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Phillips -- Claudia D. Phillips, 85, passed away peacefully into our dear Lords arms Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at approximately 7:45 p.m. Claudia was born in Fargo, N. Dakota on November 20, 1917 and was raised by her grandparents, Evelina Austin and Frank Harkness Dunn in Harlingen, Texas on a farm until she was 14 years old. I recall her speaking of how she loved it there, of the beautiful bougainvillea flowers that grew wild, and how her grandparents taught her of value, morals and God. When her Grandma passed away, nuns in a Catholic boarding school in Cleveland Ohio raised her. She married Carl B. Phillips and lived in Santa Fe, NM for over 40 years until the last 1&1/3 years in which she lived in Albuquerque, NM. Claudia loved her music and dancing. As a little girl, she took toe dancing and aspired to become a ballerina. She became an excellent ballroom dancer and knew the steps to everything from the Waltz to the Cha-cha to the Twist. She played piano beautifully often entertaining friends and family in addition to cooking up feasts to be praised. Nicknamed 'Miss Kodak', she has left her family literally thousands of pictures of every gathering there ever was. She was generous, kind and giving and above all loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Claudia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Phillips; her two brothers, Wendell and James Arns; sisters, Shirley and Louise Arns; and mother, Majorie Isabel Smith. She is survived by her three sons, Warren Vick and wife, Gloria of San Jose, CA, Darrell Phillips and wife, Dorothy of Santa Fe and Lee W. Phillips and wife, Judy of Albuquerque; and one daughter, Debbie C. Fike and husband, William of Albuquerque. Also surviving are two brothers, Gerald B. Arns of Chicago, IL and Billy Smith of Truth or Consequences, NM; two sisters, Rosemary Polizzi of Chicago, IL and Myra Arns of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, F. Eva Morris of Pecos, NM and brother-in-law Herman Phillips of Pecos, NM.� Claudia had six grandchildren, Valerie, Tanya, Tammy, Isaiah, Jim and Joshua; six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Andrea, Robert, Kristyn, Brandice and a new baby boy, yet to be born; many nieces and nephews; and friends. Services will be held Monday, February 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rupert Martinez and Pastor James Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Isaiah Phillips, Jim Phillips, Joshua Phillips, William Fike, Robert Leyba and Keith Grigsby. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 23, 2003

Garcia -- Mrs. Clorinda Garcia, 72, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 20, 2003. Mrs. Garcia is the beloved wife of 53 years to Mr. Gillie G. Garcia. Mrs. Garcia is also survived by her children, Dolores Martinez and husband, Chris, Ramona Trujillo and companion, Wallace Carroll, Flora Wilson and husband, James, Gillie Garcia Jr. and wife, Rosemarie, Jennie Lozoya, Jerry Garcia and companion, Juanita Ochoa, Kathy Garcia, Patrick Garcia and wife, Bobbi Jo; one sister, Paula Chavez; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Mrs. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church. A Visitation for Mrs. Garcia will be Sunday afternoon from 4:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final Visitation will be Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Vincent Dominguez. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be, Charles Gallegos, Richard Trujillo, Oscar Lozoya I I, Armando Garcia, Mikie Garcia and Jerome Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Patrick Garcia Jr., Matthew Garcia and Gillie Garcia III. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS DR SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat February 22, 2003

Phillips -- Claudia D. Phillips, 85, passed away peacefully into our dear Lords arms Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at approximately 7:45 p.m. Claudia was born in Fargo, N. Dakota on November 20, 1917 and was raised by her grandparents, Evelina Austin and Frank Harkness Dunn in Harlingen, Texas on a farm until she was 14 years old. I recall her speaking of how she loved it there, of the beautiful bougainvillea flowers that grew wild, and how her grandparents taught her of value, morals and God. When her Grandma passed away, nuns in a Catholic boarding school in Cleveland Ohio raised her. She married Carl B. Phillips and lived in Santa Fe, NM for over 40 years until the last 1&1/3 years in which she lived in Albuquerque, NM. Claudia loved her music and dancing. As a little girl, she took toe dancing and aspired to become a ballerina. She became an excellent ballroom dancer and knew the steps to everything from the Waltz to the Cha-cha to the Twist. She played piano beautifully often entertaining friends and family in addition to cooking up feasts to be praised. Nicknamed 'Miss Kodak', she has left her family literally thousands of pictures of every gathering there ever was. She was generous, kind and giving and above all loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Claudia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Phillips; her two brothers, Wendell and James Arns; sisters, Shirley and Louise Arns; and mother, Majorie Isabel Smith. She is survived by her three sons, Warren Vick and wife, Gloria of San Jose, CA, Darrell Phillips and wife, Dorothy of Santa Fe and Lee W. Phillips and wife, Judy of Albuquerque; and one daughter, Debbie C. Fike and husband, William of Albuquerque. Also surviving are two brothers, Gerald B. Arns of Chicago, IL and Billy Smith of Truth or Consequences, NM; two sisters, Rosemary Polizzi of Chicago, IL and Myra Arns of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, F. Eva Morris of Pecos, NM and brother-in-law Herman Phillips of Pecos, NM.� Claudia had six grandchildren, Valerie, Tanya, Tammy, Isaiah, Jim and Joshua; six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Andrea, Robert, Kristyn, Brandice and a new baby boy, yet to be born; many nieces and nephews; and friends. Services will be held Monday, February 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rupert Martinez and Pastor James Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Isaiah Phillips, Jim Phillips, Joshua Phillips, William Fike, Robert Leyba and Keith Grigsby. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Sat February 22, 2003

