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PADILLA, CRESPIN 1951 - 2013 age 61, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, (505)866-9992, 2211-D Main St., where a complete obituary and online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Thu April 18, 2013
PATTERSON, JODY LOUISE (LOPEZ) passed away on April 14, 2013 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer two days following the death of her beloved mother, also from cancer. Jody is survived by her husband of 39 years, Willie R. Patterson; children, Diana Patterson and Jeffrey Patterson, and grandchildren Ernesto (Nesto) and Marisa Padilla, Jocelynne and William (Buddy) Patterson. She's also survived by her father, Lupe Lopez, Jr.; siblings, Barbara Lopez, Dr. Mary Lopez, and Clifford Lopez; brothers-in-law, Jim Patterson, Jay Blount, and Lynn Patterson; nephews, Anthony Vitale, Jordan and Matthew Regenie, Christopher Lopez, Aaron Patterson; and niece, Tiffany Rouse; godparents, Max and Priscilla Gonzales; aunt, Stella Miller, and numerous cousins and close friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Esther Lopez; brother, Richard Lopez, and aunt, Dorothy White. Jody graduated from Balboa High School in the Canal Zone, Panama in 1972. She was very supportive of both her father and her husband throughout their military careers. She was a long time teacher's aide at Kids Under Construction (KUCI) a Christian Daycare community of St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Jody loved her time at KUCI and her "children" as she called the young boys and girls attending class with her. This was her calling and it was the happiest time in her life. Her strong faith gave her peace during her difficult battle with cancer. Jody volunteered for St. Stephen's Methodist Church Sidewalk Saturdays bible study program for displaced children. She thoroughly loved to participate in BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). Other than her love of God, family and close friends, Jody enjoyed nothing more than to spend time golfing. She learned the game of golf later in life, but it was something that gave her great joy. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, good friend to many, but the role she cherished most was that of a good Christian. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 19, 2013, 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE. Interment will be Monday, April 22, 2013 in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kids Under Construction Preschool at St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Jody at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Thu April 18, 2013
RIOS, LIANDRA H. was born on March 13, 1921 and died on February 3, 2013. On Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm, the family will be honoring Liandra with a non-traditional service at Prince of Peace Catholic Church at 12500 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122.
Published on: Thu April 18, 2013
ROBERTS, MARY JANE "JANE" Died on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Jane was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 2, 1918, to Frieda Mineck Davis and Elmer Davis. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, her brother, George W. Davis, her sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Jones, and brother-in-law, Mack Jones of Columbia, Missouri. She is survived by three nieces, Margaret Shull of (Warrensburg), Missouri, Elizabeth Anderson of (Silver Spring), Maryland and Bronwen Ashburn of (Johnson City), Tennessee; her five great-nephews, Henry Shull, Eric and David Anderson, and James and John Ashburn; and cousin, Don Stamy, of Iowa. Jane was raised on a farm near Cedar Rapids and attended elementary, high school and college in Cedar Rapids. She graduated from Coe College in 1941. Jane was an elementary school teacher for 35 years, 29 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jane lived her life for children. She and Kenneth Pike Roberts were married for 64 years, and she has missed him deeply since his death in November of 2007. She and Ken founded The Endowment Foundation of All Faiths Home over twenty-five years ago. Jane was a Patron of Delta Gamma Sorority and in charge of building the Delta Gamma house on the UNM campus in 1965. Jane and Ken have been scholarship donors for students attending Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for many years. She received the Award of Merit from Coe College in 1986 and the Jefferson Award in 1987. For many years she was an active member of The First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Jane was a very caring and thoughtful person and will be missed by her family and many friends. Jane's favorite charity was The Endowment Foundation of All Faiths Home, c/o All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at The First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locus St. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Jane at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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ROBINSON, GEORGE WILLIAM Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away after an active, full life on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He is survived by wife of 61 years, Anna Verne Robinson; daughter, Catherine Robinson and husband, William Hedrick; grandson, George Hedrick; sister, Betty Crowe of York Town, PA; brother, Glen Robinson of High Point, NC and several nieces, nephews and former students. George was a teacher of instrumental music for 31 years in the public schools in Abilene and Lubbock, TX. He was a graduate of Alva High School in Alva, OK and he held degrees from the University of North Texas, the University of Illinois, and Texas Tech University. He started the strings instruction program in the public schools in Abilene and was active in the founding of the Abilene Philharmonic. George was also a founding member of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association and was a past President. From its earliest days George was principal violist in the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. When he retired from teaching, he opened George Robinson Violins in Lubbock, TX. He continued with that business until his retirement at age 80. George was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He was a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. Services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, 2:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. Please visit our online guest book for George at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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RUIZ, NICOLASA LOPEZ Age 92, passed away Friday April 12, 2013 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Ruiz was preceded by husband, Salvador Ruiz and two sons, Anthony and Joseph; parents, Joe and Perfedia Lopez. She leaves behind her beloved children, Roberto Ruiz, Thomas Ruiz, Elaine Ruiz, Augustine Ruiz and wife, Julie, Gary Ruiz all of Albuquerque; sister Marie of Denver Colorado; ten grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Nicolasa was born September 10, 1920 to Joe and Perfedia Lopez in Pueblo Colorado. She later met and married Salvador Ruiz. They relocated to New Mexico and settled in Albuquerque in 1958. She worked in domestics and apparel at McClellans and Bella Hess department store. After retiring she devoted her time to "Our Lady of the Assumption Church" where she had been a communicate member since 1958. She suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis, but insisted on being independent and taking care of herself until Saturday, April 6, 2013 when she had a massive stroke. On April 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. the Angels carried her home to Jesus. She was loved very much and will be greatly missed. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, April 18, 2013 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Visitation will be one hour prior. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Please visit our online guestbook for Nicolasa at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SANCHEZ, DEREK FRANK Derek, age 47, originally from Albuquerque, NM, passed away on April 11, 2013. Sanchez was involved in a high speed racing accident on April 6, 2013 at the NHRA Summitracing.com Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Derek is survived by his racing partner, Jeffrey Nolte; his mother Rosie Maroone and husband Jim Maroone; sister Audra Sanchez; father Frank Sanchez and wife Terry and stepsister Sarah Orozco; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; as well as his extended Drag Racing family. Derek graduated from Highland High School, Albuquerque, NM in 1984. He then graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was currently attending the University of Arizona studying for his Master's in Library and Information Sciences. Sanchez currently resided in Yuma, Arizona and was working at the Yuma County Library District, while working on his Master's Degree. Derek had two passions in life, drag racing and books. He and Nolte raced on the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series for the past ten years. They recently campaigned a 1933 Ford Roadster with Derek's stepfather, Jim Maroone. He was commonly referred to as the "150 MPH Librarian". Derek's other passion was books. He loved to read and loved to share his knowledge with his family and friends. Derek was a wonderful and caring human being and will be so missed not only by his family and friends but by his extended drag racing family. Services will be Friday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE in Albuquerque. The Rosary will begin at 9:30a.m. followed by a memorial mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow shortly at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Derek at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Thu April 18, 2013
SANTISTEVAN, LEO a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on April 14, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends. Coming of age in the late 1950s, he loved fast cars, Coca-Cola, and Elvis Presley. He also loved and was loved by his family and countless friends. He was a former employee of the City of Albuquerque, and a member of the New Mexico National Guard. And as an entrepreneur, he grew Dream Limousine into the largest livery service in New Mexico. He was also a successful restaurateur who was known by family and friends to have the knack to make everything he touched turn to gold. He subsequently retired to Taos, New Mexico, but instead of slowing down, he opened a catering and limousine business. He had an irrepressible smile and an unquenchable zest for life. He had friends everywhere he went, whether he knew them for years or made them on the spot. He was preceded in death by first wife Cora Archunde; parents Armando Santistevan and Petrita Romero Santistevan; brother Michael; and sister Fabiola Santistevan Lucero. He is survived by wife Lorena; children Annette, Gregory, and Kyle. He is also survived by brothers, Ernest, Don, and Gil; as well as sisters, Marcia and Margaret; and three grandchildren; and one great -grand-child. He will be greatly missed. A Rosary will be conducted at Prince of Peace Catholic Church located at 12500 Carmel Avenue NE on Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 19th at noon, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, located at 5311 Phoenix NE. Interment will be conducted at a private ceremony.
Published on: Thu April 18, 2013
SCHODT, JAMES C. Age 56, a 26 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born on May 3, 1956 in Erie, PA to Herman and Mildred (Loichinger) Schodt. Jim graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and retired in May 2012 after a 35 year career with JC Penney. He enjoyed spending time with his family in Ruidoso and Red River, NM and visiting Pennsylvania to watch the sunset over Lake Erie. Jim is survived by his mother Mildred of Erie, PA; his dear Aunt Madeline Schodt of Erie, PA; his wife of 22 years Patti (Pilch); his daughter Kaitlyn and son David, both of Albuquerque. He also leaves behind his sister Kathleen Schodt (Roger Drewes) of Hockessin, DE; brother Ed (Brenda) Schodt of Brighton, CO; and sister Marilyn Schodt of Niwot, CO; "Aunt Pat" Bryington of Gifford, PA; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and his faithful dog, Buttons. He was preceded in death by his father Herman in 1994. Friends may visit FRENCH - Lomas on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Cremains will be buried at a later date in Erie, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SEDILLO, PRISCILLA RENEE age 55, Our Angel, went to be with Our Lord on April 15, 2013. Priscilla Renee is survived by her mother, Alice Sedillo; sisters and brothers, Frances Maldonado and husband, Mike, Evelyn Lovato and husband, Pat, Richard L. Sedillo and wife, Frances (Franki), Johnny Ray Sedillo and wife, Lori, and Pat Martinez and husband, Ed; godparents, Charlie and Dorothy Martinez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; best friends, Vicki Stewart, Anita Baca, and Jessica. Priscilla Renee was preceded in death by her father, John Sedillo Jr.; grandparents, Cleofes Martinez, Stella M. Martinez, Juan Sedillo and Beatrice Sedillo. Visitation will be Friday, April 19, 2013 at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m. by Gabriella Nieto; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monsignor Richard Olona, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Victoria Saiz, Teresita Hernandez, Kristina Potter, Ophelia Long, Kathy Burdette, and Oliva Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be Amber Tom, Lena Mitchell, Brittany Solis, Tishea John Louis, and Jennifer Quniones. The family would like to thank all of the staff and The New Beginning, Flor del Rio Group Home, the staff at Pathways and Adelante, to all the Therapists and Doctor's that cared for her, to her case manager, Angela Abeyta, and to all other caregivers that touched her life. 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: Thu April 18, 2013
