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ALBERTSON, ELLA LOUISE Age 89, died July 18, 2014. She is survived by her children Cheryl Gushard and husband Ron Hoyt, Jeff Albertson and wife Shawn, and John Albertson and wife Sharon; nine grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Ella was preceded in death by her husband, J W "Dub" Albertson and her parents, George and Ada Foster. Born in Oklahoma, Mrs. Albertson moved to Texas with her family as a child. She met Dub in Sundown, Texas. While waiting on him to return from WW II, US Marine Corp, she worked in a Lockheed Aircraft Plant in California. They moved to Albuquerque in 1950 because of Dub's health, where they raised their family. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be dearly missed. Her family would like to express a special thanks to the caregivers at St. John Rehabilitation Hospital and Hospice of the Sandias. A Memorial Service will be held on August 22 at 12:45pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery Shelter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association at: (www.animalhumanenm.org) or to the Hospice of the Sandias at: (www.hospiceofthesdandias.com) in lieu of flowers. Please visit our online guest book for Ella at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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BELTRAMO, MARTHA ELLEN (FINGER) Martha Ellen (Finger) Beltramo, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1991, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, following a 13 month illness. Born December 7, 1956, in Milwaukee, WI to Dr. and Mrs. William and Nancy (Leypoldt) Finger, Martha grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her mother, Nancy Leypoldt Finger; father, William Adolph Finger, M.D.; and siblings, Elizabeth Anne Finger and William Walter Finger. She is survived by siblings, Karla Finger, Paul Finger, Matthew Finger, Christopher Finger; and her stepmother, Mary Finger. She is also survived by her niece, Sarah Harwell; nephew, Nathaniel Finger; aunts, an uncle, and numerous cousins and their children. Since July 1994, Martha was employed by the University of New Mexico Hospital Psychiatric Center. During her twenty-three years as a Psychiatric Case Manager and since 2008 as the department's Supervisor, she touched the lives of numerous individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses. Martha passionately served as an advocate seeking to help her clients find their voices in their personal journeys of recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. Martha was barrels of fun, wicked smart, and we are going to miss her! A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living, 2801 Louisiana Blvd. NE 87110. Memorials may be made to The Children's Grief Center of New Mexico (www.childrensgrief.org ). Based on her personal life and work experience, Martha chose this organization because of the invaluable healing gift the Center provides to children, teens, and adults experiencing loss and grief. Memorials may also be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4600 A Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Martha at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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BLEA, ALICE "ALICIA" Alice "Alicia" Blea, 96, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away gently and quickly, Monday, July 21, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Davi Henley y Blea, his wife, Ester Luffman-Henley, Lloyd S. Tapia and his wife, Joyce; ten grandchildren Gene and wife, Kathy, Mark and wife, Cathy, Dean and wife, Liz, Leonard and wife, Edna, Maria and partner, Valerie, Lisa and partner, Roxanne, Steve, Maria and husband, Juan, Lloyd J. and wife, Antoinette, Monique and husband, Daniel; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Librado "Libby" Blea. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Cordova, and long-time friend, Alex Lucero; parents, Alcario and Ricardita Blea; brother, Rosendo Blea, and great-granddaughter, Laila Rose. Mrs. Blea was very active at the Los Lunas Senior Center. She worked as a Foster Grandparent for five years. Alice worked at Regina Hall at St. Joseph's Hospital (the Nurse's Dorm) and the Maytag T.B. Center at Presbyterian. A rosary was recited on Thursday at French - University. Mass was celebrated on Friday at Santuario San Martin de Porres. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Gene Henley, Mark Henley, Dean Henley, Leonard Henley, Steve Tapia and Daniel Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers are Lloyd J. Tapia and Maria Henley. Please visit our online guestbook for Alicia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd (505) 843-6333
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BOWER, DARLENE W. The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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BROWN, GENE 1950-2014 Gene Brown, age 64, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Belen on Tuesday, July 29, beginning with a visitation at 4:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where a complete obituary and online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com.
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BUTLER, JAMES "JAMIE" Age 46, passed away tragically on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was born James Jefferson Butler, III on May 18, 1968 to James Jefferson "Jeff" and Barbara (Warren) Butler in Tulsa, OK. Jamie will be remembered as a kind and loving soul who could not pass up the opportunity to help anyone in need and he always saw the good in everyone. He graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in Psychology and from Texas Women's University with a B.S. in Nursing. Jamie's many accomplishments included becoming an Eagle Scout, a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity at the University of Texas, was a director with Forward Steps Adventure Therapy Program, Instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates in Portland, ME, ER Nurse at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX, ER Nurse at UNMH in Albuquerque, NM, and Base Manager and Flight Nurse CareFlight 5 Medical Helicopter. Jamie lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed all sports that included water, repairing cars and bikes, and was a master of everything. He loved all creatures - great and small, collecting flashlights, knives and firearms. He was a voice of reason for his family, friends and colleagues. One of his favorite sayings that he included in his emails was a quote by J.L. Picard, "Seize the moment... live now! Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." Most importantly, he loved his wife of almost four years, Pearl Yeast, of Albuquerque, NM. He is, also survived by his parents, Jeff & Barbara W. Butler of Santa Fe, NM; brother, Santa Fe Police Department Sgt. Nico Butler and his wife, Melissa (Gonzales) Butler, and their children, Isaac Gonzales & Abran Jacob Butler, also of Santa Fe, NM; loving friends, Dina Rabanal of Albuquerque, NM, and Juli-Kay Baumann of Arrington, TN; and his beloved dog, Cleopatra. Bea Warren was Jamie's grandmother who was an outstanding nurse where she proudly served the US Navy during WWII, and was, also a Red Cross Disaster Nurse. Bea and Jamie had a very close bond. She passed away in 1989 and an endowed scholarship fund was created in her memory. This endowed scholarship fund has been renamed The Jamie Butler & Bea Warren Nursing Scholarship at Texas Christian University. The family would appreciate contributions being made in Jamie's and Bea's honor which can be sent to Donor Relations, TCU, P.O. Box 297045, Fort Worth, TX 76129, or at the website: www.makeagift.tcu.edu. Checks can be made out to TCU, making sure to include the Jamie Butler & Bea Warren Nursing Scholarship Fund in the memo or comments line. A Memorial Service will take place at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. Those who attend are kindly asked to bring cans of Ravioli and Dinty Moore Beef Stew which will be collected to distribute to the homeless. Helping those who are less fortunate or hurting was Jamie's passion and will remain his legacy. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Event Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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CHAVEZ, SANTINO LUIS 7/27/12 - 10/19/13 Happy Heavenly Birthday Santino! We miss you more than words can say. Love Forever, Mom, Dad, Grandma Marie, Grandpa Alberto, Grandparents Ruby and Gene
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CORDOVA, ALEX LEE Alex Lee Cordova, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on July 12, 2014. He was born in St. Johns, AZ and was raised in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on May 6, 1940. Alex was the son of the late Manuel Cordova and Phyllis Luby. Alex was most happy working with his hands, helping others, and making people laugh. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Debbie (husband Rob), Alex (wife Lettie), Valerie (husband Brad), and Anna (husband Billy); three grandsons, AJ, Andrew and Aiden Lee; and one granddaughter, Shelby. Services will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd., Albuquerque, NM.
