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Gorgone -- The family of Virginia H. Gorgone, who passed away in Albuquerque, on April 3, 1999, would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been so kind and supportive during this difficult time, and to invite friends to join them in a Memorial Service celebrating Virginia's life, on Saturday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m., at La Vida Llena Retirement Community, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that tributes be sent to either the International Red Cross, the NM Commission for the Blind, or a charity of their own choosing.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Greenwell -- James Russell Greenwell passed away April 21, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvan D. Greenwell and mother, Kay Russell Greenwell. Jim was born in Vincennes, IN, October 31, 1933. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950 and subsequently joined the US Navy. After a tour of duty in the Mediterranean he returned to New Mexico to apprentice as a journeyman machinist. He lived and worked in New Mexico the remainder of his life. Jim is survived by his son, David Greenwell; daughter-in-law, Betsy; daughter, Cindy Joseph; son-in-law, Patrick; youngest daughter, Renee Glass; son-in-law, David; his stepchildren, Cherryl Greene, Randy Travis, Brett Travis, Robbie Travis, Kari Lynch and their families; his grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Dustin, Lane and P.J.; also the soulmate of his life, Ava Lovell and her daughter, Tasha. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors and hospital staff at Lovelace for their loving care."Surely goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Services were held Saturday at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Pastor Lemuel Boyles officiating.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Groshong -- Amanda Groshong, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. She is survived by one son, Ernest Groshong, Jr. and wife, Betty of Sequim, WA; two daughters, Carol Baldwin and husband, Harry of St. Charles, MO and JoAnn Milks and husband, Raymond of Albuquerque; two sisters, Hattie Martin and husband, Harvey of Moscow Mills, MO and Dolores Stigemier of St. Charles, MO; one brother, Albert Schnarr of St. Ann, MO; one sister-in-law, Hazel Groshong of Troy, MO; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Groshong was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Groshong on March 29, 1980; three sisters; and one brother. She and her husband were custodians for 27 years for Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Albuquerque. She was active for many years with the Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. She also was active in the Kachina Grandmothers Club for several years. Services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, with Pastor Randy Walquist officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Ted Whitney, Alan Geuder, Ken Dick, Ernie Beck, Ralph Brandt and Gene Fischer. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Hour, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Gurule -- Viola Gurule, 68, a resident of Albuquerque for the past nineteen years, passed away on Friday, April 23, 1999. Viola was born December 18, 1930, the daughter of Jose Cayetano and Rogeria Gurule, in Alameda, New Mexico. She had been a Franciscan Nun with the Catholic Church and taught elementary school and Novica's. She had traveled to Rome, Panama, and California as part of her duties. She was a member of the Legion of Mary. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Elena Sanchez, and one brother, Jose de La Luz Gurule. She is survived by five brothers and one sister, Epifano T. Gurule of Alameda, Estefanita Peralta of Albuquerque, Jose Domigo Gurule of Alameda, Moises Gurule of LaPonte, CA, Jesus Maria Gurule of Paramont, CA, and Agustin Gurule of Oakley, CA. The Rosary for Viola will be held on Monday, April 26, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Alameda. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity Church. The Interment will follow in the San Carlos Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Epifano Gurule, Jr., Leroy Gurule, Jerry Lee Gurule, Dennis Gurule, Jose Cayetano Gurule, and Carlos Gurule. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Hall -- Geraldine"Jerry" D. Hall, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her son, Robert S. Hall and wife, Suzanne of South Gate, CA; daughter, Shellie Morcom and husband, Michael of Orono, NE; granddaughters, Trina Hall of South Gate, CA and Laura Hall-Morcom of Orono, ME; and grandson, Preston Hall of South Gate, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Allen E. Hall. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Zoological Society, 1320 Iron SW, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

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, Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 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: Sun April 25, 1999

Harvey -- Ronnie Mack Harvey, 62, of Lubbock passed away at his son's home in Lubbock, Friday, April 23, 1999 under Hospice care. He was born June 16, 1936 in Guymon, OK. A celebration of life will be his Memorial in June in Amarillo. He was raised in the Amarillo area where he graduated from Amarillo High School. He graduated from North Texas State where he played basketball for the university. His career took him to Dallas and Albuquerque in various financial institutions. He is survived by three sons, Kyle Harvey of Lubbock, Jeff Harvey of Ada, OK, Tim Harvey of Antlers, OK; two brothers, Donald Harvey of Albuquerque, NM and John Harvey of Dallas; one sister, Susan Allen of Ada, OK; eight grandchildren.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Hathorne -- Robert Leroy Hathorne, 63, a native New Mexican-American and a war time veteran, died April 19, 1999 in Taos, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Samuel Hathorne. Born in Gallup, NM, May 1, 1936, he was educated in Albuquerque and El Paso and served in the US Army, the US Marine Corps and the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer fireman in several NM communities, the last in Moriarty. His granddaughter, Sophia Naomi; son, Benjamin Leroy; daughter, Lorinda Rachelle; his sister, Carol Kay Page; brothers, James Irwin and Merle Dean; and extended family survive him. He married Susan Collins in 1978 and Sylvia Jewett in 1988. He was known for his love of family and friends, a rural life style, cooking, fire fighting, animals, especially his dog, Spot, and helping others. A gathering in his memory will be held at the Moriarty Fire Station, Sunday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. Cremation by Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty, NM.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 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 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. Interment will take place 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999

Holleman -- Shirley C. Holleman, 71, passed away in her home on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, after a extensive battle with COPD. She was born in Cannon Falls, Minnesota on December 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Holleman in 1989. She was a beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired from House of Carpets in 1993. She became a hot air balloon pilot in 1985. She is survived by one brother, Thomas Burke of Storrs, CT; five daughters, Catherine Myers of Albuquerque, Carol Stoy-McLeod and husband, Hugh McLeod of Bosque Farms, Christine Stoy of Albuquerque, Callie Adams and husband, Roger of Albuquerque, and Casey Courtney of Los Lunas; six grandchildren, Tracy Daniels, Amy Neal and husband, Matthew, Daniel Myers, Michael Shay and wife, Jennifer, Steven and Lindsey Adams; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Hannah Neal. Cremation has taken place and upon her wishes, private services will be held in Bosque Farms. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Cremation arrangements are provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999