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ACOSTA, BETTY JANE (HOHNHOLZ) Betty, age 84, has departed from her home on earth on January 6, 2015. She boarded the heaven bound train at about 11:48pm to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his mom, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Joseph, foster father of Jesus. Very shortly after, she was reunited with her parents Fredrick Hohnholz and Margaret (Souza) Hohnholz, brothers Robert, Wallace and Gerard Hohnholz, and then, behold - there comes Maggie, her most beloved black Labbie dog, then Toby, then Dottie and the countless other dogs and pets ever in her care. She was born in Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii on January 11, 1930. She was raised there knowing and living the "Aloha Spirit of the Islands." That Aloha spirit followed her all of her life. She met, and after a brief engagement, married Alex Acosta while he was serving with the US Navy based at Pearl Harbor. As a young lady, in Honolulu, she volunteered often at various N.C.O. and enlisted men's clubs at Malahia and Fort DeRussy. She loved dancing, especially jitterbugging, swimming, reading, babysitting and her beloved Catholic faith. She loved her St. Anthony. As a child she attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and Parish on Puuhali Road in Honolulu. She lovingly recalled polishing the statues in the church and always spoke of Father Hubert and Sister Patrice with great admiration and love. After marriage, she moved to Albuquerque and had her four beautiful children. She loved being a wife, a homemaker and loved raising her kids. Betty was a youthful spirit and loved having our teen friends around. Before her lower back surgeries failed her and she could still walk safely, she loved to go out dancing with her daughter Judy and their many friends. She loved the Rock-n-Roll of the 70's, 80's and 90's, and boy could she rock! Rock on mom! She loved her family and often said (as a young girl) - whenever she married, she wanted two boys and two girls and that's exactly what God gave her. She said she loved her children before they were ever born. Betty passed away at home surrounded by her two daughters, Judy and Connie and her husband, Alex. Betty is finally free of the severe pain and suffering from failed lower back surgeries, the COPD that left her breathless and the vascular disease that added to her already pain wracked body. Betty leaves behind her husband Alex, two sons and two daughters, Ron, Don Acosta and his wife Kim, Judy Ann and Connie Kay Acosta; five granddaughters, Sarah, Jordan, Madeline, Avery and Aubrey; one grandson, Zachary; four great-grandchildren, Cali Rose, K. L., Mia and Ryder; sister-in-law Verlene Hohnholz of Sacramento, CA; brother and sister-in-law Reuben and Debi Rodrigues and children Sophie, John and David; brother and sister-in-law Lee and Flora DeBaca; sister-in-law Lillian Lo Pinto; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends still living in Hawaii, Germany and the mainland. A special thanks to our loving neighbor and friend Elaine Wynne for visiting with mom and being that calming presence in our lives. Thank you to Sister Ann Michael (from St. Bernadette's) for her Sunday visits to mom for Holy Communion and the message of the Mass. A closed casket visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm with a Rosary following at 6:00pm to 7:00pm and a second visitation from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, all at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Shrine of Saint Bernadette Catholic Church on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 9:00am, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE, ABQ, NM, 87112. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87102. Pallbearers will be Ron and Don Acosta, Reuben, John and David Rodrigues and Zachary Prince. Thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their necessary involvement. Please visit Betty's online guest register at: www.riversidefunerals.com Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505) 764-9663
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
BROWNE, REBECCA Rebecca Browne, 50 of Albuquerque, passed away on January 9, 2015 after a brief illness. She is survived by her mother Sandra and sister Anne and her beloved dogs Stanley and Bitsy. She was preceded in death by her father Graham Browne. Rebecca was whip-smart, exuberant, loyal, cool, funny and most of all kind. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of FRENCH-Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Animal Humane New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Rebecca at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
CLENDENIN, CHARLES "CHUCK" M. Age 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 10, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Michael B. Clendenin and wife, Isabel and Bruce Clendenin and wife, Krissy; and grandchildren, Carrie Clendenin and Neil Clendenin. Charles was preceded in death by his son, John C. Clendenin; first wife, Betty Lou; and second wife, Earla Margaret. Charles was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. After graduating from high school he enlisted and proudly served his country with the United States Army Air Corps from 1944-1946 as a tail gunner with the 8th AF, 401 Bomb Group. Following his time in the service he met and soon married Betty Lou Lewis. In 1952 they moved their family to Albuquerque, NM where they built a life and raised their children. Charles retired from Sandia National Labs in 1986 following 32 years of dedicated service. He found time to volunteer with many organizations including, the Boy Scouts and the Y Indian Guides. He will be remembered as a bit of a flirt with a lot of charm and for always being ready to help anyone in need. Services will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Chuck at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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CRUICKSHANK, MARK G. Age 56, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. 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: Tue January 13, 2015
