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SERNA, EVANGELINE S. "VANGIE" 1934 - 2012 Age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, beginning with a visitation on Wednesday, January 2, at 6:30 PM, followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment at Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., (505) 866-9992, where a complete obituary and online guest register are available at: www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Tue January 01, 2013
SOVEREIGN, JERRY A. Jerry A. Sovereign, 84, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away in the early morning hours of December 29, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born in a little log cabin in Melrose, MT on December 16, 1928 in the midst of a blizzard that required the doctor who delivered him to travel on horseback to arrive just in a knick of time. He proudly served his country in the Army at the conclusion of World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Washington Law School and was an accomplished criminal attorney. He served as a prosecutor for King County, WA and later as both a Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Public Defender for San Bernardino County, CA, retiring in 1994. He was a licensed private pilot. He was blessed with a green thumb that made his flowers, plants and vegetables the envy of all who visited his home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara A. Sovereign of Rio Rancho, NM; his son, Kevin and wife Belinda of Rio Rancho, NM; granddaughter Shannon Harrison and her husband Justin as well as grandson Clark Sovereign, all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by his daughter, Seanna Pilcher and husband John of Palm Springs, CA and grandson Brian Bader, great grandchildren Jonathon Bader and Alice Bader and grandson David Bader of San Bernardino. Jerry's family wishes to publicly thank the doctors, nurses and staff members of the Raymond G. Murphy VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM for the excellent, compassionate care and consideration they provided to him and his family in the latter years of his life, especially during his last days with us. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho, NM at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 . Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Please visit our online guest book for Jerry at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Tue January 01, 2013
WICKENS, RICHARD "DICK" LEE Richard Wickens, 89, was peacefully enfolded in the Lord's arms and called to Heaven on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Richard was born December 16, 1923 in Weed, California. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Wickens; parents: Charles & Sylvia Wickens; brother, Robert Wickens and sister, Corrine C. Shoemaker. Dick is survived by his children: Keith A. Cheshire and wife, Carol Jane, Leonard "Ray" Cheshire and wife Vonda, Janice Pfaff and husband Larry, Corrine Wickens, Charles K. Wickens, JoAnne Medina and husband Matt, Rick Wickens and wife Louise, and Michael Wickens and wife Kimberly. Grandchildren are Robert Cheshire, Ken Cheshire, Keith David Cheshire, Kristyn Cheshire, Mark Cheshire, Jennifer Petersen, Giovanna Bakken, LoriAnna Zamarripa, Eva Houghton, Veronica Pfaff, Rachael Pfaff, Taylor Wickens, Hayden Wickens, Eddie Medina, Noah Medina, Gilbert Wickens, Lyndsie Wickens, Richard Wickens and Connor Wickens; 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends that he loved dearly. Dick was a World War II veteran stationed in England. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1942 then from the University of New Mexico in 1951 after returning from his service with the U.S. Army. He married Dorothy Vescovi Cheshire in 1956. After successfully working with lumber companies such as NM Timber Co., Bates Roberts Lumber Co., American Builders Supply and Albuquerque Lumber, he established Lumber Inc. in 1972. He remained the president and a guiding force until the company was sold in 2007. Dick was very involved in charitable works and education. He chaired the St. Mary School Board, St. Pius and Immaculate Conception Parish Councils. He was instrumental in maintaining and improving parish and school buildings. Dick and Dorothy were founding members of St. Joseph High School which was absorbed into St. Pius High School. "Nonno" will always be remembered for his dry wit and his quiet generosity. Dick's Life Celebration will begin on Thursday with a Visitation in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington & Cutler NE) from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary recited at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are his grandsons: Rob, Ken, Keith D, Mark, Gilbert, and Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie, Hayden, Richard, Noah, and Connor. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's School or St. Pius High School Foundations. Please visit Dick's online guest book at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar
Published on: Tue January 01, 2013
WILDER, DONALD ELTON (BIGD) An old cowboy reached the end of the trail today and took his last ride into eternity, to be with the love of his life, Karen Wilder (Nana) his wife of 51 years. His parents Jack and Leatrice Wilder, and his niece Lori Kinney Hurd Preceded him in death. He is survived by his four children, Rhonda Papen (Terry); Mark Wilder; Karri Wilder; Jenny Bradford (Dallas); five grand children, Justin (Ginnie "Tex"); Jarrod (Mike); Nichole (Dale); Chelsea (Matt); Joshua; six great-grand children, Reese and Will Simek; Ashton; Graysen; and Hattie Papen; and Oliver Lusk. He is also survived by his siblings Ronald Wilder (Mary Lu); Kay Kinney (Bob); Rita Pridemore; and his beloved neices and nephews and their children. The measure of a man is how he treats his family when nobody is looking. He gave, he taught, he cowboyed & he loved deeply. He died with his boots on. Services will be held Wednesday January 2, 2012. Location and Time pending. We would love to hear your favorite memories and stories.
