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Ruhl -- Marcella Clara Ruhl, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 41 years, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 1998. Marcella was born May 18, 1910, the daughter of Carl and Clara Knobs Klem in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a member of the P.S.T. Association, and had worked as a secretary for the Southern Union Gas Company, before it became PNM. Marcella is survived by her son, Charles Ruhl and wife, Marjorie of California; and one sister, Deloris Steinle of Florida. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 4, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Officiating will be the Rev. Walter F. Smith III. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, 892-9920.
        Published on: Thu September 03, 1998

Torres -- Sixto Torres, age 45, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 30, 1998. He is survived by his sons, Sixto J. Torres, Joe Ben Barela and Rubiane Valdez, Sonny Barela; brother, Isidro Torres Jr. and wife, Ruby; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous God children; grandchildren, Anthony Barela, Benjamin Barela and Sonny Archuleta. Sixto was preceded in death by his parents, Isidro and Mary Torres. He graduated from Albuquerque High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, September 3, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 1998, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Thai Tran as Celebrant. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu September 03, 1998

Langley -- Lucille Langley, 80, passed away August 31, 1998. She was a member of Chapter II, and AARP. She is survived by her nine children and spouses; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and numerous family and friends who loved and will miss her. A memorial Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4th at St. Charles Church. Interment will be on Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In deep appreciation of fulfilling her wish to remain at home surrounded by her family and loved ones, pain free, we sincerely thank Sandia Hospice for their caring, professional services in making this difficult time easier for her family. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School NE, Suite 310, Alb. NM 87110. Cremation by Direct Services 343-8008, 4501 4th NW.
        Published on: Wed September 02, 1998

Lorenzen -- Esther L. Lorenzen, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Wednesday, August 26, 1998. She was born in Columbus, NE. Mrs. Lorenzen was educated in Columbus, NE, Ashland, KS and attended Park College in Kansas City, KS. Mrs. Lorenzen served in the Coast Guard during WWII. She married in Chicago to Harry Lorenzen and resided in Omaha, NE prior to moving to Albuquerque. Mrs. Lorenzen was a former member of International Toastmistress. She formed a Speakers Bureau to assist local high schools in securing judges for their annual speaking competitions, and speakers for retirement centers, clubs, business firms, etc. Mrs. Lorenzen is the last survivor of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Lorenzen in 1992. Cremation has taken place and memorial graveside services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE with Rev. Charles E. Price Officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Sun August 30, 1998

Gurule -- Eva Kilderry Gurule, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, went home to the Lord, August 22, 1998. She was born in Spencer, MA to Cordelia and Charles Jean on December 30, 1906 and lived most of her life in the Beverly-Salem-Peabody area. Eva was the beloved mother and grandmother of daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren, Linda and Lee Gurule of Albuquerque and children, Christopher and Craig; Patricia and Douglas Dash of Salem, MA and children, Terrence, Cynthia and Kevin; Frances and James Fachko of W. Seneca, NY and children, Donna, Sandra, Steven, Debra and Cheryl; 12 great-grandchildren, Jaime, Kevin and Jason, Bright, Jordan and Devin Fachko, Taylor, Austin, Anna and Emma Powers, Amy Silva, Jordan and Holly Dash; three sisters, all of MA, Cordelia Symmes, Yvonne Provost, and Imelda Fuller; one sister-in-law, also of MA, Sister Julie Kilderry, S.N.D.; and several nieces and nephews; her husband, Louis Gurule; and sisters and brothers-in-law of Albuquerque, Frances and Matt Martinez, Priscilla and Rudy Sprunk, Julia Gurule, Grace Gurule, Corrine and Gilbert Gurule and Ginny and Vincent Gurule; Louis' children, Eleanor, Patricia, Mary Jane and Jerry. Eva was preceded in death by her late husband, Francis L. Kilderry; and dear grandson, Douglas Dale Dash. All who knew Eva loved and cherished her. She will be sadly and greatly missed, but not forgotten by her dearest Hijo, Lee Gurule. Mass of Resurrection and Interment will take place in the family plot at St. Thomas Church and St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem, MA. Services will be announced at a later date. God bless and protect you, Mum. F.P.L. Arrangements are under the care of Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
        Published on: Thu August 27, 1998

Miller -- Ruth Miller, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for over 35 years, died Monday, August 24, 1998. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Miller in 1996 after 48 years of marriage. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Mortuary Science. Mrs. Miller worked with her father in the funeral business before she and her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1955. She taught bible class for a number of years at University Church of Christ. Ruth was currently a member of Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ. Her close friends, Jerry Hayes and Frances Crawford were her family. Memorial services will take place Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Montgomery Blvd. Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Dr. Charles Beeson officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu August 27, 1998

