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Snipes -- Webb Snipes, 76, a life long resident of NM, died at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Joy Snipes of Lemitar, NM; sons, Perry Snipes and wife, Norma, Les Snipes and wife, Cheri, all of Albuquerque, NM; step daughter, Brenda Ray and husband, Garland; stepson, Kent Gray and wife, Shirley, of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Donovan, Brent, Jodi, James and Shalene; four step-grandchildren, Jason, Mathew, Natasha and Breanna; four great-grandchildren, Dawson, Peri Jo, Deric and Tanner; and sister, Nannie Ruth Claunch. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nanny Snipes and by his first wife, Ora Lee Snipes. Mr. Snipes was a member of Full Gospel Businessmen�s Fellowship, Cowboys for Christ and attended First Assembly of God of Polvadera. He was retired from the horse and trailer business and farmed the last years of his life. Mr. Snipes was loved by his family and friends and all will miss him very dearly. Services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Road, SW, with Reverend Kent Gray and Reverend David Eggers officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Gutierrez, Dick Ritter, Blaine Muncy, Roy Stidham, Duane Gibson and Joe Daley. Honorary pallbearers will be Leo Rizzo, Archie Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Roy Gates, Clem Dickson and Bill Owens. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat June 02, 2001

Brentan -- Ruth Sklovsky Maxon Brentan, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2001. Ruth graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1936. She lived in Los Angeles from 1954 until 1994 when she returned to Albuquerque. Ruth was the very best mother. To Ruth's many friends and family, she is now"fine". Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sandra James of Los Angeles, CA, and Paula Brentan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Melissa Denison of Des Moines, IA and Matthew Gassner of Albuquerque; great grandson, Cullen Denison of Des Moines, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Emanuel Brentan, who practiced in Albuquerque until his death in 1953, her sister, Edith Covich, and her brother, Ira Maxon. A Memorial will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at Montebello on Academy, 10500 Academy Rd. NE. The family would like to thank all of the Ruth's caregivers, the staff at Delta Hospice and the Montebello. They would especially like to thank Nikki and Laverne for the special care and love they have given Ruth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following charities: Delta Hospice, 3600 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite I, 87110, American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, 87108, or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Breuning -- Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, Margaret Rose Coyne Breuning died Monday, May 28, 2001 in a tragic rafting accident on the Rio Grande River in New Mexico. She was born on December 26, 1943 in Tacoma, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Patrick and Rose Margaret Coyne; and her brother, John Carlin Coyne. She is survived by her loving husband, Carl Ulrich Breuning; and her daughters, Anne-Lise Aurora and Deirdre Felicia Breuning, all residents of La Estaca, NM; her sisters, Mary Sue Coyne of San Rafael, CA and Teresa Ann Smith of Montara, CA; her brothers, Patrick James Coyne of Hillsborough, CA, Philip Michael Coyne of San Mateo, CA, and Edmund Francis Coyne of Sun Valley, ID; her friend, Geneva Peo, Richmond, CA; her Godchildren, John Daniel Patterson, Margaret LaMotte, David Alexander Chamberlain, Leah Divine Tischler, Anna River Daeuble; and countless relatives and friends. After graduating from Notre Dame High School in Belmont, CA, Peggy graduated from UC Berkeley Magna Cum Laude. She went on to earn a Ph.D. in Art History at the University of Rome and remained a supporter of the arts throughout her life. She taught in Berkeley before being swept off her feet by a most dashing Viking, Carl Breuning. They moved to Northern New Mexico, where they built a dragon house and raised two beautiful daughters. Throughout her 29 years in La Estaca, NM, she worked tirelessly to preserve the land, history and heritage of her cherished community, all the while true to her Irish roots. She started La Escuelita, a preschool, in her own kitchen. She was proud to be Majordomo of La Capilla de San Francisco in La Estaca. She published a book on the history of Estaca with a larger aim of"boosting the cultural immune system" of communities across Northern NM. One of her greater accomplishments was working with Los Vecinos in passing crucial zoning laws to protect rural communities. She was also a member of the Women's Council, the New Moon Group and the Panchitas. Peggy was a healer, world traveler and accomplished poet. She was an inspiration and a joy as she passionately devoured each life experience. Her unstoppable determination and vitality revealed her deep understanding of the power of love. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at DeVargas Funeral Home, 623 North Railroad Avenue, Espanola, NM (505) 741-7477. On Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. we welcome all to her home for a Memorial Service to celebrate Peggy's extraordinary life. In addition, there will be a Memorial Mass held in her honor at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Burlingame, CA on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Peggy, you are our fiery star and we will never forget you as you blaze on ahead.
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Campos -- Robert L. Campos, 52, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on May 31, 2001 and is now in the arms of our Lord. Robert is survived by his daughter, Christine Graham and husband, Daryl; two sons, Lee Campos and Robert M. Campos; his father, Jesus Campos; two sisters, Rosie Olguin and Nancy Sanchez and husband, Charles; four brothers , Benny Duran and wife, Yvonne, Rudy Campos and wife, Corrine, Jesse Campos Jr. and Ricky Campos and wife, Gladys; eight grandchildren, Krystal, Vanessa, Daniel, Katherine, Leanne, Alisha, Lee Paul and Shandora; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by this wife, Kathy and his mother, Adelina. Mr. Campos was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SE with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Father James Moore, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. with final viewing at the church after 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Lee Campos, Robert M. Campos, Charles Sanchez, Ricky Campos, Rudy Campos and Jesus Campos. Honorary pallbearers will be, Benny Duran, Jesse Campos Jr., Carlos Lucero, Leroy Lopez and Toby Romero. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Corder -- Services for Virginia Corder, 79, of Lubbock will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Englunds Chapel with Shirley Currey officiating. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. She died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at her home after an illness. She was born in Los Angeles County, CA. on March 12, 1922. she attended San Fernando High School and married James Lewis McKinley in 1940. The loved in Albuquerque, NM He died in 1950. On December 5, 1953, she married Jack H. Corder in Albuquerque. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1982. One grandson, Clayton J. Corder, also preceded her on July 4, 1999. Mrs. Corder was a Presbyterian and a member of club 55 and the Good Times Bowling League. Her survivors include two daughters, Delsie Schneider of Lubbock and Donna Meiers of Sugarland, TX; two sons, Jack Corder II of Albuquerque and Andy Corder of Tucson; one brother, William Penrose of California; five sister, Ruth Miller of Miami, FL, Esther Russell of Tucson, Hope Palmer of Yermo, CA, Peggy Walton of Victorville, CA, and Pat Walton of Pahrump, NV; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Jim Schneider Memorial Scholarship Fund, 5423 7th St., Lubbock, 79416 or Vista Care Family Hospice, 7606 University Ave., Sutie C. Lubbock, 79423.
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Henderson -- Nell Cravens Henderson, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, since 1948 formally of the Pedernal, Encino, NM area, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001 in Albuquerque. She was born September 10, 1911 to William Murry and May (Turney) Cravens in Winchell, TX. She is survived by her children, Don Henderson of Tarpon Springs, FL, Steve Henderson of Moriarty, NM; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Nell was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrines and was a School teacher for many years She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Services will be held at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel Friday June 1, 2001, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor James Thompson officiating. Burial will take place at the Encino Cemetery in Encino, NM. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Snipes -- Webb Snipes, 76, a life long resident of NM, died at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Joy Snipes of Lemitar, NM; sons, Perry Snipes and wife, Norma, Les Snipes and wife, Cheri, all of Albuquerque, NM; step daughter, Brenda Ray and husband, Garland; stepson, Kent Gray and wife, Shirley, of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Donovan, Brent, Jodi, James and Shalene; four step-grandchildren, Jason, Mathew, Natasha and Breanna; four great-grandchildren, Dawson, Peri Jo, Deric and Tanner; and sister, Nannie Ruth Claunch. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nanny Snipes and by his first wife, Ora Lee Snipes. Mr. Snipes was a member of Full Gospel Businessmen�s Fellowship, Cowboys for Christ and attended First Assembly of God of Polvadera. He was retired from the horse and trailer business and farmed the last years of his life. Mr. Snipes was loved by his family and friends and all will miss him very dearly. Services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Road, SW, with Reverend Kent Gray and Reverend David Eggers officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Gutierrez, Dick Ritter, Blaine Muncy, Roy Stidham, Duane Gibson and Joe Daley. Honorary pallbearers will be Leo Rizzo, Archie Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Roy Gates, Clem Dickson and Bill Owens. Friends may visit Friday, June 1, 2001, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
        Published on: Fri June 01, 2001

