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CORDOVA, IGNACIO J. "IGGY" Age 92, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Iggy enlisted as a private in the US Army Air Corps in September 1940. He served five years as a medic in WWII. After the war, he stayed in the reserves and was activated during the Korean Conflict in 1953. In 1954, he joined the NM Air National Guard 188th Fighter Squadron. He was activated during the Vietnam Tet Offensive and served as First Sergeant with the 27th FMS at Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM. In 1981, he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. To all the great people in the NM Air National Guard, he left this message: "The checks finally came in, and adios a todos mis amigos y amigas." He is survived by his oldest daughter, Carmen Gallegos; friend, Jim Keltgen; his granddaughters, Jeannie Weichbrodt, Elizabeth Carey, Sherry King and husband, Ken, and Crystal Dee; great-grandchildren, Shane Carey, Kyle King, Isis Cuellar, Alejandra Cuellar; sisters, Francis Gardner, Bobbie Garcia, and Margaret Armijo; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends all over the U.S. Iggy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline; parents, Juan and Beatriz Cordova; and daughter, Barbara Jean. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 30, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. A committal service with full military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming, Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Iggy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
        Published on: Sun September 29, 2013

CORDOVA, VALERIE ANN Valerie Ann Cordova moved on to eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 25, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 11, 1963 to Rosella Cordova and Manuel T. Cordova. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Manuel Teodoro (Ted) Cordova. She is survived by her mother; Rosella Cordova, brother; Tom Cordova and wife Cindi, sisters; Susan Lopez and husband Tim, Denise Mello and husband Spencer, nephews and nieces; Carlos Cordova, Ben Cordova and wife Caley, Victor Cordova and fiance Courtney Harmer, Seth Mello, Lillian Mello and Christopher Lopez, and her beloved cat Mikey. Pallbearers will be her nephews and niece, whom she loved dearly: Carlos Cordova, Ben Cordova, Victor Cordova, Seth Mello, Lillian Mello, and Christopher Lopez. Valerie was a graduate of Valley High School and went on to attend Mesa Community College and the Phoenix Institute of Technology. She was a loyal employee with Federal Express for 26 years. She was an active core member of the St. Therese Parish Life Teen group and a loved member of the parish. She was a kind, loving, compassionate, and generous, daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. Valerie's life celebration will begin with a Rosary on Monday, September 30th at 7:00pm at The Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church (3424 Fourth St. NW) A service will be held at the same location on Tuesday, Oct 1st at 10:00am, followed by a committal service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith Blvd. NE). In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Therese Life Teen, 300 Mildred NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please visit Valerie's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 505-884-5777
        Published on: Sun September 29, 2013

CORDOVA, VALERIE ANN Valerie Ann Cordova moved on to eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 25, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 11, 1963 to Rosella Cordova and Manuel T. Cordova. She was preceded in death by her loving father, Manuel Teodoro (Ted) Cordova. She is survived by her mother; Rosella Cordova, brother; Tom Cordova and wife Cindi, sisters; Susan Lopez and husband Tim, Denise Mello and husband Spencer, nephews and nieces; Carlos Cordova, Ben Cordova and wife Caley, Victor Cordova and fiance Courtney Harmer, Seth Mello, Lillian Mello and Christopher Lopez, and her beloved cat Mikey. Pallbearers will be her nephews and niece, whom she loved dearly: Carlos Cordova, Ben Cordova, Victor Cordova, Seth Mello, Lillian Mello, and Christopher Lopez. Valerie was a graduate of Valley High School and went on to attend Mesa Community College and the Phoenix Institute of Technology. She was a loyal employee with Federal Express for 26 years. She was an active core member of the St. Therese Parish Life Teen group and a loved member of the parish. She was a kind, loving, compassionate, and generous, daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. Valerie's life celebration will begin with a Rosary on Monday, September 30th at 7:00pm at The Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church (3424 Fourth St. NW) A service will be held at the same location on Tuesday, Oct 1st at 10:00am, followed by a committal service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith Blvd. NE). In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Therese Life Teen, 300 Mildred NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Please visit Valerie's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 505-884-5777
        Published on: Sat September 28, 2013

