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Redmond -- Vestal V. Redmond, 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, of a long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Freerksen of California; sisters, Fawnie Blancett of Albuquerque and Rema Bates of Moriarty, NM; brother, Illiff Irvin of Moriarty; nephew, Cecil Blancett, Jr. of Albuquerque; and grandsons, Bryan Freerksen, David Harper and Mitchell Harper of California. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Ryan -- Esther Agnes Hurley-Ryan, died December 31, 1998. Esther was born in Lenox, Iowa on April 19, 1902 to Otto and Mary Hurley. She was the oldest of nine children. Esther married Francis Eugene Ryan in 1924. The family moved to Raton, NM in 1927, where Esther worked for the Boyle family, the Ideal Laundry, Zellar's Cleaners, and retired from DeLisio's Department Store. She was a member of St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton. In 1992 she moved to Albuquerque to be close to her family. Esther is survived by her son, Reldon; daughter-in-law, Alice Houston-Ryan; and granddaughter, Catherine Ryan-Massey; great-grandchildren, Jack, Molly and Karli, all of Albuquerque; also a sister, Roberta Fox of Chicago, Illinois. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at St. Joseph's Church in Raton.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Saavedra -- Mrs. Florentia A. Saavedra, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 1, 1999. Mrs. Saavedra is survived by her daughters, Cecelia Vigil, Martha Ramirez and Maria C. Torrez; three sons, Robert Saavedra and wife, Placida, Fernandez A. Saavedra and wife, Irene and Marcelino Saavedra; 25 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Saavedra was a member of The Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Visitation at the church after 3:30 p.m. Gabriella Nieto will recite the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Monsignor Joaquin Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will follow at San Jose De Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Ernie Saavedra, Pablo Torrez, David Ramirez, Nick Saavedra, Eugene Vigil and Willie Ray Vigil. Honorary will be Steve McCrary, Milton Torrez, Robert Saavedra, David Saavedra, Johnny Joe Saavedra and Charles Ramirez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Schiff -- Dale E. Schiff, 57, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Duke; brother, Duane A. Schiff and wife, Dee; sister, Mary Jo Dowdy and husband, Marvin, all of Albuquerque; stepson, Rick; daughter, Nova; son, Eric; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dayton Schiff; and stepfather, Wylie Duke. Mr. Schiff bravely suffered from multiple sclerosis for 17 years. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Pastor Russell Sorensen officiating. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of American, 833 Gibson Blvd. SE, 87102 or 2100 Ridgecrest Dr. SE, 87108 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE Ste. F, 87112. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Sedillo -- Clara C. Sedillo, 63, beloved mother, godmother, sister and aunt, was called home to be with the Lord, December 29, 1998 in Spring Valley, CA. She was a parishioner of Church of the Ascension. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one sister. Clara is survived by her son, Christopher Sedillo (Pinto Beans) from San Diego, CA where he is serving in the U.S. Navy; a godchild, Anthony Chavez; her sister, Viola C. Cuaron and husband, Patricio; her brother, Leo Ray Chavez and wife, Mary Lou of Albuquerque; also surviving are many nephews and nieces. Visitations will be held today from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Rosary, which will be recited at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Gilbert Cuaron, Danny Cuaron, Damian Cuaron, Mark Cuaron, Romolo Chavez, Jr., Ronald Gabaldon. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Jacob Chavez, Albert Chavez, Anthony Chavez, Charlie Cuaron, Caspar Montoya, Victor Armijo and Christopher Sedillo. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Tafoya -- Damian Ian Tafoya, 29, went to be with the Lord December 31, 1998. Damian was born in Deming, NM on October 23, 1969. He accepted Christ as a child while attending Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Immediately after graduating from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM in 1987 at the age of 17, he joined the United States Army to become an Airborne Ranger, earning his jump wings. Damian became a decorated combat veteran during the Panama invasion in 1989-1990 earning the armed forces Expeditionary Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge for exemplary service during combat. While in the Army, he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal for his dedicated service to his country. Since separating from the military, Damian had been pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of New Mexico where he planned to enroll in medical school after graduation. He recently secured a position with the United States Postal Office. Damian is survived by his expectant wife, Jennifer Leigh Tafoya whom he married on December 31, 1994; his daughter, Angelique Monique Tafoya; his parents, David and Jo Ann Tafoya; and his brother, Ivan Tafoya, all of Albuquerque, NM. Damian was a beloved son, brother, and a loving, dedicated husband and father. Damian, we will always love you and miss you tremendously. The love and joy you've brought into our life will be with us always. In our eyes, you will always be a hero. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home in Albuquerque, with Interment to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Joe Pierce, pastor of Loving Assembly of God in Loving, NM, assisted by Rev. Fred Gurule, associate pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Vesely -- Charles Joseph Vesely, 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he grew up in California and Alabama and graduated from high school at Wertsmith High School on the Philippine Islands. Chuck, as he was known by his friends and associates, received B.A., B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, and he got his commission in the United States Air Force there, also. Later, he received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, Ohio. His twenty-four year career in the Air Force included assignments at McClellan Air Force Base in California, Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, and the Space and Missiles Systems Organization in California. His last tour of duty was with the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Col. Velsely retired from the Air Force in 1986 and moved to Albuquerque to open an office for Grumman Corporation. In 1990, he served as president of the Professional Aerospace Contractors Association while he was also president of the Air Force Association Chapter 258. Chuck loved the New Mexico landscape and enjoyed trout fishing, golf and skiing. He was loved very deeply by his wife, Martha Kaye, and all of his family. His older son, Charles E. Vesely, II, his wife, Debra, and their two children, Christopher and Monique, live in Tucson, Arizona. Son, Stephen P. Vesely and daughter, Lara J. Vesely live in Albuquerque. His father, Charles E. Vesely, resides in Universal City, Texas. His brother, Joseph Vesely and his wife, Catherine, live in Waco, Texas, and his younger brother, Donald Vesely, lives in Denver, Colorado. A memorial service at Santa Fe National Cemetery will be held Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. with Military honors. Sunrise Society (891-8200) is serving the family of Col. Vesely.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Vinson -- Neal L. Vinson, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Thursday, December 31, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Hollander Vinson of Albuquerque; sons, Carl W. Theisen and wife, Bernadette of Los Gatos, CA and Neal W. Vinson and wife, Nancy of Danville, CA; grandchildren, Glenn Vinson and wife, Eloisa of Mason, OH, Curt Theisen of San Francisco, CA; Kenneth Vinson of Aptos, CA, Kelly Theisen of Los Gatos, CA, Maureen Paolucci of Questa, CO, David Vinson of Dublin, CA and Christine Vinson of Sacramento, CA; and three great-grandchildren. Neal was born in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Bisbee, AZ. He earned his Engineering degree from Carnegie-Mellon University. Prior to WWII, he worked with his father at L.W. Vinson & Son in Bisbee. During that time, he was elected to the Arizona State Legislature. He retired as a Major from the US Army after serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He had a 26 year career at Sandia National Labs. Neal held several patents and published a number of professional papers. He also served as a state representative in New Mexico in 1977. He continued his lifelong pursuit of education attending the University of California, University of New Mexico and Oxford University. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine E. Vinson; and son, Jon L. Vinson. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Health Care for The Homeless Project, 805 Tijeras Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 03, 1999

Anderson -- Virginia Irene Anderson, 71, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 28, 1998. She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Sandra D. Anderson; sister, Leona Allan; and brother, Randall S. Rubottom. Her life's goal and accomplishments were to bring happiness and love to all her family and friends. At Mrs. Anderson's request there will be no memorial services, but a gathering of relatives, friends and Eastern Star brothers and sisters would be greatly appreciated at the family residence on January 3, 1998, 3:00 p.m., 298-4301. Her burial site will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery, where she will be interred with her husband of 43 years, Dixon L. Anderson. Her legacy of love will forever be in our hearts. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 1999

Daby -- Crucita G. Daby Crucita loved everyone; everyone loved Crucita. Her warm and friendly personality endeared her to all that knew her. She died on December 29, 1998. She was born Crucita Garcia, in Dona Ana, New Mexico, and graduated from Las Cruces High School. After high school she worked for the state government in the old capital building in Santa Fe. In 1941, she went to work in Washington, DC as a clerk stenographer and interpreter. From there she moved to San Francisco, where she later met and married Robert Daby during World War II. They had three girls, Roberta, Juanita and Laura. The family lived in Washington State and Florida before moving to Albuquerque in 1959. Crucita worked for the federal government at Kirtland and Sandia Bases where she retired after 23 years. She was in the Blue Bells Garden Club, Eastern Star, and Daughters of the Nile. Crucita and Bob were active in the Gold Wing Roadrunners Association and the Retreads Motorcycle clubs. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert L. Daby; their three daughters; and grandchildren, Sabrina Busico, Victor, David (deceased), and Michael Chavez, Nicholas and Natasha Anderson; and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Chavez and Cacia Chavez. Also surviving are her brother, Evans Garcia; and sister, Adela Bowen. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Presbyterian Hospice for their loving care and concern for Crucita and her family. Memorial services will take place on Saturday at 12:00 noon at Desert Springs Church, 7509 Paseo del Norte (NW corner of Wyoming and Paseo). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas NE 87110 or to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 6600 Zuni SE 87108.
        Published on: Sat January 02, 1999