Newest Obituaries
Earl -- M.L."Mike" Earl, 81, a resident of Albuquerque for 45 years, died on Wednesday, October 21, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Earl; sons, Michael L. Earl and wife, Lea, Terry L. Earl and wife, Sally, and Patrick R. Earl and wife, Laura; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and sister, Meta D. Gritsch. He was preceded in death by his son, Eugene N. Earl. Lt. Commander Earl served his country in the US Navy for 20 years during World War II, and the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the NAVY MARS and ARRL. Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 25, 1998, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 26, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE, with Father Joe Vigil, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. 
Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Estes -- Anne Marie Estes, age 34, died Wednesday, October 21, 1998. She was born in Albuquerque, raised in El Paso, and returned to Albuquerque to attend UNM in 1982. She is survived by her parents, Roger D. and Sheila Estes of Albuquerque; grandmother, Ette Estes of Albuquerque; brother, David D. Estes of Albuquerque; niece, Celeste Estes; nephew, Ethan Estes, both of Albuquerque; uncle, Robert W. Estes of Albuquerque; aunt, Eunice Kinney of Artesia, NM. She was a member of Calvary Chapel. A Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Sunset Memorial Park. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, 4351 Garden City Drive, Ste. 406, Landover, MD 20785, or a charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Garcia -- The family of Gaspar C. Garcia, Jr., wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who attended the Rosary and Mass for Mr. Garcia. Special thanks to Albert Parra for reciting the Rosary; to Fr. Lucero for the beautiful Mass; all those whos thoughts and prayers were with us; to those who sent the beautiful floral tributes and memorial tributes; and to those who sent food. Your kindness will always be remembered. Services were under the direction of Garica Mortuary. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Glover -- Gordon Thomas Glover, born in Salina, Kansas March 4, 1916, died October 23, 1998, in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Glover; son, Tom Glover and wife, Mary; daughter, Pat Glover; and 2 granddaughters, Trisha and Carrie. Gordon received a BS and MS in metallurgical engineering at the University of Alabama. He built and operated flotation mills in Southwestern New Mexico before his retirement in 1981. During his lifetime he was very active in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in Albuquerque on Thursday, October 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd NE, with Rev. Fred Dorisse and Rev. Glenn Ricketts officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Gordon's name to Monte Vista Christian Church, or your favorite charity. Cremation arrangements by Direct Services, 4501-4th St, NW, Albuquerque, NM. 343-8008 Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Janus -- Phyllis E. Janus, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Thursday, October 22, 1998. She is survived by her loving children, Judith A. Korus of Albuquerque, Thomas G. Janus and wife, Marilyn of Hagerstown, MD, and Michael J. Janus and wife, Nona of San Diego, CA; loving grandchildren, Julie, Jamie, Jeannie, Bryant, Erik, Vanessa, Mark Jonathan Hall, and David; loving great-grandchildren, Jacqueline and Tatum; loving sisters, Anne Cukierski, Dorothy Lewandowski, and Barbara Habig; and loving brothers, Frank Cukierski and Joseph Cukierski. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chester L. Janus and by her loving daughter, Sandra Lee Condrey. Mrs. Janus was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd, NE, with Judith A. Korus reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, with Father Bob Chabot Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to time of Rosary. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Lerma -- The family of Mr. Joe L. Lerma wishes to thank all their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosaries and Funeral Services for Mr. Lerma. 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 and Sons Mortuary, 400-3rd St, SW. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Lucero -- Elijio Louis"Junior" Lucero, 46, of Encino, NM, was called to a better place to be with his heavenly father on October 23, 1998. Louis died Friday at Ruidoso Care Center. He was born October 18, 1952, at Encino, NM to the home of Jose Elijio and Emma Chavez Lucero. He attended school at Encino and Vaughn, NM. Elijio was a resident of ENMRSH in Santa Rosa from 1986-1992. For the past seven years he made his home at Ruidoso Care Center where he was employed at Allsups Convenience Stores, Pizza Hut, and Si Senor Restaurant. Louis participated in Special Olympics where he has won many medals. He most recently participated in the Special Olympics at Artesia on October 16th. Louis was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Encino, NM. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frank Chavez and his paternal grandparents, Jose and Eva Rivera. Survivors includes: his parents, Jose Elijio and Emma Lucero of the home in Encino; one sister, Christine Perea of Edgewood, NM; one brother, Ernest and wife, Cindy of Clovis; nieces, Felicity, Melanie and Trindy; three nephews, Ernie, Joseph and Lance. A very special grandmother, Lola Chavez of Encino. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 1998 from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Encino. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the church at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26 with Father Patrick Duffy, Celebrant of the Mass. Burial will follow at Encino Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adan Rivera, Robert Rivera, Ismael Rivera, Evaristo Rivera, Alfonso Chavez, Paul"Tito" Chavez, and Gary Archuleta. Honorary bearers will be the residents of Ruidosos Care Center. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Sunday from the church. All arrangements are entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street, Santa Rosa, NM (505) 472-3369 Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Lucero -- The family of Sipio Lucero wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Arrangements were under the direction of Garcia Mortuary. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Martinez -- The family of Mrs. Adelicia Martinez would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes. A special thank-you to Father Ramon Aragon, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Rachel Humphrey and the Legion of Mary for reciting the Rosary and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd, SW, in charge of the arrangements. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998
Moreno -- The family of Mrs. Anita Moreno would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes. A special thank-you to Father Tom Greaney, Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, Celebrant of the Mass, to Deacon Manuel Gallegos, for reciting the Rosary and to the Pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd, SW, in charge of the arrangements. Published on: Sun October 25, 1998