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Candelaria -- Valery Candelaria, 31, born November 14, 1968, was called to be with Our Lord God on September 15, 2000. She was well loved and survived by her spouse, Paul Walthers; son, Ruben Martinez, Jr.; also by her mother, Diana Flores and her father, Eddie Candelaria; her two brothers, Victor Candelaria and Richard Velasquez. She was loved by her aunts, Rosella Santillanes and Carmen Madrid; sister-in-law, Isabel Candelaria; and by all her cousins, nieces, nephews, and her Godson. Memorial services for Valery will be held on Wednesday evening at San Jose Church where the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Clayton -- Jelani Alex Clayton, infant son of Ajamu Clayton and Stephanie Clark, passed away September 16, 2000 with his parents; other survivors include his maternal grandparents, Alex and Ida Clark; paternal grandmother, Patricia Trotter; step-grandmother, Brenda Clayton; paternal grandfather, Thomas Clayton; aunts, Terry and Emily Clark, Jamila Clayton, Tonya Miller and Susan Miller; uncle, Thomas Clayton; and cousin, Tyra Clark McCloud. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with Rev. Stephen Billingslea, officiating. HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Crespo -- Mrs. Georgina Crespo, 60, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2000 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Crespo was the beloved wife of 32 years to Daniel Crespo, Sr. She is also survived by one daughter, Patricia Manzanares and husband, Arturo, Sr.; two sons, Daniel Crespo and wife, Charon and Marcos Crespo; three sisters, Gloria Gittins-Grant, Jertrudis Gittins-Grant, and Gladys Gittins-Grant; one brother, Rene Gittins; seven grandchildren, Yvonne, Arturo, Jr., Alex, Aaron, Monique, Devanna and Deannette; and one great-granddaughter, Alissah and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Funeral service will be held Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Church, 109 Waterfall NE, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Hector Castrellon, officiating. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Crespo, Jr., Arturo Manzanares, Jr., Alex Manzanares, Aaron Manzanares, Hector Castrellon, Jr. and Marcos Crespo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Encinias -- Margarita Encinias, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2000. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cipriano; and two children, Alejandro and Catalina Encinias. Surviving Mrs. Encinias is her son, Eloy Encinias and wife, Joanne of Orlando, FL; a sister, Angelina Sandoval of Wagon Mound, NM; five grandchildren, Ralph Encinias, Annette Encinias, Charlotte Encinias, John Encinias and wife, Jennifer, all of Albuquerque, and Traci Eisele and husband, Chad of Ocoee, FL. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Patrick Encinias, Christopher Encinias, Christine Encinias, Joseph Encinias, Nakkita Encinias, and Jonathan Encinias, Jr., all of Albuquerque, and Tyler Adrian Eisele of Ocoee, FL; several nieces and nephews; and a very special friend Abelino Benevidez. Mrs. Encinias will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be John Encinias, Steve Farley, Robert Maestas, Jorge Duran, Jose Hiciano, and Rolland Saavedra. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes, C.F.S.P.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Faris -- With continuing love for our mother and Sito, Sophie M. Faris. Our mother, Sophie, was a lifelong resident and native New Mexican. She was born in Bernalillo on August 28, 1924 to Lebanese immigrant parents, Raschid and Zahia Koury and opened her eyes in heaven on Friday, September 15, 2000. Sophie loved New Mexico and its culture, especially her dear Native American friends and family, and loved speaking the beautiful Spanish language. Sophie was politically active and involved in her community. Sophie's passion was cooking food and sharing it with family, friends and strangers. Sophie was the legendary and renowned cook of the North Valley and especially known for her chile and homemade hand-rolled tortillas Our mother was brave, compassionate, and preserving and we are proud of her and the way she lived her life - with dignity, grace and strength. But above all, Sophie's life was her family. Sophie is preceded to heaven by her husband, Frank Faris, Sr.; and her sons, Richard and David. She never ceased caring for those whom she loved, especially her remaining children, Frank D. Faris, Camille Stueber and her husband, John, Sandra Loyd, Sheila Bernardoni and her husband, Jim, Michael Faris and his wife, Rhonda, Shaylyn Faris-Graves and her husband, Rico; her grandchildren, Shawn Blackwood, Christen Schull, Aldous Loyd, Frank III, and Camille Faris, Richard Jr., Christopher, Jake, Ashley, Kyle, Kody and Kameron Faris, Jonathan, David and Michael Jr. Faris and Angelique and Evangelina Faris-Graves; her great-grandchildren, Lauren and Austin Schull and Sofia Blackwood. Her sisters, Sadie Koury and Rose McAfee and her brother, George Koury also greeted Sophie in heaven. She was also blessed in life with her sisters, Camille Schofield, Mary Barrack, Bobbe Olson, Nora Rollins, Thelma Koury and Betty Jo Stafford; and her numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87110, Pastor Ron Mansdoerfer, Jr., officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The services will be followed by a celebration of Sophie's life to be held at 5:00 p.m. at 7600 Jefferson NE. The pallbearers are John Stueber, Jim Bernardoni, Frank Faris III, Christopher Faris, Jonathan Faris and David Faris. Honorary pallbearers are Aldous Loyd, Michael Faris Jr., Richard Jr., Jake, Kyle, Kody and Kameron Faris. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Feil -- Gertrude E. Feil, 89, a resident of Los Lunas since 1997, passed away at home on Saturday, September 16, 2000. Gertrude was born in Bayonne, NJ, on June 4, 1911. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Carl; two daughters, Peggy G. Winters and husband George of Los Lunas, and Patricia Fury of Virginia Beach, VI; seven grandchildren, Suzanne Winters, Kimberly Ann Portiello and husband, Mike, all of Albuquerque, Thomas Winters of Los Lunas, Debbie McDonald of Phoenix, AZ, Jackie Bentley, Carl Fury, and Scot Fury, all of Virginia Beach, VI; also six great-grandchildren, Shawn McDonald, Danielle McDonald, Robert Bentley, Heather Bentley, Jake Yelek, and Joe Portiello. Gertrude's passion in life was her needlepoint and sewing skills. She will be remembered by many for the work that she did. At Gertrude's request, a private memorial service was held with cremation immediately following. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Fierro -- Our Beloved Ernie Fierro joined the choir of angels in heaven on Monday, September 18, 2000. Mr. Fierro was an Allstate agent in Albuquerque for 30 years. He was also a musician in the Albuquerque area. Mr. Fierro is survived by his wife, Helen Fierro; his daughters, Brenda Fierro and Cynthia Fierro-Trujillo; brothers and sisters, Jim Fierro, Benito Fierro, Pedro Fierro, Fransisco Fierro, Olivia Fierro, Elliseo Fierro, Mary Lou Perez and Fidel Fierro; five grandchildren, Shelbi Simeone, Carlos Simeone, Tierney Trujillo, Jasmine Vigil and Darren Trujillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Fierro will be held on Thursday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the Nativity Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Garcia -- Rose C. Garcia, age 86, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, was called home to be the Lord Tuesday, September 12, 2000 while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Garcia was born in Placitas, NM to the late Geniovevo and Susanita Chavez; and was a resident of Albuquerque in the Old Town area for the rest of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Santiago M. Garcia. She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Armijo and husband, Leopoldo of Albuquerque, Susie Sigala and husband, Salomon of California; a granddaughter, whom Mrs. Garcia raised as a daughter, Becky Aguirre of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Raquel Baca of Alameda. Mrs. Garcia will be greatly missed by her loving family. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday morning, 11:00 a.m., at San Carlos Cemetery in Alameda, with Pastor Ray Jaramillo officiating. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Gilbride -- Thomas J. Gilbride, 60, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 40 years, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2000. Thomas was born March 21, 1940, the son of Bernard and Marina Adamson Gilbride, Sr. in New Haven, Connecticut. He served in the US Marines from 1961 to 1967. Thomas was a History Teacher at the Rio Grande High School with the Albuquerque Public Schools for the past 14 years. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Tomasita of Rio Rancho; four children, Christina Otero of Sandia Pueblo, NM, Nichole Urrutia and husband, Arturo of Albuquerque, Michelle Armijo and husband, Adam of Albuquerque, and Tanya Palmeri and husband, Vincent of Rio Rancho; one brother, Dennis Gilbride of Connecticut; one sister, Merina Gilbride of Washington; and six grandchildren, Jose Domingo, Thomas Otero, Adriana, and Alex Urrutia and Anthony, and Vincent Palmeri. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 20, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2000 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Hawkins -- Mildred Timm Hawkins, born August 9, 1918 in San Francisco, CA, has passed away on September 15, 2000 in Albuquerque. She grew up in San Francisco, daughter to George and Anna Timm, and sister of Paul Martin Timm. She once said that December 4, 1943 was the happiest day of her life because she married her one and only love, Joseph Samuel Hawkins, at the Post Chapel at the Presidio in San Francisco. They moved to Roswell in 1943, and subsequently to Ruidoso in 1949, where they owned and operated the Ruidoso Gas Company until 1966. In 1966, they moved again to Albuquerque. Her son, Timothy John, his wife, Mary, her son, Joseph Martin, and his wife, Carol survive her. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Thomas Hawkins, Robert Hawkins, Elizabeth Hawkins and Paul Hawkins. Her husband, Joseph Samuel; her daughters, Dorothy Jane, and Joanna Lee, preceded her in death. Hers was a love of family and friends, never forgetting to send a timely birthday card, and for some that meant 50 plus years. She loved blue skies of New Mexico, cooking, entertaining, sewing, robins, roses, songs from the 40s, chocolate milkshakes, fried zucchini, and her little dog named Annie. Most of all she loved life. Hers was a gift of an enduring sense of humor, an abiding personal strength, and a commitment to family and friends. All will miss her wonderful smile and her beautiful blue eyes. We will love you"forever and a day." Visitation for Mildred Timm Hawkins will be held at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 11:30 a.m., at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000