Brentan -- Ruth Sklovsky Maxon Brentan, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2001. Ruth graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1936. She lived in Los Angeles from 1954 until 1994 when she returned to Albuquerque. Ruth was the very best mother. To Ruth's many friends and family, she is now"fine". Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sandra James of Los Angeles, CA, and Paula Brentan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Melissa Denison of Des Moines, IA and Matthew Gassner of Albuquerque; great grandson, Cullen Denison of Des Moines, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Emanuel Brentan, who practiced in Albuquerque until his death in 1953, her sister, Edith Covich, and her brother, Ira Maxon. A Memorial will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at Montebello on Academy, 10500 Academy Rd. NE. The family would like to thank all of the Ruth's caregivers, the staff at Delta Hospice and the Montebello. They would especially like to thank Nikki and Laverne for the special care and love they have given Ruth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following charities: Delta Hospice, 3600 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite I, 87110, American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, 87108, or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2001

Deskin -- Dorothy M. Deskin, age 81 passed away Monday at home unexpectedly. A resident of Albuquerque since 1959. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Deskin. She is survived by sons, Wayne Deskin and his wife, Sylvia, and Ron Deskin of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Joann Guzman of LaPuente, CA; grandson, Tom Deskin and his wife, Ann of Kansas City, KA; granddaughters, Christine and her husband, James Tauscher, and Kasi Deskin; great-grandchildren, Preston and Hailey Tauscher; sister, Velma Baker of Wichita, KA; many other friends and family. The Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday at Queen of Heaven Church, the corner of Claremont at Madeira. Internment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Jude Hospital or a favorite charity. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2001

Henderson -- Nell Cravens Henderson, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, since 1948 formally of the Pedernal, Encino, NM area, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001 in Albuquerque. She was born September 10, 1911 to William Murry and May (Turney) Cravens in Winchell, TX. She is survived by her children, Don Henderson of Tarpon Springs, FL, Steve Henderson of Moriarty, NM; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Nell was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrines and was a School teacher for many years She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Services will be held at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel Friday June 1, 2001, 10:00 a.m. with Pastor James Thompson officiating. Burial will take place at the Encino Cemetery in Encino, NM. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.
        Published on: Thu May 31, 2001