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Montano -- Mary A. Montano, 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 2, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Dell Garcia of Bernalillo; sons, Isidro E. Montano, and Nick G. Montano and wife, Rene, all of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; nephew, Joe David Montano; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Isidro Montano; son, Edward M. Montano; grandson, Danny Obermiller; and sister-in-law, Flora Montano. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Horace Garcia reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th Street NW, with Fr. John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Anthony Montano, Horace Garcia, Benji Martinez, Robert Lucas, Zachary Wesley, and David Montano. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon April 06, 1998

Montano -- Mary A. Montano, 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 2, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Dell Garcia of Bernalillo; sons, Isidro E. Montano, and Nick G. Montano and wife, Rene, all of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; nephew, Joe David Montano; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Isidro Montano; son, Edward M. Montano; grandson, Danny Obermiller; and sister-in-law, Flora Montano. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Horace Garcia reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th Street NW, with Fr. John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Anthony Montano, Horace Garcia, Benji Martinez, Robert Lucas, Zachary Wesley, and David Montano. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun April 05, 1998

Chiordi -- Joshua Nathaniel Chiordi, 18 years young, of Albuquerque, died March 31, 1998. He was the beloved son of Christy Chiordi of Albuquerque and David Chiordi of Palm Springs, CA, and David's wife, Dana Chiordi. Joshua is also survived by his older brother, Jeremy and his younger brother, Chad; grandparents, Mary Lou Kensler of Albuquerque, Martha and Ben Hite of Palm Springs, and Hilda Chiordi of Albuquerque; uncles and aunts, Tom Kensler af Arvada, CO, Siro Chiordi of Palm Springs, Mike and Helena McMullen of Albuquerque, Cindy Garcia of Albuquerque, Fine and Rio Score of Palm Springs, Daria and Bobby Lucarelli of West Covina, CA, and Pauline and Hughey Hardman of Anaheim, CA; and seven cousins. Joshua was born April 26, 1979 in Albuquerque. He attended Whittier grade school and Wilson and McKinley middle schools in Albuquerque, and Westminster (Colo.) and Arvada (Colo.) high schools. Services will be held Saturday, April 4, 3:00 p.m., at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, in Albuquerque. Donations in Joshua Chiordi's memory can be made to New Mexico Survivors of Homicide, Inc., P.O. Box 7895, Albuquerque, NM 87194-7895 or to Parents of Murdered Children, 100 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
        Published on: Sat April 04, 1998

Montano -- Mary A. Montano, 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 2, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Dell Garcia of Bernalillo; sons, Isidro E. Montano, and Nick G. Montano and wife, Rene, all of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; nephew, Joe David Montano; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Isidro Montano; son, Edward M. Montano; grandson, Danny Obermiller; and sister-in-law, Flora Montano. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Horace Garcia reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th Street NW, with Fr. John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Anthony Montano, Horace Garcia, Benji Martinez, Robert Lucas, Zachary Wesley, and David Montano. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat April 04, 1998

Chavez -- Richard Thomas Chavez Jr., 42, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, March 23, 1998. He was born on July 6, 1955. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Frances of the family home; one son, Richard Chavez III; parents, Richard Sr. and Consuelo Chavez; one brother, Robert; sister, Geraldine Maron and husband, Paul; grandmother, Frances Sandoval; niece, Nichol Maron; nephew, Damian Maron; two step-daughters, Anita Escalante and husband, Pete, and Antoinette Benavidez; step-son, Michael Benavidez; step-grandchildren, Yvette, Mary Ellen, Pete Jr. and Marissa; aunts, Theresa Ortiz and husband, Jerry, Elena O'Connell and husband, Bill, MaryAnn Murphy and husband, Jerry; uncles, Herman Sandoval and wife, Cecilia, Benny Shirley and wife, Cora; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Rodriguez and husband, Alex, Evelyn Montoya and husband, Joe, Rhonda Ashcraft and husband, Terry; brothers-in-law, Rufino Padilla and wife, Gina of San Antonio, TX, and Roy Padilla. Funeral services will be conducted this morning, 11:00 a.m., at Victory Outreach, 933 San Mateo NE, on the corner of San Mateo and Lomas, with the Pastor Al Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casketbearers will be Pedro Escalante, Alex Rodriguez, Martin Varela, Timothy Murphy, Herman Sandoval, and David Reyes. Honorary casketbearers will be Michael Benavidez, Joseph Diaz, John Montoya, Bill O'Connell, Jerry Ortiz, and Jerry Murphy. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Avenue SW.
        Published on: Fri March 27, 1998