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DANIEL, ETHEL MARIE Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Ethel was born on July 29, 1925 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and attended business college prior to her career as a purchasing agent for the United States Air Force. She was a member of Valley Christian Church and was involved in the Masonic Widows Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Lee Daniel, and her son, Charles Lee Daniel. She is survived by three children, Helen Goerlitz (Henry) of King George, Virginia, JoAnne Bullock (George-deceased) of King George, and Archie Ray Daniels (Barbara) of Albuquerque. Ethel is also survived by five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held at FRENCH - University, 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Please visit our online guestbook for Ethel at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333
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DEL CURTO, DANTE DEAN Age 35, journeyed home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2014. A life-long resident of New Mexico, Dante was born in Alamogordo, NM on October 28, 1978. He spent his early years in Vaughn, NM and graduated from high school in Moriarty, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Susan Del Curto, James and Nina George; a sweet little one he and Brandi lost before birth; his Father, George "Butch" Del Curto; his Godparents, George and Alice Luna; his niece, Lainey Lower. Dante is survived by his children, Trey, Devyn, Audrey and their mom, Brandi Dillard. He loved them all with every drop of his being. He is also survived by his mother, Sue Del Curto; brother, Bryan and sister-in-law, Barbara Del Curto; step-mother, JoAnn Del Curto; dear family friend, John Recio, his in-laws, Gene and Vicki Lower, Ryan and Lucia Lower; nephews, Ivan and Desiree Del Curto, Nathan and Kristen Del Curto, Dalton Lower; great nephews and nieces, Jacob, Santiago, Lyla and Sophia Del Curto, with two more on the way. He is also survived by a multitude of loving aunts, uncles, primos and primas. Dante's trademarks were his sense of humor and his smile. He enjoyed making others smile and laugh and if you made the mistake of doing something he found funny or entertaining, he was sure to turn it into a story and share it with others. Without fail, over time, the story was sure to grow and might be slightly embellished so to entertain his listeners even more. For reasons unknown and to the chagrin of many around him Dante was an enthusiastic and life-long Denver Broncos fan. He would revel when his team beat yours and couldn't wait for the next game if the Broncos happened to lose. In short, if Dante was ribbing you about something, you knew that he loved you. For the past 15 years, Dante committed his career to the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, working to serve the veteran community through clinical research with the Cooperative Studies Program. He enjoyed his job and especially loved being around his friends and co-workers. He was proud to work there and he was proud to serve those who served our country. In recent years, Dante found a new love for his Catholic faith and had committed himself to serving Jesus Christ and his people. He was very involved in the ACTS ministry and worked tirelessly to help other men come to know Jesus Christ and to experience the love of the Lord and the love of others he'd found through his relationship with the Lord and his involvement in ACTS. He gained so many friends in the process and helped bring many people closer to the Lord though his love and service. Services were held Tuesday July 29, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment followed at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Pallbearers were Trey Del Curto, Nathan Del Curto, Ivan Del Curto, Ryan Lower, Adam Sais, Steve Tapia, and John Recio. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers from the ACTS community and each of his dear friends and family. 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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DEVAUX, RHONDA J. Age 67, a resident of Tijeras since 2009, died Sunday, July 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Roger, of Tijeras; sons, Randy DeVaux and wife Angela of Myrtle Beach, SC; Ryan DeVaux of Lake Elsinore, CA; grandchildren, Madison DeVaux and Meghan DeVaux of Myrtle Beach, SC; mother, Helen Nahrwold of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sisters, Brenda Schuller of Woodburn, Indiana; Carol Nahrwold of Fort Wayne, Indiana and brother, Michael Nahrwold of New Haven, Indiana. Rhonda graduated from Purdue University with honors in 1969 and retired from Irvine Unified School District in 2009 as the School Nutrition Director after 16 years. Prior to that she was Director of School Food Services programs in La Habra, California; Greenwood, SC; New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District, IN; and Wilmington, NC; for a total of 33 years service managing school lunch programs. She was active in both state and national School Nutrition Associations (SNA) wherever she worked and was president of the California School Nutrition Association in 2007-2008. In 2009 she was named National Outstanding Director of the year by the national SNA as well as received numerous achievement awards over the years. After retirement she became active in her church, in Follow the Sun Bible clubs, in the New Mexico school nutrition organizations and worked part time for the state PED to implement the latest federal guidelines for school lunch programs. Services will be Wednesday July 30, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5 Entrada Del Norte, Edgewood, NM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in lieu of flowers. Please visit our online guest book for Rhonda at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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ELLIOTT, HOWARD L. Msgt. Howard L. Elliott (retired), 80 years old, quietly passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irene Elliott of Albuquerque; children, Deborah Elliott-Shultz of Colorado Springs, CO and husband Lawrence, Daniel Elliott of Rio Rancho and wife Kelly, Rebecca Tarrance of Wichita, KS, Michael Kerr of Wichita, KS and wife Bonnie. He was blessed with grandchildren, Bryan Byard, Shannon Chapman, Kathryn Elliott, Lauryn Elliott, Jayden Elliott and Cara Phillips; great-grandchildren, Ysabella Chapman and Yaiden Chapman. Howard was preceded in death by his father, George Elliott, and his mother, Vivian Brown. Howard served in the Air Force and the United States Postal Service for a total of 52 years. Howard will be known for his love of country, the military and his family. A private service was held Saturday, July 26, 2014, at FRENCH University. Any condolences and cards may be sent to FRENCH. Please visit our online guestbook for Howard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333
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FARRINGTON, MARGARET IRENE Age 103, passed away at her home in Rio Rancho, NM, Sunday, July 20, 2014. Margaret was born July 17, 1911 in Danville, VA, the second eldest of eight brothers and sisters. She also lived in Martinsville, VA and later moved to Cincinnati, OH, where she married Charles W. Farrington in 1936. They had two children, Charles G. Farrington with his wife Cindy, now living in Albuquerque and Charlene F. Kennedy of Rio Rancho. She has two granddaughters. Jacqueline and Susanne Farrington, the former lives in Cedar Rapids, IA and the latter in Albuquerque, NM. Margaret has also lived in Milwaukee, WI, Escondido and Carlsbad, CA, as well as her last 12 years in Rio Rancho. Margaret loved to travel and has been to most states in the US. She was an avid reader, liked to sew, knit and crochet. But most of all she loved her immediate and extended family. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice in her name. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Cincinnati, OH. Please visit our online guestbook for Margaret at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
