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WHITE, LOR June 16, 1923 February 27, 2015 When you read this, I will be at the big beautiful golf course in the sky waiting for my tee time. What a wondrous life it has been. Born in California (second generation) with loving parents and a beautiful sister, Sally, who gave me four handsome nephews. I was married to Samuel Behrens, who came up here much too soon. I have two terrific daughters, Samantha Blauwkamp, married to Rol, making her a stepmother to nine adult children and grandmother to 16 little ones. (He loved to call me his "precious mother-in-law!") Donna Motsinger, married to Ted, a wonderful man of many talents. Those two gave me three special grandsons, Dylan, Luke, married to Rachel, and Jeffrey married to Melissa who gave me my great-granddaughter, Kaileigh. All though living far away from us but very much in our hearts are Raychel, Whitley, Brandon, Nolan, Jeff, Tara, and Hailey. In 1969, while visiting friends in Hawaii I met Van White. Little did I think a year later I would be living in the "Land of Enchantment" married to my precious Van, who became a loving father to my girls. We shared 44 years sharing new adventures, seeing a lot of this world, and a love that was so special. Because of Van's well-known and respected business, Albuquerque Safe Company, I was invited on the Board of Directors of various organizations. What fun it was to be on the Oversight Building Committee for the new Albuquerque Convention Center. What an honor to be the first woman to tour the site (although a hard hat really ruins a hairdo). Being a part of the Navy League, when it was being established in New Mexico, was another great experience. An interesting board was the Better Business Bureau. Amazing what people have to complain about and also how some businesses are run. The Pilot Club had an outstanding membership and was known for giving to the community. The Santa Fe Opera was enriched by an amazing group of women in the Albuquerque Opera Guild. We spent hours preparing and hosting the most exquisite formal holiday dinner parties for several years with all of the proceeds going to the Opera. Knowing my love of theater, I was on and off the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque Little Theater for several years. That was years of fun. The year I was treasurer they would place a large L in the theater window. This would tell me, when I was on my way to the Albuquerque Country Club, that they needed me to come in and sign checks! Being a part of the theater was a grand experience. One of my most rewarding board experiences was working on the Board of Goodwill Industries. Spending 23 years with them and honored to serve three years as President. Van and I re-established the Mercedes Benz Club in 1973 and what fun times we've had all these years. Serving on the Amapola Garden Club Board was a delight. While my illness prevented me from becoming club president, the club made me their Honorary 2015 President. What a great bunch of gals. I was honored to have been involved with the Sun Country Golf Association almost since its inception. The Association benefits and represents all amateur golfers. Being a board member involved traveling to various golf courses around the State and El Paso. They do so much work for tournaments, rules, course measurements and are responsible for our handicaps, among many other duties. Having broken my leg skiing (6 months in a cast), I had to give up tennis and golf became my real passion. In those days, we "girls" from the Albuquerque Country Club (the best country club in the State) traveled all around New Mexico playing in special tournaments including some in Arizona. What a bunch of fun gals. They're all up here now playing lots of golf and bridge, and waiting for me to teach them Mah-Jongg. Being a member of the Women's Golf Association I became a Board Member on and off for years, serving as President in 1984. Those were wonderful years. So many talented women to have as friends and so many golf games, lunches, and parties almost every weekend at the Club. What a life! Gotta go. They just called us, God's "Fearsome Foursome," to the tee box. We're a heck of a team. My partners are Dylan, Bria, and Reva Jo. My favorite caddy is my adorable son, Robin, who is always telling me to keep my head down. See ya, but not too soon I hope. P.S. No funeral. Much too boring. Please visit our online guestbook for Lore at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun March 08, 2015
DICK, MITCHELL R. age 59 and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 after a short illness. He was born to Ralph and Cora Nell Dick on September 24, 1955. Mitchell was preceded in death by his son, Cory and he is survived by his wife, Christine Bewley; his parents, Ralph and Cora Dick; sisters, Beverly and husband Ralph Shock of Las Cruces, NM, and Donna and husband Mark Lollman of Kansas City, MO. He has two granddaughters, Klairissa and Sabrina Dick of Edgewood, NM and a step-son, Matthew Bewley of Albuquerque. Mitchell retired from General Electric Company. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
Published on: Wed March 04, 2015
RUIZ, LEONARD P. In Memory of a Special Dad on his 20th Angel Anniversary Thinking of you and missing you on this day and wishing I'd said all the things I never got to say. Because it seemed I took your love for granted, that I know I only wish I'd told you then how much I love you so. For if I ever needed you you'd never turn your back you'd pick me up each time I'd fall and put me back on track. And since you've gone I miss you so and realize what I had ... a parent with a heart of gold --the world's most special Dad. 20 years and it doesn't seem so Still miss you dearly, Donna
Published on: Wed March 04, 2015
