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Hidalgo -- The family of Louie and Mary Hidalgo, 65 and 60 residents of Albuquerque, wish to apologize to anyone who went to the Mass of Louie on Friday. Mary L. Hidalgo passed away early Friday morning September 11, 1998 and the family decided to cancel his mass and reset on Monday so Louie and Mary would be at Mass together. Mary was born on August 9, 1938 in New Mexico. She was married to Louise Hidalgo, who passed away on September 8, 1998. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Lou Garcia and husband, Michael, Arlene Hidalgo and Kathy Angel Hidalgo and husband, Albert; two sons, Joseph Hidalgo and Juan Hidalgo; three sisters, Leandrita Lance and husband, Juan, Dolora Barela and husband, Victor and Rosie Urban and husband, Manuel, sister-in-law, Eslinda Sanchez; three brothers, Bert Anaya and wife, Peggy, Herman Anaya and wife, Amy and Oliver Anaya and wife, Dolores; 11 grandchildren, Louie, Monique, Anjelica, Dominic, Isaac, Chantel, Anthony, Star, Frankie, Destiny and Isaiah; one uncle, Abd Anaya and wife, Juanita. She was preceded in death by husband, Louie, a brother, Diego Sanchez, a sister, Irene Vigil two brothers-in-law, Pete Vigil and Neal Lance, two nieces, Gladys Lance and Angel Sanchez. Visitation will be Sunday September 13, 1998 from 10:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. Mass will be said on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 6th and Copper. Interment for Louie and Mary will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Military Honors for Louie. Arrangements with Hillcrest Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd. 265-5959.
        Published on: Sat September 12, 1998

Maes -- Henry B. (Enriquez) Maes, 78, died Friday, September 11, 1998, after a long illness. Mr. Maes was born in Willard, NM, and has been a resident of Albuquerque for 48 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maria of the family home; sons, Frank Maes and wife, Georgia, Anthony Maes, and Adrian Maes and wife, Gerrie, all of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Benjamin Maes, Julie Maes, Adrianne Maes, and Angela Maes; one great-grandson, Enriquez Maes; brothers, Ambrocio Maes and wife, Jessie, and Benito Maes and wife, Esky; sisters, Gertrude Lueras and husband, D.J., Molly Torrez and husband, Eddie; and very close cousin, Erminio Jaramillo. Mr. Maes is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Maes, Rose McTeague, Rosalie Warcken, and Clara Romero. Mr. Maes was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Parish. He served in the US Army during WWII and he was retired from the Veterans Administration Medical Center after 33 years of employment there. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Sister Rosina Sandoval and the Marianites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Claremont and Utah Aves. NE, with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Maes, Michael Garley, Richard Mora, Jeffrey Gallegos, Robert Romero, and George Gomez. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Maes, Ronald Maes, Bob Romero, Bobby Torrez, Fermin Torrez, Edward Torrez, and Arthur Maes. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sat September 12, 1998

