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ROUSSEAU -- Mary "Jeanne" Rousseau, age 81, passed away on June 30, 2008 in Albuquerque. She was born April 12, 1927 in Gravette, AR. Jeanne was raised in Arkansas and Oklahoma. She received her college degree in Religious Education in 1952 at Phillip's University in Enid, OK and later received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the same college. She played an important part in the Christian ministry of her husband, James, before moving to the Navajo Reservation in 1962. She taught Home Economics for the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Chinle Boarding School, and later, various grades in both Chinle and many farms for Chinle School District until her retirement in 1990. Jeanne retired to Albuquerque and worked as a docent at the Museum of Natural History in the Naturalist Center until her death. She was an active member of her church. Her hobbies included travel, gardening, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, James Rousseau; daughters, Mary Jane Brown and Lisa Blanco; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Jeanne was preceded in death by, her parents, Lloyd Arthur McAllister and Fern Schuler; stepfather, Nick Schuler; daughters, Martha Lynn and Rose Ann; sister, Jayne Holland. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at West Mesa Christian Church, 8821 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 with Pastor Mark Denton, officiating. Interment will take place in Anthony, KS on July 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the West Mesa Christian Church Permanent Fund, 8821 Golf Course Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com 
Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
SANCHEZ -- JESUS CARBAJAL Dad, it's been 10 years today, on The 4th of July. We all miss you very much. No matter who we are with, someone aways brings you up in conversation with different memories. We love you always, Linda, Emma,and family. Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
SANCHEZ -- JOE S. SANCHEZ 1926-2008 Joe S. Sanchez, age 81, born in 1926 to Jose Sanchez and Adela (Stephens) Sanchez. Joe departed this life to join his beloved granddaughter, Kierstin Marie Sanchez, into eternal life on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. He also joined his parents, Jose and Adela Sanchez; parents-in-law, M.C. and Angelina Baca; three sisters, Triny Garcia, Senaida Sanchez and Molly Gabaldon; and two brothers, Al Stephens and Dennis Sanchez. Joe was active in real estate and owned the Southwest Land Investment Corporation, Valley Real Estate Company, San Miguel Motel, and Brooks Apartments. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and he worked several years for the Railway in Belen. He was a life long member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus and he was very devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Mary Jane Sanchez; three sons, Albert Sanchez, Steve Sanchez, James Sanchez, and wife, Melissa and her parents, Adam B. and Veronica Baca, daughter, Kristi; five grandchildren, Jessica Baca and husband, John, Patrick and Krystle Carrillo, Jeremy and Joseph Sanchez; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Santiago Baca and Marcus Rimorin, brother, Gilbert Sanchez and wife, Ruth; two sisters, Eva Moya and Milly Bobinsky and husband, Jack; brothers-in-law, Ruben Baca and wife, Barbara, Leroy Baca and wife, Sylvia and Mac Baca and wife, Anita and sisters-in-law, Elsie Sachs, Margaret Baca and husband, Ned and Tina Baca. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. All Services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a Viewing on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 12:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m. and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Mac, Rodney, Patrick and John Baca, Patrick Carrillo, and Jeremy and Joseph Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessica Baca and Krystle Carrillo. The family request donations be made to Saint Mary's School, 101 N. 10th Street, Belen, NM, 87002 in memory of Joe Sanchez. Sign Joe's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
SAUNDERS -- Helen E. Saunders, 96, passed away on July 2, 2008. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192 www.danielsfuneral.com Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
STELLMAN -- Marc Andrew Stellman, 55 passed away June 26, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 7, 1952 in San Francisco, CA, to the late George W. Stellman and Billie F. Williams. In 1957 he moved to Texas with his family. In 1978 he moved to Albuquerque, NM. He was a truck driver most of his life. He is survived by his son, Troy Stellman and wife Rebecca and granddaughter Kirstin of Albuquerque, his sister Linda Holt and husband Gary of Washington, his brother Richard Stellman and wife Judy of Oregon and several nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled. You may send condolence cards to Troy Stellman c/o Kindra Lutz at 5516 Edie Pl. NW, Albuq., NM 87114 He was a loving father who lost his way. Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