WHITE, LOR June 16, 1923 February 27, 2015 When you read this, I will be at the big beautiful golf course in the sky waiting for my tee time. What a wondrous life it has been. Born in California (second generation) with loving parents and a beautiful sister, Sally, who gave me four handsome nephews. I was married to Samuel Behrens, who came up here much too soon. I have two terrific daughters, Samantha Blauwkamp, married to Rol, making her a stepmother to nine adult children and grandmother to 16 little ones. (He loved to call me his "precious mother-in-law!") Donna Motsinger, married to Ted, a wonderful man of many talents. Those two gave me three special grandsons, Dylan, Luke, married to Rachel, and Jeffrey married to Melissa who gave me my great-granddaughter, Kaileigh. All though living far away from us but very much in our hearts are Raychel, Whitley, Brandon, Nolan, Jeff, Tara, and Hailey. In 1969, while visiting friends in Hawaii I met Van White. Little did I think a year later I would be living in the "Land of Enchantment" married to my precious Van, who became a loving father to my girls. We shared 44 years sharing new adventures, seeing a lot of this world, and a love that was so special. Because of Van's well-known and respected business, Albuquerque Safe Company, I was invited on the Board of Directors of various organizations. What fun it was to be on the Oversight Building Committee for the new Albuquerque Convention Center. What an honor to be the first woman to tour the site (although a hard hat really ruins a hairdo). Being a part of the Navy League, when it was being established in New Mexico, was another great experience. An interesting board was the Better Business Bureau. Amazing what people have to complain about and also how some businesses are run. The Pilot Club had an outstanding membership and was known for giving to the community. The Santa Fe Opera was enriched by an amazing group of women in the Albuquerque Opera Guild. We spent hours preparing and hosting the most exquisite formal holiday dinner parties for several years with all of the proceeds going to the Opera. Knowing my love of theater, I was on and off the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque Little Theater for several years. That was years of fun. The year I was treasurer they would place a large L in the theater window. This would tell me, when I was on my way to the Albuquerque Country Club, that they needed me to come in and sign checks! Being a part of the theater was a grand experience. One of my most rewarding board experiences was working on the Board of Goodwill Industries. Spending 23 years with them and honored to serve three years as President. Van and I re-established the Mercedes Benz Club in 1973 and what fun times we've had all these years. Serving on the Amapola Garden Club Board was a delight. While my illness prevented me from becoming club president, the club made me their Honorary 2015 President. What a great bunch of gals. I was honored to have been involved with the Sun Country Golf Association almost since its inception. The Association benefits and represents all amateur golfers. Being a board member involved traveling to various golf courses around the State and El Paso. They do so much work for tournaments, rules, course measurements and are responsible for our handicaps, among many other duties. Having broken my leg skiing (6 months in a cast), I had to give up tennis and golf became my real passion. In those days, we "girls" from the Albuquerque Country Club (the best country club in the State) traveled all around New Mexico playing in special tournaments including some in Arizona. What a bunch of fun gals. They're all up here now playing lots of golf and bridge, and waiting for me to teach them Mah-Jongg. Being a member of the Women's Golf Association I became a Board Member on and off for years, serving as President in 1984. Those were wonderful years. So many talented women to have as friends and so many golf games, lunches, and parties almost every weekend at the Club. What a life! Gotta go. They just called us, God's "Fearsome Foursome," to the tee box. We're a heck of a team. My partners are Dylan, Bria, and Reva Jo. My favorite caddy is my adorable son, Robin, who is always telling me to keep my head down. See ya, but not too soon I hope. P.S. No funeral. Much too boring. Please visit our online guestbook for Lore at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Tue March 03, 2015
HARDIN, REBA YOCHAM our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, February 27, 2015. Her vivacious personality and her positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Reba was born on July 7, 1931 in Amarillo, TX. After attending Texas Christian University for one year, she married Alfred Richard Hardin, her husband of almost 64 years, on March 24, 1951. She is survived not only by her husband, but her three children: Jim Hardin and wife Effie of Tijeras, Dede Hardin Ferguson and husband David of Sandia Park and Lisa Hardin Innis and husband Mark of Albuquerque. She was blessed to have ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Geraldine (Albright) Yocham and her sister Donna V. Jackson. Reba and Dick were active members of Del Norte Baptist Church for many years where she will leave behind many beloved friends. She served as President of the Women's Missionary Union (WMU) for two terms, a total of eight years. Telling other people about Jesus was the most important thing in her life. She totally believed in God's saving grace and mercy because she experienced it so fully in her own life. Her whole family is so thankful to know that she is resting in the arms of the Lord and is totally free of suffering or pain, and that she is at peace. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Interment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Reba at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun March 01, 2015
COOPER, CHARLES E. (BUDDY) Age 68, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High School. Charles was a retired veteran having served 20 years in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by brother, Anthony Cooper; father, Charles H. Cooper; grandfather, Antonio Gonzales; grandmother, Concepcion Gonzales. He is survived by mother, Sophie Hodges; sister, Donna Brew; brother in-law, Chris Brew; son, Charles Cooper; daughter-in-law, Eva Cooper; grandson, Joshua Cooper; granddaughter, Brianna (Devin) Cooper; son, Christopher Cooper; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Cooper; grandson, Christopher (Storm) Cooper; grandson, Gabriel Cooper; uncle, Ramon Gonzales; aunt, Ernestine Gonzales and numerous cousins. Rosary will be held February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE followed by Mass at 10:30 am. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Thu February 26, 2015
