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AYALA, GEORGE lifelong resident of Albuquerque, left to celebrate life with God on Dec. 12, 2012. He was a proud WWII Army veteran. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Edith Ayala. He is survived by his wife Martha; daughter Georgia Brown and husband Chris; son Gene Ayala and wife Diana; grandchildren, Jamie Thompson and husband Steve, Erin Mason and husband Rob, Kristy Fashola and husband Fola, Justin Ayala and wife Shauna, adopted granddaughter, Ariele Overton and husband Evan; great grandchildren, Noah, Konner, Samaya, Izzy, Tosin and Avery; sisters and brothers, Josie Hernandez, Gladys Velarde, Carmen Ayala, Pilar Chavez and John Ayala; and caregivers, Jim and Michelle Saunders. Pallbearers are Carmen Ayala, Robert Chavez, Michael Lucero, Paul Martinez, Larry Nelson and Alex Suniga. Services will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community at 4831 Tramway Ridge NE; Rosary on Friday, Dec. 14th at 7:00pm; Mass on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 10:00am. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at: HTTP://FUNDRAISING. STJUDE.ORG/GOTO/GAYALA
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

CHAVEZ, REBECCA C. Age 93, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was born in Albert, NM on August 8, 1919, to Antonio Chavez and Lina Gallegos. Rebecca was a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. She received her bachelors degree from San Diego State, Masters Degree from Catholic University in Washington DC and her PHd from Tulane University in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Raymond Chavez; and her sister, Lily Casados. Rebecca is survived by brother, Anthony and his wife Lourdes Chavez of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Mary Rose Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; nieces and nephews, Linda Gehrmann, Becky Schultz, Michael, Robert, Matthew, Greg, and Brian Chavez, Anna Schaider, Karla Diviney, Gloria Popowski, and Donald Casados. Visitation will take place Sunday, December 16, 2012, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel. Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm, following visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 11:00 am, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 2:15 pm. Pallbearers will be Matthew, Greg, Brian, Michael, Robert Chavez, and Adrian Tomberlin. Mariano Chavez will be serving as an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rebecca's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. Rebecca will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

SHALIT, BARRY Age 74, beloved son, brother and uncle, a life-long resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 12, 2012. He is survived by sisters, Harriet Abrams, Joselyn Schwartz and husband, Sam, and Sharon Rubenstein and husband, Dr. Al Chatfield; beloved nieces, grand nieces and one grandnephew. Barry served in the United States Army for two years, loved to travel and was a long-time member of Congregation B'nai Israel. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd, SE, 87106. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guest book for Barry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

ORTIZ, RICARDO (RICHARD) age 82 , a resident of Albuquerque, NM, born on September 12. 1930, in Truchas, New Mexico, passed away on December 12 , 2012. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his wife, of fifty nine years, Lita; children., Emelda Ortiz-Friedrich and husband, Steve, Dorothy Lopez and husband, Rudy, Harold Ortiz and wife, Janet, Leroy Ortiz and wife, Velda, Michael Ortiz and wife, Phyllis, Janet Lara and husband, Benny Ray, Marvin Ortiz, Lynn Nelson and husband, Ben; thirty eight grandchildren; forty five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Cristina Montoya, and Toni Bermudez and husband, Joe. Mr. Ortiz was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Beatrice Ortiz; grandchildren, Veronica Lopez, Anthony Ortiz, Adam Lopez, Abrian Ward, Celita Ward, Joseph Ward; brother, Gilbert Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz was member of the Catholic Church; a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict; member of Local Union 1319; a member of American Legion, Post 13 and Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 3. Visitation for the public will be Sunday, December 16, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Gabldon Memorial Chapel. Final visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mario Ward, Charles Lopez, Brian Ortiz, Eric Ortiz, Gerald Griego, Marvin Ortiz Jr., Benjamin Nelson, Tristan Ortiz; Honorary Pallbearer, Chris Lopez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors SW (505) 243-7861
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

HOWE, DIANA HOLTERMAN (1935-2011) MEMORIAL Diana lost her fight with colon cancer on December 16, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. She is buried with her late husband, Tommy Howe, in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Diana was born in Espanola, NM on June 6,1935 to Leslie W. Holterman and Laura Wolf Holterman. She attended Santa Fe schools where she was active in band, choir, and chorus singing major parts in the schools musical productions. Diana graduated from Santa Fe High in 1953 and attended the University of New Mexico where, in 1957, she earned a degree in music education. She was then employed by the Bernalillo school system as a music teacher. Music, cats, plants and flowers were Diana's first loves. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law with granddaughter, Danielle Culver, of Albuquerque and a loving sister, Joana Pickens and husband Jimmy of Abilene Texas.
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

