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TRAMBLEY, FRANK C. Frank C. Trambley (Decky) was born on January 24, 1928, and returned home to his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2015. Decky was born to Frank Leon Trambley and Josephine Strong Trambley and had two sisters, twin Margaret (Gayle) and Jeannine. On November 9, 1953, he married the love of his life, Delicia Tafoya, married for 61 years and had six children. Decky was a very prominent businessman who bought his first property at the age of 12. He ranched, farmed and opened up his own business Decky's Meats in 1966. He loved spending time on the ranch, irrigating, baling hay, and spending time with his cattle. He was a Mora County Commissioner in the 1960's, a member of the Mora San Miguel Electric Co-op for 18 years, mayordomo of two acequias since the age of 18, a life-long Republican and Chairman of the County Republican Party in the 1950's and subsequently in the late 1960's. Decky was a life-long member of St. Gertrude's Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph; father, Frank Leon Trambley; his mother, Josephine Strong Trambley; grandson Michael Edward Meadows; father-in-law, Praxedes Tafoya; mother-in-law, Estefanita Tafoya; sister, Jeannine Martinez, brother-in-law, Ernest Martinez; twin sister, Margaret (Gayle) Lester, brother-in-law Chuck Lester; daughter-in-law, Diane (Rachel) Trambley; and his best friend Carlos Lovato, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Delicia Trambley; children: Rose Trambley; Praxedes L. Trambley, wife, Minerva; Frank Leon Trambley; Josephine Meadows, husband, Michael Meadows; Stephanie Trambley, husband, Dennis Trujillo; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Katie Martinez, husband Alfonso Martinez; little sister Josephine Vigil, husband, Benjamin Vigil; his brothers-in-law, Ernest Tafoya, Seferino Crollett, and Bonifacio Vigil; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. The Trambley family would like to thank the following caregivers that assisted: Florence Trujillo, Alice Vasquez, Virginia Trujillo, Fabby Vigil, and Shannon Maes; Esperanza, Joseph Abeyta, Antoinette Romo, and special friends, Dennis Romero, Gloria, Tom, Tom, Jr., and Daniel Gallegos. Funeral services for Mr. Trambley will be held at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Mora, NM as follows: Family viewing will begin at 5:00pm on Friday, March 6 followed by a Rosary at 7:00pm. Celebration of the funeral Mass by Father Paul Grala, SOLT is scheduled for 10:00am Saturday March 7th. Interment will follow the Mass at the Trambley Family Cemetery in Mora, NM. Serving as pallbearers will be Frank Fred Trambley, Praxedes Trambley, II, Michael Meadows, Dennis Trujillo, Ruben Trujillo, Matthew Trambley, Tom Gallegos, and Dennis Romero. Honorary pallbearers are Primo Herman Lujan, Moise Medina, and John Sanchez. Online condolences can be made at www.nelsonfuneralhomelv.com. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Trambley have been entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home, 801 Douglas Avenue, Las Vegas, NM, (505) 425-6551.
Published on: Thu March 05, 2015
NELSON, SAM (PHILIP EDWARD) 1939-2015 Sam (Philip Edward) Nelson died on February 19, 2015, at his home on San Pedro Mountain of metastatic prostate cancer. Philip was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 5, 1939 to Edna Mae Lee Nelson and John Philip Nelson, their only child. Upon his parents' move to Illinois, he grew up in the town of Roodhouse. During the summers, he lived on his grandparents' farm and was called Big Joe to his cousin's Little Jo. Here he learned the great pleasure of eating vine-ripened tomatoes. By the time he was in high school, Phil and his mother were living in El Paso, Texas. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 and served as a fireman on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. During this service, his real education commenced as he learned welding and fell in love with it. Out of the Navy, he went to Florida for more education as an engineer. This led to a job in an office building, where he learned exactly how much he did not like the "four walls" environment. In the early 1970s, Phil opened New Mexico Motorcycle Accessories, a custom bike shop at the corner of Carlisle and Central in Albuquerque. While the shop flourished, he got interested in wind and solar energy as he and others sought to go "off the grid" and "back to the land" and be as independent as possible. On the sidewalk in front of the shop, solar panels for the geodesic "Domes" were assembled, and passers-by sometimes found themselves recruited to help. When new bike shops saturated the market, he closed his and moved to the East Mountains. While he worked as an escort driver for wide loads, his CB handle was Yosemite Sam. In 1980, he opened South Mountain Wind Generator Service and contracted with Jacobs Wind Generators to do installations in New Mexico and other western states. By now, "Solar" Sam was also exploring passive solar power ideas. With his 44 on his hip, he worked as a "peace-keeper" at the storied, now-gone Golden Inn on Highway 14. By then, the name Sam had permanently replaced Phil. After leaving South Mountain, Sam built his own shop on State Highway 344 and named it Mountain Welding Service. The spacious building contained an interior loft apartment and used passive solar heating. While attending a Halloween party at The Mine Shaft Tavern, a fund-raiser for the Madrid Fire Department, he met Elisa River Stacy. Having heard references to her brother "Trucker," he asked Elisa, "Who is this Trucker? I'm not going to get shot, am I?" She laughed, they danced, and the wedding took place on November 13, 1993 at the shop. The business thrived, and Sam soon acquired additional titles as Mr. Recycle, Reuse, and Repair; Man