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Wadell -- Eleanor R."Ellie" Wadell, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Lt. Col. James A. Wadell USAF-Retired of Albuquerque; daughters, Lara W. Kelley and husband, Bryan K. of Tucson, AZ and Kristel H. Jonkosky and husband, Charles K. Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Eleanor faithfully served her country as an Air Force wife and civil servant. She served her community as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and also taught school. She was of Welsh heritage and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Eleanor was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She loved her family and enjoyed reading, flowers and quilting. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Kirtland Air Force Base East Chapel, Chaplain Greg L. Woodbury, officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel.
        Published on: Tue May 15, 2001

Kesler -- Grace C. Kesler, age 90, a resident of Las Cruces for the past three years and formerly of Albuquerque died on Saturday May 12, 2001 following an illness. Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her first husband Bruce P. Musser in 1963 who was the father of their children Charlotte Evans and her husband B.R. of Elephant Butte, NM and James Musser and his wife Kay of Woodburn, OR. Her second husband Clive M. Kesler also preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Kesler is also survived by two step-daughters Sharon Livesay and her husband Don, and Carol Lacy all of Denver, CO; one sister Velda Cox of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kesler was a member of Harwood Methodist Church. Services, which will be announced, will be held at Harwood Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo NW. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. The family prefers that donations be made to the Harwood Methodist Church. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Madrid -- Phyllis (Filia) Tafoya went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2001. Born In Santa Fe , NM on January 4, 1923. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years; Charlie. Her children Ernest Madrid, Priscilla Madrid, James Madrid and wife Hilda, Rosella Montoya and husband Max, Connie Romero and husband John. She is survived by 10 grandchildren Mark Madrid and wife Michele, Matthew Madrid and wife Vangie, Patrick Madrid, Teresa Madrid, Ernie Madrid, Gloria Borman and husband Eric, Jeanette Madrid, Joseph Montoya, Juan Brito and Elizabeth Brito, and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers Richard Tafoya and wife Flora, Edward Tafoya, Pablo Tafoya and wife Adelina; Five sisters, Sophie Barela, Helen Vigil and husband Louie, Ida Leyba, Lucy Romero and husband Tony, Mollie Garcia and husband Joe, and sister-in-law Mollie Lovato. Ms Madrid was a current member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM and formally a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe, NM. She was a member of La Union Protectiva de Santa Fe. She was employed by the State Health and human Services in Santa Fe , NM from 1968-1973. Prior to that she was involved in working with the City of Santa Fe Model City projects. Visitations will be Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National cemetery. Pallbearers Mark Madrid, Matthew Madrid, Patrick Madrid, Juan Brito, Joseph Montoya, and Ernie Madrid. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Martinez -- 1925-2001 Isaiah Edward Martinez Jr, also lovingly known as Eddie and Challito, 76, a resident of Belen, passed away on Friday May 11, 2001. Isaiah was born to Isaiah and Juanita Martinez on April 25, 1925 in Fresno, California. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps in Iwo Jhima, and the Guadal Canal. He was a master auto mechanic, winning trips and numerous awards for Best of the Best. He built and raced cars, worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and at one time drove the van from Belen to the Sandia Bingo. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and music; having played the trumpet and various brass instruments. He sang tenor, and served as a choir director, was a member of the San Juan Symphony Chorus in Farmington, and was a charter member of the Renaissance Chorale in Farmington. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, and was formally a deacon for the Baptist Church in Farmington. Above all this, he always enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Isaiah is survived by his loving wife Rebecca of the family home in Belen, his sons George V. Martinez Sr. of Farmington, Gerald Martinez and wife Bernice of Farmington, his daughters Janet Daniels and husband Steven, Joanne Lujan and husband Anthony of Albuquerque, thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, his brothers Ralph Martinez and wife Ida of Los Chavez, Luther H. Martinez and wife Rose of Yuba City, California, his sister Rosalind Vasquez of Albuquerque, his uncle David, his aunts Lily, Mercy, and Rebecca, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Memorial services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Wednesday May 16 at 1:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, 09 Los Chavez Park, with Pastor Boyd Morerod and John C' De Baca officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be G. Vincent Martinez Jr., Samuel Martinez, Luke Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Luther H. Martinez, James C' De Baca, Ben C' De Baca, John C' De Baca, Gary Van Ginkle, Johnie Blea, L.B. Vasquez, Jorge Palacios, and Dario Martinez. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Monget -- Ralph Roland Monget, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Thursday, May 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maria Monget of Albuquerque; sons, John P. Monget and wife, Loretta of Albuquerque and Ralph R. Monget, Jr. and wife, Alicia of Las Cruces; daughters, Toni M. Harris and husband, Glynn David and Romenia E. Montgomery and husband, Steve, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, David Harris, Jessica Harris, Hope Harris, James Montgomery, Kevin Montgomery, Shannon Montgomery, Steven Monget and Andrew P. Monget; great-grandchildren, Donte Harris and Deja Harris; brothers, Robert P. Monget, Jr. and Edward Wright; and numerous other family members and friends. Mr. Monget was a Korean and Vietnam War era veteran who retired from the Air Force after serving his country proudly for 27 years. He then began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 18 years in 1993. Mr. Monget was an avid fisherman and hunter. Above all else, he had an undying love for his family and they will miss his humor, his company and his love. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 14, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Poukey -- Dr. James Wesslen Poukey died suddenly on May 1, 2001. He was 61 years old. James was an outstanding theoretical plasma physicist who worked at Sandia National Laboratories for 30 years. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1940, and moved to Cumberland, Wisconsin in the early 1950's, where he graduated from Cumberland High School in 1957. James went to the University of Wisconsin and received a BS in Mathematics in 1961, an MS in Plasma Physics in 1963, and a PhD in Plasma Physics in 1966. James joined Sandia National Laboratories in 1967. As a member of the Technical Staff in the Plasma Theory Division, James was one of the founding fathers of the Pulsed Power research area. He was instrumental in developing and using the first computer codes in this area to perform numerical simulations of complex physics phenomena associated with the generation, transport, and application of intense relativistic electron beams and intense light ion beams. Throughout his career, he worked with many colleagues on a variety of projects including electron beam diodes, bremsstrahlung radiation sources, collective ion acceleration, electron beam fusion, light ion diodes, light ion fusion, heavy ion fusion and advanced fusion, and advanced hydrodynamic radiography. He was among the first to be designated as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff (DMTS) in 1983. Throughout his career, he remained in the Plasma Theory Division, which became the Beam, Plasma, and Electromagnetic Theory Department in 1995. He retired from Sandia National Laboratories in 1997. He was always admired and will be long remembered for the impeccable quality of his work, his outstanding productivity, and his unforgettable dry wit. James was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. He was active in Intertel, the Triple Vine Society, ISPE, Mensa. Other interests/studies were real and artificial intelligence, history, pool, golf, piano, classical music, and puzzles. James is survived by his devoted wife, Cathryn, and little black dog, Fido; sister Mary Hauser and husband Robert of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; sister Martha Baireuther of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; nephew Michael Baireuther and wife Monica of Phoenix, Arizona; niece Kari Rude and husband Jon of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; stepdaughter Frances Elder of San Diego, California; and stepson Paul Reed and wife Laura of Tucson, Arizona. A Memorial celebrating the life of James W. Poukey will be held at Sandia National Laboratories on Monday, May 14, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in Area IV, Building 960, Room 113 (Call 845-7303 for information.) Reception will follow at the home of Rab Freeman and Bill Howden (Call 232-7518 for information; directions to the Reception will be provided at the Memorial Celebration.) In memory of James and in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Physical Society (One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740); to your own favorite charity; or simply do a special kindness for someone you love.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Richardson -- Terry, 39, went home to be with our Lord after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.� He is survived by his loving wife Carmela Sciumbato Richardson of Albuquerque; his daughter Candace Elizabeth Richardson of Moriarty; stepsons James and Joseph and families of Albuquerque; mother, Jody Maple Northup of Calgary, Alberta; father, Floyd Richardson of Gainesville, Florida; sister, Tonya Richardson of Red Deer, Alberta;nieces Shannon and Dezirae Richardson of Red Deer, Alberta; nephew Nicholas Sciumbato and neice Averill Sciumbato of Albuquerque; grandmother Leora Roberts of Littlefield, Texas; best friend Jimmie Sanders, and numerous other family members.� Terry was a loving husband, father and son.� Terry was one of a kind.� He was always there to lend a helping hand, especially to the seniors in the mobile home park where he lived. His many kind deeds and generous heart will be missed by many.Terry's Poem -This is a poem for the man that I love, my dear, sweet Terry looking down from above.And even though our time together was not very long, the love we shared was ever so strong.You are now at peace and thank God, no more pain, you always tried to stay so strong, but my darling, you suffered so long.This man that I knew for such a short while, filled my heart with love, and had such a sweet smile.I will miss him until the end of life, and I am so glad he made me his wife.I don't understand why things happen the way that they do, and I know, Terry, neither did you.But I know this very day you are at Heaven's Gate, for it's there you told me you would wait.And one day there I will see you again, Terry, my husband, my best friend.I love you.� By Carmela RichardsonServices will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel.� In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to help cover costs of the services.Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Wadell -- Eleanor R."Ellie" Wadell, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Lt. Col. James A. Wadell USAF-Retired of Albuquerque; daughters, Lara W. Kelley and husband, Bryan K. of Tucson, AZ and Kristel H. Jonkosky and husband, Charles K. Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Eleanor faithfully served her country as an Air Force wife and civil servant. She served her community as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and also taught school. She was of Welsh heritage and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Eleanor was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She loved her family and enjoyed reading, flowers and quilting. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Kirtland Air Force Base East Chapel, Chaplain Greg L. Woodbury, officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel.
