Search Results

Nunn -- Earl Nunn, 86, a prominent New Mexico public schools educator, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001. He was preceded in death by Cora Lea, his beloved wife of 63 years. Mr. Nunn was born February 7, 1915 in Gainesville, TX to John Ruby and Elizabeth Nunn. The family moved to Union County in northeastern New Mexico in 1917, where he was reared on a dry land farm with four older brothers, all of whom preceded him in death. Earl began his career in education at the age of 18 in a two-room school in the little village of Mansker, NM. Teaching in the winter and attending college in the summer, he received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at New Mexico Highlands University and was awarded an honorary doctorate from New Mexico State University. He served as superintendent of schools in Folsom, Des Moines, Springer, Alamogordo and Las Cruces before retiring and becoming the first executive secretary of the New Mexico School Administrators� Administration. He was instrumental in the creation of the New Mexico education retirement system and advised governors and legislators on educational matters, including the state-wide implementation of the public school transportation system, the lunchroom program and free textbooks. After his retirement, he was actively involved with AARP and the Agency on Aging, serving on advisory boards with both organizations. During World War II, he was one of the 90-day wonders commissioned as a lieutenant j.g., in the US Navy. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions aboard the destroyer, the USS Mahan, sunk in Leyte Gulf in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Del Norte Baptist Church and the Gate City Lodge #11, A.F. & A.M. Mr. Nunn is survived by his daughter, Patsy Carmichael of Albuquerque and her children, Carlton and wife, Tiffani of Edgewood, Kevin and wife, Diane of Atlanta, GA and Kathy of Plantation, FL; his son, Robert of Albuquerque and his daughter-in-law and friend, Kathleen Nunn and their children, Reid and wife, Gretchen, Michelle and Tyler, all of Albuquerque; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd., 1111 University Blvd. NE. Private interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association NM Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon February 26, 2001

Butler -- James Edward Butler, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died, Tuesday, February 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Dora Butler of the family home; daughter, Malinda Merry Ortega and husband, Peter of Los Lunas, NM; sons, Edward James Butler of Norfolk, VA, Paul Stephen Butler and wife, Kelly of Simla, CO and Joel Oren Butler of Albuquerque; grandchildren, April Marie Butler and James Edward Butler both of Simla, CO; brother, Frank Forrest and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; mother, Margery Butler; nine nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews. James shared his love for all around him, friends weren't just friends but became family. He considered it a privilege to serve the New Mexico State Police and the citizens of New Mexico for 25 years. He retired as Lieutenant and Commander of the New Mexico State Police Swat Team after which he was a general contractor & owner of Leaf-It-To-Us. He loved the Lord and his church family at Riverside & Springer Churches of Christ. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Church of Christ, 3100 La Orilla Rd. NW with Mark McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE. If you desire contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children�s Home, 5700 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW, 87120 or Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110. French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
        Published on: Fri February 23, 2001

Butler -- James Edward Butler, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died, Tuesday, February 20, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Dora Butler of the family home; daughter, Malinda Merry Ortega and husband, Peter of Los Lunas, NM; sons, Edward James Butler of Norfolk, VA, Paul Stephen Butler and wife, Kelly of Simla, CO and Joel Oren Butler of Albuquerque; grandchildren, April Marie Butler and James Edward Butler both of Simla, CO; brother, Frank Forrest and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; nine nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews. James shared his love for all around him, friends weren't just friends but became�family. He considered it a privilege to serve the New Mexico State Police and the citizens of New Mexico for 25 years. He retired as Lieutenant and Commander of the New Mexico State Police Swat Team after which he was a general contractor & owner of Leaf-It-To-Us. He loved the Lord and his church family at Riverside & Springer Churches of Christ. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Church of Christ, 3100 La Orilla Rd. NW with Mark McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual Blvd. NE. If you desire contributions may be made to Albuquerque Christian Children�s Home, 5700 Taylor Ranch Rd. NW, 87120 or Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110. Friends may visit French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW, Thursday from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu February 22, 2001

Schumann -- Nelladean Faye Crawford, age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into the Lord's hands on October 18, 2000. Her father, Lawrence Leslie Crawford, mother, Nettle Faye Crawford; sister, Alice Thompson and nephew, Weldon Beard preceded in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack. She is also survived by her sons, Les Schumann and wife, Alison Schumann, Karl Schumann and wife, Jean Schumann; five grandchildren, Brett Schumann, Shane Schumann, Lesley Schumann, Edward James Anderson and Mandie Anderson; brothers, William Crawford and wife, Geneava Crawford, Tommy Crawford and wife, Velma Crawford; nieces, Janice Favors and husband, Gary Favors, Joyce Beard, Irene Livingston and husband, Kenn Livingston; nephews, Tommy Lee Crawford and wife, Tracy Crawford, Curtis Crawford and wife, Denise Crawford, as well as many loved great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nelladean worked as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager for 32 years at Dr. Pepper in Albuquerque. She was born in Los Torres, New Mexico in 1930 and graduated from Springer High School in 1948. Nelladean suffered many years from Rheumatoid Arthritis and her family takes comfort in the words of her granddaughter, Lesley,"Grandma is in heaven jumping for joy in her new body." Memorial Services are being held in Albuquerque and Springer, both. The Albuquerque service will be held Thursday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at East Gate Church, 12120 Copper NE. The Springer Service will be held Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Nelladean will be buried in Springer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 343-8008
        Published on: Thu October 26, 2000

