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MCLAIN, LOREN G. MSGT Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain; his wife of 37 years, Betty McLain; sister, Fern Campbell; brothers, Sidney, Roger, Kenneth, Donald, and Lloyd and his four-legged companion, Blizzard. Loren is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Lorie and husband Leon; grandsons, Jesse and Kurt; son, Craig and wife Joanna; daughter, Pam; sister, Colleen and husband Peter; sister's-in-law, Lois, Fumiko, Ada, Karen, Alice, Gail, Freda, Thelma, Nona, Carol; brother's-in-law, John, Ralph, Terry, Joe, Ken, Bill, Steve, Charles, Robert, Ray, Miki; father-in-law, Ralph; grandsons, granddaughters; many special nieces and nephews; Ken Miller, who was his "adopted" son and wife Lee Miller. Loren was born in Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served for 24 years and was awarded a Commendation Medal. He loved camping, gardening and creating with his own hands. He loved his 'adopted' companion, Britches, watching his hummingbirds and feeding his turtles and birds. He has left a huge void in many lives and will be missed and loved by all who knew him. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MAESTAS, JOSE GASPAR born June 13, 1935 and passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Felisha; six children, Victoria, Lewis, Alice (Paul), Joseph (Grace), Kathy and Bernadette (Joey); twelve grandchildren, Leyla (James), Crystal, Jessica, Darlene, Stephanie, Cristina, Amanda, Samantha, Valerie, Alex, Thomas and Michael; twelve great-grandchildren, Joseph, Manuel, James, Destiny, Anthony, Dominic, Joshua, Elaijah, Ally, Robert, Charles and Olivia; two great-great-grandchildren, Satiana and Jeremiah; siblings, Tony, Dick, Mary, Nettie, Olivia, Rayes, Maggie and Mando; as well as many, many nephews and nieces. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Viewing will begin at 8:00 AM. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 PM with U.S. Army Honors. Pallbearers will be Michael, Joseph, Manuel, James, Dominic, Joshua, David and Thomas. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
CLENDENIN, CHARLES "CHUCK" M. Age 88, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 10, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Michael B. Clendenin and wife, Isabel and Bruce Clendenin and wife, Krissy; and grandchildren, Carrie Clendenin and Neil Clendenin. Charles was preceded in death by his son, John C. Clendenin; first wife, Betty Lou; and second wife, Earla Margaret. Charles was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. After graduating from high school he enlisted and proudly served his country with the United States Army Air Corps from 1944-1946 as a tail gunner with the 8th AF, 401 Bomb Group. Following his time in the service he met and soon married Betty Lou Lewis. In 1952 they moved their family to Albuquerque, NM where they built a life and raised their children. Charles retired from Sandia National Labs in 1986 following 32 years of dedicated service. He found time to volunteer with many organizations including, the Boy Scouts and the Y Indian Guides. He will be remembered as a bit of a flirt with a lot of charm and for always being ready to help anyone in need. Services will be Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Chuck at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Tue January 13, 2015
MCLAIN, LOREN G. MSGT Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain; his wife of 37 years, Betty McLain; sister, Fern Campbell; brothers, Sidney, Roger, Kenneth, Donald, and Lloyd and his four-legged companion, Blizzard. Loren is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Lorie and husband Leon; grandsons, Jesse and Kurt; son, Craig and wife Joanna; daughter, Pam; sister, Colleen and husband Peter; sister's-in-law, Lois, Fumiko, Ada, Karen, Alice, Gail, Freda, Thelma, Nona, Carol; brother's-in-law, John, Ralph, Terry, Joe, Ken, Bill, Steve, Charles, Robert, Ray, Miki; father-in-law, Ralph; grandsons, granddaughters; many special nieces and nephews; Ken Miller, who was his "adopted" son and wife Lee Miller. Loren was born in Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served for 24 years and was awarded a Commendation Medal. He loved camping, gardening and creating with his own hands. He loved his 'adopted' companion, Britches, watching his hummingbirds and feeding his turtles and birds. He has left a huge void in many lives and will be missed and loved by all who knew him. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Mon January 12, 2015
MCLAIN, LOREN G. MSGT Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain; his wife of 37 years, Betty McLain; sister, Fern Campbell; brothers, Sidney, Roger, Kenneth, Donald, and Lloyd and his four-legged companion, Blizzard. Loren is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Lorie and husband Leon; grandsons, Jesse and Kurt; son, Craig and wife Joanna; daughter, Pam; sister, Colleen and husband Peter; sister's-in-law, Lois, Fumiko, Ada, Karen, Alice, Gail, Freda, Thelma, Nona, Carol; brother's-in-law, John, Ralph, Terry, Joe, Ken, Bill, Steve, Charles, Robert, Ray, Miki; father-in-law, Ralph; grandsons, granddaughters; many special nieces and nephews; Ken Miller, who was his "adopted" son and wife Lee Miller. Loren was born in Wisconsin and moved to Albuquerque after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served for 24 years and was awarded a Commendation Medal. He loved camping, gardening and creating with his own hands. He loved his 'adopted' companion, Britches, watching his hummingbirds and feeding his turtles and birds. He has left a huge void in many lives and will be missed and loved by all who knew him. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Sun January 11, 2015