of Metal; and a reputation as a Wheeler-dealer Horse Trader. Elisa brought creative inspiration that led to the design, fabrication, and installation of decorative metal gates all over New Mexico. The business prospered. Life was good. Sam said he was happiest when working in his shop. Elisa describes him as "a man who said what he meant and meant what he said." His enthusiasms included a good game of pool, green chili, two-step country dancing, the Edgewood Church of Christ, and the San Pedro Neighborhood Association. Sam is survived by his wife Elisa and many friends, customers, and associates. Cremation services were provided by Direct Services of Albuquerque. Elisa is grateful to Dr. Elizabeth Morgan of Palliative Care of New Mexico and nurses Michele and Becky of Hospice of New Mexico, whose care enabled Sam to die at home as he wished. A celebration of Sam's life will begin with a grave side inurnment service at Hyer Cemetery on Simmons Road off of Highway 344 at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 7, 2015. Immediately following, all are invited to a pot luck lunch and reception at Sam's Shop at 1530 State Road 344 for food and remembrances.
Published on: Tue March 03, 2015
NEWMAN, PHYLLIS NELSON Phyllis Nelson Newman, age 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great- grandmother and friend, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Henry Newman. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Dede Walden, Jason Burke, Amy Greene, Travis Leonard, Tracy Leonard, Trisha Troncosa; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Burke, daughter Sandra Starkweather and late husband B.Y. Nelson. She was a blessing to our lives and will be greatly missed. Services will be at the Unity Spiritual Center at 9800 Candelaria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00am.
Published on: Tue March 03, 2015
NEWMAN, PHYLLIS NELSON Phyllis Nelson Newman, age 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great-great- grandmother and friend, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Henry Newman. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Dede Walden, Jason Burke, Amy Greene, Travis Leonard, Tracy Leonard, Trisha Troncosa; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Burke, daughter Sandra Starkweather and late husband B.Y. Nelson. She was a blessing to our lives and will be greatly missed. Services will be at the Unity Spiritual Center at 9800 Candelaria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00am.
Published on: Mon March 02, 2015
NELSON, ELODA M. Eloda Mary Nelson, 91, died recently after a short illness. Widow of Ret. Comdr. Arthur A. Nelson USN, she is survived by her son, John T. Nelson of Rainer, Washington; a daughter, Carolynn Montgomery of Albuquerque, NM; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Nelson was a master gardener and a long time participant of several Albuquerque garden clubs. She also volunteered for many years for Animal Humane New Mexico. A memorial service will be held on February 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Contributions to the Albuquerque Garden center and Animal Humane NM are asked in lieu of flowers. To share any memories with the family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
NELSON, ELODA M. Eloda Mary Nelson, 91, died recently after a short illness. Widow of Ret. Comdr. Arthur A. Nelson USN, she is survived by her son, John T. Nelson of Rainer, Washington; a daughter, Carolynn Montgomery of Albuquerque, NM; and four grandchildren. Mrs. Nelson was a master gardener and a long time participant of several Albuquerque garden clubs. She also volunteered for many years for Animal Humane New Mexico. A memorial service will be held on February 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Contributions to the Albuquerque Garden center and Animal Humane NM are asked in lieu of flowers. To share any memories with the family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Fri February 13, 2015
LOPEZ, SARAH F. age 25, a resident of Corrales, New Mexico passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Sarah was a loving mother, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and a great friend. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Layla Lopez; parents, Rudy M. Lopez and Dorothy M. Lopez; her siblings, Christopher Lopez, Charles Lopez and wife, Christine, Stephen Lopez and wife, Leslie, Jennifer Lopez, Jocelyn Lopez, Samantha Lopez, and Diana Lopez; her grandmother, Lita Ortiz; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her sister, Veronica; brother, Adam; grandfather, Richard Ortiz; grandparents, Lucy and Larry Lopez. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. at San Ysidro Catholic Church, 5005 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM. Final visitation will be Saturday, February 14, 2015, at San Ysidro Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Lopez, Charles Lopez, Stephen Lopez, Benjamin Nelson, Jesse Martinez, and Charlie Gabaldon. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Drive SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Thu February 12, 2015
BURD, NELSON (BURD MAN) age 77, passed unexpectedly on February 7, 2015. Nelson was born June 19, 1937 in Morristown, New Jersey but resided most of his life in Albuquerque. In his younger years Nelson coached baseball and softball. He loved fishing, hunting, horse racing and poker. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Beatrice Burd and son Brian. Nelson is survived by his three children, Evelyn Rodriguez, Nelson Burd and wife Brenda, Doreen Shoemaker and husband Lee; seven grandchildren, Joe, Justin, Vincent, Tanya, Jordan, Karen, and Crystal; and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM, St Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave NE. Reception to follow.
