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D'ORLANDO, CECILIA (SMITTY) Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Haven Care Cottonwood House. She was born March 6, 1921 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Ferdinand and Louise Kraut. After high school, she moved to Spokane, Washington, where she worked for many years as a waitress at the famous Davenport Hotel, Spokane's finest dining establishment visited by many noted celebrities including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. In the late 1950's, she moved to Tacoma, where she met and married the love of her life, Patrick D'Orlando on June 16, 1962. For several years they lived at an Army Base in Germany where she worked as a bank teller. In 1973, they returned to Albuquerque where Cecilia worked at 1st National Bank until her retirement. She was a member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was an avid bowler into her late 80's, belonging to several bowling leagues and traveling to bowling tournaments throughout the southwestern states. She loved gardening and outside yard work. There was never a weed or leaf in her yard. She grew and canned vegetables of all kinds. Her zucchini bread was the best ever. Survivors include one brother, Rudy Kraut and sister-in-law, Blanche Kraut, both of Pecatonica, IL; step-daughter, Judy (David) Finder of Alvarado, Texas; two granddaughters; numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Julie (Terry) Carius of Houston, Texas; and extended family and friends. Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband; step-daughter, Jenny Moran; one grandson; five sisters; and three brothers. The family would especially like to thank Pricilla Young for her long devoted friendship and Haven Care for providing Cecilia a caring, stimulating and safe environment. Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH-University with the Rosary recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 28, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Cecilia will be laid to rest on Monday, April 28, 2014, 2:15 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cecilia's honor to the Alzheimer's Association, The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Cecilia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat April 26, 2014
D'ORLANDO, CECILIA (SMITTY) Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Haven Care Cottonwood House. She was born March 6, 1921 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Ferdinand and Louise Kraut. After high school, she moved to Spokane, Washington, where she worked for many years as a waitress at the famous Davenport Hotel, Spokane's finest dining establishment visited by many noted celebrities including Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. In the late 1950's, she moved to Tacoma, where she met and married the love of her life, Patrick D'Orlando on June 16, 1962. For several years they lived at an Army Base in Germany where she worked as a bank teller. In 1973, they returned to Albuquerque where Cecilia worked at 1st National Bank until her retirement. She was a member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was an avid bowler into her late 80's, belonging to several bowling leagues and traveling to bowling tournaments throughout the southwestern states. She loved gardening and outside yard work. There was never a weed or leaf in her yard. She grew and canned vegetables of all kinds. Her zucchini bread was the best ever. Survivors include one brother, Rudy Kraut and sister-in-law, Blanche Kraut, both of Pecatonica, IL; step-daughter, Judy (David) Finder of Alvarado, Texas; two granddaughters; numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Julie (Terry) Carius of Houston, Texas; and extended family and friends. Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband; step-daughter, Jenny Moran; one grandson; five sisters; and three brothers. The family would especially like to thank Pricilla Young for her long devoted friendship and Haven Care for providing Cecilia a caring, stimulating and safe environment. Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH-University with the Rosary recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 28, 2014, 8:30 a.m., at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Cecilia will be laid to rest on Monday, April 28, 2014, 2:15 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cecilia's honor to the Alzheimer's Association, The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Cecilia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Fri April 25, 2014
ARAGON, JOSEPH "JOE" 1926 - 2014 Joseph "Joe" Aragon, age 87, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he participated as a Lector and was a homebound Eucharistic Minister. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He taught at Los Lunas High School for 35 years. Joe taught English, Drama, Speech and Debate. He was also a local car salesman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Beatrice Sanchez Aragon; and parents, Telesfor and Leduvina Aragon. Joe is survived by his loving children, Anna and husband, Richard Espinoza, Kenny Aragon, Robert and wife, Sharon Aragon, Rick Aragon, Lorraine and husband, Andres Silva, Marty and wife, Yvonne Aragon, Susan and husband, Kenny Peter and Darleen Aragon and husband, Reggie Chavez; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John S. Aragon. A Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Thursday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will be held at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Crosby, Dominic and Martin Aragon, Tony and Brendan Wilson and Tim Montoya. Sign Joe's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Published on: Wed March 26, 2014
ARAGON, JOSEPH "JOE" 1926 - 2014 Joseph "Joe" Aragon, age 87, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he participated as a Lector and was a homebound Eucharistic Minister. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He taught at Los Lunas High School for 35 years. Joe taught English, Drama, Speech and Debate. He was also a local car salesman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Beatrice Sanchez Aragon; and parents, Telesfor and Leduvina Aragon. Joe is survived by his loving children, Anna & husband, Richard Espinoza, Kenny Aragon, Robert and wife, Sharon Aragon, Rick Aragon, Lorraine and husband, Andres Silva, Marty and wife, Yvonne Aragon, Susan and husband, Kenny Peter and Darleen Aragon & husband, Reggie Chavez; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John S. Aragon. A Viewing will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Thursday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will be held at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Crosby, Dominic and Martin Aragon, Tony and Brendan Wilson and Tim Montoya. Sign Joe's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Published on: Tue March 25, 2014
