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Barth -- Jacob A."Jake" Barth, 82, of Rio Rancho went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2003. Jake was born on July 21, 1921 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Louis and Emilia Barth. He is survived by his daughters, Jo Ann Harnar, Mary Jayne Brown, Rebecca Johnson, Sandra Barry, husband Chris, and their mother Kathleen; brothers, Solomon, Arthur, and James Barth; grandchildren, Erik Menke, Bryan Johnson, Vanessa Menke, and Dustin Johnson. He is also survived by extended family and longtime friend Evelyn Pacheco. Jake was a World War II Veteran serving in the 1st Armored Division of the US Army. He was member of the DAV, Santa Fe Elks and former president of the Espanola VFW. Jake was a loving and caring father and grandfather. Family and friends will forever love him. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Claremont NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Wed August 20, 2003

Ross -- Margaret Wilma Ross, 85, died Sunday, August 17, 2003. She is survived by her children, M.J. Hanna of Huntsville, AL, Sandra Sue Osborne of San Diego, CA, and Thomas Scott Ross of Lake Roberts, NM; sisters, Boots Ingersoll of Melstone, MT, Beryl Ryken of Baker City, OR, and Katy Persons of Deer Lodge, MT; grandchildren, James Warren Hanna of Bradenton, FL, Terry Lee Hanna of Huntsville, AL, Kevin Smith Ross and Lauren Ross, both of Lake Roberts, NM and Todd Keith Osborne, Christine Leigh Sanchez, and Kelly Lynn Osborne, all of Albuquerque; and great-grandchildren, Jessie Hanna, Dylan Hanna, Jake Hanna, Christine Hanna, Cedric Sanchez, and Evan Sanchez. Mrs. Ross was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years at Musselshell, MT and Georgetown Chapter, Mimbres, NM. She was also a member of Mimbres United Methodist Church. Mrs. Ross participated in state and national seniors Olympics from 1988 until 1999. She won many first place medals in horseshoes. She was also very active in the Sapillo Creek VFD and Auxiliary. Memorial services will be private. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Valle Norte Caring Center for their love and compassion of the family's loved one. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Tue August 19, 2003

Jensik -- Doris Elizabeth Jensik, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2003 at the age of 94. She is survived by her grandchildren, Carla and Jerry Arnold, David Sieger, Carol Sinor and Kelly Nance; great-grandchildren, Joshua Arnold and Ginny Tousignant; daughter-in-law, Janice Nance of Albuquerque and niece, Joan Maichen and husband, Howard, of Detroit, MI. Her husbands, William Joseph Sieger and James Jensik, her son, William Joseph Seiger, and her parents, Frederick and Martha Leach Blanchard preceded her in death. Services will be held in the chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2003. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, C/O Lorraine West. I Believe in Fire Joshua ArnoldEmptiness defines space energy defies matter my words are empty next to your soul.Traces of light flashes of brilliance the beauty of your heart cannot be undone.A woman of oranges and snowflakes you made me smile with stories of the moon earthen fingers and old photographs.We see now as a reflection in a mirror porcelain angels staring at the sun.Yaya May the clouds sweep you up bear you onward and fortify your soul. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Tue August 19, 2003

Ray -- Mary Evelyn Ray, age 74, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 17, 2003. She had lived in Albuquerque for the last 25 years. Mary was born in Crosbyton, Texas on March 14, 1929 to Albert and Elsie Moore. She married Gail Ray in Artesia, New Mexico in 1952. He proceeded her in death in 1996. Mary is survived by her mother, Elsie Moore, of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, James Moore and wife, Mryt, of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Eugene Moore, and wife Ruby, of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Carrell Ray, of Albuquerque New Mexico; grandson, Jared Ray, and wife, Sandi, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, grandson, Thad Ray, and wife, Camille, of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter Alarie Ray, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and her two great-grandchildren Sirena and Devin Ray. Mary was retired from the Telephone Company, however, she felt that retirement was an opportunity to live an even fuller life. All of her friends knew her as a busy bee who had remained active until her recent illness. Mary was a life long member of the Church of Christ. She also belonged to numerous social and civil organizations throughout her life, most recently the Altrusa Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Telephone Pioneers. She spent literally thousands of hours volunteering her services to her community. As her grandchildren can all attest, the Dallas Cowboys have never had a more loyal fan than Mary. If the value of a life is measured by the number of one's friends, she was a rich woman indeed. Mary led a full life and she will be sorely missed by her family and by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be conducted at Montgomery Church of Christ on August 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Albuquerque Christian Children's home.
        Published on: Mon August 18, 2003

Poole -- Peggy"Granny" Poole, 71, a resident of Veguita, NM and formerly of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, August 15, 2003. She was a member of West Side Family Chapel of Los Lunas, NM and a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Peggy was well known for her sewing and quilting skills and loved to pass on her skills to her grandchildren. She was a Sunday school teacher for over 25 years. She was an Intersessor, which is a prayer warrior. Many people had her phone number and would call her whenever they needed someone praying for them. Peggy owned and operated, along with her husband, Nolen Poole, the South Valley Service and Groceries which turned into Granny's Groceries and Gadgets for fifteen years. She and Nolen also owned and operated a R.V. Camp Park in Moriarty, NM for several years. Peggy was known as Granny to everyone young and old alike. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and could not wait to see him face to face. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Bill Bilbrey and Nolen Poole; her parents, James and Edith Spain; sister, Pauline Williams; brothers, Odel Spain, James Spain and Virgil Spain. Peggy is survived by her children, Robert Bilbrey of Veguita; Donna and her husband, Larry Chambers of Belen, NM; Chris Poole and his wife, Susan of El Paso, TX; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and her sister, Pat Graham of Sacramento, CA. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held in the Romero Funeral Home Chapel starting with viewing on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. with a funeral service following at 10:00 a.m. with her son-in-law officiating, Pastor Larry Chambers. A private family graveside service will take place at a later time. Pallbearers will be Norman and Jeremy Chambers, Curtis Jester, Chris Poole, James Rigdon, Bryan Chavez, Larry Johnson, Bill Coombs and Martin Olguin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Taylor Poole, Isaiah Chambers and Clayton-Ray Chavez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
        Published on: Sun August 17, 2003

