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VOLKIN, HOWARD C. Dr. Howard C. Volkin passed away on Dec. 27, 2014, at the age of 91. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Albuquerque. Howard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Appel Volkin; two daughters, Paula Volkin Kehoe and her husband, Steve Kehoe, of Boulder, CO, and Laurie Volkin and her husband, Richard S. Dargan, of Albuquerque; and a son, David Volkin, and his wife, Anna Hagen, of Lawrence, KS. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Jonathan and Lisa Volkin, Richard J. Dargan, Carina and Louis Kehoe; his niece, Barbara Klein; his longtime friend, Jerry Simon; and many other friends and family. Howard was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1923 and attended Carnegie-Mellon University, where he received a Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics in 1943. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy's new radar training program and went on to serve in the Pacific Fleet on the USS Escambia ship during World War II. He returned to Carnegie Mellon after the war to earn a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics in 1947 and a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in 1951. Howard joined the NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, OH, after graduation and spent more than 20 years working there in aerospace research. He met Hilda while serving as a research fellow in physics at Harvard University in 1956. In 1974, he moved across the country to join the staff at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, where he spent six years in laser research and development. In 1981, he moved to Albuquerque to take a position with the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell International located at Sandia National Laboratories. During his professional career, he authored numerous journal papers and reports and was an inventor for a patent. He retired in 1991. In his 70s and 80s, Howard returned to school to take graduate-level physics classes at the University of New Mexico. Outside of work, he enjoyed reading, cooking, the outdoors, travel and spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Howard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Tue December 30, 2014
WIT, HAROLD MAURICE Age 86, died December 14, 2014. Born September 6, 1928, Newton, Massachusetts to Martha Basist Wit (deceased) and Maurice Wit (deceased), older brother Phillip Wit (deceased). The boys were known as "Big Moose" and "Little Moose." Harold attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols, Harvard University (Phi Beta Kappa), and Yale Law School (Yale Law Review). Harold's marriages: Louise Untermeyer Frankel, Joan Rosenthal Sovern (deceased), Judith Ginsberg Wit, and Susan King Wit. He had two children with Joan Rosenthal Sovern: David Wit and Hannah Wit (deceased). He worked as an attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; was Managing Director of Allen & Company; and was on the Board of Directors at Toys 'R" Us, Inc. and MCI. He established the lecture series, "Living a Spiritual Life in a Secular World" at Harvard Divinity School. Harold was a Navy Captain in the Korean War (Battleship USS Iowa). He was a member of Pathworks: A Spiritual Center for Growth and Learning. Harold wrote poetry and authored the book A Shovel is to Dig With. He lived in New York City, East Hampton, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Harold built the well-known tower on his property at 17 Cross Highway in East Hampton. He headed Watchdogs of the North Fork to stop commercial development in East Hampton. Over his 40 years in East Hampton Harold planted specimen trees, acres of wild flowers, and vegetables. He farmed honey bees and harvested their honey. He loved riding his red tractor. He drafted and sent to the Supreme Court a bill to allow residents of second homes the right to vote in cities where they owned second homes. He was an avid reader--reading a book a day and several books at one time. Harold was an ardent Republican, a loyal American, and a true patriot who deeply loved his country. Harold was an eccentric dresser who didn't care what others thought. He was an outstanding cook and baker whose "Holiday Booze Cake" will long be remembered. Harold will always be known for his acerbic wit, sense of fairness, brilliant mind, outspoken opinions, sensitivity, and generous kindness to others. He will be loved and missed by those he leaves behind: David, Kathleen, Natasha, and Dylan Wit; Simon, Clare, Simone, and Clark Ginsberg; Greg, Enna, and Noah Roggin; Kevin, Jennifer, Jake, and Ryan Roggin; Kurt and Jimmy Serrano; Jesse and Keri Ryback; Luke, Ciara, Aibhlin, Rowan, and Nora Ryback; Petie Wit (his loving and faithful companion who sat on his lap until the very end) and Sue / his "Mighty Mouse", wife of seventeen years, who will carry his heart in her heart forever. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society (sfhumanesociety.org and 505-983-4309) would be greatly appreciated.
Published on: Sun December 21, 2014
ROMO, RICHARD R. Age 62, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away on December 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. He attended the University of New Mexico earning a B.A. in Political Science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 1986. He was a member of the New Mexico State Bar Association. Years later Richard opened Romo Law Firm in downtown Albuquerque. His unbridled entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch a successful e-commerce lingerie business, in early 2000 with wife Lisa. His energy, sense of humor and undying (and sometimes frustrating) love for the Dallas Cowboys will be forever missed- not to mention the biscochitos he made with his children each Christmas. Richard is preceded in death by his father Napoleon E. Romo and sister-in-law, Charlene Romo. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa; daughter, Lauren Elyse; and his son, Richard J.; and his beloved cat, Jinx. He is also survived by his mother, Alice Romo; brother, Simon and wife, Nora; brother, Vince and wife, Cheryl; father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Marlene Gonzales; sister-in-law, Gina Ikeda; brother-in-law, Lawrence and partner Irene; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 22nd at 10:00 am at St Jude Thaddeus Church: 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque NM 87114. We wish to thank the UNMH Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit for their excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to UNMH NeuroSciences Department.
