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WILSON -- David James Wilson June 22, 1967 - November 6, 1998 In loving memory Our Prayers and thoughts are with you. 
Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
WILSON -- David James Wilson June 22, 1967 - November 6, 1998 Always in our Hearts Love your Family Published on: Fri November 06, 2009
BEAN -- Richard Gates (Dick) Bean, Sr. of Roswell, New Mexico died peacefully the afternoon of Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the age of 90 while watching the Dallas Cowboys football game. A life-long resident of Roswell, New Mexico, Mr. Bean was born on the family farm to the late Robert Perry Bean, Jr. and Verda Lee Gates Bean on December 1, 1918. In his youth, Mr. Bean had an extensive paper route throughout Roswell and was a master tennis player. He also served as the fingerprint technician for his father who was the Sheriff of Chaves County. Mr. Bean graduated from Roswell High School in 1936. In 1942, he graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He then attended the University of Arizona School of Law, graduating second in the class of 1946. Mr. Bean then returned to Roswell to begin his sixty-three year practice of law, first in the field of family law and then later in estate planning and trusts. Mr. Bean was elected to two terms as the Roswell City Attorney in 1952 and 1954 and served as the president of the Chaves County Bar Association in 1953 and 1954. He also served on the School Board from 1959 through 1965 and served as a County Commissioner of Chaves County from 1974 to 1976. In 1995, at the age of 76, Mr. Bean was elected the Chaves County Probate Court Judge, serving two consecutive four-year terms. Mr. Bean was fondly known as "Mr. Democrat" in Chaves County. Mr. Bean was a member of the Chaves County Bar Association and was active in the Roswell Sertoma Club for more than 60 years, receiving the "Service to Mankind" award in the 1970s. He served on the boards of the Roswell Humane Society and the Roswell Boys Club. Mr. Bean also collected vintage cars and was an active member of the Valley Vintage Antique Car Club. Mr. Bean is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Winder Bean; and their children, son Richard Gates Bean, Jr. and his wife Lynda of Harker Heights, Texas; and daughter Martha Lee Bean of Allen, Texas. He also is survived by his three grandsons, Richard Gates Bean, III, Taylor Rhea Bean, and Morgan Alexander Bean, all of Harker Heights, Texas; Mr. Bean also is survived by four nephews, R. Perry Bean, IV and his wife Sue of Midlothian, Texas, William W. (Tad) Osborn and his wife Kim of Roswell, New Mexico, John Winder and his wife Patti of Pullman, Washington, and Jim Winder and his wife Katrina of Hillsboro, New Mexico; Mr. Bean also is survived by four nieces, Patricia Bean Mason and her husband Ben of Taos, New Mexico, Janet "Enid" Osborn-Schneidemen and her husband Jay of Santa Barbara, California, Louise Long of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Nancy Winder-Mitthof and her husband Axel of Viola, Idaho. Also surviving Mr. Bean are his sister-in-law Hermie Childs Bean Davis of Midlothian, Texas; and his adopted son J. T Bowyer, his wife Iris and daughter Lindsey of Harker Heights, Texas Mr. Bean was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Perry Bean, III; and his nephew Richard Terry Bean. Pallbearers are J. T. Bowyer, William W. (Tad) Osborn, Ben Mason, Kenny Forrest, Greg Eiffert and Parker Eiffert. Honorary Pallbearers are Senator Timothy Z. Jennings, Tom Jennings, Robert Chewning, Morgan Nelson, Lowell Davina, Joe Phillips, Lowell Hughes, Stan Santheson, James P. Johns, Tim Whalen, Charles Chewning, John Bonds and all members of the Chaves County Bar Association. Services for Richard Gates (Dick) Bean will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Roswell, New Mexico. Interment will immediately follow the services at South Park Cemetery in Roswell. Preceding the services, family and friends are invited to a luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. All funeral arrangements are being handled by LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, New Mexico. Flowers may be sent to LaGrone's Funeral Home or to the First United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be sent to either the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell, New Mexico or to the Roswell Humane Society. Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
BECHTEL -- Katherine Bechtel, long time resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2009 after a brief illness. She is survived by two sons, John and James Bechtel; and extended family. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held at a later date. Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
BOOTHE -- Lydia Carr Boothe, passed away on November 1, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Horace and Jeanne Carr in New Orleans, LA. Lily devoted her life to her family and God; her courage and faith inspired all who knew her. She was an avid gardener and loved to travel, and a true southern lady. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. Lydia is survived by her husband, Frank Boothe Sr.; and their children, Frank Boothe Jr., William Boothe and wife Joanna, Steve Boothe, Elena Crenshaw and husband, Chris, Alysan Boothe Collins and husband, Parrish; grandchildren, Trey Boothe, Christina Boothe, Jessica Boothe, Stephanie Boothe, Melissa Boothe, Morgan Boothe, Hayden Collins, Kristen Crenshaw, Brennan Collins, Caroline Boothe, Cody Crenshaw and Isabel Collins. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the rosary at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Chruch, 4020 Lomas, NE with Monsignor Francis X. Eggert as the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to Catholic Charities, 6001 Marble, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 724-4600. French 9300 Golf Course Road (505) 897-0300 Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