Johnston -- Richard E. Johnston, 75, died Friday, August 8, 2003 at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard graduated from Doylestown High School, Doylestown, Ohio in 1946; attended Wooster College and Ashland College in Ohio. He was employed by Goodyear Aircraft, 1953; Lockheed Aerospace, 1962; EG &G 1965, and Defense Nuclear Agency, 1968. Richard was a member of American Legion, Doylestown, Ohio with whom he liked to march in the Memorial Day parade each year. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and treasured his grandchildren, family and neighbors. Richard was preceded in death by his parents John Julian Johnston and Gladys Allman Johnston, brother John Julian Johnston Jr., and sisters Joy (William) Holford and Lois (Charles) Yarman. He is survived by his wife Jean (Whitman), two daughters Joanne (Richard) Ferrary, Las Cruces, NM, Janice (Arthur) Lucero, Albuq. NM; four sons, John (Susan) Johnston, Richard M. (Cindy) Johnston, Albuq., NM, Kevin D. Johnston, Denver CO, and Steven (Laura) Johnston, Denver, CO; grandchildren Michael and James Schirmer, both of Las Cruces, NM, Michelle and Greg Laskowski and Kathryn Lucero, Leslie A. Martinez, Samantha and Richard B."Cooper" Johnston, Jennifer and Robert Johnston all of Albuquerque, NM; and Nicholas and Benjamin Johnston of Denver, Colorado and Angela Koenecker of Memphis, TN. Richard will be remembered in a memorial service at 12:00, noon, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, Albuq. NM, on August 21, 2003. Internment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 3:00 p.m., following the memorial. Honorary pallbearers include: Jim Kelly, Norman Whitchurch, Bill Forrer, Jerry Wenner, Jim Simmons, Walt Berger, Jack O'Connell and Jim Nichter. Our family would like to express sincere gratitude for the loving care Dad received from Vista Care Sandia Hospice at the Pavillions, and at home, making it possible for his final months to be filled with unconditional love from everyone around him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico, P.O. Box 356 Albuquerque, NM 87103. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun August 17, 2003

Lloyd -- John H. Lloyd, 76, died Friday, August 15, 2003. He was reunited with his first wife, Betty Lou after she waited three years for him. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Wiggins; five daughters, Mary Ethel Plotner and husband, Will of Farmington, NM; Jeanne Reutner and husband, Charles of Avon, IL; Violet Pavelski of Rio Rancho, NM; Donna Martinez and husband, John of Rociada, NM; Terri Lloyd and husband, Mac Hann of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, John Richard and life partner, Andrew of Vallejos, CA; James Lloyd and wife, Bernadette of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren, Will and wife, Jada, Becky and husband, Frank, Alicia, Melissa, Diego, Brian, Adrian, Cathy, Victoria, Maria, Melecio, Aedon, and Elaena; six great-grandchildren; niece, Maggie Anaya; and nephew, Tommie Lloyd. John worked for the phone company, Mountain Bell for 35 years, retired from the New Mexico National Guard after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star of Santa Fe and Springer, NM. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1139 and the M.O.W.W. Services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 320 Maxwell Ave., in Springer, NM. Interment will be in Springer, NM. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun August 17, 2003

Jensik -- Doris Elizabeth Jensik, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Friday, August 15, 2003. She is survived by her grandson, David Sieger and wife, Carol Sinor; granddaughter, Carla Arnold and husband, Jerry all of Tijeras, NM; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Ginny and Kenny; daughter-in-law, Janice Nance of Albuquerque; and niece, Joan Maichen of Detroit, MI. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Joseph Sieger and James Jensik; her son, William Joseph Sieger, her parents, Frederick and Martha Leach Blanchard. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Chapel, Wyoming at Paseo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 c/o Lorraine West. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun August 17, 2003

Vigil -- Angelica Saavedra Vigil was called to the Lord on August 13, 2003. Angie was born on September 14, 1918 in San Pedro, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nestor and Isabel Saavedra; and brothers, Juan, Julian and Manuel. Angie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lorenzo; daughter, Natti Gonzales and husband, Connie; grandchildren, Joseph, Jimmy, Felicia and James; great-grandchildren, Devon and Joshua. Angie was a courageous, patient and loving person who loved her family and her God. A Rosary will be held on Friday, August 15, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Bible Church, intersection of 4th and Montano. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 16, 2003 9:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE.
        Published on: Sat August 16, 2003

Sanchez -- Cecelia M. Sanchez, 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, August 13, 2003. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 1900 Edith NE, with Father Thomas J. Mayesfske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Sanchez, Johnny Ray Garcia, Donald Garcia, Alan Smith, Jr., James Silva and Donnie Armijo, Jr. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to Rosary. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat August 16, 2003