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FINK, DONALD E. Age 94, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Williamsport, PA on November 13, 1919. Don served in the U.S. Marines and retired to Albuquerque, NM and was self-employed in the laundry business for many years. In 1976 he married the love of his life, Pat, and for the next 38 years shared a life of adventure traveling, building homes and above all love and friendship. Pat brought with her four children who Don loved and cared for as his very own. He was preceded in death by his only child, Ronnie; beloved step-son, John Kastner; sister, Viola. Donald is survived by his loving wife Pat; sister, Edna; brother, Bill; step-daughters, Shelley Ramirez (Frank), Rhonda Valdez (Tom), Amy Castillo (Magda Pretorius); six grandchildren, Heather Westbrook (Jason), Nathan Randall (Nashe), Renae Renteria (Jose Ortiz), John Valdez, Adam Valdez (Jen), Jack Castillo; 12 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Presbyterian Hospital and Kaseman Hospice and the staff for the excellent care and compassion they gave to Don and Pat. Also, Pastor Harry Chapman for his loving care. At Don's request there will be no services. The family will celebrate his life quietly together at a future date. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Don, thank you for a lifetime of love and memories. 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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MCFALL, GEORGANN R. Age 89, passed away July 23, 2014. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Baggett and husband, Terry; her children, George R. McFall and wife, Carol, Jeffrey McFall & wife, Paula Maynes, and Jane Davenport; grandchildren, Jenifer Metz and husband Brett, Zoe Enright and husband Rex, Hugh McFall, Jennifer Lucero and husband Jeremy; great grandchildren, Ryder Metz, Grier Metz, Ava Enright, Lincoln Lucero and many other family and friends including very special nieces and nephews. Georgann was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Glen; her parents, George and Fannie Randol; her grandson, Guy; and son-in-law John. Born in Clinton, Oklahoma, she and Glen went to school together and they married after he returned from serving in the US Army Air Corps during WW II. They later moved to Albuquerque in 1952. Mrs. McFall was a medical secretary and also served as secretary for more than 20 years at Hoffmantown Baptist Church where she and Glen were longtime active members. Friends may visit Monday, July 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas and services will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Memorial Contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Georgann at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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GOMEZ, ALEX I. Age 37, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Mary Gutierrez; grandfather, Ramon "Monchie" Gutierrez; brothers, Rudy P. Gomez and wife, Angel, Carlos Gutierrez, Anthony Gutierrez and wife, Rebecca; sisters, Lisa Robles and husband, Ed, and Angela Gutierrez; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Alex was preceded in death by his father, Rudolfo Q. Gomez; grandparents, Abel Garcia, Elfides Garcia and Pauline Sedillo Gutierrez. Mr. Gomez was a graduate of West Mesa High School. Alex was President and Principle Owner of New Mexico Air Filter, working with his business partner, Steve Jarrell and his wife, Deidre. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy P. Gomez, Ezekiel Gomez, Carlos Gutierrez, Anthony Gutierrez, Ray Garcia, and Mario Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Garcia and Richard Garcia. Please visit our online guestbook for Alex at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333
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GRIEGO, LEE ARNOLD Age 62, a lifelong resident of Carnuel. The most loving husband, caring father and amazing grandfather, completed his life's journey way to early on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He will be greeted in heaven by his parents, Rafael L. Griego and Constancia Griego. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; children, Ralph Griego, Vicente (Karen), Carlos and Levana, Joleen and Selso and Tanya (Jacob); 14 grandchildren; brother, Dino Griego (Ruth); sisters, Gerry Garcia (Felipe), Lupe Millilgan, Nelda Armenta (Alfred). He loved to dance at the fiestas. He was an abuelo and for many years as a danzante. He will be greatly missed by many. Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 31, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras, NM. Mass will be Friday, August 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Child Mission Church in Carnuel, NM. Interment will follow the Mass at Carnuel Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Lee at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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GUZMAN, JOSE (JOE) ANTONIO Age 92, of Albuquerque and Elephant Butte, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2014. Jose was born November 1, 1921 in Delagua, CO to Pedro and Domingo Guzman. In 1937 he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and he served again in 1941. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1944 where he served on the USS Clarion River LSMR 409 until 1946. After leaving the Navy he attended Trinidad Junior College where he earned an Electronics Degree. Upon completion of his degree he began teaching electronics at the College. In 1957 during an employment opportunity fieldtrip with his students, he was offered and accepted a position at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque as an Electronics Technician. While at Sandia he decided to pursue his Bachelors Degree at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. At a college dance in Fort Collins Jose met Alice Summers who was wearing a red dress. They were married on June 11, 1960 in Bowbells, ND. During the early years of their marriage Jose continued to travel to Fort Collins to complete his degree while Alice stayed in Albuquerque with their first two daughters Amy and Mona. The couple had two more daughters Laura and Carmen. Jose retired from Sandia in 1986 after over 28 years of service. Jose was an avid deep sea fisherman making semiannual trips to Mexico for most of his life. He shared his love of boating with his family, spending many weekends water skiing at Elephant Butte behind the "4 Sisters". While at home in Albuquerque the majority of his free time was spent in the garage with friends working on cars and repairing broken electronics. At 92 years of age, he is preceded in death by many of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Alice Guzman of Albuquerque; daughters Amy Husarich, Mona Ellis, Laura Lang and Carmen Smith; brother Pete Guzman; sister Blanche Bressan; eight grandsons; and one granddaughter. Friends are invited to attend a 1:00 PM Rosary followed by a 1:30 PM Mass on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. He will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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HAIN, IRMGARD H. Age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 40 years, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. She was born in Breslau, Germany to Richard and Hildegard Haunhorst on September 21, 1922 and arrived in America from Germany in September 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Helmut; son, Walter. Irmgard is survived by her son, Donald Hain and wife Susan of Flemington, NJ; four grandchildren, Marc Hain and wife Beth of Flemington, NJ, Lisa Amabile and husband Joseph of Frenchtown, NJ, Peggy Bariletti of Middletown, NY, Christine Tunno and husband Bo of Westbrooke, NY; eight great-grandchildren, Courtney, Joseph, Matthew, Amelia, Alex, Samantha, Alexandra, Louis. