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ENGLE, MARGARET KELLEY (PEGGY) Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, December 8, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hartman and husband, Rob of Albuquerque, NM; son, Michael Engle and wife, Sarah of Longmont, CO; and three grandchildren, Leon, Leeann and Rachel. Peggy is also survived by her other family, the Ericson's, of Albuquerque. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Engle and her parents, Charles and Carrie Kelley. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, and worked in the banking industry for over 30 years in Albuquerque. Peggy enjoyed bowling, socializing, making people laugh, spending time with her children and spoiling her grandchildren. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family would like to take this opportunity to share their appreciation with Carefree Living and the staff that took such great care of our mother. She loved her second family and always had a smile on her face. Please visit our online guestbook for Peggy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
KELLEY, GEORGE JACKSON Age 83, passed away December 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther. He is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bert and Pat Gutierrez and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to The Woodmark assisted living facility for the care and assistance given to George for the past five years. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the services at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for George at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
MASON, ELEANOR KLINKER (ELLIE) 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died December 6,2013. She was born on the Klinker family farm in Omaha, NE on April 19, 1925. Ellie and family came to Albuquerque in 1957. She worked alongside her husband, Jerry, in many businesses. They loved camping, skiing and ballooning. Active in the ballooning community for over 40 years, Ellie bought her first balloon "Out of Sight" in 1975. She served on the AAAA board in several positions including President. She won the Sid Cutter Award in 1988. She served on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta board from 1984-1990. Ellie was preceded in death by Jerry Mason, her husband of 54 years. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Merrill; daughter Kathy Erdman and husband Richard and Cheri Landvater; son, Jay Mason and wife Regina; five grandchildren, Heather Dumas and husband Chris, Keith Erdman and wife Colleen, Kevin Erdman and wife Renee, Josh Landvater and Max Mason; four great-grandchildren Avery, Taylor, Kellen, and Camden. Ellie was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 17 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
MONTOYA, GLORIA M. HAPPY BIRTHDAY up in Heaven Today you would have been 67 We MISS you, we LOVE you Always thinking of you... With love, Tam, Erick, Tay, & Livi
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
PEAY, MERLIN DEEON, D.D.S. Dr. Merlin D. Peay died at the age of 87 on Dec. 7, 2013. He was born in Magna, Utah on March 16, 1926 and was preceded in death by his parents Jessie Merlin Peay and Ruth Lambert Peay. Severe pain limited his activity and he died from a pulmonary embolism. He is survived by his wife Darla Brister Peay, children Kimberly A. Peay of Washington, D.C., Kent D. Peay and wife Chris of Bristol, Tn., Wyona C. Peay of Albuquerque, Aaron D. Peay of Albuquerque, daughter-in-law Nicole Peay, adopted son Dennis B. Fredenburg and wife Paulita A. Fredenburg of Rio Rancho, brother Dr. Richard W. Peay and wife Edith of Paradise Valley, Az., brother-in-law James H. Brister and eight grandchildren, Benjamin, Victoria, Matthew, Jonathan, Elainna, Natalie, Corey, and Josh. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and two brothers of Albuquerque. He graduated from Clifton High school in Clifton, Arizona and at the age of 17 joined the United States Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Hancock on the flight deck from 1944 through 1945 in some of the worst battles in the South China Sea and South Pacific of which he seldom spoke of and only in a generic manner. He did show us recently a small piece of a Kamikaze that hit the flight deck of the ship. He graduated from the University of Arizona in Pharmacy and worked in the copper mines of Phelps Dodge in Morenci, Az. He graduated from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry first in his class with top honors. He practiced general Dentistry in Morenci, Az. and Safford, Az. for ten years and charged $5.00 for a filling and $2.00 for an extraction. Price conscious patients chose the $2.00 option. He graduated from Baylor College of Orthodontics in Dallas, Texas in 1966 and practiced in Albuquerque, NM, Gallup, NM and Grants NM. He was a licensed pilot and combined his love of flying with his passion for Orthodontics. He flew his plane from Albuquerque to Gallup for 26 years earning him the nicknames "Doc Peay" and "The Flying Orthodontist." Dr. Peay literally put "smiles" on thousands of patients' faces. He also served on the Cleft Palate team treating patients with severe palate deformities. He had a passion for airplanes and owned many during his lifetime. He built a helicopter but Darla refused to let him fly it. He retired at the age of 71 and spent time restoring his beloved Mooney Mite airplane from top to bottom. He was a lifelong member of the Quiet Birdmen, a fraternity of pilots enjoying years of shared stories, jokes and camaraderie. He was an avid collector of Model-A's, owning nearly every model at one point or another. He was unpretentious and had a quick wit and dry sense of humor, always willing to lend a hand. He grew up during the depression and had a penchant for saving, fixing and tinkering with all things mechanical. He touched countless lives with his kindness and was admired and respected by his family, many friends, former employees, patients and business associates. Surrounded by his loved ones, he died as he lived: garnering respect along the journey, with dignity, grace and without complaint. Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message 'He is Dead'. Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong. The stars are not wanted now; put out every one, Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun, Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood; For nothing now can ever come to any good. As the old pilot saying goes, Doc Peay has "Gone West" In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Memorial to be held at a later date, for information please contact Wyona at 917-8901. Please visit our online guest book for Merlin at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
PORTILLOS, GLORIA MAXINE age 72, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at home on December 12, 2013 with her family at her side. Gloria was born the third of six children on September 5, 1941 in Springer, NM and was raised in Ocate, NM by her beloved grandparents Beatrice and Condrado Rivera. Gloria is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years Gilbert Portillos, their two children; Anthony Portillos, Matthew Portillos and his wife Stephanie along with their two children Matalena and Moises Portillos. Gloria was proceeded in death by her father Ruben L. Vigil, and her mother Rosalie Schultz. She retired after 27 years with the New Mexico board of nursing. Gloria will always be known for her love of dancing, crocheting, traveling, cooking and baking. Gloria enjoyed passing the time reading, playing word games, and was an avid fan of all sports except golf. Gloria enjoyed making people laugh and always had a witty response. Gloria's one rule was to make sure no one left her home hungry. Gloria loved her family and showed it everyday. Gloria was a wonderful role model and will be missed daily. Services will be held Friday the 20th of December, 2013. Rosary at 8:00am followed by mass at 9:00am at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 4th and Alameda. Internment at Sunset Memoral following mass.
