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GROSSOEHME, CLYDE Cmdr, Clyde Grossoehme, 89, died peacefully in his home on May 8th, 2014. He was born to parents Walter and Mathilda Grossoehme in Nemaha, Nebraska on August 22nd, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laurene; and his two children, Jeff Grossoehme and Lisa Golden, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brothers Kenneth Grossoehme of Auburn, Nebraska, Lannon Grossoehme of Coer d' Alene, Idaho; sister Frances Andrew of Auburrn, Nebraska; and sisters-in-law Doris Stokes of Pampa, FL and Maureen Stillahn of Omaha, NE. He was preceeded in death by four brothers: George, Robert, Wendell and Carl Grossoehme and his sister Eilleen Gurney. Clyde proudly served his country for 28 years in the United States Navy where he saw active duty in the Korean War, WWII, and Vietnam before he retired as Commander. He then worked as Assistant Mananger of Coronado Airport and Manager of 7 Bar Airport, Albuquerque and was an avid pilot himself. In retirement he enjoyed fishing, golf and traveling with his wife. He was a true American and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Thank you for serving our country, Clyde. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made in his name to: The General Endowment Fund-St Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
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ALDERETE, ELFIGO JR. "AL" was born April 29, 1943 and passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at age 71. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Al worked hard his entire life as a painter. He will be remembered as a loving father, husband, brother, Tata as well as a kind hearted friend. He put God and family first, he lived his life with his dearest wife Ernestine Alderete. Elfigo was preceded in death by his father Elfigo Alderete Sr. and his mother Emma Alderete; sons, Jerry Alderete and Frank Alderete. He is survived by his son, Al Alderete and Martha; daughters, Annette Shanahan and Billy, Marlene Alderete and Steve, Eileen Ramos and Derrick. Elfigo had many generations of grandchildren and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at San Felipe de Neri Parish in Old Town, 2005 N. Plaza NW. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery Pallbearers will be Joseph Alderete, Jerry Alderete, Billy Shanahan, Tranky Barela, Derrick Ramos and Steve Tafoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cameron Aragon and Trent Dewyer. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ.505-343-8008.
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ALLEN, IRIS S. Age 90, went to her happy hunting ground on Friday, May 9, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Allen and two daughters, Sandra and Cynthia. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald and wife, Lynne, and Scott and wife, Kathy; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Allen was the Southwest Regional President of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in the 1980's and was a life member of the Auxiliary. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and worked with Girls State. She enjoyed her hobbies of sewing, liquid embroidery, and was an avid rock hound. Iris enjoyed being a military wife and traveling the world while raising her four children. Memorial services will be Thursday, May 15, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel. Interment of her cremated remains will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Iris at www.FrenchFunerals.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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ARCHIBEQUE, TILLIE SANCHEZ First Mother's Day without you. A treasure has been lost through my eyes, My mother is no longer by my side. She left for a better place I hear, Where there is no pain, there is no fear. We shared our lives together with many ups and downs, But, the love that grew between us was so strong abound. The house is so quiet now that you are gone, But, your love still lingers all around. I miss you more that ever, no one will ever know the heartache that I have, when you left, you had to go. Some comfort I have, you're now with dad. I miss you MOM, I'll love you forever. Christine
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ARCHULETA, PATRICIA Patricia Francis Archuleta passed away on May 2, 2014 at her home in Albuquerque, NM, after a courageous 23 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Pat was born July 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, and lived her adult life in Albuquerque, where as a loving mother, raised her eight beautiful children in the South Valley with her late husband, Alfonso. Pat is survived by her sister; eight of ten children; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and will be greatly missed. Pat had a passion and zest for life, loved to sew and garden, and was a prolific reader. She also loved to cook and enjoyed music of all eras, particularly from the 60s and 70s. Pat will be remembered with a memorial service to celebrate her life at St. Jude Thaddeus Church (Chapel), 5712 Paradise Blvd NW 87114, on May 17 at 10:30am, with small reception following the service. Please honor Pat by joining her family in prayer and condolences. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at: www.michaeljfox.org
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ASHNER, PATRICIA Age 69, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1981 passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in McKenzie, TN on July 7, 1944 to Prentice and Betty (Bobbit) Sexton. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Georgy, David, Bobby, Jerry. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Renetta Duke and husband, Mike; son, Jason Ashner and wife, Rebecca; grandchildren, Shenna Lizzi and husband, Mike; Zachary Clark, and Jakob Ashner; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Lizzi; sister Betty Leible; numerous nephews and nieces. She had a great love for her family, and made every holiday special. She was an avid gardener, and a great cook. She also had her own cleaning business for many years. She always put others first, and will be deeply missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. 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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BARELA, SIMON I. was called home on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Simon was preceded in death by his dad Demetrio Barela; grandparents Simon and Nettie Barela, Ignacio and Mela Ramirez; and nephew Joe Ben Barela. Simon is survived by his mom, Esther R. Barela; brother, Demetrio Barela; sisters, Mela and husband, John Livramento, Gerrie and husband, Adrian Maes, Becky and husband, Victor Carrillo and Sandy B. Garcia; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Simon was a caregiver for grandpa Simon for many years. Simon attended East San Jose Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1973. Simon will be remembered as a very friendly and loving person and will be missed by all who knew him. Go in peace. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Church with a Mass to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Monsignor Lambert Luna will be presiding over the services. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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BLAKE, ROBERT "BOB" JR. passed away suddenly while skiing in Colorado on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr. and Laura Blake, and his daughter Connie. He is survived by his wife Marlene Blake; daughter Terri Blake and her mother Theresa Blake; Marlene's daughter Celeste Cordon; grandchildren Tony and Brittaney Cordon. He was born in Greely, CO, attended school in Dolores, C0, and graduated from Colorado State University's Veterinary College at age 22. He operated Bosque Farms Animal Clinic for many years, moved to New Zealand, then back to Corrales, NM. Bob was an avid outdoors man: hiking, skiing, fishing, and exploring area's history. He loved the outdoors and spent as much time as possible at the family cabin in CO. He devoted much of his life to his family, church, his dog Buddy, and friends. Bob was fun loving, compassionate, humble, and hardworking. He was the veterinarian at Watermelon Ranch Animal Rescue Center and worked with the Race Track of America ministry, among other charities. Services to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, May 17, at 2:00 pm at Christian Fellowship Church, 3901 Claremont Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Center, and include "In memory of Dr. Bob Blake," at 1512 Deborah Rd SE #203, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 and www.wmranch.org You can leave memories and photos of Bob at www.forevermissed.com/ dr-robert-bob-edgar-blake/#about
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BRAATEN, KONRAD E. "KONNIE" Age 87, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family, friends and dogs on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joann Braaten; daughters, Marsha Braaten, Susan Hiller and Paula Peterson and husband Kenny; grandchildren, Emily, Abby and husband Paul, Seth and wife Katie and Adam; 5 great grandchildren; and his devoted dogs, Jiggs and Rudi. Konnie was an avid Lobo Basketball fan since 1961 and was retired as a printer from the University of New Mexico Printing Plant. His hobbies included fishing, golfing and numerous adventures with his wife in their RV. Konnie was a charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his quick wit. