Newest Obituaries
Catallo --
Mary M. Catallo, 93, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. She is survived by her daughters, Lucy Ann Wines and her husband John of Beverly Hills, FL, Joanne Schalbar and her husband Merle of Albuquerque; sister, Rose Codlin and husband Robert of Maxwell; granddaughter, Kimberlee Ly; great-granddaughter, Camaren Ly, both of Rio Rancho; and numerous loving family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Catallo and her brothers and sisters. Family was very important to Nona Mary, and she expressed her love by worrying about and praying for them. She loved working in the soil raising flowers and anything else her yard would grow. She never met anyone she didn t like and was regarded as a nice lady by all who met her. Her last wish as she thought about being with the Lord was that those remaining should not grieve her loss, but focus on living their lives. Rosary will be recited Friday, June 20, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Chee --
Hoskie Chee, 49, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2003. Hoskie was a truck driver for Penski Truck Rentals, Motor Cargo, American Freight Ways, and was working for SAIA Motor Freight Lines in Albuquerque until his illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom; and his sisters, Annie and Lucy. Hoskie is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Patricia; his sons, Eugene; Thomas; and Daniel; his daughter, Christine; his mother, Louise Chee; his sister, Kathy; and his niece, Angela and her husband, Allen Watts; one great niece, Amy and one great-nephew, Miquel. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. A viewing will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Romero Funeral Home Chapel and will follow with a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place after services. Please call Romero Funeral Home (505) 864-8501 for time and location of interment. Pallbearers will be Mike Maldonado, Gordon Matson, Miquel and Allen Watts, Justin Mills, and Woodrow Jowers. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM, 87002.
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Davis --
Linda Davis, 47, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away June 17, 2003. She was a lifetime member of the United Court of the Sandias. She is survived by her husbands, Andy Davis and Michael Shell; sister, Rosalyn Lopez of Long Beach, CA; niece, Belinda Rosales of Albuquerque; her many, many friends and the Albuquerque Pride Board. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held Sunday, June 22, 2003, 4:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to EMCC Food Bank, 314 Dallas NE, Albuquerque, 87108. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Fenty --
Ann Fenty, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 33 years, passed away on June 17, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Harold A. Fenty and wife, Rita of Torrington, CT and Jerry Fenty and wife, Rosalie of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters, Jean Swain and Carol Pardo and husband, Julio, both of Albuquerque; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Beverly Fenty of New Hartford, CT. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harold A. Fenty. Ms. Fenty enjoyed knitting, volunteering her time at senior citizen centers, and just visiting with people. A Funeral Service will be Friday, June 20, 2003, 2:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Margo Thompson, officiating. Cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loving Hands of Hospice, 8534 Yeager Dr. NE, ABQ, NM 87109. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Garcia --
Virginia C. Garcia. Dear beautiful mother, it has been one year since the angels came and took you away to God our father. We miss you and love you. Oh, precious mother, thank you for bringing us into this world. Life with you was wonderful and blessed. Thank you for your kindness and love. You meant and still mean so much to everyone that knew you. We miss your laughter and the kind things you did. We miss your food, artwork, and the angels you made. Now you are truly one of Heaven's most cherished angels. Your loving children and friends
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Gerard --
George Gerard, 79, died on Sunday night, the 8th of June. He was born in 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. During the Second World War he served in the U.S. infantry in Europe and was wounded in the Battle of Normandy. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and spent the first years after the war in radio and television. In the early fifties he and his wife Rhianwen settled in Albuquerque, where he later became a schoolteacher. He worked for A.P.S. until his retirement in 1986. George was a long-time member of the Welsh Society of New Mexico and had a deep and abiding love of Wales, his wife s native land. He loved the sea and ships, the company of friends, good music, good conversation and animals, especially cats. He is survived by Rhianwen, his wife of 55 years; daughter Valerie Gerard Dillon, her husband Stephen Dillon; granddaughter Cariad; sons Robert Gerard and his wife Sharon of Chaparral, New Mexico and Morgan Gerard of Albuquerque. A family memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th at the National Veterans Cemetery in Santa Fe where the ashes will be interred. A general memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st. at the French Mortuary Chapel, 1111 University Blvd., NE, Albuquerque. In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be sent to Amnesty International U.S.A., 322 8th Ave. N.Y.C., NY 10001 or to Oxfam America, P. O. Box 2176, Boston, Mass 82106-9986. Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Gomez --
Mrs. Esther Gomez, The family would like to thank all of 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 Street SW 247-4124
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Hamrah --
Zelma Hamrah, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 17, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia McKee of New York City; son, Richard Hamrah of Albuquerque; grandson, Michael Patrick McKee of New York City; nephews, Mike, Freddie and George, Jr.; niece, Susan Salinas and her daughters, Natalie, Sharon and Stephanie. Zelma was a member of and attended St. Joseph s on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited on Friday, June 20, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with the Legion of Mary, reciting. Communion Service for Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 505 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38101. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until time of Rosary. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Hardin --
Vivian Hardin, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Hardin of Albuquerque; sons, Tony Hardin of Seattle, WA, Terry Hardin and wife, Melissa of Albuquerque; grandson, Trevor Hardin; brother, Neil Schudy and wife, Gail of Norwood, MO; sisters, Ilene Halford and Ruth Edwards and husband, Iby, all of Mountain Grove, MO; and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church for 43 years. Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor David Coleman officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Forest Cemetery in Norwood, MO. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003
Hersey --
Helen Hersey, 65, died suddenly at her home in Albuquerque on June 6, 2003. She had recently worked as a tutor with The Albuquerque Jobs Corps Center. She is survived by her husband, Sean LaRoche; and step-daughter, Wendy LaRoche both of Albuquerque; and a cousin, Mrs. Harold Lewis of Leeds, Utah. Contributions can be sent to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741.
Published on: Fri June 20, 2003