SLAVIN, CONSTANCE H. Age 87, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014. She is survived by her three children and their families, Marc Slavin of Oakland, CA and his partner, Mark Heltemes; Adam Slavin of Albuquerque and wife, Paula, their children Jason and Dalia; and Susanne Wooldridge of Colorado Springs, CO and her husband, Greg, and their children, Skylar and Parker. Constance Rella Halter was born in Minneapolis, the only child of Joel Mayer Halter of Liverpool, England and the former Rose Marie Seham of Minneapolis. The family lived in a one-bedroom flat above a relative's grocery store. An uncle, Max Seham, the sole Jewish pediatrician in the Twin Cities, was an active figure in the Democrat-Farmer-Labor party, and inspired an early interest in politics and civil rights. At 13, Connie moved with her parents to Seattle, where she found a welcoming and egalitarian Jewish community that held her devotion throughout her life. She completed undergraduate studies in sociology at the University of Washington, then moved to San Francisco in the early 1950's where she began a career writing advertising copy at CBS radio, and taught Sunday School at the city's reform synagogue, Temple Emanuel. Her family often heard stories of luminaries such as Edward R. Murrow and Bing Crosby whom she worked alongside in her radio days. In 1955, she married Gerald M. Slavin. The family spent three years in Brazil, where Jerry served in the U. S. Foreign Service. They moved to Albuquerque in 1965. Connie worked as a substitute teacher for grades 1-6 in the Albuquerque Public Schools. She then returned to graduate school, completed a masters degree in health education at the University of New Mexico, and began another career as a disability adjudicator for the State of New Mexico. She was an early and ardent champion of health and environmental causes. She supported a national movement for zero population growth in the 1960's and advocated for curbside recycling in the 1970's. She was also an enthusiastic shopper whose interests extended to interior design and fashion. She designed the family's home in the classic adobe style of New Mexico, and often said she regarded it, next to her children, as her best accomplishment. The family would like to thank the exceptional team of caregivers who made Connie's last years comfortable: Mary Medlin, Matthew Anderson, Cassandra Chavez, Autumn Cramer, Denise Duran, Roseann Padilla, Lyndon Phelps, Marianita Salais, and Trevor Trent. Graveside Service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albuquerque Hadassah, 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guest book for Connie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun January 12, 2014
SLAVIN, CONSTANCE H. Age 87, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014. She is survived by her three children and their families, Marc Slavin of Oakland, CA and his partner, Mark Heltemes; Adam Slavin of Albuquerque and wife, Paula, their children Jason and Dalia; and Susanne Wooldridge of Colorado Springs, CO and her husband, Greg, and their children, Skylar and Parker. Constance Rella Halter was born in Minneapolis, the only child of Joel Mayer Halter of Liverpool, England and the former Rose Marie Seham of Minneapolis. The family lived in a one-bedroom flat above a relative's grocery store. An uncle, Max Seham, the sole Jewish pediatrician in the Twin Cities, was an active figure in the Democrat-Farmer-Labor party, and inspired an early interest in politics and civil rights. At 13, Connie moved with her parents to Seattle, where she found a welcoming and egalitarian Jewish community that held her devotion throughout her life. She completed undergraduate studies in sociology at the University of Washington, then moved to San Francisco in the early 1950's where she began a career writing advertising copy at CBS radio, and taught Sunday School at the city's reform synagogue, Temple Emanuel. Her family often heard stories of luminaries such as Edward R. Murrow and Bing Crosby whom she worked alongside in her radio days. In 1955, she married Gerald M. Slavin. The family spent three years in Brazil, where Jerry served in the U. S. Foreign Service. They moved to Albuquerque in 1965. Connie worked as a substitute teacher for grades 1-6 in the Albuquerque Public Schools. She then returned to graduate school, completed a masters degree in health education at the University of New Mexico, and began another career as a disability adjudicator for the State of New Mexico. She was an early and ardent champion of health and environmental causes. She supported a national movement for zero population growth in the 1960's and advocated for curbside recycling in the 1970's. She was also an enthusiastic shopper whose interests extended to interior design and fashion. She designed the family's home in the classic adobe style of New Mexico, and often said she regarded it, next to her children, as her best accomplishment. The family would like to thank the exceptional team of caregivers who made Connie's last years comfortable: Mary Medlin, Matthew Anderson, Cassandra Chavez, Autumn Cramer, Denise Duran, Roseann Padilla, Lyndon Phelps, Marianita Salais, and Trevor Trent. Graveside Service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albuquerque Hadassah, 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87109. Please visit our online guest book for Connie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sat January 11, 2014
KNIGHT, CHRIS After a truly inspirational and valiant stand against cancer, Chris Knight passed away on Nov. 20, 2013 peacefully in her home surrounded by family at age 63. Chris' mom and dad were looking to set roots in California in the 1940s and on their journey had car trouble in Albuquerque. They loved Albuquerque so much they made it their home. Chris and all of her siblings were born here and what a great family that started! She, as well as all three of her siblings and her two daughters graduated from Valley High School even sharing some of the same teachers. Chris was an amazing, supportive wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Everyone would agree she was the life of the party. She always enjoyed social gatherings with friends and family. Everyone joked she could smell a party across town! Surprisingly, most of the family lives fairly near and saw "Aunt" Chris frequently she was their favorite. Chris is survived by her husband, Lew; daughter Martha, son-in-law Mike and granddaughter, Claire Marie; daughter Crissy and finance Carl; brother Harry Crosby; brother Bill Crosby; sister Barbara Perry and husband, Miles; four nieces; two nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-nephew. Chris was passionate about helping terminal children pursue their wishes. We are asking any donations be made to the New Mexico chapter of Make-a-Wish Foundation. You can donate at https://newmexico.wish.org/ways-to-help/giving/donate.
