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ALVARADO, JULIA Our sweet, beautiful, darling mother went to be with our Lord on January 4, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born on June 24, 1927 in Carlsbad, NM. She's preceded in death by her husband Amador Sr. and son Amador Jr. Julia is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Miera & husband Albert, daughter Annette Montoya and companion Randy Bustamante, daughter Linda Fresquez & husband Lenny, son Gerald Alvarado & wife Nettie, and daughter Janie Alvarado. Grandchildren: Angela & Stephanie Miera, Jerome & Monica Montoya, Jocelyn & Nathan Ebell, Jennifer Montoya, Leonard, LeeAnna, and Lamar Fresquez. Great-grandchildren: Angelique & Andres Ulibarri, Hailey Montoya-Gomez, Elias Ruiz, Marcus & Max Baca, Marissa & Buddy (JJ) Montoya, and Isaac Ebell. Great Great-grandchildren: Joshua Saiz and her beloved dog Nemo. Julia is also survived by her sisters Helen Orona, Mikala Granger, and brother, Manuel Ramirez. Our mom was a joy to everyone who knew her and lived each day to the fullest. Her passions in life were her faith, family, and celebration. She was an active parishioner at St. Therese Church for over 50 years, participated as a choir member, lecturer, and a member of the Legion of Mary. She was an avid crafter for 30 years and could be seen selling her crafts around. She will be forever remembered for her infectious laugh and warm hugs. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shrine of St. Therese Little Flower, 300 Mildred NW. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. (subject to change) at the Shrine of St. Therese Little Flower. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jerome Montoya, Leonard & Lamar Fresquez, Andres Ulibarri, Elias Ruiz, and Marcus Baca. Honorary Pallbearers: Lenny Fresquez, Albert Miera, Nathan & Isaac Ebell, Buddy (JJ) Montoya, Max Baca, Joshua Saiz. Please visit our online guestbook for Julia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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ARMENTA, ANDRE D. IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANDRE D. ARMENTA MAY 16, 1970- JANUARY 6, 1994 CALLED TO HEAVEN ON THE FEAST DAY OF SAINT ANDRE BESSETTE IN ONE OF THE STARS I SHALL BE LIVING IN ONE OF THEM I SHALL BE LAUGHING AND SO IT WILL BE AS IF ALL THE STARS WERE LAUGHING WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE SKY TONIGHT The LITTLE PRINCE ANTOINE de SAINT-EXUPERY
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BACA, DAVID F. 63, died December 21, 2013 from heart failure. Born July 28, 1950 he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vera Baca. David is survived by son, Chad; grandchildren, Alexis, Matthew, Serenity, and Gabriel; brother, Charles; sisters, Katherine and Yolanda; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; friends; and certainly not least his longtime love of 18 years, Judy. David was an electrician & member of Local 611 IBEW for over 40 years. David was gifted, having an understanding of the universe like no other. A talented artist, just one of his many gifts. David was affectionately known to many of his friends as "Too Tall". It was not uncommon to hear David singing as he knew words to so many songs. David was a gentle soul and will be missed terribly. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Garcia Mortuary, 7th and Stover, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Published on: Mon January 06, 2014
BERND, LAURA LEE Laura Lee Bernd died on December 29, 2013. She is survived by her three sons, Jay and Tim Hill, Ron Bernd; six grandchildren; one great- grandson; and her beloved German shepherd, Kahlua. She was preceded in death by her husband David P. Bernd. Laura was born on September 4, 1936 in St Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM to Marion and Lorene Humphreys. She and her mother moved to Denver, CO where she graduated from South High School and attended the University of Colorado while helping in her mother's beauty salon, which was the first interracial beauty salon in Denver. She married John E Hill in 1955 and had two sons, Jay and Tim. They divorced in 1957. On September 26, 1959 she married David P Bernd. They had one son, Ron. The family moved several times because of David's military career. In 1971, they moved to Albuquerque, NM where she discovered a passion for sewing, working at Stretch and Sew, Joann's Fabrics, and Quilt Works. She was a talented quilter and taught quilting for many years. Laura went back to college to continue her education in the field of anthropology. She traveled to Belize in Central America to work on archeological digs for two sessions. She also loved collecting classic Disney pieces and visiting Disney World with Ron. She struggled through Alzheimer's disease and went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2013. Her warmth, smile, sense of humor, and love of life will be missed by everyone who knew her. A memorial service will be held in Laura's honor at Sunset Memorial Park on January 10, 2014 at 2pm.
