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EAVES -- Barbara Eaves of Peralta, NM, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wright. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaves; five sons: Phillip Wright of Las Cruces, Bobby Eaves of Albuquerque, Walter Wright, Mike and Jon Eaves of Odessa, TX; one daughter, Tammy Wright of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 4;00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen, NM, 19381 HWY 85.
        Published on: Fri May 25, 2007

EAVES -- Barbara Eaves of Peralta, NM, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wright. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaves; five sons: Phillip Wright of Las Cruces, Bobby Eaves of Albuquerque, Walter Wright, Mike and Jon Eaves of Odessa, TX; one daughter, Tammy Wright of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 4;00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen, NM, 19381 HWY 85.
        Published on: Thu May 24, 2007

EAVES -- Barbara Eaves of Peralta, NM, 72, died Monday, May 21, 2007 from injuries received in a car accident. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Wright. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eaves; five sons: Phillip Wright of Las Cruces, Bobby Eaves of Albuquerque, Walter Wright, Mike and Jon Eaves of Odessa, TX; one daughter, Tammy Wright of Albuquerque; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 25, 2007, 4;00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley in Belen, NM, 19381 HWY 85.
        Published on: Wed May 23, 2007

RUTLEDGE -- Gwendolyn Taylor Rutledge "Gwen" - longtime resident of Santa Fe, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, rancher, horsewoman, avid golfer, social butterfly, businesswoman, and friend, passed away in her home on May 15, 2007. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born in the tiny oil town of Three Sands, OK, on March 25, 1924, to Walter and Harriet Palmer. She was raised in Oklahoma and Wyoming. She married Joseph Gaukel prior to moving to Santa Fe in 1958 with her daughter, Alexis Scott. Gwen later married prominent local rancher, entrepreneur, and businessman, Charles G. "Chuck" Taylor. Together they led an active and happy life with Alexis, her children and many friends. They were associated with a variety of local and regional properties and businesses, including La Cienega Ranch, Bank of Santa Fe, The Downs at Santa Fe, Deer Valley Ranch outside of Durango and the Ramada Inn in Durango, CO, until the tragic death of her husband, Chuck in 1977. Later in life Gwen married her soul mate local business/oilman and developer Paul F. Rutledge. Who was prominent in the community and well known for donating the land for The Rodeo de Santa Fe and he procured the property where the Round House sits. He built the Loma Encantada subdivision. They shared many happy years together traveling to their vacation getaways the world over. They also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and their dearest treasures were Gwen's daughter, Alexis and Paul's daughter, Ann. She is survived by many; her loving daughter, Alexis Scott and husband, Stephen; Paul's daughter, Ann Rutledge; grandchildren, Joe Parrish, AnneMarie Stanton and husband, Robbie, Michelle Beacham, Cheryl Baca and husband ,David; great-grandchildren, Lisa Mares and husband, Mark, William Atkins, Joshua Atkins and wife, Marcela, Tyler Stanton, Michael Padilla, and Angelo Baca; great-great grandchildren: Maddy Mares, Ashlyn Atkins and Alysia Atkins; Special friend, Russ Hedrick as well as numerous relatives and friends. She lit up all the lives that she touched. She will be missed by all. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel. MCGEE MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1320 LUISA STREET SANTA FE, NM 87505 (505)983-9151
        Published on: Sat May 19, 2007

RUTLEDGE -- Gwendolyn Taylor Rutledge "Gwen" - longtime resident of Santa Fe, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, rancher, horsewoman, avid golfer, social butterfly, businesswoman, and friend, passed away in her home on May 15, 2007. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born in the tiny oil town of Three Sands, OK, on March 25, 1924, to Walter and Harriet Palmer. She was raised in Oklahoma and Wyoming. She married Joseph Gaukel prior to moving to Santa Fe in 1958 with her daughter, Alexis Scott. Gwen later married prominent local rancher, entrepreneur, and businessman, Charles G. "Chuck" Taylor. Together they led an active and happy life with Alexis, her children and many friends. They were associated with a variety of local and regional properties and businesses, including La Cienega Ranch, Bank of Santa Fe, The Downs at Santa Fe, Deer Valley Ranch outside of Durango and the Ramada Inn in Durango, CO, until the tragic death of her husband, Chuck in 1977. Later in life Gwen married her soul mate local business/oilman and developer Paul F. Rutledge. Who was prominent in the community and well known for donating the land for The Rodeo de Santa Fe and he procured the property where the Round House sits. He built the Loma Encantada subdivision. They shared many happy years together traveling to their vacation getaways the world over. They also enjoyed spending time with family and friends and their dearest treasures were Gwen's daughter, Alexis and Paul's daughter, Ann. She is survived by many; her loving daughter, Alexis Scott and husband, Stephen; Paul's daughter, Ann Rutledge; grandchildren, Joe Parrish, AnneMarie Stanton and husband, Robbie, Michelle Beacham, Cheryl Baca and husband ,David; great-grandchildren, Lisa Mares and husband, Mark, William Atkins, Joshua Atkins and wife, Marcela, Tyler Stanton, Michael Padilla, and Angelo Baca; great-great grandchildren: Maddy Mares, Ashlyn Atkins and Alysia Atkins; Special friend, Russ Hedrick as well as numerous relatives and friends. She lit up all the lives that she touched. She will be missed by all. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel. MCGEE MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1320 LUISA STREET SANTA FE, NM 87505 (505)983-9151
        Published on: Fri May 18, 2007

