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CHAVEZ, LEROY Age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, after his courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife MaryLou, parents Juan and Lupe Rubi Chavez, brothers Florencio, Seso, Albino, Romolo Chavez and his sister Clara Sedillo. Leroy survived by his sons Ambrose and Anthony Chavez; his sister Viola Cuaron; and his mother-in-law Lorenzita Anaya. He also survived by his caregiver and nephew Chris Sedillo and his first wife Rosalie Chavez and many nephews and nieces. A special thanks to his niece Yvette Chavez who took care of Leroy in his last days of his life. He was a member of the Church of the Ascension Catholic church. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, January 12th at 6pm with a viewing starting at 5pm at Riverside funeral home, 225 San Mateo NE. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 13th, at 11am with a viewing starting at 10am at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd SW. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbears will be Gilbert Cuaron, Albert Chavez, Romolo, Chavez, Ronald Galbadon, Mel Padilla and Michael Rice. Honorary Pallbears will be Joseph Garcia, Roy Chavez, Andy Anaya and Danny Cuaron. Family would like to say a special thanks to the Cancer staff at Ana Kaisemen for their great support during the last three years of treatment and Presbyterian Hospice staff for their great care and assistance during Leroy's last days. After the Mass and burial on Monday there will be a reception at the Parish Hall of the Ascension. Please visit our online guestbook for Leroy at www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
FIELDS, JW (JAMES) Age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 6, 2014. JW is survived by his loving wife Magnolia; sons, Raphael Fields and Timothy Fields; two brothers; two sisters; aunts, Rosa Clark, Jean Haley and Charlotte McClure; uncle Jimmie Hayes; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. JW was retired from the Albuquerque Police Department. JW began a study of the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. As a result in July 2011 he was baptized, and began a new chapter in his life of service to his God, Jehovah. Since then he has been a faithful member of the North East Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. A memorial service will be held for JW, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul NE at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 11th.
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
HERRERA, RAMONA age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 9, 2014 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her children, Maryellen Herrera, Lydia Duran, and Ron Herrera and wife, Audrey; sisters, Betty Tenorio and husband, Henry, Eufemia Lucero and husband, Candido, Nora Zamora and husband, Robert, Joyce Garcia, Patsy Tenorio and husband, Anthony, Theresa Barela and husband, Felix, Odette Anaya and husband, Phil; brothers, Bob Chavez and wife, Canda, Lincoln Chavez and wife, Josephine; her aunt, Bernice Trujillo and husband, Albert; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Herrera was preceded in death by her husband, Gavino; son, Reverend Ed Herrera; brother, Eutimio (Tootsie) Chavez; and parents, Tony, Elena and Florinda. Mrs. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church, Altar Society, R.C. I. A. and Small Christian Communities. Visitation will be Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., presider will be Abbot Joel Garner O. Praem. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Chavez, Daniel Tenorio, Wayne Lucero, Eric Zamora, Stephen Tenorio and Aaron Barela. Honorary pallbearers will be Waynette Lucero, Adrianna Anaya, Camille Garcia, Jessica Chavez and Sarah Chavez. 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 January 11, 2014
HISTIA, RAY A. Ray A. Histia, 88, a life-long resident of Pueblo of Acoma, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Denver, CO. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Harriet Histia; daughters, Lois Waconda and husband, Alvino, Jacqueline Bakker and husband, Hendrik, and Alvira Garcia and husband, Bernard; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley; and son, B. Gregory. Ray served as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer for the Pueblo of Acoma. His greatest accomplishment during his tenure as Governor was the acquisition of the Red Lake Ranch for the Acoma People. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years and served in the US Navy during WWII. Ray served as a New Mexico Livestock Inspector and enjoyed raising his own cattle. He loved his animals and enjoyed farming. Rosary will be recited at the family home on Friday, January 10, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Acomita. Interment will follow at Mount of Peace Cemetery in McCartys, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Ray at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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LEGANT, OMAR, M.D. Was born in 1915 in New York City of "poor but honest" Russian immigrant parents. Omar was a child actor on Broadway, graduate of NYC DeWitt Clinton Math and Science High School, a graduate of Columbia College (at age 19) and subsequently, Columbia's medical school. He interned at Bellevue Hospital. The attack on Pearl Harbor brought him into the navy for the next 4 years. For two years he sojourned with a defense battalion of the Marine Corps on Funafuti, an island in the South Pacific (you can look it up) acquiring an aversion to Spam and a liking for cigars. Following this illuminating experience, he spent three years as a resident in radiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, terminating in his appointment to the full-time faculty. In 1949 Omar, his wife and two oldest children