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Calvary Chapel Rio Rancho, 138 Frontage Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Irmgard's name to Calvary Church Rio Rancho or to Ambercare Hospice at 420 North Main Street, Belen, NM 87002. 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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HERMAN, CARL J. Carl J. Herman, 67, of Albuquerque, died peacefully in his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Yolanda; his daughters, Victoria Sandoval and husband, Cameron, Nicole Herman de Espinoza, and Felicia Tavenner; five grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul and John Herman; and son-in-law, Quentin Tavenner. He retired from Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital after 36 years. He was a man of great faith. A Memorial Rosary will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Carl at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333
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HERRERA, JOHNNY "SHORTY" Johnny, age 33, "A one of a kind" and beloved resident of Albuq., NM. He was born on 8/25/80 and peacefully and unfortunately passed away on 7/22/14. He is survived by his girlfriend Leeann Olguin and unborn baby girl Johnny Lee Herrera; daughter Mireyna Herrera; son Phillip Carrillo; and their mother Mireille Elizondo; mother Geraldine Herrera; brothers Mariano and Carlos Herrera, Joe and Roberta Serna, and Andrew Griego. He was preceded in death by his brother Roy Serna. He was loved by many nieces and nephews, family and friends. We will all have a sense of emptiness without Johnny but full of his unbelievable and great memories to pass on to his children and unborn baby girl Johnny Lee, Mireyna and Phillip. Services will be held on Monday, the 28th at the Holy Family Church located at 562 Atrisco Drive at 8:30am, Mass and burial will follow. Reception will be held at 226 Washington NE. Pallbearers will be: Phillip Carrillo, "Sonny" Aragon, Robert Serna, Matthew Serna, Joseph Serna and Isaiah Serna. Honorary pallbearer: Toy Baldwin, Gilbert Elizondo.
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HOLLAND, DAVID F. Age 63, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He is survived by three daughters, Germaine Mosher of Bloomington, IL, Danielle Beck and husband, Bradford of Albuquerque, Kendra Henderson and husband, Chris of Rio Rancho, NM; five grandchildren, Apollonia Mosher, Kira Henderson, Lily Henderson, Ellinora Beck, and Miya Henderson; mother, Adelle Holland of Holly Lake Ranch, TX; sister, Ginger Hamm and husband, Gene of Lubbock, TX; mothers of his children, Lori Holland of Albuquerque, and Denese Holland of San Antonio, TX; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Holland; and one sister, Melissa Littleton. David was born in 1950 in Lubbock, TX to Leon and Adelle Holland and graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX, Class of 1968. He attended Texas Tech before moving to Albuquerque, NM where he had a morning radio show, "Breakfast with Dave Club" on KRST. David then worked in Real Estate as a Realtor for several different companies, including Coldwell Banker. He loved golfing, was an avid reader, and loved spending time at the family cabin. David was a quiet, laid back, type of guy who loved his family very much. He was a beloved father, grandfather, son and brother and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at FRENCH - Wyoming at 5:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Holly Lake Ranch, TX at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Esperanza, 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. . Please visit our online guestbook for David at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HURT, MARY CATHERINE died on July 2, 2014 in Albuquerque at the age of 89. She was born in Erwin, TN on August 30, 1924, the daughter of Robert Brown Darden and Lois Avant Darden. As a young child she moved with her family to Clayton, NM, then later to Albuquerque where she graduated from Albuquerque High School. In 1946 she earned her bachelor's degree in history and sociology from the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of Mortar Board, Phi Alpha Theta, and the first female editor of the Daily Lobo newspaper. She earned master's degrees in social work and in library science from the University of Chicago and Indiana University, respectively, and spent most of her working life as a social worker. At the University of Chicago she met her husband, Wesley Robert Hurt of Albuquerque, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mary and Wes lived in Vermillion, SD and Bloomington, IN, while he was a professor at the University of South Dakota and Indiana University. She enjoyed traveling with her archaeologist husband for research in Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay. She was also an avid reader and historian with her own diverse interests. After returning to live in Albuquerque in 1990, she collaborated with long-time friend and co-worker Lillian Dolde to write That's My Bank!-a history of the Albuquerque National Bank published in 1996. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Darden, and a sister, Patricia Lloyd. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Sprengeler of Littleton, CO; her son Stephen Hurt and his wife, Linda Hurt, of Marshfield, MA; daughter Rosalind Sterling and her husband, Brian Sterling, of Greenbelt, MD; daughter Teresa Hurt and her husband, Lawrence Blind, of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Alison Hurt, Eric Hurt, Evan Sterling, Adam Sterling, Wesley Blind, William Blind, and Alexandra Blind; and one great-grandson, Gregory O'Connor. Interment of her ashes will take place at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley R. Hurt Endowed Scholarship fund, through the Boise State University Foundation http://sspa.boisestate.edu/ anthropology/ give-to-the-department/
