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Balch -- Juliet Balch, 84, a 34 year resident of Albuquerque, Juliet, passed away with the family at her bedside. Born in Hawaii of missionary parents she lived in China from the age of 2 to 16 years. Returning to the states, she later met and married Lewis Balch in Washington State eventually settling in New Mexico. She was a devoted wife and mother until her death on September 11, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lewis Balch; sons, John Balch and wife, Beth, Bill Balch and wife, Kathleen, Thomas Balch and wife, Julie, Russell Balch, and Richard Balch; daughters, Mary Smith and husband, Allen, and Ann Balch; nine grandchildren; sisters, Faith Olsen, Frances Riggs, and other family and friends. Memorial services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano NW on Monday, September 14, 1998, at 4:15 p.m. She is much loved and will be greatly missed by all. Direct Services, 4501 4th St. NW. 343-8008.
        Published on: Sun September 13, 1998

Canfield -- Paul Gregory Canfield, age 53, died September 2, 1998 in Santa Fe. Paul was a locally and nationally recognized artist, working in a variety of media, whose work is represented in numerous collections across the country. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Karen of Santa Fe; his mother, Elizabeth Canfield of Albuquerque; his sister, Maria Daly Canfield and her husband, Gary Flores of Reno; brother-in-law, Keith Pautz; sister-in-law, Kathleen and children of Simi Valley, CA; parents-in-law, Vernon and Elizabeth Pautz of Northridge, CA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Interment was private. A gathering in celebration of Paul's life and work will be announced at a later date. As a living memorial to Paul's life and work as an artist, a scholarship will be established at the College of Santa Fe to help students of art. Contributions may be made to the College of Santa Fe Development Office/Art Department, in memory of Paul Canfield, 1600 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505.SANTA FE FUNERAL OPTIONS 417 E. Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 989-70332
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Chen -- Yu Fun Chen, 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 9 years, died Thursday, September 11, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Yao Han Chen Chen of Albuquerque; son, Kung Yao Chen and wife, Milan Lock of Brazil; daughters, Ruby Kung Yu Ju and husband, Frederick of Albuquerque and Rose Chen Chu and husband, David of Wheaton, IL; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Chen retired from Fabrator LTDA in Brazil where he was the socio gerente. Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun September 13, 1998

Dike -- Bettie J. Dike, 80, a long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 1998. Bettie was born in Mays Landing, New Jersey, on December 7, 1917, the daughter of Ira Tenbroeck Smith and Helen Burhens. Bettie was a member of the United Church in Los Alamos. She was a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey and worked as a secretary for the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for several years. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert Spencer Dike, who passed away in 1996. Bettie is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Helen Dike of Highlands Rancho, CO, and Virginia Moore, her husband Christopher; and their daughter Darcie Nicole Moore, also of Highlands Ranch, CO. Bettie also leaves behind her half-sister, Barbara Irwin of Pittsboro, NC; a sister-in-law, Maggie Smith of Hicksville, NY; and her nieces and nephews, Kip Smith, Brian Smith, and Karen Highfield, all of New York. A Memorial service for Mrs. Dike will be held at the United Church in Los Alamos and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to: The American Heart Association, 5901 Harper Dr., N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109, or, The American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro N.E., Suite #101, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements are under the direction of McGee Memorial Chapel, 1320 Luisa St., Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 983-9151.
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Fiebig -- Louise C. Fiebig, 88, an Albuquerque resident since 1945, died Friday, September 11, 1998. Mrs. Fiebig is survived by a sister, Gertrude Labhard, of California; very close friends Michael and Margie Martinez, Margaret Otero, all of Albuquerque and Margaret Martinez of Costa Rica. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fiebig on August 17, 1998. Mrs. Fiebig was a member of Holy Ghost Church. She was retired from Albuquerque Public Schools where she worked in the cafeteria at Van Buren Middle School. Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 1998 at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Deacon Bob Contreras reciting. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Monday, at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona, SE with Father Wilfred Hoff, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Gomez -- Natividad M. Gomez, 91, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, died September 10, 1998, in Albuquerque. She is survived by her daughter, Evangeline Lopez and son-in-law, Bonnie Lopez. Other survivors are a sister, Estefanita Martinez; granddaughters, Belinda Spangle and Yvonne Lopez; nice, Theresa Johnson; nephews, Pat Lopez and David Lopez; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave Gomez. A Rosary will be recited a 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 1998 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 417 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe, NM. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at St. Francis Cathedral, 213 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM, interment will follow at 12:00 noon at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Direct Services 4501 4th St. NW. Albuquerque, NM 505-343-8008. Santa Fe 820-6100.
        Published on: Sun September 13, 1998