VAN PELT -- Jacqueline Van Pelt (Jackie) went home to Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Jackie was born September 24, 1982. She attended Osuna Elementary School, Madison Middle School, and graduated from Sandia High School in May, 2001. She immediately went to the University of New Mexico, with tuition paid by the lottery scholarship, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2005 with an endorsement in ESL (English as a second language). She also received her masters at UNM in Language, Literature, and Social Cultural Studies on May 12, 2007. She worked part time for Bob Edwards State Farm Insurance Co. while she attended college. Her passion was teaching school, and she received her first teaching assignment as a second grade teacher at Kit Carson Elementary. She loved her students and they loved her. Jackie's favorite hobby was traveling. She was a big Ricky Martin fan and attended several concerts, traveling as far as Puerto Rico to see him. She enjoyed music, played the piano, and sang in the church choir for midnight mass. Jackie is survived by her parents, Dave and Patti Van Pelt; her brother, Dave and wife, Nicole; her two nephews, Kyle and Zack Van Pelt; and many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; too many to mention. Thanks to all of our friends and relatives for their lifetime of support for Jackie. We could not have done it without you. Our grateful thanks to her doctors: Barbara McAneny, M.D., Gabrielle Adams M.D., James Poliner M.D. and Luis Padilla Paz M.D. Special thanks to her family doctor of 25 years, Robin Tuchler, M.D. In addition, we would like to thank the nurses and staff at Presbyterian Hospital who were so kind and thoughtful when Jackie needed them so many times through the years. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, July 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 9:15 a.m., at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE. Ennichement will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A Celebration of Jackie's Life will be held at her home immediately following the ennichement. Jackie had a passion for children's literacy and would like to support the children of Kit Carson Elementary School. Contributions may be made by addressing a check to Jackie or Patti Van Pelt and delivered to US New Mexico Federal Credit Union, 2608 Tennessee St. NE or to the family home. All funds will be used to purchase books for the children of Kit Carson Elementary School. You may also donate blood and/or platelets at any local blood bank to honor Jackie's life. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Fri July 04, 2008
BRAMAN -- Donald Edwin Braman, Jr. "Paka", 79, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janice; his sons, Andrew and James; daughters-in-law, Harlene and Cindy Braman; step-sons, Tony and John Williams; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his brother, Richard Braman of Idaho Springs, CO and sister-in-law, Sue Hines of Wichita, KS; and daughter-in-law, Harlene Braman of Bushland, TX; He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathie; son, Donald E. Braman III, and daughter-in-law, Geni Braman, wife of Andrew. Donald was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, a Master Mason of Temple Lodge 6, The Albuquerque Scottish Rite Club, The Ballut Abyad Temple, Korean War Veteran Association and the DeSoto Club of America. He was a longtime employee of ARCA. Don was the proud owner of a '36 DeSoto Airflow and a '56 DeSoto Fire Dome. He always accentuated the positive in everyone. We love and miss you Paka!. A memorial services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church located at 10,000 Spain Rd NE Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, July 3, 2008, 3:00 p.m. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services at Faith Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Donald's name to The Ballut Abyad Temple's Transportation Fund at 6600 Zuni SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to Faith Lutheran Church 10,000 Spain Rd Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Thu July 03, 2008
CARRILLO -- AGNES The family of Agnes B. Carrillo, wishes to extend their heart felt gratitude to all who supported them during this time of loss. To those who attended the Services, and for all who shared of themselves and by means of gifts and flowers, your gracious expressions of care and concern will always be remembered. Thank you. Funeral services were handled by: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 Published on: Thu July 03, 2008