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BOBROFF, JACK Age 78, resident of Albuquerque for 64 years, died Friday, January 3rd in his home. Jack was born on the Walker River Paiute Reservation, Shurz, Neveda, the son of Henry Kenneth, a doctor for the Indian Health Service, and Millie (Crockenberg) Bobroff, a registered nurse. He was deeply impacted growing up with his younger brother, Robert Lyman, who was born with Down's Syndrome. Jack attended Washington Jr. High and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1963. He was an avid Lobo fan his entire life and earned his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in Education at the University of New Mexico. He began his career as an elementary teacher in 1957, retiring 37 years later as Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. Jack taught junior high and high school English and Social Studies and served as Elementary, Junior High, and High School Principal, working at Mission Elementary, Taft Jr. High, Ernie Pyle Jr. High, Valley High, Kennedy/Tomasita and the Career Enrichment Center. Later he served as an Assistant Area Superintendent, Area Director of Middle Schools and Director of Staff Development for APS. He directed the UNM Community College and taught Basic English at the Technical Vocational Institute (CNM). Throughout his career he was always a strong advocate of parent advisory councils and PTA's. Jack was APS Superintendent from 1988 to 1994. His proudest accomplishments in the position were leading the district's transition from junior high schools to middle schools, year-round education, school-based health clinics (precursors of community schools), and site-based management/school improvement teams. He initiated strong efforts with northern and central New Mexico school districts to develop instructional support. The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the New Mexico School Administrators named him "Administrator of the Year" and the Albuquerque and New Mexico School Secretaries associations named him "Boss of the Year". Other distinctions included Albuquerque High Honor Graduate, Phi Delta Kappa Spotlight on Quality, Outstanding Service Award -United Way, Fellow at the National Endowment for the Humanities, University of Wisconsin, Conference Planning Committee and Board of Directors for the International Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and President of New Mexico ASCD. At the heart of Jack's leadership was bringing people and organizations together, putting aside differences to work for a common vision for teaching children. Throughout his life, Jack paid close attention to the people he worked with and almost always remembered the names of those he knew made a difference to children. He believed deeply in equality and the value of diversity. Upon being given the 2010 Martin Luther King Award, he said two of his proudest moments were being given a "Giraffe" Award for "sticking his neck out for kids" and helping found the MLK Multi-cultural Celebration, the City's first and now in its 24th year. Jack carried three aphorisms with him: "Remember that nothing is as unequal as the equal treatment of unequals"; "We are created and are present on this earth to make things better, not to let things be"; and "It is better to seek forgiveness than to ask permission." After retiring as Superintendent, Jack served on the Advisory Board of Eagles' Wings Youth Ranch, Governing Board of Amy Biehl Charter High School, and Board of Directors of the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union. Jack served as a deacon at Hoffmantown Church and was active in the Men's Ministries. As a Christian, his faith reinforced his beliefs that all people are created equal, that all should be treated with dignity and respect, that we must be slow to judge, and that we should all be committed to serving our fellow human beings. Jack leaves his beloved wife of 26 years, Bettye and her brother, Paul Morris; son Jay Bobroff and his wife Louise Martinez; daughter Dana Bobroff and partner Michael Mirimanian; son Kip Bobroff and his wife Michele Pfeiffer; son Michael Bobroff; daughter Kara Bobroff; son-in-law Paul Campbell; and step-son Steven Coffey and his wife Sandra Ayala Coffey; grandchildren Jason Bobroff Clay, Desiree Martinez, Matthew Martinez, Jackie Bobroff, Reed Bobroff, Kaitlyn Coffey, and Gabriella Coffey; great-grandchildren Naomi, Nikki, and Josiah Martinez, Xander Parra, and Azzlyn Martinez; dear friend Ona Bellino; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and brother. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Eagles' Wings Youth Ranch, PO Box 465, Mountainair, NM 87036 or the Native American Community Academy, 1000 Indian School Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (nacaschool.org). Funeral services will be Monday, January 6, 2014, 10:30 am, Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. A reception with time to share remembrances will follow. To leave an on-line remembrance, please visit frenchfunerals.com/obituaries.