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 15, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their tender loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Society of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or at: www.ahanm.org Please visit our online guestbook for Konnie at www.frenchfunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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BRAINARD, W. (WILLIS) LEE Age 91, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, died Thursday, May 1, 2014. Lee was born in Bozeman, Montana on December 9, 1922, and spent many years in Chinook. Lee was a WWII Veteran, Army Air Corp, B-26 Flight Engineer. Lee spent the majority of his career as a teacher retiring from the B.I.A. in New Mexico. He taught classes in Meridian Idaho, Shiprock, Canoncito, and Albuquerque New Mexico. He, also, owned a fertilizer business in Pocatello, Idaho. Lee was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; his oldest son, Nick Brainard; his brother, Richard Brainard of Chinook; and Erwin McGregor of Manhattan, Montana. He is survived by his children, Beth Meeks and life partner, Joe Kraft, and Dar Brainard and wife, Kathy, both of Rio Rancho; and eight grandchildren, Donnie Brainard and wife, Vikki of Albuquerque, Tom Brainard of Denver Colorado, Justin Meeks and wife, Laura of Albuquerque, Shannon Peterson wife, Jessie of Albuquerque, Karey Quintero and husband, James of Rio Rancho, Koleena Schmidt and husband, Tucker of Albuquerque, Tara Brainard and Alyssa Brainard of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, all residing in Albuquerque or Rio Rancho. Military services will be held Monday, May 12, 2014, 12:45 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. All are welcome. Please visit our online guestbook for Lee at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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BREGMAN, STANLEY IRWIN A Washington lawyer who was a close confidante to both Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Vice President Walter Mondale, died on May 8, 2014 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 83. Mr. Bregman was born on March 20, 1931, in Washington, D. C. as the son of Bo and Sadie Bregman, who were Russian Jewish immigrants. His career in law and politics began when he was elected President of the Young Democrats of America during the Stevenson-Kefauver campaign. During Humphrey's failed attempt to win the Democratic presidential nomination in 1960 at the Convention held in Chicago, Bregman worked the floor to round up votes for Humphrey. Subsequently, he was an advance man for candidate Lyndon Johnson during the 1960 general election. Bregman graduated from George Washington University and G.W. Law School after having proudly served in the United States Coast Guard. In 1965, he formed a Washington law firm with the nephew of the Speaker of the House, Edward McCormick. Specializing in governmental relations, the firm represented numerous Fortune Five Hundred Companies. One of the clients he most proudly represented was the Washington Senators baseball team. While representing Robert Short of Minneapolis, he negotiated the purchase of the team and later the hiring of Ted Williams as General Manager. In 1969 the law firm was restructured as Bregman, Abell, and Kay. The second named partner, Tyler Abell, had held high-level positions in the Johnson Administration in the Postmaster General's office and as Chief of Protocol in the Department of State. Mr. Bregman's enthusiasm for baseball and politics was inherited by his sons, Benjamin and Samuel, both of whom played baseball for the Lobos at the University of New Mexico. His grandson, Alex Bregman, is now the shortstop for the Louisiana State University baseball team and was the national Freshman of the year in 2013. He wed Sandra Kneifl in 1957 and they were married for thirty-five years. Mr. Bregman is survived by his sister, Suzanne Fields; his sons Ben Bregman of Kauai, Hawaii, Sam Bregman of Albuquerque, New Mexico and his wife, Jackie; his daughter, Emily Gaspers of Santa Monica, California and her husband, Merlin; and his six grandchildren: Alex, Jessica, Anthony, Robert, Brittany and Holiday, of whom he was most proud.
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BRODMERKEL, DONALD L. Donald Latham Brodmerkel passed away of natural causes at Emeritus Assisted Living in Albuquerque on May 6, 2014. He was born February 6, 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA to Margaret Grant Chesnutt Brodmerkel and Jacob Albert Brodmerkel. He worked for American Airlines and Union Carbide Company in Pittsburgh, for Baker Laboratories in Buffalo, NY and in Denver, Colorado as a district manger for 5 western states. He moved to Albuquerque from Pittsburgh in 1966 where he worked for Van Waters & Rogers and as Vice President of Control for Environmental Pollution in Santa Fe, NM at the conclusion of his long successful career. Preceded in death by parents, brother Arthur Brodmerkel of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter Nancy Carol Brodmerkel of Albuquerque, son-in-law James T Parks, Jr. of Oak Ridge, TN. Survived by wife of 48 years Anne M Sams Brodmerkel; and son Anthony Conforti of Albuquerque; daughter Linda Jean Brodmerkel Parks of Oak Ridge, TN; grandchildren Nancy Parks Keller of Idaho Falls, ID, and David James Parks of Charleston, S.C.; great-grandchildren Alexander James Paynter of Idaho Falls, ID, Abigail Marie Parks and Spencer James Parks of Dandridge, TN. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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BUCK, BARBARA WILSON Age 82, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2014. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. To see the full obituary go to www.FrenchFunerals.com.
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CHAVEZ, ETNA L. Etna L. Chavez, (or) Mrs. Eladio F. Chavez, born on September 1, 1925 passed away gently on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Susan Perea, Anthony Chavez, and Carmen Wilson; grandchildren, Caroline Humphrey, Audrey Perea, Felicia Nunnally, and Ursula Perea. The youngest of two girls Etna was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eladio F. Chavez and her sister Lorraine Baca. Like so many of her generation she married a WWII Veteran. Eladio earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in the Army. Etna and Eladio were high school sweethearts who raised a family and thrived in Albuquerque after WWII. Etna retired from the University of New Mexico's Student Health Department in the late 80's where she was an administrator. This association with the University and its students kept Etna abreast of society and social changes throughout her tenure and made her a very modern woman. After their retirement Etna and her husband reinvented themselves as artists. Often collaborating, and utilizing as their inspiration, their interest in primitive colonial religious art. They soon found themselves selling their art at the Spanish Market in Santa Fe. Etna and Eladio were also represented by the Weem's Gallery in Albuquerque. Etna became well known for her straw work and "story tellers", which were hand crafted with New Mexico clay. And now we say goodbye May the earth lie lightly on our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., 1860 Griegos Road N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following the mass Etna will be interred next to her husband at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Please visit our online guest book for Etna at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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DURAN, DOLORES CHAVEZ March 18, 1909 - May 13, 2002 Beloved Mom and Grandma
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ELKINS, DIXIE, CROSS, EVELYN AND SMITH-TINKER, GEORGIA Happy Mother's Day Thank you very much for being great moms, grandmothers and good Americans. We will love and remember all of you forever. From the families and relatives of: The Elkins, Cross', Smiths and Tinkers
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ESCARCIDA, WILLIE G. 
On May 10, 2014 Willie G. Escarcida at age 90, passed away at home, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances; daughters, Elayne and husband, Abraham Penner; Sandy and husband, Dana Army; grandson, Dylan Army and wife, Jamie; his precious great-granddaughter, Mailin. He is also survived by his sisters, Rose and Betty; half-brothers, Juan, Andrew and Eufracio Escarcida. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as many wonderful friends. Willie was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannie; parents, Onofre and Hipolito Escarcida; brothers, Eloy and Gilbert. Willie served in World War II in the US Army and was wounded in action. He received the Purple Heart as well as several other medals. He was a great soldier, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He served on many different committees and organizations in the state, county, and in Placitas, where he was born, lived all his life, and loved very much. Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 am, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 Paseo De San Antonio Rd, Placitas, NM, 87043. Interment to follow at 10:30 am, at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9096
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ESQUIBEL, DONNA RAE Age 78, long time resident of New Mexico, passed away May 4, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray Esquibel; her sons Greg and Mitch Esquibel; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Donna was a founding member of Amapolas Garden Club; member of the Pi Phi sorority at UNM; and was a member of the Junior League of Albuquerque. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Center, 218 Iron Avenue S.W.,Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 243-2527,email www.lbgs.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Donna at www.frenchfunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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FERRELL, CLARK EUGENE SR. Clark Eugene Ferrell Sr. 76 of Los Lunas went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2014. He was entrepreneur for many years and had a love for fishing in the rivers in his hometown in northern New Mexico. His parents, Charles Monroe Ferrell Sr., Sadie Viola Young and his stepfather Donald Young, precede him in death. He is survived by his three children; Carla Ann Ferrell husband Richard; Clark Ferrell Jr. all of Los Lunas; Charles Paul Ferrell wife Maria of Los Brazos. Two sisters; Charlene Minzenmayer, husband William of Ruidoso and Donalda Church husband Norman of Chandler, AZ; a brother Charles Monroe Ferrell Jr. wife Gretchen of Alamogordo. Eight grandchildren: Christopher Ferrell, Nadine Ferrell, Richard and Kyle Sanchez, Randy Ferrell, Alexandria, Felicity, and Charles Ferrell Jr., one great-grandchild and another on the way along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held May 23 at the Santo Nino Catholic Church in Tierra Amarilla, NM at 11:00 am. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., (505) 866-9992, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com.