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
SISNEROS, HENRY CHARLES HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD Henry Charles Sisneros December 16, 1927 - June 3, 2012 We miss you more everyday. We know that you are still with us because you've helped us with our appliances, moved things so we may find them, we even counted you at the dinner table for Thanksgiving. Our Henry-isms get us by, glad to know you, happy to be here, and of course "Buy American". Our hearts are still broken. We love you! Mom and all your children
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
SPEER, MYRTLE RUTH Myrtle Ruth (Cox) Speer, known as "Myrtle" in her childhood and "Ruth" as an adult, was born in Bramber, Hants County, Nova Scotia, July 29, 1923. After growing up in Vermont and Maine, she entered the WAVES in 1944. A certified pilot, she assisted in searching for lost aircraft and became one of the first female air traffic controllers. In 1951, she married John B. (Jack) Speer, her husband of 57 years. After having two children and moving to New Mexico in 1961, she continued active in the community in AAUW, as First Methodist church historian, and in many other activities including genealogical research and playing tennis until the age of eighty. She lovingly cared for her husband, Jack, until his death from cancer in 2008. At the end of her 90 years, she always had a smile and a pleasant word for her family and caretakers and retained her sense of humor and her love of nature until the very end. She is survived by her brother and wife, Robert and Severina Cox, of Eugene, OR; son and wife, Edward and Debra Speer, of Redding, CA; daughter, Margaret Ann Abercrombie, of Santa Rosa, NM; and four grandchildren, Jessica and Joseph Abercrombie and Sierra and Cameron Speer. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 3:30 pm at French-University Chapel. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
VALENCIA, MARY CELESTINA Age 104, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Don Valencia and his wife, Yvonne, Ernest Valencia and his wife, Charlotte, Dorothy Garcia and her husband, Juan, Paul Valencia and his wife, Genevieve and Antonette Aragon and her husband, Paul; 21 grandchildren; 47 great- grandchildren and 8 great-great- grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebio and Rita Paiz; her husband, Henry Valencia; daughter, Gloria Torres; and son-in-law, George; and all her siblings. Mary was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe and belonged to the Legion of Mary. She devoted her life to her children and family and will be greatly missed by all those her life touched. Friends may visit FRENCH - Westside on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Mary will be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery following Mass. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
VAN COURT, FRANCINE A. NEE RAEL, of Albuquerque, formerly of Taos, passed away December 14th. Cherished wife of Daniel. Devoted mother of Andrew Rael, Hannah and Amanda Van Court. Loving daughter of Philip and the late Teresa Rael. Devoted sister to the late Fernando Rael, Rolando (Olivia) Rael of Alamosa, Co; Marcella Rael of Arroyo Hondo, NM; Melissa (Daniel) Kingery, Cynthia Rodriguez, and Cristella (Alfonso) Duarte. Beloved aunt to 17, and great-aunt to 4. A visitation will be held Monday, December 16 at FRENCH Lomas from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 17 at 1:00 p.m. New Life City Church, 4830 Pan American Freeway, 87109. A Graveside Service and burial will be held at Arroyo Hondo Cemetery, Wednesday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Francine at: www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
WHITELEY, STEPHEN G. Age 65, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Jean Bonney and husband, Andrew and Catherine Dawn Whiteley and fiance, Al Unser III all of Albuquerque, NM; grandson, Anthony Jason Bonney; and granddaughters, Kimberly Jade Bonney and Trinity Jean Catterall. Mr. Whiteley was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and William Whiteley and sister, Vicki Dee Whiteley. Stephen graduated from Del Norte High School. He served in the US Navy. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union, Local 49. He was an avid balloon pilot. A service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2013, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Andrew Bonney, Anthony Bonney, Al Unser III, Jim Ahern, Paul Smith, and Bruce Ellis. Friends may visit FRENCH - University on Sunday, December 15, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to JDRF, 2501 San Pedro NE, Ste.204 Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Stephen at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 16, 2013
