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BALISTRERE, CHARLES "CHAS" R. Charles "Chas" R. Balistrere of Albuquerque, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Holly Balistrere; his sister, Rosalie Ianaro of Ohio; as well as other nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. During life, Chas loved music, dancing, friends and traveling the world with his wife. They shared their love of dancing by both serving as instructors at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio as well as conducting private dance lessons. He had also belonged to the Coronado Club and the Officer's Club where he and Holly spent time socializing with friends. Chas spent 30 years during his career working at Sandia National Labs. A Rosary will be recited Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. and interment will follow. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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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: Sat December 13, 2014

THORNTON, MARY ELAINE Age 64, of Cedar Crest, NM, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by her daughter Tabor Yates; granddaughter Alyssa Yates; sister Leigh Ludington; Leigh's husband Wayne and their family of three children; and her brother Mark Thornton. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Joan and Al Thornton. Mary was born on September 21, 1950. She graduated from Sandia High School and then from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Psychology. She relocated to Cedar Crest, NM dedicating much of her life to the art she loved. Also known as Big Mary, she was often seen in Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza selling her art. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at her home in Cedar Crest at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2014. A pot luck meal will be served. The home is located at 312 Frost Rd. in Cedar Crest, NM.
        Published on: Sat December 13, 2014

MONTOYA, MARGARET E. WARDER Our beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away November 5, 2014 in Dallas, Texas after a hard fought battle with lung cancer. She was born in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM on August 19, 1954. With profound sadness, she will be missed for the loving, kind, thoughtful, patient, attentive care she gave to her family; her sense of humor, creativity, beautiful home and home cooked meals; but especially as a cherished companion. As a devoted home maker and grandma, she also had three successful careers as a Ballet/Dance instructor, PRN general-nursing/ Doctor's Assistant, and ran her own business, "Lunches To You". She loved to travel with her family all over the world but especially loved to come home to New Mexico and visit Hawaii, where she and her husband lived during his service with the U.S. Marine Corps. Margaret battled the lung cancer that took her life with silent dignity and remarkable fortitude. She is survived by her mother Betty Warder; husband of 44 years, AB Montoya; children, daughter Audrey Daniel, and son Adam Montoya; grandchildren Hayden, Macy, and Maggie: siblings Susan, Rebecca, Emily, Alice, Benita, Tom; brothers-in-law Joel Mebust, Orlando Montoya and wife Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.
        Published on: Sat December 13, 2014

BAUER, MARGIE FLORINE We honor an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and steward of God's love: Margie Florine Bauer. She peacefully passed on Friday, November 28 in her home surrounded by the warmth of family, love, and laughter; a fitting environment built during 62 years of marriage to her beloved husband Alfred (Fred) Bauer. They shared an incredible bond that began as a childhood friendship and blossomed into first love turned true love forever. Their love and faith in God and each other could also be felt in everything Margie touched. Margie unselfishly shared her natural caregiving personality with others throughout her life. She moved to Albuquerque as a toddler with her parents Ralph and Dorothea Barger and attended Highland High School. Her strength and love nurtured everything from the gardens and flowers she tended to the many tiny toes and paws that walked her floors over the years. Her unconditional love for family, friends, and the many animals and people she rescued flowed forth beautifully wrapped in her ever-present smile and words of encouragement. Margie's caring soul and leadership helped her succeed in all that she did, from providing outstanding service as postmaster for 16 years at Cards 'N Such to many years as co-captain of the neighborhood watch with Fred. These characteristics were also foundational to her work on the Care Committee for the First Church of Christ Scientist. Faith was of utmost importance to Margie and she was a pillar of the Church for more than 55 years. She was committed to providing love and hope to all she cared for. In addition to her husband Fred, Margie leaves behind five children whom Fred describes as "the orneriest kids in the world that turned out to be the best in the whole universe"; son Fred Bauer of Albuquerque (wife Donna), Debi Wilcox of Corrales (husband Bud), Barbara Bauer of Moriarty (husband Gary Sedillo), Susan Shelton of Albuquerque (husband Kent), and Pamela Bauer of Oregon (partner Darci Knobel). Her extended family includes her brother, Virgil Barger (wife Jane); brother-in-law Ed Bauer (wife Pat); eleven grandchildren, Stephen and Amanda Bauer, Deanna Trujillo (husband Jody) and Kristen Hatch (husband Shawn), Royce Bass and Maryjane Gold (husband Daniel), Eric Bauer (wife Astacia), Brenda and Shannon Shelton, Shawn Stewart (wife Kelleen), and Stephanie Stewart; eleven great-grandchildren; and lots of grand-pups and grand-kitties. There will be no memorial service. If you wish to honor Margie, please give to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Albuquerque, or Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in Ramah, or Animal Humane, New Mexico. Margie's generosity, kindness, strength, and love can and will carry on in all of us.
        Published on: Fri December 12, 2014