Schumann -- Nelladean Faye Crawford, age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into the Lord's hands on October 18, 2000. Her father, Lawrence Leslie Crawford, mother, Nettle Faye Crawford; sister, Alice Thompson and nephew, Weldon Beard preceded in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack. She is also survived by her sons, Les Schumann and wife, Alison Schumann, Karl Schumann and wife, Jean Schumann; five grandchildren, Brett Schumann, Shane Schumann, Lesley Schumann, Edward James Anderson and Mandie Anderson; brothers, William Crawford and wife, Geneava Crawford, Tommy Crawford and wife, Velma Crawford; nieces, Janice Favors and husband, Gary Favors, Joyce Beard, Irene Livingston and husband, Kenn Livingston; nephews, Tommy Lee Crawford and wife, Tracy Crawford, Curtis Crawford and wife, Denise Crawford, as well as many loved great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nelladean worked as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager for 32 years at Dr. Pepper in Albuquerque. She was born in Los Torres, New Mexico in 1930 and graduated from Springer High School in 1948. Nelladean suffered many years from Rheumatoid Arthritis and her family takes comfort in the words of her granddaughter, Lesley,"Grandma is in heaven jumping for joy in her new body." Memorial Services are being held in Albuquerque and Springer, both. The Albuquerque service will be held Thursday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at East Gate Church, 12120 Copper NE. The Springer Service will be held Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Nelladean will be buried in Springer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 343-8008
        Published on: Wed October 25, 2000

Schumann -- Nelladean Faye Crawford, age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into the Lord's hands on October 18, 2000. Her father, Lawrence Leslie Crawford, mother, Nettle Faye Crawford; sister, Alice Thompson and nephew, Weldon Beard preceded in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack. She is also survived by her sons, Les Schumann and wife, Alison Schumann, Karl Schumann and wife, Jean Schumann; five grandchildren, Brett Schumann, Shane Schumann, Lesley Schumann, Edward James Anderson and Mandie Anderson; brothers, William Crawford and wife, Geneava Crawford, Tommy Crawford and wife, Velma Crawford; nieces, Janice Favors and husband, Gary Favors, Joyce Beard, Irene Livingston and husband, Kenn Livingston; nephews, Tommy Lee Crawford and wife, Tracy Crawford, Curtis Crawford and wife, Denise Crawford, as well as many loved great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nelladean worked as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager for 32 years at Dr. Pepper in Albuquerque. She was born in Los Torres, New Mexico in 1930 and graduated from Springer High School in 1948. Nelladean suffered many years from Rheumatoid Arthritis and her family takes comfort in the words of her granddaughter, Lesley,"Grandma is in heaven jumping for joy in her new body." Memorial Services are being held in Albuquerque and Springer, both. The Albuquerque service will be held Thursday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at East Gate Church, 12120 Copper NE. The Springer Service will be held Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Nelladean will be buried in Springer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 343-8008
        Published on: Tue October 24, 2000

Schumann -- Nelladean Faye Crawford, age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into the Lord's hands on October 18, 2000. Her father, Lawrence Leslie Crawford, mother, Nettle Faye Crawford; sister, Alice Thompson and nephew, Weldon Beard preceded in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack. She is also survived by her sons, Les Schumann and wife, Alison Schumann, Karl Schumann and wife, Jean Schumann; five grandchildren, Brett Schumann, Shane Schumann, Lesley Schumann, Edward James Anderson and Mandie Anderson; brothers, William Crawford and wife, Geneava Crawford, Tommy Crawford and wife, Velma Crawford; nieces, Janice Favors and husband, Gary Favors, Joyce Beard, Irene Livingston and husband, Kenn Livingston; nephews, Tommy Lee Crawford and wife, Tracy Crawford, Curtis Crawford and wife, Denise Crawford, as well as many loved great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nelladean worked as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager for 32 years at Dr. Pepper in Albuquerque. She was born in Los Torres, New Mexico in 1930 and graduated from Springer High School in 1948. Nelladean suffered many years from Rheumatoid Arthritis and her family takes comfort in the words of her granddaughter, Lesley, "Grandma is in heaven jumping for joy in her new body." Memorial Services are being held in Albuquerque and Springer, both. The Albuquerque service will be held Thursday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at East Gate Church, 12120 Copper NE. The Springer Service will be held Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Nelladean will be buried in Springer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 343-8008
        Published on: Mon October 23, 2000

