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BOGAN, LEROY ROGER, PHD. Dr. Leroy Roger Bogan 85, a U.S. Army Veteran and longtime resident of Belen and Albuquerque, died December 1, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Darlene Caldwell, of San Diego; many nieces and nephews including Faye Armstrong of Lansing, MI, Sandra Martin of Aurora, IL, Richelle Caldwell of San Diego, CA, and Jessie Bogan of Wichita Falls, TX; as well as dear friends, Dr. Alyce Kennedy and Stephen Curl of Albuquerque, Ron and Bonnie Johnson of Albuquerque, Dr. Charlotte Jensen of Albuquerque, Bill Donovan of Rapid City, S.D., David Madrid of Albuquerque, and Dr. Khalil Johnson of New Haven, CT. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and one sister. Dr. Bogan was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, where a memorial service was held Saturday, December 7th. Interment will take place on December 20th at 10:30 AM, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit the online guest book for Dr. Leroy Roger Bogan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
CERISE, DARLENE J. Sept. 4, 1943 - Dec. 7, 2007 It has been six long years since you left us. You left behind many broken hearts and happy memories. You were such a wonderful and precious gift to all of us. You will always be in our hearts, thoughts and memories. Your loving family, Bob, Rob, Jeff and countless friends
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
CHAVEZ, EDWINA R. Edwina R. Chavez, passed away on Monday, December 02, 2013. Edwina is survived by her daughter Darlene L Chavez; granddaughter Alyssa Chanel Martinez; grandson Andre' Ashton Martinez; her godson David Baca; grandpuppy Lexy Louise Martinez; her brothers Simon Tafoya, Kenneth Tafoya, Anthony Tafoya and sister Mary L Silva. She was preceded in death by brother David Tafoya. Edwina will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Garcia Chapel of Angels. If you would like to leave condolences for the family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
CROUSE, CYNTHIA ANN Born November 15, 1951 in Auburn, NY, joined her mother, Beverly Gladwin, father Leon Isgar, and sister Lori Isgar on November 28, 2013. She is survived by her sisters (including step/in-laws) Susan, Debbie, Diane, Pam, Kimm, Vaughn, Karen, Lori, Geri, and Bonnie, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and her loving husband of 37 years Richard; her son Rick and his wife Amanda, their daughter Samantha Grace. Anyone wishing to do something is encouraged to donate to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
GUTIERREZ, JESUS J. age 75, born in Chilili, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away December 3, 2013. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his beloved wife, Nettie; daughters, Lorraine Marquez and husband, James, Joanne Lucero and husband, Frank; special friend to the family, Michael Patino; sister, Viviana Mora; brothers, Julian Gutierrez and wife, Virginia, Joe Gutierrez and wife, Sally, Pat Gutierrez and wife, Delfinia, and Henry Gutierrez; great aunt, Eleanor Belew and husband, Donald Jr.; grandchildren, Mathew A. Otero, Tyler James Marquez, Frank E. Lucero and wife, Brittany; great-grandson, Isaac D. Lucero; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Lucinda Gutierrez; grandson, Brandon James Marquez; and sister, Trini Lopez. He was a wonderful husband, who cared for his precious wife until the very end and was the best father his daughters could ever ask for. The loves of his life were his entire family, cherishing all the time spent with them always being loving, supportive and was very caring. . He also had many talents and loved his football. Jesus was proud to be our family patriarch and has left a lifetime of beautiful memories and will forever be in our hearts and will be missed greatly. Love always. Visitation will will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Deacon Pablo LeFebre, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
KEAR, ELSIE Born in 1919 of Northern Italian emigrant parents, her first language, culture, and name was Italian. Elsie later shared her Italian heritage with her husband and her children. As a nursing student, she served in the US Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII. When she graduated from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1946, Elsie began a 45 year career dedicated to helping others. Her areas of expertise included surgical nurse, obstetrics, premature infants, school nurse, hospital patients, ski patrol, international flight nurse, home hospice nursing, and flu shots. Elsie, the adventuress, traveled alone across the continent to begin her nursing career at Scripps La Jolla. She was amazed to see oranges actually growing on trees! During a rooftop sunbathing session, the nurses were astonished to experience their first earthquake! Elsie met and married Don Kear, a young sailor home on leave from the first (1947-1948) around-the-world cruise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge. This began a 30 year US Navy career / marriage of exciting travel and constant moves. Elsie relished each duty station. In Adak, Alaska in the Aleutian Island Chain, Elsie collected and labeled wildflowers found hidden in the tundra. She cut whale vertebrae from washed-ashore carcasses for lamp bases. In Albuquerque, Elsie learned to snow ski at age 50. With her RN and expert black-diamond skiing skills, she was hired to rescue injured skiers as "ski patrol". Elsie combined her love of travel with nursing, traveling to the former USSR, Africa, China, and Japan to study surgery, alternative medicines, hospitals, and nursing. Elsie became an avid gardener in Albuquerque with over 25 rose bushes in her yard. An institution at the Albuquerque Garden Center, she put on symposia for the State Garden Clubs, earned her "Life Judge" credentials for the state fair, became a state certified "master gardener" and helped all her neighbors with pests, plants, and problems in the garden. Learning to paint in both oil and watercolors, Elsie preferred flowers as her subject of over 100 completed paintings. Elsie and her husband both loved music and dancing, going out on the boat, fishing (Elsie always caught the first or the biggest - much to Don's chagrin), camping in their RV, bowling, & passing on the activities they loved to their children Randy (Seattle) & Valerie (San Diego, CA). Elsie Kear will be remembered for her infectious laugh, blue eyes, big smile, friendliness, love of people, cheerful happy personality, plaid suits with matching hats, and energetic love of life. Funeral service will be held December 9th at French Mortuary on Wyoming at 10:00am. Elsie will be laid to rest with Don, her loving husband of 47 years, in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30pm.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
MORGAN, JOHNNY Johnny Morgan, age 79, on December 1st went home to be with his Lord. Johnny is survived by his wife of 55 yrs, Jo Morgan; their children Alice Beilman and Willy Morgan; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on December 14th, at 1:00pm, at the Heritage Christian Fellowship, 11104 Menaul Blvd. NE.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
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
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
PADILLA, RUTH CORDOVA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, Ruth Cordova Padilla who passed away December 4, 2013 at the age of 82. Ruth is survived by her loving and always attentive husband of sixty-four years, her high school sweetheart, Sosimo Padilla; her children, Veronica Padilla Prager and husband, Stuart, Phyllis Padilla Owens and husband, Norman, and John Padilla and wife, SuzAnne. She is also survived by the absolute pride of her life, her grandchildren, Adam Sanchez, Aaron Prager and wife, Elena, Matthew Padilla and wife, Katie, Maria Milder and husband, Robert, and Karli La Cour; and by her precious great-grand daughters, Shannon and Patricia; and great-grandson, Damion. Also left to mourn are siblings, Angelina Clark, Frank Cordova, Raoul Cordova, J.D. Cordova, Art Cordova, Edna Otero, David Cordova, and Ginger Gomez; sisters-in-law, Betty Segura and Martha Abila; her special aunt Mary Torres and husband, Lawrence and their families. Greeting her in heaven are her parents, Arturo and Viviana Cordova; brothers Michael, Vivian, and Nick; and her beloved daughter-in-law Patricia. Mom served on the Board of Educational Finance for the State of NM and had a passion for family genealogy. Mom will always be remembered for her unconditional love and quiet generosity, her grace and beauty, and her constant love for her family and her countless friends. Visitation will be Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover SW with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, December 9, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Clarence Maes, presider. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be her beloved grandchildren, Adam, Aaron, Matthew, Maria, Karli and Damion. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
ROSEBERRY, EVELYN B. 1932 - 2013 Evelyn Roseberry, age 81, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, after a long illness. She was currently living in Oahu, Hawaii with her daughters, Dawn Roseberry & Judae Velasquez, husband Joe. She is also survived by son Buster Roseberry, wife Ceci; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by parents, Lito and Elisabeth Baros, 1 son, Richard L. Shelton, 2 sisters, Hazel Slater and Leona Hoffines. She deeply loved her family and will be sorely missed. Cremation has already taken place. Her cremains will remain in Oahu until an undetermined date.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
TUCKER, MICHAEL A. 1/25/91 - 12/7/12 Michael was a special love and joy in our lives and we aren't the same without him. We miss his beautiful smile, positive attitude and unique personality. Michael was called home to watch over us and to receive us as we pass on and are together again. We love you Michael. Your loving family. Please sign Michael's guestbook or share any special memories at: www.Riversidefunerals.com, available until 1/12/14.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
VALENTE, CHRISTINE Our mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, Christine Garcia Valente, passed away on December 2, 2013. She is survived by her husband Allen Valente; children, Tony Garcia and wife Shannon, and Eric Lovato and Lindsey Montoya; granddaughters, Sydney and Mackenzie Garcia, Destiny, Angelina, & Raynah Lovato; and sisters, Evelyn Ida Gonzales, Susan Hale, and Valerie Sandoval. Christine was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lorraine Armenta. Services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parsh on Monday, December 9th, 10:00 am, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published on: Sat December 07, 2013
