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MARTZ -- Annabell H. Martz, 92 of Fort Sumner, NM died Saturday, February 17, 2007 in Clovis, NM. Annabell was born April 16, 1914 in Tucumcari, NM to the home of Hugh B. Horne and the former Olive Bennett. She grew up in El Paso, TX where she graduated from El Paso High School in 1931. She was a 1936 graduate of Baylor University School of Nursing, Dallas, TX, and completed her post graduate study at Peabody Teachers College, Nashville, TN, with a degree in Public Health Nursing in 1937. Mrs. Martz worked as Public Health Nurse in Austin, Fort Worth, and Fort Stockton, TX. They were married on August 31, 1942 in Alamogordo, NM. When World War II began, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK, where her husband was stationed. After the war, she and her husband were in Midland, TX for two years before moving to the Triangle Ranch in Fort Sumner, NM in 1948. Mrs. Martz resumed her career in Public Health and then made the transition to work 11 years with Dr. E.D. Fikany from 1952-1963. She assisted him in examination and care of patients in the office, assisted with surgery at the hospital, also acting as bookkeeper and receptionist in the office. Following a short time in Colorado she and her husband returned to Fort Sumner where she returned as Public Health Nurse half a day and School Nurse half a day. After six years of serving in this capacity she and her husband moved to Clovis where she was employed as District Public Health Nursing Supervisor from 1973-1977 after which she retired. Returning to Fort Sumner, she was called out of retirement to again be the school nurse from 1980-1982. Annabell was a longtime member of The Church on the Hill, served in the Hospital Auxiliary, the Chamber of Commerce receiving the "Hall of Fame" honor in 1988, and active in the Senior Citizens of De Baca County. Mrs. Martz was preceded in death by her husband Frank Martz Sr. in 1979; her parents; two brothers Donald Horne and Hugh Horne; a sister Marion Horne; and her son-in-law Mike Teeter. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Teeter; and a son, Frank Martz and wife Carol all of Fort Sumner; four grandchildren Tracy Martz and wife Janet of Fort Sumner, Will Martz of Chicago, IL; Michele Finch and husband Carl of Dalhart, TX, Christie Lyssy and husband Jim of Fort Sumner. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren; Meagan Finch of College Station, TX; Caleb Finch of Dalhart, TX, Candace and Micah Lyssy of Fort Sumner and a sister, Mildred Dunlap of Sierra Vista, AZ. A celebration of Annabell's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2007 from The Church on the Hill in Fort Sumner, NM with Rev. Pete Jaramillo and Mike Foth officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Davis, Lee Koll, George Gonzales, David Fikany, Rafael Roybal, and Simon Lucero. The family prefers memorial contributions to The Church on the Hill Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 804 N. Fifth Street; Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (505) 355-2311. For online condolences or to place a tribute please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Mon February 19, 2007

COUPE -- Linda Coupe, 70, passed away on February 17, 2007. She was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, having been born on April 14, 1936. She is survived by son Joey Jones of Albuquerque, son Allen Jones and wife Doris of Albuquerque: daughter Diana Disch and fiancee Mike Pectol of Las Vegas, NV; sister Elsie Lock of Albuquerque; brother Lorenzo Jaramillo of Albuquerque, Frank Jaramillo of Belen; sister Mary Lou Hoselton of Belen; eight grandchildren, Adrienne Jones, Matthew Jones, Kevin Jones, Brandon Disch, Melissa Disch, Cristopher Nagy, Nicole Jones, Jesse Jones; and one great-grandchild, Dylan Disch. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Services will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE, Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., with Burial immediately following at Mount Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Mon February 19, 2007

CHACON -- Mary Rose Chacon, 69 years old, member of Barelas Community. Loving mom, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Remembered by Johnny Chacon and wife Heidi, Jesse Chacon and wife Imelda, and Darline Chacon and fiancee, Leonard Zamora; grandchildren Manuel, Jose, Victoria, Marisa, Joshua, Jessy, and Gabriel; sister Inez Jaramillo and family; brother-in-law Magdaleno Lucero and family; and brother Eduardo (Lalo) Madril. A Viewing will be held Monday, February 19, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited following the Viewing at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Chacon, Jose Chacon, Leonard Zamora, Jack Jaramillo Jr., Harold Monia, and Magdaleno Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be Eduardo Madrid and Joshua Chacon. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sun February 18, 2007

JOHNSON -- Pauline Mrs. Pauline T. Johnson, 67, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 15, 2007. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Manuel Barreras and wife, Bertha, Janet Hernandez and husband, Juan, Renee Guerra and husband, Gerald, Cathy Romero and husband, Freddie, Marlene Jaramillo, and husband, Orlando Sr., Johnny Ray Gutierrez, Connie Holman and husband, Scott; one sister, Marcella Flint and husband, Ronald; step daughter, Louanne Larson; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, George Johnson; her parents, Sosteno and Ramona Barreras; a brother, Jake Barreras and a sister, Rosalie Neeley. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Catholic Church, Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Dorothy and Lorraine. Cremation has taken place and burial of Mrs. Johnson's cremains will take place at a later date. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 18, 2007

