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ABRAMS, HELAYNE Helayne Joan (Kremen) Abrams 77, died in Seattle, WA, Monday, December 15th, 2014 with her daughters at her side. Helayne leaves behind her daughters Lisa Abrams (Susan Apkon) and Lenore DeSpain; grandsons Nathan DeSpain (Lesley Stewart), Jayson Miller (Lisa Orona), Donald Miller, and Nicholas Miller. She was preceded in death by her daughter Leda Miller. Helayne will be greatly missed by her family and the countless friends that she had in her over 50 years living in Albuquerque. Donations in Helayne's memory can be made to the Albuquerque Preschool Co-op Scholarship Fund or Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, two organizations close to her heart. A celebration of Helayne's life will be held in Albuquerque, NM in January 2015.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
AVILA, DANIEL A. "DANNY" age 48, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on April 6, 1966. He is survived by partner of 18 years, Robert Apfel; parents, Nellie Ulibarri and Isidoro Avila; siblings, Chris Tena, Angela Jimenez, Michael Avila, Robert Avila and Dolores Perea; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Daniel was a beloved and dedicated partner, brother, son and friend. He was a person who would give of himself to his loved ones. Daniel was a believer in Christ and was strong in his faith. Danny was also the "life of the party," and you could always count on a good time when he was present. Danny enjoyed watching his Dallas Cowboys, Lobos and going camping. He was a most generous and gracious host. Most of all, he enjoyed his family and spending time with his many dear cousins. Danny will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those who knew him. A celebration of Daniel's life will be in the weeks to come.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
CHAVEZ, RALPH LEE Our beloved brother passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Alicia; sons Mathew and Albert; sister and brother-in-law Sal and Sara Ramirez, William and Anna Chavez, Dennis and Vickie Korovelev; granddaughter Aubrey Chavez; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Chavez; brother Richard and Tillie Chavez and niece Angelica. Services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 9:00 a.m.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
COLETTA, ROBIN ANNE Age 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died December 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Tom Coletta of Albuquerque; children, Daniel Coletta and wife, Kwang Jong Park, Jessica Coletta and Joshua Coletta; grandchildren, JuEun Coletta and JuHa Coletta; brother, Donald Bishop of Syracuse, NY; sister, Tammie DeSeyn of Syracuse, NM and brother, Thomas Bishop of Great Neck, NY; her "Thai daughter" Joy Taylor of Santa Clara, CA; nieces, nephews and friends. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sally Bishop. She was a longtime member of Manzano Baptist Church of Albuquerque, NM and dearly loved her church family. Robin was a bold witness of Jesus Christ and was fully assured of her heavenly home. She lived a life of service to God and others. She told her family she loved them "more than life itself!" Friends may visit Sunday, December 21, 2014, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral services will be Monday, December 22, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Manzano Baptist Church, 12411 Linn Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manzano Baptist Church "Mission Fund", 12411 Linn Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Please visit our online guestbook for Robin at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
CORAZZI, HAROLD (HAL Passed away on December 14, 2014 after a long struggle from several strokes. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara; four step-children Denise, Bill, Wendy and Paul; six grandchildren; sister Mary Rose Vincioni; brother Joe Corazzi (Betty); six nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and many friends whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Primo and Carrie Corazzi. Hal worked for the FAA as an air traffic controller, 1967 to 2000. He was a private pilot, scuba diver, avid bowler and loved the game of golf. His goal was to recover and get back out on the course. Riverside Funeral Home handled the cremation. Services will be held at Price of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave N.E. (off Tramway) at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 22, 2014. Reception to follow after services. A private interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to hospice or your favorite charity.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
ESTRADA, MICHAEL O. September 2, 1948- December 15, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Vietnam War Hero, beloved husband, father, grandpa/great-grandpa. On December 15th he fought his last battle and went to fly with the Angels. Preceded in death by parents Frank & Josephine Estrada, two brothers and two sisters. Survived by wife Miquela Estrada; three children Debbie Gallegos (Tony), Barbra Garcia (Melissa) and Orlando Estrada (Kaycee); two step-children Francesca Weinrieck (Ian) and Joseph Chavez (Tanya); 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; three sisters; five brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. A life celebration will be held on 12/20/2014 at 11:00am at Daniels Family Funeral Services on 4th and Alameda. Reception to follow.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
JEUNG, ALICE TANG Mrs. Alice Tang Jeung, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014 in San Francisco, California, after a short illness. Mrs. Jeung was born in Guangdong Province in Whit Ping on August 5, 1922. She married Master Sergeant James Bokdow Jeung, U.S. Army, in 1946 in Shanghai. They came to the United States in 1946 to live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her father, Edward Gaw Tang, owned Fremont's Fine Foods, a specialty grocery store. James (Jimmy) Jeung joined the store as an associate and Alice began to raise her five children. The Jeungs were a pioneer family of the immigration of Asians to Albuquerque and were active members of the local chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance. In 1960 the Jeungs bought and operated the Chinese Garden Restaurant. The restaurant served many customers in the Nob Hill district until the Jeungs retired in 1976 and moved to San Francisco. In retirement, Mrs. Jeung participated in family associations and enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Jeung was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy and is survived by her children, Alicia Miller of Brentwood, CA; Angela Martin of Davidsonville, MD; Betty Jeung of Bowie, MD, Edmond Jeung of Albuquerque, NM; Edwin Jeung of Louisville, CO; and five grandchildren, Jadin and Amber Miller, Christopher and Andrew Martin and Randall Jeung. Memorial services will be held at the Green Street Mortuary, 649 Green Street, San Francisco, CA, Sunday December 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
