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Fowler -- Kenneth Fowler, age 74, lost a long hard fight with cancer on February 14, 2003. Ken is survived by Marvella, his wife of 53 years. He is also survived by his children, James and his wife, Frances, David and his wife, Bonnie. He has three living brothers, Garold, Keith, and Doug; as well as a sister, Sally. Ken is also survived by Charles and Alyce Hutton, very good life long friends that he always considered family. He has five grandchildren, Ken, Jenie, Gina, Jeremy, and Wade. He also has one great grandchild named Amy. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Elizabeth Fowler, one brother, Jerry, and two sisters, Barbara and Norma. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa, who died in 1995. He was raised in and around Anderson, Indiana, where he graduated from Fairmont High School in 1946. Ken served honorably in the U.S. Navy and after his discharge he moved to Albuquerque where he joined the Albuquerque City Police Dept. He retired in 1977 at which time he and his wife moved to Conchas Dam, New Mexico. During the 1960's and 70's he was an avid bowler and at one point considered turning professional. After his retirement he spent a little time on the lake boating and fishing but mostly enjoying building on their home. His real love was traveling throughout the continental United States where he can boast of having seen each of them at least once. Services will be held Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Baptist Minister Bill Bowman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be his retired policeman friends. Friends may visit French Mortuary prior to service. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        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; 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 Church, 2520 Chama NE, with Pastor Alan 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: Tue February 18, 2003

Fowler -- Kenneth Fowler, age 74, lost a long hard fight with cancer on February 14, 2003. Ken is survived by Marvella, his wife of 53 years. He is also survived by his children, James and his wife, Frances, David and his wife, Bonnie. He has three living brothers, Garald, Keith, and Doug; as well as a sister, Sally. Ken is also survived by Charles and Alyce Hutton, very good life long friends that he always considered family. He has five grandchildren, Ken, Jenie, Gina, Jeremy, and Wade. He also has one great grandchild named Amy. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Elizabeth Fowler, one brother, Jerry, and two sisters, Barbara and Norma. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa, who died in 1995. He was raised in and around Anderson, Indiana, where he graduated from Fairmont High School in 1946. Ken served honorably in the U.S. Navy and after his discharge he moved to Albuquerque where he joined the Albuquerque City Police Dept. He retired in 1977 at which time he and his wife moved to Conchas Dam, New Mexico. During the 1960's and 70's he was an avid bowler and at one point considered turning professional. After his retirement he spent a little time on the lake boating and fishing but mostly enjoying building on their home. His real love was traveling throughout the continental United States where he can boast of having seen each of them at least once. Services will be held Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Baptist Minister Bill Bowan officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be his retired policeman friends. Friends may visit French Mortuary prior to service. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Tue February 18, 2003

Dunlap -- Bonnie Rae Dunlap, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Dunlap and wife Jan of Watkinsville, GA, and David Dunlap of Albuquerque; grandchildren, James Rusty Dunlap of Albuquerque, Robert Robby Dunlap of GA, and Ariel Dunlap of Albuquerque. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert Dunlap. During her lifetime, she enjoyed dancing to big band music, watching classic movies and TV programs. She also lived and traveled to many places during her husbands military career. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. French Mortuary7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE823-9400
        Published on: Mon February 17, 2003

Eldridge -- Gerald (Jerry) Eldridge, 71, a resident of Bosque Farms, died on Friday, February 14, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Harlean Eldridge of Bosque Farms; son, James Eldridge and wife, Danielle of Colorado; daughters, Cathy Weger and husband, Mike of Florida, Christina Wayne of Nevada; step-daughter, Lorrie Queen and step-son, Ken Queen, both of Colorado; four grandsons; one step-granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Jerry was a member of the FOP and a member of Valley Christian Church. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Rd. SW, with Pastor David Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit at the church from 9:00 a.m. to time of service. French Mortuary1111 University Blvd. NE843-6333
        Published on: Mon February 17, 2003

Telles -- Albert P. Telles, 82, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; his three children, Phyllis Torres of Albuquerque; Kathleen Swisstack and husband, Tom Swisstack of Rio Rancho and Bert Telles of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, Anna Marie Dykeman and husband, Kenny Dykeman; and James Martinez; and one great-grandson, Maximillian Telles Dykeman. Albert was born May 1, 1920 in Bent, NM, and graduated from Tularosa High School. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1942 and, during flight training in Denton, Texas, endured a plane crash just prior to earning his pilot's wings. However, he never let his injuries slow him down. After a 15-month hospital recovery, Albert began work with the Internal Revenue Service in Albuquerque and began his studies at the University of Albuquerque. He married Josephine shortly after on April 21, 1946, and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Albert worked for the Internal Revenue Service in various capacities for 34 years, retiring in 1977 as head of the Audit Division. Following his retirement, he devoted his time to his family: coaching baseball and supporting his grandchildren's sports teams and activities, practicing his handyman and landscaping skills, fishing and hunting during his leisure. Albert is remembered as a loving, respected and devoted family man, and he will be dearly missed. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Montoya, Sr., Eric Baca, Ben Maestas, Louie Montoya, Charlie Romero, and Bert Lovato. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Alzheimer�s Foundation, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 102, 87110. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Mon February 17, 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: Sun February 16, 2003

Dunlap -- Bonnie Rae Dunlap, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Dunlap and wife Jan of Watkinsville, GA, and David Dunlap of Albuquerque; grandchildren, James Rusty Dunlap of Albuquerque, Robert Robby Dunlap of GA, and Ariel Dunlap of Albuquerque. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert Dunlap. During her lifetime, she enjoyed dancing to big band music, watching classic movies and TV programs. She also lived and traveled to many places during her husbands military career. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. French Mortuary7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 16, 2003

Jaramillo -- Mr. Alcario Jaramillo, 100, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 14, 2003 at home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Jaramillo is survived by eight daughters, Ricarda Sanchez, Isabel Pena and husband, Gabriel, Vangie Jaramillo, Lucy Tapia and husband, Ernest, Lia Montez and husband, Fred, Gloria Hart and husband, O. J., Nieves Gutierrez and husband, Joe, Mary Ann Lucero and husband, Jess; his brother in law, Tiodoro Gonzales of Gallup, NM ; his sister, Agripina Mares; special nephew, Juan Baca; 26 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viviana and his son, Michael. Mr. Jaramillo was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:30pm until 3:00pm in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00pm by Mrs. Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning from 9:30am until 10:00am in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00am by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Victor Tapia, James Montez, Eric Lucero, Joseph Gutierrez, Chris Hart and David Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 16, 2003

Richards -- Thomas D. Richards, 82, passed away February 8, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He resided in Albuquerque from 1959 to 1997 and lived in Colorado Springs for the past five years. Tom was born to Evan and Viola (Baker) Richards on August 18, 1920 in Mulvane, Kansas and graduated from Newton, Kansas High School in 1938. He was employed at the Kansas State Bank until he enlisted in the U.S. Army Finance Corps in January 1942 and retired as a Major, Finance Corps, on January 31, 1963. His career in Finance continued at the Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility, Kirtland Air Force Base as a civilian Comptroller from 1963 to 1987 when he retired. Fran, his wife of 52 years, preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by his son, Colonel (Ret.) J. W. Richards and wife Susan; their four daughters, Sara, Lauren, Janice, and Julie all of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Rita Rae Busch and husband, Richard and their three children, James and twins David and Maddy of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Gwen Phillips and husband, John of Newton, KS; and one niece and nephew. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, February 18, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Private graveside services will take place on the following day at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 8410, 87198 or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun February 16, 2003