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FLOWERS, LYLE W., U.S. ARMY SFC, RETIRED Age, 85, passed away May 6, 2014. Lyle was born March 12, 1929, in Elbert County, Ramah, CO, the fifth of eight children born to Joseph W. (Budd) and Agnes Franklin Flowers. The family moved to Calhan, CO in 1936 to be near a high school. Lyle attended grade school in Calhan, and junior and senior high schools in Denver, CO. Lyle's father had a farm sale, sold everything and moved his family to Denver in l944 where his three older sisters had settled after finishing college and were living with an aunt and uncle. Lyle never graduated from high school but worked a year in the Denver area and then joined the Army in November, 1947. He completed a GED series and Basic Training at Fort Ord, CA and received his high school equivalency certificate. He spent more than seven years with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC as a Motor Sgt. and Chief Mechanic and after a tour in Korea, decided to change careers and go into aviation. Lyle spent a second tour in Korea with the 13th Transportation Company, Light Helicopter, as a Crew Chief. He served two tours each in Korea, Vietnam and Alaska. Between his two tours in Vietnam, Lyle was an instructor in helicopter maintenance at Fort Eustis, VA. His career in aviation was spent with the 33rd Transportation Co, Fort Riley, KS and Fort Ord, CA; 13th Transportation Co, Korea; U.S. Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, VA; 80th Transportation Co, Fort Richardson, AK; 8th Transportation Co, Fort Bragg, NC and Vietnam; 14th Transportation Battalion, Nha Trang, South Vietnam; 604th Transportation Co, Plakieu, South Vietnam; and 568th Transportation Co, Fort Wainwright, AK where he retired as shop foreman in 1968 with 21 years military service. The 568th was a General Support Maintenance Company that serviced all of Alaska's Army Aircraft. Lyle deployed with the 8th Transportation Co. and its maintenance detachment in November, 1961, and was one of the first three helicopter companies to arrive in Saigon, South Vietnam on December 11, 1961. They built their camp from scratch at Quin-yhon. Lyle truly loved army aviation and became qualified to fly in several different aircraft. Always with a rated pilot, Lyle accumulated nearly 200 combat support hours doing rescue and recovery missions during his tours in Vietnam where he earned the Air Medal with seven Oak Leaf Clusters. Through a military friend, Lyle met and married Shirley Ann Moorehouse in Kansas City, MO on November 3, 1952. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary only a month before Shirley passed away on December 12, 1987, losing her battle with Cancer & brain tumors. During his service, Lyle received the following medals and awards: the Army Commendation Medal, Korea Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 5 Good Conduct Medals, 2 Purple Hearts, National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal with seven OLC, Senior Aviator Flight Wings, Senior Parachute Wings, Glider Wings, Expert Marksman Qualification Badge on the M-1 carbine, M-1 rifle and 45 cal. handgun and U.S. Army Transportation School Instructor Qualification Certificates. Following his retirement from the U.S. Army, Lyle worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Fairbanks, AK for 16 years. His service with the postal service started as a substitute carrier and ended as Postal Operations Specialist Senior. He also worked as Tour Supervisor, Mail Processing Supervisor, Customer Service Supervisor and as Acting Postmaster. On June 29, 1984, Lyle combined his postal service with his military service for one civil service retirement of 37 years. While working with the postal service, Lyle completed a ground school course and flight training and became qualified in small, single engine aircraft. He went on to qualify in the twin engine Piper Seneca and was instrument rated. In June 1985, Lyle, Shirley and their youngest daughter, Shannon moved to Albuquerque, NM where their oldest daughter Teresa was living. Lyle worked at First Interstate Bank in the vault sorting and wrapping coins and verifying currency until the bank sold in 1991. He then worked for himself doing yard maintenance and installing sprinkler systems. In 1991 he met Bonnie Lee (Jackson) Bassham and nearly two years later, on May 22, 1993, Lyle and Bonnie were married in his daughter Teresa's back yard. He took Bonnie to Alaska on their honeymoon where Lyle's second daughter, Danita, still lives in Fairbanks with her husband, Lloyd. Lyle and Bonnie have done much traveling with their fifth wheel camper and then the motor homes before Lyle retired from driving the "big rigs" at age 80. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho and attended services regularly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Flowers, his first wife, Shirley Ann; brothers, Roy Lee and Lynn Flowers; sister, Audrey Heinricy; brothers-and sister-in-law Haskell Heinricy, Herman Norden, Hiram Merritt, Robert Ohnemus, Kent Petre and Shirley Jean Flowers. He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, of the home; daughters, Teresa Fodge & Gary Holguin of Rio Rancho, NM, Danita (Lloyd) Swenson of Fairbanks, AK and Shannon Flowers, of Anchorage, AK; three sisters, Eleanor Norden and Violet Merritt of Denver, CO and Christen Petre of Castle Rock, CO; one brother, Rex, of Sarasota, FL; sister-in-law, Judy Ohnemus of West Covina, CA; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Fodge and Nicholas (Jennifer) Fodge, of Albuquerque, Lisa (Bill) Allen and Sherri (Tim) Brown, Mark (Kim) Swenson of Fairbanks, AK and Sheila (Steve) Hankins of Naples, FL; 17 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and good friends. A visitation will be held at 10:30 am with Funeral Services following at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, officiant will be Pastor Si Budagher at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Avenue, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to immediately follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. Pall Bearers are Christopher Fodge, Nicholas, Fodge, Lloyd Swenson, Gary Holguin, Robert Warianka, and John Franklin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the New Mexico Cancer Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico or Presbyterian Home Hospice. 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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FRANCKE, FRIEDRICH H. "FRED" On May 8th after a lengthy illness Fred went to be with the Lord. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Phyllis A. Francke; daughter Sarah K. Francke; grandsons Christopher and Jason St. John of Garner, Kansas; son Erich L. Francke and wife Susan of Hobbs, NM; granddaughter Brittan R and husband Nicholas Maggio of Houston, TX; grandson Dustin L. and wife Oriana Francke of Charleston, South Carolina. Sister Mary Ann Roberts and nieces and nephew of Flagstaff Arizona. Brother Edward Francke and wife Rolaine and nephews of Mt Pleasant Michigan. Niece Terry of Arkansas. Fred was born Jan 6, 1929 in Worland Wyoming where he attended Washakie High School in Worland Wyoming. After graduating Fred went to the University Of Notre Dame where he was a 1952 Graduate of his beloved Notre Dame. Upon graduating Fred Served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Fred was an avid Notre Dame Football fan and enjoyed following all activities of the university. He was an active member of the Notre Dame Club of Albuquerque and held the position of club treasure for 40 years. Fred was an active member of the Palo Duro fishing club where he became a master fisherman. Fred loved to work in his flower and vegetable garden. Fred was preceded in death by his daughter Carrie Diane Francke of Columbia, Missouri, parents Walter and Hedwig Francke of Worland, Wyoming, brother Teddi Francke and brother Bob Francke of Worland, Wyoming. Fred was a member of Sangro De Cristo Catholic Church. Services to Be Announced.
