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BAUHS, KENNETH C. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin April 11, 1936 and a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Thursday, September 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Vi Bauhs; daughter, Ellen Gerwin and husband Greg both of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Verone Wieseler of Appleton, WI and brothers, Cyril Jandrey of Stoughton, WI and Elt Jandrey of Appleton, WI. Mr. Bauhs was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery A. Bauhs. Mr. Bauhs was an employee of Sandia National Labs from 1961-1997. He was very active in CASA, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Albuquerque. He was also a Member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church where he was involved in many of the church's Social Ministries from 1963 until the time of his death. A "Celebration of Life" Service will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 211 Jefferson St. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Albuquerque, NM, 4004 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Mr. Bauhs at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
BIGELOW, WINFIELD SCOTT JR. (Scott Bigelow) Winfield Scott Bigelow, Jr. (Scott Bigelow) of Sandia Park, NM, died September 22nd, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM from complications from Lewy-Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. He was 70 years old. Scott was born July 15, 1944 in Upper Darby, PA to Ethel and Winfield S Bigelow. He is survived by his wife, Linda Puckett Bigelow of Sandia Park, NM; two step-children; four children, and an ex-spouse. Scott had a distinguished career as a chemist, physicist, and engineer. He obtained a BS in Chemistry from Union College in 1966, an MS in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1968, and a Ph.D. in Physics from AFIT in 1983. He held a number of important positions both in the Air Force and in a number of small companies. He was the director of a chemical analysis laboratory for the Air Force. He later helped develop High Power Microwave sources for the Air Force, where he served as Chief of Beam Physics and Chief of Computational Physics. He later worked for a number of engineering firms in Albuquerque, the most recent being Farr Research, where he spent 16 years. There, he studied a variety of Ultra-Wideband antennas and devices, including the Impulse Radiating Antennas. Scott was particularly well known for developing very large and complex computer codes. He published many technical papers and attended many conferences, both locally and abroad. His career was recently recognized by election to Fellow status by the Summa Foundation, which is the preeminent academic organization in High Power Electromagnetics. Donations can be made in memorial of W. Scott Bigelow to either the Lewy Body Dementia Association: http://www.lbda.org/node/581 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research at http://www.michaeljfox.org/get involved/donation2php?pg=tribute Memorial service will be from 2-4 pm on Saturday, October 18th, 2014. The location does not have a specific address, but if you google 2300 West Alameda, Santa Fe, NM, you will get close to the Commons (it's a small community, co-housing designed) right off of West Alameda. If you are going west on Alameda off of St. Francis drive, you will make a LEFT hand turn onto a street called Camino Carlos Rael. The gravel parking lot is almost immediately off to your rightthere is not a lot of room, so you may have to park in the street. Call phone number TO RSVP: 505-690-7460 Feel free to call with any questions.Please bring a memory or story to share if you feel comfortable and please bring a dish to share (salad/dessert/snack/side dish/etc.)
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CAVIS, REBECCA Rebecca Jean Cavis, born in webster, SD on September 28, 1957 to Della and Darrel Taylor, passed away peacefully in her home on October 11, 2014 at the age of 57 after battling cancer for nearly three years. Becky was married for 31 years to the love of her life Buckley A. Cavis. Becky worked in the jewelry industry for 25 years, and was adored by all her customers. In retirement, she spent the majority of her time with her family, including her young grandchildren. Becky and Buck spent much of their time together at home, out in their backyard gardening. She loved flowers, especially roses and tulips. Becky enjoyed reading books, watching movies, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her father Darrel, stepfather Jim, brother Paul, father-in-law Allen, mother-in-law Lucille, and Buckley's oldest brother Stan. Becky is survived by her loving husband Buck; her two sons, Todd and Nick; daughters-in-law, Rachel and Emily; five beautiful grandchildren, Trent, Ava, Lilly, Benjamin, and Liberty; her mother Della; sister Susan; brothers, Harvey and David; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, who all loved her dearly. Becky was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She had strength and courage that words could not describe. Becky is incredibly loved, and will be dearly missed by all. Services will be held at French Funerals at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE on Thursday, Oct 16, Viewing from 1:00pm-2:00pm with service to follow from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Oct. 23 at 1:30.
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
CUELLAR, LUCIANO MAXIMILIANO Our Lord called Luciano Maximiliano Cuellar home on October 10th to find the peace we all seek. He is survived by four children, Anthony, Tyiana, Luciano Jr., and Isaiah Peter, and his brother, Francisco Cuellar. He was proceeded in death by his father, Larry Cuellar, his mother Tillie Chavez, and his son Adam Cuellar. Services will be held On Thursday, October 16th with the Rosary at 9:30 with the Mass to follow at 10:00 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church at 833 Arizona SE. He will be buried at San Jose de Armijo on 2957 Arenal SW following the Mass. Palllbearers will be Francisco Trujillo, Christopher Cuellar, Willie Chavez, Carlos Mora, Jerome Gonzalez, and his best friend David.
