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SICHEL, LEAH S. Age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Kharkov, Ukraine on June 23, 1937. Leah received her Master's Degree in education at the University of New Mexico. She taught Hebrew, elementary, and English-as-a-second-language for 30 years. She was a member of Fellowship of the Desert and the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization. Leah was passionate in her support of Israel. She fought anti-Semitism and as a Holocaust survivor, worked to create awareness of an important historic event whose living population is rapidly dwindling. Leah's memory will live on through her generous contributions and efforts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Sichel; and son, Uzi Sichel. Leah is survived by her daughters, Orly Llana of Bishop, CA, Anat Sichel and husband Mike Robinson of Albuquerque, NM; son, Eitan Sichel and wife Terra of Seattle, WA; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service was held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Leah's honor to the Jewish National Fund at jnf.org or to Taglit-Birthright at birthrightisrael.com. To share memories with the family please visit Leah's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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MACKEY, ROBERT H. In Loving Memory of our brother "Bob". Bob was born on December 15, 1927 in Quincy, MA and passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 86. Bob honorably served three years, from 1946-1949, in the United States Air Force 1252d Transport Squadron, with a six month tour of duty in Germany as an Aircraft Radioman in support of the "Berlin Airlift". In 1972 Bob moved from Massachusetts to Albuquerque. He greatly enjoyed being an Umpire for the Lobo Little League from 1972 to 1973; the Altura Soccer Club 1973; coached and was referee for ATSO for over three decades. Bob was an active member of the Episcopal Church and worked in Electronics sales and as head of security at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque for eleven years. He was always active and involved in sports and activities and ran the 100 meter dash in Senior Olympics (second fastest in NM at age 78) in 2005. Bob was preceded in death by his brothers William Andrew and Thomas Francis; mother, Christina Marie and father, William Jennings. He is survived by his sister, Patricia A. Lennon of Middletown, NJ. and brother, John R. of Corrales, NM.; seven nieces; two nephews; as well as many family members and friends who loved and will miss him. A Graveside service will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in early summer and will be announced in the Journal. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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BASS, ELMER Elmer Bass died peacefully at his home on December 5, 2014. The son of Jim and Agnes Bass, he was born at their ranch in Union County, NM on March 2, 1925. He is survived by Marti, his loving wife of 33 years; his son, Terry Bass; his daughter, Sheryl and her husband Joe Loftus; three granddaughters, Leah, Mindy and Elizabeth; and great and great-great-grandchildren who live in Phoenix. Elmer is also survived by his sister, Leah Lynn Easter. He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings; four half-siblings; and his grandson, Jonathan Coriz. Elmer graduated from Portales High School and attended ENMU until he became old enough to enlist in the U.S. Navy Air Corps. Through the G12 program, he attended Georgia Tech and St. Olaf College while training as a navigator preparing for the final push in the Pacific. Following his honorable discharge, he enrolled on the GI Bill at Highlands University where he earned his BA and MA. He first taught at Aztec High School, became elementary and high school principal at Estancia, taught in Long Beach, CA, then at Belen High School. He began his 35 year career with APS at Garfield Junior High, at Highland High as director of attendance, then as principal of John Adams Junior High. In 1969, he was appointed Eldorado High School's first principal where he served for 12 years. In 1981, Elmer became principal at Del Norte High School where he served until his retirement from APS in 1987. While principal at both EHS and DNHS, Elmer served on the Executive Board at the NMAA. One special contribution was to chair the committee that designed the coveted state championship trophies. He was also a long-time basketball referee for the organization. In 1993, he was inducted into the NMAA Hall of Fame. Elmer and Marti traveled extensively in the US and when they were both retired, they traveled the world to enjoy the beauty and diversity found in other cultures and civilizations. Elmer was involved with the Rotary Club of Albuquerque through Marti's membership. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and a Centennial Clinton P. Anderson Fellow. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Explora Centennial Project, Albuquerque Rotary Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 3807, Albuquerque, NM 87190, or to the charity of your preference. The family wishes to thank Dr. Malcolm Purdy and the caring staff at Hematology Oncology Associates who helped Elmer in his battle with leukemia. At Elmer's request, no services will be held. Following cremation, he will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Elmer at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ZANDSTRA, MARIA MARQUEZ Maria Marquez Zandstra has been delivered into our Lords loving arms on December 10, 2014. She was born in Herdez, Mexico in 1915 and worked for Kirtland ABF until retirement many years ago. Maria is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Zandstra; her adoring daughter, Constance Zandstra; her siblings, Gonzalo Marquez, Jesus "Chuy" Marquez, Raquel Frankel, Miriam Martinez, Peter Marquez, Alfonso Marquez, Guadalupe Rottner, Estella Sanchez, Martha Romero, & Teresa Braddock. Maria is survived by sister, Irene Urvanejo; and over 41 