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GALLEGOS, NORMAN F. Norman Gallegos, longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. He was born on February 28, 1946 to Clarabel and Antonio Gallegos in Albuquerque. Norman is survived by his sons, Julian Gallegos and wife Valerie (Grandsons King and Maximus Gallegos), Mario Gallegos and wife Sheena, and Adan Gallegos (Granddaughter Makayla Gallegos); and his Sister Kathy Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Lucero Gallegos and his parents. Norman was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. He enjoyed football and reading. Norman worked for over 40 years in retirement insurance. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7p.m. at FRENCH-Westside. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Norman at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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GILLIAM, DAVID M. The family of David M. Gilliam would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; to Fred Gilliam for officiating the Service; and to Joseph Silva for the Eulogy. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
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GONZALES, MARY M. Mary M. Gonzales entered eternal rest on May 4, 2014. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Pedro, her parents Juan and Eloisa Maes, and brothers Charlie and Joseph. She is survived by her four daughters Teresa Gonzales of Albuquerque; Marta Gonzales of Aurora, CO; Anna Berezin and husband Steve of Mission Viejo, CA: Rita Betty and husband Greg of Rio Rancho; and five grandchildren: Daniel, Tommy and Gina Berezin, and Sean and Ryan Betty. Other surviving family members are brother Gilbert Maes and wife Nora, children Olivia and Robert; sister-in-law Theresa wife of Charlie, and children Miriam, Carl, Michael and Catherine; brother Floyd Maes and wife Maxine, children Genevieve, Gertie, Paul and Joaquin; brother Tony Maes; sister Jennie Maes, and brother Larry Maes. Mary was born in Mora, NM on August 7, 1924, the eldest of her siblings. She grew up helping the family with farming chores, often in the company of uncles, aunts and cousins. After graduating from Mora High School in 1943, Mary attended a 6-month business school in Santa Fe, NM. Mary was employed by the University of California as a stenographer and secretary in the purchasing department supporting the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM from 1943 until 1948. Mary had many happy and remarkable memories of her experiences during this historic period. During WWII she kept in correspondence with Pedro Claudio Gonzales, a friend from Mora High School stationed in the US Navy. Pedro and Mary married in 1948, and made their first home in Las Vegas, NM. They welcomed their first born daughter Teresa, followed by Marta, two twin boys born prematurely and deceased, Anna and Rita. Although her preference would have been to remain a homemaker, circumstances required outside employment. She worked in Las Vegas, NM and in Santa Fe for the State of NM from 1949-1954. In 1954, the family moved to Albuquerque. Mary worked at Sandia National Labs in administrative roles beginning in 1957 until her retirement from Sandia in 1983. Mary was active in the Catholic Church over many years. She taught catechism at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic charismatic community at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish for several years. In 2006, Mary moved to Rio Rancho, where she was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Mary also enjoyed frequent visits and participation in the activities at the Meadowlark Senior Center. In her retirement, she traveled internationally to Spain, Portugal, France, the Holy Land, the Caribbean and to Hawaii. She also enjoyed traveling to California, Boston and Denver to visit her daughters. Mary had many dear friends she remained in close contact with throughout her life. Mary loved to visit her friends and family. She kept her mind sharp through interest in politics and current events. In her later years, word-search puzzles and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune were favorite pastimes. Mary loved to nurture others, either by words, warm hugs or by preparing and serving her delicious, home-cooked nutritious meals. She will be remembered for her courageous, kind, gentle and generous spirit. We love you, we will miss you and we will be reunited one day, eternally. A rosary and mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on Tuesday, May 13 beginning at 10 am, followed by internment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Catholic Charities at www.ccasfnm.org. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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GONZALES, ARTHUR O. Born February 9, 1926 to Victor and Emilia Ortiz Gonzales in Las Vegas, NM, passed away peacefully April 19, 2014 after a short illness at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife MaryAnn; and his brother Max. He is survived by his brothers, Gilbert, wife Marlene, Victor Jr., wife Jane; and sister-in-law Emilie Gonzales; and nine nephews and nieces. Arthur attended school in Las Vegas, NM. After graduating high school he volunteered for service with the U.S. Navy in 1944 where he served with the 25th Navy Construction Battalion in Guam. He was honorably discharged June 1946. He returned home and enrolled at Highlands University in Las Vegas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1950 and later a Masters Degree. Moving to Albuquerque in 1950, he started his teaching career with the Albuquerque Public School System where he taught school for over 30 years. He met his future wife, MaryAnn Ramos at East San Jose Elementary School where they were both teachers. They were married in June 1967 and traveled extensively during their summer vacations. A major part of his life was the guitar. He was an accomplished classical and flamenco guitarist. He was a member of the Albuquerque Classical Guitar Society which was active during the 1960's and 1970's. He had many guitar aficionado friends. They played together often for their own entertainment. He owned several quality guitars including a flamenco guitar which he bought in Spain. After he retired from teaching he sold all his guitars except one.a Pimentel, which he continued to play. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Community Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org. His cremains will be placed next to his wife at a later date at a private family ceremony. Our thanks to the staff of the Village at Alameda, AmberCare, and FootPrints for the special and loving care they provided Arthur during his stay at the Village. Please visit our online guest book for Arthur at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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HATCH, BONNIE SUE of Albuquerque, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She is survived by her devoted children, Holly and Martin Plugge, and Scott Warren Hatch; cherished grandchildren, Corbin and Marika Plugge; beloved great-grandson, Duncan Plugge and her fuzzy constant companion, Serena. Bonnie was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Warren, and her parents, Evelyn and Frank Garbes. She loved to travel, photography, going on adventures with her grandchildren, Red Hat, lunch with friends, and teapots. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH Lomas. Family and friends may gather to visit one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Heart Association NM Branch, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg 2, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Bonnie at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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HILL, LUCILA LUNA Age 52, passed away on Tuesday morning from cancer. She is survived by mother, Leonor Luna; her daughters Lilliana and Julia; her six brothers; and two sisters. She worked at the Albuquerque Publishing Company for thirteen years, raised her two daughters, and owned her own home in Rio Rancho. Thanks to Heartland Hospice for their excellent care. A memorial will be held at the family home, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:00 pm. Godspeed Mom, we love you.
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KIRMER, ARTHUR C. JR. (ART) Age 91, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Rosa Kirmer; daughter, Nelly Maria Kirmer of Albuquerque; son, Irwin Kirmer and wife, Shari of Evergreen, CO; sister, Karla Hartley of Valley Center, CA; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Kirmer was born in Seattle, WA and joined the Merchant Marines, serving during World War II. Upon discharge, he joined the Civil Air Administration, later the Federal Aviation Administration. While stationed in Panama, Mr. Kirmer met and married his love, Rosita De Gracia. Interment will be on June 5, 2014, 1:30 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A celebration of Art's life will take place on June 6, 2014, 3:00 p.m., at home. Please visit our online guestbook for Art at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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KNIGHT, JEANNE E. Age 90, beloved and devoted mother, died April 21, 2014. She is survived by her three children Jeanne E. Knight, Houghton C. Knight, and Eliot H. Knight of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and by her brother Alastair Sellars of Newtown, CT. Jeanne Knight was born in Moretown, VT to Frederick Moore Sellars and Jean Baird Sellars. She was a graduate of Hunter College and held a Master's Degree from Columbia University. She taught College English and Creative Writing at Wagner College in New York and taught in several private schools in the East. She touched many lives as a teacher, and was much-loved by her students. She was married to Reginald C. Knight (now dec'd), a practicing architect in New York City, Florida, Maryland, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Jeanne considered Longboat Key, Florida to be her family's true home. Graveside services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. 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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KNIGHT, JEANNE JENSEN Jeanne died April 5, 2014 after a courageous and graceful eight and a half years of living with ovarian cancer. A Celebration of her life will be held on May 19, 2014 from 1:00 TO 4:00 pm at Casa Rodena Winery, 733 Chavez Rd. NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Please carpool as parking is limited.
