Search Results

Milton -- James Albert Milton passed away quietly on April 24, 1999. He was born November 7, 1910 in Lexington, KY, son of Hugh Melgone Milton I and Gorda Ovana Howard. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Fannie Lee Milton. They were married April 27, 1935 in Lexington, KY. Children and spouses are Larry Milton and wife, Suzanne of San Antonio, TX, Ovana and husband, Tyler Slocumb of Yokota Air Base, Japan, and Pamela and husband, Gary Felker of Westminster, CO. Grandchildren are James A. Milton of San Antonio, TX, Debra Gove of Caldwell, ID, Janis Glassini of Morenci, AZ, Amy Wilson of Spengdalem Air Base, Germany, Cynthia Hess of Wichita, KS, Alissa Swiger of Sulphur, LA, Belinda Slocumb of Marlborough, MA, and Christopher Slocumb of Albuquerque. There are also 13 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Col. Milton retired from the Air Force at the then Sandia AFB April 30, 1964 after 33 years of service. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps June 18, 1931 at Ft. Bliss, TX as a Corporal. He worked his way up through the enlisted and officer ranks in the Finance Department transferring to the Air Force when that became a separate service November 30, 1948 with the rank of temporary Colonel. After military retirement, he joined the staff of the Bank of New Mexico in Albuquerque, serving as Vice President and Senior Vice President in several capacities until retirement on November 30, 1975. James Milton will be fondly remembered by the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque, The Rio Grande Woodcarvers' Association, The Knife and Fork Club, and the Petroleum Club of Albuquerque. He was also a member of Temple Lodge #6 AF & AM, Santa Fe Consistory Scottish Rite & The Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple. He was a very active member of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faith's Receiving Home, 1709 Moon NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Modrow -- Dorothy Jean Weimer Modrow, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 18 years, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 1999 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 48 years, Harold"Hal" and four children survive her, Harold"Harrry" Edward Modrow III and his wife, Patricia of Maryland, James Modrow of Illinois, Mary Modrow of Albuquerque, and Jean Groepler and her husband, James of Alabama. Dot has three wonderful grandchildren, Eric, Jim and Katherine, all of whom she adored. Dot will be often and frequently missed by all that knew her. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999, 3:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 12120 Copper St. NE, with Rev. William G. Scranton III. Interment will be at the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to Brother St. James Court, 2500 St. James Place, Springfield, IL 62702 or the Shriners Transportation Fund @ Ballut Abyad Temple.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Pulakos -- George P. Pulakos, 76, a resident of New Mexico since 1951, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughters, Kathy Motschall and husband, Paul of Petoskey, MI, Gretchen Anaya and husband, David of Albuquerque, Joan Pulakos and husband, Tom Fletcher of Pullman, WA, Tracy Pulakos of Reno, NV, and Lesa Vigil and husband, Steven of Pullman, WA; son, Dino Serna Pulakos of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Elaine Adam; brother, Milton Pulakos and wife, Barbara Posaka; longtime family friend, Vivian Kardaras, all of New York City, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Brown Pulakos. Mr. Pulakos, a native of Erie, PA, graduated from Choate Preparatory School in Connecticut and attended Dartmouth College until 1942, when he enlisted in the U.S. Military Service. He served with the 8th Weather Squadron, North Atlantic Division until his discharge in 1946. Mr. Pulakos returned to his studies in accounting and received his certificate as a C.P.A. in 1956. He started his own practice in 1958 and in 1972, formed the accounting firm of Pulakos & Alongi, which continues in business to this day. Mr. Pulakos was active in many professional areas, holding committee appointments at the local, state and national levels, particularly serving in the area of teaching fellow accountants in various specialty areas. Mr. Pulakos was also active in civic activities, having served for many years on the Community Advisory Board for KNME-TV5 and related organizations. He served as secretary to the Albuquerque Woodworker's Association for many years. Mr. Pulakos was well known as a speaker to various charitable and civic organizations. Upon retirement from active practice, he served as State Board of Accountancy Investigator of Complaints. Mr. Pulakos also held appointments to various offices at the local, state and national levels. He was recently named to the 1998 Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of his outstanding achievements and dedication to the C.P.A. profession. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KNME-TV5, Memorial Contributions, 1130 University Blvd. NE 87102 or to Health Care for the Homeless, 805 Tijeras Ave. NW 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Rodriguez -- Mr. Ramon H. Rodriguez died Wednesday in Albuquerque at the age of 72. He was a member of the St. Edwin Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Rodriguez; son, Max Carlos Rodriguez and wife, Barbara; daughters, Jane Martinez and husband, Joe, Patsy Sanchez and fiancee, Isaac Martinez and Josephine Rodriguez; brothers, Augustine Rodriguez and Refugio Rodriguez; sister, Ana Maria Cobos; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Rodriguez will be held on Friday at the St. Edwin Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Martin Vargas, Tony Sanchez, David Sanchez, Curtis Martinez, Max Rodriguez Jr., and Raymond Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Mower and Patrick Jaramillo. Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Salisbury -- Woodford Whitney Salisbury, age 80, a former resident of Randolph County and more recently of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque. Born June 13, 1918 in Monterville, WV, he was the son of the late Winfield and Bertha Stalnaker Salisbury. On August 26, 1948 he was united in marriage to the former Leola Simmons who survives at Albuquerque. Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Mrs. Larry"June" Medearis of LaCenter, WA; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark Salisbury and wife, Joan of Albuquerque; one sister, Mrs. Frank"Lilly" Hight of Monterville, WV; one brother, Mason"Boone" Salisbury of Rainier, OR; two granddaughters, Mrs. Chad"Theresa" Durbec and Mrs. James"Anitra" Quist; one grandson, Luke Salisbury; two great-grandchildren, Camille Durbec and Zachariah Quist. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mr. Salisbury in death in addition to his parents were four sisters, Nellie Pescosolido, Helen Conrad, Iva Briggs and Wilma Currence; and one brother, Roland Salisbury. Mr. Salisbury was a coal miner and logger, retiring in 1980, and a veteran of the US Army, having served during WWII. He was a Methodist by faith. Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home on Friday, April 30, after 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 1, Mr. Salisbury will be moved to the Valley Head United Methodist Church for visitation from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., the funeral hour. Rev. Charlene Hamrick, Pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow at the Stalnaker Cemetery in Monterville, WV. Full military rites will be accorded by the Tygart Valley Post #2647 VFW and the H.W. Daniels Post #29 American Legion. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Woodford Whitney Salisbury.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Self -- R.E. Self, 80, a longtime rancher and resident of Elida, NM, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dollie Self; daughters, Ann of Beaverton, OR, Nancy of Albuquerque; son, Alan of Tijeras; a sister, Adelaide Gregory of Portales; eight grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He served with the 804 Tank Destroyer Battalion during WWII. Services were Saturday, April 24 in the Elida Methodist Church with interment in the Elida Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elida Volunteer Fire Department.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Smith -- Thelma M. Smith, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. She is survived by her son, George J. Smith; daughters, Marquerite Bishop and Catherine Griffin; sons, Ken Smith, Don Smith, and Richard Smith, all of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 29, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 30, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NW. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Miller, Ron Miller, Mike Miller, Dewayne Griffin, and Wayne Griffin. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, one hour prior to Rosary.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Suknot -- Ruby K. Suknot, 78, a resident of Albuquerque for 44 years, died Monday, April 26, 1999. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Suknot of Albuquerque; daughters, Kathleen Suknot of Los Angeles, CA, Susan Suknot of Peralta, Anita Latimer and husband, Ron of Waterville, WA, Lynn Suknot of Albuquerque, and Shirley Suknot of Seattle, WA; sons, Dan Suknot and wife, Donna, and Ron Suknot, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Carl Jackson of Los Angeles, CA, Eric Crawford of Scottsdale, AZ, and Ronnie Suknot of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Erin Suknot and Kari Suknot, both of Albuquerque; and sisters, Maxine Sager and husband, Ross of Sioux City, IA, Shirley Eaton and husband, Bud of Minneapolis, MN and Lucille Harrison of Glendale, AZ. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Father Jack Clark Robinson, O.S.M. officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to a children's charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Thornberry Robberson -- Thornberry Billie Thornberry Robberson, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died April 27, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Jack Robberson; her four daughters, Corine Frizzell of Jackson, MS; Carolyn Pace of Lima, Peru, Darlene Thornberry of Gig Harbour, WA, Terri Thornberry of Durango, CO; her step-son, Lyman Robberson of Las Cruces, NM; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much. Billie Robberson was born June 18, 1922 in Deming, NM to Edward and Corine Hall. But because of the premature death of her parents, she grew up in the home of her uncle and aunt, Frank and Emma Dale of Reed, OK. Billie Robberson's first husband and father of her children was E.C. Thornberry, originally from Ft. Payne, AL. They met in Reed, OK and were married there in July 1940. They moved first to Tucumcari, NM where their first daughter was born and then moved to Albuquerque in February 1942 where they raised their four daughters. They joined Edith Street Baptist Church where they formed lifelong friendships that have enriched their lives down through the years. E.C. Thornberry died May 16, 1963. Billie Robberson was employed for many years with Mountain Bell Telephone Company, Universal Contractors, Clinton P. Anderson Insurance Agency (bought out by Alexander & Alexander) and Brokerage Services. Billie and Jack Robberson, currently members of Hoffman Baptist Church, married July 3, 1993 after renewing a friendship dating back to 1941 when Billie and E.C. Thornberry had moved to Tucumcari and had rented an apartment from Jack Robberson and his first wife, Sue, Jack and E.C. had enjoyed playing sports together. The family of Billie Robberson would like to express appreciation to all of those who demonstrated interest and concern during her illness. This included the wonderful care provided through the Presbyterian Hospice Services. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore and Pastor Tom Pace officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Home Care Foundation, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999

Trujillo -- Mr. Anthony R. Trujillo died Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age of 41. He was preceded in death by his father, Elias Trujillo; and daughter, Donna M. Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his mother, Sally Trujillo; daughter, Monica Trujillo; sister, Dalphene Minnear and husband, Mike; nephews, Jerry A. Chavez Jr. and Jesus R. Chavez; and nieces, Cecilia E. Chavez and Brielle C. Chavez. Memorial services for Mr. Trujillo will be held on Friday at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW. 
        Published on: Thu April 29, 1999