Published on: Sun December 21, 2014
ROMO, RICHARD R. Age 62, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on December 12, 2014 surrounded by his family. He attended the University of New Mexico earning a B.A. in Political Science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 1986. He was a member of the New Mexico State Bar Association. Years later Richard opened Romo Law Firm in downtown Albuquerque. His unbridled entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch a successful e-commerce lingerie business, in early 2000 with wife Lisa. His energy, sense of humor and undying (and sometimes frustrating) love for the Dallas Cowboys will be forever missed- not to mention the biscochitos he made with his children each Christmas. Richard is preceded in death by his father Napoleon E. Romo and sister-in-law, Charlene Romo. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lisa; daughter, Lauren Elyse; and his son, Richard J.; and his beloved cat, Jinx. He is also survived by his mother, Alice Romo; brother, Simon and wife, Nora; brother, Vince and wife, Cheryl; father and mother-in-law, Gilbert and Marlene Gonzales; sister-in-law, Gina Ikeda; brother-in-law, Lawrence and partner Irene; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 22nd at 10:00 am at St Jude Thaddeus Church: 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque NM 87114. We wish to thank the UNMH Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit for their excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to UNMH NeuroSciences Department.
Published on: Fri December 19, 2014
MARTINEZ, SIMON PEDRO "PETE" Our beloved father, Simon Pedro "Pete" Martinez, age 72, of Albuquerque, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Pete was born on May 30, 1942 in Reserve, NM to Octaviano and Telesfora (Jiron) Martinez. He was raised in Corrales, NM and attended Sandia View Academy. He began driving a long haul truck from the age of 14 and retired as an independent truck driver at the age of 65. He is survived by his two daughters, Jodie E. Martinez and Jonie M. Martinez; his longtime companion, Stephanie "Tita" Martinez; his grandchildren, Jamie Anaya, Ashlee Angel and husband Albert, Haley Pipkin; and great- grandchild, Adrian Angel, all of Albuquerque. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit our online guestbook for Pete at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed December 03, 2014
PINO, RONALD F. age 52, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. Ronald is survived by his wife, Miriam; children, Randi Ortega and husband, Alex, Andrew Pino, and Quintin Pino; his sister, Monica Shahan; brothers, Anthony Pino and wife, Marilu, and Fermin Pino; grandchildren, Leandro, Cipriana and Vayda; his mother in law, Lydia Valles; brothers and sisters in law, Hector Valles and wife, Angelica, Lydia Alvarez and husband, Simon, Carlos Valles and wife, Irma, Yvonne Chavez and husband, Jose, Veronica Baker and husband, Terry; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 6: 30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to recited at 7:00 p.m. by Patricia Muniz-Roberts. Please call Gabaldon Mortuary (505) 243-7861 for time and place of Mass. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Sun November 23, 2014
SIMON, WILLIE J. Age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born in Garrison, Texas on July 10, 1948, to Willie B Simon and Joy Simon. Willie worked for the FAA for over 40 years. He has been a resident of Albuquerque for over 43 years. He was one of the founding members of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. He was preceded in death by his father Joy Simon and wife Elaine Simon. Willie is survived by daughter, Lisa Bolden (Alex) of Albuquerque, NM; sons Michael Simon (Curtique) and Jonathon Garrett; and mother Willie B. Simon. Evening visitation will be held Friday, November 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Carlisle Chapel, 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, 1000 Broadway S.E, Albuquerque, New Mexico. . In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Willie's honor to the United negro College Fund. To view information, the full obituary, or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
Published on: Fri November 14, 2014
ZAPLIN, MARK ROBERT NOVEMBER 3, 1952 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 Mark Zaplin, renowned art gallery owner, died peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. His family and friends were at his side. Born in Boston to Sylvia Cohen Lovit and Nathan Zaplin, Mark grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. In 1972, he and friends discovered a large collection of photographs by the legendary Edward S. Curtis in the basement of a Boston bookstore. This trove of images, from Curtis's thirty-year project documenting the American Indian, led Mark to the West and to his career as a dealer in fine art. After settling in Santa Fe in 1977, he traveled the United States exhibiting the Curtis works at museums and private institutions. Eventually, his interests and expertise expanded to include historic paintings and works on paper by the explorer artists of the American West. In June of 1987, Mark co-founded Zaplin Lampert Gallery on Santa Fe's historic Canyon Road; through his enthusiasm and effort, the gallery quickly gained recognition as a premiere source for the works of the early artists of the Taos Society and the