D'ARCO, PAT C. In Loving Memory 9/30/20 - 1/13/12 Loved and sadly missed. Bette
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FRANGOS, BESSIE Age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015. Bessie was born in Peristasis, Thrace, Greece on January 1, 1919. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1947. Mrs. Frangos was preceded in death by her husband, James Frangos and son, Harris Frangos. She is survived by her brother, Ioannis Triantafyllidis and wife, Fotini of Lemnos, Greece; daughter, Helen Dountas and husband, Bill; son, William and wife, Adele; daughters, Florence Gabel, Armida Stevens, Athena Pasley and husband, Pete and son, Nick Frangos and wife, Mary Lou; grandchildren, Christa Frangos, James Dountas, Andrea Dountas Konidas, Demetra Frangos, Adam Frangos and Vanessa Frangos Simmons; great- grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicolia Dountas, Quinn and Eleni Frangos. She is also survived by many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. As a Greek immigrant, Bessie was a trail blazer for others coming to America welcoming them into her home and helping them adapt to their new culture and environment. Many knew her as a business owner, having bar and restaurant establishments up and down Central Avenue. As a steward to her faith, she generously gave of her time volunteering and serving the Daughters of Penelope, Parish Council and Philoptochos. Bessie was an advocate of learning and pushed herself, children, and grandchildren to pursue their educational goals. A Trisagion service will be offered on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Memorial Fund. Please visit our online guestbook for Bessie at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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HART, DENNIS D. In Loving Memory of Dennis D. Hart December 23, 1957 - January 13, 2006 There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you and wish you were here with us. We love you and miss you so much. Love, Lori, Chris, Michael, and Jennifer
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
JACOBUS, MARIE Marie Jacobus, a former long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. She was born in Springfield, MA and moved to New Jersey as a young girl. It was in New Jersey that she met her husband Floyd, whom she married in 1955. In 1958 they moved to the southwest, settling first in Arizona and then moving to Albuquerque in 1964. During her 40 years in Albuquerque, she worked as a bookkeeper for several local business. After her retirement, she became active in the Assistance League, serving as both the treasurer and president. In 2002, they returned to southern Arizona to be closer to family. After Floyd passed away in 2004, she moved to Tucson. She is survived by daughter Suzanne (Ross) Freund and her granddaughters Rachel and Rebecca Freund and new nephew Chuck (Mary) Gall of Newark, CA. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to the Assistance League of Albuquerque or Christ Presbyterian Church of Tucson, AZ.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
KEHL, MARY CLAIRE SISTER Sister Mary Claire Kehl March 7, 1936 - January 10, 2015 Felician, Sister Mary Claire Kehl passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho, NM. The daughter of Edward Joseph and Helen Mae Echols Kehl, Anna Marie was born and baptized in San Gabriel, CA, Shortly after, her parents moved to Chino where she grew up on the family farm. Following her grade school education in 1950, Anna entered Pomona Catholic High School from where she graduated in 1954. On September 8, 1954 she entered the Felician Sister's novitiate in Ponca City, OK. Here she was named Sister Mary Claire in honor of St. Clare of Assisi, who was one of her models throughout her life. In 1957, Sister Claire began her 57 years of varied ministries with her first assignment as a teacher of Grade 4 in Birmingham, AL. From then until 1986, she was assigned and reassigned fourteen times to schools in Midwest City, OK, Pomona and Anaheim, CA, Tecumseh, NE, and San Antonio, TX, at different grade levels, including high school. She served as principal in Tecumseh. At Pomona Catholic High School she served as the school's newspaper advisor and directed several other extra-curricular activities. In addition to the annual teaching assignments, Sister Claire split her summers teaching Religious Education in various assigned places and worked toward her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. In 1969 she graduated magna cum laude. In the summer of 1979 Sister began studies at Seattle University towards her Masters in Religious Studies which she completed in 1981. It was not until 1986 when Sister was transferred from teaching to part-time Clinical Pastoral Care and also served as K-8 Counselor at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Claremont. From 1989-2004 Sister held the role of Director of Religious Education for Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Claremont, CA. From 2001-2004 Sister ministered as the Spiritual Assistant to the Secular Franciscans in the Claremont area in addition to her DRE functions. Sister Clare was called upon to be the Novice Director for Our Lady of the Assumption Province in Rio Rancho, NM in 2004. In addition to this role, she also ministered at St Felix Pantry as the Referral Office Coordinator. In 2005 and 2006 she also served on the inter-provincial Initial Task Formation Force. From 2006-2008, Sister Claire was Assistant Director of Novices for the North American Felician Novitiate in Enfield, CT. Returning to Rio Rancho at the end of 2008, she transferred her skills and energies to St. Felix Pantry where she ministered in various capacities until her health dictated otherwise in mid-2014. Sister was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, John and Joe Kehl. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Kehl-Hayes, her nephew, Edward Kehl and her niece, Monica Power. Sister Claire will be remembered as one who always sought the will of God and to all and in all circumstances brought dignity and reverence for all life. She was a gifted writer and her prose, poetry, prayers and litanies captured the essence of her soul. She was a listener at heart and her wisdom gleaned through the years was the source of advice for many. She was a woman of deep and constant prayer. She was a peacemaker who in 2004 received the Felician Peacemaker award at the 39th Annual Franciscan Federation Conference "for untiring dedication, for reverencing the resources of her community and for promoting peace and harmony." Her love for the poor and needy kept her poor and mindful of those who had so little in this life. (Memorial donations may be made to: St. Felix Pantry, 4020 Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87124) Rosary and Wake Services will be held at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent Chapel, at 4210 Meadowlark Lane SE in Rio Rancho on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the same location on Wednesday, January 14 at 9:30 AM, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque, NM. To view service information or to leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
KLAUBE, GLORIA (GRIEGO) Gloria Klaube, 77, passed away Jan. 9, 2015 in Louisville, CO. She was born in Albuquerque, NM Oct. 15, 1937 and married Gernot "Mike" Klaube on Oct. 26, 1963. She is survived by her husband Mike; two beloved daughters Anna and Brigitte Klaube; and her cherished granddaughter and two grandsons; two brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at Horan & McConaty, 7577 W. 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003. Full obituary available at HoranCares.com
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MAESTAS, JOSE GASPAR born June 13, 1935 and passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Felisha; six children, Victoria, Lewis, Alice (Paul), Joseph (Grace), Kathy and Bernadette (Joey); twelve grandchildren, Leyla (James), Crystal, Jessica, Darlene, Stephanie, Cristina, Amanda, Samantha, Valerie, Alex, Thomas and Michael; twelve great-grandchildren, Joseph, Manuel, James, Destiny, Anthony, Dominic, Joshua, Elaijah, Ally, Robert, Charles and Olivia; two great-great-grandchildren, Satiana and Jeremiah; siblings, Tony, Dick, Mary, Nettie, Olivia, Rayes, Maggie and Mando; as well as many, many nephews and nieces. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Viewing will begin at 8:00 AM. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 PM with U.S. Army Honors. Pallbearers will be Michael, Joseph, Manuel, James, Dominic, Joshua, David and Thomas. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MARTINEZ, VIRGINIA Age 87, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Virginia was a member of Legacy Church. Virginia is survived by her 12 children, Jeanette Rangel, Linda Astarita, Christine Avalos, Priscilla Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Isabel Robles, Loretta Ramirez, Mary Gomez, Naomi Kish, Flora Nicasio, Eleanor Gonzales and Petrina Alvardo; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 2:00 pm, at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MCLAIN, LOREN G. MSGT Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain; his wife of 37 years, Betty McLain; sister, Fern Campbell; brothers, Sidney, Roger, Kenneth, Donald, and Lloyd and his four-legged companion, Blizzard. Loren is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Lorie and husband Leon; grandsons, Jesse and Kurt; son, Craig and wife Joanna; daughter, Pam; sister, Colleen and husband Peter; sister's-in-law, Lois, Fumiko, Ada, Karen, Alice, Gail, Freda, Thelma, Nona, Carol; brother's-in-law, John, Ralph, Terry, Joe, Ken, Bill, Steve, Charles, Robert, Ray, Miki; father-in-law, Ralph; grandsons, granddaughters; many special nieces and nephews; Ken Miller, who was his "adopted" son and wife Lee Miller. Loren was born in Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served for 24 years and was awarded a Commendation Medal. He loved camping, gardening and creating with his own hands. He loved his 'adopted' companion, Britches, watching his hummingbirds and feeding his turtles and birds. He has left a huge void in many lives and will be missed and loved by all who knew him. 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