traveled out west in a black, two-door Chevrolet covered wagon to become the director of the St. Joseph's Hospital X-Ray Department in Albuquerque, and remained identified with it for 35 years. He was a founding member of X-Ray Associates (now XRANM). When Omar retired after 35 years, XRANM comprised 23 board certified MD diagnostic radiologists. He was Chief of Staff at St. Joseph's and held every elective office of the Medical Society at the county and state level. With Joe Garcia, the chief x-ray technician, Omar founded the St. Joseph Hospital School of X-Ray Technology, the first in the state of New Mexico. It was a two-year course which qualified the students to take and pass a national exam entitling him/her to be a Registered Technologist (RT). Omar was an insatiable reader, an avid fly fisherman, and will now rejoin his golfing foursome of over fifty years: Dr. John Torrens, Mr. Stu Leigh, and Dr. Bill Kridelbaugh. With his passing, Omar can again join his wife, Jean, on the back porch to share a cigar and conversation. Omar was the husband of the late Jean Dalgety Legant, the brilliant and endearing partner in a sixty-three year marriage. Omar was especially proud of his wonderful family, the greater credit for which goes to his wife, Jean (Ph.D.). All the Legant children are hooked on higher education: Patricia (Ph.D., M.D.) (Husband Tom Parks); Paul (M.D.), (wife Kristin); Amy (Ed.D.) retired school principal; Ellen (B.A. Music Education and M.A. Performing Arts) music teacher. Omar is also survived by his 4 grandchildren: Andrew (wife Kim), Bradley (wife Cara), Wesley (wife Colette) and Anna; and by his 3 great-grandchildren Owen, Ethan and Evie. Omar requested no formal memorial service be held. He lives in our memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends consider making donations to their favorite charities. Please visit our online guestbook for Omar at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
LOPEZ, CHARISSA Charissa H. Kerrisk-Lopez died on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Carlsbad, NM. Charissa was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 20, 1979. She lived in Santa Fe, NM and graduated from Capital High School in 1997. She lived in Albuquerque, NM from 1997 to 2013 when she moved to Carlsbad, NM. Charissa is survived by her parents, Jerry and Barbara Kerrisk, Santa Fe, NM; her sister Jillian Kerrisk, Miami, FL; her daughter Dakoda Crawford, Albuquerque, NM; Dennis and Shirley Kerrisk, Dacono, CO; and various cousins. A private memorial service will be held.
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
MARTINEZ, JANE March 30, 1934 - January 11, 2011 Jane Martinez of Albuq, NM, three year Anniversary. Jane, our sister, our friend. It's been three years, we miss you so much. Love Dorothy, Mary, Martha and Family
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MEREWETHER, THOMAS F. Tom Merewether of East Providence, Rhode Island, Seminole, Florida, and long time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico lost his battle with cancer on December 31, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Costello Merewether; four children, Kathy Bain of New Port Richey, FL, Ed Merewether of Largo, FL, Tim Merewether and wife Pamela of Rio Rancho, and Trish Merewether of Albuquerque; and six grandchildren. A celebration in his honor will be held on Sunday, January 12th between 1:00 pm-5:00 pm at Tom and Pat's home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to PBS, the National Park Foundation, or Sierra Club in Tom's name.
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
MICO, RICHARD D. Age 84, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am with Funeral Services following at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment with military honors will immediately follow the service. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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ORTGIESEN, BONNIE MAY June 27, 1942 - January 3, 2014 Bonnie M. Ortgiesen, 71, passed away on 3, January, 2014 at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with her family by her side. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Long Beach, California to Herman and Theo (Liebe) Townsend. Bonnie grew up in Redondo Beach, California. Bonnie graduated from Aviation High School in 1960. After high school she began working for North America Aviation as a duplication machine operator. Following that she worked for TRW as a typist. Following that she worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as an office worker. She worked there until retirement in October 2009. Bonnie married Larry Ortgiesen in 1971 in San Diego, California. They were happily married for 18 years. Bonnie was a member of North Redondo Chapel for many years. She taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and wrote curriculum. She enjoyed in her earlier years riding dirt bikes and traveling. She enjoyed reading and especially watching NASCAR. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Theo Townsend. Bonnie is survived by her sons Brian (in Rio Rancho, New Mexico) and Michael (in Las Vegas, Nevada); her sister Judy (Jim) Livings in Tuscan, Arizona; her grandchildren Brianna, Michael Jr, Tyler, and Jacob. Bonnie moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico June 2013, shortly after, she was diagnosed with Leukemia in August 2013. Her son Brian and his girlfriend Lorelle moved out here to take care of her. She decided to stop with the chemotherapy and enjoy the rest of her time at home. On December 26, 2013 she had a terrible accident where she had broken her right hip. She went into surgery the next day (aware of the risks). She never fully recovered from the surgery; she was sent home on December 31, 2013 to have her remaining days at home with her family. She died January 3, 2014 at home with both of her sons Brian and Michael present.