Published on: Wed February 11, 2015
NELSON, ROBERT M. Passed away in Albuquerque on February 5, 2015. Bob moved from Chicago to Albuquerque in 1947 to attend UNM. He served in the United States Marine Corps where he saw action in Korea. Bob married Mary Jane Pendleton in 1953 and they raised two sons. Mary passed away in 1988 after battling cancer. Bob remarried in 1990. He is survived by his widow; two sons; two step-children; and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or at: www.alz.org/ join_the_cause_donate.asp. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
TRENT, LORRAINE J. 1922-2015 Lorraine J. Trent, age 93, born on February 21, 1922 and passed away on January 29, 2015. She was born in Chicago, IL to Leslie Sr. and Bertha Watkins Trent. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Effie Hill and Bernice Sowa; brothers, Cpl. Nelson Trent, 1st Ranger Division, WWII 1943 and Sgt. Leslie R. Trent Jr., M.P. Vietnam 1979. Lorraine leaves behind her niece, Jeanne L. Kooi (John); great-niece, Julie Kooi-Schackle (Paul) their children, Lindsey and Justin; great-nephew, John L. Kooi (Duke Jr.); dear friend, Mary A. Kooi (Len deceased) their daughter, Gabrielle; a life-long friend for over 50 years, Alice Fisher who preceded her in death; Margaret "Peg" Murrihy and Tom both deceased, their children Tom (Colleen) and Alish (Tom) Deedre, Brandon deceased and Brian (Katrina) with many nieces and nephews; dear friend to Marcia Smith all from the Chicago, IL area. Lorraine graduated from Kelly High School. After attending Wilson College she was awarded a scholarship to The American College of Education. She was also a member of the Phi Delta Sorority and graduated second in her class. She then started working for the Chicago Park District for 38 years. Lorraine started out as a physical education instructor at Garfield Park, working her way up to Park Superior at Chaplin Park and was eventually promoted to Physical Activities Area 8. She also cooked at Dvorak Portage, and Loyola Parks in Chicago. Lorraine worked many years at Notre Dame High School. She loved her teaching career. Lorraine was firm but fair, she touched many lives and left a wonderful legacy. She danced professionally with Ernie Young's at the state fair, and also at the Chicago Theatre. After retirement Lorraine moved to Belen, New Mexico (Rio Communities). She then became very active and devoted to the Sheriff's Office as a volunteer. She joined Tierra del Sol Community Center where she was a member of the Golf Association and was a past President. She enjoyed two holes in one during her year on the course. She was active in many clubs and organizations. She spent twenty eight years at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She became a Eucharist Minister serving the parishioners who were home bound. Lorraine was a "Parish Marshall" in 2001 in the church fiesta. Lorraine was a frequent traveler. One of her favorite trips was when she and Alice took a "seven week" freighter trip, a three week African Safari, a trip to China, Tahiti, and many trips to Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands. As well as many cruises throughout Europe. After leaving her home in Belen she moved in 2005 to Brookdale Place Retirement Home in Albuquerque. She became very active there as a secretary and was on the welcoming committee. She always referred to Brookdale as her home away from home where she also enjoined the Holy Ghost Parish. A very special thank you to Father David Gallegos, OSM and Father and Pastor Tom Greaney for all their guidance. Also a special thank you to Father Stephen Schultz and all deacons for their leadership and sincere help. A sincere thank you to Father Mark Schultz's eagerness to help everyone from the Holy Ghost Parish. At last a special thank you to my loving family, my wonderful neighbors and friends, Bertha Lightfoot, LaVonne Alfott and ever so many more. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, February 6th beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made in Lorraine's name to Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens, 101 N. 10th Street, Belen, NM 87002 Sign Lorraine's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM
Published on: Fri February 06, 2015