Schumann -- Nelladean Faye Crawford, age 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away into the Lord's hands on October 18, 2000. Her father, Lawrence Leslie Crawford, mother, Nettle Faye Crawford; sister, Alice Thompson and nephew, Weldon Beard preceded in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Jack. She is also survived by her sons, Les Schumann and wife, Alison Schumann, Karl Schumann and wife, Jean Schumann, Edward James Anderson and Mandie Anderson; brothers, William Crawford and wife, Geneava Crawford, Tommy Crawford and wife, Velma Crawford; nieces, Janice Favors and husband, Gary Favors, Joyce Beard, Irene Livingston and husband, Kenn Livingston; nephews, Tommy Lee Crawford and wife, Tracy Crawford, Curtis Crawford and wife, Denise Crawford, as well as many loved great nieces, nephews, family and friends. Nelladean worked as a Bookkeeper/Office Manager for 32 years at Dr. Pepper in Albuquerque. She was born in Los Torres, New Mexico in 1930 and graduated from Springer High School in 1948. Nelladean suffered many years from Rheumatoid Arthritis and her family takes comfort in the words of her granddaughter, Lesley,"Grandma is in heaven jumping for joy in her new body." Memorial Services are being held in Albuquerque and Springer, both. The Albuquerque service will be held Thursday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at East Gate Church, 12120 Copper NE. The Springer Service will be held Saturday, October 28th, 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Nelladean will be buried in Springer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 343-8008
        Published on: Sun October 22, 2000

Pierce -- Bruce John Pierce, 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2000. A resident of Albuquerque for 36 years, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Lisa and Matt Spangler, Brian Pierce, Valerie and Kevin Jameson, and Andrew Pierce. He is also survived by his seven grandsons, Zachary Spangler, Bruce Kristopher Jameson, Nathaniel Spangler, Drew Jameson, Paul Pierce, Benjamin Spangler and Stephen Pierce.; mother-in-law, Armella Woodward; sisters-in-law, Sister Elizabeth Woodward IHM, and Sandra Woodward and brother-in-law, Dr. William Woodward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Sarah Pierce. Mr. Pierce was born in Westchester, PA on January 21, 1938. He attended school in Pottstown, PA, received a B.S. at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MBA Cum Laude at the University of Michigan. Mr. Pierce rose through the ranks at the first Bank of New Mexico and became the youngest CEO of a bank in the states history. In 1977, he formed his own entrepreneurial company and engaged in that endeavor until his death. Mr. Pierce was responsible for the Historic Restoration of the Old St. Joseph Hospital, the Springer building and the Rosenwald building, Albuquerque's first department store. He was on numerous boards in the community and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Pierce considered his greatest achievement in life to be his Christian family. He enjoyed countless hours of ball playing, fishing, target shooting, exploring the outdoors and fellowship with friends and family. He is a treasure who will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park NE. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Compassion International, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80997.
        Published on: Sat October 14, 2000

Pierce -- Bruce John Pierce, 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2000. A resident of Albuquerque for 36 years, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Lisa and Matt Spangler, Brian Pierce, Valerie and Kevin Jameson, and Andrew Pierce. He is also survived by his seven grandsons, Zachary Spangler, Bruce Kristopher Jameson, Nathaniel Spangler, Drew Jameson, Paul Pierce, Benjamin Spangler and Stephen Pierce.; mother-in-law, Armella Woodward; sisters-in-law, Sister Elizabeth Woodward IHM, and Sandra Woodward and brother-in-law, Dr. William Woodward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Sarah Pierce. Mr. Pierce was born in Westchester, PA on January 21, 1938. He attended school in Pottstown, PA, received a B.S. at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MBA Cum Laude at the University of Michigan. Mr. Pierce rose through the ranks at the first Bank of New Mexico and became the youngest CEO of a bank in the states history. In 1977, he formed his own entrepreneurial company and engaged in that endeavor until his death. Mr. Pierce was responsible for the Historic Restoration of the Old St. Joseph Hospital, the Springer building and the Rosenwald building, Albuquerque's first department store. He was on numerous boards in the community and served in the Army Reserves. Mr. Pierce considered his greatest achievement in life to be his Christian family. He enjoyed countless hours of ball playing, fishing, target shooting, exploring the outdoors and fellowship with friends and family. He is a treasure who will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park NE. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Compassion International, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80997.
        Published on: Fri October 13, 2000