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SCHUCH -- Betty M. Schuch, resident of New Mexico since 1950, succumbed to a culmination of many prolonged illnesses on October 5, 2005. She was a feisty lady, and was able to fight through many painful and debilitating events, even working part time until age 78. She was attended by her family and is survived by her five sons, Charles and wife Diana of Albuquerque, Douglas and wife Ingrid of Escondido, California, Brian of Albuquerque, Thomas of Albuquerque, and Steven of Westport, Washington. She is also survived by her sister Joan Young and husband Thomas of Ibadin, Nigeria, and sister-in law Elsie McAllister of Munster, Indiana. She has seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews. Betty was born in Chicago on December 11, 1925, and moved with her family to Los Alamos in 1950. In 1961, the family moved to Albuquerque. She loved New Mexico and its cultural diversity. She especially loved the chile, and made regular pilgrimages to Chimayo to eat and buy red chile. She also had a great appreciation for turquoise jewelry and native pottery. In her final days, she was handicapped by a breathing tube, but insisted on telling jokes and making many various comments by pointing to an alphabet board and spelling things out. (Her sons always bragged that they never knew her to miss the spelling of any word.) Her small back yard was beautifully landscaped, and she spent many happy hours tending it. She was notorious for being "warm enough," and many times refused to wear a coat in winter weather. She passed on to her sons her insistence on being independent. She always wanted to do things, if she could, without burdening others. She was politically astute, and did her best to volunteer to help her favorite candidates in their election campaigns. For the past two years, Betty resided in an assisted-living facility. She had rehabilitated herself to the point that she was scheduled to move back into her own beloved home on Monday, September 12. Unfortunately, she became very ill just four days prior to her return, and was admitted to the hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The family requests that any donations be directed to the American Lung Association, or to the Arthritis Foundation. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon October 10, 2005

KING -- Mary Elizabeth King was born December 7, 1925 in Pawnee, OK, the daughter of A.D. Shelton and Lavina (Jarrett) Shelton. She attended school at the Indian Camp School in Pawhuska, OK and then on September 13, 1947 she married Sammy G. King. The couple made their first home in Modesto, California and before long moved to Los Alamos, NM where they become life-long residents. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Walter Shelton; two sisters, Lillian Burks and Goldie Steele; and wonderful friend and sister-in-law, Jean King. Her surviving children are Carol Burger and husband, Douglas of Stoughton, MA, Samuel King of Los Alamos, NM; one brother, Andrew Shelton of Enid, OK; and two grandchildren, Amber Burger of Tampa, FL, and Caitlin Burger of Stoughton, MA. She is also survived by a very special sister-in-law, Irene King of Yucaipa, CA; three nephews, Charles King of Rio Rancho, NM, Michael King of Rio Rancho, NM, Rodney King of Redlands, CA; and lifelong friend, Mary Swickard of White Rock, NM. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Berardinelli Family Chapel. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600.
        Published on: Sun October 09, 2005

SHUCH -- Betty M. Schuch, resident of New Mexico since 1950, succumbed to a culmination of many prolonged illnesses on October 5, 2005. She was a feisty lady, and was able to fight through many painful and debilitating events, even working part time until age 78. She was attended by her family and is survived by her five sons, Charles and wife, Diana of Albuquerque, Douglas and wife, Ingrid of Escondido, California, Brian of Albuquerque, Thomas of Albuquerque, and Steven of Westport, Washington. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Young and husband, Thomas of Ibadin, Nigeria, and sister-in law, Elsie McAllister of Munster, Indiana. She has seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and six nieces and nephews. Betty was born in Chicago on December 11, 1925, and moved with her family to Los Alamos in 1950. In 1961, the family moved to Albuquerque. She loved New Mexico and its cultural diversity. She especially loved the chile, and made regular pilgrimages to Chimayo to eat and buy red chile. She also had a great appreciation for turquoise jewelry and native pottery. In her final days, she was handicapped by a breathing tube, but insisted on telling jokes and making many various comments by pointing to an alphabet board and spelling things out. (Her sons always bragged that they never knew her to miss the spelling of any word.) Her small back yard was beautifully landscaped, and she spent many happy hours tending it. She was notorious for being "warm enough," and many times refused to wear a coat in winter weather. She passed on to her sons her insistence on being independent. She always wanted to do things, if she could, without burdening others. She was politically astute, and did her best to volunteer to help her favorite candidates in their election campaigns. For the past two years, Betty resided in an assisted-living facility. She had rehabilitated herself to the point that she was scheduled to move back into her own beloved home on Monday, September 12. Unfortunately, she became very ill just four days prior to her return, and was admitted to the hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM, at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 16. The family requests that any donations be directed to the American Lung Association, or to the Arthritis Foundation. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun October 09, 2005