WARD, DIANE GILDA (DAGOSTINO) Diane Gilda (Dagostino) Ward 73, died at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 6, 2014 after a courageous battle against cancer. Diane was born April 4, 1941 in Caldwell, New Jersey to parents Bianco and Gilda (Damiano) Dagostino and moved with her family across the country to California where she attended the University of Southern California. Diane became interested in property management and followed that passion to New Mexico. She oversaw many different types of properties in Ruidoso, Taos, and Cloudcroft, NM before settling in Albuquerque and meeting her husband Joe in 1980. In Albuquerque she became a commercial real estate agent and continued this work for over 25 years. Her passion for property management evolved into a passion for design and after retiring she become a professional event planner at wide variety of functions, including charity events, birthday parties, and weddings. Upon retirement Diane dedicated much of her time to being an active civil servant. Diane spent time working with CASA, Sandia Civitan International, Alzheimer's Association, Cornucopia Adult and Family Services, and Cuidando Los Nino's. She utilized her experience in property management and event planning to organize benefits and raise money and awareness for the causes she cared so deeply about. Her activities were able to bring Kathy Wentworth, Harmon Killebrew, Eric Dickerson, Rocky Bleier, and many other celebrities to causes important to ABQ and the state of New Mexico. Diane was an avid traveler. She spent her time learning about different cultures and spent time visiting many countries around the globe including England, Paris, New Zealand, Mexico, Switzerland, Fiji, Holland, Belgium, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Additionally she criss-crossed the United States by visiting cities all across the country. Diane is survived by husband Joe Ward of Albuquerque; Daughter Connie Chance of Houston, TX; Granddaughter Dr. Tawnee Taylor and Husband Jonathan of Wilburton, OK; Grandson Kyle Chance of Stillwater, OK; Great-Grandson, Everett Taylor; and Great-Granddaughter Aspen Chance. She is also survived by Brother and sister Richard and Jojo Dagostino of Ruelle de la Poste, Switzerland; sister Vicky Dagostino of Mazatlan, Mexico, sister Betty Dagostino of Sacramento, CA, Brother and sister Frank and Joan Ward of Colorado Springs, CO, brother Donnie Ward of Denver, CO, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Diane was preceded in death by Mother and Father Bianco and Gilda (Damino) Dagostino, brother Greg Dagostino, and sister Jan Ward. Memorial service was held January 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas under the direction of Father Charles Doughterty. Please visit our online guestbook for Diane at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun January 11, 2015
SERRANO, ANGELA ANGELA G. SERRANO age 77 of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was called home by our savior to ease her pain and suffering so that she may sing with the Angels to smile upon her family and friends comforting us wrapped in her angels wings. She was born to Lucio Gerhardt and Selina Cepriana Aragon on April 14, 1937 in Yeso, New Mexico where she was also raised. She was met by Charles H. Serrano and the two were quickly overcome with affection for each other. Charles and Angela married on June 23, 1952 and made their home in Santa Rosa. Angie was a homemaker raising 10 children then loving and caring for countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was a loving caring person to her husband and family including in-laws, nephews, nieces, friends, neighbors and all she met greeting everyone with an adoring smile a hug a kiss and compassion. With that love and compassion she became a Den Mother with the local Cub Scouts guiding local children. She became a Catechism Teacher for the St Rose of Lima Parish teaching the message, liturgy, worship, mission and service of the Catholic Faith. She then began to share with us her love of music, becoming a part of a parish choir, piercing us with her beautiful voice. Continuing her kindness and compassion, through her adoration of her faith she was called to join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas where she served alongside many dear friends in the mission of spreading Unity and Charity to people and families in the community. Angie's love of flowers and gardening brought her to join the Santa Rosa Garden Club District 3 of the New Mexico Garden Clubs where she served as president helping plan and execute many of the organizations community and State activities, again with many dear and loving friends. She enjoyed her family and friends spoiling and comforting them with her cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting countless keepsake items, and the times she found to relax she painted and read to unwind. Beyond housekeeping she found time to enter the workforce in Santa Rosa where she cemented many friendships while employed at the First National Bank, the Truckstops of America and the Super 8 Motel. Angela was preceded in death by her father and mother, her son Albert S. Serrano and grandson Francisco Delgado, loving in-laws, nephews and nieces. She leaves her husband of 62 years Charles H. Serrano; daughter Bertille and her husband Mark Delgado of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Charlene Urban of Santa Fe NM; daughter Darlene and her husband Leroy Bonney of Santa Rosa, NM; son Enrico Serrano and his wife Lucille of Milagro, NM; son Ferrante Joe Serrano and his wife Barbara of Santa Rosa, NM; daughter Gwendolyn Serrano of Santa Rosa, NM; son Hilario Serrano and his wife Lori of Taos, NM; son Ian John Serrano and his wife Yolanda of Santa Rosa, NM; son Jorge Serrano and his wife Michelle of Santa Rosa, NM; grandson and son of Albert, Jason Serrano and his wife Jeatonne of Edgewood, NM. She was blessed with just over 90 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children. Serving as pallbearers are Carlos Delgado, Andres Urban, Roy Bonney, James Sanchez, Sam Serrano, Enrique Sena, Paul Serrano, Mario Serrano and Jared Serrano. A Rosary was recited at 6pm Friday, January 9th by the Catholic Daughters at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is Santa Rosa, NM. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, January 10th at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. All services for Mrs. Serrano have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com
