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GEESEY -- Roger Alan, 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called home by his Lord on November 4, 2009. During his life, Roger "The Gentle Giant", touched the lives of many in Washington, DC and Albuquerque. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, NM. For family and friends on the East Coast another Celebration of Life service will be held at the Church of the Savior, Washington, DC early next year. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to either the community of La Mesa Church, Albuquerque, or to the Servant Leadership School, 1640 Columbia Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Please visit our online guestbook for Roger at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 
Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
GONZALES -- Carmen Gonzales, born in Casa Colorada, New Mexico to Valentin and Antonia Sais, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Francisco (Kiko); children, Elizabeth Gonzales Pimentel and husband Robert, Maurice Gonzales, Malcom Gonzales and fiancee Elsa Glassman, Elaine Gonzales, and Emily Lucero and husband John; grandchildren, Lawrence Gonzales, Angela Lucero, Catherine Lucero, Marie Lucero; great-granddaughter Shiloh Gonzales, sisters; Dina Bisio and Sylvia Armijo; and numerous other family and friends. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, November 8, 2009, 6:30 p.m., at French ~ Lomas Chapel 10500 Lomas Blvd and a Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Gonzales at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
GOSSETT -- Mary Elizabeth Lawrence Gossett (Beth), born on January 23, 1983 in Mocksville, NC, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2009. She is survived by her husband Christopher; and sons Noah and Parker; mother and stepfather, Dee Dee and Buzz Martin; father and stepmother Mark and Sherry Lawrence; and brother Zachary. Beth moved to New Mexico in June 2003 to be near her in-laws, Karen and Craig Wilkinson and Anthony Gossett and many extended family and friends. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Chapel, 4310 Sara Road (at Meadowlark), 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., also at Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel. Beth's bubbly personality and beautiful blue eyes will be very missed by all who knew and loved her. All are encouraged to send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
GREEN -- Catherine R. "Rosie" Green, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Sunday, November 1, 2009. She is survived by her husband of seventy years, Bill Green; sons, Bill Green, Jr. and wife, Robin, and Tom Green and wife, Ginger; grandchildren, Cathy Sweeney, David Green, Justin Green, Dallas Green all of Albuquerque, and Heather Sanchez and husband, Javier of Portales; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy Kline of Arizona, and Earl Kline of Australia; and sister, Lillie May Kline of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Green was active with the Salvation Army in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Albuquerque, and became a member of the Episcopal Church after coming to Albuquerque. She was a member and past president of the Albuquerque Chapter of the American Business Women's Association. Rosie also volunteered with the Animal Humane Association. A service will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Friday, November 6, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 501 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Rosie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
HACKER -- Walter F. Hacker, 100, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1972, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Walter was born November 13, 1908, the son of Walter and Frieda Garazin Hacker in Chicago, Illinois. He had been an accountant in insurance before he retired. Walter was an avid bridge player. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Bernice Hacker; and one son, Richard Hacker. Walter is survived by his wife of 19 years, Ann Hacker; two daughters, Barbara Williams and husband Gary of Corrales, NM, and Martha Thieling and husband George of Flemington, NJ; three grandchildren, Darren Hacker, Cynthia Conrath and husband Dan, and Michael Thieling; two great grandchildren, Kirsten Conrath, and Adam Conrath; one sister, Louise Prechodko of Ocklawaha, FL. The Service for Walter will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Father Daniel E. Cave officiating. Entombment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2903 19th Ave. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. For those who wish, you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
LOPEZ -- Albert T. Lopez, 81, a resident of Old Town, Albuquerque died Saturday, October 31, 2009. He is survived by his son, Alex J. Lopez and daughter, Diane Lopez, grandsons, Michael G. Montoya, III, and Matthew Montoya. Funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Church with Fr. Dennis Garcia as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at San Jose Mission Church: 2110 Los Luceros Rd NW (from Rio Grande Blvd, west on Zickert, then north on Los Luceros). Pallbearers will be Michael Montoya III, Matthew Montoya, Paul Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, Frank Lopez and Damien Flores. Arrangement by Direct Funeral Services. Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
LOPEZ -- Elsie Lucille Lopez, age 73 went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents Max and Erlinda (Baca) Tachias; her sister Lydia Tachias; and brother Charles Tachias. Elsie is survived her longtime companion, Javier Ruedas; her daughters, Lillian Lopez, and Tammi Lopez; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings; Roy Tachias, Max Tachias, Rudy Tachias, Arnold Tachias, Orpha Tachias, Nora Anaya and Patricia Zuniga many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Elsie's greatest love and joy was always her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m., all to be held at the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Elsie's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
LOVELADY -- Justin Douglas Lovelady, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico November 2, 1974 died unexpectedly on October 19, 2009 in Agoura, California. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Doug Lovelady; and maternal grandmother, Ruth Lovelady. He is survived by, his daughters, Addie, and Emma; his mother, Cindy Rafferty; step-father, Gary Rafferty; sister Kelsey Rafferty; brothers Joseph and Michael Rafferty; paternal grandfather, Wayne Lovelady; maternal grandparents, Carl and Jane Zickert; aunts, Karen Lovelady Moore, and Laurie Lovelady Garnett; uncle David Lovelady; and many extended friends and family. A private graveside service was held in California. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
LUCERO -- Paul R. Lucero, Jr., (aka Pablo, Brother Bull) 41, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Selina, his devoted children Marianna, Angelica, and Paul III, his parents Paul Sr. (Bub) and JoAnn, mother-in-law Mary Cruz, his brothers Joseph (Bull) and wife Cecilia, Steven (Little Bull) and wife Jackie, brothers-in-law Rudy (Virginia), Michael, Johnny (Karen) Tony (Vickie), sisters-in-law Cathy (Al), Roberta (Mike) and Connie (JJ), nephews Joseph, Steven, Jackson, James, nieces Samantha and Alexandra, uncles Ray (Ernestine), Raul, Roger, Herman (Edie), aunts Loretta, Clara (Robert), and Monie (Frankie), "bestest buds" Antonio "Moe" Maestas, and Michael Laredo, and numerous cousins, friends, and acquaintances. Paul was a 1986 graduate of Valley High School, (where he was involved in ROTC and played football as a Viking). He worked as a jack of all trades in construction (primarily as a carpenter), and was a good husband and father. He loved classic rock/hard rock, and country music, cooking and eating New Mexican foods, barbecuing, partying with his family and friends, hard work, philosophizing about life, and constantly joking around. He was extroverted, and friendly to all he met. He was proud of his family and of his New Mexican culture/heritage, loved Matanzas and socializing. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Ramon and Juanita Martinez, and Clarencio and Bertha Lucero. A rosary will be prayed on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial (presided over by Fr. Gerald Steinmetz, OFM) at 9:00am, at the place where he prayed with his family, Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco SW. Interment of cremains will follow at a later date. Pallbearers will be nephews James, Joseph, Steven, Jackson, cousin Raymond, and Antonio "Moe" Maestas. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces Samantha and Alexandra, grandnieces Jada and Kiana, his aunts and uncles, and all his cousins. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services. Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
MCLAIN -- Ben J. McLain, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for over 30 years, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Helen McLain of Albuquerque; sons Tim McLain (Kathy) of Belen, Steve McLain (Neva) of Dallas TX; step-children Bobbie Allen of Gallup, Jack Shepherd (Suzie) of Glendale AZ, Charlie Shepherd (Dotty) of Medford OR; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. McLain was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee McLain. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Ben at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 Published on: Fri November 06, 2009