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MONETTE, KENNETH MARK Kenneth Mark Monette, 76, died Thursday morning, January 1, 2015 in the ICU of Lovelace Hospital downtown. He was born February 7, 1938 in Bennington, Oklahoma in the Oklahoma Choctaw Nation. His formative years through the 8th grade were in Muskogee, OK. where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. His high school years were spent at St. Paul's High School in Marty, South Dakota on the Yankton Sioux Reservation. There he excelled in in both academics (esp. geometry and algebra) and sports. He was frequently on the Honor Roll. He graduated in 1956 and was awarded an Xavier University Scholarship. In 1955 he was named Most Valuable Player at the Yankton Quarter-Back Club Banquet. While away at school during his junior year in 1955, the family moved to Albuquerque, becoming one of the original 800 families of Princess Jeanne Park. He began his Army career August 17, 1956. He retired as Sgt. 1st Class on November 30, 1979 at Fort Bliss, Texas. His Army adventures included being a paratrooper and a Military Police Officer. He completed 2 tours in Korea and 3 in Vietnam and received numerous accolades including medals for his service. After retiring from the military he spent the rest of his life as a security guard. While stationed in Germany he met and married his wife, Irmela "Amy" Sydor. Preceding Ken in death were four children: Ralph, Sandra, Anthony, and Sharon; parents, Walter and Emma Monette, and brothers, Michael and David...The latter four are buried at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Surviving Ken are his wife of 55 years, "Amy"; his daughter, Audrey Bailey and husband Vernon; five sisters Patricia "Patty" Riordan and husband Mike, Martha "Marty" Monette, Anne "Bebe" Monette, Carol Monette; and two brothers, John and Neil. He is also survived by four grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MONTOYA, DALE DENNIS 1982-2015 Dale Dennis Montoya, age 32, a resident of Los Lunas, NM was called to heaven on Friday, January 9, 2015. Dale also known as "Beaver" was very well known throughout the community. Everywhere he went someone would stop and say hello! Dale had a heart of gold and would give his shirt off his back if someone needed it. He will be greatly missed by so many. You are forever in our hearts! He was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Adrian Montoya. Dale leaves behind his loving fiancee, Leslie Fay; two sons, Eli and Jasper Montoya; two step-daughters, Victoria and Briza Rios; mother and step-father, Trudy and Jeff Greenup; father, Gilbert Montoya; paternal grandmother, Viola Avent; maternal grandparents, Pat and Tom Meier; and his older brother, Thomas Montoya. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. All services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Tuesday, January 13th beginning with a Viewing at 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Sign Dale's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
PEARSON, KAYE Madelaine "Kaye" Pearson, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 8, 2015. Kaye is survived by her daughter Paige Stubbs of Albuquerque, NM; her grandson Michael (Christina) Stubbs of Savannah, Georgia; her granddaughter Amanda Kaye Stubbs of Augusta, Georgia; 3 sisters: Diane Peabody of Statesboro, Georgia, Carol Gardner of Tifton, Georgia, and Judy (Kenny) Morris of Augusta, Georgia; two nephews and a niece: Jeff Peabody of Atlanta, Georgia, Pearson Gardner of Statesboro, Georgia, and Laura Peabody of Atlanta, Georgia; and childhood friend, Jan Dunlap of Albany, Georgia. Kaye was preceded in death by her father, Mark Edgar Koopmann, her mother Esther Pearson Koopmann and her infant daughter April Allison Proctor. Kaye's favorite times with family and friends were at the beach, in the mountains or serving as a tour guide around the sites of New Mexico. Her friends will remember her for her humor, intelligence, and willingness to share her opinions and thoughts. She was a source of strength to her family and friends as well as having a tender and loving heart for all animals especially her fur babies Katie and Cassie. Kaye developed her love of music into a professional singing career. After touring as a duo she settled in Albuquerque where she spent more than 30 years as a jazz singer accompanied by some of the finest musicians in the area. Kaye also worked at AlliedSignal/Honeywell. She was a founding member of the Department of Energy's Security Awareness Steering Committee and contributed to the development of DOE Orders and national training in this area. A gathering and potluck to celebrate Kaye's life will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 Friday, January 16 at the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living (4374 Alexander Blvd., NE). A family service and interment will be held at Mount Enon, Georgia at a later date. The family is asking in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Heart Association or your local humane society.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
RICH, FREDA L. Freda L. Rich Born January 13, 1935 - Deceased July 5, 2012 A letter to the dead doesn't do me any good. When before me is the empty space where at one time you stood. Some days I stand beside your grave To know that you don't sleep. I feel the truth that you're not there And I can only weep. I will always be your daughter... Me
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