Published on: Sat January 10, 2015
LAYMAN, DOUGLAS CHARLES Age 84, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 10, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming. In memory of his loving wife Leila E. Layman, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, www.pdf.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Douglas at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sat January 10, 2015
SWING, CARLL CHARLES Carll C. Swing, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2015. Carll was born August 20, 1952 in Syracuse, NY to the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles D. Swing. Carll was a long time resident of Albuquerque and was employed by ABQ RIDE. Carll is survived by sisters Arline Burdick, Charlotte Anderson and Gretchen Brown; brother-in-law Wayne Burdick; uncle and aunt Linwood and Betty Swing; numerous nephews and nieces; great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in memory of Carll to Seventh Day Baptist Pastors' Retirement Fund, PO Box 1678, Janesville, WI 53547. 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." Please visit our online guestbook for Carll at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sat January 10, 2015
SERRANO, ANGELA ANGELA G. SERRANO age 77 of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, was called home by our savior to ease her pain and suffering so that she may sing with the Angels to smile upon her family and friends comforting us wrapped in her angels wings. She was born to Lucio Gerhardt and Selina Cepriana Aragon on April 14, 1937 in Yeso, New Mexico where she was also raised. She was met by Charles H. Serrano and the two were quickly overcome with affection for each other. Charles and Angela married on June 23, 1952 and made their home in Santa Rosa. Angie was a homemaker raising 10 children then loving and caring for countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was a loving caring person to her husband and family including in-laws, nephews, nieces, friends, neighbors and all she met greeting everyone with an adoring smile a hug a kiss and compassion. With that love and compassion she became a Den Mother with the local Cub Scouts guiding local children. She became a Catechism Teacher for the St Rose of Lima Parish teaching the message, liturgy, worship, mission and service of the Catholic Faith. She then began to share with us her love of music, becoming a part of a parish choir, piercing us with her beautiful voice. Continuing her kindness and compassion, through her adoration of her faith she was called to join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas where she served alongside many dear friends in the mission of spreading Unity and Charity to people and families in the community. Angie's love of flowers and gardening brought her to join the Santa Rosa Garden Club District 3 of the New Mexico Garden Clubs where she served as president helping plan and execute many of the organizations community and State activities, again with many dear and loving friends. She enjoyed her family and friends spoiling and comforting them with her cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting countless keepsake items, and the times she found to relax she painted and read to unwind. Beyond housekeeping she found time to enter the workforce in Santa Rosa where she cemented many friendships while employed at the First National Bank, the Truckstops of America and the Super 8 Motel. Angela was preceded in death by her father and mother, her son Albert S. Serrano and grandson Francisco Delgado, loving in-laws, nephews and nieces. She leaves her husband of 62 years Charles H. Serrano; daughter Bertille and her husband Mark Delgado of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Charlene Urban of Santa Fe NM; daughter Darlene and her husband Leroy Bonney of Santa Rosa, NM; son Enrico Serrano and his wife Lucille of Milagro, NM; son Ferrante Joe Serrano and his wife Barbara of Santa Rosa, NM; daughter Gwendolyn Serrano of Santa Rosa, NM; son Hilario Serrano and his wife Lori of Taos, NM; son Ian John Serrano and his wife Yolanda of Santa Rosa, NM; son Jorge Serrano and his wife Michelle of Santa Rosa, NM; grandson and son of Albert, Jason Serrano and his wife Jeatonne of Edgewood, NM. She was blessed with just over 90 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grand children. Serving as pallbearers are Carlos Delgado, Andres Urban, Roy Bonney, James Sanchez, Sam Serrano, Enrique Sena, Paul Serrano, Mario Serrano and Jared Serrano. A Rosary will be recited at 6pm Friday, January 9th by the Catholic Daughters at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is Santa Rosa, NM. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, January 10th at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. All services for Mrs. Serrano have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com
Published on: Fri January 09, 2015
