuquerque. Ms. Torres was preceded in death by her parents, Mauro and Evangelina Torres. Dina graduated from UNM with a Pharmacy degree and began her career as a pharmacy intern at UNM Hospitals. She held several positions over 30 years and was Director of Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy Services at UNM Hospitals. She subsequently completed a MBA degree and dedicated her professional career to helping others, implementing a management style with a humanistic approach to patients and staff alike. Her success came from her diverse background, compassion and understanding of different cultures, and served as an advocate for the disenfranchised. She participated in numerous outreach projects and served as a certified medical Spanish interpreter. She mentored many professional staff during her career and, in the past, served as a Clinical Faculty Member at the UNM College of Pharmacy. Dina was a very giving, kind and loving person and will be missed by her siblings, friends, relatives and pharmacy family. Her family is grateful to all of her friends and caregivers that contributed to her care and comfort. A rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 618 Copper Ave. NW, with Deacon Don Roseborough and John Maito reciting. Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at the Auditorium of UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Vincent Lipinski officiating. Visitation will be held one-half hour prior to service. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sergio Gomez, Joshua Lopez, Christopher Gallegos, Jacob Sanchez, Javier Rivera and Jason Blueeyes. Please visit our online guest book for Dina at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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TWYEFFORT, LOIS P. Age 86, passed away December 1, 2013 with family by her side. Lois is survived by her son Tim Twyeffort and his wife Doris; daughter Lynn Twyeffort; her beloved grandchildren Bryan Twyeffort and his wife Christine, Meagen and Gabriel; a great-grandchild Andrew niece Jan Ricks; and her dog Penny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Olive Ricks, sister Fran and daughter Joan, and grandchild Tamara, nephew Mark and several adored pets. Lois was a strong independent woman, surviving the great depression and several dustbowls while living in Boise City, Oklahoma. She was a longtime resident of New Mexico and Albuquerque where she was married to John for over 30 years. She was a founder of the El Paso Sweet Adeline's. She won Regional once within a quartet and once as the long time directory of the Albuquerque Sweet Adeline's. For many years her interests have been a wide variety of crafts and making beautiful quilts. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on December 7, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Alb. NM.
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WESTGAARD, ODIN EVERETT Age 76, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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WILLIAMS, RAYMOND ANDREW "RAY" Age 51, born and raised in New Mexico and a current resident of Phoenix, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Mathew Williams and Joshua "WIll" Williams, both of Albuquerque; brother, Humbert Williams; sisters, Flora Latham and Aimee Williams; nieces, Saki Chavez and Akari Latham. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his son, Jon Andrew Williams and his parents, Raymond and Geraldine Williams. Ray served in and retired from the US Air Force. He worked as a Field Service Engineer at Applied Materials. A service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:00 am, at FRENCH - University. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Raymond at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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WOOD, H. FRANCIS COMMANDER, USN (RET.) "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 Frank Wood went to his eternal home on November 28, 2013 at the age of 75. He was born March 12, 1938 in Bonne Terre, MO to Gladys Ann (McCauley) Wood and Herbert Vincent Wood. Frank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; his son, Michael and wife Kimba; his daughter, Sarah and Jim and grandson, Bryce Barrett. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters: Herbert Wood, veteran US Army; Fr. Robert Wood CM; Leroy Wood, veteran US Marines; Donald Wood, veteran US Air Force; Joe Wood, veteran US Navy; John Wood; Mary Ann Redmond; Ruth Wood; Barbara Sanders; and Dorothy Gleich. Frank was an air recon pilot in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and served during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the navy he worked for New Haven Home, Vista, CA, Diversified Sciences Corporation and Lockheed Martin. Frank attended the Naval Post-Graduate School in Monterey and National University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Veterans. He was active in the ACTS Retreat Ministry. Rosary and viewing will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Blvd. NE. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m., also at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will take place at a later date in Butte, Montana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, ACTS Retreat Ministry. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank Wood at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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