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JORDAN, RAYMOND L. Age 73, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. 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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KIEHNE, MAX W. " BILLY" Max W. "Billy" Kiehne 88 years old, of Silver City, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2014. A Rosary will be recited on Saturday August 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Middle Frisco, NM (just south of Reserve). The Funeral Mass will also be on Saturday August 2, 2014 at 1:00pm at The Catron County Fair Grounds in Reserve; burial will follow at the cemetery in Middle Frisco. Billy was born September 16, 1925 in Reserve, New Mexico to Max Chavez Kiehne and Teresita Lopez Kiehne, delivered by a midwife, and born on the Five Bar Ranch, which had been founded in 1900 by his grandfather. He was the youngest of three brothers Emil Oliver Kiehne (wife Beverly) of El Paso, Texas, Tom Lee Kiehne (wife Ellen), who preceded him in death, of Luna, New Mexico. Billy also had a younger sister, Nellie Dora, who preceded him in death as an infant prior to 1 year of age. Billy was married to Anne Giampetro Kiehne on May 30, 1954. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and they raised five children: Zeno Kiehne of Reserve, New Mexico, Zane Kiehne (wife Tanya) of Pecos, Texas, Travis Kiehne (wife Tammy) of Magdalena, New Mexico, Clell Kiehne (Kathy Trujillo) of Lemitar, New Mexico, and Tita Kiehne Heinen (husband Bobby) of Farmington, New Mexico. In addition to the above, Billy is also survived by 20 grandchildren,;two great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Billy served in the Navy during World War II, enlisting when 17 years old, and later served on the Draft Board. He was a Catron County Commissioner, Reserve School Board member, Soil Conservation Service Board member, and was an Advisory Board Member to the US Forest Service for Grazing Permittees. Billy was raised on and later owned and operated the Five Bar Ranch, located in the mountains SE of Reserve, New Mexico. He was a mountain cowboy and a good horseman. Billy hunted a lot of lion and bear in New Mexico and Arizona and hunted jaguar in Mexico. Billy enjoyed training and watching good dogs work. Although he often hunted alone, he preferred to hunt with family and friends. In 2004 Billy wrote the book, "Hunters, Hounds and Horsemen". Billy roped a while and if he had any regrets it would be not having the opportunity to rope more. He opened the chute on thousands of calves and steers for nephews, sons, grandkids and their friends. He enjoyed overseeing a rope horse trained and appreciated a good horse. Billy liked ranching, rodeo, horses, hounds and the mountains. After retiring from ranching, Billy purchased and operated the Road Runner Mobile Home Park in Silver City, New Mexico until his death. Billy was a great friend to many. He enriched many lives with laughter, wit, and wisdom. He truly enjoyed life until the very day he died. Billy will be missed by many. Pallbearers are: Terrell Shelly, Travis Nuckols, Barney Spurgeon, Kenny Brown, Rex Nichols, Rufus Choate, and Keith Wilkerson Honorary Pallbearers are: Darryl Welty, Tink Burris, Alan Swenson, Mike Thomas, Jim Bob Nuckols, Andy Carrejo, Glyn Griffin, Allan Robinson, and Dave Farr. Bright/Lordsburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 210 W. College Ave. Silver City, NM phone: 575-388-1911. "Traditional services and care for your family and friends". To send condolences log into www.brightfuneral.net.
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LARI, JOSEPH Joseph R. Lari Our precious son left us one year ago on 7/25/2013. The despair of that day will always be seared into our aching hearts. We were blessed to have Joseph for 9781 days. Every second of each day a memory, followed by the question, why? Joseph lived an adventurous life with each day a new pursuit - hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, sparring, exploring, working, laughing, learning, praying, loving. Joseph had a compassionate heart, a healing spirit and humility. His love for his son Dylan, his brother Daniel, his parents, family, friends and strangers was shared with silent intensity. Days prior to his unexpected death, Joseph affirmed his greatest love of God which brings us great peace. His Bible went with him wherever he lived. His healing embrace will always be with us as we close our eyes and call upon that memory. For those of us left to follow, we keep Joseph's spirit alive by sharing the blessed stories, experiences, words, and silent moments. In faith, we look forward to the day when we will be reunited with Joseph again in God's loving light, in Jesus' name.
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LEBIAN, ADRIAN KENNETH Adrian Kenneth Lebian, "Kenny" age 56, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 27, 1957. He joined his mother, Sharyn Sanchez, whom he greatly loved. He is survived by his five children; father; grandmother; three sisters; two brothers; aunts, and uncles; six grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Service Arrangements will be posted at Riverside Funeral Home www.riversidefunerals.com
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MANTSCH, CONNOR O'LOUGHLIN 4/27/98 - 7/26/12 We can't believe that it has been two years. We miss you every second of every day, and our hearts are broken in a way that will never fully heal. Although we know that you are happy and doing great things, we still wish you were here to hug, laugh, and joke with. Fourteen years with you will never feel like enough. We will always strive to make you proud and "look with clearer eyes." Thank you, sweet boy, for the memories, laughs, and lessons. We love you forever. Until we meet again, Mom, Dad, MacKenzie, and Erin
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MILLER, RONALD LEE Age 74, a long time Albuquerque resident, died at his home July 15, 2014 with his beloved wife, Nancy, at his side, following a months-long battle with cancer. Ron moved with his parents and brother to Albuquerque in 1946 from his native Oklahoma. His late father, Arnold Miller, was a well-known home builder in Albuquerque, and Ron spent his high school summers working as a laborer on his father's construction projects, learning the profession. Ron graduated from Highland High School in 1957 and attended the University of New Mexico. Responding to the urge to build homes, Ron soon obtained his general contractor license and opened Ronald Miller Construction Co. Ron was known for his attention to detail, and he took special pride in the quality of his construction projects. He built custom homes in nearly every neighborhood of the city and, late in his career, he specialized in home construction in the Four Hills area. He also worked in rehabilitation of commericial properties all across the city. Though Ron's work schedule limited his time for hobbies, he found working in his yard relaxing. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Joan Miller, and his brother, Larry. He is survived by his wife, Nancy and his nieces, Jennifer and Kathy. He also is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gary A. and Patricia McVicker and their two daughters, Dianna Lynn Keiser and Lauren Lee McVicker. Ron was happiest while at home and will be missed by his loving family. Ron was buried at Sunset Memorial Park in a private ceremony at his request. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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MILLER, HELEN L. Age 80, passed away in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward; sons William and James and his wife Liz; grandchildren Shenandoah, Jamie, Brent, Kaitlyn and Sandra; seven great-grandchildren. Helen was a loving wife with a heart of gold and who was always there for anyone. Memorial service will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Please visit our online guest book for Helen at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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OLGUIN, FAUSTINO Age 95, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Faustino is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Olguin; daughter, Kathryn Saavedra and husband Michael; son, Toby Olguin and wife Katherine; sister, Leonila Ulibarri; special niece, Janna Moraga; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all. Graveside services have taken place. The family would like to thank their family and friends for their support during this difficult time. Please visit our online guestbook for Faustino at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd (505) 843-6333
