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DEZENDORF -- Burton E. Dezendorf Passed away March 15, 2010 at the age of 88. He was a native of East Williston, NY. Burt spent his retirement years in CO to be near his children. A World War II veteran, he flew C-47's in the Pacific. In 1990, when he moved to Colorado, he joined two groups of veteran pilots; The Ostrich Patrol and 43D. Burt turned his love of flying into a career as a commercial pilot. He retired from Eastern Airlines in 1981. His second love was cars and he was a member of the Mustang Club and the Mercedes Club. He is survived by his children Andrea (Claudia), Burt (Suzanne) and Claudia; grandsons, Burton and Ryan; brother Fredrick; and sister Margaret. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy. Burial, Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:30 a.m., Staging Area "B", Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Burt's name to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or The Hospice of Saint John, 1320 Everett Ct., Lakewood, CO 80215 
Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
FACIO -- Berna Gonzales Facio, 71, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend peacefully left this world Saturday, March 13, 2010 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Berna was born August 5, 1938 in La Loma, NM to Nestor and Manuelita Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her children, Dominic and Martha Facio; her parents, Nestor and Manuelita Gonzales; five brothers, Agustin, Jose Amador, Albert, Eddie, and Manny Gonzales; and sister, Castela Maestas. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Manuel Facio, Jr.; son, Vincent and wife, Carmen; four daughters, Evelyn, Angelica, Elizabeth, and Dominique Facio; five grandchildren, Thomas, Fernando, Carmela, LeAnn, and Justice; three great-grandchildren, Cielo, Fernando, and Zane; sister, Aggie Gallegos and husband, Jose Sandoval; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as other family and friends who loved her and will miss her. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Gallegos, Jr., Danny Gallegos, Evaristo Maestas, Rafael Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales, and Robert Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Antonio Abeyta and Gabriel Facio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87110. 505-343-8008. Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
GLASS -- Barry Preston Glass, beloved father and brother, 69, went home to God Sunday, March 14, 2010. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to N.A.M.I. (505) 260-0154. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
GULLER -- Eli Samuel Guller, passed away in Albuquerque, on Saturday, March 6, 2010, surrounded by his friends in life and in passing. He was born September 24, 1939 in New York City, borough of Manhattan. He was preceded in death by his parents Anne B. Guller (Green) and George Guller. Eli loved to play cards, horse racing and golf, he was a lifetime Democrat. His friends want to extend a heartfelt gratitude to all that made Eli last days his best, he will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Reflections Funeral Home, 2400 Washington St. NE (corner of Washington St. and Culter Ave.) Albuquerque, NM 87110. Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
HENNING -- MARION MARGRET MUELLER HENNING, of Rio Rancho passed away on March 14, 2010, her birthday. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Henning. She is survived by her two sons, Steve Henning of Albuquerque and Frank Henning of Rio Rancho; her granddaughter, Grace Bowman Henning; and daughter-in-law, Beth Bowman; one brother, Gerald Mueller; and two sisters, Jean Hren and Carole Owens. Her family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the loving staff at Kingston Retirement Community, Odyssey Hospice and Coming Home Connections. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho. The family will be receiving family and friends following the mass at the Rio Rancho Inn to share a meal. A private burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to favorite charities or to the New Mexico Autism Society, P.O. Box 30955, Albuquerque, NM 87190-0955. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
JAMES -- Buford M. James, 84, beloved husband, daddy, and grandpa, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, March 14, 2010. Mr. James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; son, Michael and his wife Teresa; daughter, Susan; grandchildren, Beau, Hannah, and her husband Bryan, McKenzie, Madison; great-grandson, Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews. He was born in Wheeler, TX on August 3, 1925, the youngest and last surviving of eight children of William and Mary Jane James. He graduated from Forrest High School and in 1949, married his wife Betty, and moved to Albuquerque. Mr. James retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in 1984 after 37 years of service. He was a member and usher of Hoffmantown Church for 15 years. Our Family wishes to express our deep appreciation for the loving care of Clare and Clay of Heritage Hospice, and to Dr. Mazer, and Judy at the Heart Institute. Services for Mr. James will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at French ~ Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with the Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Buford at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
