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WEISSENBORN -- Barbara Ann (Burrill) "Mutti" Weissenborn, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called into eternal life by the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2008. Barbara waged her battle with cancer as she lived her life, with strength, bravery, grace and a never ending faith in God. Barbara was born on June 1, 1933 in Evanston, IL to Georgia and Cyril Burrill. Barbara had four sisters and one brother, Mary Whelan (deceased), Joan Straka, Carol Gorelick, Margaret Bratton, and Joe Burrill (deceased). Barbara married her high school sweetheart Ron in 1955 and they had five children. Ron served in the USAF, so the family constantly moved over the years. This lifestyle created many true and long-lasting friendships wherever they went. Barbara loved knitting and traveling anywhere, anytime! She is survived by her husband, Ron, of 53 years, her children and their spouses, Steve and Marsha Weissenborn of Plano, TX, Michael and Jennifer Weissenborn of Moorpark, CA, Paul and Dagmar Weissenborn of Pleasant Hill, CA, Gail and Robert Putz of Carlsbad, CA, and Greg Weissenborn of Albuquerque. Barbara has nine grandchildren, Matthew, Kevin, Katie Jo, Riley, Cory, Dan, Erik, Garet, and Chase. Her family and friends were her greatest blessing and she was ours. Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at French Mortuary - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Kirtland Catholic Community (Kirtland AFB Chapel, enter through Wyoming Gate) at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, followed by a Celebration of Life Reception in the Chapel Hall and burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.. Barbara's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, caregivers, family and friends that have blessed their lives with love and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Sandia's Catholic Community, CTOF, 1950 Second St, SE, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM 87117. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com 
Published on: Thu August 28, 2008
WILSON -- Eddie Wilson, age 69, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008. He is survived by his children, Edward Wilson, Janiece Wilson, Edwin Wilson, David Wilson; stepchildren, Dean Lane Jr., Dante Lane; two brothers, Paul Wilson and Freddie Wilson; one sister, Elizabeth English. A Visitation will be held on Friday August 29, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1509 Edith SE. Burial to follow at Fairview. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com Published on: Thu August 28, 2008
ZURIS -- Peggy Anne Zuris, age 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in her home. She was born in Oberlin, Ohio on Sunday, February 5, 1956 and moved to Albuquerque in 1959. Peggy was an artist and was known for her gentle demeanor. She is survived by her parents, Stanley and Patricia (Young) Zuris; twin sister, Nancy Slater; brother, Edward Zuris; and sisters, Suzanne Levy and husband, Paul, Stephanie Collins and husband, Brian, Carol Peacock and husband, Bruce; and eight nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to New Mexico Heartland Hospice, 4001 Indian School Rd., NE, 300, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Thu August 28, 2008
BACA -- Reymundo S. Baca, 82, born in San Fidel, NM and a resident of Albuquerque passed away August 23, 2008. Mr. Baca is survived by his loving wife of sixty two years, Delfida; two children, Candido (Kiki) Baca and wife, Jeannette, Mela Romero and husband, Ronnie; eight grandchildren, Angela, Paul, John John, Leonardo, Reymundo, Lucas, Julianna, Marcos; ten great-grandchildren, Robert, Hiilei, Mapuana, Mariah, Nanea, Elijah, Trinity, Nevaeh, Bear, Carissa; sisters-in-law, Esther Ramsey and Lydia Baca; brother-in-law, Ralph Chavez and wife, Toni; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Baca is preceded in death by his three children, Tommy, Sandra, Shivers; two granddaughters, Reymunda and Gennine. Mr. Baca was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 84 Infantry Division during W.W.II. He was the owner opertator of Rey's P.D.Q. and retired from the Department of Labor after seventeen years. Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW 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 Friday, August 29, 2008 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a Communion Service at 11:00 a.m, Deacon Gene Tuma, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full Military Honors. Pallbearers are Leonardo Baca, Reymundo Romero, Lucas Baca, Robert, Spackeen, Raymond Savedra, Lawrence Baca. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
BERRY -- Michael S. Berry was born January 30, 1968 in Tucson, AZ. Our beloved son, brother, father, grandson and friend, passed away suddenly, Sunday, August 24, 2008, as a result of a bicycle accident while participating in the Rio Grande Bike MS Atomic Ride, a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis. The ride started Saturday in Bernalillo, going through the Jemez Mountains to Los Alamos, and returning to Bernalillo by the same route on Sunday. Michael was a very family oriented man and a friend to all who knew him. He cherished his family and friends and will be truly missed. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Roxann; two daughters, Kimberley and Jessica Berry all of the family home in Albuquerque; his father, Don Berry; his mother and step-father, Georgia and John Killgore all of Albuquerque; two sisters, Lori Hinson and her husband, Delanie, Tracey Walter and her husband, Scott all of Albuquerque; several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at Northdale Baptist Church, 123 Osuna Rd NW in Albuquerque, on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4125 Carlisle NE. Suite "A". ABQ., NM. 87102. 505-243-2792. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008 Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