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PARGAS, PATRICIO "PAT" Age 79, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, July 24, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque; a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pat was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy; he was a member of American Legion Post #13; and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Damacio and Virginia Pargas; two sisters, Angie and Ginger. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary T. Pargas; his wonderful children, Patricia Brown and husband David, Ruth French and husband Chris, Manuel Pargas, and Isabel Armijo; his precious grandchildren, Madison, Dylan French, Manuel Irwin (wife Amanda), April (fiance Saleh), Chantel (fiance Isaac), Candice, Robert Armijo (fiancee Stephanie), Angelique Vigil (husband John) ; great-grandchildren, Evalise, Derris and Serenity. Also surviving are two sisters, Susie and Mellie; and many other relatives and friends. Pat will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose lives he touched. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 Fourth St., NW, followed by the Service of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. Casket Bearers will be Manuel Pargas, Robert Armijo, Chris French, Dylan French, John Vigil, and Mike Harlow. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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PORTER, CONNOR PATRICK June 27, 1997 - July 26, 2012 Two years ago our world was rocked when Connor, your dad (Pat Porter), and dear friend Connor Mantsch passed away together. You were such a sweet gift from God. You captured our hearts instantly and filled our lives with your beautiful smile, silly jokes, laughter, and so much love. We are thankful for each moment we had with you even though it was way too short. We are so grateful we will see you again in heaven, because you believed in Jesus. Our favorite writing of yours is, "I need to have a strong relationship with God and Christ to have a good life. That does not mean I will have a successful or happy life, but I do know with that I have a purpose. With purpose there is a sense of fulfillment and I am able to be content no matter what life throws at me." You are always in our hearts. We love you, Mom and Shannon
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PORTER, PAT May 31, 1959 - July 26, 2012 We loved your jokes and how you made us laugh. We miss all the sweet memories: Shoe shopping for 4" heels, making us eat our leafy greens, movies, shooting, riding our Harley's to Sturgis and Canada, the Olympic Games, dedicating our beautiful babies to The Lord, parasailing, you screaming on the rides at Disneyland Trying to give our dog Theo away to whomever entered our house, but secretly you're lying on the floor with him on top of you. Thank you for each moment we spent together. You're the best dad ever! We love and miss you. Trish and your Punkin Girl Shannon P.S. Where did all the cookie dough go?
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REYES, KIMBERLY SUSANNE May 27, 1971 - July 20, 2014 She will be missed by her family and friends. She has a daughter, Vanessa M. Reyes; husband, Michael Reyes; sister, Heidi L. Pikey; brother-in-law, Chris W. Pikey; and two nephews, Nathaniel Gregory and Christopher Pikey. In lieu of flowers, we are requesting donations to: US New Mexico Federal Credit Union, Memorial Fund Acct. #6149162. Thank you to all who can and may help.
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RIPLEY, JOHN P. Age 20, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. 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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ROBERTSON, JEREMY Age 33, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on August 7, 1980 to Sam Robertson III and Kathy O'Neil. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Samuel Robertson Jr. and grandmother Reba Robertson. Jeremy is survived by his son Micah Mendoza, his parents Samuel Robertson III and Kathy O'Neil, his sister Samantha Vigil and brother-in-law Chris Vigil, his niece Laney Vigil, and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Neil. Service will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. 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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ROSETTA, SYDENIA S. Age 50, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. 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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SASSER, CHARLES PAUL Age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Bosque Farms, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 25, 2014. Charles was born in 1932 in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, to Vivian Alba Sasser and Dorothy McClelland. He was the third of five children, with older brothers, Ray and Billy, as well as a younger brother, Bobby, and sister, Dorothy. Charles worked in a broom factory and helped in his father's country store before leaving Bogue Chitto at the age of 18 to enlist as an Airman in the Air Force. He served in the Korean Conflict as an air craft mechanic and continued to work for the Air Force in the Civil Service for 38 years. He headed up the maintenance division which repaired and serviced the experimental aircraft. He worked on the recovery team for several crash sites and contributed his expertise on the space shuttle. Charles met and fell in love with a young secretary while stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and married Patsy Jean Douglass on October 4, 1958. The couple adopted three children, Holly, Paul and Lisa, and remained faithful to each other until the time of Charles's death. In 1976, Charles's unit was moved to Ohio, and the family relocated to Enon, Ohio, where they remained and gained many lifelong friends before returning to Albuquerque in 1994. It was in Ohio that he acquired an interest in metal detecting and coin collecting. Charles was a quiet, spiritual man and a patient, loving father and husband who was regarded as compassionate and helpful by those who knew him. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat Sasser, of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by three children, daughter, Holly Cook and husband Tom, of Round Lake Beach, IL, son, Paul Sasser and wife, Antonia, of Los Lunas, NM, and daughter, Lisa Abeyta and husband Lawrence, of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by nine grandchildren, Rachel Abeyta, Jonathon Abeyta, Thomas Abeyta, Abigail Sasser, Thomas Cook, Michelle Cook, Alejandra Sasser, Brandon Cook, and Andrea Sasser. He is survived by a brother, Billy Sasser and wife, Charlene, of Bogue Chitto, MS, and sister, Dorothy Milling, of Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. The Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will follow at the Sandia Sunset Gardens. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the caring support provided by Hospice of Sandias. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org or 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Charles at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SHANNON, LYN A. 69, born in Coffeyville, Kansas, he resided in Albuquerque from 2005 until he passed away July 9, 2014. Survived by his children, Colin, Christa and husband James, Jill, Jenny; and his grandson, Mitchell Shannon. Lyn, a kind, much loved father, grandfather and friend will be greatly missed.
