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Nanez -- Christopher "Chris" Michael Nanez, 24, a resident of Meadowlake, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2000. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Los Lunas and graduated from Belen High School in 1994. Chris was employed as a certified tech-mechanic at Motor Car Mall in Los Lunas for three years. He was preceded in death by one sister, Malisha Marie Nanez in 1976; paternal grandfather, Benito Nanez in 1984; maternal grandparents, Juanita Perez in 1969, and Jose Perea in 1987. Chris is survived by his devoted wife of five years, Judith of the family home; his parents, Robert Jose Nanez of Belen, and Maria and Ramon Hernandez of El Cerro; one sister, Patrulia Nanez; two brothers, Robert and Gabriel Nanez, both from Belen; paternal grandmother, Francisca Nanez of Los Lunas; step-grandmother, Mary Hernandez; step-uncle, Lorenzo Hernandez; step-aunt, Rosa Hernandez; his two nephews, Michael and Chris Nanez of Meadowlake; one nephew who is expected any day, Joseph Isaac Christopher Nanez Garcia; and his very special friends, Mario Orosco, Jason Garcia, and Dan Hunter. A Funeral Service will be on Friday, September 15, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Interment following at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Nollen -- Edna H. Nollen, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1970, died Monday, September 11, 2000 after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her two sons, and daughters-in-law, Elwood E. Alexanderson and his wife, Mary of Albuquerque and Elbert O. Alexanderson and his wife, Patricia of Pottstown, PA; five grandchildren, Russell D. Alexanderson and wife, Pamela of Albuquerque, Ellen M. Wilson of Rio Rancho, Tracy Knitter of Pottstown, PA, James Alexanderson and wife, Kathy of Highland, IN and Rebecca Alexanderson of Phoenix, AZ; six great-grandchildren, Taryn and Lari Wilson of Rio Rancho, Trey and Wes Alexanderson of Rio Rancho, JenniferAlexanderson of Pottstown, PA, and Thomas Alexanderson of Highland, IN; a half-brother, Harry Kledzik of Fremont, OH; and a half-sister, Helen Ball of Benice, CA; plus numerous nieces and nephews in Indiana, Florida, Tennessee and California. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 44 years, Emil V. Alexanderson and her second husband of 17 years, Jacob A. Nollen. Edna was born in Chicago, Il on October 24, 1906, spent her childhood in Maumee, OH, and later moved to Hammond, IN, where she met and married her first husband, Emil V. Alexanderson in 1929. She retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in 1961 after 26 years of service. Edna was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers in Chicago, IL and the Zia Telephone Pioneers in Albuquerque. The family particularly wishes to thank the staffs of Care-Free Living, 10916 Juan Tabo Place NE in Albuquerque and Lovelace Hospice for their kind help throughout Edna's illness. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Edna Nollen�s name to Lovelace Hospice, 5400 Gibson SE, Building 18, 87108. Services will be held Friday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Rev. Mick Erickson of Our Savior Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Perea -- Kenneth C. Perea, 42, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2000. He was a Los Lunas High graduate and later attended Highlands University for two years, receiving his diploma from Albuquerque TVI as a draftsman. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976-1978 and later with the Los Lunas Police Department in 1979. Trying out his different interests, Kenneth also worked as a nurse's aide at Sunridge Care and Rehabilitation in Belen. He was employed by Eul & Lopez Engineering Firm as a draftsman and was responsible for drafting beautiful homes in Valencia County. Kenneth's son, Kenneth Jr., and his sister, Anita Perea Munoz, preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Molly Perea; his one special daughter, Leeann; two brothers, Matthew, Leonard and wife, Vivian; loving nephews, Carlos, Michael, Andrew, Aaron; and one special niece, Rayanna. He is also survived by his many loving aunts and uncles. Kenneth was a very caring person and always had a great amount of compassion for those who knew him. With regard to Kenneth's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 7:30 p.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM, is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Potvin -- Margaret Catherine Potvin, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Sunday, September 10, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Mary E. Muller and husband, Pete of Walnut Creek, CA, Martha A. Reich and husband, William of Red Oak, TX, and Michelle C. Weddell and husband, Peter of San Jacinto, CA; sons, Louis J. Pitvin and wife, Jennifer of Galloway, OH, Laurence J. Potvin and wife, Barbara of Payson, AZ, and Gary M. Potvin of Albuquerque; sisters, Winnie Anderson and Mildred Jaster, both of Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death in 1980, by her husband of 37 years, Louis R. Potvin. Ms. Potvin was a long time member of St. John's United Methodist Church and was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. Services will be held Thursday, September 14, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Rev. Charlie Price officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Ratliff -- Betty R. Ratliff, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1992, died Monday, September 11, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Hutson L. Ratliff, Jr. of Albuquerque; son, Doug Miller and wife, Catherine of Roy, UT; daughters, Tammy Stone of Buchanon, VA, Sandy Mboh and husband, Paul of Gainsville, VA, Kathy Miller of New Mexico, and Becky Ross and husband, Jamie of Roanoke, VA; stepfather, Edgar Sweet of Sapulpa, OK; nine grandchildren; brothers, Jack Sweet, Frank Sweet, J.E. Sweet, and Mickey Sweet, all of Oklahoma; and sisters, Violet Chambers of Oklahoma, Evelyn Roisiter, Imagene Roisiter, Zeta Ewing, all of California, Linda Pippin and Sherri Ellis, both of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Vera Ruth and brothers, Bill Ruth and Leonard Ruth. Mrs. Ratliff was a member of Restoration Ministries. Services will be held Thursday, September 14, 2000, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Marc Baca and Pastor Dinah Baca, DD officiating. Interment will take place at Park Hill Cemetery in Park Hill, OK. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, September 14, 2000, 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn. Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Sedillo -- Melvin Sedillo, Sr., age 48, passed away September 8, 2000. He was a free lance artist and a good man to many. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Lorencita, brother, Lawrence, sisters, Alvita and Esther. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Mae Armijo; two sons, Melvin and wife, Rebecca, and Gabriel; three brothers, Richard and wife, Ernestine, John, and Charlie; three sisters, Dorothy, Frances, and Sadie; granddaughter, Risa Sedillo; and numerous other relatives and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Catholic Church, 820 Broadway SE, on Friday, September 15, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW, Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Snow -- Philip Gene Snow, 51, a resident of New Mexico since 1969, died Monday, September 11, 2000. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Gloria Snow of Sun City, AZ; companion, Mary Ann Snow; son, Thomas Allen Snow, both of Vallecitos; sisters, Ruth Ann White of Tacoma, WA and Gale Snow of Chula Vista, CA; brother, H. Wayne Snow and wife, Beverly of Chehalis, WA; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen D. Snow; and an infant brother. Mr. Snow was a graduate of the University of Washington College of Forestry. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are pending. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Turrietta -- Mr. Eloy Turrietta, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 12, 2000. Eloy is survived by his beloved wife, JoAnn Turrietta; one daughter, Donnette Hart and husband, Pat; step-daughter, Jana Lopez; two sons, Anthony Turrietta and wife, Stephanie and Raymond Turrietta; his parents, Canuto and Teresita Turrietta; four sisters, Marie Bernal, Julia Chavez, Margaret Hart and husband, Dave, Helen Oates and husband, Edward; two brothers, Vincent Turrietta and wife, Pauline and Fernando Turrietta; two grandchildren, Nicholas Turrietta and Kyle Lopez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Eloy was preceded in death by his brother, Desiderio Turrietta. Eloy was a member of the Catholic Church, retired from Albuquerque Fire Department (1986), after twenty five years of service, a former barber, painter, santero, a New Mexico tin work artist and a mariachi. He will be missed greatly by all. A Visitation will be Thursday evening in the St. Theresa Church, 300 Mildred NW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Visitation will be Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father John Plans. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Chavez, Richard Turrietta, Paul Turrietta, Steven Turrietta, Patrick Ortiz and Mark Aranda. Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Chavez, Desi Turrietta and all of his grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd NE, 87110. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements. .DMP
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2000

Anderson -- Anna L. Anderson, 80, passed away September 10, 2000. She was born September 27, 1919 to Ardith Shull and Earl Larson in Waco, TX. She married George M. Anderson on September 3, 1938 and was married for 57 years before he passed away in 1995. She is survived by three children, Martin Anderson and his wife, Sue, Edward Anderson and his wife, Betty, Sonya E. Day and her husband, George; six grandchildren, Brian K. Anderson, Candace Duval and her husband, Randy, James M. Anderson, Stacye Simpson and her husband, Jeff, Aaron Anderson and his wife, Suzy, Jason Anderson and his wife, Brandi, and seven great-grandchildren. The Andersons moved to Albuquerque in 1948 where she worked with PTAs and was a den mother with the Boy Scouts of America. They opened George's Fresh Meats and Deli in 1957 and built Lee's Apartments in 1964. Anna was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Yucca Temple No. 74. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE. Strong-Thorne Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed September 13, 2000

Atkin -- Frank Gilbert Atkin. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church for Frank Gilbert"Gil" Atkin, age 65, of Roswell, who passed away September 9, 2000, due to construction accident, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Rev. Steve Chappell of the First United Methodist Church will conduct the service. Interment will be a later date among the live oaks and wild flowers at the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Woody, California, in the foothills where his ancestors settled northeast of Bakersfield. Gil was born January 24, 1935 in Porterville, California to Frank Ellis and Ardis Clare Buffington Atkin. He was the descendent of California's pioneering '49er families. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Gail Elaine Smith on September 27, 1953 in Porterville, California, and they shred nearly 47 happy years together. She survives him at the family home at 6276 Old Clovis Hwy, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Smith and her husband, Ed of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Susan McGee and her husband, Danny of Los Angeles, California. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Smith of Rio Rancho and Julia and Jennifer McGee of Los Angeles. He loved opera, painting, animals, wrestling with his grandchildren, and his wife's good cooking. He gave quietly to those in need. Friends may make memorials in Gil's memory to the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell or to a charity of their choice. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
        Published on: Wed September 13, 2000