Santa Fe Art Colony, and for American paintings of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mark's passions, beyond art, included the Grateful Dead, the Boston Red Sox, fly fishing, rafting the Colorado, and traveling the world. And, as accomplished as Mark was in the art world, his proudest moments were those spent helping people. He always had an open door and, in his "gentle tough" way, an uncanny knack for helping others to get to the heart of their challenges. We will continue to tell "Mark stories," benefit from his wise counsel, be inspired by his extraordinary and quiet generosity, and remember his deep love of family and friends. Mark is survived by his girlfriend, Mary O'Gara, of Atlanta, Georgia; his daughter, Jessica Karlin and husband, Jeremy, and their sons, Myles and Noah of Boston, Massachusetts; his daughter, Sylvie Zaplin, of Santa Fe; his brother, Alan Zaplin and wife, Hope, of Newton, Massachusetts; his sister, Ruth Zaplin, of Washington, D.C.; his closest friend and business partner, Richard Lampert, of Santa Fe; his former wife, Robin West, and their beloved dog, Mixie, of Santa Fe; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mark wished to share his deep appreciation and gratitude to Drs. Waun Ki Hong and George Simon and their staff and associates at Houston's M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and to the Cancer Institute of New Mexico, in Santa Fe. The service will be held on Friday, September 19th, at McGee Memorial Chapel in Santa Fe at 2:00pm. Private interment will follow. Friends and family may call at Zaplin Lampert Gallery, 651 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20, from 5:30-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4486. Please designate for research by Dr. Waun Ki Hong. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
Published on: Sat September 20, 2014
ZAPLIN, MARK ROBERT NOVEMBER 3, 1952 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 Mark Zaplin, renowned art gallery owner, died peacefully at his home in Santa Fe, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. His family and friends were at his side. Born in Boston to Sylvia Cohen Lovit and Nathan Zaplin, Mark grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. In 1972, he and friends discovered a large collection of photographs by the legendary Edward S. Curtis in the basement of a Boston bookstore. This trove of images, from Curtis's thirty-year project documenting the American Indian, led Mark to the West and to his career as a dealer in fine art. After settling in Santa Fe in 1977, he traveled the United States exhibiting the Curtis works at museums and private institutions. Eventually, his interests and expertise expanded to include historic paintings and works on paper by the explorer artists of the American West. In June of 1987, Mark co-founded Zaplin Lampert Gallery on Santa Fe's historic Canyon Road; through his enthusiasm and effort, the gallery quickly gained recognition as a premiere source for the works of the early artists of the Taos Society and the Santa Fe Art Colony, and for American paintings of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mark's passions, beyond art, included the Grateful Dead, the Boston Red Sox, fly fishing, rafting the Colorado, and traveling the world. And, as accomplished as Mark was in the art world, his proudest moments were those spent helping people. He always had an open door and, in his "gentle tough" way, an uncanny knack for helping others to get to the heart of their challenges. We will continue to tell "Mark stories," benefit from his wise counsel, be inspired by his extraordinary and quiet generosity, and remember his deep love of family and friends. Mark is survived by his girlfriend, Mary O'Gara, of Atlanta, Georgia; his daughter, Jessica Karlin and husband, Jeremy, and their sons, Myles and Noah of Boston, Massachusetts; his daughter, Sylvie Zaplin, of Santa Fe; his brother, Alan Zaplin and wife, Hope, of Newton, Massachusetts; his sister, Ruth Zaplin, of Washington, D.C.; his closest friend and business partner, Richard Lampert, of Santa Fe; his former wife, Robin West, and their beloved dog, Mixie, of Santa Fe; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mark wished to share his deep appreciation and gratitude to Drs. Waun Ki Hong and George Simon and their staff and associates at Houston's M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, and to the Cancer Institute of New Mexico, in Santa Fe. The service will be held on Friday, September 19th, at McGee Memorial Chapel in Santa Fe at 2:00pm. Private interment will follow. Friends and family may call at Zaplin Lampert Gallery, 651 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20, from 5:30-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4486. Please designate for research by Dr. Waun Ki Hong. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
Published on: Fri September 19, 2014
ORTEGA, SIMON Age 75, of Albuquerque passed away with his wife at his side. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eliza Ortega; his children, Michelle Pino and husband, Randy, Marvin Ortega and wife, Nadine. He was a grandfather to Brandon and Tiffani. Simon also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Monday, September 8, 2014 at FRENCH - University at 6:00 pm. Please visit the online guestbook for Simon at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun September 07, 2014