SAISER, CHRISTIAN CHARLES died 4 Dec 2012, at the age of 87, of end stage COPD. He had been a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 2004, and Belen NM since 1994. He is survived by his son, Richard W. Saiser and his life partner William P. Reust, of Albuquerque. He was predeceased by his wife, Annie Elnora Saiser in 2011. Christian Charles Saiser was born 12 July 1925, in Collins, Missouri, the youngest of seven children born to Charles Sylvester Saiser of O'Neil, Nebraska, and Elizabeth Bridget (Quinn) Saiser of Deloit, Nebraska. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ovid, Colorado, where Chris grew up. As of April 1943, he had enough hours to graduate from Ovid High School, so he got his mother to sign for him to enlist in the Navy at the age of 17. His father had wanted him to wait, but was proud to stand in for him at the graduation ceremony in June. On March 14, 1946, AO3C Christian Charles Saiser received an honorable discharge and $100 from the US Navy. Chris met the love of his life, Annie E. Nelson, in Cheyenne, WY while working his way through college. The GI Bill and AFROTC enabled him to graduate in 1951 from the University of Denver with a BA, entering active duty immediately in the US Air Force as a second lieutenant. He served in Korea with the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing at Kempo, and was a first lieutenant when discharged in 1953. He returned to Denver, Colorado, and in 1954 began a 30-year career with the Major Appliance & TV Sales Division of the General Electric Company in Denver. Retirement in 1984 at age 59 was no problem for Chris; he enjoyed it immensely. He and Annie became RV explorers and spent many happy winters camped on a beach in Baja California, until they leased a house in San Carlos, Sonora, in 1990, where he indulged his passion for fishing, until age and health considerations obliged him to move back to his permanent home in Belen, New Mexico in 2001. He suffered a stroke in December 2002, from which he recovered well enough to resume independent living and finally move to Albuquerque in 2004, where he and Annie lived next door to their son, Richard, for the remainder of their lives. Christian C. Saiser's final resting place is the Santa Fe National Cemetery. No formal services are planned other than the military burial ceremony in Santa Fe. If you wish to make a gesture in his honor, please send a donation to an animal rescue organization of your choice.
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

GUTIERREZ, DEBBIE M. Our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Debbie Marie Gutierrez, was called home on Sunday, December 9th by God our Father, where she will rest in eternal life. She will be greatly missed. Services are as follows: Rosary, Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 6:00pm; Mass, Wednesday, Dec. 19th, 9:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. Burial will follow Mass on Wednesday Dec. 19th.
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

BROWN, PAUL EDWARD Another soldier has gone from us. Paul Edward Brown, son of the late Mrs. Focella O'Neil Brown Davis (of Taylor Memorial UMC). Brother of Carol Williams and Norma Davis Hanks; uncle of Lisa and Anthony Davis; died peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was surrounded by his sisters and a very dear friend whom he had known all of his adult life, Mr. Bill Tuggle of Chicago. His dear friend George Singleton was with Paul one week prior to Paul's passing. Paul grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Wheatley High School in 1958. He received a four year Worthing Academic Scholarship and attended Michigan State University. He attended Officers Training School at Fort Knox before serving in the Army during the Viet Nam War. After his service was completed, he received his Master of Science Degree and was recruited to work with IBM and later with Xerox. Upon his retirement, he moved to Oakland, CA to be near his family. After the passing of his mother, he decided to move to Albuquerque, NM, where he enjoyed his retirement until his illness. We want to thank our church families, our family and friends for their constant prayers, cards, phone calls and the visits from friends who have been very close to Paul over the years. We want to especially thank our cousin, Dr. James Hadnott, for his help in consulting with the doctors on Paul's case, his counsel and guidance from the onset of Paul's illness and throughout his care in hospice. We love you Sonny. We are grateful to Paul's friend Pat Jenkins for his spiritual support while we were in Albuquerque. All praises and thanks to GOD for giving us time to spend with our brother before his demise. We loved him very much and will miss him always. Arrangements are pending.
        Published on: Sat December 15, 2012

AYALA, GEORGE lifelong resident of Albuquerque, left to celebrate life with God on Dec. 12, 2012. He was a proud WWII Army veteran. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Edith Ayala. He is survived by his wife Martha; daughter Georgia Brown and husband Chris; son Gene Ayala and wife Diana; grandchildren, Jamie Thompson and husband Steve, Erin Mason and husband Rob, Kristy Fashola and husband Fola, Justin Ayala and wife Shauna, adopted granddaughter, Ariele Overton and husband Evan; great grandchildren, Noah, Konner, Samaya, Izzy, Tosin and Avery; sisters and brothers, Josie Hernandez, Gladys Velarde, Carmen Ayala, Pilar Chavez and John Ayala; and caregivers, Jim and Michelle Saunders. Pallbearers are Carmen Ayala, Robert Chavez, Michael Lucero, Paul Martinez, Larry Nelson and Alex Suniga. Services will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community at 4831 Tramway Ridge NE; Rosary on Friday, Dec. 14th at 7:00pm; Mass on Saturday, Dec. 15th at 10:00am. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at: HTTP://FUNDRAISING. STJUDE.ORG/GOTO/GAYALA
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2012

WILKS, JAMES L. Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 9:45 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Fri December 14, 2012