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Cummings -- Don J. Cummings passed away September 25, 2000 in Grand Junction, Colorado after a short illness. He was born in Ames, Oklahoma on May 6, 1920. He was married in 1943 to Neva M. Paine in Oklahoma. He worked in the World War II effort in Hartford, Washington. From there he worked in the construction of Los Alamos Laboratories. Then in 1955, he and his wife moved to Albuquerque to open a business, supplying building materials to contractors. His corporation, Don J. Cummings Co., was subsequently sold to his son, Bob, who renamed it Commercial Door and Hardware. Don, with his wife, Neva, retired to Colorado in 1977. Mr. Cummings is survived by his wife, Neva Cummings of Gunnison, CO; his son, Bob Cummings of Phoenix, AZ; and his daughter, Judy Smith and husband, Warren of Sacramento, CA. He is also survived by two brothers, Millard Cummings of Enid, OK, Verlin Cummings of Albuquerque; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bernice Cummings; one brother, Alfred Cummings; and one sister, Neva Neal. There will be a memorial service at Gunnison Community Church in Gunnison, Colorado on Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a final memorial service, October 21, 2000 in Enid, Oklahoma. Cremation was done by Callahan-Edfast Mortuary of Grand Junction, Colorado. 
Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Eddy -- Berdyne Eddy, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, September 24, 2000. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, 3:30 p.m., at La Veda Llena Health Care Center - Carter Hall, 10501 Lagrima de Oro Road NE. Burial has taken place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Engelbrith -- MARGARITA "SIS" ENGELBRITH Born: August 15, 1934 Died: September 24, 2000During the early morning hours of Sunday, "Margie" Engelbrith, a widow, sister, mother, and most importantly, a grandmother, died in her daughter's home; a deeply loved woman. She will no longer be afraid. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Engelbrith. She is survived by her children, Dale Heidorn and wife, Lorraine, Sue Ferreira and husband, Edmund, Lorie Vaughn and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Margie"Sissy", Nathan, Kelly, Matthew, Shane and"Little" Matthew. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Evans and wife; and sister, Barbara Jean McKeel; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be forever missed, loved, and remembered. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Erickson -- Viola R. Erickson, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died at her home, Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in June of 1996; son, Roy, in December of 1994; great-grandson, Scott, in May of 2000; great-grandson, Adam, in February of 1992; daughter-in-law, Donna, in January of 2000; and brother, Walter Jacobson, in July of 2000 Mrs. Erickson is survived by five sons, Donald Erickson and wife, Anita, David Erickson and wife, Carol, Harold Erickson and wife, Joyce, Raymond Erickson, Byron Erickson, and daughter-in-law, Sandra Erickson; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd Street SW 87125, or Salvation Army, 6821 Academy Parkway West NE 87102. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, in the chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, with Pastor Jonathan Holmer officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with Donald, David, Harold, Raymond, and Byron Erickson and Gayle Van Horn serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until services at 10:00 a.m. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Fiedor -- Sister Sophia Marie Fiedor died on Saturday, September 23, 2000, at the Felician Sisters Convent in Rio Rancho. She was born on November 21, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois, to Francis and Angela (Slusarz) Fiedor. Sister Sophia served in Religious Life for 68 years as a Felician-Franciscan. She held a Master of Arts degree from Loyola University in Los Angeles, California, and ministered in elementary and high school education as principal and teacher for 55 years in Illinois, California, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. In her retirement, she provided spiritual care to the ill and infirm sisters of the convent in Rio Rancho with wisdom and compassion. She was preceded in death by her parents; and by six brothers, Alexander Fiedor, Matthew Fiedor, Wally Fiedor, Eugene Fiedor, Joseph Fiedor, and Leonard Fiedor. She is survived by a brother, Chester Fiedor of Chicago, IL; and a sister, Theresa Gula of Mokena, IL. A Wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m., and a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at the Felcian Sisters Convent in Rio Rancho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convent at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2000 with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Gonzales -- Louis W. Gonzalez was born May 4, 1921 in Chihuahua, Mexico, and in 1923, the family moved to Los Angeles, California. Lou attended Elementary and High Schools in California and studied Law at U.S.C. He was inducted into the Army in 1942 and in February, 1943, while in the service, he became an American citizen. Lou served overseas in the Pacific area, and in 1946, holding the rank of Sergeant, he was honorably discharged from the army. After a successful career in insurance and sales, he joined the United States Veterans Administration. He worked for Uncle Sam in Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and from there was transferred to New Mexico. He served as veteran's benefits specialist and rose to Chief of the Veterans Service Division and in May of 1985 he retired. After this, he volunteered at the V.A. hospital as a part-time employee with the V.F.W., then coming out of retirement, became a full-time employee from 1995- 1997. Becoming a Mason in 1977, he served as Worshipful Master of Temple Lodge #6, past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of NM, most illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of N.M., Grand King of the Royal Arch Masons of NM, Past Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, past Master, Lodge of Research, Grand Governor of Sovereign College of North America, Scottish Rites, Shriners. In the Scottish Rites, he was coroneted with the 33rd degree. He was instrumental in securing funding to those in need of medical services from the Eye Foundation. The focus of his life after retirement was in community service with the following organizations: President of American Red Cross, Olsten Health Services, La Zarzuela de Albuquerque; Vice-President of the Lions Club; Board Member of Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, Private Industry Council, March of Dimes; and member of AMVETS Post #7, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2951, and American Legion Post #99. Please keep details in as much as possible, regardless of cost as they are very important to us, especially the Masonic details. We have not got time yet of Saturday Memorial service at York Rite Temple. Thank-you. The Gonzalez Family. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Lenz -- Stephan Lloyd Lenz was born February 2, 1965 in Albion, Nebraska and graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1983 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. He attended Longview Community College for two years, from 1983 to 1985, at Lee's Summitt, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Tina Sheafer Lenz; and two children, Lloyd Edwin Lenz II, age 9, and Amelia Joy Lenz, age 6. Also surviving are his sisters, Khrystina Lenz of Prairie Village, KS and Alicia Lenz of Fredricksburg, VA; both parents, Glenn and Robert Lenz of El Paso, TX; as well as his paternal grandfather, Lloyd Edwin Lenz of Desoto, MO; and his maternal grandmother, Veola Owens of Enumclaw, WA. Mr. Lenz was employed by Wal-Mart Distribution Centers in Los Lunas, NM and Ottawa, KS for a total of five years. Arrangements by Sunrise Society, 891-8200. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Mcdonald -- Sarah P. McDonald, 87, Deming resident, died Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at Willow Manor Adult Care Center in Deming. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service and interment will be announced at a later date. Sarah was born August 14, 1913 in Central, New Mexico to Macedonio and Maria Torres Parra. Sarah lived in Albuquerque from 1954 to 1997 and was Office Manager at the Employment Security Commission for 32 years. She also participated in Geriatric Health Research at UNM and Lovelace Hospitals, was the founder of the Organic Growers Organization in 1972, and had been a Master Gardener since 1981. She was a member of the Retired Public Employees of New Mexico, Organic Growers Association, National Health Federation, AARP Widowed Persons, the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and was a communicant of the Catholic Church. In 1997, she moved to Santa Clara, New Mexico to be near her family and had been a resident of Deming for two years. She is survived by her sister, Severa Garcia of Santa Clara; and many nieces and nephews. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hugh L. McDonald; her son, James C. Hamilton; her sisters, Natalia Molinar and Margaret Gallegos; and her brothers, Mace T. Parra, Albert Parra, Eloy Parra, and Larry T. Parra. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel and Baca's Mimbres, Deming, NM. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Mclynch -- Constance "Connie" McLynch, resident of New Mexico since 1977, died September 26, 2000 in St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert McLynch of Albuquerque; daughters, Mary Shafto of Albuquerque, Sandy Snyder and husband, Jason of Montana; son, Austin of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Ashley, Trevor and Zachary. She was born March 24, 1948 in Japan. Connie will be greatly missed by her loving family, friends, and co-workers at Sato Travel. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 29, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald & Son, located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, New Mexico. Cremation to follow. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000
Nees -- Ann C. Nees, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2000. Ann is survived by her husband, Fred Nees; sons, Kyle and Brian Nees of Albuquerque; parents, Donald and Els-Mari Hill; sisters, Cherry Welch and husband, Joe, Donette Elms and husband, Terry, all of Norman, OK. Mrs. Nees was a high school teacher in a nursing program at the Career Enrichment Center; she was also a licensed RN. Services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2000, 3:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Ken Moore, officiating. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ann Nees Scholarship Fund Career and Enrichment Center, 807 Mountain Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Published on: Wed September 27, 2000