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Hoyland -- Eunice Yawn Hoyland, a former resident of New Mexico and the Albuquerque area, passed away Thursday, April 8, 1999 in Woodland Hills, CA. She is survived by her son, George Oltman of Woodland Hills, CA; grandchildren, Carolyn, Joan and husband, John, David, Brian and wife, Barbara, and Neil and wife, Tracey; four great-grandchildren, Dana, David, Matthew and Marissa; and sister, Rita Luttrell of Natchez, MS. Mr. Hoyland was born February 12, 1905 in Bosque Chitto, MS to Hugh and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yawn, also of Natchez. She was an active 38 year resident of Albuquerque before moving to Natchez in 1970 to care for her mother. Mrs. Hoyland began married life in New Mexico where she lived for 44 years. In Albuquerque, she engaged in many civic activities, including being treasurer of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony and a chairperson of Soroptimist International. At different times, Mrs. Hoyland was manager of the Fred Harvey Indian Store Room and office manager of the Albuquerque Lumber Company. During her last years in New Mexico, she was office manager of the Baptist General Convention of New Mexico which exposed her to some of the many people she had helped through crises in their lives. In Natchez, Mrs. Hoyland participated in many church and civic activities. For the First Baptist Church, she was a member of the Building Committee and served as chairperson of the Pulpit Committee. Mrs. Hoyland also served as chairperson of the Natchez Chapter of A.A.R.P. and was leader of an effort to secure an unused city swimming pool for use by senior citizens. She appeared as an occasional actress in the Natchez pilgrimage play,"Southern Comfort" and served as a docent at several historical mansions, including 18 years at D'Evereaux. In 1980, Mrs. Hoyland was honored as Senior Citizen of the Year by the Natchez Junior Chamber of Commerce for her many civic activities. She was a woman that made a difference in the lives of many that she encountered. She will be sorely missed by her family, but possibly just as intensely by some whose lives she touched. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Jack Ratliff officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, where she has chosen to be buried beside her late husband, Charles E. Hoyland Jr. Visitation for farewells will be at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Maurer -- Doug Lou Maurer passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at a hospital in Albuquerque. She was born January 10, 1930 in Grand Junction, Colorado, just three months after her father, for whom she was named, died as a result of an accident. She married Edward E. Maurer September 18, 1949 and they would have been celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. Doug Lou and Ed lived in Grand Junction, CO, Grants, NM, and Tooele, UT prior to retirement in Rio Rancho. The Maurers are members of St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Grand Junction. Doug Lou loved playing golf with the Rio Rancho Country Club"Niners" and as an avid bridge player, was a member of three bridge groups. In addition to her beloved husband, Ed, Mrs. Maurer is survived by their cherished daughter, Laura Freeman and her husband, Greg and her grandson, Paul Ryan Freeman, all of Littleton, CO. Also surviving is her darling Westie named Dollie. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho, with Fr. Walter F. Smith, officiating. The church is located on Golf Course Rd. at 19th Street in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in memory of Doug Lou to the American Lung Assn of NM, 216 Truman NE 87108, American Diabetes Assn of NM, 525 San Pedro NE 87108. Sunrise Society is serving the family to Mrs. Maurer.
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Mccampbell -- Carroll Beecher McCampbell, beloved husband and father, grandfather and friend, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 1999 after a long, full and loving life. Born on the first day of June 1924 in Julesburg, Colorado, he received his engineering degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder. On his first engineering job he surveyed the Sinai Peninsula and discovered huge oil fields there. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in 1949, became a Department Manager and received numerous patents. He distiguished himself in many projects, including lunar module separation systems for the Apollo Moon flights, and nuclear detonation technologies. He retired from Sandia Labs after 33 years. He then became a founder and the President of SCB Technologies where he technically directed the development of a semi-conductor explosive detonator that is targeted for use in mining, air bag and pyrotechnic industries. He retired from SCB in 1995. Carroll was an avid outdoorsman who fished the streams from New Mexico to Montana. He greatly enjoyed his second home on the Yaak River in Montana, and the fabulous friends he made on the tennis courts in recent years. He and his first wife, Martha Ernestine Frehse raised two children, Joan Ellen and Jeffrey Carroll in the East Mountains of Albuquerque. He married New Mexico artist, Doris Steider in May 1972, with whom he spent 27 loving years, and with whom he traveled the globe and pursued their spiritual journey. Carroll was known by his friends as"Mac" and had a cutting intellect, delightful wit, and beautiful piercing blue eyes. He will be loved and missed by his wife, Doris Steider McCampbell; son, Jeff with his wife, Patty; daughter, Joan with her husband, David; step-son, Robert with his wife, Brenda; step-daughter, Kristen with her husband, Gerald; step-son, Timothy with his wife, Amy; 15 grandchildren, Connor, Mallory, Ryan, Justin, Amy, Jenny, Scott, Tami, Kristy, Shanna, Jay, Lindsey, Cameron, Haley and Brandon; and two great-grandchildren, Richie and Quinlan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Presbyterian HOSPICE Foundation, who have been so wonderful in our time of need. A gathering will be held at the McCampbell home on Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Fly Away Home Mac.
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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.
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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.
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Montoya -- Sister Victoriana Montoya In her 75th year as a Sister of Loretto, Sister Victoriana, 95, celebrated her Diamond Jubilee Sunday morning, just before she passed away. Sister was born in Bernalillo in 1903 and was received in the Loretto order in 1924. Sister Victoriana lived and taught in New Mexico and El Paso for all but four months of her 75 years as a teacher and volunteer. She retired to Nazareth Hall in 1990, but continued doing doll making and volunteering. She is survived by her sister, Veronica Hall in Albuquerque; and several nephews and nieces. She will be missed by the Nurses and Staff at Nazareth Hall and by the Sisters of Loretto. Rosary will be in Nazareth Chapel on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Mass on Wednesday in the Nazareth Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sister Victoriana Montoya had wanted to live to celebrated her 75th anniversary as a Sister of Loretto. On Sunday, April 25, Sister enjoyed a ceremony in her honor and thanked and offered her own congratulation to the group. Minutes after arriving back in her room she quietly took her last breath.
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Ronquillo -- Mrs. Charlotte Ronquillo, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 27, 1999. Mrs. Ronquillo is survived by her two sons, John Ronquillo and wife, Betty and Ken Ronquillo and wife, Carmen; special nephew, Joe N. (Snowy) Sanchez; grandchildren, Linda, John, Mark, Anna, Paula, Oscar David, Alfred, Dennis, Denise, Richard and Kathryn; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny P. Ronquillo; a son, Nolasco Oscar Ronquillo; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Ronquillo. Mrs. Ronquillo was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tibo Chavez, reciting. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with visitation after 8:30 a.m. Father Dan Farris, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Michael Ronquillo, Mark S. Ronquillo, Richard David Ronquillo, Oscar David Ronquillo, Alfred Ronquillo and Peter Auh. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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Sanchez -- Mr. Camilo E. Sanchez Jr. died Monday at Albuquerque at the age of 55. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his mother, Della R. Sanchez; and brothers, Randy Sanchez and Charles R. Sanchez. Funeral services for Mr. Sanchez will be held on Thursday at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Belen Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Sanchez will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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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.
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Vogel -- Mrs. Ione Gossett Vogel, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Sunday, April 25, 1999 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Vogel. Private graveside services were held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. 
        Published on: Wed April 28, 1999