LAHR, ANTHONY "TONY" Anthony "Tony" Lahr age 49, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Lemoore, CA on October 20, 1965. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Lahr. Anthony is survived father Captain John Jude Lahr and mother Janice C. Lahr of Albuquerque, NM; sister Christina Gordon and husband David of Roanoke, VA; brothers John Jude Lahr II (Jay) and wife Sandra of El Paso, TX and Nicholas Jude Lahr and wife Laura of Albuquerque, NM; much loved companion Valerie Parish; several nieces and nephews. Anthony was a very active golfer, hunter, fisherman and fun loving guy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services will be held in mid January of 2015. Affordable Cremation & Burial 621 Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-262-1456
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
LOCKHART, ELIZABETH A. (BETTY) Betty Lockhart died on Thursday, December 4th from complications from advanced Alzheimer's disease. She was well over twenty-one. Betty received a Masters' Degree in Medical Bacteriology from UNM and went on to work in the research department at the Veteran's Hospital where she was published in the AMA Journal repeatedly in the 1960s. After the VA discontinued its burn unit research, she worked for numerous doctors' offices before opening a Merle Norman store in the 1970s. She returned to the medical field for the remainder of the twentieth century, moving into accounting at the end of her working years with husband of 53 years, Richard Lockhart until his death in 2006. Betty was never at rest; she worked full time, volunteered for the United Way, assisted friends and colleagues, was active in the Rio Rancho Rotary, and raised her daughter and numerous dogs and cats with aplomb. Her husband Dick's death in '06 left her devastated and she never recovered from it, slipping into dementia and Alzheimer's disease in 2008. There are not appropriate superlative words to use to describe the difference she made in the lives of those who loved her. Betty is survived by her daughter Michele Lockhart-Henry and her husband Ed Henry; many valued friends who were family to her; and her three chihuahuas. A memorial is planned for late April for both Betty and Dick near the date of their wedding anniversary.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
LUCERO, FLORA ROMERO It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Flora Romero Lucero, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Flora Romero Lucero, 103, died on Wednesday December 17, 2014 at Casa De Rosa with her family at her side. She was born June 6, 1911 in Torreon, New Mexico. Flora was the granddaughter of Eugenio Romero and Daughter of Reymundo Romero and Petronilla Varela Romero. Flora worked as a school teacher, and then as a pharmacy assistant at her brother Gregory Romero's Pharmacy. Flora was married to Ignacio Lucero. They lived in Las Vegas, NM until moving to Albuquerque in 1975. She had a great passion for gardening and grew the most beautiful roses. She was a woman with deep faith in God. She loved adventure and was well traveled. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Ignacio; two of her sons, Gilbert and Ignacio Jr.; her sisters, Chonita, Pauline, and Lena; her brothers, Gregory and Raymundo Jr.; and her granddaughter, Joyce Medina. She is survived by her two daughters, Sylvia Hurley of Charlotte, NC and her husband Jack Hurley and Celeste Tapia of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Friday, December 19, 2014, 4:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 3:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow. The family wishes to thank the many caregivers at Casa De Rosa, their kindness will always be remembered. They would also like to thank Heartland Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa De Rosa Assisted Living, 10127 Guadalupe Tr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Flora at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
LUCERO, JOSEFITA Dec. 19, 1920 - June 12, 2013 Happy Birthday Mother, we miss you and love you so very, very much. Continue your blessed journey. 'Til we meet again. Your loving son and daughter, Leo and Esther Saenz
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
MARTINEZ, ARMANDO In Loving Memory for Armando Martinez May 13, 1913-December 27, 2013 "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." So it is for the family of Armando Martinez from Penasco, New Mexico. It has been a year since you left us dad, and you left us in a lonely and empty house. Your loss has saddened our hearts and created a great sorrow in our lives, but we know you are in a better place. We hope you are in the hands of the Lord in heaven, and in the arms of your wife, Bertha, son Robert and mother Carolina. Armando became an orphan at the age of five and his greatest wish was to meet his mother, Carolina. His wish was granted on December 27, 2013, when surrounded by his family, he gently closed his eyes and said goodbye. We miss you and mom dearly and thank you both for the love, support and guidance you provided for us in our lives. We will meet again. Love you always, your children, Ramona, Evangeline, Connie Victor and wife Barbara; Rose and husband Chris and Colonel Lydia.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