Appleton -- Bob Appleton, former Albuquerque resident, passed away on Monday, September 7 at Flagstaff Memorial Hospital in Flagstaff, AZ as a result of cancer. Robert Lewis Appleton, son of Leonard and Peggy Appleton, was born on December 21, 1944. He graduated from Deming High School and the University of New Mexico. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked for the Social Security Administration in Albuquerque and in Show Low, AZ. Bob is survived by his wife, Paula of Pinetop, AZ; son, Jake and his wife, Annie of Show Low; and his mother, Peggy Appleton of Albuquerque. Other survivors include his sister, Suzie Clark and husband, Rod of Albuquerque; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a family memorial celebration is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Benavidez -- Mr. Benjamin (Ben) Benavidez Sr., 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 7, 1998. Mr. Benavidez is survived by one daughter, Becky Benavidez and fiance, Bruce Penn; three sons, Ivan Benavidez, Rudy Benavidez and wife, Stella, and Benjamin (Ben) Benavidez Jr.; nine grandchildren, Regina Benavidez, Ivan Benavidez Jr., Cheryl Beal, Troy Benavidez, Leeann Rees, Benjamin Benavidez III, Raquel Baca, Rick Benavidez, and Lee Ross Benavidez; ten great-grandchildren, Nikohl Martinez, Brandon Martinez, Alexandria Williams, Anastasia Benavidez, Miranda Benavidez, Marcus Beal, Anthony Baca Jr., Teryn Beal, Benjamin (Justin) Benavidez III, and Ivan (Reno) Benavidez III; one brother, Moises Benavidez. Mr. Benavidez was a member of the Catholic Church, member of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, and member of the Atrisco Land Grant. A Memorial Rosary was recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 564 Atrisco SW. The family received friends after 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday morning in the Holy Family Church, Father Jack, Celebrant. Private disposition will take place. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Brady -- Cledah Brady, 64, a resident of the Albuquerque area since 1990, died Saturday, September 5, 1998. She is survived by her son, Gerald Brady and wife, Karen of Federal Way, WA; granddaughter, Caitlin Brady; and sisters, Ruby Cotham and Jean McCulley, both of Corpus Christi, TX, Thelma Hoy of Los Lunas, and Margaret Higdon of Ada, OK. Mrs. Brady was kindhearted and caring. She will be deeply missed. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Gerald Brady, Ron Hoy, Mike Scott, and Bob Barnes. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Cortner -- James C. Cortner, age 68, born in Inglewood, CA, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, passed away on September 10, 1998. He is survived by Maureen, his wife and partner of 47 years; daughters, Kimberly Teague and husband, Tommy, Jan DeMay and husband, Michael; a son, Jay Cortner and wife, Moss; grandchildren, Michael and Stacy Teague, John Cortner, Michelle, Amber and James DeMay; twin sister, JoAnne Anderson and husband, Don; sister, Charlotte Wilmer and husband, Bob; the"World's Finest Dog", Lady; and many other family members and friends. Jim served as a pilot for the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for IBM for 30 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on. The family wishes to thank Lovelace Oncology Dept. for their extended ordinary love and care. A special gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the family home, for family and close friends, on Saturday, September 12, 1998, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family asks, that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to the American Cancer Society and directed to support Lymphoma Research. Cremation arrangements in the care of Sunrise Society (891-8200).
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Gittings -- Kent E. Gittings, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Tuesday, September 8, 1998. He is survived by wife, Bernadine of the family home; sons, Kirk Gittings of Albuquerque and Kent E. Gittings Jr. and his wife, Diane of Maryland; grandchildren, Gabriel and Erica Gittings; sisters, Alene Gardner of Missouri, Norma Kukowski, and Lyne Walsh of California. Kent retired as Chief Warrant Officer from the Air Force. He loved fly fishing in Northern New Mexico and Colorado. Services will be held Saturday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to the Alzheimer Association of New Mexico, 1330 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Haltom -- Felix Tucker Haltom, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past six years, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 1998. Felix was born August 25, 1916, the son of George H. and Odie Lee Maxey Haltom in Nacodoches, TX. He had been a manager of retail stores before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mae of Rio Rancho; two sons, Tucker Haltom and his wife, Donna, Bill Haltom and his wife, Ann, both of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Dannen Michael Haltom of San Francisco, CA, Stephen Brandon Haltom and Robb Reid Haltom, both of Albuquerque; three great-grandchildren, Bridgett and Brandon Haltom of Albuquerque, Tanner Haltom of San Francisco, CA. A Memorial service was held on Thursday, September 10, 1998, in the Chapel of Acantilado Vista, 920 Riverview Dr., Rio Rancho, with the Rev. Sandra Bess officiating. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

Larcom -- Virginia (Gini) Schmidt Larcom, 62, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Wednesday, September 9, 1998 after a courageous and soul-searching two and one-half week illness. She was a fiercely indepedent paraplegic whose gentle spirit, sweet personality, and great sense of humor will be sorely missed by all her many friends, relatives, and health care givers. Gini was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Billie Schmidt. She is survived by her son, Keith Russell Larcom; her sister, Mary Lou Santiago; brother-in-law, Bobby Santiago; niece, Annemarie Santiago; nephews, Robert Mark Santiago and Joseph Dominic Santiago and his wife, Julie; and one great-nephew, Jacob Dominic Santiago. Gini was a member of the Albuquerque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and an esteemed member of MENSA. A graphic designer by profession, she was the owner of a fledgling home business, Alice Street Graphics. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 Univrsity Blvd. NE, Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gini's bi-monthly women's support group, and members of her fellowship. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to either the Albuquerque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, P.O. Box 31125, Albuquerque, NM 87190-1125, or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998

May -- Ruth Aileen May, age 88, born August 9, 1910 in Independence, Missouri, to Frederick W. and Alice Harrington, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, passed away Tuesday, September 8, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Paul Arthur May who passed away in 1989; son, Paul Vernon May in 1990; a twin sister, Mildred Hausam; and four other sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Vanderslice and husband, Mickey; son, Randall May and wife, Sylvia; daughter-in-law, Barbara May, all of Albuquerque; brother-in-law, Myron May; sister-in-law, Adah Marie Meng, both of Independence, MO; eight grandchildren, Doug and Travis May, Cassie Case, Jennifer and Roderick May, Rob and Kim Vanderslice, and Sonja Snow; and six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. May was a lifelong member of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, at the Pennsylvania Street Branch of The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1220 Pennsylvania NE, Jack W. Lycan officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Park Cemetery with Mickey Vanderslice, Rob Vanderslice, Doug May, Travis May, Matthew Bregar and Robert Snow serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pennsylvania Street RLDS Church, 1220 Pennsylvania NE 87110, or the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE 87108.
        Published on: Fri September 11, 1998