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JOHNSON -- John "Johnny" Andrew Johnson, Jr., a native of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, June 13, 2009. He is survived by his loving parents, John Andrew, Sr. and Marion Anding Johnson; brother, Harold Anding Johnson; cousins, Vernon Pleasant and wife, Sally, Virginia LaCharite and husband, Raymond, Jeannie Chunn and husband, Bob, and Cyrus C. Johnson III and wife, Kathy; best friend, Jim Davis; and a multitude of caregivers, therapists, aides and friends who so lovingly and graciously touched his life and who in turn were blessed to be included on his nightly and lengthy prayer list. He was preceded in death by sister, Janell Johnson; paternal grandparents, Cyrus Cleveland and Mary Pippin Johnson; maternal grandparents, Claude Ellis and Lucille Bell Anding; and aunts and uncles, Dr. Cyrus C. Johnson II and wife, Jean, Claude Ellis Anding Jr. and wife, Virginia, Harold Bell Anding, Janie Anding Pleasant and husband, Sessions, Nell Anding Pickett and husband, Haley Aubrey. He enjoyed many years of being a part of First Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Johnny so much appreciated his adult day care center, Share Your Care, and looked forward to attending X-Factor Church. A victor over cerebral palsy, he was able to walk with the aid of braces and crutches until confined after a stroke to a wheelchair at the age of twelve, but walks and even soars today on the streets of gold in his Heavenly Father's house. Having savored gospel music in this world, today he delights at the heavenly chorus. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. N.E. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts my be made to his beloved adult day care center, Share Your Care Adult Day Care Services, PO Box 35101, Albuquerque, NM 87176 or New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, 2200 S Avenue I, Portales, NM 88130. Please visit our online guestbook for Johnny at www. RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed June 17, 2009

RAMIREZ -- Julian G. Ramirez. Our Lord took our father to His heavenly home Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the age of 67. Julian was born in Albuquerque on October27, 1941, son of Patricio and Ventura Ramirez. He was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Anthony Ramirez. Julian is survived by his wife, Priscilla; children, Dinah and husband, Frank, Julie, Bernadette, Cathy, Junior and wife, Melissa, Molly and husband, Ken and youngest son, Juan Thomas; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; siblings, Martin Ramirez and wife, Virginia, Lorenzo Ramirez, and wife, Phyllis, Patricio Ramirez, Jr., Jesse Ramirez, and wife, Erlinda, Mercy Portillo and husband, George, Rosemary Rodarte and Johnny Ramirez and wife, Tilly; and uncle, Thomas. Rosary will be recited Thursday, June 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at San Jose De Los Duranes Catholic Church, 2110 Los Lucerus Rd. NW. Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 19, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at San Jose De Los Duranes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Kidd, Fidel Maldonado, Sr., Fidel Maldonado, Jr., Joel Gonzales, Robert Trujillo and Lalo Estrada. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua, Luke and Mikey. Please visit our online guestbook for Julian at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed June 17, 2009

MOORE -- Byrel Moore, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He is survived by his son, Darrell Moore; nephew, Johnny Lee Moore; sister-in-law, Othel Moore; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wives, Elizabeth Moore on April 1, 2002 and Jane Burk Moore on August 8, 2008. Byrel served his country as a highly decorated soldier and received a battlefield commission during WWII. He also served in the Korean Conflict in the Army. He then worked for Safeway grocery store where he retired in 1979. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, where he will receive full military honors. Friends and all military, reserves and retired members, uniforms optional, may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Byrel was loved and will be missed by many. Please visit our online guestbook for Byrel at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon June 15, 2009

MARTINEZ -- GERALD JOHNNY The family of Mr. Gerald Johnny Martinez would like to thank all of their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; to the Franciscan Friar, Holy Family Catholic Church, presider of the Mass; to Joe Oliver and Eloida Martinez for reciting the Rosary; and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
        Published on: Sun June 14, 2009

MOORE -- Byrel Moore, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He is survived by his son, Darrell Moore; nephew, Johnny Lee Moore; sister-in-law, Othel Moore; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wives, Elizabeth Moore on April 1, 2002 and Jane Burk Moore on August 8, 2008. Byrel served his country as a highly decorated soldier and received a battlefield commission during WWII. He also served in the Korean Conflict in the Army. He then worked for Safeway grocery store where he retired in 1979. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, where he will receive full military honors. Friends and all military, reserves and retired members, uniforms optional, may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Byrel was loved and will be missed by many. Please visit our online guestbook for Byrel at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun June 14, 2009