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
FALLIS, JF (FRED) Fred passed away August 28, 2014 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on May 11, 1932 in Gallup, NM to JF (Buster) Fallis and Bessie Mae (Reed) Fallis. Fred earned a Masters Degree in Geology at UNM. He served two years in the Army. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jo Ann; daughter Toni Marie Sutliff; son Doug (Monna) Fallis; brother Richard (Carol) Fallis; grandsons Mick and Rich Sutliff, and Taylor Fallis. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM at 4:30 pm. Please consider donations in Fred's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alzfdn.org, Parkinson's, www.parkinson.org or your favorite charity.
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
HERRERA, ROBERT "BOBBY JOE" In Loving Memory of Our Brother 12-3-1961 to 10-15-2004 Loving you is easy, we do it everyday, missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Gone yet not forgotten although we are apart, your spirit lives in our hearts forever. Your sisters
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HOOKER, RUBY MRS. December 1930 - October 2014 The Beloved Matriarch of our family departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Orbert Gathright (Marlene), East Orange, NJ, Michael Fitzhugh, Fort Worth, TX, and Henry Hooker of Albuquerque, NM; four daughters, Arlita (Pat) Black, Sharlotte Fitzhugh all of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Ann Gathright, Las Vegas, NV and Ruby Jean Morgan (Robert) of Stockton, CA; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren; former husband, Tommie D. Hooker; sister-in-law, Mrs. Mattie Trussell, Meridian, MS; special niece, Brenda Trussell-Graham, and her children and grandchildren, of Meridian, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members and longtime friends. Friends and family may visit Thursday, October 16, 2014, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, October 17, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 8550 Saul Bell Road NW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 242-8928. Interment will follow the service at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd S.E. Memorial donations may be made to First Fruits Christian Academy, 500 Oliver Ross NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hooker at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
LOPEZ, PETER ANTHONY Born 10/21/60, was called home by The Lord on October 10th, 2014. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, James Leroy Lopez and Carolyn "LaLa" Lopez, and three of his siblings Joann, Frances, and Albert. Pete is survived by his brother James; sister Carolyn; his son Peter; grandchildren Christopher and Mia; his wife Yolanda; and many nieces and nephews. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly. Services will be held at St. Therese Parrish. Rosary will be Thursday, Oct. 16th at 6:30 pm and the funeral Mass will be on Friday morning at 10:00 am. The burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
MIRAMONTES, VERONICA M. Age 68, passed away Sunday, October 12, 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
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
ORTIZ, LEROY age 66, born in Las Vegas, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at home with his family at his side. Leroy is survived by his wife of forty three years, Frances; children Cruzita Martinez and husband, Daniel, Leroy Ortiz Jr., M.D. and partner, Aaron Abeyta, Monica Sedillos and husband, Matthew; grandchildren, Alex Larranaga, Brittany Montoya and husband, Elias, Hailey Larranaga, LouAnna Urioste, Matthew Sedillos II, and Madelaine Martinez; great- grandsons, Jeramiah Utter and Damien Perez; siblings, Joe, Lorraine, Raymond, James, Johnny, Chavela, Diane, Jeanette, Candido, Tommie, Andrea, and Benny; many godchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leroy was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era and receiving the Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Sharpshooter Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Edmond Savilla. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Candido Ortiz, Matthew Sedillos II, Matthew Sedillos, Daniel Martinez, Aaron Abeyta, and Alex Larranaga. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
PITTMAN, MICHAEL EUGENE PHD. Michael Eugene Pittman, PhD, age 74, died suddenly at his home on October 12, 2014. Born November 28, 1939 in New Orleans, Mike was a retired Associate Physics Professor at the University of New Orleans for 29 years and a former member of the Louisiana National Guard and a member of the Palo Duro Stamp Club. He moved to Albuquerque from Kenner, LA in February of 2007. He leaves behind his wife, Rita Curry-Pittman; and four children: Michael E Pittman, Jr.; John Pittman of Reno, NV; Debra 'Debbie' Butler; and David Pittman (Wendy); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his step-children: Cathy Harrell (Steve) of El Dorado, AR; James L Hingle, III (Julie) of Covington, LA; Christine LaMourie (Paul) of Naperville, IL and Stephen Hingle (Rebecca) of Madison, WI; and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents James Frank Pittman of Jackson, TN and Anna Pareti of New Orleans, and by his brother, James Frank Pittman, of Kenner, LA. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
PROVENCIO, MARGARET 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 10, 2014, at home and in the presence of her husband and daughters. Margaret was born in April, 1943, to Dean and Ethel Battishill in Silver City, NM. Margaret is survived by her husband of 52 years, Alvino; and daughters, Sherri Baca and husband Joe, Amy Cortez and husband Steve, and Diana Gutierrez and husband Sergio; grandchildren, Joshua Cortez, Jake Cortez, Jade Cortez, and Jesse Cortez; her mother, Ethel Battishill; brother, Robert Battishill and his wife Becky of Garland, TX; and sister, Vickie Dickerson and her husband Randy of Artesia, NM. All who knew Margaret were touched by her loving heart and her strong Christian faith. She took great pleasure in serving others and had been a volunteer at All Faiths Receiving Home in Albuquerque and a volunteer at YDDC-NM Girls School. Most recently she was active in the Heart-to-Heart Ministry to women living at the Center of Hope operated by the Albuquerque Rescue Mission. The Heart-to-Heart Ministry is a life rebuilding program for homeless women. A service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Horcasitas, Joshua Cortez, Jake Cortez, Steve Cortez, Joe Baca, and Sergio Gutierrez. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Albuquerque Rescue Mission, P. O. Box 331, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Please visit our online guestbook for Margaret at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
