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SMITH, DAVID W. David W. Smith of Albuquerque NM, age 48, died on February 5th, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. Mr. Smith was born on June 1st, 1966 in Borger, TX; he was the son of Carole A. Smith of Apple Valley, MN and the late Jack P. Smith, Jr; brother to Jack P. Smith III, Burnsville, MN and Meghan T. Knapp, of Hasting, MN. David was an Eagle Scout. He attended University of New Mexico. David worked as a manager at Starbucks in Albuquerque, NM and also worked at Kmart in New Mexico, Montana, Texas, and Utah He was a hard worker who was always willing to go the extra mile. He enjoyed playing football in his youth and remained a big fan in later years and enjoyed playing Solitaire and Sudoku in his spare time. David is survived by wife of 24 years, Denise E. Smith; daughters Dorianne, Sierra, and Sicily; and son Ryan. He is also survived by his mother; brother and sister; and 16 nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by all of his grandparents. Memorial services will be held, Tuesday February 10, 2015, 10:00 am at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for David at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Mon February 09, 2015

DANIELS, HAROLD MAYO April 10, 1927 - February 5, 2015 Harold Daniels was born in Walla Walla, Washington, April 10, 1927, to Ralph Lionel Daniels, and Lillie Maude (Smith) Daniels. He was married to Josephine Marie Keller on November 8, 1952, recently celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary. He attended grade school in College Place, Washington, and High School in Walla Walla, Washington. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Northwest Nazarene College in 1948. During college he was actively involved with student publications. He edited the 1947 college yearbook which was awarded a First Class rating by the National Scholastic Press Association. With a focus on preparing for pastoral ministry, he enrolled in Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, earning the Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1951. During his senior year he served as a student assistant in a newly formed Presbyterian congregation. Ordained in the Church of the Nazarene May 21, 1953, he briefly served congregations in Oregon and Washington. His growing divergence with Nazarene theology and practice led him to sever his relationship with the Church of the Nazarene and he was received into the United Presbyterian Church in the USA in 1958. He served as assistant pastor of First United Presbyterian Church in Kalispell, Montana for one year, then as pastor of First United Presbyterian Church in Conrad, Montana (1959-1968), and pastor of St. Andrew United Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico (1968-1978). During his pastoral ministry he served as stated clerk of the Presbytery of Glacier (1959-1968), and the first stated clerk of the newly formed Presbytery of Santa Fe (1973-1978). While a pastor, in 1965, he was accepted into the Advanced Pastoral Studies Program at San Francisco Theological Seminary, and received the Master of the Science of Theology degree in 197l, and Doctor of the Science of Theology in 1976. In 1977 he was listed in Who's Who in Religion. In 1978 he was chosen to serve on the national staff of the Presbyterian Church as director of the Joint Office of Worship serving both the northern (UPCUSA) and southern (PCUS) branches of the Presbyterian Church, with the office in Louisville, Kentucky. Upon reunion of the northern and southern churches, he staffed the Office of Worship of the reunited Presbyterian Church (USA) until retiring in 1993. He and his wife, Marie, then returned to live in Albuquerque. During his tenure in the Office of Worship his monumental responsibility was to serve as project director and editor of the Book of Common Worship (1993). It received wide ecumenical acclaim as "the finest printed worship resource currently available in the English language." A prolific writer, his writings on worship have been published in numerous books, periodicals and journals. He authored two books, and edited many others. His first book, written at the conclusion of his St. Andrew pastorate was dedicated "To the 'saints' of St. Andrew among whom he learned the meaning of Christian community." This book was selected by the Academy of Parish Clergy, as "one of the ten most useful books published for parish pastors in 1979." Ecumenism was a consuming passion for him, actively serving in numerous ecumenical agencies. He served on the Consultation on Common Text responsible for developing liturgical resources such as the Common Lectionary. He served a term on the Board of Directors of The Liturgical Conference, and chaired the National Council of Church's Commission on Worship and the Arts. After retirement, he represented the Presbytery of Santa Fe on the board of directors of the Ecumenical Institute for Ministry (New Mexico) during its formative years. He has been a longtime member of the North American Academy of Liturgy and the international Societas Liturgica. In 1995, he was awarded the prestigious Berakah Award of the North American Academy of Liturgy in recognition of his contribution to liturgical renewal and ecumenism. In 1997 he was given Honorary Membership in the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. In retirement he continued writing for journals and advancing liturgical reform. In 2004 he was one of the founders of the Association for Reformed & Liturgical Worship which is dedicated to liturgical renewal. He enjoyed hiking the mountain trails of the Northwest, especially those in Glacier National Park and was an avid photographer and winemaker. He was preceded in death by brothers, Melvin Andrew Daniels and Rolland Jerome Daniels. He is survived by his wife Marie; their children Stephen Daniels and wife Leora, Mark Daniels and wife Kari, Randy Daniels and wife Carmen, Beth Price and husband Bill; four grandchildren, Christopher, Kara, Jenifer and Jarod; and one great-grandson, Jacob. To share memories with the family, visit Harold's memorial page at: www.danielsfuneral.com A service will be held at a later date. Information to be posted on this webpage.
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015