GARCIA -- Alexander Patrick Garcia, beloved father; husband; son; brother; and friend, has passed away at the age of 43. As a result of an unfortunate motorcycle accident on June 6, 2009; Alex sustained severe injuries. Despite his strength and passion for life, with God's blessing he succumbed on June 9, 2009. Although Alex was unable to heal himself in the end, he touched many lives with the art of his healing skills along with his wife, Jennifer, at their pilates studio, Engage. He is survived by his ten year old son, Noe; seven year old daughter, Alexina; his wife Jennifer; his parents, Alex and Cissi Garcia; his brother Johnny, and wife, Karen; his sister, Cathy, and husband Matthew Torrez; his sister Cyndi, and husband James Pepe; along with 11 nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m., and Mass will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Church located at 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive.
        Published on: Fri June 12, 2009

MARTINEZ -- Gerald Johnny Martinez, 58, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 8, 2009. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Gloria Martinez; his daughters, Adele Montoya and husband, Frederick, Amanda Martinez-Ramirez and husband, Antonio, and Andrea Garcia and husband, Frank; five sisters, Lorraine Martinez, Gloria Clark and husband, Ernest, Henrietta (Katie) Harden and husband, Warren, Clorinda Mascarenas and husband, David, and Alice Gallegos; four brothers, Joe E. Martinez and wife, Marie, Joe Oliver Martinez and wife, Eloida, Chris Martinez and Rudy Martinez and wife, Irene; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Frederick II, Aaron C. Montoya and Johnny A. Garcia; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Maria Louisa Martinez; one brother, Fermin Martinez; and sister, Eva Cata. Mr. Martinez was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Joe Oliver and Eloida Martinez. Final visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Franciscan Friar, presider. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Montoya, Frederick Montoya II, Pres Martinez, Jerome Sanchez, Terry Martinez, Benny Lucero, Manuel P. Montoya III and Randy Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron C. Montoya, and Johnny A. Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu June 11, 2009

EWING -- Barbara Oswald Ewing, a Durango resident since 2000, died in her sleep on June 7, 2009, in Cortez, CO. She was 96. Barbara lived most of her life in the Dallas, TX, area. She moved to Albuquerque, NM, in 1987, and then to Durango where 12 family members now live. She lived at Sunshine Gardens West in Durango for three years, and then moved to the Valley Inn in Mancos, CO. She was born Felithia Barbara Oswald on February 7, 1913, to Ida Mae (Harris) Oswald and Earnest Edwin Oswald, in Dallas, TX. She studied voice and education at North Texas State Teachers College, now North Texas University, and gave solo recitals in Dallas and Denton, TX. She performed professionally as a mezzo-soprano at numerous public ceremonies and on live radio. On September 4, 1934, she married Ira Dale Ewing. They were married 63 years until his death in 1997. She was an avid golfer from her teens. She sank her third hole-in-one at the age of 77. She won many golf trophies, her last at the "Ace of Aces" city putting tournament in Albuquerque at the age of 83, with her broken left foot in a cast. As a young woman Barbara was a formidable poker player, and was much in demand as a bridge partner. She hosted several literary book clubs, and was a voracious reader. Barbara and Ira took vacations in Las Vegas, NV, each year when Johnny Carson was performing there, and continued their vacations playing the horses at Hollywood Park in CA. She took up serious fishing in the 1960's, after they moved to Lake Texoma. She took her small boat out early in the mornings, usually with a professional guide, and often returned with more than 100 fish. She loved boating on Lake Texoma in their cruisers and houseboat. She enjoyed her last boat ride on Lake Vallecito at age 94. Her daughter-in-law, Judy Ewing, MD, says, "Barbara was my idol: direct, honest, capable, and delightful, the person I would most want to be like. When we first met, I tried to keep up with her regular workout at her health spa and it nearly killed me. And I thought I was in good shape. I saw her catch her first fish, a five-pound catfish." Her son, Ron, relates "When I turned 50 (which she considered much too old to be her son), Mom would introduce me as "Ira's son by his first wife," which was true, since she was his first and only wife." When asked where her progeny got their brains, she replied "must be from Ira, since I still have mine." At 90, Barbara could spot a V-Rod Harley a block away at the Durango motorcycle rallies, and always told the owner "if I were five years younger, I'd have one of those." She fulfilled a long-time wish with her first motorcycle ride at 92. She was preceded in death by her husband; and her older sister, Marjorie Hulsey. She is survived by her children, Ronald Ewing and wife Judy of Durango; Dale Ewing Ash and husband Jim of Dallas; and Adrienne Ewing-Meyer and husband Richard Meyer of Santa Fe, NM. Her Durango family includes three of her six grandchildren, Amy Moody, CPA, a Fort Lewis College graduate and financial officer with the Southern Ute Tribe; Megan Lewis, MD, a Family Practitioner; and Guy Ewing, an IT manager and business computer expert. Her granddaughter Anna Odom and her family live in the Moriarty, NM, area. Grandson James Ira Knott and his family live in Fort Worth, TX. Granddaughter Angela Knott-Fryer and her family live in England. Four of her 13 great-grandchildren live in Durango. They are Kira and Rainey Ewing, and Evelyn and Weston Lewis. Barbara's great-great-granddaughter Angela lives in Albuquerque, NM, with great-granddaughter Jazmyn Foster and her husband Brian. Her faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Bible sustained her throughout her life. She was an active volunteer in church and community. In Albuquerque she attended Hillside Community Church, where she formed a close relationship with professional entertainer Linda Cotton. When her family visited her at the Valley Inn, the staff would always comment on her cheery disposition. Despite being confined to a wheelchair by a stroke since 2004, she maintained that she was "happy, feeling good, and in the right place." Cremation has occurred. Small private family services are in progress.
        Published on: Wed June 10, 2009