        Published on: Mon May 14, 2001

Madrid -- Phyllis (Filia) Tafoya went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2001. Born In Santa Fe , NM on January 4, 1923. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years; Charlie. Her children Ernest Madrid, Priscilla Madrid, James Madrid and wife Hilda, Rosella Montoya and husband Max, Connie Romero and husband John. She is survived by 10 grandchildren Mark Madrid and wife Michele, Matthew Madrid and wife Vangie, Patrick Madrid, Teresa Madrid, Ernie Madrid, Gloria Borman and husband Eric, Jeanette Madrid, Joseph Montoya, Juan Brito and Elizabeth Brito, and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers Richard Tafoya and wife Flora, Edward Tafoya, Pablo Tafoya and wife Adelina; Five sisters, Sophie Barela, Helen Vigil and husband Louie, Ida Leyba, Lucy Romero and husband Tony, Mollie Garcia and husband Joe, and sister-in-law Mollie Lovato. Ms Madrid was a current member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Albuquerque, NM and formally a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Fe, NM. She was a member of La Union Protectiva de Santa Fe. She was employed by the State Health and human Services in Santa Fe , NM from 1968-1973. Prior to that she was involved in working with the City of Santa Fe Model City projects. Visitations will be Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Monday night time and place to be announced. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at Holy Ghost Catholic Church time to be announced. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National cemetery. Pallbearers Mark Madrid, Matthew Madrid, Patrick Madrid, Juan Brito, Joseph Montoya, and Ernie Madrid. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Sun May 13, 2001

Martinez -- 1925-2001 Isaiah Edward Martinez Jr, also lovingly known as Eddie and Challito, 76, a resident of Belen, passed away on Friday May 11, 2001. Isaiah was born to Isaiah and Juanita Martinez on April 25, 1925 in Fresno, California. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps in Iwo Jhima, and the Guadal Canal. He was a master auto mechanic, winning trips and numerous awards for Best of the Best. He built and raced cars, worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and at one time drove the van from Belen to the Sandia Bingo. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and music; having played the trumpet and various brass instruments. He sang tenor, and served as a choir director, was a member of the San Juan Symphony Chorus in Farmington, and was a charter member of the Renaissance Chorale in Farmington. He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, and was formally a deacon for the Baptist Church in Farmington. Above all this, he always enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Isaiah is survived by his loving wife Rebecca of the family home in Belen, his sons George V. Martinez Sr. of Farmington, Gerald Martinez and wife Bernice of Farmington, his daughters Janet Daniels and husband Steven, Joanne Lujan and husband Anthony of Albuquerque, thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, his brothers Ralph Martinez and wife Ida of Los Chavez, Luther H. Martinez and wife Rose of Yuba City, California, his sister Rosalind Vasquez of Albuquerque, his uncle David, his aunts Lily, Mercy, and Rebecca, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Memorial services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Wednesday May 16 at 1:00 PM at the 1st Baptist Church of Los Chavez, 09 Los Chavez Park, with Pastor Boyd Morerod and John C' De Baca officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be G. Vincent Martinez Jr., Samuel Martinez, Luke Martinez, Ralph Martinez, Luther H. Martinez, James C' De Baca, Ben C' De Baca, John C' De Baca, Gary Van Ginkle, Johnie Blea, L.B. Vasquez, Jorge Palacios, and Dario Martinez. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
        Published on: Sun May 13, 2001