SHAW, NORMA J. Age 77, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was born in Springfield, IL on October 13, 1937, to John and Stella Stuper. She attended Lanphier High School and worked at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL as an x-ray technician. Norma married Gary Shaw on December 3, 1960. Norma and Gary spent 18 years raising their family in Dixon, IL. She loved working as an elementary school nurse in Grand Junction, CO. She had a great sense of humor and that showed when she was with her children, grandchildren, her dog Lizzie and her grand dog Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Johnny Stuper. Norma is survived by husband, Gary D. Shaw of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Gary L. Shaw and Chris J. Shaw, both of Albuquerque, NM: daughter Jamie L. Shutter and her husband Jay of Austin TX; grandchildren, Sydney Shutter and Taylor Shutter of Austin TX; grandchildren Beia Smith-Shaw and Renn Smith-Shaw, both of Albuquerque, NM; and her beloved dog Lizzie. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Norma's honor to the New Mexico Humane Society www.humanesociety.org/about/state/new_mexico/. To share memories with the family please visit Norma's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015

BROOKS, FLORENCE BETTY Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, Florence Betty Brooks went home to the Lord on February 5, 2015. She was 96 years young. She was cherished by friends and family and will be forever in our hearts. She is survived by her son Albert C. Brooks and daughter-in-law, Diane Brooks of Houston, TX, their children Clay Brooks of Houston, TX and Shannon and Justin Farrell of Dallas, TX. Her daughter Cheryl Smith of Albuquerque, NM and her daughter Angela Pender and fiance, Joseph Dautevil of Albuquerque, NM. She has two great- grandchildren, Brooks and Henry Farrell of Dallas, TX. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Brooks (they were married 59 years and 11 months), her nephew Mark Harrison and her parents Camillo and Mary (Lorenzo) Arrighetti. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Mados, her brother-in-law Don Harrison and nephew Mike Harrison. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM and moved to Houston, TX in 2013 to be near her son and his family. She was very active with the Senior Centers in Albuquerque, painting, line and belly dancing in the 1970s and 1980s and later loved to play bingo. She was lucky in love when she met Howard Groves in 2004 at the Senior Center, who later passed away in 2013. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit our online guestbook for Florence at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015

SMITH, DAVID W. David W. Smith of Albuquerque NM, age 48, died on February 5th, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. Mr. Smith was born on June 1st, 1966 in Borger, TX; he was the son of Carole A. Smith of Apple Valley, MN and the late Jack P. Smith, Jr; brother to Jack P. Smith III, Burnsville, MN and Meghan T. Knapp, of Hasting, MN. David was an Eagle Scout. He attended University of New Mexico. David worked as a manager at Starbucks in Albuquerque, NM and also worked at Kmart in New Mexico, Montana, Texas, and Utah He was a hard worker who was always willing to go the extra mile. He enjoyed playing football in his youth and remained a big fan in later years and enjoyed playing Solitaire and Sudoku in his spare time. David is survived by wife of 24 years, Denise E. Smith; daughters Dorianne, Sierra, and Sicily; and son Ryan. He is also survived by his mother; brother and sister; and 16 nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by all of his grandparents. Memorial services will be held, Tuesday February 10, 2015, 10:00 am at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for David at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015

