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DYER -- Robert H. Dyer, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, age 64, was called to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2008, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Robert and Merilyn Dyer on November 24, 1943. Robert was a Mechanical Designer for several Engineering firms in Houston, TX and Albuquerque, working most recently with M&E Engineering, Inc. Bob was a man of strong character and work ethic and lived to help his family. He served his country proudly for the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Bob was full of pride for his son as he currently serves in the United States Marine Corps. He was so well known for his humor and practical jokes. Bob wrote non-fiction books of the Old West and had articles published in The Tombstone Epitaph. Other writings included his Black Horse Western Novels. His hobbies included fishing, reading, love of the outdoors and he was a gifted musician. Bob is a member of St. Johns United Methodist for over 20 years. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kathy, their children; Julie Geldmacher and husband, Clifton, Kimberly Jones and husband, Tim, and son, Wes Dyer and wife, Chastity; five grandchildren, Tyler, Connor, Dylan, Ashlyn and Genesis, who Bob loved, cherished and spoiled very much and they will never forget him. Bob is survived by his mother-in-law, Mary Katherine Walton, whom he lovingly cared for. Bob will be loved, will be greatly missed and will be held so close in the hearts of those who knew him. We love you, PAPAW, and we will see you again!! Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com 
Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
GAILLOUR -- Michael Gaillour, 82, of Questa, NM passed away August 24, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael served his country during the World War II in the European Theatre. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant in 1946. Michael was born in Vaughn, NM on July 11, 1926. Michael owned, operated and partnered several successful businesses to include building contracting, automotive services, towing, trucking, school bus contracting, as well as Real Estate Investing. He was a member of the Questa Credit Union Board and the VFW Post 7688 where he served as a former commander. He is preceded in death by his parents; John and Louisa Gaillour, his sisters; Emily Shahoain, Lucy Gonzales, and brother; Reynold Gaillour. Michael is survived by his wife, Oralia Gaillour, daughters; Vivian Vigil and husband, Christopher of Santa Fe, NM, Mavis Miller and husband, Douglas of Plano, TX, Christine Martinez and husband, Walter of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Myers and husband, Patrick of Atlanta, GA, and Melissa Owen and husband, James of Santa Fe, NM, son; Michael E. Gaillour and wife, Cindy of Albuquerque, NM, grandsons; Christopher Vigil of Tempe, AZ, Jason Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Mitchell Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Benjamin Myers of Atlanta, GA, Zachary Gaillour of Albuquerque, NM, David Owen of Santa Fe, NM, and Matthew Owen of Santa Fe, NM, granddaughters; Jennifer Shea and husband, Ryan of Santa Fe, NM, Jacqueline Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, Katherine Myers, of Atlanta, GA, and Madelyn Owen of Santa Fe, NM, great-granddaughters; Jonah Vigil of Tempe, AZ, and Isabella Shea of Santa Fe, NM, great-grandson, Thomas Shea, of Santa Fe, NM, sisters; Marie Galindre of Eagle, ID, Margaret Martinez and husband, David of Albuquerque, NM, and Annie Rogers of Eagle, ID, and brother, John Gaillour II and wife, Priscilla of Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish in Questa, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 29, 2008 at St. Anne Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. in Santa Fe, NM. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. All Memorial Contributions can be made in Michael's name to the UNM Cancer Center. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
GARCIA -- STEVEN PAUL August 28, 1967 - July 24, 1986 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Love mom, Charlie, Ruby, Ernest, and Manuel Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
