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GREEN -- Clarence C., 56, passed away May 22, 2004. A long time resident of Albuquerque, he loved hunting, collecting keys, and animals. He is survived by sisters; Mary Green, Ruth Enriquez and husband Jorge, brothers; Joe Green, Tommy Green and wife Carmen, David Green, 5 nieces, 3 nephews, best friend John Dubray, other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A viewing will be held at Direct Funeral Services, on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations should be given to the Heart Foundation. Arrangements by: Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Alb. NM 87107 343-8008.
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2004

INGRAM -- Hazel R. Ingram, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1997 and former resident of Tucumcari since 1932, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004. She is survived by her children, Evelyn Kay Ingram of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Elizabeth Morgan and husband, Roy of Albuquerque and H. David Ingram and wife, Laurie of Parker, CO; daughters-in-law, Barbara Ingram of Santa Fe and Ellen Ingram of Elizabeth, CO; grandchildren, Valerie Ingram and husband, Greg Pringle of Santa Fe, Lawrence Christopher Ingram and wife, Dina of Los Angeles, CA, Carolyn Ingram and husband, Daniel Jacobs of Santa Fe, Heather Ingram and husband, Donald Slack of Albuquerque, Laura Smith of Seattle, WA, Dean Ingram and wife, Lisa of Aurora, CO, Suzanne Roberts and husband, Michael of Westminster, CO and Virginia Jorgenson and husband, Ryan of Deep Gap, NC; and great-grandchildren, Lawrence Frederick, Joshua Nelson, Chandler Tevas, Amanda, Rebecca, Zachary, Ariana, Elyse and Hazel Autumn. Mrs. Ingram was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Ingram; and three sons, Lawrence B. Ingram, James Nelson Ingram and Robert Leslie Ingram. She owned and operated Crescent Creamery in Tucumcari with her husband for many years. Mrs. Ingram served on the Board of Directors of Citizen's Bank until 2002. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m., at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery, 4161 Quay Rd. 63, with H. David Ingram officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery NE, 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2004

ROBERTSON -- Celine Duran Robertson, 81, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in Satellite Beach, FL. She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Barbee and husband, Tom, of San Antonio, TX and Theresa Bond and husband, Ron, of Satellite Beach, FL; son, John Robertson and wife, Jayme, of Albuquerque, NM and daughter, Anna Syverson and husband, Dan, of Roscoe, IL; grandchildren, Ron Bond, John Barbee, Robert Barbee, Michelle McDonnell, Christina North, Kenneth Syverson, Ryan Bond, Javana Buehler, Janean Robertson, David Robertson, Nathan Robertson and Tyler Syverson and great grandchildren, Aliyah McDonnell, Jaquelyn McDonnell and Marrissa Celine McDonnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Robertson; son, Joseph Robertson; grandson, Matthew Bond; great granddaughter, Cora Barbee; sisters, Trina Valdez, Adelia Jaramillo and brother, Agapito Duran. She was a member of the VFW and Golden Agers. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 24, 2004, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Vermont and Claremont NE with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 23, 2004, 6:00 p.m., with The Marionites, reciting. Interment will take place Monday, May 24, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, P.O. Box JAF 2973, New York, NY 10116-2973. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2004

SANCHEZ -- Maxine Sanchez, Passed Away on Friday, May 26, 2004 after a long illness, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her husband Melesio Sanchez. She is survived by her Son Leroy and wife Bertha Leyba, Her Grandchildren; Michael Leyba, Manuel Leyba, David Gabaldon, Lawrence Gabaldon, Albert Gabaldon, Daniel Gabaldon, Michael Gabaldon Jr. and Michelle Ortega. She is also survived by 16 Great-Grandchildren all of whom are from Albuquerque. Brothers Julian and wife Vickie Saiz, Arthur and wife Elsie Saiz, Gilbert and wife Mercedes Saiz, Sister; Lillian Dimas all from Albuquerque, Rose Parkzaven from San Diego, Ca. and Cecilia Garcia from Los Angeles, Ca. and many family and friends. Service times are pending. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Leyba, Manuel Leyba, David Gabaldon, Albert Gabaldon, Lawrence Gabaldon and Larry Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers are Orlando Carriaga and Daniel Gabaldon. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW Alb., NM 87102 (505)247-4124
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2004