Sedillo -- Josie Sedillo, 90, born in Magdalena, New Mexico to a pioneer family and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque joined her husband, Severo married 65 years; her two sons, Carlos Emmett and Carlie James; daughter, Evelyn Mae; four sisters; and two brothers, in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2003. She is survived by her two daughters, Crestina Chavez and husband, Teofilo and Annabell McAlonan and husband, Dale; sisters, Lee Richardson and Julia McVay; Josie was blessed with 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Chavez, Mark Chavez, Edward Chavez, Gilbert Chavez, Robbie Lucero, Angelo Lucero, Everett Dimas and Joseph Giraudo. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Chavez. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat February 22, 2003

Courville -- Arita H. Courville, 93, born in Attleborough, MA, on December 21, 1909, passed on peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, from complications of pneumonia. Mrs. Courville was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Albert L. Courville in December 1960. She is survived by their two daughters, Audrey Ryan and Barbara Shepherd (Jim), of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Keli Watts (Ian) of Kettering, England, Patricia Birge (Scotty) of Cape Canaveral, FL and Michael Ryan of Hilliard, OH, Gregory Shepherd (Lucy) of Phoenix, AZ and Robert Shepherd (Shelly) and Duane Shepherd of Flagstaff, AZ. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Cassandra and Rhiannon Watts, Lindsay and Daniel Birge, James Michael Ryan, Jr., Abigail and Benjamin Shepherd, Nathan Mertz, and Megan Shepherd. Services for Mrs. Courville will be conducted by The Reverend David Luckenbach at St. Mark's On-The-Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, on Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. Persons wishing to make a donation in Mrs. Courville's memory are invited to do so to the Mission and Outreach Program at St. Marks's Episcopal Church. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106
        Published on: Fri February 21, 2003

Gardner -- Longtime Roy, NM, high school teacher Juliavieve Gambrel Gardner died February 18, 2003 in her home in Cedar Park, TX. Mrs. Gardner was born in Roy, NM March 13, 1919. After graduating from Highland University in Las Vegas, NM she taught school in Tatum and later in Springer. In 1945, she married Buster E. Gardner in Las Vegas. The couple moved to Raton, NM where sons, Larry and Lloyd were born and then to Albuquerque where Kenneth was born. Juliavieve wanted a more personal school setting for her boys, so the family moved back to Roy. The family ranched and Juliavieve taught business and commerce. As high school counselor, she helped many students find a way to go to college. She continued ranching and teaching after her husband died in 1963. Her teaching career spanned 36 years and touched the lives of countless individuals. In 1976, Juliavieve reluctantly retired from teaching and ranching, and singing in the church choir. She left her friends in Roy and moved to Lubbock and last year Cedar Park, to be closer to her sons. Juliavieve is survived by her three sons, Larry and Lloyd of Cedar Park and Kenneth of Long Branch, TX; her brother, James Gambrel of Ordway, CO; a cousin, Julia C. Craddock of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a infant sister, Genevieve; her father, Lloyd Gambrel, Sr.; her mother, Lula Woods Gambrel; and in 1992, her brother, Lloyd Gambrel, Jr. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of Roy. Arrangements under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, Austin/Round Rock, 512-244-3772.
        Published on: Fri February 21, 2003

Phillips -- Claudia D. Phillips, 85, passed away peacefully into our dear Lords arms Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at approximately 7:45 p.m. Claudia was born in Fargo, N. Dakota on November 20, 1917 and was raised by her grandparents, Evelina Austin and Frank Harkness Dunn in Harlingen, Texas on a farm until she was 14 years old. I recall her speaking of how she loved it there, of the beautiful bougainvillea flowers that grew wild, and how her grandparents taught her of value, morals and God. When her Grandma passed away, nuns in a Catholic boarding school in Cleveland Ohio raised her. She married Carl B. Phillips and lived in Santa Fe, NM for over 40 years until the last 1&1/3 years in which she lived in Albuquerque, NM. Claudia loved her music and dancing. As a little girl, she took toe dancing and aspired to become a ballerina. She became an excellent ballroom dancer and knew the steps to everything from the Waltz to the Cha-cha to the Twist. She played piano beautifully often entertaining friends and family in addition to cooking up feasts to be praised. Nicknamed 'Miss Kodak', she has left her family literally thousands of pictures of every gathering there ever was. She was generous, kind and giving and above all loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Claudia was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Phillips; her two brothers, Wendell and James Arns; sisters, Shirley and Louise Arns; and mother, Majorie Isabel Smith. She is survived by her three sons, Warren Vick and wife, Gloria of San Jose, CA, Darrell Phillips and wife, Dorothy of Santa Fe and Lee W. Phillips and wife, Judy of Albuquerque; and one daughter, Debbie C. Fike and husband, William of Albuquerque. Also surviving are two brothers, Gerald B. Arns of Chicago, IL and Billy Smith of Truth or Consequences, NM; two sisters, Rosemary Polizzi of Chicago, IL and Myra Arns of Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law, F. Eva Morris of Pecos, NM and brother-in-law Herman Phillips of Pecos, NM.� Claudia had six grandchildren, Valerie, Tanya, Tammy, Isaiah, Jim and Joshua; six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Andrea, Robert, Kristyn, Brandice and a new baby boy, yet to be born; many nieces and nephews; and friends. Services will be held Monday, February 24, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rupert Martinez and Pastor James Martinez officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Isaiah Phillips, Jim Phillips, Joshua Phillips, William Fike, Robert Leyba and Keith Grigsby. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Fri February 21, 2003

