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NAYLOR, HARRY WILKIN Age 90, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Lovelace Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Sugar Tree Ridge, OH, son of Miriam and Roy Naylor, at the age of 20 he joined the Army. On his 21st birthday, he sailed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on a troop ship headed to the war in the Pacific. After the war he married Win in Columbus, OH on August 10, 1947. He was a Funeral Director in Ohio and Arizona before moving his family to Albuquerque in 1968 where he was employed by Strong-Thorne Mortuary until he retired at the age of 80. Harry was an active member of Ridgecrest Christian Church (RCC). One of his life's joys was taking road trips visiting family and friends. Harry and Win traveled to nearly every state in the union. He was preceded in death by his brother; Donald Naylor of Hillsboro, OH and his sister; Dorothy Benson of Albuquerque, NM. Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years Winifred (Win), daughter; Debbie, son; Mark, four grandchildren; Sean, Tim (Megan), Colin, Bridget; two nephews; Linn Benson (Mona), Ken Naylor (Joyce) and niece; Sharon Workman (Larry). A Memorial Service will be held at Ridgecrest Christian Church, 5300 Eastern Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM, on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry's name to, RCC at 5300 Eastern Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
ARMIJO, RAYMOND M. Age 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie Armijo; daughter Ruby Hrubeinski; and son Raymond Armijo, Jr. Raymond is survived by two sons James Armijo and wife Denise, Albert Armijo and wife Peggy; three daughters Linda Audelo, Debbie Riggle and Emily Armijo; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 12:00 pm in the Strong- Thorne Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave. SE with a funeral service to begin at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
SHAHEN, TIMOTHY surrounded by his loving family, made his transition on December 7, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Guy and Grace Shahen and was raised in a picture perfect beach village on Long Island. When he met his wife of thirty-nine years, Lori, it was love at first sight. Their adventures included: hiking the Grand Canyon with new boots, Tim's tenure as an Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, ten years with Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco, Ride the Rockies twice, Ride Oregon and years of adventure travel. Tim received his Bachelor's degree from Notre Dame University in 1965 and was an avid fan of the "Fighting Irish." He received his Master's and Doctorate degrees from Purdue University. For most of his career, Tim was a banker. Having met all traditional definitions of "success," Tim and Lori left Albuquerque and lived their dream of restoring a historic farmhouse property in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and opening a Bed and Breakfast Inn. After selling the Inn in 2001, Tim and Lori made the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across the northern mountains of Spain. Tim's laughter could be heard for miles and filled the hearts of everyone around him. He will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, and his willingness to "be there no matter what" in times of struggle, suffering and joy. For Tim, love was a verb not a noun. In recent years, Tim's most satisfying times were spent at the Krain ranch in Colorado. There he strung fences, mothered baby calves and built irrigation systems. Tim's ashes will be taken to this place of beauty and peace where he lived out every boy's dream of being a "cowboy" with his dear friend, Leon. Tim is survived by his wife, Lori; his sister, Patricia Shahen; his nephews, Marcus Lee Shahen and Troy Lee Shahen; and his nieces, Karen Patricia (Yamhure) Frank, Laura Yamhure Thompson, and Kelly Michelle (Shahen) McBride. Tim's parents and beloved younger brother, Thomas Lee Shahen, made their transitions earlier and will welcome him home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim's name may be sent to: Albuquerque Reads - a Chamber of Commerce program of volunteer reading tutors who work with kindergarten school children to help them acquire strong reading skills. Donations may be sent to: Albuquerque Reads, attn: Beth Hemmerich, 115 Gold Avenue, SW, Suite 201, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Tim was a founding member of the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Learning in Albuquerque. Donations (in his name) will fund class scholarships and recognize Tim's love for this vibrant community. Donation details will be posted at: Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Suite E-130, Albuquerque, NM 87104 or www.riograndecenterfor spiritualliving.org A remembrance celebration will be held for Tim, family and friends in January. The date and time will be posted at: www.danielsfuneral.com Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
CASTILLO, JOSE ANDRE Castillo, Jose Andre our beloved son and brother, born on September 30, 1984 passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Pamela and Guadalupe Castillo; brothers, Gabriel and Vicente; and sister-in-law Rowena. Rosary to be recited on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 9:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial, and Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Jose had a warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor. We love him deeply and will keep Jose in our hearts always. Jose will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
LUNA, JOE E. was born on September 21, 1939 in Albuquerque and passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 73. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose Luna; daughters, Debbie Luna, Angela Luna; grandson, Robert Cloven; granddaughter, Virginia Cloven; sister, Frances Luna. Joe is survived by his son, Albert Luna; daughters, Julie Luna, Liz Cloven and husband Robert; brother, Henry Luna; sisters, Marcella Salazar and husband Chano, Nadine Briceno and husband Anthony. Services will be held at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church 300 Mildred Ave. NW. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00am with a viewing at 8:45am. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW. 505-343-8008.
