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Sanchez -- Mr. Tom A. Sanchez, age 58, died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Maynes; sons, Thomas A. and wife, Loretta R. Sanchez, Timothy A. and wife, Lori A.; daughter, Debra D. Larribas and husband, Edward Larribas, Jr.; sisters, Katie Chavez, Helen Lovato and husband, Faustino, Marcella Quintana and husband, Joe and Isabel Sanchez; and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sanchez will be held on Monday, March 30, 1998 at St. Anne's Catholic Church where Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dave Dominguez, Johny Pacheco, Pat Apodaca, Steve Apodaca, Gino Waldorf and Larry Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Chavez, Jim Clifton, Tony Archuleta, Ernie Gallegos, Lee Romo, and Adolph Maynes. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd ST. SW. 
Published on: Mon March 30, 1998
Schiff -- Congressman Steve Schiff, 51, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Jaimi and Daniel; mother, Helen Bjerke of Oceanside, CA; brothers, Maurice Schiff and wife, Sharon of West Hills, CA, and Gordon Schiff of Chicago, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Congressman Schiff received his B.A. in Political Science at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1968, and his J.D. at the University of New Mexico Law School in 1972. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1989. He served as District Attorney of Bernalillo County from 1981-1988; was Assistant Albuquerque City Attorney and Counsel for Albuquerque Police and Fire Departments 1979-1981; was a trial attorney in private practice; and previously was Assistant District Attorney of Bernalillo County 1972-1977. Congressman Schiff served in the NM Air National Guard over 20 years, and retired in 1997 as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Civitan International, the Fraternal Order of Police, was a former President of the Albuquerque Lodge of B'nai B'rith, and was a member of Congregation Albert for over 25 years. Services will be held Monday, March 30, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, with Rabbi Joseph R. Black officiating. Interment will follow at Congregation Albert Cemetery, Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE, Albuquerque, NM. The family will receive guests Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New Mexico Division, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, 87110 (please designate for research); or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Mon March 30, 1998
Snell -- Roy L."Pete" Snell, 70, an Albuquerque resident since 1951, died Thursday, March 26, 1998. Mr. Snell is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Snell of the family home; sons, Lee Roy Snell and wife, Joanne of Chesapeake, VA, Walter Earl Snell and wife, Wen of Los Angeles, CA, and William Lacy Snell and wife, Laurie of Albuquerque; daughters, Patricia Robertson and husband, Marty of Tijeras, NM, and Barbara Vaughn and husband, Jim of Prewitt, NM; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Bobbie Horne of Concord, CA, and Velma Milton and husband, Tom of Marshall, TX; and numerous other family and friends. He was a member of Hiram Lodge #13, A.F. & A.M. and of Adah Chapter #5, Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Snell retired from PNM Gas Company in 1986. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 1998, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Published on: Mon March 30, 1998
Vasquez -- Rebecca O. Vasquez, 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Friday, March 27, 1998. She is survived by her son, Bert Vasquez of Albuquerque; daughters, Susan Gaxiola and husband, Rene, Martha Rasmusson and husband, Joseph, and Rachel Martinez and husband, Jerome, all of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Mary Baldomar and husband, Richard; grandchildren, Gabriel Gaxiola and wife, Valerie, Rebecca Rasmusson, Jerome Jr., Arianna, and Jacob"J.J." Martinez, and Christopher, Alexander, and Anastasia Baldomar; brother, Rudy Ortiz and wife, Margaret of San Antonio, TX; sister, Consuelo Ortiz; and great-grandchild, Emiliano Estevan Gaxiola. She was preceded in death by her sons, Rudy Vasquez and Richard Vasquez; and daughter, Joyce Vasquez. Services will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m., at South Valley Apostolic Church, 1242 Atrisco SW, with Pastor Rene Gaxiola officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Rene Gaxiola officiating. Pallbearers will be Jose Rasmusson, Gabriel Gaxiola, Miguel Gaxiola, Jerome Martinez, Efrain Gaxiola, and Tomas Abeyta. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Mon March 30, 1998