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LOCK, JUDITH M. 
Judith M. Lock, 66, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday May 7, 2014. Originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, she loved her adopted town of Albuquerque where she and her husband Bill had lived for over 40 years. As a teacher and homemaker, she was a problem solver. But above all, she was thrilled to be a mother and grandmother. She was a "wife of noble character" as Proverbs extols, supporting Bill's many endeavors. She loved her Church, including St. Mark's, Christ The King Anglican, and most recently Wellspring Anglican. Judy is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Jenny, Beth, Rob, and John; "bonus children," Eric, Brian, Debbie, and Bonnie; and grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Marcas, Isaiah, and Catherine. Judy is also survived by her sister, Debbie Schaffer and family. Judy's memorial service, celebrating her entrance to God's heavenly banquet, will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ The King Anglican Church, 529 Jefferson NE. Visitation with the family was held at FRENCH - Wyoming on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Judy's cremains will be interred at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park and Elk Creek Campground. Rather than flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wellspring Anglican Church, P.O. Box 45207, Rio Rancho, NM 87124; Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad, 4421 McLeod NE, Ste. F, Albuquerque, NM 87109; or Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 2805, West Lafayette, IN 47996. Please visit our online guestbook for Judy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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LONG, JESSE COLIN 5-11-91 - 7-2-09 Thank you God for watching over Jesse and sharing him with us for eighteen wonderful years. I Love You
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LOVATO, FRANK A. Frank A. Lovato born on March 31, 1934 in Cuba, New Mexico, a longtime resident of Denver, CO passed away in Albuquerque on Mother's Day, May 7, 2004. Loving memories by his wife Veronica (Betty Mora) Lovato and family.
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LOY, RICHARD P. A resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Dayton, OH, age 90, passed away May 6, 2014. He is survived by his cherished wife, Mary Jane; his son, Daniel; and his grandson, Travis. Richard's family asks that you practice a random act of kindness in his memory. A private cremation was entrusted to FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MAESTAS-ROMERO, CRYSTAL July 19 1984- October 24 2013 this is our first Mothers Day without you. A husband without his beautiful wife, a daughter without her loving mother, and a mother and father without their loving daughter Crystal. May you know up in Heaven that you are in Our Hearts and in Our minds, Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow...We Love You Crystal and Miss You So much. Your Husband Henry, Your Daughter Aliyah and Mom and Dad. (I Love You Mama, Forever)
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MANIRE, MARY L. Age 88, passed away Sunday, May 4th, 2014. She was born in Blue Spring, Tn. and came to NM as a young woman where she met and married her beloved husband William F Manire who preceded her in death in 1975. She is survived by daughter Mary Elizabeth Manire Downing and son-in-law Rhett Downing of Pocatello, Id.; daughter Laura R Manire of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Vivian Morton Doran of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Dr. Edwina Bean Doran of Cookeville, Tn.; numerous other family and friends including many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Rev Paul E. and Louise Johnsonius Doran and siblings Virginia Pennington, James Doran, John Doran, Paul Doran and Dr. William Doran. Mary was a long time member and ordained deacon of La Mesa Presbyterian Church. She was a Certified Nurses Assistant and especially loved working in the new born nursery at Presbyterian Hospital before she married. she worked in child care with infants after her husband Bill passed away. There will be a memorial service Thursday, May 15th at 1:00 pm at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave NE. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Presbyterian Church USA Board of Pensions Assistance Program www.pensions.org/WaysToGive
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MARES , SHIRLEY With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Chrisman Mares. Shirley died on Friday, May 2, 2014 in Albuquerque; she was 87. Shirley was married for 62 years to John Clemens Mares. They were sweethearts and treasures to one another, and she was a treasure to us all. From humble Depression era beginnings in Oregon and Texas, Shirley rose to have an illustrious education, was the Oregon State champion in debate, received her B.A. in English Literature and Journalism from Marylhurst College where she was the student body president, valedictorian, and member of Delta Theta. She received her Master's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. Shirley had a brilliant teaching career as a reading specialist and diagnostician. She believed reading was the key to success in life and she taught many children to read who had previously been passed over. She was indefatigable in the battles against illiteracy and poverty. Shirley and John made a great team of family leaders and caregivers. Shirley was a loving wife, mother of four, grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of seven. She was a member of Annunciation Church, Albuquerque and was active in the social life of the communities in which she lived. A Rosary will be recited in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services in Albuquerque, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 6:00pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont St. NE. Albuquerque, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:30am. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM, at 2:15pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to help fund the education of female scholars who have difficulties paying for their education. Please send your donation to: Marylhurst University, P.O. Box 261, Marylhurst, OR 97036. Spittenger@marylhurst.edu. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ., NM. 87107
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MARTINEZ, EDWINA MARIA born on October 26, 1927 and went to be with the Lord, her parents and grandson on May 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Medardo Martinez; children, Julian (Diana), Carmen (Tony), Johnny (Yolanda) and Sarah (Richard); 15 grandchildren; 35 great- grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She is loved by all her extended family. Services will be at San Clemente Church in Los Lunas on May 16, 2014. Visitation at 8:30 am, Rosary at 9:30 am and Mass at 10:00 am.
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MENAUL, ERMA D. Age 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Olive DeAngelis; nephew, Roger DeAngelis and his wife, Dianne; nieces, Nicole DeAngelis and Emilie DeAngelis; and grandson, Travis Menaul. Erma was preceded in death by her parents, Luciano and Nicolina DeAngelis; son, Brett Menaul; and brother, Leo DeAngelis. Erma was a loving mother, sister and aunt and will be deeply missed. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at St. John's Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care. Private services are being held. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MILLER, LILLYANA BELLA an angel on Earth for 3 months, returned to our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 9, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family who will forever honor her memory. She was born on January 26, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM to Jillian L. Dixon. Lillyana Bella was a sweet, joyful, happy, and smiling baby - she was absolutely perfect. She was an easy baby who rarely cried. She was so easy to love. Her favorite colors were pinks, purples and reds. We will never forget her beautiful smile, her bright and sparkling eyes and her gentle touch. We are so blessed that Lillyana Bella, our sweet angel, touch our hearts. She is survived by her mother, Jillian; her sister, Princess Traiger; brother, Jordan Traiger; grandparents, Patricia and Howard Dixon; aunt, Florinda Dixon; uncles, Osbey Saenz, Reggie Clark, Jimmy Dixon, Howard Dixon, and Jed Johnson; and many other relatives who will mourn her passing, but will carry her spirit in their hearts. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dixon, Dominic Dixon, Osbey Saenz, and Howard Dixon, Sr. If you would like to help Lillyana Bella's family, please call Daniels Family Funeral Services at 842-8800 for more information. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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MILLER, ROBERT BLUM Age 61, of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on April 21, 2014. He was a devoted son and brother, a loving husband, father and friend. He fought bravely against cancer and his family welcomes you to celebrate his life on Saturday, May 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Visit our online guestbook for Bob atFrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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MONTOYA, GLORIA M. December 16, 1946 - May 11, 2013 Not a day goes by without a thought or a tear, it's Mothers Day Mom, and your not here. It's been one tough year I have to say, it's bittersweet Mom but, Happy Mothers Day. Rest in peace, I love you, I miss you.....Tammy
