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JAMES -- THOMAS WILLIAM JAMES OCTOBER 24, 1969 - AUGUST 10, 2004 Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin Your life was as precious as a jewel. May God take you into His arms and comfort you. You will be loved and missed forever.
        Published on: Tue August 24, 2004

POTTER -- Gregory James GREGORY JAMES POTTER November 13, 1968 - August 23, 2003 Greg, your death brought sadness to our lives; yet we know you are now at peace. I shall always remember your wide smile and generous spirit. Most of all I will remember that you won the hearts of a loving family-- James M. and Darlene Potter and their children-- in Los Alamos. You were the second Black adopted son of these caring people, my son John Scott Potter (now known as Jordan Jaiya John, Ph. D.) being the first Black baby adopted by a White family in New Mexico. You and Jaiya have shared with your three siblings all the love that a mother and father could give. You brought them happiness, and I am honored to have been a part of your life and a continual part of your family's life as well. May God preserve memories of you in our hearts forever. Lovingly, Reverend Mary E. Woods
        Published on: Tue August 24, 2004

TRUJILLO -- Mrs. Louise H. Trujillo, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 21, 2004. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her loving children, Jack Trujillo and wife, Irene, David Trujillo and wife, Dorothy, Dorothy Gutierrez and husband, Ray, Shirley Corbin-Trujillo and husband, Larry, James Trujillo and wife, Mary Lou. Mrs. Trujillo is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many other family members. Our mother was a kind, loving, and compassionate person always ready to do what she could for her children and grandchildren. She took great pride and joy to support their endeavors in life. She will live on forever through the loving memories, advice, and special gifts she gave, especially her love of music and singing. Mrs. Trujillo was a member of the Catholic Church, Altar Society and was a volunteer at Los Volcanes Senior Citizen Center. A visitation for Mrs. Trujillo wlll be Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Memorial Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. by Deacon Manuel Montoya and his wife, Eileen. A final visitation will be Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment of the cremains will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue August 24, 2004

WEINER -- Carl David Weiner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2004, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor; devoted stepmother, Sabina Marsaln; five loyal children, Michael and wife Teri of Omaha, Sean of Santa Fe, David of Albuquerque, Andrew and wife Terri of Chicago, Carla and husband Michael of Minneapolis; stepchildren, Matthew and wife Linda, Lisa and husband David; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Rachael, Matthew, William, Robert, Margaret, and Sayre; two step-grandchildren, Laura and James; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Muriel Taggart; nephew, Marty Weiner; loving cousins, Ronnie, Audrey, Irv, and Jerry Weiner; and many long-time friends, most especially Jeremy Martinez. Carl was preceded in death by his mother Katie, father, Hymen, and brother Allen. Born in Pittsburg, PA in 1934, he lived there until 1952. After high school, he relocated with his family to Phoenix, AZ. He attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University where he earned his business degree. He moved to Albuquerque in 1965 to work for First national Bank as a loan officer and then Vice President. In 1977 he joined E.F. Hutton as a stockbroker and has been with the company, now Smith Barney, until his retirement early this month. He was a past president of the following organizations: The Albuquerque Guild of the Santa Fe Opera, and the American Cancer Society, Bernalillo Chapter. He served on the boards of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque UMCA, Goodwill Industries of New Mexico, United Way, Vista Santa Maria Boys Home, and Civitan. He was a major supporter of the Smith Barney/New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees. Carl had a lifelong passion for classical music, enjoyed travel, golf, spending time at his home in Florida with family and friends, and was always there to snap pictures at family gatherings. Carl will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving family. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Wyoming and Paseo del Norte. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, August 23, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Los Ninos Inc., PO Box 2400, Los Lunas, NM 87031, or the New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees Scholarship Fund, 8009 Mountain Rd. Pl. NE, 87110. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Tue August 24, 2004

DOUGHTY -- James Howard Doughty, a resident of Edgewood, passed away on August 20, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Sydney of Edgewood, NM; daughter, Kara Crotta and husband, Peter of Tijeras; son, Dennis of Sauharita, AZ; Brothers, Jerry and wife, Pat of Lawton Oklahoma, and John and wife, Deborah of Tulsa Oklahoma; and sister, Jan Champion and husband, Jerry of Tulsa Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Jessica and Morgan Crotta of Tijeras, NM. James was employed by the Albuquerque Public Schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator and was a founding member of the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal in Edgewood. Memorial services will be held at the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal, 367 State Rd 344, Edgewood, NM on Wednesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal playground fund, P.O. Box 1090 Edgewood, NM 87015. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Mitchell Binder, Oncologist, and Dr. David Baker, Cardiologist, of Lovelace Medical Center. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Mon August 23, 2004

POTTER -- GREGORY JAMES (Also known as Jaiya Jordan John, Ph.D.) November 13, 1968 - August 23, 2004 Greg, your death brought sadness to our lives; yet we know you are now at peace. I shall always remember your wide smile and generous spirit. Most of all I will remember that you won the hearts of a loving family-- James M. and Darlene Potter and their children-- in Los Alamos. You were the second Black adopted son of these caring people, my son John Scott Potter (now known as Jaiya Jordan John) being the first Black baby adopted by a White family in New Mexico. You and Jaiya have shared with your three siblings all the love that a mother and father could give. You brought them happiness, and I am honored to have been a part of your life and a continual part of your family's life as well. May God preserve memories of you in our hearts forever. Lovingly, Reverend Mary E. Woods
        Published on: Mon August 23, 2004

