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Smith -- Lois L Smith, 75, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday, October 20, 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lois is survived by her daughters, June Cash and husband, Robert of Indianapolis, IN. and Judy R Smith of McLean, VA; son, Duane Smith and wife, Caroline Gupton of Temple, TX; grandchildren, Jay Miller, Deanna Miller, Ian Groves and wife, Yvette, Kirsty Archuleta and husband, Daniel, and Nicole Smith; great-granddaughter, Shay Lee Archuleta. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, V. Keith Smith in 1998. Lois was a longtime member of St. Johns United Methodist Church. She was past president of the SANADO Women's club as well as the Chapter Apple. Nancy. of Paul. Edward. Oscar. Sisterhood. Ms. Smith was active in many organizations including the Tumbleweeds RV group and several Bridge clubs. Visitation will be Friday, October 27, 2000 from 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E. Services will be Saturday, October 28, 2000, 11:00 am. at St John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. 
Published on: Fri October 27, 2000
Steiner -- Margaret H. Steiner, 68, a 25 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 22, 2000. Margaret ("Maggie") was born on April 23, 1932 and lived in West New York and Toms River, NJ. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward J. Roth and sister, Mildred"Miggsy" Bonavita. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Laurie Baca and husband, Phillip Baca of Albuquerque, Nancy Betzen and husband, Matthew Betzen of Unalaska, AK., and Susan Turnbull and husband, Guillermo Turnbull of Anchorage, AK.; grandchildren, Christopher Steiner, Carly Barron, Brandy Turnbull and Noah Betzen; mother, Grace Roth of Albuquerque; uncle, the Reverend Robert Roth, SJ, of Fordham University, N.Y.; sisters, Dorothy Roth of North Ft. Myers, FL. and Joan Guenther and husband, Arthur Guenther of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Andrew Bonavita of Brick, NJ.; nieces, Karen Bonavita Gromlich and husband, Lawrence of Manasquan, NJ., Lynn Bonavita Barza and husband, Hal of Pacific Palisades, CA., Tracy O'Geary and husband, Dan of Albuquerque, Wendy Gallegos and husband, Ralph of Las Cruces, NM.; nephew, Charles Roth and wife, Sage of Newport, RI.; great-nieces, Chelsea and Cassy Gallegos; special friends, Margaret and Dan Baca, June O'Hea, Henry Shapiro and Lisa Maketansky; loving pets, Charlotte, Bruce, Sequoia, and Teka; and numerous extended family and friends. A special thank you to Monsignor Leo Lucero, the ICU doctors and ICU staff of St. Joseph Medical Center and the Sandia Hospice. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive NE on Saturday October 28, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, phone 800-441-CURE or www.srfcure.org. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW Albuquerque. 505-343-8008 Published on: Fri October 27, 2000
Stoberl -- Grace E. Stoberl, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away October 25, 2000. Visitation will be held today at 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rio Rancho Funeral Home. Interment will be in West Seneca, NY. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192. Published on: Fri October 27, 2000
Valdez -- The family of Mr. Chris R. Valdez wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. Published on: Fri October 27, 2000
Wallace -- Leonard R. Wallace, 82, a resident of New Mexico for 37 years, died Saturday, October 21, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Lynne Lovejoy of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Dana Hubbard and husband, Bob of Sauquoit, NY and Debra Johnson of Brooklyn, NY; great-grandson, Joshua Gage of Sedona, AZ; great-granddaughter, Molly Frances Hubbard of Sauquoit , NY; brothers, Cecil Wallace and wife, Deanie of Tyler, TX and Luther Wallace and wife, Gertrude of Anthony, NM; and sister, Lula Snow of Oklahoma. Mr. Wallace was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Wallace. He was a member of First United Methodist Church; and was a member of The NAACP. Mr. Wallace served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Memorial services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, with Dr. Terry E. Anderson officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Shadow of the Church, First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Fri October 27, 2000
Boward -- Allen Boward, born October 12, 1950, passed away on October 17, 2000. Beloved son, brother, and uncle. Survived by mother, Patricia Boward and the late Bernard A. Boward; sisters, Barbara Sue (George) Sefcik, Lisette Campbell; brothers, Bernard Donald, Paul Thomas (Nancy), Michael Anthony (RoseMarie); 18 nieces and nephews, Barbara, Suzanne, Kathryn, Sonya, Jennifer, Randy, Therese, Mary, Michael Patrick, Kathryn, Jason, Greg, Aimee, Carrie, Nicholas, Christopher, Timothy and David; six great-nieces and nephews, Joshua, Samantha, Alexander, Ashley, Sarah and Michael Marvin. Arrangements by Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. Published on: Thu October 26, 2000
