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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: Fri August 15, 2003

Tanner -- Sharon Nellene Mack Tanner, 53, a resident of Edgewood, NM, formally of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born December 6, 1949, in Houston, TX, to Warren August Mack Sr., and Parl Venia Howard. She married Robert"Bob" John Tanner on June 15, 1974 in Sacramento, CA, together they had a Home Pet care service, and she was the part time assistant manager of the Self Storage Units in Albuquerque, NM. Sharon was an active member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Moriarty Congregation. She was survived by her loving husband, Robert"Bob" John Tanner; and one brother, Warren August Mack Jr., and his wife, Shirley of Lubbock, TX. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at Moriarty Civic Center with James Tolliver officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the"Worldwide Work".
        Published on: Fri August 15, 2003

Sanchez -- Cecelia M. Sanchez, 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, August 13, 2003. She is survived by her children, Anthony M. Sanchez and wife, Pamela, Mary Helen Pena, Peggy Garcia and husband, Johnny and Almita Pacheco and husband, Rudy, all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many other family members. Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Nestor; son, Gilbert; and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. 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: Fri August 15, 2003

Mckeough -- Donald (Don) McKeough, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, August 11, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center of natural causes. Don was born to Duncan and Mary McKeough of Portland, ME on April 12, 1916, one of five children. He is survived by his eight children, Donna, Michael, Patrick, Timothy, Sean, Kevin, Kathleen, and Maureen; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, James; and sister, Peg. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Rita (Tiny) McKeough on January 24, 1998. Don was a combat veteran with 20 years of active military service and 30 years of civil service. He was a loving husband and father. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 16, 2003, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father Thomas Maikowski, presiding. Cremation will follow. A reception will follow immediately at the St. Bernadette reception hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW, 87105. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri August 15, 2003

Frazier -- Jason A. Frazier, 41, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 12, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Sarah E. Frazier of Albuquerque; sisters, Julia C. Nieman of Tijeras and Eva R. Phillips and husband, David of Chesapeake, VA; brother, James D. Frazier and wife, Sheryl of Rapid City, SD; nieces, Tammi and Sarah; and nephews, Shane, Dustin, Karl, Derek, and David. Jason enjoyed the outdoor life and spending as much time as he could in the mountains. His family and friends will dearly miss him. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2003 in the afternoon at the family home. In lieu of flowers the family requests, if you wish, to make memorial contributions to UNM Hospice, 1650 University Blvd. NE, Suite 200, ABQ, NM 87102. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
        Published on: Fri August 15, 2003

Mckeough -- Donald (Don) McKeough, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, August 11, 2003, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center of natural causes. Don was born to Duncan and Mary McKeough of Portland, ME on April 12, 1916, one of five children. He is survived by his eight children, Donna, Michael, Patrick, Timothy, Sean, Kevin, Kathleen, and Maureen; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, James; and sister, Peg. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Rita (Tiny) McKeough on January 24, 1998. Don was a combat veteran with 20 years of active military service and 30 years of civil service. He was a loving husband and father. Rosary will be recited Friday, August 15, 2003, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 16, 2003, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father Thomas Maikowski, presiding. Cremation will follow. A reception will follow immediately at the St. Bernadette reception hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW, 87105. Friends may visit French Mortuary, one hour prior to Rosary. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Thu August 14, 2003

Johnston -- Richard Eddy 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: Thu August 14, 2003

Allison -- Betty Allison, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 17 years, and coming to Rio Rancho from Alamogordo, NM passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2003. Betty was born September 5, 1925 the daughter of Robert L. and Adelia Weaver Hadley in McCullough, AL. Betty was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed doing whatever her husband and sons liked to do. So, she too was very involved in fishing and hunting. Betty was preceded in death by one son, John Robert Allison; and her husband of 60 years, William Shirley Allison on August 18, 2002. She is survived by three children, J. R. Allison of Paradise Hills, Jim R. Allison of Artesia, NM and Frank W. Allison of Alpine, AZ; nine grandchildren, Jeffery, Jeremy, Wesley, Kimberly, Clinton, Clay, Jonathan, Justin, and James; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Rex Hadley; four sisters, Pat DeArmand, Peggy Hart, Sybil Montgomery and Mildred Drew. The Visitation for Betty will be held on Friday, August 15, 2003 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2003 in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary with Pastor Terry G. Morris officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. It has been suggested that memorial contributions in Betty's name be made to the New Mexico State Police Association, District Office, 2501 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, NM 892-9920
        Published on: Thu August 14, 2003

Thomas -- Lt. Col. James Edwin (Ed) Thomas, US Army, Retired, 63, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2003. He is survived by his son, Marc Thomas and wife, Michelle; daughter, Leigh Martinez and husband, Thomas; three grandchildren, Kyle, Jared, and Isabella. Ed was born on March 25, 1940 in Boston, MA. A resident of Albuquerque since 1978, he retired recently, and enjoyed spending his time riding his motorcycle, gardening, and enjoying time with friends and family. After graduating with an Engineering Degree from Northeastern University, Ed spent his career in service to his country, first in the Army, and later with contractors working for the Department of Energy. Along the way, he earned his Masters Degree from the University of North Dakota. Ed was much loved, and will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Services will be held Friday, August 15, 2003, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Thursday, August 14, 2003, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cremation will follow services and burial of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Wed August 13, 2003

Sandoval -- Ronald J. Sandoval. Final viewing will be Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church; followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. James Vance as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Wed August 13, 2003