WALDROP -- Novella Waldrop, 93, a resident of Albuquerque for 4 years, passed away May 12, 2007. Novella came from Oklahoma and was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Waldrop and one son, John Cleve. She is survived by her sons, John Allen Waldrop Jr. and wife, Sheril of Oklahoma and Walter Waldrop and wife, Carolyn of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Susan, Michelle, and Eric; and one great-grandson, Javaun. Services are pending and will be held in Oklahoma. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu May 17, 2007

APODACA -- Joshua E. Apodaca, 19, passed away on May 12, 2007. Joshua is survived by his mother, Brenda Barela; his father, Edward Apodaca; his sister, Dyamond Apodaca; grandmothers, Nina Barela and Alvina Apodaca; his girlfriend, Shayline Montano and son, Damacio; uncles, Nick Apodaca and wife, Elizabeth, Victor Apodaca and wife, Karen, Zeke Apodaca and wife, Cynthia and Lafayette Barela; his aunt, Corine Velasquez and husband, Rudy; many cousins and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. by Pastor Nathaniel Loehle. Final visitation will be Friday at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Place NW, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 a.m., Father Lambert Luna will preside. Private disposition will take place. Pallbearers will be Raymond McGuienness, Walter Gabaldon Jr., Dominic Gonzales, Adam Garcia, Josh Sedillo, Eric Velasquez, Dominic Apodaca, and Andrew Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Antonio Gutierrez, Anthony Gordon, Josh Sanchez, and Zack Romero. "GOODNIGHT JOSH, SLEEP WITH THE ANGLES." Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed May 16, 2007

NICKELS -- Jerry Demetrios Nickels was born in Glencoe, IL on August 22, 1925, to Jenny and Demetrios Nickels. The family then moved to Ravenna, IL. Jerry graduated from Highland Park High School. He joined the Air Corps and was stationed in the Marina's Islands. After being discharged from the Air Corps he attended Northern Illinois, college, and subsequently transferred to Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ majoring in political science. He met and married Kay Hughes, also a student at ASU in 1948. Upon graduating from college he joined the Hoffman Construction Co. in Albuquerque, NM. In 1952 he started his own Company, Jerry Nickels General Construction and over the years built residences, apartments, commercial buildings, and churches and did work for the government on various Indian Reservations. In 1968 he went to Vietnam as a civilian employee at Pacific Architects and Engineers. He then worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service as Supervisory Engineer and was awarded the Medal for civilian service in Vietnam. Mr. Nickels is survived by his wife of 59 years Kay Hughes Nickels; children, Larry D. Nickels and wife, Danielle, Jennifer Nickels Walters and husband, Glen, David Nickels, Kimberly Nickels Schmidt and husband, Walter, and Julie Ann Nickels. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon Walters, Jacob Walters, and Taylor Schmidt; and sister Joanne Gibson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 2: 30 p.m., French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Burial will take place at a latter date. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed May 16, 2007

NICKELS -- Jerry Demetrios Nickels was born in Glencoe, IL on August 22, 1925, to Jenny and Demetrios Nickels. The family then moved to Ravenna, IL. Jerry graduated from Highland Park High School. He joined the Air Corps and was stationed in the Marina's Islands. After being discharged from the Air Corps he attended Northern Illinois, college, and subsequently transferred to Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ majoring in political science. He met and married Kay Hughes, also a student at ASU in 1948. Upon graduating from college he joined the Hoffman Construction Co. in Albuquerque, NM. In 1952 he started his own Company, Jerry Nickels General Construction and over the years built residences, apartments, commercial buildings, and churches and did work for the government on various Indian Reservations. In 1968 he went to Vietnam as a civilian employee at Pacific Architects and Engineers. He then worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service as Supervisory Engineer and was awarded the Medal for civilian service in Vietnam. Mr. Nickels is survived by his wife of 59 years Kay Hughes Nickels; children, Larry D. Nickels and wife, Danielle, Jennifer Nickels Walters and husband, Glen, David Nickels, Kimberly Nickels Schmidt and husband, Walter, and Julie Ann Nickels. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon Walters, Jacob Walters, and Taylor Schmidt; and sister Joanne Gibson. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 2: 30 p.m., French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Burial will take place at a latter date. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue May 15, 2007

HAMMONDS -- James S. Hammonds, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for over 50 years, passed away on April 29, 2007. Mr. Hammonds was born on December 9, 1928 to James and Lillie Mae Hammonds of Eufaula, OK. He is survived by five sisters, Marjorie Jackson of Fresno, CA, Ella McNair of Albuquerque, NM, Lillie Mae Lane and husband, Walter, of Oakland, CA, Ida Mae Lewis, Jestine Valentine and husband, Joseph, of Albuquerque, NM; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, with Reverend Johnny Dorn officiating. Pallbearers will be Skip Wardlow, Wellington Valentine, Carl Lewis, Wayne Valentine, Charles Wardlow, and Kevin Smith. Services are in the care of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri May 04, 2007