Hudson -- Christopher F. Hudson, formerly of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, August 26, 1998 in Provincetown, MA at the age of 43. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him. Chris was born November 13, 1954, in Quebec, Canada. He is survived by his family, Gail Browne and daughters, Katie and Jenny, of Provincetown, MA; his mother, Kathleen MacShane Hudson, of Albuquerque; his father and step-mother, Frank and Jane Hudson, of Ocala, FL; his sister and son-in-law, Anne and Dan Jessup, of Glendale, AZ; his brother, Brendan Hudson, of Mexico City, Mexico, his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Melissa Hudson, of Roswell, NM; his nieces, Moira and Colleen Jessup, and Tara and Emily Hudson, his nephew, Devin Jessup, and numerous aunts and uncles. A Memorial Mass will be said on Saturday, September 19, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven church. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions be made to the College Fund for Jennifer and Katherine Browne at Seamen's Bank, Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657; Account No. 01667763.
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Huff -- Nellmarie B. Huff, 90, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past year and a half, coming to New Mexico from Boerne, Texas. Nellmarie was born July 16, 1908, the daughter of George W. and Anna K. Mader Breitenstein in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She had been a member of the Boerne Reading Club, Friends of the Library, Sons of Herman of Texas, the Boerne United Methodist Church, received the Citizen of the Year Award for Boerne, Texas. Nellmarie is survived by her husband, Arleigh Huff of Rio Rancho; two children, Charles Huff and wife, Mary of Los Alamos, NM, Nancy Jaqua and husband Ed, of Corrales, NM; four grandchildren, David Jaqua and Suzanne Jaqua of Albuquerque, John Huff of Jemez Springs, NM and Maria Huff of Berkley, CA. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 14, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boerne Cemetery in Boerne, Texas. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho.
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Maisel -- Edith Maisel passed away Friday, September 11, 1998 after a long and wonderful life. She was born in Albuquerque Feb. 11, 1916 to Cyma and Maurice Maisel. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Lindalee Maisel; grandchildren, Lee Maurice and wife, Maria, and Karen Maisel; her brother, S.L."Bud" Maisel and his wife, Jackie, sister-in-law, Jerry Maisel. Edith is also survived by Connie M. Sanchez, Jean Stillman and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her brother, Albert Maisel M.D., Connie M. Sanchez and Jean Stillman and their families. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Edith Maisel will be held at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home Foundation, P.O. Box 6573, Albuquerque, NM, 87197 or to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun September 13, 1998

Mcdonald -- Fred McDonald, age 66, passed away peacefully Friday at home in the company of his family after a long illness. His unconditional love, compassion, and gentleness will be carried on by the lives of everyone he touched. He is preceded in death by his son Leslie. He is survived by his wife Lilly of 44 years; five children, Debra LeMaster and her husband, Robert of Albuquerque, Stephen McDonald and his wife, Susie of Los Lunas, David McDonald and his wife, Shireen of Los Lunas, Susan Mendoza and her husband, Rafael of Stafford, VA, and Patricia McDonald of Albuquerque. He has ten grandchildren, Melissa and Luke LeMaster, Andrew, Stephanie, and Jessica McDonald, Jared and Justine McDonald, Kathlene, Christopher, and Alex Mendoza, and one great-grandchild, Rose LeMaster. A memorial service for Fred will be held Tuesday September 15, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE with his nephew John Conwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Fred McDonald to: Sandia Hospice and Home Health 4775 Indian School Rd. NE #310, Albuquerque, NM 87110 for their loving care, attention and devotion in our time of need. Special thanks to Nita Chapman who was always there. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun September 13, 1998