Published on: Tue January 01, 2013
CHENEY, DELPHINE M. Age 90, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Delphine has been a resident of Albuquerque since her marriage to Charles Cheney in 1945 after discharge from the Women's Army Corp. She is survived by three daughters, Janice, Lorelei and Brenda; one son, Doug; and one grandson, Travis. A visitation will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, 9:30 a.m., at FRENCH Lomas. A Christian service lead by Rev. Don Weakland will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guest book for Delphine at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505-275-3500 0
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
COBBLE, LYNNE MORTON Long time Albuquerque resident and World War II veteran Lynne Morton Cobble, passed away at home on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the age of 93. Lynne was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on May 9, 1919 to Effie Mae and James Franklin Cobble. He spent his youth on the family farm and was a member of Future Farmers of America. After graduating from Artesia High School, he volunteered for the U.S. Army, and served in Saipan during WWII. After the war, he was assigned to many U.S. embassies overseas, including those in Moscow, Russia, and Paris, France, where his work included decoding enemy messages. While living in Europe, Lynne met and mingled with many WWII luminaries and regaled his family and friends with great stories. Lynne retired from active military duty as a Master Sergeant after 20 years in the U.S. Army. He then began work with the U.S. government as a civil servant, where he served his country for an additional 20 years. After retirement, he enjoyed square dancing, country music, photography and videotaping performances. He will be remembered for his positive attitude, sense of humor, and love for people. Lynne was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Eleanor Cobble; brothers, Morton, Paul, and James Cobble; and sisters, Juanita Gromo and Grace Marable. He is survived by one sister, Jean Gilliam, and brother-in-law Wade Gilliam, as well as nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming and services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will take place Thursday, January 3, 2012, 2:15 p.m., at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
COOPER, ALAN GRAY Coop we miss you and know we will meet again. Enjoy your journey! Love your family & friends. 6/14/1988 to 1/02/2010 TEARS There is a SACREDNESS in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of POWER. They are messengers of over welling GRIEF and of unspeakable LOVE.
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
DUFF, JACQUELIN "JACKIE" BROE Our beautiful wife and mother peacefully passed away on Dec. 29, 2012 at the age of 90 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on June 29, 1922 to Frank and Helen Broe of St. Louis, Missouri. Jackie grew up in St. Louis where, at the age of 20, she met a nice, young man who asked her out dancing on a riverboat stationed on the Mississippi River. From this day sprung an inspiring love story as the two married on April 15, 1944 and remained together happily ever after. Jackie and her husband worked and raised their family across the United States and Europe. At different points in her life Jackie worked as a Secretary to the County Commissioners in Maryland, the U.S. Arms Control Mission in Geneva and later in life she volunteered as a docent for the Albuquerque Museum. She was an avid reader and a passionate participant in the various Catholic communities where she lived. Once settled in Albuquerque, Jackie and Bob became two of the founding members of the Prince of Peace Parish. Jackie was sadly preceded in death by her brother Varley and her two beautiful grandchildren Elizabeth Ladino and Ryan Duff. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert Duff, Col. USAF (ret.) and their four children: The Reverend Michele (Duff) Rahhal, her husband Bill and their children - Robert Rahhal, Michael Rahhal and his wife KC Perry, Chris Rahhal and his wife Stacy Hill-Rahhal and their children Christian and Aliyah; Melissa (Duff) Zink, her husband Tom and their children - Geoff Shelton and Stacey Shelton-Zink; Robyn (Duff) Ladino, her husband Tony and their children - Marie Ladino, Joseph Ladino and Rebecca Ladino; Dennis Duff, his wife Linda and their children - Michael Duff, Lauren (Duff) Dodington, her husband Jim and their daughter Elsa. Jackie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. The love she showered upon her family and friends will continue to brighten their lives and her spirit will live on through them. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 7:00pm, followed by a rosary at 7:00pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Avenue Northeast Albuquerque, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 9:00am, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:00pm at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos, NM. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be sent to The St. Vincent de Paul Society c/o Prince of Peace Catholic Community. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit, www.danielsfuneral.com. Jackie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
GARCIA, ELFEGO A celebration of life for the late Elfego Garcia of Albuquerque, who passed away on Sunday December 9, 2012 at the age of 71; will be held on Friday January 4, 2013 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 4th St, NW. with the recital of the rosary at 8:00 am followed by a mass at 9:00 am. A reception will be held following the services at the church Parish Hall. Please visit Elfego's on line quest book at: www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 505-247-4124
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
HUSBAND, ELIZABETH E. age 96, died at her Rio Rancho home November 5th after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 13, 1916, she lived many years in NY and LA and moved to Rio Rancho in 1983. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carlotta Treleaven; her brother, Robert Husband; and her lifetime companion, Muriel Irvin. Survivors include her housekeeper of 30 years and devoted caregiver, Jean Orozo of Albuquerque; Carl Treleaven, nephew, and his wife, Lina, also a devoted caregiver, of Madeira Beach, FL; Bari Nazario, niece and devoted caregiver, of Felton, CA; Rick Husband, nephew of Dallas, TX; Jeff Husband, nephew of Henderson, NV; and Candye Nannini, niece of Wadsworth, IL. A graduate of U. of Rochester and U. of Southern California, she was a high school teacher in LA and magazine editor in NY. For many years she led the Rio Rancho Great Books Club. A memorial service will be held on March 16,2013 at 1 pm at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital chapel, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque. Interment will be at Forest Lawn in Los Angelese. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Rio Rancho Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
Published on: Wed January 02, 2013