Rodriguez -- Priscilla Rodriguez, 64, a native New Mexican and resident of Albuquerque, died August 22, 1998. She is survived by her children, Ella Laris and family; son, Jude Laris and wife, Cari, and their family; daughter, Marissa and son, Ryan, daughters, Brooke and Monica Laris, all of Albuquerque; son, William Rodriguez and his family; daughters, Jannette and Annette of CA, and Camille of Albuquerque, Ralph Rodriguez and wife, Donna of Albuquerque and their family, daughter, Anna Flores and husband, Abe and their children, daughter, Danielle and sons, Issac and Aaron, all of Moriarty, NM; Charles Rodriguez and wife, Cecilia and their children, sons, Brian and Christopher Leon and daughter, Bridgett, all of California, David Rodriguez and son, Donathon, both of TX, Joe L. Rodriguez Jr. and family, sons, Sammy, Neil, James, and John, Ron Rodriguez and family, son, Jason and daughter, Melissa, all of Albuquerque, Cynthia Scott and husband, Steve and their family, daughter, Bridgett and her husband, Jesse of Albuquerque, and their family, daughter, Amber and son, Steven Jr., all of Cedar Crest, Tony"Peanut" Rodriguez and his dog,"Bootsie"; brothers, Joe M. Lopez and wife, Helen of Bullhead City, AZ, Bacilio Lopez and wife, Vickie and their family, sons, Dennis, Ronald, Donald and Darryle of Ventura, CA, Porcopio (Eloy) P. Lopez, Jr. and his family, daughter, Mary-Jo Haden, and son, Randy all of Deming; Dennis Lopez and his family, daughter, Tresha and son, Dee all of CA; sister, Theresa Rodriguez and husband, Celso of Safford, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Ella Lopez; her husband, Joe L. Rodriguez; her son, Neil Russell; and brothers, Mark and Felix Lopez. Services will be held Friday, 8:00 a.m., at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Interment will take place at Fort Bliss Cemetery, El Paso, TX where she will join her husband, Joe L. Rodriguez and son, Neil Russell. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu August 27, 1998

Stewart -- David B. Stewart, 39, died Sunday, August 23, 1998. He is survived by his mother, Trudy Stewart; his children, Joey, Cassandra, Jacob, Joshua Stewart; brothers, Charles Stewart, Paul Stewart; sisters, Jennifer Reed and Ann Stewart. Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 27, 1998, 10:00 a.m., at the Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd. NW, with Pastor John Shavers officiating. Flowers may be sent to Direct Services, 4501 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM.
        Published on: Thu August 27, 1998

Battat -- Morris Ezekiel Battat, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Monday, August 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Aurora Battat of Albuquerque; daughter, Anita Battat of Albuquerque; sons, Kenneth Battat of Albuquerque and David Battat of Boston, MA; grandchildren, Thaddeus Jude Battat Beeley of Farmington, Margaret Summer Battat and Daniel Alexander Battat, both of Boston; brothers, Charles Battat, Jack Battat, Abraham Battat, and Paul Battat, all of San Francisco, CA; sisters, Seemah Kelley of Bountiful, UT; Rochelle Sloane of Beverly Hills, CA, and Rama Battat of San Francisco, CA. Mr. Battat was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel of Albuquerque. He was born in Rangoon, Burma on December 11, 1918. Mr. Battat emigrated to U.S.A. and he became a US citizen in 1942. He served in the US Army WWII. Mr. Battat attended graduate school at Washington University at St. Louis. He began work at Los Alamos in 1950, retiring in 1977. Mr. Battat was a part-time adjunct professor at UNM from 1965 to 1971. Graveside services were held on Tuesday at Fairview Memorial Park's Jewish War Veteran's section, with Rabbi Isaac Celnik and Cantor Josh Perlman officiating. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at Congregation B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B'nai Israel Choir Fund - 4401 Indian School Rd NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed August 26, 1998

Gallegos -- Mr. Flaminio J. Gallegos, 58, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on August 22, 1998. Mr. Gallegos was the beloved husband of Mrs. Kathy S. Gallegos. He is also survived by his mother, Anastasia Montoya and husband, Joe; seven daughters, Dee Dee Candelaria and husband, Mike, Joanne Sisneros and husband, Melvin, Deanna DeLara and husband, Jerry, Ramona Perez, Helen Gonzales, Consuelo Allen and husband, Mike and Lisa Sais and husband, Jimmy; four sons, Charles Gallegos and wife, Sherri, Henry Gallegos and wife, Frances, James Gallegos and wife, Janace, and Flaminio Gallegos Jr.; three foster children, Delven, Faron and Elvira; five sisters, Elsie, Gloria, Senida, Cecilia and Della; 33 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic church. A memorial Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, 6:00 p.m., at the family home, 16 Emilia Lane, Los Lunas, NM. Private disposition of the cremains will take place by the family at a later date. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Wed August 26, 1998