JARAMILLO -- ORLANDO A. JARAMILLO January 29, 1951 - February 17, 2003 On Orlando's fourth anniversary we would like for you to come and celebrate putting him in his final resting place. He is survived by his two children, Damian and wife, Munira Jaramillo, Dinnene and fiance, Ben Duran and four grandchildren, Brianna, Destiny, Benjamin, Matthew. Also by his parents, Gabriel and Eloisa Jaramillo; brothers and sisters, David, Gabriel, Annette, Jerry Jaramillo and Kathy Salas and many nephews and nieces. Mass will be at Holy Spirit Church, 919 Goff SW at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetary
        Published on: Fri February 16, 2007

JARAMILLO -- Augustine "Gus" Jaramillo, beloved husband and father, died Saturday after his long battle with cancer at the age of 64. Gus was a longtime resident of the Albuquerque area and is survived by his wife, Carmen Jaramillo; their four children, Evelyn Apodaca and husband, Louie Apodaca, David Jaramillo and fiancee, Tracy Black, Greg Jaramillo and wife, Maggie Jaramillo, Robert Jaramillo and wife, Karla Jaramillo. Gus was surrounded by family and close friends during his life, which included 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Gus will be greatly missed for his smile and his devotion to his wife and family. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Child Parish, 19 Camino del Santo Nino, Tijeras, NM (505) 281-2297. Special thanks to Hospice of New Mexico for their extraordinary care and compassion.
        Published on: Wed February 14, 2007

GUTIERREZ -- Martin Gabriel Gutierrez, God knew you were failing, that the hills were hard to climb. So He gently closed your eye lids and whispered, "Peace be Thine". Martin Gutierrez, age 28, a resident of Bernalillo, NM, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernie Gutierrez; grandfather, Felipe Gonzales; uncle, Michael Gonzales; and aunt, Betty Gonzales. Martin is survived by his beautiful daughter, Shannah Gutierrez; his loving mother, Diana Gonzales; grandmother, Sista Gonzales; sister, Andrea Ortiz; brothers, Robert Gutierrez, Adrian Gutierrez, and Orlando Gonzales. Also surviving are aunts and uncles, Debra Gonzales, Amado Gonzales, Richard Gonzales, Angel Jaramillo and husband, Mathew, Josephine Montoya, Ronnie Gutierrez and wife, Beatrice, and Raymond Gutierrez; special cousins, Juan, Michelle Gonzales, Alicia and Johnnie Rey Jaramillo; and numerous other family members and friends. Martin will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Sorrows. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adrian Gutierrez, Orlando Gonzales, Robert Gutierrez, Johnnie Rey Jaramillo, Dustin Combs, and Carlos Baca. Honorary bearers will be Isaac Gonzales, Jason Gutierrez, Juan Gonzales, Tony Ruelas, Gilbert Madrid, and Mark Benavidez. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Tue February 13, 2007

JARAMILLO -- Augustine "Gus" Jaramillo, beloved husband and father, died Saturday after his long battle with cancer at the age of 64. Gus was a longtime resident of the Albuquerque area and is survived by his wife, Carmen Jaramillo; their four children, Evelyn Apodaca and husband, Louie Apodaca, David Jaramillo and fiancee, Tracy Black, Greg Jaramillo and wife, Maggie Jaramillo, Robert Jaramillo and wife, Karla Jaramillo. Gus was surrounded by family and close friends during his life, which included 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. Gus will be greatly missed for his smile and his devotion to his wife and family. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at Holy Child Parish, 19 Camino del Santo Nino, Tijeras, NM (505) 281-2297.
        Published on: Tue February 13, 2007

SIERRA -- FRANK Mr. Frank Sierra, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 8, 2007. Mr. Sierra is the beloved father to Yvonne Sierra. Mr. Sierra is also survived by one grandson, Johnathon R. Lujan-Sierra; mother of his daughter, Yolanda Sierra; his mother, Ramona Sierra; brothers, Pedro Sierra, Gilbert Sierra, and Carlos Sierra; sisters, Isabel Padilla and husband, Florencio, Beatrice Dixon and husband, Jim, Cathy Sierra, Ruth Sierra, Ruby Wackerbarth and husband, Steve; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Sierra was preceded in death by his brother, Guillermo Sierra. Mr. Sierra was a member of the Catholic Church and a retired Lieutenant Fire Fighter of 25 years from the Albuquerque Fire Department. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon George Valverde. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 am. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Joe Vigil. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Padilla, Toby Mascarenas, Chamba, Gibby, Robert (Donuts) Sanchez and Robert Jaramillo. Honorary pallbearers will be Florencio Padilla, Jim Dixon, Steve Wackenbarth, Joe Rodarte, Frank Popovich, and John Rodarte. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue February 13, 2007

JARAMILLO -- Rachel "Cookie" Jaramillo, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 9, 2007. She is survived by her son, Matthew Jaramillo; mother, Mary Alire; sisters, Lorraine Chavez and husband, Orlando; Barbara Garcia and husband, Charles; Espie Montoya and husband, Ernie; and Dorothy Borden and husband, Christopher; brother, Thomas "Butch" Jaramillo; nieces, Cynthia Chavez, Amber Garcia and Mariah Montoya; nephews, Donovan Chavez and Evan Montoya; great-niece, Xiola Blu Chavez; and many cousins and friends. Mass will be Celebrated Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Orlando Chavez, Charles Garcia, Ernie Montoya, Christopher Borden, Donovan Chavez and Evan Montoya. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel Monday, February 12, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon February 12, 2007