Sedillo -- Josie Sedillo, 90, born in Magdalena, New Mexico to a pioneer family and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque joined her husband, Severo married 65 years; her two sons, Carlos Emmett and Carlie James; daughter, Evelyn Mae; four sisters; and two brothers, in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2003. She is survived by her two daughters, Crestina Chavez and husband, Teofilo and Annabell McAlonan and husband, Dale; sisters, Lee Richardson and Julia McVay; Josie was blessed with 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Chavez, Mark Chavez, Edward Chavez, Gilbert Chavez, Robbie Lucero, Angelo Lucero, Everett Dimas and Joseph Giraudo. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Chavez. 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 February 21, 2003

Chavez -- David Chavez, 86, a lifelong resident of Alameda, NM, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on February 16, 2003. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, farmer, sheepherder, and wine maker. David was a self-educated man, creative thinker, talented artist, and lover of nature, life and animals. He valued education, hard work and learning and instilled these values in his children. He would often say,"It's better to work with your head than your hands","An education is something that can never be taken away from you" or"You can achieve anything you want if you work hard enough." David retired after 37 years as a Supervisor for the US Postal Service. He is a survivor of the Bataan Death March, ex-Prisoner of War, and highly decorated soldier for his bravery and heroism in World War II. His numerous military awards included the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Presidential Citation. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Libby Chavez, preceded in death by siblings, Annie Sena, Lucy Salas, Clory Martinez, Frank, Solomon, Max, and Richard Chavez; surviving siblings, Vivian, Nester, Charlotte and Eulialia Chavez, Rosemary Serda, Irene Cortez, Marcella Martinez, Sophie Gonzales, Rachael Atencio, and Dolores Jaramillo; seven children, Max, Marilyn, Janice, Therese, Jerry, Dave, and Carmen; his deceased son, David Vincent, was born on February 16, 1955, exactly 48 years before his father's death. His grandchildren include Elaine, Sabrina, James, Joseph, Denise, Jerome, Ana, David, Shannon, Joaquin, Elizabeth, Felicia, Gabriela, Phillip, Adriana, Jesse, Patrick, and Mia; and six great-grandchildren. David was a member of the American Ex-POWs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, and Military Order of the Purple Heart. David will be missed for his endless devotion to his family, his selfless acts of kindness, his honorable contributions to his country, and his inspirational words and wisdom. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. The Rosary will be Recited at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will include Joaquin Chavez, Jerome Chavez, Jason Reinhart, James Lopez, Jr., Aaron Chavez, and Rudy Chavez. Honorary bearers, Patrick Kevin, Jesse Rey, Phillip, Joseph and David Chavez. Special thanks for the loving care provided by Camino Vista Manor Care for the last year. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 2511 Utah NE. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #69. Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th St NW 898-3160
        Published on: Wed February 19, 2003

Faulkner -- Sharon G. Faulkner, 60, beloved mother, wife, grandmother and counselor to all her children, died on Saturday, February 15, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert �Bob� Faulkner of the family home; sons, Robert Faulkner and wife, Debbie of Rio Rancho, William Faulkner and wife, Irma, Richard Faulkner and wife, Gaye, John Faulkner and wife, Michelle, all of Albuquerque, and James Faulkner and wife, Kym of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Chris Faulkner of Jacksonville, FL and Bryan Chapman and Skyler Faulkner, both of Albuquerque; sister, Peggy Erlandson and husband, Ed of Lander, WY; brother, Steve Cranston and wife, Carol of Mesa, AZ; brothers-in-law, William"Bill" Faulkner and wife, Pam of Baltimore, MD and Thomas Faulkner and wife, Mary of Kings Bay, GA; sister-in-law, Linda Hahn and husband, Glen of Manchester, MD; and many nieces and nephews. Sharon was a resident of Albuquerque since December of 1972. She was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge #36 since 1982 and a member of Rebekah Assembly of New Mexico since 1992. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at New Life Christian Fellowship, 2520 Chama NE, with Pastor Alan D. Hawkins officiating. A reception will follow at the home of William and Irma Faulkner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Bettye Miller Scholarship Fund, C/O Rebekah Assembly Secretary, D� Alva Emert, 2113 Smith Lane, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed February 19, 2003