DAVIS -- Mary P. Davis a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 30, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Ike and Charles Davis; her sisters, Ester Lovato, Carmi Carr, Alpha Cox, Emma Pearson, Ruth Hampton; her brother Timothy Pettiford; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and other family and friends. Services will be held at God's House Church 2335 Wyoming NE on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the "Mary Davis Memorial Fund" c/o Calvary Apostolic Church, 215 53rd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
DIAZ -- Willie Diaz, age 63, a beloved husband, brother and uncle, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Funeral Services will be announced. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Willie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160 Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
FLYNT -- Mary Flynt IN MEMORY OF MARY FLYNT NOVEMBER 24,1926-NOVEMBER 5,2007 MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU! TERRA, SUZANNA, SUE and ARMALLIA Published on: Thu November 05, 2009
FOX -- Dale H. Fox, 76, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born in Port Huron, MI, he moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1970. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Luana; children, Carrie Diedrich and husband Bill, Jeff Fox and wife Deena, Brenda Satar, Mike Hendricks and wife Nancy, Tim Fox and wife Julia, Mark Hendricks and wife Sunnee and Jill Griggs and husband Donald. Dale is also survived by his brother, Gary Fox and wife Evi; brother-in-law Larry Strickland and wife Sheriece; grandchildren, Brian Diedrich and wife Ashleigh, Kristi Diedrich, Mollie Brown and husband Jake, Chris Satar, Jacob Fox, Isaac Fox, Jason Fox, Jaeden Hendricks, Railee Hendricks, Hannah Williams, Jonathon Fox, Hans Hendricks, Ashley Fox, Heather Fox and Emma Griggs; great-grandchildren Landon and Bristol and many other family and friends. He was master and companion to Murphy, his loving and faithful Lhaso Apso. Mr. Fox served in the US Air Force, 98th Air Refueling Squadron, managed shoe stores and department stores, designed and manufactured shoes, designed and manufactured clothing and bootjack. He was a designer and manufacturer of furniture and doors, land developer and house flipper - extraordinaire, designer and manufacturer of a loving family and community of friends. He was also Mens Leather Clothing Designer of the year in 1978, Autumn Wood Furniture and Door/Fox Manufacturing owner/partner with stores in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces specializing in custom woodwork from 1974 to the present. He was New Mexico Small Business Person of the Year in 1992, National Blue Chip Award for overcoming adversity in business also in 1992, Albuquerque Mover and Shaker in 1993, Albuquerque Mayoral Candidate in 1993, opened first free-standing shoe store in the U.S., the ultimate salesman all through his life - "always round up!", mentor, entrepreneur, and community advocate (and rebel rouser). He was a founding member of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Denver, CO, and actively envolved member of New Covenant Church, team member on mission trips to El Salvador to build houses and build relationships with the people, master door greeter and hugger at New Covenant Church as well. This loving, tough, caring, cranky, strong, intimidating, faithful father and friend, proud grandfather and gentle giant never realized the impact he had on those he met. Dale was a vicious warrior against cancer for 18 years forever ready for the next step, cure or hope to prolong his life with his family and friends. God allowed him to not be intimidated, to live life to the fullest and never be afraid of a challenge. He ALWAYS saw the potential in every opportunity. The value of his belief in God, his family and his friends along with the open-door policy he kept at his home defined his life. He taught us to never forget the importance of family. A special thanks for the loving care and support as shown by the staff at the Heart Hospital and Dr Harvey White, Dr Tim Lopez and Dr Natalie Marshall. Services will be held Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at New Covenant Church, 7201 Paseo Del Norte NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary at 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Thursday, November 5, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Memorial contributions may be to New Covenant Church for Missions at 7201 Paseo Del Norte NE Alb., NM 87113 or The United Blood Services 1515 University Blvd NE 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Dale at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 505-823-9400 Published on: Thu November 05, 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: Thu November 05, 2009