POTTS, JERRY MATHEW Jerry Mathew Potts, age 22, passed away December 16, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico February 9, 1992. He was very involved with the Barbershop community and loved to sing. Jerry Mathew was everything. He was a big brother, a confidant, and most importantly he was friend to all. He had a smile that could light up a room and a hug that could make even the worst days seem better. When he sang, his eyes had this twinkle that could make your heart skip a beat. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Joe L. Arrellin and step grandfather George Thompson. Jerry is survived by his mama Veronica Potts; his dad Jerry Potts; his brother Zachary; his step-mom Stephenie; step-brothers Andrew and Rome; his step-sister Vanessa; his grandmothers Maria Arrellin and Judy Thompson; his grandfather Jerry Potts; several aunts and uncles, countless cousins, and a huge number of friends. The Rosary and viewing will be on Sunday, December 21 at 6:00pm at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church with a private family viewing from 5:00pm-6:00pm. The funeral services will be on Monday, December 22 at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please join the family after for a reception at the Parish Hall of St. Bernadette. Arrangements are being handled by Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. 505-764-9663.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
ROMO, RICHARD R. Age 62, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on December 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. He attended the University of New Mexico earning a B.A. in Political Science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 1986. He was a member of the New Mexico State Bar Association. Years later Richard opened Romo Law Firm in downtown Albuquerque. His unbridled entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch a successful e-commerce lingerie business, in early 2000 with wife Lisa. His energy, sense of humor and undying (and sometimes frustrating) love for the Dallas Cowboys will be forever missed- not to mention the biscochitos he made with his children each Christmas. Richard is preceded in death by his father Napoleon E. Romo and sister-in-law, Charlene Romo. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa; daughter, Lauren Elyse; and his son, Richard J.; and his beloved cat, Jinx. He is also survived by his mother, Alice Romo; brother, Simon and wife, Nora; brother, Vince and wife, Cheryl; father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Marlene Gonzales; sister-in-law, Gina Ikeda; brother-in-law, Lawrence and partner Irene; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 22nd at 10:00 am at St Jude Thaddeus Church: 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque NM 87114. We wish to thank the UNMH Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit for their excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to UNMH NeuroSciences Department.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
ROWE, WALTER HERSH Walter Hersh Rowe, 93, died December 14, 2014. He was born in Mifflin, PA, on November 18, 1921. A graduate of Millerstown High School, he excelled in sports, earning the nickname "Varsity." From 1942 until 1945, he served in the U.S. Navy, and on February 16, 1945, he married L. Jean Brannan. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a locomotive fireman and later as an engineer, but a trip west awakened Walter's love for New Mexico. In 1953, the Atomic Energy Commission hired him as a security guard and he moved his family to Los Alamos. He spent nights patrolling remote canyons and days fishing and exploring the Jemez Mountains. In 1955, he transferred to Albuquerque as a security specialist and courier for AEC (later the Department of Energy), until his retirement in 1983. He then worked part-time for several defense contractors and for the International Arabian Horse Show. Walter's fascination with Biblical archaeology drew him several times to Israel, where he took part in archeological digs. He and Jean traveled to many destinations in the U.S., Canada, Egypt, Australia and the British Isles, and enjoyed their annual visits to friends in Alaska for salmon fishing. Walter volunteered for the International Arabian Horse Show in Albuquerque and in Louisville, KY, and at the International Balloon Fiesta. An enormous fan of horseracing, and a racehorse owner himself, Walter delighted in visiting the track. He loved animals and was devoted to his Lab, "Moe." Walter was preceded in death by his wife, L. Jean Rowe, in 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Foote and husband, Bill, of Albuquerque, Linda Hardy and husband, Bill, of El Valle Escondido, NM, and Sandra Rowe of Springfield, MO. His four grandchildren include Jeremy Foote and wife, Lisa Benski, of Durango, CO, Jennifer Foote and husband, Steve Curtice, of Albuquerque, Tiffany Reynolds and husband, James, of Springfield, MO and Kelsey Profitt, of Springfield. Walter is also survived by six great-grandchildren and his sister, Helen Harper, of Carlisle, PA. The family extends its gratitude to Deborah Waldman and the staff of Whitney House, Felicia Chavez, Monica Dominguez, Tyonna Lueras, Demi Lueras, and Annette Miller, as well as to caregivers from Home Care. A Memorial Service celebrating Walter's life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 9100 Menaul Blvd. NE, where Walter has been a member since 1955. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or to Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Walter at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
SALAS, CIRILIA D. Age 86, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt was embraced by the Lord, Friday, December 12, 2014. Final Viewing will be today, Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. 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
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
WARD, JACK Jackie Ward, 81, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place in Heaven on Monday, December 15, 2014. He entered this world on August 23, 1933 in Memphis, TX, born to Henry and Martha Ward. Jack served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956. He graduated from Adams State College with a Master's Degree in Education and he served as a teacher, principal and superintendent in the Bloomfield School District for 32 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ward of Rio Rancho; his son, Marty Ward of Houston, TX; his daughter, Terry Ferrari of Bloomfield, NM; and daughter, Kristine Willingham of Tijeras, NM. Jack was also blessed with four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Please visit our online guestbook for Jackie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
