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Escobar -- Angel A. Escobar June 14, 1957 - May 5, 1994 Four Years Angel, Four Long Years When we found each other, I came to know what real love is all about. I learned that love wasn't just the highs and lows, that can come by knowing each other, but true love is steady and constant. I found out that love really is everything I had with you, and this, more than anything in the world is what I miss most. Four Years I still miss and love you, BRUCE 
Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Fleming -- Dr. Nancy C. Fleming, 74, b. July 15, 1923, died April 30, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Earl T. Fleming of Rio Rancho; two sons, Earl Fleming II and wife, Sheryl of Boca Raton, FL, and Aaron Fleming and wife, Deborah of Rio Rancho; four daughters, Claire Carter and husband, Tom of Orlando, FL, Laura Jackson and husband, Steve of Ft. Meyers, FL, Mignon Simitz and husband, John of Roswell, NM, and Tila Hoffman and husband, Drew of Corrales, NM; 11 grandchildren, Nancy Evans and husband, Evan Evans of Orlando, FL, Earl Fleming III and wife, Danna and daughter, Emily of Oak Harbor, WA, Jamie Fleming of Dekalb, IL, Scott Carter and wife, Nicole of White, GA, Nathan and Elizabeth Jackson of Ft. Myers, FL, Taylor, Jordan and Faith Simitz of Roswell, NM, Christopher Fleming of Rio Rancho, and Colter Hoffman of Corrales, NM. Her life was dedicated to education and children. Nancy was a member of the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. The family will have a closed memorial reunion service on Friday, May 8, at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, NM. The service will be facilitated by Reverend Dr. Kay Huggins. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Garcia -- The family of Mr. Bernardino"Nino" G. Garcia wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Garcia. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Goebel -- Patricia M. Goebel, 37, a resident of Durham, North Carolina, passed from this life on April 7, 1998. Born in Phoenix, AZ, Tricia graduated from St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque in 1977 and attended UNM. Employed at AKC Headquarters in Durham, at the time of her death, she was active in many causes for justice, peace and the environment; volunteered as an audio describer for stage productions to assist the visually impaired; and taught computer classes at the local Junior College. She is survived by her parents, Martin and Diana Goebel; and grandmother, Winfred Beemer of Albuquerque; brother, Dan and wife, Debbie, of Phoenix; sister, Susan Heck and husband, Jon, of Glendale, AZ; nephew, Jason Goebel; and nieces, Heather Goebel, Jennifer and Caitlin Heck. Services were held in three states including a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Bernadette's Parish, Albuquerque, and interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, Phoenix. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Horne -- Sarabeth Deborah Horne, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, died May 1, 1998. She was born in Prescott, Arkansas, March 28, 1923. She is survived by her husband, Colonel Willard V. Horne of Albuquerque; son, Michael L. Horne and wife, Wanda of Denver, CO; grandson, David C. Horne of White Plains, NY; five sisters, Mary Coleman and Gertrude Estes of Prescott, AR, Clara Wishard of Little Rock, AR, Ina DeVore of Grande Saline, TX, Mozelle McSwain of Albuquerque; and nine nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in Santa Fe National Cemetery, May 6, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Jontz -- Ruby A. Jontz, a resident of Albuquerque since 1934, died Saturday, May 2, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Hines-Gunn and husband, Gordon of Albuquerque; and grandson, Dean C. Hines Ph.D and wife, Stefani of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene M. Jontz. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1934. Mrs. Jontz was a member of the Daughters of the Nile; member of Eastern Star; past Guardian of Job's Daughters Bethel #2 and was the first State Grande Guardian of Job's Daughters in New Mexico; and past President of Pi Beta Phi Mother's Club. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Entombment will follow at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Paul Sackett, Tony Hidalgo, Chris Mobley, Greg Wilson, John Schuelke, and Faustin Archuleta. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 6600 Zuni SE 87108, or to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Montoya -- The family of Mrs. Mary E. Montoya wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mrs. Montoya. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Parra -- The family of Mr. Ysabel Parra wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services for Mr. Parra. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Parrish -- Frances Parrish, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 1. Frances is survived by her husband of 36 years, Boyd; four daughters, Debra Allison of Albuquerque, Monica Triplett and husband, Tony of El Paso, TX, Patricia Parrish of Albuquerque, and Anita Parrish of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Priscilla Chavez and husband, Flavio, Julia Gallegos and husband, Alex, Caroline Barros and husband, Epi, Mary Trujillo, all of Albuquerque and Lucille Montoya and husband, Bob of Barstow, CA; brothers, Gillie Sedillo, David Sedillo and wife, Mae, and Solomon Sedillo; grandsons, Christopher Parrish and Marcus Allison of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Aubriana and Kaitlin Triplett of El Paso, TX; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Anita Sedillo; mother-in-law, Bertha Parrish; and brothers, Abel and Barney Sedillo. Frances worked for the Albuquerque Public Schools System with the majority of her tenure being at Eugene Field Elementary School. She was a Community Activist, representing the people from the South Broadway neighborhood. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at St. Frances Xavier Church, corner of Broadway and Pacific SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Pallbearers will be Alex and Steve Gallegos, Flavio Chavez, Epi Barros, David Sedillo and Solomon Sedillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry, Ricardo and Tony Barros, Larry, Diego and Julian Gallegos, Ramon Chavez, Abel, Andy, Michael, Louie, Barney, Daniel, Zeke and Gino Sedillo, and Joey and Robert Trujillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE. Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, 265-5959. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998
Ridenour -- Marie Cameron Ridenour, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Sunday, May 3, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Harold V. Ridenour of the family home; daughter, Carole J. Hicks of Albuquerque; sons, Larry C. Ridenour of Southgate, MI and James H. Ridenour of Saginaw, MI; 20 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ridenour was preceded in death by her son, Donald J. Ridenour. Services and interment will take place in Michigan. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Published on: Tue May 05, 1998