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Tracey -- Emma Manuelito Tracey, 76, of the By The Water Clan, born on the Navajo Reservation in 1924 and a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2000. he is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leo Tracey, Sr.; daughters, Norma Chackee and husband, Ray of Los Lunas and Margaret Haskew of Albuquerque; sons, Leo Tracey Jr., Norman Tracey, and Sampson Tracey, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Ruth Destea and Lucille Begay of Tohatchi, NM and Alice Francisco of Window Rock, AZ; brothers, Henry Plummer of Jones Ranch, NM, Tony Plummer of Tohatchi, NM, and Richard Plummer of North Carolina; grandchildren, Everett Chackee of Los Lunas and Gwen Chackee, Mike Chackee and Tracie L. Haskew, all of Albuquerque; two great-grandchildren, Chad Chavez and Cheyenne Chavez, both of Albuquerque; sisters, Mary Silversmith and Lillian Holyan, both of Tohatchi, NM; brothers, Johnny Holyan and Monte Holyan, both of Tohatchi, NM and Donald Holyan of Shiprock; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Irene Tracey; her mother, Annie Holyan; step-father, Tom Holyan; sister, Alice Hardy; and grandparents who raised her, Bob and Jos-Bah Manuelito. Mrs. Tracey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved to cook and was always concerned about her family. Mrs. Tracey will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Leonard McReeves, Leo Tracey, Jr., Sampson Tracey, Everett Chackee, Mike Chackee, Watson Castillo and Gilbert Yazzie. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Holyan, Mike Holyan, Donald Holyan, and Ray Chackee. A donation meeting for Emma Manuelito Tracey will be held Monday, September 18, 2000 at 6:00 p.m., at the Tohatchi Chapter House. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Published on: Sun September 17, 2000
Turrietta -- The family of Mr. Eloy Turrietta would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; to Father John Plans, St. Therese Church, for celebrating the Funeral Mass; to Mrs. Morales, Mrs. Saiz and Mrs. Griego for reciting the Rosary, and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements. .DMP Published on: Sun September 17, 2000
Aregood -- The family of Mrs. Eloisa M. (Lopez) Aregood wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral services for Mrs. Aregood. 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: Sat September 16, 2000
Atwood -- Sylvester Atwood, 69, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2000. He was born in Austin, TX and had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1989. He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Atwood, Sr.; mother, Myrtle Canada; sister, Lillian Rhambo and his brother, Eddie Atwood. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Viola Atwood; daughters, Gina Mares and her husband, J.D., Lee Atwood, S. Marie Chacon and her husband, Herman; sons, Manuel and his wife, Barbara, Marcos and his wife, Vera, all of Albuquerque; brother, James Atwood of Austin, TX; sisters, Lula Mae Bartel of Phoenix, AZ, Myrtle Robertson, Dorothy Newman, Patricia Byrd, all of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Crystal (Kiki) and James Mares, Vanessa and Novella Atwood, Manuel, Jr., Desiree and Anthony Atwood, Marcos, Jr., Violet, Cheyenne and Adonis Atwood; great-grandchild, Elexes Martinez. Sylvester was an electronic tech since 1951. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A Rosary will be held Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, 836-5011. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Baty -- Robert E. Baty, 75, passed away Friday, September 15, 2000. He was born in Gilliland, TX on December 28, 1924. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Albuquerque; son, Jerry Michael Baty and his wife, Bonnie of Louisiana; daughter, Karen Gayle Harper and her husband, Melvin of Jal; special niece, Peggy Mills and her husband, Terry of Conchas, NM area; brother, L.B. Baty and his wife, Nina of San Angelo, TX; sister-in-law, Pat Baty of San Angelo, TX; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Josephine (Jo) Baty of Jal. Mr. Baty retired from El Paso Natural Gas in 1983 after 32 years of service in the Measurement Department. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of New Mexico, the Lovington Lodge No. 44, and a member of the Jal United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2000 at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. also at Fitzgerald and Son. Another service will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2000 at the Jal United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m., followed by interment in the Jal cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the IOOF Recreation Area. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Boggs -- D. Larry Boggs, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Monday, September 11, 2000. Mr. Boggs is survived by his sons, Harvey Boggs of Belen and James Boggs of Albuquerque; daughters, Twyla Caudill and Anita Montano and husband Ben, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Tambra Caudill, Kristina Montano and Justine Montano; and grandsons, Jessie Caudill and Lewis Caudill. A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2000, 3:30 p.m., at the family's home. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Emenhiser -- Russell Milan Emenhiser passed away at home on Friday, September 15, 2000. Russell was born in Fredericks, OK on May 26, 1919. He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Louise; son, Irl Nolan Emenhiser; an infant son; brother, Buddy;and his beloved canine companion, Sammy Jo. He is survived by daughter, Cindy Gyure and her husband, Gary of Albuquerque; sons, Ronald J. Ivey and his wife, Paula of Coriscana, TX and Bruce Lane and his wife, Debbie of Evansville, IN; daughter-in-law, Suzie Emenhiser; and sisters, Opal McDown, Ina Becker and Jeanne Woodring, all of Beaumont, CA; nieces, Joya Baker, Dana Radding and Nancy Hook; nephews, Paul Emenhiser and Jay Emenhiser, all of California. Mr. Emenhiser was a Master Baker, an art which he cultivated from the age of 14. He and his wife established Russell's Baker in Albuquerque in 1949. Baking and cooking for his friends and family remained Russell's lifelong passion after his retirement and he took immense pleasure in sharing creations from his kitchen with his many friends. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was loved so much in this life by so many and he will be missed. God's Kitchen has a new baker. Services will be announced. Viewing will be held Sunday, September 17, 2000, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Animal Humane Association. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Encinias -- Margarita Encinias, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2000. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cipriano; and two children, Alejandro and Catalina Encinias. Surviving Mrs. Encinias is her son, Eloy Encinias of Orlando, FL; a sister, Angelina Sandoval of Wagon Mound, NM; five grandchildren, Ralph Encinias, Annette Encinias, Charlotte Encinias, John Encinias and wife, Jennifer, all of Albuquerque, and Traci Eisele and husband, Chad of Ocoee, FL. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Patrick Encinias, Christopher Encinias, Christine Encinias, Joseph Encinias, Nakkita Encinias, and Jonathan Encinias, Jr., all of Albuquerque, and Tyler Adrian Eisele of Ocoee, FL; and several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Abelino Benevidez. Mrs. Encinias will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday and on Mondaym, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Monday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Alameda Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Esquivel -- Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Frank (Kiko) Esquivel will be celebrated this morning, 9:30 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000
Gensinger -- George C. Gensinger, age 66 and a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died on September 12, 2000. He was born in Rahway, NJ and had been a substitute teacher at Hawthorne Elementary School since retirement from the US Air Force. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by five sons, George Gensinger, Kevin Gensinger and wife, Cheryl, J.R. Gensinger, Larry Gensinger and wife, Darla and Christopher Gensinger, all of Albuquerque; and a granddaughter, Andrea Gensinger. Services are scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hawthorne Elementary School, 420 General Somervell NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, where contributions will be used for school supplies and other needs of the children that meant so much to George. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Published on: Sat September 16, 2000