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SHELNUTT, JOHN ALLEN DR. John, age 68, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on July 12, 2014 at Emory University Hospice, Atlanta. He was born March 9, 1946 in Bremen, GA to the late Zettie Mae Shackle- ford & George Washington Shelnutt. Following graduation from Bremen High School, Dr. Shelnutt attended Georgia Tech where he earned B.S. (1968) and M.S. (1971) degrees in Physics. While serving at the Naval Surface Weapons Center and after returning to Georgia Tech to complete his PhD in 1975, he developed a new way of interpreting vibrational spectroscopy data produced by Raman scattering. This work led him to Bell Laboratories in New Jersey where he pioneered research that he would use for the remainder of his career. In 1979, Dr. Shelnutt moved to Albuquerque, NM to work at Sandia National Laboratories where he enjoyed a long career that included groundbreaking work on porphyrins (a group of pigments found in hemes and chlorophylls) for which he was internationally known. He was honored for his contributions to the field on his 65th birthday with a dedicated issue of the Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines. Dr. Shelnutt was also a leader in nanotechnology; in 2009, his research on nanoscale materials was the basis for a Research & Development 100 Award. Dr. Shelnutt retired from Sandia as a distinguished member of the technical staff having authored over 200 impactful peer-reviewed scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and many patents. Additionally, he served for many years on the faculty of the University of New Mexico and for the past 10 years was an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Shelnutt is survived by his wife of 17 years, Yan Qui of Watkinsville; two sons, Julian Yaoting Shelnutt, Watkinsville, and Dr. Judson (Ellen McClain)Shelnutt, Athens, GA (son of his first wife, Rebecca Ann Coley) and Watkinsville; a sister, May Kay Shelnutt, Florida; five grandchildren, Anna Shelnutt Hall, Jonathan McClain Shelnutt, Claire Elizabeth Shelnutt, Camille Juliet Shelnutt and Hope Moriah Shelnutt, all of Athens; aunts, nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Gail Walton, and her husband, Kenneth Walton. Dr. Shelnutt was a gentle and loving father and husband, a loyal friend and exceptional colleague, and an outstanding mentor to his students. He was also a disciplined and very accomplished athlete, first with the Southwest Ballet in New Mexico and later in the martial arts technique of Chinese Wushu. A Memorial Celebration will be Saturday, August 2, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family at Jshelnutt@gmail.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SILVA, BOB In Loving Memory on your 1st anniversary. May you rest in peace. We love and miss you. God Bless.
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SIMMONS STATES, SHIRLEY JOAN (1933-2014) passed away on July 12th, 2014 at her home in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 81. Shirley was born January 13th, 1933 in Dalhart, TX to Mary Elizabeth Sumwalt States and Earnest Franklin States. She was preceded in death by her husband Wray Ligon Simmons, first son Curtis Edgin and brother Richard States. She is survived by two sons, John and Andy Simmons and her beloved grandchildren Trevor, Conor, Rowan, Jacamo, and Emory. Shirley moved to New Mexico in 1961 and connected to it both physically and spiritually. Through their shared love of music, she met and married Wray Ligon Simmons on June 1st, 1963. She taught piano for years, and she and Wray sang and performed with choirs at Central UMC, St. John's UMC and Mountainair UMC, as well as for a variety of other events. She considered her cabin 'Castle Ponderoc' in the Manzano mountains home and she held a deep connection with the trees and the forest there. She was an avid landscape artist that expressed her love and spiritual connection to nature and the southwest landscape through her painting. In her words, "... the beauty of our earth called to me, and I responded with paint." A memorial service for Shirley will be held at the Mountainair United Methodist Church, 301 S. Sunset, Mountainair, NM on August 2nd, 2014 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Mountainair UMC or to Chapter O, P.E.O., attn: Jennifer Warner, 20 Ryan Road, Edgewood, NM 87105
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SISNEROS, NANCY JASPERSON Age 79, Nancy Jasperson Sisneros passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014. She was born July 14, 1935 in Provo, UT and was the daughter of the Utah pioneers of Goshen. She led an adventure filled life and followed her heart. Nancy is survived by her husband Severo Sisneros of Abo, NM, residing in Rio Rancho, NM; her children Dean (Charlene) Croft of Albuquerque, NM; Vickie (Sterling) Byrd of Page, AZ; Jenny (Carl) Jacobson of Castle Dale, UT; Norman (Sheila) Meadows of Houston, TX; Debbie Meadows of Albuquerque, NM; Billie Jill Hunter of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by her step children Julian Sisneros, Catherine Dodson and Anna (Robert) Pedroncelli, each of Albuquerque, NM, and many nieces and nephews. She was also involved in the lives of, and loved Laura, Alison and Rick Meadows. Obviously a true and much loved matriarch, Nancy was the daughter of a cowboy/silver miner, Dean Jasperson and Lillian Maude Elliott. She hailed from a large and proud family and was the last of her generation to pass. Nancy left an adoring family of six children; three step children; 19 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild - all of whom loved her equally. Nancy spread love throughout her life, providing comfort, care and compassion to her more extended family as well. She will be greatly missed, but the world is a better one because of her brief visit. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. 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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SLOAN, RICHARD LEE Richard Lee Sloan of Albuquerque died peacefully in his home Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. Dick Sloan was a retired FBI agent who served his early career in New Orleans, LA and then later in Gallup-Zuni and Albuquerque, NM. He retired after 20 years of faithful service with much recognition as an outstanding special agent. He is a beloved father and friend to so many who remember him for his warm hospitality and kind spirit. He is survived by his three children; eight grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren; daughter, Sherrill and Jim Hickman of Auburndale, FL and their two children; granddaughter, Rachel and Chris Renfro and great-grandchildren, Reilly and Brielle, and granddaughter, Ashley and JJ Bock; son Lance and Leanne Sloan of Albuquerque, NM and their three children; grandson, Jeremy and Sarah Sloan and great-grandchildren, Abraham, Benjamin, Judah, and Grace; granddaughter, Staci and August Narducci and their great-grandchildren, Evie and Luca, and granddaughter, Amanda and Chris Torres and their great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Hannah; son, Shaan and Maxine Sloan and their three children; grandson, Daniel and Samantha Sloan and their two great-grandchildren, Meka and Penelope, granddaughter, Jessica Sloan, and granddaughter, Anna and Ben Gonzalez. The family is grateful for the love and care given by Jessica Sloan, Andrew Garcia, David and Antoinette Gibson, and Terri Kibodeaux. The Sloan family is also grateful for all the love and concern shown by all. May God have mercy on His soul through Jesus Christ. Please visit our online guest book for Dick at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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SMITH, PHILIP B. Passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the age of 83. Philip is survived by his wife Martha; sister MarthaRuth Lefever; children Terry and Becky Smith, Larry and Stephanie Garcia, Mark and Jean Smith, and Bruce and Michelle Smith; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 26th. Please contact French's Mortuary for information at 505-897-3000.