GONZALES, CONSUELO Consuelo A. Gonzales was born on December 18, 1917 passed away on September 24, 2013. Born in Marquez, NM to Sarita and Octavano Garcia. She was one of four children. She was proceeded in death by siblings, Evangeline Cordova, Benny Garcia; daughter, Cynthia Marie passed in 1971. She is survived by daughter, Priscilla and husband Chuck McKinley of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Calistro Garcia and wife Sophie of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Kim McKinley Kitchell and husband Drew of Basalt, CO, Rob McKinley and wife Banu of Albuquerque, NM; her great-grand-children, Melia, Allie, Josephine, Jason, Aidan, Roan; and great-great granddaughter, Briar Ann. Services will be held at 3:30 pm Friday, September 27, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Thu September 26, 2013

FISHER, WAYNE ERNEST Wayne Ernest Fisher, who wrote this remembrance of his life, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born to Lillie and Frank Fisher on a farm near Ludell, Kansas on July 28, 1918. In 1925 the family moved from the farm three miles south of Ludell into town to live in the old Smith Hotel which belonged to Lillie. He attended grade school in Ludell for six years and in 7-8th grade he walked to a one room school south of Ludell. In March 1931 a blizzard came up suddenly and trapped the school children and the teacher in the school for three days. Frank and Lillie had no idea if Wayne had made it to school or not that day. After three days, word was sent to Frank and Lillie that Wayne was safe at a neighbor's house with the teacher. Wayne graduated from 8th grade in 1932 and went on to attend Atwood High School. After graduating from high school in 1936, Wayne worked odd jobs on the farm until the fall of 1939 when he left for Fort Hays Kansas State College in Hays, Kansas. He had $100.00 in his pocket and a job as a dishwasher when he got there. He later worked in the carpentry shop on campus. During his senior year at Hays and afterward, he taught pre-flight military students math, physics and civil air regulations. After graduation from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1943, he continued to teach at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was eventually drafted into the Army and was assigned to the Manhattan Engineering District at Los Alamos, New Mexico, during the construction of the atomic bomb. He was discharged from the service in 1946 but remained with the atomic energy program until he retired in 1978. While in Hays, Wayne met Helene Wurm in 1940 when she came to Hays for school. Helene married Wayne May 28, 1944, at her family farm in Oberlin, Kansas. She preceded him in death December 24, 2008. Wayne is survived by his three children; Ruth (husband Eldon Epley), Eugene (wife Elaine) and Roger (wife Debbi). In addition to his children he is survived by five grandchildren: Sandi (husband Joe Cordova), Lynnette, Erika (husband Steven Thiele), Erich, and Alex (wife Katie), and eleven great- grandchildren: Issac, Lawrence, Joshua, Lorelei, Lexi, Beau, Hannah-Grace, Paige, Wyatt, Caleb, and Elaine. Wayne and Helene traveled to all 50 states and 25 foreign countries during their 64 years of married life. He was a member of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Hiram Lodge #13 AFAM, Santa Fe Valley Scottish Rite, and San Marcial Chapter #34 Order of the Eastern Star. He was elected Worthy Grand Patron in 1981. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque since 1944. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM. Wayne will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Secretary of The Order of The Eastern Star, P.O. Box 1300 Deming, NM 88031. Please visit our online guestbook for Wayne at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed September 25, 2013

CORDOVA, IGNACIO J. "IGGY" Age 92, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013. Iggy enlisted as a private in the US Army Air Corps in September 1940. He served five years as a medic in WWII. After the war, he stayed in the reserves and was activated during the Korean Conflict in 1953. In 1954, he joined the NM Air National Guard 188th Fighter Squadron. He was activated during the Vietnam Tet Offensive and served as First Sergeant with the 27th FMS at Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM. In 1981, he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. To all the great people in the NM Air National Guard, he left this message: "The checks finally came in, and adios a todos mis amigos y amigas." He is survived by his oldest daughter, Carmen Gallegos; friend, Jim Keltgen; his granddaughters, Jeannie Weichbrodt, Elizabeth Carey, Sherry King and husband, Ken, and Crystal Dee; great-grandchildren, Shane Carey, Kyle King, Isis Cuellar, Alejandra Cuellar; sisters, Francis Gardner, Bobbie Garcia, and Margaret Armijo; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends all over the U.S. Iggy was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline; parents, Juan and Beatriz Cordova; and daughter, Barbara Jean. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 30, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. A committal service with full military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming, Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please visit our online guest book for Iggy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE 505-823-9400
        Published on: Wed September 25, 2013

