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STEINKOENIG, CHARLINE E. Charline E. Steinkoenig, 96, dearly beloved wife of the late Charles A. Steinkoenig; dearly devoted mother of Charles J. and his wife, Judith Steinkoenig of Houston, TX and Mary Alice and her husband, Craig S. Hoffhines of Rocklin, CA; devoted grandmother of Michael C. and his wife, Valerie Steinkoenig of Austin, TX, Jennifer L. Steinkoenig of Basking Ridge, NJ, and Angela L. and her husband, Matthew L. Rust of Rocklin, CA; devoted great-grandmother of Jacob M. and Kayleigh E. Steinkoenig and Riley E. and Mason L. Rust, died December 9, 2014. She was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, a member of the Eastern Star, a Past Honored Queen of Job's Daughters, a member of the Lovelace Hospital Auxiliary, where she had volunteered for more than 24 years, a volunteer at Presbyterian Hospital for 13 years, and a member of the Ballut Abyad Honored Ladies. As per her request, there will be no memorial service. She will be entombed with her late husband at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. If so desired, memorials may be made to the UNM Children's Hospital, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131, or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095, or Heartland Hospice, 4001 Indian School Road. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-3853. Please visit our online guestbook for Charline at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
CORDOVA, DOMINIC ANDY Dominic Andy Cordova, 35, an angel with a big heart, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He is survived by his children, the love of his life, Santiago Dominic Cordova and Julian Romero and Vanessa Lucero; parents, Andy and Sandra Cordova; brothers, Jeremy Cordova and wife, Jennifer, and Gabriel Cordova; grandmother, Gloria Cordova; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Alyssa, Elena, Elijah, Jeremy, Jr., Jacob, and Fabien; and numerous other relatives and friends. Dominic was preceded in death by his grandfather, Andrew C. Cordova; and grandparents, Pete and Sadie Trujillo. Dominic, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, was born in 1979 and graduated from Albuquerque High School. Dominic was a loving father, son, brother and grandson and will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church NW, with reception to follow at 420 San Lorenzo, Klassen Hall. Please visit our online guestbook for Dominic at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
BRISKY, EDWARD JOHN Edward John Brisky of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the age of 93. Ed's legacy is one of devotion to duty. Ed took his military oath at the beginning of WWII, and he served aboard the USS Farragut throughout the Pacific campaigns. Ed was remembered by his shipmates as the oil king who helped keep the ship powered & properly ballasted during a typhoon that sunk other ships in the squadron. After his ship's decommissioning at war's end, he was honorably discharged. He then enlisted in the Army and served until his retirement in 1970. He served his country through four wars, WWII, Korea (two tours), Vietnam (two tours), and the Cold War. Ed grew up in Chicago with his six siblings, and his strong work ethic was forged during the Great Depression. In addition to his devotion to service, Ed gave devoted care to his wife of more than 60 years, Maria Delia (Adie) until her death. Delia suffered from severe RA, and Ed insisted on remaining her personal caregiver until the last day of her life, granting her final wish that she die at home among family. Ed is survived by his daughters, Marie Antoinette (Toni) Brisky and Amy Brisky of Albuquerque; his son, Edward Roy (Roy) Brisky and daughter-in-law, Martha Brisky of El Morro, NM; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers, Joe and John; and his good friend and brother-in-law, Marty Gutke. A Military Service will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2:15 p.m. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
BADSGARD, WAYNE A. Age 86, passed away on December 8, 2014 in Albuquerque. Born on October 11, 1928 in Raton, New Mexico to parents, Marguerite Jacques and Arnold Badsgard. Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Jean Badsgard; son, Richard and wife, Sandy Badsgard of Sun City, Arizona; two grandsons, Ryan and Randy Badsgard, their wives and their four sons of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Deborah L. Badsgard of Albuquerque and Farmington, NM; brother, Chuck Badsgard and wife, Pat of Farmington, NM; sisters, Lucille Mehas, Mary Alice Sietz, and Judy Miller all residing in the Dallas, TX area; step-children, Lewis Ankeny and wife, Susie of Bristol, TN, Michael C. Ankeny and wife, Chandra; Marsha Leatherwood and husband, Allan and five step grandchildren all living in the Albuquerque area. Wayne was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth W. Badsgard and step-daughter, Lee Ann Ankeny Fudge. He served his country for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He returned to New Mexico and earned degrees in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from UNM. After 30 years of service he retired from Public Service Company of New Mexico as Division Vice-President. He was very active in Civic Affairs and his many positions included President of the Belen Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, Santa Fe United Way, and Albuquerque Utility Council. He was an avid golfer and served for 10 years as an officer of the Los Altos Golf Association. He was an active member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church. A private family gathering will be held in his honor, per his wishes. Please visit our online guestbook for Wayne at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
TUTTLE, JERRY Age 88, of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 5, 2014. Dr. Tuttle was born in Long Beach, CA, on September 5, 1926, to Preston Lyons Wilson and Dorothy Tuttle. As a boy, he moved with his mother to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he graduated from West High School. Thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Navy, then the US Naval Reserve, and served during both World War II and the Korean conflict, primarily aboard the aircraft carrier CV-18 Wasp and destroyer DDE-447 Jenkins. He earned an impressive array of commendations, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal. Between wars, he enrolled at the University of Utah, where he received his baccalaureate degree in Geography in 1950, and then Northwestern University, where he finished his masters in 1951. Following his discharge from military service, he earned his doctorate in Geography at the University of Nebraska in 1958. In 1960, he was selected by the Ford Foundation to serve as representative to the Quadrennial International Geographical Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Dr. Tuttle committed his career to community service, beginning as an instructor of Geography at the University of Colorado. In 1964, he moved with his family first to Gallup, NM, and then to Albuquerque to begin his long career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, for which he worked as a community and industrial development specialist and program analyst. While the BIA rewarded him with its Superior Performance and Special Achievement Awards, the greatest pleasure of his work was helping and learning from his constituents in area pueblos and the Hopi and Zuni reservations, all of whom he considered friends. He was very active in New Mexico AAU (later USS) swimming and the NM Pageant of Bands, and always visible in the stands as a constant and exuberant supporter of his own and everyone else's children. He enjoyed reading and philosophy and any occasion that would surround him with the many family and good friends made over the course of a long life well lived. He is survived by Joan Lee Tuttle, his wife of 59 years; son, Jerry Lee; son, Jon and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Jana and her husband, Jon Price; and son, Jeff and his wife, Kristin; as well as twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His family was his life, and what he most cherished. Funeral services will be Monday, December 22, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Private interment with military honors will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
DAVIS, NANCY M. Age 92, died December 11, 2014 in Albuquerque. She was born November 28, 1922 in Mellwood, AR, was a former resident of Searcy, AR and had lived in Albuquerque since 2000. Mrs. Davis is survived by sons, John A. Edens of Buffalo, NY and James F. (Teresa) Edens of Albuquerque, NM; sister Sara W. Smith of Searcy, AR; grandchildren, Travis B. (Jamie) Edens of Albuquerque, NM, Coughi C. Edens, MD of Cleveland, OH, and Sara E. (David) Bedy of Ventura, CA; special niece, Elizabeth Johnston of Southlake, TX; nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church, Petal Pushers Garden Club, and was active in Democratic Party politics. She leaves a group of friends who shared her passion for bridge. No local services are planned. Donations may be made to Humane New Mexico, 615 Virginia Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Nancy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
