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Mora -- Floyd A. Mora passed away on Friday, December 25, 1998 at his home in Los Duranes. He is survived by his mother, Josephine Garcia; children, Marty Muniz and wife, Erica, Jenell Flamenco and husband, Julio, James Mora and Ramon Mora; grandchildren, Mark Lovato, Giana, Felicia, Alyssa and Dominique Muniz; sisters, Ruth and husband, Marshall, Charlotte and husband, Elmer; three nephews and one niece; and many loving family members and friends. Rosary will be Tuesday, December 29, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at Los Duranes Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at Los Duranes Chapel with internment to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Pallbearers are Elmer Lovato, Marshall Boyer, Brenda, Rudy and Scott Garcia, Lydia Anaya. Honorary pallbearers: David Ellis, Jerry Anaya, Filimon Muniz and Carlos Schmider. Burial arrangements are provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Moya -- Betty I. Moya, 52, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 1998. She is survived by Joe Sato; three sons and one daughter, Alfred Moya, Manuel Moya, Ronnie Tapia and Andrea Moya; four granddaughters, Marissa, Aisha, Latisha, and Brianna; two sisters, Maria Gonzales and Roberta Mondragon; and many nieces and nephews. She was one of a kind! We'll miss her and always love her. A Rosary will be said on Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 817 Arno SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at the church on Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Sunrise Society of New Mexico is serving the family of Ms. Moya.Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys. As friendships shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief, Lift up your heart and Peace to Thee. God wanted me now so He set me free.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Naquin -- Melvin Naquin, Sr., 61, a resident of Albuquerque for 41 years, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Noeding -- Otto Thomas Noeding, 82, a resident of Taos, NM since 136, died December 27, 1998. He was born July 26, 1916 in Scales Mound, Illinois to the Reverend and Mrs. H.J. Noeding. Mr. Noeding attended public schools in the midwest and graduated from high school in Lansing, Iowa in 1934. He attended the University of Dubuque and received his BA and MA degrees from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Noeding first came to Taos in 1936 and taught school at Ojo Caliente, NM. He served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. After the war he married Faye Seamer in Sidney, Iowa and returned to Taos where he taught in the public schools and served as principal of Canon school and Taos Elementary School. He retired from the public school system in 1971. Mr. Noeding started the Bent Gallery and Museum in 1959 and was active in the operation of the business until his death. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Kiwanis Club and the Retired Teachers Association. He was a past member of the Taos Chamber of Commerce Board, the T.A.A. Board, and Town of Taos Lodges Fax Advisory Board. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for many years for which he received the Silver Beaver Award. He served the El Molino Ditch Association in many capacities. He was a past State President of the Elementary School's Principal's Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Rebecca Lovato of Taos, Esther Grosvenor of Colfax, IA and Louise Tenorio. He is survived by his wife, Faye of Taos; sons, Nicholas of Albuquerque and Thomas of Taos; daughter, Barbara Mott of Taos; grandsons, Nicholas Noeding, Jr., Henry Noeding of Albuquerque and Daniel Mott of Taos; and granddaughter, Sara Michelle Mott of Taos. He is also survived by his brother, John Noeding (Carolyn) of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Ruth Thomas (Russ) of Ft. Collins, CO, Mary Simmons of Scottsdale, AZ; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Taos on Sunday, January 3, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Taos Public Library, P.O. Box 2419, Taos, NM 87571 or the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Ave., Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Ortega -- The beloved husband and father, Pete J. Ortega, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 1998, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Peter A. Ortega and John Ortega; five daughters, Esther Romero, Mary Dominguez, Therese Ortega, Lilah Imes, and Victoria Ortega; and eight grandchildren. The services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Love Fellowship, 7301 Central NW.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Rivera -- Adrian Alexander Rivera, infant son of Rene and Erika Rivera of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 28, 1998. He is also survived by his brother, Dominic Rivera; maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Magdalena Acosta; paternal grandparents, Servando and Manuela Rivera; and Godparents, Aldo Rivera and Roseanne Guzman, all of Albuquerque. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 1900 Edith NE, with Father Vidal Martinez reciting. Mass will be celebrated immediately following the Rosary. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Russell -- Arthur Russell, 101, resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Saturday, December 26. Arthur was born in a log cabin on a homestead in Ann Arbor, Michigan of 1897. He interrupted his education at the University of Michigan to serve as a Seaman First Class in the WWII Navy Reserve. He earned his Master's degree in 1923. He was married to Ruby Ginn for 27 years and to Joan W. Russell since 1976. He had 11 children, 21 grandchildren, one niece, great and great-great-grandchildren. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories from 1952 to 1962, founded and operated Coronado Technical Institute from 1962 to 1979, and retired in 1989 as a drafting checker. His early careers were as a teacher, machinist, tool and die-maker, drafter and technical writer. He was a Toastmaster and past President of the New Mexico Association of Private Schools. He was an Elder at Heights Christian Church for 15+ years and served as Elder Emeritus until his death. He was also a choral singer, symphony-lover, prayer warrior, poetry reader and writer, and loving influence on at least four generations. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, at Heights Christian Church. Interment will follow at Sandia Memorial Gardens. Services are being arranged with the help of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. To conclude the service on Wednesday, we will sing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's"Messiah." Please bring your score and help celebrate a long life well lived.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Shoemaker -- Cpt. Ronald Z. Shoemaker US Army, Ret., 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Thursday, December 24, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Shoemaker and grandson, Shea Vick of Albuquerque; his son, Ronald Z. Shoemaker, Jr., wife, Jenny and granddaughter, Vicki Romero of Albuquerque; his mother, Pauline Shoemaker of Albuquerque; his sister, Charlene Raicevich and husband, Bob of St. Louis, MO; his brother, Ray Shoemaker of Albuquerque; his mother-in-law, Eleanore Carson of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shoemaker was a member of the Retired Officers Association (National and Albuquerque Chapters), the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees, and the American Legion. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, with Pastor Larry A. Wright officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice in Mr. Shoemaker's memory. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Wilkens -- Marie Louise Wilkens, 88, known as"Willie" by her friends, was born into Eternal Life on December 26, 1998. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 31, 1998 at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald & Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Burial will take place in Mankato, Minnesota at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, in accordance with her personal request. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Willie's lifelong concern for the poor, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Therese Parish, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998

Williams -- Mrs. Bonnie B. Williams died December 25, 1998 following a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Grossetete and husband, Alec; granddaughters, Gay Blech and husband, Dusty, Teri Zeni and Brian Maclennan; nieces, Jo Anne Mitchell and husband, Fred, Wynn Clevenger and husband, Pat; nephew, Gene Wheeler and wife, Sylvia; great-grandchildren, Briana and Kessick Blech, Joseph and Elizabeth Zeni. Bonnie is also survived by many near and dear friends. Her family and church were a big part of her life. Bonnie was born in Hagerman, NM August 19, 1914, the youngest of five children born to Joseph V. Wheeler and Ethel Newburn Wheeler. She was predeceased by her parents; brother, Roy Wheeler; sisters, Mazie Wheeler, Reba Gay"Skippie" Johnson, Ann Hutton; and step-son, Lavell Jones. At various times she lived in Albuquerque and in California. Bonnie and daughter, Ginger moved back to Albuquerque in 1950 to stay. She worked in retail sales for many years and retired from Sears Roebuck. She married Roy Williams in 1963. Bonnie and Roy worked together in Roy's company, Albuquerque Dry-Wall. Roy died June 10, 1984. Visitation: 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Tuesday, December 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Services will be held at First Christian Church, 10,101 Montgomery Blvd. NE, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 1998. Services will be conducted by Reverend James Ward. Pallbearers are Dusty Blech, Julian Hippell, Brian Maclennan, Fred Mitchell, Jack Mulcahy, and Hank Mullin. In lieu of flowers, Bonnie requested that donations be made to the Ginger Grossetete Edowment Fund of the Senior Foundation, PO Box 27674, Albuquerque, NM 87125 or the charity of your choice. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed December 30, 1998