ROMERO, DELUBINO JR. Delubino, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 9th in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by wife, Ramona D. Romero; his two daughters, Frances Padilla, husband Isaac Padilla, and Flora Romero; two grandsons Diego Padilla and Angelo Padilla; sister, Jenny Rael, husband Willie; two brothers, Claudio Romero and Efren Romero, wife Theresa; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. A Rosary will recited at Gabaldon Mortuary (1000 Old Coors Dr. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121) on Friday, January 16th at 6 pm with visitation beginning at 5:30 pm. Mass will be celebrated at the Seboyeta Community Center on Saturday January 17th at 11 am (due to construction of Our Lady of Sorrows parish) in Seboyeta, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gentiva Hospice Foundation at www.gentivahospicefoundation.org or by calling 1-855-951-6150 or by mail at 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30339.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
ROYBAL, ENRICO ADRIAN Enrico Adrian Roybal, 37, of Nambe, NM passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Benito Roybal and Hilario Maez. He is survived by his daughter, Marley Roybal; parents, Marcella Maez- Roybal and Delfino Roybal (Gladys); sister, Jessica Lovato; step-brother, Jason Gil; grandmothers, Laura Maez and Nora Roybal; close nephew, Luke Lovato; several uncles, aunts, and cousins. A service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Rosario Chapel.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
SHENUSKI, JESSIE DEVINE Age 94, passed away January 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Tony Shenuski and wife, Edrie, Jolene Ratliff and husband, Frank and Doris Shenuski Zetocha; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many other family and friends including her very special neighbor and "sister" Addie Purchase. Jessie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom; her parents and her five siblings. Born in Albuquerque into one of the founding families, Jessie was a devout Catholic and along with her family were long time members of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy and was very proud of her Old Town roots. Jessie was a devoted wife and mother. After her children were grown, she worked at the Covered Wagon in Old Town. She loved to shop and in recent years became a competitive bingo player. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, January 15, 2015, 9:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 North Plaza NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Camila Tapia and the staff at Casa De Rosa Assisted Living for their loving care in her last years. Jessie came to love the staff as family and Casa De Rosa as her home. Mrs. Shenuski loved flowers. If you would prefer, memorial contributions may be made to cancer research, as she was a survivor of ovarian cancer. Please visit our online guestbook for Jessie at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333
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SMEDLY, MARGARET LITTRELL Margaret Littrell Smedly went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2015. She passed away at home after battling Alzheimer's Disease for many years. Margaret Lou Littrell Smedly, was born on March 20, 1932 on a cattle ranch east of Maxwell, New Mexico. Margie spent much of her childhood years on that ranch, where she honed her skills as a horsewoman, a love that she would pass on to her children and grandchildren. She graduated from Maxwell High School and attended New Mexico State University for a semester. Margie met John Smedly when she was just 20 years old, while working for the telephone company in Raton. She and John courted for a short while before being married March 29, 1952. They brought forth a daughter, Dixie, in 1953. Margie continued to work at the telephone company, while raising a new baby and tending to John, while he worked on the railroad. John Jr. was born in Raton, NM in 1957. They moved to Maxwell in 1955, to Gallup in 1957, and then to Taos in 1959, where they resided for the rest of Margie's life. Margie worked beside John Sr, in The Carson House Shop, an Indian arts business, which they sold in 1981. Margie wanted to get back into the cattle business and so they had a small herd of cows, some horses, including a family favorite "Lota." Margie raised, loved and cared for Lota for 33 years. Margie was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Raton in 1953, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Taos since 1959. She loved the Lord with all of her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Myrtle Littrell, brother William (Bill) Littrell, and grandson, Brent Robert Floyd. She is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, John Smedly; daughter Dixie Floyd and husband Otis; son John Jr. and wife Ursula; sister Ruby Maxine Trainham and husband Destry; brother Forrest Littrell and wife Hazel; sister Martha Carol Thomas and husband George; grandchildren Brandon Floyd and wife Alexis, Brian Floyd and wife Natalie, Brittany Adkins and husband Tracy. Margie has six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews. Margie's family wishes to thank Pastor Nathan Britton and wife Katrina; the nurses and aids with the Taos Hospice Group; Dr. Ellen Warren, M.D.; Her Church Family at First Baptist Church of Taos and the Church Family of Dixie and Otis Floyd at Calvary Baptist Church of Raton. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1 PM at the First Baptist Church of Taos. Graveside service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11 am at the Fairmont Cemetery in Raton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
