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Oldaker -- Eunice Rowe Oldaker, 98, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at the Montebello Healthcare Center, where she had lived for only a short time. Mrs. Oldaker was born in Ault, CO on July 4, 1901 to James Henry and Sarah Margaret (McLeod) Rowe. At a very young age, her family moved to Greeley, CO when her father retired from ranching. Mrs. Oldaker attended and graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she met her husband, Merritt W. Oldaker. They were married in her parent's home on January 14, 1926 in Greeley, CO. Mrs. Oldaker came to Albuquerque where her husband established a law practice. She worked as a substitute teacher in junior high schools for a short time, then stayed in the home caring for her three children and her husband. Mrs. Oldaker was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque. Mrs. Oldaker was also a 60-year member and past president of Chapter S, P.E.O., Albuquerque. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Oldaker Dickinson of Estes Park, CO; daughters-in-law, Buena Rassmusen Oldaker of Albuquerque and Charlotte Ross Oldaker of Santa Rosa, CA; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merritt W.; her sons, Merritt R. and William H.; son-in-law, Milan A. Dickinson; granddaughter, Debra Dickinson; one brother; and her parents. Private family graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Carl Soderberg officiating. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri November 12, 1999

Pollard -- Shirley"Mitts" Pollard, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died on Monday, November 8, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Shirley was born on May 22, 1923 in London, Ontario, Canada. She obtained United States citizenship. She graduated from Lindenwood College with degrees in economics and psychology and later married Neith James Pollard on December 5, 1945. For the majority of their married life, Shirley and Neith resided in Albuquerque and Belen. They recently moved to Cookeville. Shirley was active in Pilot Club and was involved in numerous volunteer and church activities. She enjoyed the outdoors and the beauty of the world. She dedicated herself to her family's happiness. In addition to her devoted husband of 53 years, her family includes daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Jo and Dennis George and Patricia Lee and Rick Helmick and grandsons, Jason, Chris, Brett and Paul. A time of remembrance and celebration of Shirley will be held at the Crowne Royal Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque on Friday, November 26, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri November 12, 1999

Key -- James A."Jimbo" Key, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1977, died Tuesday, November 9, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Walton Key of Albuquerque; daughter, Jan LeaNell Mann of Jacksonville, FL and April Lealia Key of Henderson, NV; grandchildren, Brittany Alexandria Wilson and Jasmine Patrice McCloud; brother, John F. Key Jr. and wife, Dolores of Flushing, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Key was a teacher and administrator for the Detroit Public Schools System in Detroit, MI. He later worked as a Logistics Coordinator for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Key was also a faithful member of Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board and Sunday School teacher. Remembrance services will be held Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mary Jaynes officiating. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 339 Pennsylvania NE, with Rev. Nathaniel D. Smith and Rev. James F. Billups officiating. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Moore, Gary Richardson, Will Wilson and George Spaulding. Honorary pallbearers will be Dolphus Banks, Robert McCauley, John Pennington, Mose Prince and Nathaniel Holloway. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu November 11, 1999

Gallegos -- Mrs. Pauline Gallegos, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 7, 1999. Mrs. Gallegos was the beloved mother of eight children, Christine Hastings, Ruth Gonzales and husband, Ben, Cora Chavez and husband, James, Medardo Gallegos Jr. and wife, Yvonne, Raymond Gallegos and wife, Mona, Dolores Ponce and husband, Raymond, Lawrence Gallegos and Margaret, and Martin Gallegos and wife, Connie. She is also survived by four sisters, Nina Garcia, Frances Chavez, Carmelita Baca and husband, Leonardo, and Maimie Otero and husband, Frank; 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Medardo, 1959; her parents, Dionicio Otero and Ramoncita Sanchez; step-father, Demetrio Sanchez; son, William; brother, Ramon Otero; grandson, Martin Gallegos Jr.; and sisters, Andrea Mora, Dulcie Doyle and Eduvigen Apodaca. Mrs. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with viewing at the church after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with final viewing at the church after 9:00 a.m. Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Gonzales, Carlos Sanchez, Paul Gallegos, Jesus Gallegos, Frank Gallegos and Adam Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed November 10, 1999

Shepherd -- Lodema Shepherd, 95, a longtime resident of Carlsbad, died Sunday, November 7, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Evalynne Hunemuller and husband, Richard of Albuquerque; grandson, Leslie Brett and wife, Deborah Babb of San Juan, Puerto Rico; granddaughter, Lisa Crawford and husband, James of New York NY; and great-granddaughter, Leslie Simona Babb of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lodema was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Warren Shepherd. They lived in Carlsbad, NM from 1945-1997. She taught elementary school for many years at Sunset Mesa Elementary in Carlsbad. Lodema belonged to the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Graveside services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Carlsbad. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Wed November 10, 1999