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
DORAME, MICHAEL Age 78, he was a resident of Tularosa and Mescalero, NM passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. A father of three, proud grandfather of four and longtime, respected educator. He is survived by his sons Michael Dean, Doug and wife Monica; daughter Raelene Dorame; grandchildren Dinee and Nena Dorame, Dana Rae and Dallas Peterson; sister Pat Montoya from Tularosa; as well as half-sisters Martha Knight, Henrietta Hitchens, Delores Zamora; and half-brother Tony Dorame. He was preceded in death by his first wife Nena Gutierrez Dorame who passed away in 1964 and then half-siblings Henry Dorame and Veronica Dorame. He was also married to Janet McKinley for 22 years. Born and raised in Mescalero by his grandparents Frank and Blasa Dorame, Michael attended Tularosa High School, graduated from Northern Colorado University in 1956, received his Master's Degree from the University of New Mexico in 1967. After graduating from Northern Colorado, he proudly served his country in the Korean War. Upon coming home, he worked for the Tularosa School District for 45 years as a teacher, basketball coach, counselor, principal, assistant superintendant and working his way up to superintendent from 1997-2004. He was named New Mexico Superintendent of the Year in 2001. He is a member of the New Mexico Activities Association Hall of Honor for his longtime service in interscholastic athletics and eventually became President of the NMAA in 1999-2002. Michael felt strongly that education was the great equalizer in our lives. After humble beginnings in Mescalero, he was the first in his family to obtain a college degree which led to his children's and grandchildren's success professionally and academically. He was well-loved and happy around friends and family. A Rosary will be celebrated at 7:00pm on December 19, 2012 at Queen of Heavens in Albuquerque, followed by a reception. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Apache Mission at 2:00pm in Mescalero followed by a burial in the Tularosa Cemetery. There will be a dinner in his honor at 4:00pm in the Tularosa Community Center. To view Michael's guestbook visit: www.reflectionoflife.com
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
HEREFORD, CAROLYN ROWE was called home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, December 6, 2012. Born June 12, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, she grew up in Corpus Christi, TX, where she graduated from Ray High School. Later she settled in Albuquerque, NM where she would spend the majority of her life, only returning to Texas in 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Espy Carlton Rowe, and her mother, Beatrice Ruby Rowe. She is survived by her husband, William Valentine Hereford; her son, Robert Lawrence Turner (wife Karen), grandson, Trevor Turner; granddaughter, Jennifer Turner; her daughter, Sharon Davidson (and husband Ron); granddaughters, Savannah Davidson and Alannah Davidson; her niece, Kathryn Minor (husband Charles); great-niece, Elizabeth Minor; nephew, Tolson Wray; four stepsons, Robert Hereford, Lawrence Hereford (wife Mary), John Hereford, and James Hereford (wife Deborah); plus six step-grandsons; two step- granddaughters; three step great-granddaughters; as well as numerous other family members, friends, and bridge partners. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012, Noon until 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming followed by Funeral Services beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Gerald Farley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cosmopolitan Women's Club, Harriet Donohoo Scholarship Fund in care of Shirley Garfield at Vineyard #118, 6118 Edith NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or to the charity of your choosing. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hereford at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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HARMAN, EVELYN also known as Evelyn Coleman, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, December 8, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Virgil Harman; daughter, Kathy Vanderpool and husband, Chuck; daughter, Carolyn Turner and husband, Rodger of Tallahassee, FL; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Fruits, and father, Marvin Mounts. Evelyn was a member of AAUW for many years. She was an honor student, and one of the few women that graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Administration. Evelyn was a medical secretary in an Army hospital during World War II. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Compassus, 6000 Uptown Blvd. NE Suite 104, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will take place at Resthaven Garden Cemetery in Oklahoma City at a later date. Please visit our online guest book for Evelyn at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
RASMUSSEN, LOUISE C. A very sweet, extremely gentile Southern Lady joined parents, numerous siblings, a daughter-in-law and her husband in Heaven on the seventh of December. Louise Cribbs Rasmussen was born on November 20, 1920 near Tutwiler, Mississippi, on the family plantation in the Mississippi Delta, where family had lived since before the Civil War. She was the epitome of Southern kindness, character, beauty, and honor. The fifth of seven children to be born to Lena and Frederick Cribbs, her mother and the doctor vehemently disagreed as to whether she was born on the 20th or the 22nd. Consequently, the family often celebrated both dates; but of course, as Louise would drawl, she certainly "didn't age by two years but only one". Raised in Tutwiler, Louise enjoyed an idyllic childhood among numerous siblings, cousins, and friends. She graduated from the then-called Mississippi State College for Women and received a degree in Home Economics, specializing in clothing and textiles. Well into her eighties, Louise would create and sew outfits that would make professional seamstresses envious. Upon graduating from college and at the onset of WWII, Louise moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked in a science laboratory. There she met Kenneth Rasmussen, a young Air Force instructor pilot. After the war, they were married and were immediately sent to war-torn Yokohoma, Japan. Christopher, their son, was born there, and soon after returning to the United States, their daughter Tege was born in Virginia. From Virginia, the family of four moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which was soon followed by their great northern adventure of three years, Newfoundland. The year l958 saw them return stateside; they moved to Walker AFB in Roswell, NM, and their love for that state began. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Ken moved his family to Portales, then Clovis, where he was on staff at Eastern New Mexico University. Upon his second retirement, Ken yearned for more education, and the two of them returned to Louise's roots in Mississippi, where Ken received a long-awaited PhD. Soon after, they began another adventure: a two-year stint with the Peace Corps in Guatemala. In their mid-sixties, Ken and Louise returned to New Mexico, moved to Albuquerque, and resumed their love for the Land of Enchantment. Louise was a member of the PEO Sisterhood, and was an avid, if not downright dangerous, bridge player. She was a voracious reader, and she enjoyed playing golf, swimming and walking the neighborhoods. She and Ken were stalwart members of the Cathedral of St. John, where she was very involved in the Altar Guild. Soon after Ken's death in August of 2008, Louise moved to La Vida Llena Retirement Community, where she met many new people and re-connected with twenty-five year old friendships. The family is very thankful to the loving staff of La Vida Llena for making Louise's last four years so pleasurable and comfortable. Louise was extremely content at LVL. Louise is survived by son, Christopher Kenneth, of Albuquerque; and daughter, Tege Montmorency (John) of Napa, California. She is also survived by five granddaughters, Krisha Montmorency (Gabe Sakakeeny) and Jess Montmorency, both of the San Francisco Bay Area, Elena Lenz (Michael), Anna Rasmussen and Tessa Rasmussen, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by a grandson, Benjamin James Rasmussen, a Marine stationed in Hawaii; two great-grandchildren, Jakob and Gabriella Lenz of Albuquerque, also survive her. In addition to her California and New Mexico families, Louise is survived by her last sibling, Lena Belle Cribbs of Jackson, Mississippi, and by many nieces and nephews. Louise never felt sorry for herself, and to the day she died was more concerned that people were worried about her than she felt was necessary. Chris and Tege like to think that Louise is enjoying a nice, fruity glass of California Chardonnay with Ken, while she gabs with all her beloved brothers and sisters, happily retelling stories of her happy childhood. A Memorial service will be held for Louise at La Vida Llena Retirement Community, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In-lieu-of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Employee Association Fund at La Vida Llena Retirement Community, the Foundation at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Albuquerque or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New Mexico. Please visit our online guest book for Louise at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 16, 2012
CLIFFORD, E. ALENE CULBERSON A devoted helpmate, wife and delightfully loving Mother passed away peacefully in her home of 54 years in the warm embrace of her loving family December 07, 2012. Alene goes to join her beloved husband of 62 years, Harry Jerome Clifford (1913-2005). Alene was born in Choctaw County, Oklahoma on December 14, 1917 the firstborn to her joyful parents, Robert Williams Culberson (1885-1958) and Ollie D. Smith (1895-1982). Alene grew up in Fabens, TX, on a cotton farm. Alene was a switchboard operator then moved to accounting for Lemuel Riley Allison of Tenorio farms. Later Alene landed another accounting position in El Paso. While on a shopping excursion with her parents, Alene took a shine to Harry J. Clifford and he knew he had met the love of his life. All was going happily along until WWII came sweeping by. She took the train to San Francisco to say goodbye to Lieutenant Harry before he shipped out for the Pacific Theater. Alene married Captain Harry in Tennessee!! Alene and Harry moved with their young family along the Rio Grande Valley to Albuquerque in 1950 by way of Texas, Mexico and Santa Fe. Alene took in a few bookkeeping accounts, loved her husband, lovingly raised her children, and visited with her extended family and friends up and down the valley and beyond. Alene was on the board of the Seventh Day Adventist church and school for many years in Albuquerque. Alene left behind upon her departure, Harry and wife, Shirley, Plato, James, Tricia Alene 'Tachia' and husband, Patrick; grandchildren, Judy, Harry 'Cliff', Marisa, Aidan and Micaela; sisters, Robbie and Mary; numerous loving family and friends all of which she will terribly miss as they will terribly miss Alene. I am sure Mom and Dad are having a grand time holding each other and catching up. Along with all those that went before in the LORD including Alene's loving siblings, James, Oliver, Fern, and Annabelle. Alene was a woman of Wisdom, Kindness, Intelligence and Strength. Our Mama was a Strong Beautiful Woman, the Matriarch of a large extended family. We will all miss her presence in our lives. We the living will always relish our fondest memories and cherish our remembrances of MOM. WE MISS YOU and cannot wait to see you again in the life everlasting. WE LOVE YOU. Special Blessings to Presbyterian Home Hospice for their caring support of Alene and family in the last hand full of days. Services will be held Friday, December 14, 2012, 2:15 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit FRENCH - University on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Alene at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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