Balbo -- Amber Leigh Balbo,"Our Little Angel", born Friday, February 27, 1998, infant daughter of Eric and Regina Balbo of Kirtland Air Force Base, passed away Thursday, March 26, 1998. She is also survived by her grandparents, Jim and Eve Balbo of San Antonio, TX and Lee and Judy Thweatt of Biloxi, MS. Amber was preceded in death by by her grandfather, Paul St. Amant. Services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel with Chaplain David Buttrick officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Published on: Sun March 29, 1998
Candelaria -- Mr. Phil L. Candelaria, age 93, died Saturday. Mr Candelaria was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII. He is survived by his son, Phil P. Candelaria and wife, Mary Jane; sister, Marcella Aragon and husband, Louie; and grandchildren, Phil A. Candelaria and Lucinda M. Candelaria. Funeral services for Mr. Candelaria will be held on Tuesday at the San Jose Church where Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited Monday, at 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Parish. Pallbearers will be Leondro Candelaria, Leo Candelaria, Jr., Robert Candelaria, Robert Patton, Don Marquez and Floran Junior Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Candelaria, Andrew Hoffman and Johnny Ortiz. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW Published on: Sun March 29, 1998
Chavez -- Diosinita"Josie" Chavez, 67, passed away Saturday, March 28, 1998 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born November 24, 1930 to Emilio and Maria (Chavez) Jojola in Val Verde, NM. She is survived by her husband, Bernardo Chavez of the home; sons, Elvries"Billy" Chavez and wife, Betty, Bernardo"Bernie" Chavez Jr., Eduardo"Eddie" Chavez and wife, Carrie, Raymond Chavez and wife, Isabel, and Victor Chavez, all of Socorro, NM; daughters, Mary"Tina" Pargas and husband, Ernest of Socorro, NM, Bernice Vallejos and husband, Eric of Minot, ND, and Denise Herrera and husband, Flavio of Socorro, NM; brothers, Robert Jojola and wife, Linda of Bullhead City, AZ and Emilio Jojola Jr. and wife, Sylvia of Buena Park, CA; sisters, Vivian Bourguignon and friend, Archie Sanchez of Albuquerque, Emma Padilla and husband, Toby of San Antonio, NM and Selfa Lucero and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, and Rosemary Lopez and husband, Jim of Whittier, CA; a special aunt, Rosella Lukesh of Albuquerque; two uncles; two aunts; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday March 30, at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rosary will be recited Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m., at San Miguel with Father Domingo Gumpal as Celebrant. Interment will be in the San Antonio, NM Cemetery. Pallbearers are Phillip D. Chavez, Ernest Pargas Jr., Raymond Chavez Jr., Ryan P. Chavez, Frankie A Montoya III and Phillip Bourguignon. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM Published on: Sun March 29, 1998
Floyd -- Ruth Evelyn Gaines Floyd August 6, 1919- March 21, 1998 a missionary to Japan. Norman H. Floyd of Rio Rancho, would like to inform his family members and friends that a memorial service is planned for his mother on Monday, March 30, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church located at 601 Montano Rd. NW. Cremains will be interred at the St. Michael and all Angels Episcopal Church Columbarium following the services. Local arrangements provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 601 Mountain Rd. NE, Albuquerque 766-9400 Published on: Sun March 29, 1998
Koleski -- Mrs. Mamie A. Koleski, beloved wife of George, and loving mother of daughter, Shirley Hoefler and husband, Bill; sister, Adaline Mazurkiewickz; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Koleski will be Monday at the Ascencion Catholic Church, where mass will celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Marsico, Bart Castillo, William Hoefler Jr., Greg Hoefler, Martin Hoefler and Jed Hoefler. A rosary will be recited Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Ascencion Church. Arrangements by the Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Sun March 29, 1998
Kowalchuk -- The family of Patrick K. Kowalchuk, would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Clarence, Santo Nino Catholic Church, Cebolla, N.M. Celebrant of the Mass, to Deacon Tibo Chavez, for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements. Published on: Sun March 29, 1998