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Trujillo -- Edilberto (Eddie) Jacquez Trujillo, age 85, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Sunday, March 23, 2003, while surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in Blanco, NM to the late David and Zenobia Trujillo; he was a resident of Albuquerque; a proud Veteran of the United States Army; and a member of the American Legion Post #69. Eddie enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Eddie has gone fishing to heavenly waters. Eddie was a very loving, compassionate and giving person, who always made time for everyone; people in general were important to him; he will always be remembered by the great sense of humor he had. We love you, daddy, you will always be in our hearts. Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Agnes Trujillo of the family home; his children, James Trujillo, Lawrence Trujillo, Carole Vincent and husband, Stephen, Virginia Wall and husband, Ray all of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Sam Trujillo, Ruben Trujillo and his wife, Bennie; two sisters, Sara Valencia and Estella Martinez, all of Albuquerque; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Eddie will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Crossroads Hospice Group for their special care for our beloved Eddie. Visitations will be held Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; where Evening Services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. also in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Casket bearers will be James Trujillo, Lawrence Trujillo, Eddie James Trujillo, Richard Perea, Guillermo Trujillo, and Adrian Lucero. Honorary bearers will be Christian Trujillo and Joseph Lucero. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #69 Honorguard. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW
        Published on: Tue March 25, 2003

Amonette -- Edward Lynch Amonette, born 9 April 1924, completed his life's journey on March 21, 2003, after a courageous 19-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Bea; three children from his first marriage, James Edward Amonette of Richland, WA, Philip Michael Amonette of Silt, CO, and Elizabeth Rachel Amonette Walter of Salem, NH; two step-daughters, Maribeth Kilgore and Rebecca Sue Baumann; five grandchildren, Patricia Morgan Amonette, Reuben Amonette Garst, Jeannelle Anne Amonette, Anneliese Michelle Walter, and Katharina Christine Walter; six step-grandchildren, Scott Kilgore, Jason Kilgore, Shauna Torrez, Danny Torrez, Amanda Torrez, and Callista Torrez; and one great-grandchild, Kalob Defiance Amonette and one step-great-grandchild, Elijah Montoya. He was preceded in death by his sisters Hazel, Grace, and Louise, and by his first wife, Barbara Ann. Born in Lander, Wyoming, Ed grew up in Elko, Nevada and graduated from Elko High School in 1942. He was an Eagle Scout and supported scouting in many capacities during his life. He served as a meteorologist in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. After the war, he attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for several years at Sandia National Laboratories before going into business on his own as an electronic manufacturer's representative. He served as a Trustee for the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque for many years, was executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation for two years, and was an avid member of Toastmaster's International. Ed had a life-long love of the outdoors and spent much of his time camping, hunting, and fishing with his family and friends, often packing into the wilderness with a string of horses. For a number of years, he ran a guiding and outfitting business for hunters. He also kept a small ranch south of Mountainair, where he spent many wonderful times with family and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed writing short stories and poems, many of which reflected his dry, droll wit. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of his memory to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946, 800-223-2732, www.apdaparkinson.org(http: //www.apdaparkinson.org). As Ed wrote in one of his more serious poems,"Softly blows the night wind, a lullaby. I yield to its gentle persuasion. The deer are safe and I can sleep." French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon March 24, 2003

Armstrong -- Dr. Tommy J. Armstrong, 70, died Saturday, March 22, 2003 at Grove General Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at First Baptist Church, Grove, OK with Reverend James Wilder officiating. Burial will follow at Buzzard Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday March 24, 2003 at Ellis Family Funeral Home, Grove, OK. Dr. Armstrong was a retired educator.
        Published on: Mon March 24, 2003

Crawford -- Margaret Vandervort Crawford, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 33 years, died Thursday, March 20, 2003. She is survived by her nieces, Nancy Ann Wormeli and husband, Paul of Reston, VA, Martha Elizabeth Meister and husband, John David of Albuquerque, Barbara Kenney of Barrington, IL; nephew, William Britt of Terre Haute, IN; sister-in-law, Anna Mae Terwilliger of Albuquerque; stepsons, Gary Crawford of Santa Barbara, CA, Robert Crawford of Reston, VA, and David Crawford of San Francisco, CA; stepdaughter, Mary Dalla Betta of Wuerzburg, Germany; and special friends, Marilyn McDonald of Palo Alto, CA and Mary Kate Parris of Sand� Springs, OK; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Dwight Vandervort; son, James Kenneth Vandervort; second husband, Bonner Crawford; parents, James Clyde and Enola Mae Terwilliger; sister, Ruth Blakey; and brother, A. Richard Terwilliger. She was a member and past president of AW Chapter PEO for many years. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where she was one of the founders for the Sunbonnet Shop. Her first husband, Kenneth Dwight Vandervort was employed by Amerada Oil Co., which resulted in their living in Africa and traveling extensively.� Memorial Services will be held Monday, March 24, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at La Vida Llena Chapel, 10501 Lagrima de Oro Rd. NE, with Rev. Tom Hart officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125-6666. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Mon March 24, 2003