COOPER, CHARLES E. (BUDDY) Age 68, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High School. Charles was a retired veteran having served 20 years in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by brother, Anthony Cooper; father, Charles H. Cooper; grandfather, Antonio Gonzales; grandmother, Concepcion Gonzales. He is survived by mother, Sophie Hodges; sister, Donna Brew; brother in-law, Chris Brew; son, Charles Cooper; daughter-in-law, Eva Cooper; grandson, Joshua Cooper; granddaughter, Brianna (Devin) Cooper; son, Christopher Cooper; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Cooper; grandson, Christopher (Storm) Cooper; grandson, Gabriel Cooper; uncle, Ramon Gonzales; aunt, Ernestine Gonzales and numerous cousins. Rosary will be held February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE followed by Mass at 10:30 am. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
BACHICHA, PRISCILLA MARY Age 80, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Mrs. Bachicha is survived by her four children, Mark Bachicha and wife, Sandra, Janet Al-Ramadhan, Pamela Bachicha and husband, Louie Lucero, Valerie Gregory and husband, Dishon; eight grandchildren, Robben, Sara, Celeste, Donna, Mark Jr., Nora, David, and Ahmad. Mrs. Bachicha was preceded in death by her son, David Bachicha; sisters, Beth Maez and Margaret Castillo. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015 in the Riverside Funeral Home Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louie Lucero, Dishon Gregory, Daniel Martinez, Robert Raymond, David Green, and Mark Bachicha Jr. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505)764-9663
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
STOVALL, MARGARET VIRGINIA (NEE) LEE The common thread that bound our family from WWI, through the roaring 20's, the great depression, WWII and into the 21st century is gone. Margaret Stovall passed away on February 12, 2015 in San Antonio, TX after suffering from complications from a fall and generally deteriorating health. Margaret was born April 18, 1916 in Childress TX, the oldest of seven children born to William Andrew Lee and Grace Virginia Ballard. Her childhood years were spent in Childress and after moves to Electra, El Paso, Plainview and Lubbock the family settled in the Poly area of Ft Worth. After graduating from Polytechnic High in 1935 she began working for SH Kress & Company in downtown Ft Worth. To Margaret, downtown Ft Worth was the most exciting place in the world. In May 1940, she was hired by the Ft Worth & Denver Railroad as a hostess on the Burlington Zephyr where she served until the outbreak of WWII after which time she was moved into the ticket office. Margaret had so many interesting stories to tell about her days growing up during the depression and her service as a hostess traveling between Houston and Denver, stopping at all points between. She learned to make every penny count and lived by the motto "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without". After marrying Claude Stovall in Weatherford, shortly after the war ended, the couple moved with their three young children to Lubbock in 1952. Claude was called into the ministry in 1955 and the family moved to New Mexico where Claude pastored eight churches and missions until 1985. Margaret made the perfect companion to her husband's ministries with her beautiful voice and always ready piano skills. She worked for many years as a secretary at the Baptist Convention of New Mexico. After living in Albuquerque for a number of years in retirement the Stovalls went back to their Texas roots and settled in Kerrville, TX. Margaret enriched the lives of everyone around her and was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and Christian. Her life was so well-lived no words here can give credit to this splendid woman. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Donna. She is survived by one brother, James Lee of Grandview, TX and his wife. She is also survived by her daughter, June Stovall of Santa Fe, NM; son Mike Stovall of San Antonio, TX, and their spouses; son-in-law, John Spruill of Maxwell, NM; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Burial will be at a future date, next to her husband, Claude, in Knox City, TX.
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
MCWHIRTER, MAX Max was born in Mountainair, New Mexico, October 1920. He had a sister, Donna Gail, who was four years older. He spent his summers helping on his grandmother's farm in House, New Mexico. In his early teens his mother passed and he and his father moved into the Shaffer Hotel. Later he attended and graduated from NMMI in Roswell, New Mexico. He worked in the family hardware store, saving money to go to college and attended UNM graduating in 1944. At that time he received his commission in the Navy and married Eleanor Humphreys of Raton, New Mexico. He served on the USS - LSM 137 in the Pacific Theater. After WW II he worked at the School of Mines in Socorro, New Mexico doing research on thunderstorm physics and cloud seeding. Then he moved to Albuquerque as he had a new job at Sandia Labs. He worked there for 28 years in a division that tested shock and vibration of metal for rockets and missiles. He retired in 1978. He and Elly were active members at First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque for many years. He taught Sunday school, was an elder and an active member in Round-Up, a family group. Max is survived by his daughter, Beth of Walnut Creek; his sister-in-law, Mary Jo Humphreys of Phoenix; and her daughter Kay Manahan and her husband, David, and their daughters, Kathleen, and Erin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elly in 2010 and his stepmother, Corona and sister, Donna Gail. A Memorial service will be held at Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE. Memorial contributions may be given to First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, 215 Locust St NE or a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Max at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Wed February 11, 2015