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MOORMANN, DINAH THOMAS Born November 29th, 1921, U.S. Army TSGT WAC who typed the original "Cease Fire Orders" of World II while stationed at SCAEF Allied Headquarters earning her the Bronze Star passed away March 7th, 2014. Originally born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Dinah enlisted in the Woman's Army Core "WAC" at the height of World War II where she was excepted into "Officer Training School" but was instead reassigned to SHAEF Allied Supreme Headquarters under command of General Eisenhower eventually located in Versailles, France. Dinah enjoyed the military life and was very proud of her service including as a recruiter in Des Moines, Iowa. Dinah and her GI husband whom she met and married while stationed in Frankfurt, Germany returned to Omaha and began to raise a family. Later Dinah and her husband with children moved to Ada, Oklahoma before eventually relocating to Albuquerque, NM. Dinah, while raising four children alone, worked for numerous law firms as an executive secretary and was well known for her keen wit, sharp tongue and expert legal knowledge. Dinah eventually retired, remarried and traveled regularly throughout the U.S. by way of motorhome. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and family, her children and grandchildren and all of her close friends. She loved reading mystery books, quilting and especially playing cards. Dinah was a fantastic mother, sister and wife. She was a wonderful leader who always cheered you on and encourage you to do your best. She believed you should live life to its fullest and give thanks for every day your here. Her strong will power and unique sense of humor will sadly be missed by all of us who knew her. Missing you so much on this very special day. Mom we love you and miss you so! I miss you so! Happy Mothers Day
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MORALES, MANUELA Mrs. Morales went to be with her Savior. She was predeceased by her husband, Valente Morales; and son, Ramon Morales. Mama is survived by children: Cipriano (Lee Anne), David (Lucy Candelaria), Joe, Antonio (Charlotte Harper), Lourdes (Brian Heideman), Angela (Shannon Alexander), Herardo, Pablo, and Isabel (Dennis Romero); sisters: Ramona Trujillo and Maria Portillo; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. "His Corazon, our Mama." Manuela's Life Celebration will begin at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW 87105 with a Visitation at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 9:00 a.m. also at St. Anne. Committal will be Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be all her sons and honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Please visit Manuela's online guestbook at www.SalazarMortuary.com. SALAZAR MORTUARY 400 Third Street SW 242-1133
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MOSHOLDER, ROBERT M. Robert M. "Cookie" Mosholder, age 100, of Rio Rancho NM, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Robert started his military career in 1938, in the National Guard, and then joined the US Army in 1940, serving in WWII, and the Korean War. He was proud to serve his country and the freedom that it represented. After a long, dutiful service to our country, Robert retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He continued his service as a civil servant at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque. He was a kind, fun loving, sweet, patient person. He loved sharing stories about growing up in Dixon, IL with Ronald "Dutch" Reagan, his memories of the military, and the many areas which he visited in his travels. He was very intelligent and enjoyed using his computer and iPad and playing ball with his beloved dog, Greta. Robert is survived by his two daughters, Roberta Radosevich and husband Robert, and Sandra Picket and husband Glenn; grandchildren, Chandelle, Christine, Janos; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adalene and grandson, Ryan. We mourn his passing, we will miss him dearly, but we celebrate his life. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 19, 2014, 11:00 am, at FRENCH - Rio Rancho. A committal service with full Military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Haven House, www.havenhouseinc.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
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NIETO, CELESTINA "SALLY" In loving memory of Celestina "Sally" Nieto--May 20, 2004 - May 20, 2014. May 20th will be ten years since you left us. It's been a long and hard ten years for me. I lost John and Paul and now Tony. Sis, I miss my family very much. I miss you very much, especially on Mother's Day. You and Josie and I used to go to church together then we used to spend the day at your house together. Sis, I miss that very much. Happy Mother's Day to you, Josie and my mom. I love you and miss you all very much. Your sister, Louisa. SALAZAR MORTUARY 400 Third Street SW 242-1133
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ORTIZ, GILBERT RAYMOND passed away on Sunday, May 04, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Nambe. He was born in Nambe in 1932. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Emilie Jane Barrone Ortiz; parents, Henry and Sarah Ortiz; mother-in-law, Christina Fresenius Barrone; sisters, baby Bertha Ortiz and Angie Hayes and brother-in-law, Herman Rowlison. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his siblings and their families: Jennie Rowlison, Eddie Ortiz and wife Teri, Sylvia and husband Austin Hoover and Linda and husband Frankie Trujillo; brothers-in-law, Dan Barrone and wife Cece, Lenny Barrone and John Hayes. Gilbert was born and raised in Nambe, New Mexico, and considered it to be "the most beautiful place to be". He attended elementary school across the street from his house and in 7th grade went on to St. Michael's College (as it was called in those days). He graduated from St. Michael's High School in 1950 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Air Force, spending four years as a Cryptograph Operator in the Korean War earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon returning home he entered the work force at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in the mail room and eventually became a Division Leader for Communications and Records Management (CRMO), as well as Lobbyist. He was a loyal, diligent and compassionate employee and loved every minute of his 40 + career with LANL. In 1964 he married the love of his life, Emilie Jane Barrone; raised three daughters, Cynthia Christianna, Deana Gilberta and Bianca Camille. Along with Emilie he was instrumental in the upbringing of their three grandchildren whom they considered their Dad, Christopher, Chrisianita "Tia" and Orion "Kiki". Loving, spoiling, and guiding them every step of the way. Gilbert was a dedicated, loving and funny son, grandson, brother, husband, father, cousin and friend. He cherished his days with his Papa Abel, Mama Teodora, Mama Bersa and all his many cousins, nephews, nieces, son-in-law, John Vincent Wertheim and his family and friends through the years. Gilbert also served as a Santa Fe County Commissioner, was a Great Democrat and a part time farmer, even raising with Emilie 5,000 chile plants in one season. He had a special devotion to the "Virgin Mother" and was a devout Roman Catholic. He found sanctuary in the Holy Rosary and in the recent years to EWTN. A proud New Mexican and American, Gilbert cherished and respected the land, acequias, rivers and "los pajaritos de Tata Dios". In his younger days he was an avid hunter and loved going on horseback to the wilderness. Public visitation will begin on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nambe with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque. Burial to follow at 12:45 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Kiki Ortiz, Christopher Ortiz - Petty Officer 3rd class US Navy, Henry Ortiz, Kenneth Rowlison (his Ahijado), Brian Barrone and Robert Garcia. Donations can be made to: Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Parish in Pojoaque Building Fund and/or to the Talking Books Library: NMLBH at 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87507-5166/ 1-800-456-5515. Special Thank you to his brother Eddie for their talks and care on the way to and from dialysis, Dr. Paul Kovnat, Fresenius Dialysis Center in Espanola, to Bella, Pat and Aimee at Talking Books Library and to Rosa Ortiz. He will be greatly missed; may he rest in peace in God's Loving Arms. The family of Gilbert Ortiz has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 - www.devargasfuneral.com
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PADILLA, JOSEFITA S. January 31, 1920 - April 16, 1984 Beloved Mom and Nana
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SAAVEDRA, MARTHA M. In Loving Memory Of MARTHA M. SAAVEDRA May 10, 1925 - May 6, 1997 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM Taking a precious moment to keep In touch and to let you know you Are missed so much and that we Love you with all our hearts. You and Dad are both in heaven At peace. God Bless You. Love Gloria, Bobbie, Juanito Jr., Elsa, Michael and Dennis, your Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
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PECORE, ALLIE MARIE AND CURTIS G. IN MEMORY OF MY BEAUTIFUL PARENTS Allie Marie Pecore (1916-1998) and Curtis G. Pecore (1913-1967) Fifty ways to end poverty: #29 - One of every woman's best friends (besides a good man) is: birth control and family planning... From their loving family and many friends...Mary Ann, David, Tamara and Shawn, Trisha, Tara, Linda, Mary, Wm. and Bede Dwyer and families, Chris and Robert Romero of 46th St. SW and families... Great-grandchildren: Tara and Erik's: Kara and Tim Tammy and Shawn's: Sierra Rose and Slade