SMITH -- Robert Thomas Smith, 24, a lifetime resident of New Mexico, who spent most of his life in Rio Rancho, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2005. Robert was born December 29, 1980 the son of Frank Lewis and Evelyn Dianne Sandoval Smith, III in Albuquerque. He had been a craftsman in the cabinetmaking industry before his death. Robert is survived by his parents, Frank and Evelyn Smith of Rio Rancho; three brothers, Frank Smith IV and his wife, Laura of Rio Rancho, Edward Smith and his wife, Tonya of Rio Rancho, and Chris Smith of Rio Rancho; nieces, Brytney, Alisha, and Amanda; grandparents, Eppie and Sisto Sandoval of Cuba, NM; aunts and uncles, Mary Sue Erramouspe and husband, John of Santa Theresa, NM, Mike Smith and wife, Helen of Las Cruces, Charles Smith of Roswell, Sisto Sandoval and wife, Carla of Denver, CO, Rudy Sandoval and wife, Belinda of Bartlesville, OK, Mary Sandoval of Cuba, NM, Esther Hernandez and husband, Mark of Albuquerque, and Roydan Soder; numerous cousins; and his best friend, Chopper. A Visitation for Robert will be held today, Tuesday, September 13, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Monsignor Douglas Raun as celebrant. Private interment will be in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Frank, Ed, and Chris Smith, Michael Erramouspe, Jimmy Erramouspe, and Bryan Sandoval. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fernando Jiron, Marc Parrillo, David Newman, and Richard Davenport. In lieu of flowers it has been suggested that memorial contributions be made to the family to help defray the costs of Robert's funeral expenses. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Tue September 13, 2005

ZENI -- Ramona Virginia (Schumacher) Zeni, devoted wife of Joe Zeni, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2005. She was the beloved mother of Michelle Hornsby, Michael, Charles and Douglas and Lauri Zeni. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Joseph Paul, Elizabeth and Brian Zeni and Amber and Jenny Haines. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A Mass of Celebration of Life will be celebrated Friday, September 2, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Risen Savior Catholic Community's Statue Fund in Ramona's name. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 832-9400
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2005

WEIDMAN -- Robert William Weidman, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with his beloved wife of 30 years, Ellie, at his side. Bob was born January 8, 1914 in Kansas City and moved that same year to Chicago with his family. He grew up and remained in Chicago until he was 65 when he retired after a successful business career, culminating as Comptroller of Jay's Foods, a large and popular Chicago-based firm. Bob and Ellie had a good marriage that began many years after they had each raised their children and their first spouses had died. They knew each other as children in Chicago and met again nearly 40 years later when Ellie visited friends in Chicago. They went out for dinner and dancing, which they both loved, married a few months later, and after Bob retired they moved to Albuquerque where Ellie had resided since 1955. Together they danced, played bridge, played golf, and enjoyed each other's company for 30 happy years. Bob was skilled on both the golf course and the pool table. He spent many satisfying hours playing golf at Arroyo del Oso and winning many pool tournaments at Palo Duro Senior Center. Bob's parents were Edwin Weidman and Laura Roberts Weidman of Chicago. His first wife, Virginia; a brother, Charles; a sister, Rose; and a granddaughter, Laurie Hamilton predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elinor Sedgwick Johnson Weidman of Albuquerque; son, Dr. Douglas Weidman, wife, Judy, Chicago; daughter, Arlene Hamilton, husband, Bill, Michigan; stepsons, Douglas Johnson, wife, Ruth; Eric Johnson, wife, Deborah, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matthew, Bradley, Gregory, Debra, Sherri, Dawn, Lauren, and Leslie. The family wishes to thank Vista del Rio Retirement Center and Staff, Presbyterian Hospital Senior Health Plan, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice and Staff, Drs. Phillip Jameson, David Peters, Lydia Lawson for their care of Bob in his elder years. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Cremation has taken place. A family Graveside Service was held at Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2005. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sat May 14, 2005

WEIDMAN -- Robert William Weidman, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with his beloved wife of 30 years, Ellie, at his side. Bob was born January 8, 1914 in Kansas City and moved that same year to Chicago with his family. He grew up and remained in Chicago until he was 65 when he retired after a successful business career, culminating as Comptroller of Jay's Foods, a large and popular Chicago-based firm. Bob and Ellie had a good marriage that began many years after they had each raised their children and their first spouses had died. They knew each other as children in Chicago and met again nearly 40 years later when Ellie visited friends in Chicago. They went out for dinner and dancing, which they both loved, married a few months later, and after Bob retired they moved to Albuquerque where Ellie had resided since 1955. Together they danced, played bridge, played golf, and enjoyed each other's company for 30 happy years. Bob was skilled on both the golf course and the pool table. He spent many satisfying hours playing golf at Arroyo del Oso and winning many pool tournaments at Palo Duro Senior Center. Bob's parents were Edwin Weidman and Laura Roberts Weidman of Chicago. His first wife, Virginia; a brother, Charles; a sister, Rose; and a granddaughter, Laurie Hamilton predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elinor Sedgwick Johnson Weidman of Albuquerque; son, Dr. Douglas Weidman, wife, Judy, Chicago; daughter, Arlene Hamilton, husband, Bill, Michigan; stepsons, Douglas Johnson, wife, Ruth; Eric Johnson, wife, Deborah, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matthew, Bradley, Gregory, Debra, Sherri, Dawn, Lauren, and Leslie. The family wishes to thank Vista del Rio Retirement Center and Staff, Presbyterian Hospital Senior Health Plan, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice and Staff, Drs. Phillip Jameson, David Peters, Lydia Lawson for their care of Bob in his elder years. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Cremation has taken place. A family Graveside Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2005. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Fri May 13, 2005