WHITE -- Patricia Ann (Wheeler) White, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004. She was born September 22, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan. Patricia is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Rue W. White; her daughters, Maureen Hamilton of Santa Fe, NM, Moira Newquist and husband, David, of Albuquerque and Melinda Garcia and husband, Samuel, of Santa Fe, NM; and her sons, Cdr. Joseph W. White and wife, Susan, of Fairfax, VA, Shaun White and wife, Sarah, of Denver, CO and David W. White and Barbara Underwood of Albuquerque, NM; and 8 grandchildren. Patricia and Rue were married July 3, 1948 in Pana, IL. Patricia was a member of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart and was a long-time member of The Catholic Daughters of America as well as a Madame of the Patriarchal Order de la Saint Croix de Jerusalem. Rosary will be held Monday, May 24, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Byzantine Catholic Liturgy will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 10:30 a.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM, with Right Rev. Msgr. Douglas A. Raun. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. where she will join her son Kieran Bernard at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be her sons and The Catholic Daughters of America. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Shaun Maxwell Hamilton, Erin Hilary White, Eric Joseph White, Kevin Patrick White, Laura Ann White, Sacha Rae White, Jamie Elizabeth Garcia and Gregory Thomas Garcia. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2004

ROBERTSON -- Celine Duran Robertson, 81, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in Satellite Beach, FL. She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Barbee and husband, Tom, of San Antonio, TX and Theresa Bond and husband, Ron, of Satellite Beach, FL; son, John Robertson and wife, Jayme, of Albuquerque, NM and daughter, Anna Syverson and husband, Dan, of Roscoe, IL; grandchildren, Ron Bond, John Barbee, Robert Barbee, Michelle McDonnell, Christina North, Kenneth Syverson, Ryan Bond, Javana Buehler, Janean Robertson, David Robertson, Nathan Robertson and Tyler Syverson and great grandchildren, Aliyah McDonnell, Jaquelyn McDonnell and Marrissa Celine McDonnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Robertson; son, Joseph Robertson; grandson, Matthew Bond; great granddaughter, Cora Barbee; sisters, Trina Valdez, Adelia Jaramillo and brother, Agapito Duran. She was a member of the VFW and Golden Agers. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 24, 2004, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Vermont and Claremont NE with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 23, 2004, 6:00 p.m., with The Marionites, reciting. Interment will take place Monday, May 24, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, P.O. Box JAF 2973, New York, NY 10116-2973. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat May 22, 2004

SYLER -- Patton "Pat" N. Syler, 98, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004. Pat was born in Stephenville, TX, on Wednesday, November 29, 1905. He was the son and first child of William and Maggie Syler. Pat is survived by his son, Ron Syler and his wife, Nelmah Syler of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Ginger Syler and husband, Kasey Hellmoldt, and great grandson, David Syler, all of Belen, NM; and nephews, Robert and Wayne Baker of Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Bessie; his parents; his grandson, Grant Syler and his only sibling, Edna Baker. Pat was the son of a farmer and cattle rancher with homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona. While growing up, he helped work the family places, participating in cattle drives when the family moved by covered wagon within Texas. The family moved to a farm in Phoenix, AZ by train, when Pat was eleven. He remained a resident of Arizona from then until January, 2001 when he moved to Albuquerque to be close to his immediate family. In Phoenix he graduated from Isaac Grade School, Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix College. He also attended the University of Arizona studying civil engineering. The depression ended his college days and he started working for the Arizona Highway Department. Pat continued to study on his own and became a registered Civil Engineer, specializing in highway construction. His career included working for the State of Arizona (District Engineer), Maricopa County (Assistant County Engineer), Coconino County (County Engineer) and private highway contractors. He was president of the Arizona Association of County Engineers for two terms and has been listed in the Who's Who of Arizona. Due to the nature of his work, he and his family lived in towns and highway camps all over Arizona until settling in Flagstaff in 1958. He remained there until 2000, when he moved to a retirement home in Cottonwood, AZ, after Bessie's death. In Flagstaff, he and his wife were members of Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church where he was the church Financial Secretary for 25 years. They had many friends with whom they maintained a very active social life. Pat was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Elks Club in Flagstaff. After retiring in 1972, he and Bessie traveled extensively in the states and abroad. Pat celebrated his 80th birthday in Bangkok, Thailand with Bessie, Ron and Nelmah. Pat especially enjoyed his 27-foot cabin cruiser and the many fishing trips to Glen Canyon with his friends and family. Services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Reverend Dewey Johnson, officiating. Interment will be with Bessie at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 1601 N. San Francisco, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat May 22, 2004

