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Heller -- Irving I. Heller, age 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, passed away on Monday, December 28, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Sally Heller of Albuquerque; one daughter, Ellen H. Goldberg and husband, Barry of Edgewood; one son, Fred Heller of Charlestown, MA; and brother, Arthur Heller of Florida; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, with Rabbi Isaac H. Celnik and Cantor Josh Perlman officiating. The family prefers memorials to a charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998

Lizut -- Margaret G. Lizut, 51, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away December 26, 1998 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lizut is survived by her loving children, three daughters, Laurie Lizut, Jennifer Lizut and Kathy Foster and husband, Adam. She was preceded in death by her adoring sister, Mildred Grossman. Mrs. Lizut was a beloved mother who deeply loved her children. She bravely faced her illness and left peacefully when the Lord called her Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 1998, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 30, 1998, 2:00 p.m., in the Masonic Cemetery, Las Cruces, New Mexico. A Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998

Martinez -- Kathryn I. Martinez, 48, passed away on December 26, 1998 after a long illness. She is survived by one son, Pete Salas, Jr.; two daughters, Marlene and Doreen Salas; mother, Josie Zamora; four sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Jo Anne Mestas and husband, Sonny, Jerry R. Martinez and wife, Tina, Freddie Martinez, Kenny Martinez, Lorraine Maestas and husband, Joseph, Marie Martinez, Joseph Martinez, Bertha Martinez and husband, John, and Robert Martinez. Kathryn Martinez was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church here in Albuquerque. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and attended church with her mother regularly. She was a loving aunt to several nephews and nieces. Memorial services will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, with Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Services, 4501 4th NW, 343-8008.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998

Matteucci -- Margaret Balduini Matteucci, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 1998 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Matteucci, her parents, Raffaello and Giulia Catelani Balduini and two brothers, Charlie and Louie Balduini. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Mary Matteucci of Albuquerque; three sons and their wives, Ralph and Sandra Matteucci of Phoenix, AZ, Alex and Nancy Matteucci of Las Cruces, Richard and Nedra Matteucci of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Anna Maria Matteucci of Roswell, Christine Matteucci of Denver, CO, Cheryl Matteucci of San Diego, CA, Caren Matteucci Lewis and her husband, Kevin of Morrison, CO, James Matteucci of Roswell, Richard Matthew Matteucci of Denver, CO, John Matteucci and wife, Michelle of Parker, CO; and three great-granddaughters, Chelsi Matteucci, Chelsea Matteucci and Giulia Lewis. She will lie in state from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Mass will be celebrated at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 1998. Interment in Gate of Heaven will follow. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Baldwin, Richard Capenera, The Honorable Pete V. Dominici, Gary Pierson, George Shaffer and Henry Viviani. Donations may be made to the Wilhelmina Coe Kidney House Endowment Fund, 4919 Prospect Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque, NM in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998

Montoya -- Sam J. Montoya, age 52, of Santa Fe, died suddenly on Saturday, December 26, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustaquio and Emily Montoya. Sam was born on June 8, 1946 in Santa Fe. He was a graduate of Santa Fe High School and in 1968 served with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. He received his Bachelor's degree from the College of Santa Fe and received his Master's degree in Business Administration from UNM. In 1992 he retired as the Deputy Director of P.E.R.A. Since October 1994 he was employed as an Assistant Vice President at 1st National Bank. He was a member of Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. He was also a member of the Fiesta Council, the Caballeros de Vargas and the Civitan Club. Sam took great interest and was very active in community affairs. Sam is survived by his loving children, Nicole Montoya and husband, Byron Campbell of Santa Fe and Christopher Montoya and wife, Ana of Albuquerque; the mother of his children, Patricia Montoya of Santa Fe; grandchildren, Rebecca Montoya and Gerard Herman Montoya; sisters, Theresa Herrera of Mansfield, TX and Emily Garcia of Lakewood, CA; brother, Michael Montoya and wife, Dorthea of Redondo Beach, CA; uncle, Ben Montoya and wife, Carmen of Pojoaque; aunts, Nellie Gonzales and Martha Mier and husband, Gilbert, all of Santa Fe; and special friend, Dolores Trujillo of Nambe. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 30, 7:30 p.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 31, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 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: Tue December 29, 1998

Moya -- Floyd A. Moya 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: Tue December 29, 1998

Nall -- Mrs. Ruth C. Nall went home to Jesus Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 70. Mrs. Nall is survived by her son, James Nall; daughters, Cathy Long, Cindy Long, Candice and Henry Chavez and Sally Earl; grandchildren, Cassiah, Josiah, Isaiah, Patricia, Timothy, Rhonda, and Leah; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services for Mrs. Nall will be held on Wednesday at the Calvary Chapel Southeast, 1215 Hazeldine Ave. SE, where the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 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: Tue December 29, 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: Tue December 29, 1998