RONQUILLO, JOHN MICHAEL Age 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on January 29th, 2015. He is survived by his father, John N. Ronquillo; three sisters, Linda Bluestein (Rick), Anna Hasler (Doug), Paula Ronquillo Frederick (Smith); and one brother, Mark Ronquillo (Jeanne). John was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Betty C. Ronquillo. John had a wonderful caring and giving spirit. His faith brought him strength throughout his entire life. A Rosary will be recited on Saturday, February 7th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. "THOUGH THE VOICE IS QUIET, THE SPIRIT ECHOES STILL" Should friends or family desire, memorial contributions may be made to www.FisherHouse.org, (888) 294-8560. Please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sat February 07, 2015

RONQUILLO, JOHN MICHAEL Age 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on January 29th, 2015. He is survived by his father, John N. Ronquillo; three sisters, Linda Bluestein (Rick), Anna Hasler (Doug), Paula Ronquillo Frederick (Smith); and one brother, Mark Ronquillo (Jeanne). John was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Betty C. Ronquillo. John had a wonderful caring and giving spirit. His faith brought him strength throughout his entire life. A Rosary will be recited on Saturday, February 7th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. "THOUGH THE VOICE IS QUIET, THE SPIRIT ECHOES STILL" Should friends or family desire, memorial contributions may be made to www.FisherHouse.org, (888) 294-8560. Please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2015

TRENT, LORRAINE J. 1922-2015 Lorraine J. Trent, age 93, born on February 21, 1922 and passed away on January 29, 2015. She was born in Chicago, IL to Leslie Sr. and Bertha Watkins Trent. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Effie Hill and Bernice Sowa; brothers, Cpl. Nelson Trent, 1st Ranger Division, WWII 1943 and Sgt. Leslie R. Trent Jr., M.P. Vietnam 1979. Lorraine leaves behind her niece, Jeanne L. Kooi (John); great-niece, Julie Kooi-Schackle (Paul) their children, Lindsey and Justin; great-nephew, John L. Kooi (Duke Jr.); dear friend, Mary A. Kooi (Len deceased) their daughter, Gabrielle; a life-long friend for over 50 years, Alice Fisher who preceded her in death; Margaret "Peg" Murrihy and Tom both deceased, their children Tom (Colleen) and Alish (Tom) Deedre, Brandon deceased and Brian (Katrina) with many nieces and nephews; dear friend to Marcia Smith all from the Chicago, IL area. Lorraine graduated from Kelly High School. After attending Wilson College she was awarded a scholarship to The American College of Education. She was also a member of the Phi Delta Sorority and graduated second in her class. She then started working for the Chicago Park District for 38 years. Lorraine started out as a physical education instructor at Garfield Park, working her way up to Park Superior at Chaplin Park and was eventually promoted to Physical Activities Area 8. She also cooked at Dvorak Portage, and Loyola Parks in Chicago. Lorraine worked many years at Notre Dame High School. She loved her teaching career. Lorraine was firm but fair, she touched many lives and left a wonderful legacy. She danced professionally with Ernie Young's at the state fair, and also at the Chicago Theatre. After retirement Lorraine moved to Belen, New Mexico (Rio Communities). She then became very active and devoted to the Sheriff's Office as a volunteer. She joined Tierra del Sol Community Center where she was a member of the Golf Association and was a past President. She enjoyed two holes in one during her year on the course. She was active in many clubs and organizations. She spent twenty eight years at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She became a Eucharist Minister serving the parishioners who were home bound. Lorraine was a "Parish Marshall" in 2001 in the church fiesta. Lorraine was a frequent traveler. One of her favorite trips was when she and Alice took a "seven week" freighter trip, a three week African Safari, a trip to China, Tahiti, and many trips to Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands. As well as many cruises throughout Europe. After leaving her home in Belen she moved in 2005 to Brookdale Place Retirement Home in Albuquerque. She became very active there as a secretary and was on the welcoming committee. She always referred to Brookdale as her home away from home where she also enjoined the Holy Ghost Parish. A very special thank you to Father David Gallegos, OSM and Father and Pastor Tom Greaney for all their guidance. Also a special thank you to Father Stephen Schultz and all deacons for their leadership and sincere help. A sincere thank you to Father Mark Schultz's eagerness to help everyone from the Holy Ghost Parish. At last a special thank you to my loving family, my wonderful neighbors and friends, Bertha Lightfoot, LaVonne Alfott and ever so many more. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, February 6th beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made in Lorraine's name to Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens, 101 N. 10th Street, Belen, NM 87002 Sign Lorraine's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2015