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STEVENS, GERALDINE R. Age 62, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014. 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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SUAZO, GEORGE J. George J. Suazo, 55, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Maclavio Suazo and his brothers Ed Suazo and Larry Suazo. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Bernadette; sons: Peter, and Joe and wife Kelli; with two grandchildren Connor and Lily; mother, Josephine Suazo; and brother, Mac Suazo. His love of life was his family. His passions were music, his animals, and the great outdoors. The family would like to send a special "thank you" to the caring staff at Rust Medical Center. George's Life Celebration will begin with a Mass on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, located at 2005 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, followed by Enichement at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit George's online guestbook at www.SalazarMortuary.com. SALAZAR MORTUARY 400 Third Street SW 242-1133
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SWALLOWS, RICHARD B. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, surrounded by his heartbroken family. He was born September 13, 1935. Richard was preceded in death by father, Albert T. Swallows; mother, Greta L. Boyd; and brother, Donald Swallows. He is survived by his wife and partner of 56 years, Sharon; children, Mark, Craig and wife, Naomi, and daughter, Amy Babenco; grandchildren, Mariah, Isaac, Ava, Delaney, and Lily; brother, Dan Swallows; sister, Nora Swallows; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He leaves behind many lifelong friends and many horse racing friends. Richard was an Army veteran. He worked for the City of Albuquerque in the Refuse Department and retired from the Water Department in 1983, where he was the Customer Service Manager. Richard was the founder and first president of the New Mexico Supervisors Association. At retirement, he fulfilled his lifelong passion of breeding, training, and racing his beloved horses. He had much success in the 70's, 80's and early 90's producing multiple state champions. He was a member of NMSA, the New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association, the New Mexico Horsemen's Association and the AQHA. Richard was outspoken, generous, fair, and a man of integrity. Dad, you fought the good fight. You are our hero. We will love you and miss you forever. Your grandchildren will miss their papa. The family would like to thank Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice for their compassionate and gentle care of Richard, especially Dr. Vining; nurses, Jan, Jackie, Marcy, Ann, and Nancy; and techs, Cynthia, Daisey, Lindsay, and Laurie. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walkin N Circles Ranch Inc., Four Corners Equine Rescue, any horse rescue group of your choice, or you may give blood in his name. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd (505) 843-6333
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TROTTER, LEGENN D'ARKGLENN Legenn D'arkglenn Trotter, age18, passed away Tuesday, July 22nd. Legenn was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Buckwald; grandmother, Margarita Duval and brother, Levi Sebastian Trotter. He is survived by his parents: Glenn and Aurora Trotter; sister, Englenn Trotter and husband Jacob Giannini; Aunt Maria and Uncle Abran; cousin, Michael Trotter; niece, Elyse Hanna; grandmother, Angelina Buckwald; and numerous relatives and friends. Legenn was a good student who enjoyed ROTC. He always made people laugh and smile. Legenn's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mass will be Tuesday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. also at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Jackson, Diamond Enriquez, Michael Trotter, David Sanchez, Christopher Encee, and John Eberting. Honorary pallbearer will be Florencia Matlock. Please visit Legenn's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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VIGIL, JERRY Born on Sept. 1, 1953 and left us on July 18, 2014. The Vigil family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during the loss of our loved one. Your kindness will always be remembered. Jerry will be missed forever, but we know that he will live in the hearts of all who shared their grief with us during this difficult time. Mr. Vigil was laid to rest on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
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WEBB, KENNETH B. Age 98, passed away July 24, 2014. Kenny was born July 22, 1916 in McPherson, Kansas and lived in the Albuquerque area since 1952. He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years, Glorida Webb: two daughters, Carolyn Bertram of Rio Rancho and Donna Clinton (Brett Voorhees) of Jackson, Wy; Four grandchildren, Randall Bertram (Cheri) and Jill Trujillo (Don) of Rio Rancho and Jason Clinton (Amy) and Jeff Clinton (Michelle) of Seattle, WA; four great grandchildren, Brandon Kenneth Bertram (Stephanie) and Brandon Michael Bertram (Madison) of Albuquerque and Cosette and Tucker Clinton of Seattle; and one surviving sister, Darlene Carlson of Kinsley, Kansas. Kenny served in the Army Corp of Engineers in both World War II and the Korean conflict and was Honorably discharged in 1951 with the rank of Captain. He retired as President of Universal Constructors in Albuquerque having supervised the construction of the original Big I in 1965 and Heron Dam in the Chama area in 1968 as well as highways, bridges and air strips across the state. He is a past president of the Associated General Contractors and represented New Mexico on several national committees. Kenny played golf well into his nineties and was avid fisherman, gardener and Lady Lobo basketball fan. Service is pending and will be announced at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Kenneth at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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WELCH, BOBBIE LEO Age 85, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born in Jerico Springs, Missouri, on February 5, 1929, to John and Ella Marie (Runyan) Welch. He served in the army during the Korean War, he was a corporal in combat engineering for five years. He then married his loving wife Darlene Olsen (Welch) on April 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM, they were married for fifty-six years. Bobbie worked at ACF Industries for nine years and eleven months and then retired from Sandia National Labs after twenty-five years of service. He enjoyed working on cars and was the best handyman ever. He enjoyed roller skating, and outdoor activities such as boating, camping and fishing. He was always very supporting of his daughters and granddaughters activities. Bobbie recently enjoyed his great grandson's activities. Bobbie was a member of Hoffmantown Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Alma Louise Welch, Barbara June Welch, Thomas Welch, and Donald Lee Welch. Bobbie is survived by wife, Darlene Welch; daughters, Roxy Welch and Sheri Dusseau, all of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Maxine Panther, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Shannon and Mike Schum and Ashley Dusseau; great- grandchildren, Aiden and Carsen Schum; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6-8pm at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:00pm followed by a reception at Daniels Family Funeral Home Sun Room. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 at 3:30pm. The family would like to personally thank Presbyterian Hospice, especially nurse Dawn Schrader and aide Sandra Rendel. 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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