GASPAR -- Leona C. Gaspar, aka Lee. Leona passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM where she made her home for the past seventeen years. She moved to the Southwest in 1954 where she lived out her busy life raising her four children; Martin A. Cooper-Mordecai of El Paso, TX; Lezlie G. Cooper of Canyon, TX; Dawana L. (Mordecai) Higgins of Cedar Crest, NM; and Lacey A. (Mordecai) Landholt of Odessa, TX. She was so very proud of her eleven grandchildren and adored her four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward A. Gaspar and Cordelia (Gillmore) Gaspar-Iversen, and her brothers, Edward E. Gaspar and Orman C. Gaspar, all of California. In Albuquerque, Leona worked as a Foundation Employee and later as a Volunteer at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History where she liked to tell people she was "one of the old fossils." Leona was well known for her creative ability. She painted, sewed, designed and made many well-loved stuffed animals, wedding dresses and quilts. She also worked extensively on her family genealogy, tracking ancestors all the way back to the Colonies in the early 1600's. Interment will be held at a later date in California. If you wish, in lieu of flowers Leona and family would appreciate your contribution to the Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers Museum, P.O. Box 11, Point Arena, CA 95468. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
GODINEZ -- Trinidad H. Godinez, 82, a loving dad and grandpa passed away and into the Lord's hands on Sunday, August 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Candelaria. Trinidad is survived by his daughter, Carmen Zambrano and husband, William; son, Trinidad A. Godinez and wife, Debra; grandchildren, Lawrence Duran, Leonard Duran, Lucas Duran; six grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren. Mr. Godinez served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the Korean War. He also retired from Rio Grande Steel as a machinist and was a member of the American Legion Post 13. Tata, Grandpa, you will truly be missed and you shall live in our hearts forever. A Rosary was recited Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. A Communion Service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
KAISER -- Muriel "Mickey" D. Kaiser, 80, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008, in the family home with her family at her side. She was born June 26, 1928, in Madison, MN, to Elmer and Alma Tollakson. Muriel was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and her joys in life were Bingo, Slots at the Casinos, fishing, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her five children, Leslie Burke and husband, George, of Albuquerque, Russell Kaiser and wife, Kaylene, of Colorado, Janice Montoya and husband, Alfredo, John Kaiser, Jr. and Kathy, and Terry Robles and husband, Anthony, all of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Maynard Tollakson and wife, Doris, of Camby, MN, and Virgil Tollakson of Starbuck, MN; and Peanut, her loving, loyal, and faithful dog. Muriel is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, John Kaiser Sr. in 2001, and two children. Memorial service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services on Wyoming, with burial to follow in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements and services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
KAMINSKI -- John Richard Kaminski, Sr. Born - February 8, 1929 Died - August 25, 2008 John Kaminski, resident of Los Chavez - my husband, our father, our grandfather, our great-grandfather, our uncle, and our friend went to be with our heavenly father on August 25, 2008. He was born on February 8, 1929 in Buffalo, New York. John was survived by his wife of 57 years Lucille Kaminski - their children, John Kaminski Jr., Cindy Bunton, Thomas Kaminski and wife Paulette Kaminski, and Lisa Chavez and fiance, Chuck Keller. He has 12 grandchildren, (Michael, Felisha, Jason, Corina, Amanda, Dwayne, Tommy, Sarah, Danielle, Alyse, Andrew, Aaron {deceased}. He also has four great-grandchildren, Dakota John, Adreanna, Cerissa Faith, and Breanna. John enjoyed a great life with his many family and friends; and he loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and bowling. He served as a Marine from 1948 to 1952 and was in the Korean War. He also was a Fire Fighter, Fire Marshall, Welder, member of The American Legion, VFW, and Elks Lodge. John will be greatly missed by his many friends and family members - but we know he is in a better place and will always be watching over us. We Love You!!! Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta. Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 27, 2008 and Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday August 28, 2008. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
KRAUSS -- Steven Joseph Krauss was born on October 21, 1947 and passed away August 21, 2008. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663 Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
LOPEZ -- Dale James Dale James Lopez 1986-2006 It has been 2 long years now. We miss you every day. Life goes on but our tears never stop. Rest in Peace Son. We LOVE you very much and we were so very PROUD of you. Till we meet again...LOVE ALWAYS, Dad, Mom, Kim and Jason Published on: Wed August 27, 2008
MARTINEZ -- Chris Martinez, Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 Published on: Wed August 27, 2008