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JORDAN -- MARY EUGENIA (GENTRY) Age 86, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed on to be with her Lord, Saturday, September 17, 2011. Mary was born on June 29, 1925 in Arlington, TX to Richard Ellis and Mary Edith (Little John) Gentry. Mary's family moved to T or C, NM when she was five years old. She resided there until college and marriage brought her to Albuquerque, NM. Mary retired from Mountain States Mutual Casualty Company in 1992 after 28 years of service. She was a charter member of Wesley Methodist Church which was located on 57th Street NW where she played the piano and served as choir director for many years. The last eight years of Mary's life were spent residing in an assisted living facility where she continued to bring inspiration and awareness of the richness in life to the other residents as well as the staff who attended to her. Mary began each day in prayer and ended each day in prayer. These prayers provided the strength that saw her through life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Ellis and Mary Edith Gentry; son, Gary Leigh Jordan; sister, Catherine Hall. Mary is survived by her son, Richard Alexander Jordan and wife Ruth of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Cathryne Marie Charlson of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Jeff Jordan and wife Tera; grandaughter, Laura Dalasta and husband David; great-granddaughter, Reese Jordan; niece, Karyn Archuleta and husband Thomas; niece, Jean Shultz and husband Ted; nephew, Russ Hall; grand-nephew, Brandon Archuleta; grand-niece, Shannon Archuleta. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you plant a tree or flower, and admire the beauty of life. Mary's solitude was to find the good in all that is living. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

LING -- WILLIAM (BILL) HALSTEAD Passed away at home in Whitefish, Montana on September 16, 2011 He lived in the East Mountains while working at Sandia from 1976 until his retirement in 2006. Bill was the son of Halstead and Dorothy Ling, born on July 5, 1944 in Albany, New York. He grew up in Laurens, near Cooperstown, New York and graduated with 24 students from Laurens Central School. He attended Amherst College, graduating with a BA In mathematics. He attended the University of Massachusetts and earned a Masters in mathematics. He earned his Phd in mathematics (Approximation Theory) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Bill studied overseas at Uppsala University in Sweden and the Max Planck Institute in Munich. He taught mathematics at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He spent 30 years at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was a supervisor for systems analysis. Bill enjoyed his work and his colleagues. He was at the same location as the President on 9/11, as the president travelled to a secure site. Bill was always a gifted and accomplished athlete. He played golf, squash, racketball, tennis, skied, and played football in high school and college. He loved music and could play the banjo, ukulele, guitar, and he had a great voice. He loved jazz, humor and told the best stories. He also loved languages, such as German, Spanish and Swedish and he traveled extensively. He was actively involved in his family, coaching basketball, attending and transporting to sporting events, and providing great instruction for homework. He was predeceased by his parents, Halstead and Dorothy Ling, his uncle Donald Ling. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Kaminski of Whitefish; and his five children, Cody Ling, Chance Ling, Cherstin Ling, Callie Ling, and Casey Ling, all of the family home; his sister, Sara Ling of Manhattan, New York; and his cousin Kathy Ling Mullins of Willard, New Mexico. Bill was the consummate father, husband, friend, teacher, son and brother. We will miss him greatly. Services are pending. Contact Austin Funeral Home wecare@austinfh.com
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

LUMRY -- ANNA BETH Age 88, of Loveland passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She was born on December 27, 1922 in Aurora, Missouri to Malloy and Elsie Gurley. Beth married Willis "Gus" Lumry on January 17, 1944. He passed away on June 13, 2000. Beth had lived in Loveland since 2005 and Albuquerque, New Mexico prior to that. She worked for the Wildlife Services in Albuquerque doing accounting. She also did volunteer tax work for AARP. She was a member of Faith Church in Loveland, the Red Hat Society and Yansy Group. She loved to volunteer with the youth at the church and was active with Women in the WORD bible study. She also participated in a Bible study at Sterling House. Beth is survived by her sister-in-law Rayma Gurley of Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Vernon and Richard. A celebration of her life will be Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service. Please view the online obituary and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