WEIDMAN -- Robert William Weidman, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with his beloved wife of 30 years, Ellie, at his side. Bob was born January 8, 1914 in Kansas City and moved that same year to Chicago with his family. He grew up and remained in Chicago until he was 65 when he retired after a successful business career, culminating as Comptroller of Jay's Foods, a large and popular Chicago-based firm. Bob and Ellie had a good marriage that began many years after they had each raised their children and their first spouses had died. They knew each other as children in Chicago and met again nearly 40 years later when Ellie visited friends in Chicago. They went out for dinner and dancing, which they both loved, married a few months later, and after Bob retired they moved to Albuquerque where Ellie had resided since 1955. Together they danced, played bridge, played golf, and enjoyed each other's company for 30 happy years. Bob was skilled on both the golf course and the pool table. He spent many satisfying hours playing golf at Arroyo del Oso and winning many pool tournaments at Palo Duro Senior Center. Bob's parents were Edwin Weidman and Laura Roberts Weidman of Chicago. His first wife, Virginia; a brother, Charles; a sister, Rose; and a granddaughter, Laurie Hamilton predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Elinor Sedgwick Johnson Weidman of Albuquerque; son, Dr. Douglas Weidman, wife, Judy, Chicago; daughter, Arlene Hamilton, husband, Bill, Michigan; stepsons, Douglas Johnson, wife, Ruth; Eric Johnson, wife, Deborah, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matthew, Bradley, Gregory, Debra, Sherri, Dawn, Lauren, and Leslie. The family wishes to thank Vista del Rio Retirement Center and Staff, Presbyterian Hospital Senior Health Plan, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice and Staff, Drs. Phillip Jameson, David Peters, Lydia Lawson for their care of Bob in his elder years. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Cremation has taken place. A family Graveside Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2005. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu May 12, 2005

WEIDMAN -- Robert William Weidman, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2005 with his beloved wife of 30 years, Ellie, at his side. Bob was born January 8, 1914 in Kansas City and moved that same year to Chicago with his family. He grew up and remained in Chicago until he was 65 when he retired after a successful business career, culminating as Comptroller of Jay's Foods, a large and popular Chicago-based firm. Bob and Ellie had a good marriage that began many years after they had each raised their children and their first spouses had died. They knew each other as children in Chicago and met again nearly 40 years later when Ellie visited friends in Chicago. They went out for dinner and dancing, which they both loved, married a few months later, and after Bob retired they moved to Albuquerque where Ellie had resided since 1955. Together they danced, played bridge, played golf and enjoyed each other's company for 30 happy years. Bob was skilled on both the golf course and the pool table. He spent many satisfying hours playing golf at Arroyo del Oso and winning many pool tournaments at Palo Duro Senior Center. Bob's parents were Edwin Weidman and Laura Roberts Weidman of Chicago. A brother Charles, a sister Rose and a granddaughter Laurie Hamilton predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Elinor Sedgwick Johnson Weidman of Albuquerque; son Dr. Douglas Weidman, wife Judy, Chicago; daughter Arlene Hamilton, husband Bill, Michigan; stepsons Douglas Johnson, wife Ruth; Eric Johnson, wife Deborah, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Matthew, Bradley, Gregory, Debra, Sherri, Dawn, Lauren, and Leslie. The family wishes to thank Vista del Rio Retirement Center and Staff, Presbyterian Hospital Senior Health Plan, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice and Staff, Drs. Phillip Jameson, David Peters, Lydia Larson for their care of Bob in his elder years. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Cremation has taken place. A family Graveside Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2005. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed May 11, 2005

DOUGLAS -- Dorothy Douglas, 87, died Friday, April 29, 2005. Dorothy was born in Marville, KS and resided in Albuquerque for eight years. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Biegel, and her husband, David; sons, Ronald Douglass and wife Joann, as well as Charles Douglas, and wife Carol; sister, Thelma Moore; as well as her grandchildren, Ronald Douglass Jr., Joanna Duarte, John Douglass, Ronald Douglas, Vivian Douglas, Jennifer Ranger, Christopher Biegel, David Douglas, Charles Douglas, and Peggy Douglas; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garfield; son, John David; grandson, Jeffrey Lynn Douglass; sisters, Margie and Maxine; and great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Fiona. Her life was devoted to her family, her Christian Science practice, which was performed for over fifty years, and many friends from all areas of the globe. Services will be held Wednesday, 2:00, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place Wednesday, at Pajarito Cemetery, Albuquerque, NM. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed May 04, 2005