Griego -- James (Jimmie) Griego March 24, 2002It has been one year today that God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered,"Peace be Thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You are with us always and you will never, ever, be forgotten. Some day we will be with you. Love, miss you more than I thought possible, Priscilla
        Published on: Mon March 24, 2003

Amonette -- Edward Lynch Amonette, born 9 April 1924, completed his life's journey on March 21, 2003, after a courageous 19-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Bea; three children from his first marriage, James Edward Amonette of Richland, WA, Philip Michael Amonette of Silt, CO, and Elizabeth Rachel Amonette Walter of Salem, NH; two step-daughters, Maribeth Kilgore and Rebecca Sue Baumann; five grandchildren, Patricia Morgan Amonette, Reuben Amonette Garst, Jeannelle Anne Amonette, Anneliese Michelle Walter, and Katharina Christine Walter; six step-grandchildren, Scott Kilgore, Jason Kilgore, Shauna Torrez, Danny Torrez, Amanda Torrez, and Callista Torrez; and one great-grandchild, Kalob Defiance Amonette and one step-great-grandchild, Elijah Montoya. He was preceded in death by his sisters Hazel, Grace, and Louise, and by his first wife, Barbara Ann. Born in Lander, Wyoming, Ed grew up in Elko, Nevada and graduated from Elko High School in 1942. He was an Eagle Scout and supported scouting in many capacities during his life. He served as a meteorologist in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. After the war, he attended the University of Colorado, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for several years at Sandia National Laboratories before going into business on his own as an electronic manufacturer's representative. He served as a Trustee for the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque for many years, was executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation for two years, and was an avid member of Toastmaster's International. Ed had a life-long love of the outdoors and spent much of his time camping, hunting, and fishing with his family and friends, often packing into the wilderness with a string of horses. For a number of years, he ran a guiding and outfitting business for hunters. He also kept a small ranch south of Mountainair, where he spent many wonderful times with family and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed writing short stories and poems, many of which reflected his dry, droll wit. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of his memory to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1946, 800-223-2732, www.apdaparkinson.org(http: //www.apdaparkinson.org). As Ed wrote in one of his more serious poems,"Softly blows the night wind, a lullaby. I yield to its gentle persuasion. The deer are safe and I can sleep." French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun March 23, 2003

Bowers -- Roger L. Bowers, 85, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospice. Son of Charles Jacob and Grace Bowers, he was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was preceded in death by Bessie, his wife of 48 years. Roger had a love of flying and began at an early age offering 25 cent rides and thrills in his open cockpit plane to adventurous residents of small farming communities along the east coast. During World War II, he supervised work on commercial and military passenger and cargo aircraft in Canada and Alaska. Following the war, he served as a private pilot and Designated Maintenance Inspector for the Federal Aviation Authority of the eastern Nevada territory. As the aviation industry grew, so did Roger's contributions. He became Chief Inspector for F89, B45 and B50 aircraft and guidance systems; testing of experimental jet engines for the F2H, A3D and F7U; testing the Supersonic Ejection System for the F106 with live subjects; testing the prototype models of the F102, F106, 340 Airliner and the B36D Bomber. Years spent in aviation moved him from quality control supervision of small aircraft to airliners, carriers to missiles, and eventually to the Apollo Mission project. Roger and Bessie opened an antique shop in La Mesilla, New Mexico in 1969 and became owner/operators of El Mirasol Picture Frames in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Clovis. Roger lived in Albuquerque since 1978 and will be missed by his daughter, Peggy Elliott and husband, Gene of Las Cruces; granddaughter, Dunri Breedon and husband, Dan of Chico ,California; grandson, Clay Elliott and wife, Minda of Moreno Valley, California; and much-adored great-grandchildren, Jacob and Annalysia Elliott and Garrett Breedon. Roger was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Wade, Genevieve Cook, Geraldine Berry, Delores Steortz, Gene Dietrick; and brothers, Charles, Kenneth and James. Cremation has taken place at his request. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family thanks the outpatient and hospital nurses and caregivers of Presbyterian Hospice and Dr.James Liebmann for their compassionate care. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice or The American Cancer Society.� Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq.� 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun March 23, 2003