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
PRICE, CHARLES RYAN Our cherished son and brother, Chuck to his friends, Ryan to his family, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Ryan was born October 20, 1983. He is survived by his parents, Charles P. Price, and April F. Price; and his older brother, Ethan W. Price. He attended Monte Vista Elementary School, the Albuquerque Academy, and then graduated from Sandia High School in 2001, as a National Merit Scholar. Ryan attended ASU in Tempe, AZ majoring in performance guitar, and then obtained a sound engineering certification before returning to Albuquerque. Ryan was a brilliant, creative, and sensitive soul. His early dreams included playing in a heavy metal band. His music education gave him a broader interest in world music of all kinds. We hope and pray that Ryan has found peace and he's making great music. A memorial service will be held at the Albuquerque Country Club, on Tuesday January 14, 2014, 2:00 p.m., 601 Laguna Blvd. SW. Donations in Ryan's name may be made to the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, 207 Griegos Rd. NE 87107 or to The Outpost Performance Space, 210 Yale Blvd. SE 87106. You may visit our online guestbook for Ryan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
REID, KRISTIN CARLINE Went to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2013. She is survived by her loving children, granddaughter and great- granddaughter. She will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, we love you.
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
SLAVIN, CONSTANCE H. Age 87, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014. She is survived by her three children and their families, Marc Slavin of Oakland, CA and his partner, Mark Heltemes; Adam Slavin of Albuquerque and wife, Paula, their children Jason and Dalia; and Susanne Wooldridge of Colorado Springs, CO and her husband, Greg, and their children, Skylar and Parker. Constance Rella Halter was born in Minneapolis, the only child of Joel Mayer Halter of Liverpool, England and the former Rose Marie Seham of Minneapolis. The family lived in a one-bedroom flat above a relative's grocery store. An uncle, Max Seham, the sole Jewish pediatrician in the Twin Cities, was an active figure in the Democrat-Farmer-Labor party, and inspired an early interest in politics and civil rights. At 13, Connie moved with her parents to Seattle, where she found a welcoming and egalitarian Jewish community that held her devotion throughout her life. She completed undergraduate studies in sociology at the University of Washington, then moved to San Francisco in the early 1950's where she began a career writing advertising copy at CBS radio, and taught Sunday School at the city's reform synagogue, Temple Emanuel. Her family often heard stories of luminaries such as Edward R. Murrow and Bing Crosby whom she worked alongside in her radio days. In 1955, she married Gerald M. Slavin. The family spent three years in Brazil, where Jerry served in the U. S. Foreign Service. They moved to Albuquerque in 1965. Connie worked as a substitute teacher for grades 1-6 in the Albuquerque Public Schools. She then returned to graduate school, completed a masters degree in health education at the University of New Mexico, and began another career as a disability adjudicator for the State of New Mexico. She was an early and ardent champion of health and environmental causes. She supported a national movement for zero population growth in the 1960's and advocated for curbside recycling in the 1970's. She was also an enthusiastic shopper whose interests extended to interior design and fashion. She designed the family's home in the classic adobe style of New Mexico, and often said she regarded it, next to her children, as her best accomplishment. The family would like to thank the exceptional team of caregivers who made Connie's last years comfortable: Mary Medlin, Matthew Anderson, Cassandra Chavez, Autumn Cramer, Denise Duran, Roseann Padilla, Lyndon Phelps, Marianita Salais, and Trevor Trent. Graveside Service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albuquerque Hadassah, 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guest book for Connie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
UDERO, TONY P. Age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. 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
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