MARTINEZ -- Gerald Johnny Martinez, 58, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 8, 2009. Mr. Martinez is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Gloria Martinez; his daughters, Adele Montoya and husband, Frederick, Amanda Martinez-Ramirez and husband, Antonio, and Andrea Garcia and husband, Frank; five sisters, Lorraine Martinez, Gloria Clark and husband, Ernest, Henrietta (Katie) Harden and husband, Warren, Clorinda Mascarenas and husband, David, and Alice Gallegos; four brothers, Joe E. Martinez and wife, Marie, Joe Oliver Martinez and wife, Eloida, Chris Martinez and Rudy Martinez and wife, Irene; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Frederick II, Aaron C. Montoya and Johnny A. Garcia; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Maria Louisa Martinez; one brother, Fermin Martinez; and sister, Eva Cata. Mr. Martinez was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Joe Oliver and Eloida Martinez. Final visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Franciscan Friar, presider. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Montoya, Frederick Montoya II, Pres Martinez, Jerome Sanchez, Terry Martinez, Benny Lucero, Manuel P. Montoya III and Randy Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron C. Montoya, and Johnny A. Garcia. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed June 10, 2009

TRUJILLO -- Martha O. Trujillo, 65 passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009 with her family at her side. She was born and raised May 24, 1944 in Jarales, NM. Martha was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt and a friend to a world of people who Love her dearly. Martha started her journey to join her father Juan G. Trujillo; mother Josephine Trujillo; brother Alex Trujillo; sister Frances Trujillo; nephews John & Dominic Trujillo, Bobby Ray Coffelt and Manuel Hinojos in Heaven. Martha is survived by her children, daughter Angela Mixon & spouse Jarvis; son Pat Morris & spouse Laura, son Johnny Ray Trujillo. Martha will be missed by brothers Avilio & spouse Jackie Trujillo, Vincente & Paul Trujillo, sisters Christine Coffelt & Veronica Trujillo & spouse Albert. Martha had nine beautiful grandchildren and five precious great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The Honorary Pallbearers are Thomas Nelson Sr., Crystal, Destiny, Thomas Jr., Lataya, Israel, Dilia. Arlene, Monique and Eli. Rosary will held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday June 10, 2009, address 1100 Coal Ave SE, Daniels Family Funeral Services. The Funeral Service will be held on June 11, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, address is 619 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM. Special Thank You to all the Doctors and Nurses for all their kind words and support for our Family.
        Published on: Wed June 10, 2009