Crawford -- Margaret Vandervort Crawford, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 33 years, died Thursday, March 20, 2003. She is survived by her nieces, Nancy Ann Wormeli and husband, Paul of Reston, VA, Martha Elizabeth Meister and husband, John David of Albuquerque, Barbara Kenney of Barrington, IL; nephew, William Britt of Terre Haute, IN; sister-in-law, Anna Mae Terwilliger of Albuquerque; stepsons, Gary Crawford of Santa Barbara, CA, Robert Crawford of Reston, VA, and David Crawford of San Francisco, CA; stepdaughter, Mary Dalla Betta of Wuerzburg, Germany; and special friends, Marilyn McDonald of Palo Alto, CA and Mary Kate Parris of Sand� Springs, OK; She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Dwight Vandervort; son, James Kenneth Vandervort; second husband, Bonner Crawford; parents, James Clyde and Enola Mae Terwilliger; sister, Ruth Blakey; and brother, A. Richard Terwilliger. She was a member and past president of AW Chapter PEO for many years. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where she was one of the founders for the Sunbonnet Shop. Her first husband, Kenneth Dwight Vandervort was employed by Amerada Oil Co., which resulted in their living in Africa and traveling extensively.� Memorial Services will be held Monday, March 24, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at La Vida Llena Chapel, 10501 Lagrima de Oro Rd. NE, with Rev. Tom Hart officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125-6666. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun March 23, 2003

Dickie -- Grace Jolly Dickie, passed away March 19, 2003. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Dickie; and her parents, William and Henrietta�Jolly. She is survived by her sister, Etta (Joe) Klovas of Pueblo CO. Grace was born February 16, 1915, in Trinidad CO.�She retired from Kirkland AFB after 40 years of service. Grace was a past President of the Albuquerque chapter of A.A.U.W. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 24, 2003 at the Masonic Cemetery in Trinidad, CO.
        Published on: Sun March 23, 2003

Ellison -- Sophie Jacobson Ellison, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1989, died Friday, March 21, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Flynn and husband Kenneth of Albuquerque; son, Larry and wife Karol of Dalhart, TX; daughter-in-law, Rita Ellison of Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Debra Flynn Lambert and husband Gary of Las Polomas, NM, Duke Flynn and Trudi Flynn of Albuquerque, Michael Ellison, Diana Ellison Schmidt and husband, Mike of Fargo, ND; great-grandchildren, Laney Lambert and Corey Lambert; sister, Janna Gallagher; brother-in-law, James Fleming; niece, Marie Ahrens; nephews, Robert Jacobson, Alan Johnson, John Gallagher, and Don Fleming; grand-niece, Susan Olson; and grand-nephews, Kurt Ahrens, Eric and Kristi Ahrens and children, Ethan, Owen and Autumn Ahrens; and Mae Olson and Atsuko Ogawa Olson. Sophie was preceded in death by her beloved husband John in 1966; her granddaughter, Robin Flynn; her brother Leonard; sisters, Agnes and Selma; nephew Donald Olson; and two Ellison grandchildren who died at birth. Sophie was a resident of Minot, ND for over 60 years. She was born in 1910 to Sivert and Gurine Jacobson in Bisbee, ND. She was a graduate of the Bisbee High School Class of 1927. She then moved to Minot, ND where she attended Minot State Teachers College and received her teaching certificate. While teaching she met John Norman Ellison, of Minot, whom she wed in 1934. She was a substitute teacher in the Minot School System for many years. Sophie prided herself with beautiful clothes, which she made for herself, her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed Bridge games with friends in Minot and Albuquerque. She also loved to play Scrabble with her children and grandchildren, and played Bingo. She was very supportive of and devoted to her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be held Monday, March 24, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. N.E. with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will take place, Friday, March 28, 2003 at Rosehill Cemetery in Minot, ND. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bisbee Lutheran Church, Bisbee, ND 58317 or the First Lutheran Church, 120 5th Ave. NW, Minot, ND 58701. Sophie's family would like to express their many thanks to relatives and friends who remembered her in their own ways and a special gratitude to the Doctors in Albuquerque and to the staff at Manor Care on Lester in Albuquerque for their loving care given to her. French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Chapel 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
        Published on: Sun March 23, 2003