Published on: Mon January 06, 2014
CANDELARIA, LARRY MARCH 9,1952 - JANUARY 6,2013 FOREVER LOVED AND REMEMBERED... FROM, ALL YOUR LOVE ONES.
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CORDOVA, LORETTA age 54, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 3, 2014. Since 2005 she served as the Executive Director of the Sangre de Oro Hemophilia Foundation of New Mexico. She and her husband also served on the board of directors and has been an active member of the foundation since the early 90's. Loretta was very passionate about her work and truly dedicated to the foundation's mission of "enhancing the quality of life for people with Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders." Most importantly, Loretta was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Her compassionate spirit and kind attitude will be forever treasured by all who knew her. Loretta is survived by her husband of 30 years, Phillip Cordova; her three children: Elysa, Julian, and Patrick; her parents Robert & Lena Reyes; siblings: Veronica Reyes, Bridget Garner, and Damon Reyes. For information on Funeral Services, please refer to: http://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituaries/Loretta-Cordova/#!/Obituary or email at jochappelle@yahoo.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the SDO Scholarship Fund: PO Box 51494, ABQ NM 87181-1494.
Published on: Mon January 06, 2014
DEBETTIGNIES, CHARLES E. Charles E. DeBettignies passed away on December 30, 2013. Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 23, 1929. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence E. DeBettignies; mother, Winifred R. DeWitt; sister, Barbara Brown; and his wife of 49 years, Joan DeBettignies. Chuck is survived by his sister, Marilyn Pilkington and husband, Kenneth; son, Robert W. DeBettignies and wife, Beatrice; granddaughters, Savannah M. and Montoya R.; daughter, Lisa A. Shoaff and husband, Charles C. Shoaff, Jr.; grandson, Andrew J. Shoaff; and son, Kenneth L. DeBettignies, all of Albuquerque. Chuck attended University of Illinois at Chicago but his education was postponed when he was called for military duty. After completing his active duty in the Army, Chuck moved to Albuquerque to attend University of New Mexico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Chuck worked for the Corps of Engineers until he retired in 1986. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather and devoted friend and mentor to many. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Daniels Funeral Home at 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Rosary to be recited at 7 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 12 Noon at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Inurnment with military honors will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, January 13, 2014. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111.To view information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Mon January 06, 2014
GARCIA, DICKIE RAY age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 4, 2014. Dickie is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Yvette Garcia and husband, Vicente Chavez, Adam Garcia, Adolfo Garcia and fiancee, Katrina Martinez; sister Viola Garcia; grandchildren, Destiny, Shantel, Kateri, Little Adam, Meriya, Santanna, Dasiha, Nevaeh, Adolfo Jr., and one on the way, Dickie Ray; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dickie enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, drawing and working at Holy Family. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Rudy and Isabel Jaramillo. Final visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andy Anaya, Danny Marquez, Dan Luna, Frank Henry, Kenny Marez and Mark Archuleta. Honorary pallbearers will be Lawrence Vallez, Lorenzo Perea, Billy Casias and Lucas Lucero. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
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GILBERT, RAYMOND ARTHUR, BRIG GEN, USAF (RET) Age 94, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Saturday, December 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Constance B. Young, of Albuquerque. He had several tours of duty in Albuquerque, including serving as the first Director and Commander of the Air Force Weapons Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque from 1963 until 1966. General Gilbert was born in Mattoon, Illinois on April 19, 1919. He graduated from high school there in 1936 and attended the University of Cincinnati on a work / study program. He entered military service in May 1941 as an aviation cadet in the Army Air Corps, which later became the United States Air Force. He was a command pilot with over 4,000 hours of flying time. During World War II, he was an instructor pilot in the United States; after the war he was assigned to the military government in Europe; there, he flew as part of the Berlin Airlift. In May 1949, the Air Force sent him to Ohio State University where he completed both his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in theoretical physics in 1952. Since 1952 and until his retirement in 1970, all of his Air Force assignments were in the field of research and development, including his tours in Albuquerque. At the time of his retirement, he was serving as the Director for all of the Air Force's laboratories. General Gilbert also received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Albuquerque in 1967. After retirement from the Air Force, General Gilbert worked for several organizations concerned with space and energy policy before making Albuquerque his permanent home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his oldest son, Richard K. Gilbert of Washington, D.C., and his youngest son, Thomas A. Gilbert of Bulverde, Texas, and his two children, Andrew and Naomi. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Daphne Orner and her husband David of Albuquerque, and their children, Jonathan Orner and Laurel Christensen and her husband Preston and their daughters, Sawyer and London. General Gilbert was preceded in death by his first wife Frances Keith Gilbert of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and his middle son, Jack A. Gilbert of Studio City, California. Services will be held Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Church of Albuquerque, 6901 San Antonio Drive, NE, in Albuquerque. Later that day, a military burial service will be held at 2:15 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675. An online guestbook for Raymond A. Gilbert is available at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCKINLEY, WILLIAM Age 56, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Quemado, NM. He was born in Belen, NM on June 27, 1957, to Ray and Margie (Magee) McKinley. William was a lifelong resident of Pie Town, NM and worked for the Catron County Road Dept. for 17 years. He enjoyed hunting and worked on several ranches in Catron Co. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Johnny McKinley and Tommy Lee McKinley; and his sisters, Deannie Johnson and Exlee Theiss. William is survived by brother, Bobby McKinley and wife, Coy; and Frankie McKinley and wife, Susie; sister, Lola McWhorter; his sister-in-law, Judy McKinley; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Pie Town Community Building. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. William's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530
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PINO, SANDRA A. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 29, 2013. A Rosary will be recited Monday, January 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Those who wish to sign Sandra's guest book, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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RAY, DONNA JEAN 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Sunday, December 29th 2013. She is survived by her husband, James N. Ray of Albuquerque; children, David W. of Albuquerque, Jim A. and wife Tammy of Colorado; grandchildren, Joseph and wife Rena, Jacob, Trevor and great-grandson Silas, all of Colorado; sisters, LaRae Yandow of Texas and JoAnn Harvison of Arkansas. Donna was preceded in death by her father Ray and mother Iola Humphrey of Arkansas; and grandparents Earl and Perl Duncan of Arkansas. Donna was a member of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church. The memorial service is pending.
Published on: Mon January 06, 2014
ROMERO, MARY ESTHER (GARCIA) passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born on November 26, 1939 in Albuquerque, where she lived most of her life. Esther was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Albuquerque. She received a Technical degree from Western Business School. Esther was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Dora Garcia and her sister Rosalie Griego. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Arthur L. Romero, children Michael Garcia, Mary Mandall, David Romero, Roseanne Romero, Joseph Romero, Jared Romero and Isaac Romero, 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, her siblings Eileen Flores, Aurora Vigil, John Garcia, Judy Martinez, Carmelita Ortega, Margaret Martinez, and Theresa Richards. Esther also left behind numerous nieces and nephews. Esther was a loving Wife, sister, mother, friend, artist, athlete, great cook, and she will be missed by all. She was a devoted follower of Christ and she loved to sing praise music, and read her bible, as they were her source for peace and understanding in times of suffering and joy. We take joy in knowing that she has moved on to be with those who went before her to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ forever. We ask that those who knew and loved Esther join us to celebrate her life on Sunday 1/12/2014 at 12:00PM at the NM Veteran's Memorial located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE in Albuquerque 87108 (approx.1 block South of Gibson) 505-256-2042. We thank you and look forward to your presence. Special Instructions In lieu of flowers and gifts to family, please make donations in her name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Diabetes Association for research, as she suffered with both in the latter portion of her life.
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SACCO, SUZANNE Nov 29, 1932 - Dec 2, 2013. A "Celebration of Life" memorial service is planned for 10:00 am, Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, 2801 Louisiana Blvd NE, 87110. For more info, visit: www.caringbridge.org/visit/ suesacco.
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SEDILLO, LOUIE M. Louie M. Sedillo, age 76, died suddenly on December 26th, 2013. He was born on April 5th, 1937 in Las Vegas NM. Louie was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. He served honorably in the US Navy and retired from Roadway Trucking and Teamsters Local 492. Our thoughts and prayers are in loving memory of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Mass will take place Thursday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church located at 811 Guaymas Place NE. Services to follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 3:00 p.m.
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