MADRID -- NEOMI BERNADETTE Age 49, passed away September 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her son Larry Andrew Madrid and her sister Ernestina Martinez. She is survived by her husband Larry Madrid; daughter Linda and husband Gabriel Pacheco; brothers Pablo Bachicha, David Bachicha and Estephon Bachicha; sisters Frances Sanchez, Martha Bachicha, Ezabel Torrez, Lydia Maestas, Evon Tapia, Angie Gabaldon and Lisa Pavia; grandchildren Gabriel Torres, Lacey Torres and Rodrigo Pacheco; also many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Wednesday September 21, 2011 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Pablo Bachicha, David Bachicha, Estephon Bachicha, Gabriel Pacheco, Mario Lebya and Domaick Torres. Services have be entrusted to Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, New Mexico (505) 247-4124 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

MAHONEY -- RICHARD J. The family of Richard J. Mahoney would like to thank all the relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy at a time when it was greatly appreciated. Services entrusted to Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

OLSON -- DAVID SCOTT LT. COL. USAF (RET) Went home to be with his heavenly family Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was surrounded by family and especially his loving wife of 48 years, Toni Olson. David was born in Kenedy, Texas August 14, 1940 to Paul Bernard and Winnie Ruth Scott Olson. He grew up on the family farm in Pawnee, TX. He attended public school in Pawnee, and graduated Valedictorian of his high school graduating class in 1958. Dave and Claudia Antoinette 'Toni' Hensell were married June 1, 1963 in Toni's hometown of Fredericksburg, TX. David graduated from Southwest Texas State College with a BS in Chemistry in 1962. He accepted a commission into the United States Air Force as a 2nd lieutenant and immediately began work on his MA in Physical Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Upon completion of his degree, Toni and Dave relocated to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, where he began his lifelong career as a teacher and mentor. The family returned to Texas in 1968 with daughter Teri, for Dave to begin his continuing studies in chemistry. He completed his PhD in 1970. During their time in Austin, Vicki was added to the family, and upon returning to the Air Force Academy in 1970, David, Jr. was born. David completed a 23 year career in the USAF and retired in 1985, having achieved the rank of LtCol. He subsequently continued to work as technical program manager for Hughes Corp., Kaman Sciences, and ITT Corp., all headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with final retirement in August 2008. He is remembered by family and friends as a positive influence in scholarly achievement, as well as church, family, and community endeavors. David is survived by his wife Toni; daughters Teri Lea Olson Gruda and husband Jeff of Albuquerque, VickiRuth Olson Morana and husband John of Portland, OR; son, Dr. David S. Olson, Jr., MD, of Albuquerque. He is survived by four grandchildren, Keaton and Lauren Gruda and Kylie and Vincent Morana. David is also survived by his brother Doug Olson and wife Lucie of San Antonio, TX.; three sisters-in-law: Jimmie Hensell, Corpus Christi, TX, Cathryn Hensell-Morales and husband Pete of Fredericksburg, TX, Jean HensellAndrews and Josyph of Knoxville, IA, brother-in-law James L. Hensell, Jr. of Hondo, TX. Survivors also include his Aunt Dottie Rayburn of Kenedy, TX and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents P.B. and Winnie Ruth Olson, and his wife's parents James and Hope Hensell. There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Saint Stephen's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM at 4:00 pm with reception following in the church hall. There will be a graveside service on September 24, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Pawnee Cemetery, with an open house in Pawnee at PB and Winnie Ruth's House. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given in his name to: Pawnee United Methodist Church, Pawnee, TX, St. Steven's United Methodist Church, or the charity of choice.
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

PERKINS -- NAN Was born November 05, 1930 and passed away September 08, 2011. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, September 24, at 10:00 am at Sierra Vista Baptist Church, 104 La Luna Place, Rio Communities in Belen, NM. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 505-764-9663
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

REHFELD -- TOM Passed away on September 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Amy; sons Jake and Will all of Albuquerque; his brother James of Cottonwood, Arizona. Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1955, Tom's career in Advertising and Marketing Research took him to El Paso, Santa Fe and finally Albuquerque where he was a resident for over 30 years. He most recently served as Senior Research Director for Ameritest CY Research. Tom earned his bachelors degree from Grinnell College and his master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He left us much too soon but touched many, both personally and professionally, with his keen insight and intelligence, wry sense of humor and generous spirit. A memorial service celebrating Tom's life will be held at Saint Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal church, 425 University NE, on October 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm, in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Tom's memory may be made to Grinnell College by using the Make a Gift Link at: www.grinnell.edu
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

RICE -- DAVID ALLEN Age 74, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com David's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011

SEDILLO -- ANDREW THOMAS Age 48, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Andrew's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Tue September 20, 2011