TORRES, ANNELLE Annelle Torres age 51, born June 21, 1963 passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father Ezekiel Mares, her sister Celeste and her sister in-law Barbara. She is survived by her partner Dennis; daughters, Natasha her husband Derek, Kristine her partner Mike, Susan her wife Angelica; her grandchildren Jovan, Ethan, Stevie, and Shayne; mother Mercedes; sisters Lori, Claudette, Michelle and their families. There will be a Celebration of Life in Annelle's honor on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the F.O. Eagles on Early Street in Santa Fe from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Please join us.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
WILLIAMS, THOMAS, DR. Thomas "Tom" McKee Williams, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico and former executive vice dean at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, died January 7, 2015. As a teenager, Dr. Williams developed his own house painting business and played center for the state championship second place football team in 1974. He famously "muffed" two snaps to his punter during a homecoming game that the Eagles with luck still won 14-6. Dr. Williams graduated from Hobbs High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Haverford College. He received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico. He completed his residency training in anatomic pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Williams was happy to get a first "real" job as Assistant Professor at age 32 at the University of Pennsylvania. He returned to the UNM School of Medicine as a faculty member in 1991. Except for a brief interlude as Chief Scientific Officer for biotechnology start-up Exagen Diagnostics, Dr. Williams spent the remainder of his career at UNM. He served as Chairman of the UNM School of Medicine Department of Pathology from 2008 to 2012. The department is among the top 10 in the United States with respect to grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. Prior to assuming his role as chair, he served as the department's executive vice chair from 2003 to 2006 and as vice chair of undergraduate medical education from 1998 to 2005. Toward the end of his career, Dr. Williams served as Executive Vice Dean and President of the Medical Practice of the School of Medicine from 2012 to 2014. Dr. Williams was an expert in immunogenetics and molecular pathology. His clinical laboratory supported kidney and bone marrow transplantation and general molecular diagnostics. His research laboratory was a leader in defining the rich complexity of the human and macaque MHC genes that control responses to transplanted organs. He published more than 100 research papers during his career, including highly cited papers in Transplantation and Molecular Genetics. One of Dr. Williams' career highlights was teaching a very large number of medical students, graduate students, residents, clinical fellows, practicing physicians and medical technologists. He taught them about medical genetics, immunogenetics and molecular pathology. He was proud of the junior faculty members he recruited to the Department of Pathology. Tom immensely enjoyed traveling. He visited five continents, every state (twice) and each of New Mexico's 33 counties! He enjoyed bicycling and made it a point to ride in every state: for example, he and wife Maggie biked 20 miles in Kansas and just a few feet in Colorado and Oklahoma at the junction of the three states. In Albuquerque, he logged more than 10,000 miles on his bike. Dr. Williams also enjoyed many visits to the island of Nantucket and to the cities of San Francisco and New York, where he often saw his nine nieces and nephew. Tom was the President of the Order of McKee, a Williams family tradition whose members include his nephew, Zeke McKee Williams, and grandnephews Hardin McKee Capps, Quentin McKee Lombard, and Henry McKee Bean. Williams' great grandfather, William McKee Riggs, could be considered the founder of the group. Zeke will be the new President of the Order. Tom was an expert carpenter whose widely-varied interests included modern art, reading, gardening, mathematics, and political discourse. He believed that life revolved around making a contribution via one's work, having relationships based on integrity, and having as many high quality and diverse experiences as possible. He leaves his wife Maggie; their sons Andrew, Alex and Henry; mother Jacquelyn Williams; siblings, William, Donna, Susie and Molly and several beloved extended family members. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow. The service will be held in the auditorium of the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education, 1001 Stanford NE, in Albuquerque.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
WINGFIELD, JAMES James D. Wingfield, 73 of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Alexander and Marie (Smith) Wingfield. He was raised in Hamilton and attended Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a long time hotel general manager in the Caribbean before settling in South Florida. After he retired in Florida he went to Portland, OR and later settled in Albuquerque. He is survived by his children Sean and wife Esther of Albuquerque, Siobhan Wingfield and husband Cy Pizam of Orlando, FL and Samantha Lyons and husband Brad, also of Orlando; five grandchildren; and his brother Don and sister Mary. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit our online guestbook for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
