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Hamm -- Jeraldine E."Jeri" Hamm, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Shaun Newton and wife, Nina of Albuquerque and Steve Newton and wife, Linda of Des Moines, IA; granddaughters, Natalie Newton, Dawn Barreras and husband, J.B., all of Albuquerque, Niko Newton of Santa Fe, and Lisa Newton and Kathy Newton of Des Moines, IA; grandsons, Mike Newton and Bob Newton of Des Moines, IA; brother, Delbert Madsen of Merrit Island, FL; and sisters, Jean Zaccagnino of Flemington, NJ and Phyllis Berling of Middleton, NJ. Mrs. Hamm retired from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. She loved to travel and was loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. Services will be Tuesday at noon at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Lem Boyles officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until the service. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of New Mexico, 124 Alvarado Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cremation will take place after the service. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Henningsen -- Montelle Bearden Henningsen, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Thomas J. Henningsen and wife, Kate of Albuquerque and Myron H. Henningsen II and wife, Sandy of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, T. Michael Henningsen, Timothy Henningsen and wife, Susan, Kristin Henningsen, all of Albuqueruque, Mark Henningsen and wife, Deana of Hot Springs, AR, Todd Henningsen and Chris Henningsen, both of Scottsdale, AZ; and great-grandson, Connor Henningsen of Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Henningsen was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Henningsen. The youngest of four sisters, Montelle danced professionally with her sisters in Washington, DC from 1930-1940. The Yates Sisters, as they were known professionally, performed in the White House for President Roosevelt in 1934. After moving to New Mexico, Montelle and her husband, Myron owned and operated Resort Publishing Co. in Albuquerque and the Sleepy Hollow Ski Lodge in Red River. During that time, Montelle was active in choreographing town plays and other special events in Red River. She later wrote a regular entertainment column in the popular Albuquerque magazine, Albuquerque This Month. Mrs. Henningsen was a member of Daughters of the Nile. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Jones -- Dorothy Jones, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 25, 1999. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Rose Jones-Lucas of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Bill; and a host of nieces, nephews, stepchildren and step-grandchildren. Visitation for Dorothy will be Tuesday, April 27, 1999, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. N.D. Smith officiating. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Maurer -- Doug Lou Maurer passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at a local 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 years. 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, Mr. 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 Diabetes Assn of NM, 525 San Pedro NE 87108. Sunrise Society is serving the family to Mrs. Maurer.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

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.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Neff -- Daniel E. Neff Jr., 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosemary; son, John Callan and wife, Connie of Corrales; daughter, Judy Callan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Bart and Danelle Callan of Corrales; sister, Mary Ann Stubbs and husband, Robert of Tucson, AZ; niece, Michelle Neubeck and children, Robbie and Rachael of Tucson, AZ; and grandniece, Tess Hogan. He was preceded in death by his niece, Stephanie Hogan. Mr. Neff graduated high school from Albuquerque High. His college education included a B.A. from University of Albuquerque and a MBA from the University of New Mexico, and was a member of Sigma Ki. He loved and enjoyed his family very much. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Ortiz -- Celina A. Ortiz, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma L'Esperance of Albuquerque; sons, Alfonso Ortiz, Jr. and wife, Jeannette of Albuquerque and Nelson Ortiz and wife, Ernestine of Albuquerque; brothers, Jesse Garcia and wife, Rosana of Pinnole, CA, Lucio Garcia of Oakland, CA and Ofene Garcia and wife, Carlotta of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Grace Duran and husband, Eloy, Gertrude Ortega, Predy Aragon and husband, Guadalupe, all of Albuquerque, and Dorothy L. 'Esperance of Las Vegas, NM; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Ortiz, Sr. in 1993. Celina was born April 8, 1912 in Chacon, NM. She was a graduate of Allison-James High School in Santa Fe in 1934 and enjoyed dancing, ceramics and macrame. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Paul Baca, celebrant, Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Andrew Ortiz, Leon Jaramillo, III, Manuel L'Esperance and Timoteo L'Esperance. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Pettit -- Mary Belle Locust Pettit, age 79, of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, April 24, 1999. She was born in Braggs, OK and spent over 40 years in Arizona and New Mexico as an educator at various reservations. She was a member of St. Francis Cathedral Parish. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Susan Gano and husband, Leroy of Texas, Carlisle Pettit of Alaska, David Pettit and wife, Beverly of Alaska, and Phyllis Nassi and husband, Walter of Salt Lake City, UT; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Luanna Jehne of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter-in-law, Ton Pettit of Phoenix, AZ; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 27, 10:00 a.m., at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St. Francis Cathedral. Entombment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Smith -- Alma Hanson Smith, 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 49 years, passed away Friday, April 23, 1999. Alma was born on April 11, 1914, in Perry's Landing, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel M. Smith, Jr., her brother, Douglas, Weems Hanson, Jr., and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hoge and her husband, Jim Hoge of Albuquerque; her sons, Daniel M. Smith III and his wife, Sharon Smith of Santa Fe, Gaylord E. Smith of Prunedale, CA, and Paul H. Smith of Chatsworth, CA. Also surviving is her sister, LaMay Adamson of Michigan; five grandchildren, Deborah D. Pierson of Albuquerque, Cheryl L. Ferren and husband, Tracy Ferren of Birmingham, Alabama, Jon A. Pierson of Houston, TX, James E. Smith and wife, Mary Smith of Lamy, NM and Patrick Smith of Chatsworth, CA; and three great-grandsons, Ty Smith, Benjamin Ferren, and Sam Ferren; together with many other relatives and friends, and her loving cat,"Honey," who brought her much joy. Alma attended the University of Texas and worked for the Freeport Sulphur Company in Freeport, Texas, where she met her husband, Dan. They were married in New Orleans on April 10, 1938 and moved to Albuquerque in May, 1950. Alma worked many years as the office manager/secretary of her husband's CPA firm. With her husband, Alma started and ran her own travel agency, Atlas Travel Service, which she sold upon retirement in 1980. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The burden of advancing Alzheimers Disease in her last years never diminished her smile, laughter, and happiness. The family is especially grateful to the staff of St. Francis Place, a very special residence, for their loving care in this last period of her life. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with Dr. Paul Debenport officiating, following private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, New Mexico Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, #205, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 27, 1999

Bowen -- Jimmy Bowen, 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Weeta A. Bowen of Albuquerque; sons, Jimmy Leroy Bowen and wife, Shirley of Roswell, NM, Douglas Bowen and wife, Mary and Dan Bowen and wife, Carri, all of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Viola Vangundy of Mesa, AZ; and many other family and friends. He was a member of the International Union of Operation Engineers Local #953 and served his country during WWII in the Battle of the Bulge. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming, NE, with Chaplain Sandra S. Bess, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, Monday, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Mon April 26, 1999