SHIRLEY -- Donald O. Shirley, age 88 of Delmont, PA., died Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on October 27, 1915 in Nowrytown, PA, a son of the late James O. and Ruth E. (Libengood) Shirley. Don retired in 1978 from the maintenance staff at the University of Pennsylvania, New Kensington Campus. He enjoyed Square dancing, Hunting at his camp in Elk County, PA, traveling, and playing the organ. Mr. Shirley was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Delmont, PA and was a proud member of the NRA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah J. "Sally" (Irwin) Shirley on June 16, 2004; and a grandson, Kevin Scott Shirley on May 29, 1999. Surviving are a son, K. Wayne Shirley and his wife, Joan of Albuquerque NM; two daughters, Donna Earnest and her husband, Barrett of Delmont, PA, and Joy Morsaint and husband, Dane of Carnegie, PA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; and a step-brother. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., in Export, PA, where Services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Greater Albuquerque Compassionate Friends C/O Kristi Grubb, 6813 Cherry Blossom Ln., NE, Alb., NM 87111; New Mexico Survivors of Homicide, Inc., 12400 Menaul Blvd., NE, Suite 100, Alb., NM 87112; or to St. John's United Methodist Church Bluegrass Band, 2626 Arizona St., NE, Alb., NM 87110.
        Published on: Mon August 23, 2004

WEINER -- Carl David Weiner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2004, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor; devoted stepmother, Sabina Marsaln; five loyal children, Michael and wife Teri of Omaha, Sean of Santa Fe, David of Albuquerque, Andrew and wife Terri of Chicago, Carla and husband Michael of Minneapolis; stepchildren, Matthew and wife Linda, Lisa and husband David; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Rachael, Matthew, William, Robert, Margaret, and Sayre; two step-grandchildren, Laura and James; his ex-wife and mother of his children, Muriel Taggart; nephew, Marty Weiner; loving cousins, Ronnie, Audrey, Irv, and Jerry Weiner; and many long-time friends, most especially Jeremy Martinez. Carl was preceded in death by his mother Katie, father, Hymen, and brother Allen. Born in Pittsburg, PA in 1934, he lived there until 1952. After high school, he relocated with his family to Phoenix, AZ. He attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University where he earned his business degree. He moved to Albuquerque in 1965 to work for First national Bank as a loan officer and then Vice President. In 1977 he joined E.F. Hutton as a stockbroker and has been with the company, now Smith Barney, until his retirement early this month. He was a past president of the following organizations: The Albuquerque Guild of the Santa Fe Opera, and the American Cancer Society, Bernalillo Chapter. He served on the boards of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque UMCA, Goodwill Industries of New Mexico, United Way, Vista Santa Maria Boys Home, and Civitan. He was a major supporter of the Smith Barney/New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees. Carl had a lifelong passion for classical music, enjoyed travel, golf, spending time at his home in Florida with family and friends, and was always there to snap pictures at family gatherings. Carl will be sadly missed and always remembered by his loving family. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Wyoming and Paseo del Norte. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, August 23, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Los Ninos Inc., PO Box 2400, Los Lunas, NM 87031, or the New Mexico Federation of Educational Employees Scholarship Fund, 8009 Mountain Rd. Pl. NE, 87110. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Mon August 23, 2004

CAUGHRAN -- James Virgil Caughran, aged, 84, passed away August 17, 2004. He was born October 25, 1919 to Harry Lonzo and Wannie Belle Caughran in Grady, NM. He married his first grade sweetheart, Elsie Faith Bliss, June 29, 1941. They moved to Dove Creek, CO in the mid 1940s where he farmed and ran an LP Gas business. He and his family moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1950s and lived here for over 45 years. He was a successful real estate businessman and was the prime developer of Elephant Butte Estates. He loved to spend time with his family at his home on Mount Taylor. Virgil was an avid nature lover, conservationist and enjoyed raising livestock. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife; his son; his parents; his brother; and his sister. He is survived by his niece, Barbara Woodward and her husband, Bob of Albuquerque; and his nephew, Dr. Leroy Coffman and his wife, Carol of Winter Haven, FL; and many, many close friends. Virgil was a loving, caring, husband, father, and mentor to many in his family and in the community and will be missed by everyone he touched. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, the family requests that donations be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123, 505 255-5523. Private graveside services were held by the family on Friday August 20, 2004. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald and Son 3113 Carlisle NE 884-1188
        Published on: Sun August 22, 2004

DOUGHTY -- James Howard Doughty, a resident of Edgewood, passed away on August 20, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Sydney of Edgewood, NM; daughter, Kara Crotta and husband, Peter of Tijeras; son, Dennis of Sauharita, AZ; Brothers, Jerry and wife, Pat of Lawton Oklahoma, and John and wife, Deborah of Tulsa Oklahoma; and sister, Jan Champion and husband, Jerry of Tulsa Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Jessica and Morgan Crotta of Tijeras, NM. James was employed by the Albuquerque Public Schools as a teacher, coach, and administrator and was a founding member of the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal in Edgewood. Memorial services will be held at the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal, 367 State Rd 344, Edgewood, NM on Wednesday, August 25, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal playground fund, P.O. Box 1090 Edgewood, NM 87015. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Mitchell Binder, Oncologist, and Dr. David Baker, Cardiologist, of Lovelace Medical Center. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun August 22, 2004