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Obituary for Thomsen


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 06, 1999

Kurt E. Thomsen, 42, a resident of Albuquerque for two years, died Saturday, July 31, 1999. He is survived by his father, Charles Thomsen of Albuquerque; sisters, Jean Thomsen-Youel and husband, Roger of Arizona, LuAnn Gatson and husband, Lawrence and Diana Roy, all of Nebraska; and nephews, Masada and Ivan Roy. He is also survived by his aunt, Janet Waddill and her daughters, Cindy Richardson and Julie Alcorn; his uncle, Paul J. Thomsen and wife, Waltraud (Wally) and their daughter, Paula Sue and his aunt, Phyllis Larsen and husband, Paul and their children, Jeff, Janice and Pamela. Kurt was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Thomsen in 1994. He loved singing and was a part of the San Francisco Men's Chorus, touring with them in the early 80's. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held Saturday, August 7, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. .DMPria (Vicki) Bargas Baca, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 5, 1999 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter, Imelda Martinez and husband, Vivian of Denver, CO; son, Leonard Baca and wife, Eleanor of Louisville, CO; and daughter, Mary Lou Jaramillo and husband, Placido of Dallas, TX; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her only surviving sister, Jennie Bargas Garcia of Albuquerque. Mr. Baca joins her husband, Marcus, who recently passed away, and with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marie Adele; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Baca was born in Albuquerque to Martin and Victoriana Bargas. Vicki was a faithful Catholic and was actively involved in church activities throughout her life. she loved sewing, painting, and dancing the polka. Vicki opened her home to all and nurtured them with warmth, humor, and her delicious meals. She devoted her final years to caring for her husband at home during his long illness. Vicki seasoned our lives with love and brought brightness to the world, which will live on in the hearts of her large extended family and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 1999, at Church of the Risen Savior with her brother-in-law, Father Paul Baca officiating. Friends may visit Mrs. Baca at the church before Mass. Interment will take place 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 1999, at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Saint Vincent de Paul at Church of the Risen Savior. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.