KELSO -- Ronald G. Kelso, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years Elaine E. Kelso; daughter, Rhonda L. Varley and husband Steve; son, Russell G. Kelso and wife Karen; seven grandchildren, Nathan Varley and wife Mary, Eric Varley and wife Denette, Kaylyn Acree and husband Anthony, Mitch Varley, Jason Van Auken, Lindsie Kelso, Sara Kelso; five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Elliette, Liliana, Aubrielle and Andrew; sisters, Shirley Woods, Billie Sue Avery and husband Monte, Henry Kelso and wife Elizabeth, all of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Hester Kelso. A Memorial Service for Ronald will be held Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:30 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ronald's name to Presbyterian Hospice Center, 8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. 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, NM 87124 505-892-9920 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
LUJAN -- Juan Didio Lujan, age 88, a devout Catholic, a devoted family man and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2010. Mr. Lujan was born in Valencia, New Mexico on May 27, 1921 to his parents, Maria Aragon and David Lujan. Mr. Lujan retired from AT&T and from the Air Force National Guard. Mr. Lujan is survived by his daughter Roberta L. Stone and her husband Chip Stone, his daughter Juanita Marie B. Lujan, and his stepson Randolph J. Armijo, Jr. Mr. Lujan's six grandchildren are Marisa L. Lujan-Stone, Noah V. Lujan-Stone, Maria Carmela Mondragon, Jose F. Mondragon, Davi N. Mondragon, and Alicia Jo Armijo. Pallbearers will be George Lujan, Leonard Lujan, Michael Lujan, Reno Aragon, Filiberto Frogue, and Walter Lujan. An Honorary Pallbearer is Jacob Ignacio Baca. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1680 Griegos Rd., NW, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Mr. Lujan's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
LUNA -- Frances Luna passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Albuquerque at the age of 63. She was born in Tajique, NM and resided in Estancia throughout her life. She was a member of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Margarita Barela; brother, Manuel Barela; and granddaughter, Brandi Crider. Mrs. Luna is survived by her husband, Andy Luna; daughters, Norma and husband, Alfredo Lopez, Juanita and boyfriend, Tomas Vialpando, and Judy and husband, Brian Crider; sisters, Ida, Trini, Lourdes and husband, Frank Hernandez, Delora, Betty and husband, Abraham Carreon, and Rose; as well as four grandchildren, Brian Crider, Dustin Kayser, Estevan Maestas and Tori Crider; and numerous family and friends. A Rosary for Mrs. Luna will be recited on Wednesday evening, March 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul Church. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday also at St. Peter and Paul where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Estancia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith, Abraham, Michael, Charles, Louie, Marion, Mike and Frank. Honorary pallbearers will be Betty Jo, Brian, Dustin, Estevan, Tori, Roy, Danny, Joshua, Rudy, George and Mateo. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010
MERRIWEATHER -- Karin A. (Potemkin) Merriweather, 60, formerly of Glen Cove, NY passed away in Albuquerque, NM on March 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Stanley Petroski and Katherine Dowd Petroski; her brother, John F. Petroski; and two nephews, Craig and Stanley Petroski. She leaves her loving husband, Phillip G. Merriweather; three stepchildren, Phillip, Brady, and Anjanette Merriweather; niece Deborah Waas of Glen Cove, NY and a great niece and nephew. Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m. and rosary will be recited starting at 7:00 p.m. at French ~ Westside on Thursday, March 18, 2010. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish located at 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A memorial service for Karin will be held in Long Island, NY at a later date. Donations in Karin's memory to the Franciscan Mission Associates, P.O. Box 335, Mount Vernon, NY 10551 or Animal Humane/New Mexico, P.O. Box 27827, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Please visit our online guest book for Karin at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300 Published on: Wed March 17, 2010