STERNE, BRYCE WARE Bryce (Ware) Sterne, 72, Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 23, 2015 after a brief illness. Born September 23, 1942 in Amarillo, TX, he grew up in Severance, KS and lived in St. Joseph, MO, Davenport, IA, Indianapolis, IN and Toledo, OH. He moved to NM in 1986 establishing a Dr. Vinyl franchise in Albuquerque / Rio Rancho with his son, Douglas. Ware was a man that was passionate about golf and his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, crafting many beautiful items for friends and family. Surviving are his sons, Douglas Detwieler and wife Tami, Rio Rancho, NM; son, Dean Sterne, Tempe AZ; brother Kenneth Sterne and wife Judith, Alexandria VA; grandson, Jared Detwieler; granddaughter, Kaitlin Smith and husband, Matthew, Rio Rancho, NM; two great-granddaughters, Chyanne Bicknell and Tagan Smith; aunt, Phyllis Rumsey, Maryville, MO; cousins, Charlie Ware of Maryville, MO, Cynthia Grooms, Kansas City, MO, Barbara Collins, Highland, KS, and Karen Musselman, Arvada, CO. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean (Ware) Sterne and father Jack Bryce Sterne. A memorial will be held in the banquet room at the Prairie Star Restaurant (Santa Ana Golf Club) in Bernalillo, NM, on Saturday, February 14th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
        Published on: Mon February 02, 2015

LEE, NANCY MILLS Nancy Mills Lee, 87, died on January 12, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Day Lee; daughter, Pamela Lee Cranston (Edward) of Oakland, CA; daughter-in-law, Margaret Lee of New Ipswich, NH; granddaughter, Rebecca Lee of New York City; brother, John Welch Mills (Louise) of Kenilworth, IL. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Thoburn Mills, Jr. and Margaret Welch Mills, and her son, David Currie Lee. Born on February 17, 1927, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Nancy was an alumna of Flora Stone Mather and Laurel Schools in Cleveland. She attended Smith College and earned a bachelor's degree in English and drama from Case Western Reserve University. She did additional coursework in drama at both Smith and Bates Colleges. After WW II, she worked in Paris for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA), which was known as the Marshall Plan. On September 9, 1950, Nancy married Day Lee, son of Ronald Currie Lee and Louise Day Putnam Lee, at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Shaker Heights. Passionate about theater and music, Nancy performed and directed in three acting companies: the Dramalites in Washington, CT; the Stockade Players in Deerfield, MA; and the Arena Civic Theater in Greenfield, MA. She also taught drama and English at Bement and Stoneleigh-Burnham Schools as well as English at the American School in Lugano, Switzerland. Nancy served as the church organist and director of the junior choir at the UCC Church in Washington, CT, and she sang in the Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus (MA) for three decades. In addition to her involvement in the performing arts, Nancy was a published writer, archivist, and researcher for the Keene Valley (NY) Library and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (MA), where she served as a docent for Historic Deerfield. In 2006, her monograph, Samuel Willard: Minister, Educator, Musician, Agent of Change, was published by the PVMA. Nancy loved life. As a young woman, she enjoyed horseback riding, sailing, and swimming. She was also an avid reader of mysteries and literature, particularly the works of Jane Austen. Throughout her life, she traveled widely, dabbled in photography, completed the daily New York Times crossword puzzle, and adored standard poodles. Above all, Nancy was the heart of the Lee family, opening her summer home to every generation for over 40 years. She will be fondly remembered. Gifts in Nancy's memory can be sent to the Keene Valley Library, P.O. Box 86, Keene Valley, NY 12942, or to the Pioneer Valley Symphony and Chorus, 91 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. A Memorial Service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held at the Congregational Church in Keene Valley, NY, in the summer of 2015. Please visit our online guestbook for Nancy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun February 01, 2015