Gallegos -- Mrs. Pauline Gallegos, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 7, 1999. Mrs. Gallegos was the beloved mother of eight children, Christine Hastings, Ruth Gonzales and husband, Ben, Cora Chavez and husband, James, Medardo Gallegos Jr. and wife, Yvonne, Raymond Gallegos and wife, Mona, Dolores Ponce and husband, Raymond, Lawrence Gallegos and Margaret, and Martin Gallegos and wife, Connie. She is also survived by four sisters, Nina Garcia, Frances Chavez, Carmelita Baca and husband, Leonardo, and Maimie Otero and husband, Frank; 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Medardo, 1959; her parents, Dionicio Otero and Ramoncita Sanchez; son, William; brother, Ramon Otero; grandson, Martin Gallegos Jr.; sisters, Andrea Mora, Dulcie Doyle and Eduvigen Apodaca. Mrs. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with viewing at the church after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, 9:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with final viewing at the church after 9:00 a.m. Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Gonzales, Carlos Sanchez, Paul Gallegos, Jesus Gallegos, Frank Gallegos and Adam Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue November 09, 1999

Kimbrell -- Adelina"Nina" Kimbrell, 88, a nine year resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, November 7, 1999. She is survived by her children, James Kimbrell and wife, MaryLou of San Angelo, TX; daughters, Virginia Ontiveros of Bakersfield, CA, Alberta Solfisbury and husband, James of Aurora, IL, and Kathleen Reno and husband, Richard of Chattanooga, TN; sons, Michael Kimbrell and William Kimbrell and wife, Elsa, all of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel Vigil of El Paso, TX and Margaret Reed of Austin, TX; brother, Edward Holguin of Tempe, AZ; and sister, Ramona Dunore and husband, Bruce of Albuquerque. Mrs. Kimbrell was married for 53 years to Albert Kimbrell who preceded her in death. They lived on a farm in Picacho, NM in the Hondo Valley for many years. Mrs. Kimbrell was a member of the PTA and the school board and she drove the school bus for Hondo Valley Public Schools for 35 years. When she moved to Albuquerque, she lived in the Three Fountains Apartment Complex until February of this year when she moved to Las Colinas Village. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, November 10, 1999, 6:30 p.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave. NE, with Deacon Pilar Garcia reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, November 11, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave. NE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 12, 1999 10:00 a.m., at Picacho Cemetery in Picacho, NM, with Rev. Colman Heffern officiating. Pallbearers will be Patrick Kimbrell, Edward Kimbrell, Charles Ontiveros, James Kimbrell, Michael Kimbrell, and William Kimbrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Holguin and Arnold Montoya. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue November 09, 1999

Setty -- James D."Big Jim" Setty Sr., 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 35 years, died Thursday, November 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Ann Setty of Albuquerque; and son, James D. Setty, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Gunnison, UT; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Setty served in WWII and the Korean War. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Col. Lemuel M. Boyles, U.S.A.F. (Ret). officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue November 09, 1999

Setty -- James D."Big Jim" Setty, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for 35 years, died Thursday, November 4, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Ann Setty of Albuquerque; and son, James D. Setty, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Gunnison, UT. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Col. Lemuel M. Boyles, U.S.A.F. (Ret). officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. valencia BENJAMIN VALENCIA June 15, 1944 - November 6, 1999 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Benjamin Valencia, Beloved husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Rose, who will cherish the twenty loved-filled years they spent together and he will be deeply missed by his daughters, Brenda (husband, Nick), Melissa, and Victoria (partner Mayolo) as well as his grandchildren, Nick, Martin, and Alexandria. Benjamin leaves behind his brothers, sisters, relatives and many friends who will remember the special way he brought love and laughter to those around him. A service to honor his memory will be held today, November 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Alameda Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at San Ysidro Catholic Church in San Ysidro, New Mexico. Friends may visit today from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. also in the Chapel of the Alameda Mortuary. In Loving Memory I am the cowboy, who rides a heavenly range, Soft and gentle, like the first fallen snow. I am the sunshine on a cold winter day, With rainbows of colors and gentle winds that blow. I lived, I played, I laughed, and I loved, Remember me always, I was your special one. When the day is done and the sun has gone down, Remember me as the cowboy, who's hard work is done. I ask you not weep for me, But to remember this day. I've gone to live in heaven I am the cowboy who rode away. .DMP
        Published on: Mon November 08, 1999

Harris -- Frances Harris, 74, passed away on Monday, November 2, 1999. She is survived by her son, Ralph Bridgeman and his wife, Lori; daughter, Sandra Sanson; granchildren; sister, Winona Ellis; brothers, James Pierce, John Pierce and David Pierce. Frances was best known for her lively spriit and dry sense of humor. She will be missed by many. Private services will be held.
        Published on: Sun November 07, 1999