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PEREA, CLAUDINA age 71, born in Jaconita, NM, a resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Mrs. Perea is survived by her daughter, Carla Lovato and husband, Ernest; son, Mark Casaus and fiancee, Rita Baldonado; sister, Mary Augustine; grandchildren, Elisha and husband, Ismael, Rafael and wife, Brittany, James, and Vincent; sisters in law, Ella and Virginia; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Mrs. Perea was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Perea; parents, Tobias and Asencionita Lujan; sister, Flossie Jaramillo and husband, Gilbert; brothers, Toby Lujan and Harold Lujan. Visitation will be Monday, May 12, 2014 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited by Mrs. Monie Perea at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Bernalillo, NM from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Jaramillo, Ismael Varela Aguilar, Ace Johnson, Alfred Casaus, Brian Jaramillo and Daniel Jaramillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Rafael Lovato, Martin Jaramillo, John Harrer and Ralph Martinez. 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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PONDS, ANNA B. "BEA" was born on March 24, 1923 in Garland, Arkansas. She passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Bea belonged to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be remembered for her love of shopping and especially buying shoes. Bea enjoyed yard work and playing bingo, but especially enjoyed traveling with her dear friend Mildred Johnson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene "Gene" Ponds and is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Ponds; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A graveside funeral service was held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, where Bea was interred with her late husband, Gene. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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REGAN, THEODORE G. Age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 2, 1933, to Theodore and Helen Grohosky. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Regan and son Gregory Regan. Theodore is survived by his daughter, Janet Foster of Albuquerque, NM, his two sons Michael Regan and his wife Rose of Florence, WI, Richard Regan and his wife Ivana Georgievova of Albuquerque, NM, companion D. Eva Chavez, sister Dolores Garbe, five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Theodore has lived in Albuquerque since 1969 and was a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed golfing, dancing, acting in skits and spending time with his friends. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010
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ROBB, PEGGY HIGHT Peggy Hight Robb, beloved wife of John D. Robb and mother, grandmother, great grandmother and talented artist died on May 8, 2014. Peggy was the devoted mother of John D. Robb, III, Celeste Robb-Nicholson, Ellen Bea Robb, Bradford Hight Robb, George Geoffrey Robb and David McGregor Robb. She dies leaving her loving husband of 68 years, and her children, as well as 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A native New Mexican, Peggy (Margaret Celeste Hight) was born in Gallup, NM, September 14, 1924. While first a wife and mother, she had a passion for painting and was known for her attention to form, color and light. The New Mexico landscape was the backdrop for her prolific career as an artist. Peggy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of NM. Over her extraordinary career, painting in oil and acrylics, she showed her work in 18 national and international juried art exhibitions, including Paris and China. She also taught a course in drawing and painting at UNM for 21 years. When asked about her painting, she said: "I was born in a small town in New Mexico. This country of big sky, rugged mountains and broad panorama has strongly shaped my artwork. Each work is an adventure, an experience in medium, form and color. It is a celebration in response to my love of God's creation. These works are intended to evoke a joy and spiritual uplift in the viewer." Peggy found the world a beautiful place, and was devoted to nurturing that beauty through gardening and landscaping her home, treating each planting, (especially her father's roses) with tenderness, respect and joyful appreciation of its beauty. Her funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 am at Heights Cumberland Church, 8600 Academy NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Peggy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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RUSHING, THEDA DOUGLAS A memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m., May 17, 2014, at the University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Theda requested contributions be made to the University of New Mexico Foundation for the Jack and Theda Rushing Scholarship. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
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SANCHEZ, THERESE Age 58, of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with the Lord May 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Fred Sanchez; their six kids and their families. A viewing will be held at Calvary of Albuquerque on Thursday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m., with funeral and burial following. Please visit our online guestbook for Therese at www.FrenchFunerals.com for more information. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SANNA, CAROL MAY Carol M. Sanna, age 71, passed away on February 18, 2014 at her home in Rio Rancho. Carol is survived by her brothers Ramon Sanna (Jeanne) and Anthony Sanna (Stephanie). She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise (2002), and her father, Bartel (2006). A resident of Texas, California, Colorado for most of her adult life, she returned to Madison in 2002 to care for her father. In 2006 Carol retired to New Mexico. Carol earned her Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, and began her career by programming scientific experiments for NASA satellites. From there she moved to the nascent world of personal computing to develop operating software for some of the early PC's, eventually becoming part of the burgeoning cellular communication industry with jobs at PacBell and Qwest. In her free time, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, was an avid photographer, and a Gold Life Master bridge player. Carol will be interred with her mother and father at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison, WI at 10:00 am on May 28th, the 72nd anniversary of her birth.
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SANTILLANES, GLORIA In Loving Memory To my Beautiful Mom Always in my thoughts, Forever in my Heart And never ever to be forgotten. I Love You I Love You I Love You Happy Mothers Day Mom, Lorraine
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SNYDER, EDWARD P. SR. passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2014. Ed was born in New Jersey, and was a long time resident of Albuquerque. He graduated from the University of New Mexico and considered Albuquerque his home. Edward served his country for eight years as an officer in the NM Air National Guard. He was a lifelong fan of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football team, sharing his love of football and the Irish with his sons. Ed is survived by sons Edward and Brendan Snyder; grandchildren Cayden and Scarlett Snyder; mother Mary Illing; sister Terry Harper; and brother Christian Snyder. He was preceded in death by his father Edwin E. Snyder. The Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Pope John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, also at Pope John XXIII.
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STANHOPE, NATALIE J. May 12, 1925 - July 12, 2013 In Remembrance Happy Mothers Day and Happy Birthday It's our first without you. You were the best mom. We love you, miss you and think of you every day. Your Loving Family
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STOFFAN, DANIEL E. Daniel E. Stoffan, age 75, a retired truck driver, died May 8, 2014 at home. Born in Connecticut he was a resident of Rio Rancho for the last 16 yrs. He is survived by his wife Linda Stoffan; his children: Steven and Daniel Jr. of NM, Lisa Stouffer of MS, Mickey, Wayne, Kevin and Rose of CT.; six grandchildren; and two brothers. Mr. Stoffan wished for no services, please consider a donation in his honor to a local food bank.
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SULLIVAN, PHELAN (PHIL) Age 84, departed on May 7, 2014 and joined his beloved wife, Arleen, who he was married to for 61 years, in Heaven. He is survived by his five sons, Paul Sullivan, Tom Sullivan and wife Emily, Larry Sullivan, Danny Sullivan and wife Carole and Gary Sullivan; as well as 11 grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. He was born in Albion, Nebraska, lived in Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota and has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1972. He loved to spend time with his family camping, traveling, playing horseshoes and was an avid card player. Although we will miss you Dad, we know you're with Mom, the love of your life! There will be a viewing on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 12, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation, 2621 Vermont St. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Sullivan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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TARTER, MARGARET "HONEY" Margaret "Honey" Tarter (94) died peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born in Mattoon, Wisconsin on July 29, 1919, and was raised in Antigo. She moved to Albuquerque in 1946 with her parents Oscar and Helen Baures. She married William "Lee" Tarter in October, 1947. They raised two children: Mary Helen and Bill. Honey was very active in the Beta Sigma Phi and Fatima Parish. She was a beloved wife, wonderful mom, delightful aunt, and good friend. She enjoyed a deep, quiet faith and had a joyous giggle. Her last home of 18 years was at La Vida LLena where she enjoyed many friends among the staff and residents. She is survived by her son Bill and was predeceased by her daughter (1975) and husband (2006). All remember her as quiet, gentle, and kind. A celebration of her life will be held in the Chapel at La Vida Llena on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00am.