ELY -- Daniel (Dan) Ely, 84, finished his full and successful life June 26, 2008 at his home on Nettles Island, FL with his devoted and beloved wife, Betty, at his side. Dan was born September 15, 1923 in Chicago, IL to George and Josephine Ely. He is survived by wife Betty; step-daughter Terry Dean and husband John of Houston, TX. Six children from his marriage with Katy Lou McIntosh: David Ely, Todd Ely and wife, Terry, Melissa Ely Martinez and husband, Louis, all of Albuquerque, Erin Ely and Doug Bielefeldt of Eugene OR; Therese Ely-Schmitter and husband, Dan of Seattle, WA, and Laura Ely of San Francisco, CA; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister Joanne McIntosh of San Jose, CA and cousin Stan Reinisch of Chicago, IL. Private services were held in Florida. Dan graduated from High School and the Sea Scouts in Chicago and moved to Albuquerque during the 1940s to attend UNM. While at UNM, he played football and served in the Navy ROTC and made many long-lasting friendships. He graduated and received his Navy commission and was stationed in the Pacific during WWII and remained in the Navy Reserve for many years after returning home. He soon found he enjoyed sales and made a career in automobile retailing that led to his operating the Dan Ely Buick GMC Honda auto dealership in Albuquerque. He had particular interest in the RV industry including manufacturing a line of pickup campers. He was active in both the New Mexico and National Automobile Dealers Associations and GMC Dealer Advisory Board, serving on the boards and on many committees. Also, during his time in Albuquerque, he was active in the community with the Republican Party, particularly the Dave Cargo for Governor Campaign as Chairman and Treasurer; and Co-Chair of the Governor's Inaugural Committee. He also was a member of the UNM Lobo Club where he served on committees and was especially supportive of Coach Bob King and the UNM Men's Basketball program. Dan was appointed to the Board of the New Mexico Springer Boys School. He continued these activities until he sold his business and semi retired to Florida. In Florida, he was active in his community on Nettles Island (an RV Condominium vacation community), elected to the Nettles Island HOA Board and served on the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board. He continued his sales career on a semi-retired basis in Condominium sales and tried to wear out his boat and fishing gear by fishing as much as possible. Just as in Albuquerque, Dan made many friends on Nettles Island. Our husband, father and friend will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Correspondence may be sent to c/o Melissa Martinez at PO Box 45383, Rio Rancho, NM 87174 Published on: Thu July 03, 2008
FRONABARGER -- Iva Leota Landon Fronabarger, 89, of Stanley, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. Iva was born February 13, 1919 in Claude, TX to Joe and Nannie (Gist) Landon, both of whom preceded her in death. Iva married Jack Fronabarger on May 4, 1940 and they shared 57 years of happiness until Jack passed away in October, 1997. One son, Jan Alan, preceded her in death on September 18, 1985. Iva is survived by son Jerry and wife, Rosemary of Annapolis, MD; daughter Nancy Sowle and husband Dan of Stanley, NM; daughter Judy Alderson of Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Mark Sowle and wife Tina of Pagosa Springs, CO; Scott Sowle and wife Deanna of Albuquerque, NM; Sharon Fronabarger of New Hope, PA; Bambi Alderson-Shields and husband Bill of Houston, TX; Catherine Lott and husband Garen of Elgin, IL; 1 great-grandchild, Madelyn Sowle of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Dorotha Dee Robertson of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law Zoy Risinger of Knox City, TX; many nieces, nephews and cousins and a multitude of friends. Iva was a school teacher in her earlier years. Iva taught typing, shorthand and bookkeeping at Stanley High School. She served as Stanley Postmaster for 25 years. Iva was a very active member in the Stanley Union Church, and served as church secretary more than 59 years. She was a 50 year member of Stanley Homemakers' Club, a member and supporter of the NM Barbed Wire Collectors Association and the Stanley Cemetery Association. Iva was a competitive player in card games, domino games such as 42, 84, Chickenfoot, Mexican Train and Shoot the Moon. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and was an avid reader. She enjoyed history and was known as the unofficial historian for the Stanley area. Two of her favorite annual events were the Stanley Homecoming in October and the church's annual pie auction on Old Fashion Day. Iva was a kind-hearted, loving and generous person who touched the heart of everyone who knew her. She will certainly be missed by her many friends. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 3:00 pm to 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Stanley Union Church in Stanley, NM; Pastor James Thompson and Reverend Richard Hyman officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley, NM. Pallbearers are Mark Sowle, Scott Sowle, Bill Shields, Ed Robertson, Mike Risinger and Sam Loya. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Stanley Union Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1, Stanley, NM 87056. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com Published on: Thu July 03, 2008