Published on: Sun December 22, 2013
KNOWLES, RICHARD T. "DICK", LT. GEN. (RET) Memorial services will be held at Pearson Auditorium at the New Mexico Military Institute at 3:00 PM Thursday, September 26, for Lt. Gen. R. T. Knowles (ret) who passed away on September 18, 2013. Dr. Douglas Mills of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 900 South Main Street, Roswell, New Mexico. Dick Knowles was born in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kay Knowles. He is survived by his daughters, Diane Buchwald, Katherine Buck, Rebecca Crosby and her sweetheart, Gregg Brown, his son, Richard J. Knowles and his wife, Sandra Clinton, and his stepsons, Stanley Warfield Crosby III and Steven Wood Chaney and his wife Laurie. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dick left the University of Illinois to join the army in 1942. His military career spanned more than three decades. He retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant General, having served in three wars. After his retirement, Dick moved to Roswell, New Mexico, opened an antique store, and ultimately served for 16 years as State Representative for District 57. Dick's life spanned nearly a century of remarkable experiences, ranging from remembering the first time he saw an automobile, seeing Frank Capone's funeral parade in Chicago in 1924, training as a young officer candidate in the ROTC on horses, captaining the fencing team for the University of Illinois that contended for a national championship, and witnessing an atomic bomb test in Nevada. He went to silent movies for a nickel and had an email account. He was known for his open mind, quick wit, and outgoing personality. While his military and civilian accomplishments are too numerous to mention in detail, he was awarded the Silver Star for Valor during the Korean Conflict and Congressional Medal of Honor Society Distinguished Citizen Award in 1994. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The NMMI Foundation, Inc., 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88201. Condolences maybe made online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Published on: Mon September 23, 2013
KNOWLES, RICHARD T. "DICK", LT. GEN. (RET) Memorial services will be held at Pearson Auditorium at the New Mexico Military Institute at 3:00 PM Thursday, September 26, for Lt. Gen. R. T. Knowles (ret) who passed away on September 18, 2013. Dr. Douglas Mills of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 25, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 900 South Main Street, Roswell, New Mexico. Dick Knowles was born in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Kay Knowles. He is survived by his daughters, Diane Buchwald, Katherine Buck, Rebecca Crosby and her sweetheart, Gregg Brown, his son, Richard J. Knowles and his wife, Sandra Clinton, and his stepsons, Stanley Warfield Crosby III and Steven Wood Chaney and his wife Laurie. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dick left the University of Illinois to join the army in 1942. His military career spanned more than three decades. He retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant General, having served in three wars. After his retirement, Dick moved to Roswell, New Mexico, opened an antique store, and ultimately served for 16 years as State Representative for District 57. Dick's life spanned nearly a century of remarkable experiences, ranging from remembering the first time he saw an automobile, seeing Frank Capone's funeral parade in Chicago in 1924, training as a young officer candidate in the ROTC on horses, captaining the fencing team for the University of Illinois that contended for a national championship, and witnessing an atomic bomb test in Nevada. He went to silent movies for a nickel and had an email account. He was known for his open mind, quick wit, and outgoing personality. While his military and civilian accomplishments are too numerous to mention in detail, he was awarded the Silver Star for Valor during the Korean Conflict and Congressional Medal of Honor Society Distinguished Citizen Award in 1994. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The NMMI Foundation, Inc., 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88201. Condolences maybe made online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Published on: Sun September 22, 2013
TAICHERT, ROBERT The entire Santa Fe Opera family mourns the death of one of the founding members of the Board of Directors, and its first president, Robert Taichert. As a young lawyer, he was one of a group of Santa Fe business and professionals recruited by John Crosby in 1956 to form an opera company for Santa Fe. In later years Mr. Taichert was fond of saying, "We had no idea what lie ahead, but we were persuaded by John Crosby's thoughtful eloquence." In recent years he marveled at the stature of the Company with great pride in the part he played. The Opera family extends its deepest sympathy to his wife Zane, family and friends. Mr. Taichert, who was made an Honorary Trustee in 2006, will be well remembered in the history of The Santa Fe Opera. Joseph M. Bryan, Chairman Susan F. Morris, President Charles MacKay, General Director
Published on: Mon September 09, 2013