MAESTAS -- Mary Viola Tafoya Maestas, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, lost a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the youngest and last surviving member of the well known Eduardo and Edubigen Tafoya Family of Delgado Street. She was born in the home she lived in for more than 70 years. Viola lived in Washington D.C. for a short time before returning to her beloved Santa Fe home. In 1944 Viola was a Fiesta Princess and was an active member of El Club Real for many years. She had many positions in County and State Government before retiring. She had many life-long and loyal friends, and was well known for her ability to laugh and cry with any friend in need. Viola and her husband of 52 years, Joe E. Maestas, raised five children, including Roberta L. Espinosa, David A. Maestas, Anita M. Kidwell, Joseph E. Maestas and Ted M. Maestas. Her grandchildren are Steve Espinosa, Chris Espinosa, Nate Gutierrez, Taylor Kidwell, Gabriela Rica Maestas and Isabele Viola Maestas. Viola and Joe traveled throughout the world and most enjoyed extended stays in the San Diego area. As a mother, Viola's children saw her as a confidant and someone who would encourage them to explore all that life had to offer, never discouraging failure. Viola's smile, wit, dichos, courage, friendship, style, companionship and love will be missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and many friends. Esposa, mama, abuela y amiga ~ que te vaya con los angeles. Mass will be conducted Friday, May 21, 2004, 12 :00 noon at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Monday, May 24, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 983-4331.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 2004

PEREA -- Corrine O. Perea, 61, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, May 17, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Fermin; sons, James and Steve; daughters-in-law, Jennifer and Joanne; grandchildren, Kayla, Stephen, Sabrina, Brandon and Dylan; mother, Sylvia; brothers, Al and Fred and best friends, Mary & Joe Jaramillo, Nancy Salazar, Manuel & Josephine Lucero and David Montano; godsons Adrian Jaramillo and Shawn Lopez. She was a loving wife of 38 years who loved her children and grandchildren. She was known to her family and friends as Honey Bunny. Corrine worked for the Department of Labor for 30 years. She loved going to Laughlin, NV. She was an incredibly giving person who always thought about others feelings, well before her own. She absolutely loved smiling and laughing and lived life with no regrets. Strong in her faith in Jesus Christ, she loved life. Services will be held Friday, May 21, 2004, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Interment will take place 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri May 21, 2004

ROBERTSON -- Celine Duran Robertson, 81, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in Satellite Beach, FL. She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne Barbee and husband, Tom, of San Antonio, TX and Theresa Bond and husband, Ron, of Satellite Beach, FL; son, John Robertson and wife, Jayme, of Albuquerque, NM and daughter, Anna Syverson and husband, Dan, of Roscoe, IL; grandchildren, Ron Bond, John Barbee, Robert Barbee, Michelle McDonnell, Christina North, Kenneth Syverson, Ryan Bond, Javana Buehler, Janean Robertson, David Robertson, Nathan Robertson and Tyler Syverson and great grandchildren, Aliyah McDonnell, Jaquelyn McDonnell and Marrissa Celine McDonnell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Robertson; son, Joseph Robertson; grandson, Matthew Bond; great granddaughter, Cora Barbee; sisters, Trina Valdez, Adelia Jaramillo and brother, Agapito Duran. She was a member of the VFW and Golden Agers. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 24, 2004, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Vermont and Claremont NE with Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 23, 2004, 6:00 p.m., with The Marionites, reciting. Interment will take place Monday, May 24, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House, P.O. Box JAF 2973, New York, NY 10116-2973. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri May 21, 2004