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Obituary for WHALEY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday March 02, 2007

Esther Stoner Whaley, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, went to see the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. She is survived by her son, Larry Whaley and wife, Joyce, of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Karl Whaley, Kristi Martinez and husband, Sean, and Kevin Whaley, all of Albuquerque; two great-grandchildren, Zevin and Jacob Martinez; brother, Ronald Stoner and wife, Bonnie, of San Jon, NM; nieces and nephews, Ronnie, Rodney and Rhonda Stoner, and Art, Chuck and Bona Jean Walker; and other relatives and friends. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Oran and Mable Stoner; brothers, Buddy Stoner, Oran Stoner, Richard Stoner and Marshall Stoner; and one sister, Inita Walker. She was born on July 24, 1919 in Nara Visa, NM and graduated from Nara Visa High School. After moving to Albuquerque she proudly worked for Furr's Cafeteria for 22 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Graveside Services with viewing will be held at Nara Visa Cemetery, Nara Visa, NM on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Suite 225, 87110. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400