FISHER, WAYNE ERNEST Wayne Ernest Fisher, who wrote this remembrance of his life, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born to Lillie and Frank Fisher on a farm near Ludell, Kansas on July 28, 1918. In 1925 the family moved from the farm three miles south of Ludell into town to live in the old Smith Hotel which belonged to Lillie. He attended grade school in Ludell for six years and in 7-8th grade he walked to a one room school south of Ludell. In March 1931 a blizzard came up suddenly and trapped the school children and the teacher in the school for three days. Frank and Lillie had no idea if Wayne had made it to school or not that day. After three days, word was sent to Frank and Lillie that Wayne was safe at a neighbor's house with the teacher. Wayne graduated from 8th grade in 1932 and went on to attend Atwood High School. After graduating from high school in 1936, Wayne worked odd jobs on the farm until the fall of 1939 when he left for Fort Hays Kansas State College in Hays, Kansas. He had $100.00 in his pocket and a job as a dishwasher when he got there. He later worked in the carpentry shop on campus. During his senior year at Hays and afterward, he taught pre-flight military students math, physics and civil air regulations. After graduation from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1943, he continued to teach at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was eventually drafted into the Army and was assigned to the Manhattan Engineering District at Los Alamos, New Mexico, during the construction of the atomic bomb. He was discharged from the service in 1946 but remained with the atomic energy program until he retired in 1978. While in Hays, Wayne met Helene Wurm in 1940 when she came to Hays for school. Helene married Wayne May 28, 1944, at her family farm in Oberlin, Kansas. She preceded him in death December 24, 2008. Wayne is survived by his three children; Ruth (husband Eldon Epley), Eugene (wife Elaine) and Roger (wife Debbi). In addition to his children he is survived by five grandchildren: Sandi (husband Joe Cordova), Lynnette, Erika (husband Steven Thiele), Erich, and Alex (wife Katie), and eleven great- grandchildren: Issac, Lawrence, Joshua, Lorelei, Lexi, Beau, Hannah-Grace, Paige, Wyatt, Caleb, and Elaine. Wayne and Helene traveled to all 50 states and 25 foreign countries during their 64 years of married life. He was a member of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Hiram Lodge #13 AFAM, Santa Fe Valley Scottish Rite, and San Marcial Chapter #34 Order of the Eastern Star. He was elected Worthy Grand Patron in 1981. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Albuquerque since 1944. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM. Wayne will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Secretary of The Order of The Eastern Star, P.O. Box 1300 Deming, NM 88031. Please visit our online guestbook for Wayne at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue September 24, 2013

WOOD, BETTY I. Age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul O. Wood and son, Paul E. Wood. She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Cordova and husband Vince; grandchildren, Niki Cordova, Susan Opperman, Vincent Cordova III, and Vanessa Moore and husband Chris; and her great-grandsons, Nicholas Cordova and Connor Moore. Betty was a strength to her family during times of adversity. Because of her generous spirit she was always willing to help those in need. She loved to garden and read books. Betty was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM. She retired from Siemans Systems. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all who provided care for Betty through hospice care and for prayers. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico veterans memorial located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, ABQ, NM 87108-5009 or online at www.nmvetsmemorial.org.
        Published on: Sun September 15, 2013

ARAGON, AURELIA "ABBY" Aurelia Aragon (Abby) born October 22, 1926, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2013. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family and leaves behind a devoted brother Manuel Aragon and special friend Mabel Bustos. Also, nieces and nephews Olivia Archibeque, Emily Montes, Mel and Charles David Aragon, Michael, Charles and Rudy Aragon, Vincent and Larry Cordova and numerous other relatives and friends. She was born in Mountainair, NM and was preceded in death by her parents Quirino and Antonia Aragon; sisters Theresa Aragon and Carmen Cordova. She worked all her life and retired from General Electric. She showed tremendous courage and Christian spirit throughout her illness and never lost her faith in Jesus Christ. Aurelia had a kind heart and was extremely generous. Her passion was cooking for her family and those who were ill and was known for the best green chili in Albuquerque. She always shared her time and talent with others. Aurelia was a true gift from God and an angel to her family. Her laughter and loving spirit touched all those around her. She will be deeply missed. We love you with all our hearts dear sister, aunt and friend. A Christian memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013, at Garcia Chapel of Angles. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Thu September 12, 2013

CORDOVA, ANGELINA "ANGEL" Age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-898-3160
        Published on: Thu September 12, 2013