GRANT, PHILIP R. "BOB" JR. Philip R. (Bob) Grant, Jr. was born on April 23, 1930 in Evanston, IL. His love affair with New Mexico began when he moved to Santa Fe while in high school. Bob graduated from UNM in 1951 with a degree in geology and after a stint with the Army in the Korean War, worked for Sinclair Oil for many years. Not wanting to leave New Mexico after Sinclair transferred him to Albuquerque in 1962, Bob began his second career as a realtor, owning and operating Ackerman-Grant Realty. Eventually, he was able to return to geology and became a well-known and respected expert on New Mexico water and energy issues. Bob was deeply involved in New Mexico politics and Albuquerque community affairs and served on the boards of many local groups and foundations. He also served in the New Mexico state legislature from 1972-1978 and was very active in the Rotary Club, receiving their Living Legend award in 2008. A health setback in 2013 necessitated a move to Colorado Springs where he died on December 4, 2014. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Min. He is survived by a sister, Noel Wood of New London, NH; three daughters, Cindy Aguilar (Erwin) of Colorado Springs, CO, Christie Bryant (Dave Garcia) of Denver, CO, and Tracy Glatzmaier (Gary) of Soquel, CA; four grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the UNM Cancer Center, the Albuquerque Rotary Club or the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches. There will be a celebration of his life on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 2-5 pm at the Hotel Albuquerque. Any additional details will be available at www.cappadonafh.com
        Published on: Fri December 12, 2014

CASTANEDA, ROBERT J. Robert J. Castaneda, age 24, went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 10, 1990. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Isidro Castaneda and his great-grandfather Jesus Laredo. Robert is survived by his mother and stepfather Eva and Lorenzo Chavez; his brothers Lennox and Marcos, and sister Marisol Chavez; grandmother Nidia Castaneda; uncle and aunty David and Susana Castaneda. Those of us, who had the privilege of knowing him, were blessed to know such a beautiful, kind, and loving person. His family and friends will forever miss him. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:00 am, with a Rosary at 11:00 am, and a Celebration of Life following at 11:30 am at the Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to help with services may be made to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, (505) 764-9663.
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OUCHI, JANICE A. (NANA) On December 7, 1941, a frightened bride-to-be disembarked from the USS Lurline to begin a new life in the mainland US from the then Territory of Hawaii. On Sunday, December 7, 2014, we lost this lovely, energetic lady. Janice was born on May 16, 1920, in Wahiawa, Oahu. Janice spent her senior year of high school in Tokyo, Japan, studying tailoring and doing intricate seamstress work. She left for San Francisco to meet her betrothed Ben and reached the mainland shore 73 years ago. Janice is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Geri and Dennis Miyoshi, her beloved granddaughters, Dina (Conor Soraghan) and Lani (Joe Sanders), and the precious wee loves of her life, her great-grandchildren: Alex, Brendan, and Jess Sanders, and Ciara Soraghan. Janice also is survived by many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben Ouchi, in 1991, after 50 years of marriage, and by her parents Bunjiro and Kimie Umemoto and brother Masa. Janice and Ben lived in Detroit, Michigan, for 37 years while Ben worked as a mechanical engineer for the automotive industry, and Janice was a full time mom and homemaker. They moved to Albuquerque in 1978 to retire and be near family and they were able to spend many happy years with their family and special friends. The senior energy that they shared was truly a benefit for New Mexico. Janice was a volunteer for Presbyterian Hospital, Bear Canyon Senior Center, Albuquerque Stroke Club, Palo Duro Senior Center, and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, logging literally thousands of hours helping others. Janice spent her last twelve years at The Montebello on Academy. Up until April of this year, Janice lived in Independent Living. The last few months have been difficult for Janice with declining health. We are grateful to the Assisted Living Unit staff at Montebello for their extra love and care. We would like to commend Ambercare Hospice for their dedication and compassion. A Celebration of Life for Nana will be held at The Montebello in the Library on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 10:00am. Please join us in sharing many happy moments of a life well-lived. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Montebello on Academy (ALU), 10500 Academy NE (87111), or Ambercare Hospice, 2129 Osuna NE (87113). Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Ouchi at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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PRAY, ELEANOR ESTER Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. She was born in Guadalupita, NM to Abelino and Rosabel Lucero on November 3, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years and love of her life, Walter T. Pray. She is survived by her three children, Roger T. Pray, Lorraine Hoisington, and Linda K. Hoard. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Lita Lovato, Albino Lucero, Carlos Lucero, Fred Lucero, Robert Lucero and Georgia Dziurzynski. She is also survived by many other loving family members. The rosary will be recited on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2532 Vermont St. NE. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. We love you and will miss you. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Pray 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
        Published on: Fri December 12, 2014