ROHR, DONALD F. Age 82, an extraordinary man, went to his savior on December 8, 2014, a devastating loss to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of 58 years; children, Cindy, Donald Jr., Susan and husband, and James and wife; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1955, entered the U.S. Air Force and served 22 years. In 1977 he was employed by Sandia National Lab and retired in 2008. A Rosary will be recited December 18, 2014, 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation church, 2532 Vermont Street Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87110 followed by a Mass at 8:30 a.m. Internment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to woundedwarriorproject.org Please visit our online guestbook for Don at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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PLESE, ANTHONY G. Age 81, died in Albuquerque on Friday, December 12, 2014. Anthony was born in Gallup to Michael George Plese and Mary Kauzlaric Plese. He is survived by his siblings; Georgia Pecoraro of Farmington, and Michael M. Plese of Gallup; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anthony served his country with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 415 East Green Avenue, Gallup, NM. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallup, NM with military honors. Memorial donations may be made to LifeGuard, P. O. Box 2095, Durango, CO 81302. Please visit our online guestbook for Anthony at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
PENDLEY, JERRY LEE Age 77, was born in Zanesville, Ohio and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in the 1950's. Jerry Pendley died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2014, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and other extended family. He is survived by his children, Jerry P. Pendley and wife Jeri Pendley, Konda Ronne and husband Bill Ronne, and Cheri Higgins and husband Johnny Higgins; grandchildren, Megan Blanton and husband David Blanton, Matthew Pendley and wife, Ariel Pendley, Shelby Pendley, Nicole Pendley, Samantha Hammond, and Armando Ortega; great-grandchildren, Owen Blanton and Blake Pendley; brother-in-law Bill Swingle; many nieces and nephews; and long-time companion, Karen LaRousch. Mr. Pendley worked in the construction business as a project manager for the majority of his life Mr. Pendley was preceded in death by his parents, Palice and Dorothy Pendley, and sister Patricia Swingle. No public ceremony will be held. Family will be holding a private graveside service. Please visit our online guestbook for Jerry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
DAVIS, LILA LEE Known as Lee, Yi or Catherine, died Nov. 20, 2014 in Albuquerque, N.M. from complications of pneumonia. She was 88. Known for her acerbic wit and fiercely left-leaning political views, Lee was an accomplished poet who hosted popular "Poetry Tuesday" groups in her Santa Barbara home for many years. In 1988, she published, "Shadows Left Behind Us." She continued to produce and edit poetry until her final days. Her family is compiling a collection of her work for eventual publication. Lee was born on March 6, 1926 in Craig, Colorado, the third of four daughters (Lois, Dorthy, Lila and Annabelle) of Ralph and Belle Davis. She grew up on the rugged homestead her parents ranched in Moffatt County riding horses, roping cattle and building fences. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, planning to become a veterinarian. However, literature and poetry won her heart and she obtained her degree in English. She returned to Moffatt County where she taught school in a one-room schoolhouse. Later, she worked as a tour guide at the newly opened United Nations in NYC, performed as a singer, and became Recreation Director for servicemen stationed in Mets, France. At 28 she married Harold Alan Snyder. They lived in the Azores; Morocco (where daughter Janine was born in 1955); France (where son Blaine was born in 1957); and England (where daughter Denise was born in 1962). In 1965, the family settled in Santa Barbara, California. Lee and Alan divorced and Lee became sole provider for the family. Lee and the three children lived in Seattle for a year while she completed her Master's degree in Library Science at the University of Washington in 1972. She then served as a reference librarian at the Santa Barbara Public Library until retirement. In 2012 she moved to Albuquerque NM with daughter Denise Lin and son-in-law, Michael Marcotte. Lee is predeceased by her son, Blaine Snyder, who died Feb.14, 1994, and by her sisters: Lois Axtell, Dorthy Carlson and Ann Martel. She is survived by daughters Janine Parakletos of Los Gatos, Calif. and Denise Lin of Albuquerque; grandsons Kian Kaul of Portland, Ore., Tamon Ahmadian of Santa Barbara, Jeremy Lin of Capitola, Calif. and Derek Lin of Berkeley, Calif. A private memorial service was held at her home in New Mexico. According to her wishes, her ashes will be returned to the site of the family homestead in Colorado.
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