Chavez -- Richard Thomas Chavez Jr., 42, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, March 23, 1998. He was born on July 6, 1955. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Frances of the family home; one son, Richard Chavez III; parents, Richard Sr. and Consuelo Chavez; one brother, Robert; sister, Geraldine Maron and husband, Paul; grandmother, Frances Sandoval; two step-daughters, Anita Escalante and husband, Pete, and Antoinette Benavidez; step-son, Michael Benavidez; step-grandchildren, Yvette, Mary Ellen, Pete Jr.; aunts, Theresa Ortiz and husband, Jerry, Elena O'Connell and husband, Bill, MaryAnn Murphy and husband, Jerry; uncles, Herman Sandoval and wife, Cecilia, Benny Shirley and wife, Cora; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Rodriguez and husband, Alex, Evelyn Montoya and husband, Joe, Rhonda Ashcraft and husband, Terry; brothers-in-law, Rufino Padilla and wife, Gina of San Antonio, TX, and Roy Padilla. Services will be conducted this evening at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, 11:00 a.m., at Victory Outreach, 931 San Mateo NE, with Pastor Al Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casketbearers will be Pedro Escalante, Alex Rodriguez, Martin Varela, Timothy Murphy, Herman Sandoval, and David Reyes. Honorary casketbearers will be Michael Benavidez, Joseph Diaz, John Montoya, Bill O'Connell, Jerry Ortiz, and Jerry Murphy. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Avenue SW.
        Published on: Thu March 26, 1998

Sisneros -- Mrs. Lucy G. Sisneros, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 21, 1998. Mrs. Sisneros is survived by one son, Ralph Garcia and wife, Jeannie of Irvine, CA; daughters, Libby Garcia and Jimmy Lucero, Frances Zimmerly and husband, Juan, Betty Johnson and husband, Mike; two brothers, Gilbert Griego and wife, Mary, and Augustin Griego and wife, Joann; eight sisters, Tillie Garcia and husband, Ross, Charlotte Serna, Lena Garcia, Ruby Martinez and husband, Johnny, Vergie Narvaes and husband, Skippy, Stella Sandoval and husband, Benny, Rosemary Montoya and husband, Tony, and Bea Baca and husband, Alex of Downey, CA; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Richard Sanchez and wife, Debbie; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sisneros was a member of the Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Gabriella Nieto will recite the rosary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with final viewing at the church from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Father Aragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Richard Sanchez, Michael Johnson Jr., Jason Zimmerly, David Barton, Jerry Garcia and Jeremy Unale. Honorary pallbearers will be Manny Jaramillo, David Zelink, Dennis Narvaez, Wayne Griego, Ernest Brugess, George Griego and Edwin Baca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Tue March 24, 1998

Herrera -- Mr. Herbert Herrera, 65, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away March 12, 1998. Mr. Herrera is survived by four sons, Pancho Herrera and wife, Eloisa, Mariano Herrera, Carlos Herrera, and Johnny Herrera; three sisters, Lucy Lucero and husband, Ernie, Priscilla Funkey and husband, Al, and Charlena Lopez; one grandson, Rick Herrera; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 1998, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m., by Deacon Alfonso Montoya and a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m., Deacon Alfonso Montoya, Officiant. Interment will follow in the Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Herrera, Johnny Herrera, Robert Lopez, David H. Garcia, Juan Acosta, and Casey Lovato. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Nolasco and Charlotte Lopez. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat March 14, 1998

Lopez -- Pauline G. Lopez, 87, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 1998. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Lopez; son, James Lopez; and brother, Castullo Gutierrez. She is survived by four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Viewing will be on Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Alameda. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens Cemetery, 9500 San Pedro Blvd. NE. Pallbearers are grandson, James A. Lopez II; great-grandsons, James A. Lopez III and David Sean Lopez; cousins, Quireno Garcia and Clarence Garcia; and nephew, Tony Gutierrez. Honorary pallbearer is cousin, Epifaino Garcia. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 343-8008, 4501 4th NW.
        Published on: Wed March 11, 1998

Vigil -- Mary Grande Vigil, born January 6, 1898 lived to be 100 years young. A life-long resident of Albuquerque, she passed away peacefully at St. Francis Nursing Home Thursday, March 5, 1998. She is survived by two children, Carmen Montoya and husband, Antonio, and Martin Vigil and long-time dedicated companion, Helen Kenney. Mary was also a mother to a second family, her granddaughters, Teresa Marie and Connie Louise. She raised the girls with their father when her daughter-in-law, Marie passed away. The girls were ages 4 and 2 at the time. This act of love was a testimony to her spirit of unselfish giving to her family and all those around her. She is also survived by one sister, Rose Garcia of Hesperia, CA; loving granddaughters, Frances Montoya of Albuquerque, Teresa Muldez and husband, Fran of Clayton, NM, Connie Spence and husband, Michael of Star, ID; and grandson, Richard Montoya and wife, Fran of Albuquerque; five great-grandchildren, Rachel Muldez, David Montoya, Mike Montoya, Stephen Montoya and Gabriel Martin Spence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; her parents, Charlie and Carmelita Garcia Grande; her brothers, Diamonte Grande, Milton Grande; and sisters, Margaret Richardi and Felicia Richardson. She had many friends and acquaintances from her many years of service with J.C. Penney in downtown Albuquerque. Mary lived a very active life through her 94th birthday. Her father, Charlie Grande was born in Naples, Italy and was a pioneer businessman in Albuquerque. He was the proprietor of the White House Hotel and Restaurant-Saloon located on Railroad Avenue across the train depot in"New Albuquerque," now known as First Street. The family wishes to acknowledge Carmen and Frances Montoya for their daily loving care of our mother while she was at St. Francis Nursing Home as well as the staff at St. Francis for the wonderful care they gave to Mary over the past five years. Rosary will be held on Sunday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
        Published on: Tue March 10, 1998