BEXFIELD -- Mildred "Mickey" Bexfield, 88, of Albuquerque, NM died July 21, 2008 in hospice care at Goodwin House in Alexandria, VA. She was born in Gallup, NM, February 24, 1920 to Adolph M. and Jessie E. (Hartline) Johnson. After graduating from Gallup High School in 1937, the striking six-footer attended Stevens College in Missouri, and graduated from Drake University in Iowa in 1941 with a BA in political science and education. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honorary society and president of Chi Omega sorority. While working in the Chicago area, Mickey met the love of her life and her husband of 59 years, Frank W. ("Bill") Bexfield, who was a career Air Force officer. They moved frequently and lived in Reno, Washington D.C., London, Paris, the Philippines, Wiesbaden (Germany) and in numerous other US locations, from Spokane, WA, to Montgomery, AL. In retirement, they lived at Cochiti Lake, NM, for more than 20 years, until advised to move to a lower elevation for health reasons. Mildred enjoyed playing the piano, reading novels, keeping up with world events and, above all, she loved a good laugh. She spent the last five years in Alexandria near her son, Jim. Mickey was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her three children, James N. (Judy) Bexfield, Susan K. (Gary) Fedel, and Rebecca J. (Don) Tilley; eight grandchildren, David (Laura), Karen, Kathryn, Kelly (Dan), Nikki, Sean (Idali), Shannon and Sherri; and three great- grandchildren. Mickey will be buried with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery in her beloved New Mexico. A small Service will be held September 2, 2008 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS.org). The family would like to extend special thanks to the doctors and caregivers involved with Mrs. Bexfield's care during the past year. Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
CAVALIER -- GEORGE MATTHEW CAVALIER AUGUST 22, 1966-AUGUST 27, 2000 IN LOVING MEMORY IT HAS BEEN 8 YEARS SINCE OUR LORD SENT FOR YOU, BUT WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, SO VERY MUCH. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT WE DON'T THINK OF YOU. REST IN PEACE MY SON. YOUR LOVING MOTHER, BROTHERS & FAMILY. Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
COLEMAN -- John Coleman, 81, went to be with the Lord on August 25th, 2008, after having a stroke a month earlier. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy; daughters, Debbie Rogulich and husband, Andy their children, David and Kimberly of Albuquerque, Susan Kestell and husband, Pastor Pat Kestell, their children, Stephen and his wife, Gayle of Blacksburg, VA, and Philip of Los Alamos. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Jane (Coleman) Farmer. John was the son of John Edward and Johnie Augusta Coleman, of Oklahoma City, OK. John has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, he was employed at Sandia Laboratories for 31 years, fulfilling his dream of being an electrical engineer. He was an Oklahoma City boy, and graduated from Oklahoma A & M. John always enjoyed leading Bible studies and being leader of a Bible class. He was a "Precept" Bible Study leader for many years along with his wife as co-leader. In his retirement years he learned to woodcarve and enjoyed teaching others this art of crafting wood into a work of art. Visitation will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Wednesday, August 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Dr. NE , on Thursday , August 28, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. The Family requests donations be made in John's name to Gideon Bible International, C/O Robert Alvis, 3020 Camino Real Ct. NE, Albuquerque, 87111, or Hosana/Faith Comes by Hearing, 2421 Aztec Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or a favorite Organization. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
DE FOOR -- Irving W. De Foor, 98, a resident of New Mexico since 1924, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Arlene De Foor; son, Kyle De Foor and wife, Dottie, all of Albuquerque; step-children, Darla Tarwater and husband, Johnny of Ft. Worth, TX, James Poland and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque, Jane Taylor and husband, Doug of Clyde, TX, and Jeff Poland and wife, Opal of Kerrville, TX; grandchildren Kathy Seal, Carol Miller, Charles Scheffler, Shannon De Foor, Richard De Foor, David De Foor, Beth De Foor; step-grandchildren Shane Mason, Robert Poland, Beth Darnell, Amber Taylor, Brittney Taylor, Ashley Poland, Erica Poland; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mr. De Foor was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred De Foor, sons, Richard De Foor and Michael De Foor, and daughter, Martha Rose De Foor. Services will be held Friday, August 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Mountainside Church of Christ, 12300 Indian School Rd NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Thursday, August 28, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friend desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's' Home, 5700 Winter Haven Dr. NW, 87120. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
DOWDY -- Peggy Whitehead Dowdy, age 65, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated follower of the faith, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was preceded by death by her mother and father, Doris and Charles Whitehead. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Norman; two children, son, Mark Dowdy, of Albuquerque and daughter, Kathleen Lloyd and her husband, Jim Lloyd of Las Cruces; two grandchildren, Ian and Grace; one sister, Carolyn Lewis, brothers, Charles Whitehead II and Tom Lindsay; brother-in-law, Mike Lewis, sisters-in-law, Mary Whitehead and Maryanne Lindsay, Jann Walton and Barbara Dowdy. Peggy is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and wonderful friends she held very dear to her heart. Peggy was a very active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a member of Daughter's of the King and served as Senior Warden. She taught high school biology for over 30 years, 22 years in Albuquerque Public Schools. Peggy was a devoted wife and mother. She touched many lives and will be remembered for all her kindness, generosity, joy of life and sense of humor. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Presbyterian AICU staff for the compassionate care they gave to Peggy. A Celebration of Peggy's remarkable life, spirit and accomplishments will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church at 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church Fellowship Fund. Published on: Wed August 27, 2008