Bowen -- Lois J. Bowen, 59, passed away suddenly at her home in Corrales on October 23, 2000. She was born in Falls Church, VA. on August 27, 1941 to the late Alphonse and Lucy (Moore) LaValley. She was the office manager the family-owned Franklin's Earthmoving Company and very active with her horses in the Corrales area. She is survived by her husband, William Bowen, of Corrales; one daughter, Cecilia Boyer and her husband, Duane; one granddaughter, Brianna Boyer, all of Albuquerque; four sisters, Suzanne Russell and her husband, Gayle, of Memphis, TN., Helen Skinner and her husband, Mitch, of Hampton, NH., Margaret LaValley of Florida, Mary Williamson and her husband, Donald, of Albuquerque; one brother, Greg LaValley, of Belen, NM; three nieces, Christine Russell, Samantha Sumner, and Melissa Fiedler; and four nephews, Chris Sumner, Mark Fiedler, J.M. Somemdike III and Scott Somemdike. A Memorial service will take place on Friday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m. in Palm Chapel at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Published on: Thu October 26, 2000
Cadena -- Mr. Abie Cadena died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 57. Mr. Cadena is survived by his sisters, Dolores Lopez and Lupe Cadena; uncle, Joe Cadena; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services for Mr. Cadena will be officiated by Pastor Orlando Garcia on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. Published on: Thu October 26, 2000
Cassidy -- Steven Howard Cassidy, 40, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Thursday, October 19, 2000, after a long illness. He is survived by his parents, Ed and Patricia"Pat" Cassidy of Albuquerque; uncles, Thomas Howard and wife, Linda of Palentine, IL, Joe Cassidy and wife, Joanne of Gurnee, IL, Henry Cassidy and wife, Susan of Arlington, VA, Thomas Cassidy and wife, Nancy of Geneva, IL, Gerald Cassidy and wife, Helen of Round Lake, IL and Paul Cassidy of Aurora, IL; great-aunt, Maud Gillings of Russell, IL, and Irene Hegy of Hartford, WI; and several cousins. Steven was the only child of Ed and Patricia"Pat" Cassidy. His father was retired from Sandia National Labs and his mother was a former two-term Bernalillo County Commissioner. Steven graduated from Queen of Heaven Grade School, St. Pius X High School with honors, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts-Art Studio from the University of New Mexico. In spite of his Multiple Sclerosis, he still managed to be involved with art. He was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where he had served in the past as a eucharistic minister. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5810 Claremont Ave. NE, with Father Johnny Lee chavez and Deacon Ruben Barela Celebrants. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jackie Rolfe, Greg Rolfe, Kevin Rolfe, Louise Chavez, Les Shope and Henry Cassidy. If desired, donations may be made to the Steven Howard Cassidy Memorial Scholarship Fund, 817 Lamp Post Circle SE, 87123. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Thu October 26, 2000
Cole -- Terry Lee Cole, 38, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died on Sunday, October 22, 2000 at his home in Rio Rancho. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters, Samatha Cole and Jordan Cole of Rio Rancho; parents; Tom and Vanna Cole of Albuquerque; sister, Sheri Eshleman and husband Billy of Clovis, NM; brothers, Skip Cole and wife, Anna of Albuquerque and Danny Cole and wife, Nancye of Bosque Farms; mother-in-law, Mimi Rigg of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-laws, Brenda ONeal of Albuquerque and Victoria Windham of Las Vegas, NV; brother-in-laws, Wes ONeal of Albuquerque and Gary Windham of Las Vegas, NV; nieces and nephews, Jacque and John Eshleman, Jason, Eric, Crystal and Alexus, Michael, Shayla, Tiffany and Alex Cole, Katie, Ryan and Jillian Burke, Joshua ONeal and Taylor Windham. Extended family, Jerry, Christy, and Ryan Pierce, Gary and Heidi McGeough and Tyler. Terry never met a golf ball or a golf course he didnt like. He was a Lobo basketball fanatic and believed that Disneyland and Disney World were the only place to take vacations. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2000, 6:00p.m. at the Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE. Should friends desire to make memorial contributions, they may be made to the Portales Christian Childrens Home. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Thu October 26, 2000