nieces and nephews; 66 great-nieces and nephews, 18 great-great nieces and nephews, and one great-great-great niece as far as we know. As a matriarch of this extended family, Maria was always positive, encouraging and ever cheerful. She was a longtime member of Catholic daughters and a devoted Catholic who believed deeply in her faith. Generous with her family, the poor and the homeless over many decades she is best known for greeting young and old by pinching your cheek and exclaiming "Hey Toots!" Rest in Peace Maria! A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Maria at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCCALL, GERALDINE B. "GERRY" Geraldine B. "Gerry" McCall, age 95, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at home in Albuquerque. She was born on September 15, 1919, in Coatesville, PA to Edgar Earl and Geraldine Leona (McComb) Boyles. She was raised in the Pittsburg, PA area and later ended up in Wilkinsburg, PA. She attended nursing school in Fall River, MA and then she met and married William "Mac" McCall in 1941, a marriage of 73 years. He was in the US Army and she followed him through different assignments as he served in World War II. Mac graduated college and they moved to Los Alamos where she served as an auxiliary nurse, served in the Girl Scouts and in other community organizations as she raised her children. She enjoyed reading, hiking and bird watching around Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico. She and Mac came to Albuquerque after he retired in 1980 where they have lived since that time. Gerry is survived by her son, William "Bill" McCall and wife Pat; daughter, Cam Moore and husband Earl, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kelley McCall, Kendall and Jonathan Moore, all of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Merrill Boyles. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2104 1:30 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Special thanks to Heartland Hospice and Home Care Specialists, especially Rosie and Amy, for their loving care of our mother and grandmother during this time. Please visit our online guestbook for Gerry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCCALL, WILLIAM MURRAY "MAC" William Murray "Mac" McCall, age 97, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home in Albuquerque. He was born on August 7, 1917 in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert Elliott and Anna Day (McCurley) McCall where he was born and raised. He met and married Geraldine "Gerry" Boyles in Pittsburgh in 1941, a marriage of 73 years. He attended Carnegie Mellon University and joined the US Army and served as an officer in France and in the United States. After his military service, he attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating, he came to work for the University of California as a construction engineer supervising the construction of many different structures for Los Alamos National Laboratories. He retired in 1980 and moved to Albuquerque where they enjoyed their retirement years. He enjoyed softball, basketball and many other sports and was the Northern District Commissioner for ASA. He and Gerry were active birders and he loved to build wooden structures. Mac is survived by his son, William "Bill" McCall and wife Pat; daughter, Cam Moore and husband Earl, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Kelley McCall, Kendall and Jonathan Moore, all of Albuquerque; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Anna Day McCall and Mary Elizabeth Mayer; and one brother, Robert "Budd" Cameron McCall. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 3800 Eubank Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Mac at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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ECONOMIDES, JAMES KIMON, DDS, MSD Age 79, passed from this earth to his heavenly home with his Lord Jesus Christ on December 8, 2014. Jim was born June 23, 1935 to his parents, Kimon and Era (Griffin) Economides in Alton, IL and spent his early years there. As his family grew, they lived for a short time in Glendale, CA before migrating to Albuquerque. He attended Jefferson Jr. High and was part of the first class to complete four years at the brand-new Highland High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Renee Lewis. He was a very talented, left-handed baseball player (acquiring the nickname "Lefty") playing for both Highland and American Legion baseball. He received a baseball scholarship to UNM and joined the SAE fraternity. He was an outstanding hitter and was the "Skyline" batting champion in 1956. During the summer he played semi - pro ball in Colorado and Kansas. He was inducted into the Lobo Hall of Fame in 2011. He and Renee married December 3, 1955, and the following summer he went to Marine PLC camp in Quantico, VA. After graduating from UNM in 1957, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the USMC, and he and Renee drove first to Quantico, VA and a month later went to Pensacola, FL where he went through flight training, flying many different aircrafts. After receiving his "wings", he was selected to fly helicopters. The next two years were spent in Santa Ana, CA where his first daughter, Lisa, was born. He spent about a month on a carrier, taking off and landing during the Laotian conflict. He was released from active duty in 1960 and moved back to Albuquerque where he became the PE coach at Hodgin Elementary for a couple of years. He built an obstacle course there (fashioned after his marine training) and took students hiking and camping. One summer he taught training for the "Peace Corps". His second daughter, Cheryl, was born in 1961. He took up the sport of "handball", the beginning of a lifetime endeavor. He decided to go to dental school at Baylor in Dallas and moved his family there for seven years until he completed his orthodontic training in 1972. Returning to Albuquerque he set up a practice in NE Albuquerque and began a very successful career as an excellent orthodontist, providing beautiful "smiles" for thousands of children and adults who called him "Dr. E.". He bought a plane and utilized his flying experience by flying his staff to the Zuni Indian Reservation to treat patients who could not travel to Albuquerque. In his free time he played a lot of handball, traveling around the US, Canada and Ireland, winning many National and World titles (his last one in 2010). He wrote numerous articles for the "Journal of Orthodontics" and spearheaded a team of doctors to develop a low-cost, portable 3-D imaging mammography machine. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Lisa Mullaney. He is survived by wife Renee; daughter Cheryl Armstrong and husband Rob; eight grandchildren: Jack Mullaney, Jamie (and fiance Josh Kopchick), Sean, Jessica, Josiah, Keri, Cheri and Danae Armstrong. He is also survived by sister Lana Ross and husband Charlie, brother Paul Economides and wife Mary, sister Katherine E. Preonas and husband Diamontis, sister-in-law Marcia Veatch and husband Floyd along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at FRENCH - Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, officiated by Rev. Don Wilson. A reception will immediately follow the funeral service and interment will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Many thanks for all the prayers offered and outstanding care at "The Retreat", occupational therapist Melanie Tidman, at Canyon Rehabilitation Center, and nurse Todd Parker at St. Catherine's. Please visit our online guestbook for Jim at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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LUGO, PEDRO JR. of Albuquerque, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Maria Lugo, children; Isaac Lugo, Sarah Lugo and Noel Lugo as well as other loving family members and friends. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm at FRENCH - Wyoming, friends may visit beginning at 2:00 pm. Mass will follow on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit the online guest book for Pedro at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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MCCLINTOCK, JAMES "JIM" James "Jim" McClintock, age 69, of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born on February 18, 1945 to Ralph "Mac" and Hilda (Barrass) McClintock in Hartford City, IN. The family moved for a short time to Chicago and later to Fort Collins, CO where Ralph was working for Dixon Paper Company and later came to Albuquerque where he opened a branch for Dixon Paper. Ralph took a promotion to Assistant Manager and the family moved to Denver where Jim graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1963. After graduation, he moved to St. Louis, MO where he joined the US Navy and served for two years. After his discharge, he went to work for RobertShaw Controls Company for 10 years and then returned to Albuquerque to work with his father at McClintock Paper Company where he worked until this year when he retired in January. He enjoyed playing golf at Tanoan Country Club, anything related to fast cars and was a long time Phoenix Cardinals fan. Jim is survived by his wife Debbie of Albuquerque, daughters: Karyn McClintock of Scottsdale, AZ and Kelly Hedges and husband Paul of Albuquerque and his grandchildren: Gabriel Vincent and Samuel James Buldra of Scottsdale and Sydney Rae and Jack Walter Hedges of Albuquerque and his step-son: Aaron Jachter and his wife Candra, step-daughter: Dawn Jachter and her son Dylan. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Karen Boston and niece Gayle Mae. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Wyoming. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central New Mexico, www.bbbs-cnm.org . Special thanks to the caregivers, staff and doctors at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice for their loving care of our husband, father and family during this time. Please visit the online guest book for James at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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SILVA, JOSE D. (LITTLE JOE) Jose Domingo Silva passed away in his home of over 50 years on Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born in Old Albuquerque to Eugenio and Crescencia (Molina) Silva on Jun 28, 1933. He is survived by his children, Anna Silva (Manny), Joseph "Eugene" Silva (Mary), Abran "Bernie" Silva (Dee), John Silva, Diana Cordova (Joe), and James "JJ" Silva; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Edward, Marcella, and David; his boyhood best friend Dan Apodaca, and numerous close nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first love, Esther L. (Romero) Silva and just two months ago his love of 29 years, Elizabeth L. (Quintana) Silva, who he remarkably and lovingly cared for at home the last two years of her life; siblings Cecilia, Bernie, Pauline and Toni. Little Joe passed away on a fittingly rainy day - a day great for fishing. He loved to hunt, fish, go camping, cruise his '54 Willys, and tremendously enjoyed the many gatherings with family and friends. He was an active carpet layer for over 50 years and passed on his skills to many, whose generations of journeymen continue today. The family would like to thank the staff at UNM Hospital and most notably those at cardiac therapy, the heart failure clinic, and Dr. Stack and her staff for the care he received over the last 14 years, helping him to live a full and active life. Little Joe will be buried with Esther in a private ceremony at Fairview Memorial Park and his life will be celebrated at his annual Matanza at the family home on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. As he would always say, "Don't worry about me - carry on, carry on folks!" We love you Dad - life won't be the same without you, but we will live our lives to the fullest just as you did. Go Fishing! Please visit our online guest book for Little Joe at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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