RUIZ, MANUEL L. Manuel L. Ruiz, "Nuni" born in Jarales, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born on January 12, 1932, the son of Sara and Manuel Ruiz. Growing up, he was well-known and looked up to in his community in Barelas because he excelled in school, skipping grades along the way. He wrestled and boxed at the old Albuquerque High School, where he graduated. Upon graduating, he joined the Army as an infantry soldier. Manuel was qualified as a marksman and saw combat as a Korean War vet. He later married Angelina Chavez, now deceased. They raised eight children together in the North Valley. He was a roofer for 27 years and then worked for the City of Albuquerque for just as long. He loved the outdoors, and was always gardening, pruning, and weeding, but he especially enjoyed having family gatherings and following Lobo basketball and football (mostly basketball). To describe Manuel simply, he was humble, clever and kind. He is survived by his children, Lorraine Martinez, Daniel Ruiz, David Ruiz, Donald Ruiz, Michelle Scharlau, Damian Ruiz, Rey Ruiz and Daren Ruiz; grandchildren, Andrew Martinez, Linda Anderson, Alicia Ruiz, Matthew Royo, Robert Ruiz, Orlando Ruiz, Kayla Ortiz, Raenah Ruiz, Milan Ortiz-Ruiz, Eloy Martinez and Ella Ortiz-Ruiz; great-grandchildren, Aiden Anderson and Anisa Martinez; siblings, Esther Fox, Edna Mulky, Reynaldo Ruiz and half-sister, Lydia Diaz. A viewing will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2014, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Services will be held at the same location on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. A burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Manuel's favorite charity, Clothes Helping Kids, care of www.clotheshelpingkids.org Please visit our online guestbook for Manuel at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
SANCHEZ, PAULINE FLORES passed away October 13, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Pauline was born to Flora and Eugenio Flores in Las Vegas, NM in 1913 and just celebrated her 101st birthday with her usual dignity. Pauline was a teacher's teacher who started teaching in small northern New Mexico villages at age seventeen. She taught grade school in Las Vegas, New Mexico and Sunnyvale, California and home economics in Las Vegas. During WWII she worked in the Kaiser Shipping Yards where she fell in love with San Francisco. She was a member of the Pan American Round Table, the Palo Duro Senior Center and the Albuquerque Doll Club. Pauline returned to our roots in New Mexico in 1978. She was a Highlands graduate with a masters degree. Pauline was from a pioneering New Mexico family whose roots are traced to 1598 with the coming of the Spanish colonists to New Mexico. She was raised by three aunts, Braulia, Petra and Estefanita, next to the Flores compound in Las Vegas. She was preceded in her passing by her husbands, Edmundo Angel, and Manuel Sanchez Jr., and her son Dennis. Pauline is survived by her sons Albert Angel of Tuolumne , CA, Michael Angel of Las Vegas, NM, Armando Angel of Las Cruces, NM, and James Angel of Springer, NM. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Per her wishes she will be cremated and a celebration of a wonderful and full life will celebrated with a Rosary to be recited on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 7:00p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas, NM. With a Mass on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 9:30a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows followed by internment at Monte Calvario Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM. A Celebration of Life will be at the Spic and Span on Douglas Ave, at 12:00p.m. in Las Vegas, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Pauline's honor to a scholarship for teachers at Highland University which has been established. Mom, you are now free to join ours in Heaven, say hello to Aunt Estefanita for we will follow you shortly. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Wed October 15, 2014
TRUJILLO, GRACE G. Age 97, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 12, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Placitas, NM, where she was a member of the San Antonio Mission. Grace enjoyed drawing, painting, reading, and playing the piano. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Aurelia Gurule; husband, Flavio Trujillo; siblings, Catalina Gurule, Josefita Miera, Martin Gurule, and Clory Gurule. Grace is survived by her loving children, Reyna DeLara and husband Herman Chavez, Rita Benavidez and husband Paul, Flavio "Fito" Trujillo, Clyde Trujillo and wife Priscilla, Benny Trujillo, Margie Archuleta and husband Ray, Grace Torrez and husband Fred, Diane Melendez and husband Max, Dorothy Hearon and husband Don, Danny Trujillo and wife Georgia; 31 grandchildren; 95 great- grandchildren; 64 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great- grandchild. Also surviving are her sister, Lizzie Archibeque and husband Jacob; her brother, Pete Gurule and wife Virginia; other numerous relatives and friends; her pet parakeets, Lollie and Pop; and her cat, Billy. Grace will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, October 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. also at the Church. Interment will follow at the Placitas Community Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Gregory Kraft, Mark Benavidez, Anthony Archuleta, Dino Farfan, Izaiah Trujillo, and Raymond Melendez. Those who wish to view information or leave a condolence, may visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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