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CARLEN, THEODORA MAY FLINT Age 81, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on May 6, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on September 9, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to William and Anna L (Harkins) Carlen. She graduated in 1950 from Crafton High School and completed her undergraduate degree from Indiana State Teacher's College in 1954. She received a Master's Degree in Clinical Speech from Pennsylvania State University in 1963 and began her career as a speech and language pathologist in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She moved to New Mexico in 1976 and worked as a speech and language pathologist for the Esperanza School for Deaf Children in Albuquerque, NM. She completed her professional career in 1998 as a speech and language pathologist for the Los Lunas, NM public schools. She was an active member of Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, and the church choir until her health no longer allowed her to be involved. She is survived by her son William Flint and his wife Sandra of Cave Creek, AZ; brother Harvey Carlen of Mulberry, FL, sisters Gladys L. Carlen and Susie Smith of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Christopher Flint and his wife Alexandria Flint, James LaValle Flint and Erin LaValle Flint of Colorado Springs, CO; and her great-granddaughter Victoria Bella Flint; and many other relatives who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held at the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St SE, Rio Rancho, NM on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund.
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TORRES, FRANK A. 1943 - 2014 Frank A. Torres, age 71, a resident of Los Chavez, NM passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. For over 30 years, Frank was a car man for the Santa Fe Railroad as well as a welder and carpenter. He loved to be outdoors, to hunt and fish. Frank has a deep love for his tractors as well as his family and friends. He loved to tell jokes and stories, but his best and most beloved stories were the funny ones, and he had plenty for any situation. Frank enjoyed farming and roping. He was always there to help someone in need. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pablo and Stella Lucero Torres; sons, Daniel and Ivan; grandson, Jared; brother-in-law, Daniel Mendoza; father and mother-in-law, Prudencio and Lucinda Hurbina. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Rosie Hurbina Torres; son, Mark; daughter, Francine Cordingley and husband, Casey; grandchildren, Jason and Layliah Torres, Mark and Heather Torres, Paul Torres, David Sanchez, Tristin Cordingley, Justin Torres and Steven Baca Torres; great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Rory, Charli, Ben and Alex Torres; sisters, Magdalena Mendoza and Henrietta Torres; and brothers, Joe, Paul and Richard Torres. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Monday, May 12th beginning with a Viewing at 8:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Casey Cordingley, David Sanchez, Jason Torres, Tom Kurkowski, Felix Baca and Jerry Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Torres, Mark Torres and Willie Chavez. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers support and love in our time of sorrow. Sign Frank's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.
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TRUJILLO, BENNIE V. 10/29/32 - 5/11/13 1st Anniversary In Loving Memory We miss you always. From your wife and family
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TSAO-WU, NELSON TSIN Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 2008, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He is the son of C.S. Tsao-Wu and S.T. Liu. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Nancy; children, Grace and husband Craig Freedman of Chicago, IL, George and wife Tram Chu of Anchorage, AK, and Gladys of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Maya Tsao-Wu, Lauren Tsao-Wu, JJ Freedman and Camille Freedman; sisters, Cindy of San Francisco, CA and Judy of Shanghai, China; brother, Eddy of San Francisco, CA; nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Tsao-Wu was born in Tientsin, China in September 1934. He left China in 1948, completed high school in Hong Kong and graduated from the University of London. He came to know Christ as his savior and Lord in London. After marrying Nancy in 1959, they immigrated to the US in 1963. He received his Masters and PhD from Northeastern University and was later a Sloan Fellow from MIT. After living in Massachusetts and New Jersey, he and his family settled in Boulder, Colorado. He was a research electrical engineer, employed his entire career by Bell Labs and AT&T, including directing a graduate institute in Singapore. He and his wife volunteered at the Far East Broadcasting Company and were members of the Albuquerque Chinese Baptist Church. Some of his friends and relatives describe him as solid, even keeled, a man of great integrity, kind, a gentle soul, brainy, brilliant. He was an exceptional husband and father. Services will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Albuquerque Chinese Baptist Church, 2721 Arizona St. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Far East Broadcasting Company - Chinese Ministry, 15700 Imperial Highway, La Mirada, CA 90638 or febc.org. Please visit our online guest book at legacy.com or www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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UHDE, KEITH W. Keith W. "Taz" Uhde, age 66, of Rio Rancho, and formerly of Carlsbad and El Paso, departed this earth, Friday, April 18, 2014. Keith retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 38 years of service. He is survived by Carol, his wife of 42 years; his sons Jason, and Brandon & his wife Lisa; mother, Phyllis Uhde; siblings, Diana Rudy, Earl E. Uhde, Vincent Uhde and his wife Karyl, Thomas Uhde, and Elaine Morris; five grandsons, Acavius, Junior, T-Bone, Chris, and Brandon; other family members, Linda, Theresa, and Lexus. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Earl "Casey" Uhde; sister, Becky; brother, Gary; nephew, Zachary; great-grandmother, Hazel Boyden. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, May 17, at 3:00 pm, at French-Westside, with Brother John Olech officiating. Please visit our online guestbook for Keith at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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WHITE, RUTHERFORD "R.D." If you asked Rutherford D. White, who was 87 when he passed on May 6, 2014, who was the greatest of all time, he would not say Muhammad Ali. He would look at you crazy, with those huge eyes of his, wondering why you asked such a silly question and tell you that you were staring at the greatest. Born in Lexington, KY on September 30, 1926 to Rutherford Sr. and Marie Louise White, one year before his baby sister, Wilhelmina Leroy (deceased), R.D. (as he was known to everyone) knew he wanted to travel the world. He joined the Navy and got to stay in places he would never pay for on his own; because if you knew R.D., you know that he would try to finagle his way out of paying $15 for a hotel and try to convince people that sleeping in the car was just as good of an alternative (and boy was he convincing)! Maybe it was from his love of travel why his children would sing in his presence "Papa Was a Rolling Stone." Or maybe it was because where ever he laid his hat was, indeed, his home-as evidence by his son, Michael Wing and wife Barbara of Maryland; his daughters, Kathy Grace and Rene Grace of New Bedford, MA, daughter, Saundra Grace and husband Sidney Lawrence of Toledo, OH; and from his wife of 42 years, the girl that made him say "good googly-woogly!" when she walked into the room, the one that made him put a ring on it, Popie White, their two children, son, Dino White and wife Cynthia of Miramar, FL; and his youngest daughter, (I bet you thought the list would never end, huh?!), Melita White of Albuquerque, NM. If you thought he was proud of his children, you should hear him brag about his grandchildren, who, luckily, all carry his strong genes: Marlon and Marlo (and great granddaughter, Nola Marie), Sherrick, Dominga and DeVante', and he found a new love being a Papou to Kino (7), Kawika (4), and Amaya (not quite 2, but she will tell you she is). The 6'4" R.D. was a man that wore many hats: singer, dancer, crab eater, house fixer, story teller, jokester, mess talker, event remember-er (I swear he was better than Google), reminder for his mother-in-law and bosom buddy, 'Mama' Emilia, to put in her teeth, best cook this side of the Mississippi, and most handsome cat to ever look in a mirror. Unfortunately, there will be no more trips to visit his friends at Kirtland AFB pharmacy, where he volunteered for 15 years. There will be no more phone calls to his old friends back in Kentucky, or to his closest cousin, Vincent Price, to talk about his favorite Kentucky Wildcats, nor to his brother-in-law, Leon Leroy, who kept in touch devotedly every Saturday. Despite all of this greatness, the good Lord took him home and we will be holding a viewing and visitation for R.D. on Tuesday, 13, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of West Albuquerque, 6400 Golf Course Road, NW. A reception will follow the services. Interment will be held at 2:00 pm at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. One last request: R.D. was a practical man and not a fan of flowers, as evidence of him buying a dryer and freezer as a push present when his son, Dino, was born. In lieu of beautiful blossoms, we ask that you make a donation to First Baptist Church of West Albuquerque where R.D. attended every Sunday, lending his well-known, booming, baritone voice to the church choir. This is R.D.'s last party and nothing would put a smile more on his face than knowing his friends and family are getting together to celebrate his life and send him home to the Lord. 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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