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ROMERO -- JOHN SR. Age 77, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. He was born on December 30, 1933 to Elizardo and Porfiria Romero, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cristy H. Romero; son, John Romero Jr.; father, Elizardo Romero; mother, Porfiria Romero. John is survived by sons Alex Romero of Albuquerque, NM, Gary E. Romero of Albuquerque, NM and six grandchildren. A rosary will be held at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM on Monday September 19, 2011 at 10:15 a.m., with the mass to follow. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com John's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

ROYBAL -- SUZANNA VELARDE Age 83, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2011 at home in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Jacobo and Ascension Velarde; her brother Manuel Velarde; a niece Susan Ortega; and a nephew Lawrence Velarde. She was born on May 24, 1928 in San Juan, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband Jose (Red) Roybal; daughters Liz, Lucille, and Carmen Roybal; sister Mary and husband Eddie Gallegos and family; sister Frances Duran and family; sister Lucy and husband Robert Ortega and family; and brothers Delano Velarde and Jimmy Velarde. Rosary will be Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. with Mass on Monday September 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Both services will be at the Mission at San Jose in Los Duranes. Directions are North on Rio Grande 1 mile, West on Zickert (one block North of Indian School Road), North on Los Luceros. 2100 Los Luceros Rd. NW. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Suzanna at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

SIERRA -- TELESFORO JR. "PEPSI" Age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Rosalie Sierra; daughters, Stephanie Blumberg and husband, James, Evangeline Sierra and partner, Barbara Grimes, Mary Campelman and husband, Ken, Cathy Sierra and partner, Karen Wilkirson, and Nita Falter and husband, Mark; fourteen grandchildren, Michael, Paul, Mark, David, John, Sierra, Peter, Charlynn, Gina, Lisa, Mimi, Mark, Jon, and Elizabeth; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Leo Sierra and wife, Mary Lou and Peter Sierra and wife, Kathy; and sister, Julia Campos and husband, Ruben; and a large, extended family. Pepsi attended Albuquerque High School and worked for Duran Pharmacy and San Antonio Pharmacy prior to serving in the US Navy during World War II. After the service, he worked for the US Postal Service for 34 years. After retiring from the post office, Pepsi drove a school bus in the early eighties. Mr. Sierra was a natural musician and could play anything by ear. He loved to walk wherever he went. Pepsi's family would like to thank all his guardian angels who watched over him during his walks and gave him rides, especially Cheryl Luchetti, Andy Torres, and Zurii Hall. A mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 18, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at St. Mark's on the Mesa Church, 431 Richmond Place NE. Interment will take place Monday, September 19, 2011, 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French-University location on Sunday, September 19, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Should friends desire, donations may be made to The March of Dimes Birth Defects Fund, 7007 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite #-2, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or at www.marchofdimes.com/NewMexico. Please visit our online guestbook for Pepsi at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

TIBBETTS -- REGINALD FRANKLIN SR. 80, born in Accord, MA, recently of Bedias, TX, formerly of Stonewall, CO, and Albuquerque, NM, passed away on September 12, 2011, at College Station, TX. Reggie was a Korean War Veteran and 24 year retired Master Sergeant; U.S. Air Force, serving between the U.S. and Europe. Also, a member of the Masonic Order with Lodges in LA, CO and NM, a Sentinel in the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Post 49, Albuq., NM. Reggie followed three of his brothers into military retirement in Albuq., NM, and had a longtime career with Pepsi Cola while making many friends throughout the city with his hardworking and affable personality. Reggie also worked for Coca Cola Company and was a co-owner of RC Cola. More serious retirement took Reggie to Stonewall, CO and eventually to Bedias, TX where he enjoyed working privately and for Brookshire Brothers Grocery in Navasota, TX. Husband of Bernadene (nee Baker) and previously of the late Anna W. (nee Fernando); loving father of Reginald Franklin Tibbetts (wife Margret), Regina Ann Melbourne (husband Ralph) and Sandi-Lin Chavez (husband Tony). Proud grandfather of Tiffany Tibbetts Pegues (husband Clarence), Krystal Renee Gaffney (husband Jason), RuthAnn Elizabeth Tibbetts, Ralph Christopher Melbourne, John Franklin Melbourne, TJ Chavez, Dustin Chavez and two great grandchildren, Addison Riley Gaffney and newborn Kendall Elizabeth Peques. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents, Vera Emily and Robert Eugene Tibbetts, and six siblings, George, US Navy (Barbara), Kenneth Wallace, USAF (Billie), Robert "Bud" Otis, US Army (Ethel), Vernon Eugene USAF (Sally), Vera Louise Infusino (Frank), and Geraldine McCarvell( (John). Reggie will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-laws and friends. Please contribute to your favorite charity (Medical or Military) in his memory. Cremation to occur; and a service to be held at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver S.W., Albuquerque, NM at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011. Interment will be private. Care has been entrusted to Day Funeral Home in TX and Daniels Family Funeral Services, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

TORRES -- TONY B. Age 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born on June 10, 1941 to the late Epifanio and Ocaris (Barreras) Torres, in Las Palomas, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Torres; brothers, Epifanio Torres Jr., Daniel Torres, Juan Jose Torres. Tony is survived by his brothers and sisters, Veronica Estrada, Luis Alerico Torres and wife, Lupe, Maria Louisa Torres, Prajedes Torres, Manuela, Ashbaugh, Jose Torres and wife Lucienne Theobald, Ambrosio Torres; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 2:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque. We would also like to give special thanks to the VistaCare Hospice staff, especially Julie "the nurse".To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Tony's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM, 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

WIEDMER -- MARGARET LOUIS IVY Age 89, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, December 29, 1921 to Joseph W. Ivy Sr., and Mary Johnson Ivy. She graduated in 1945 from Wellesley College in Massachusetts with an MA. She left with her husband in 1950, for Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her husband owned an oil and gas business. She was very active in charitable activities with the Junior League and University of New Mexico. In 1963, she moved to Houston, Texas. Survivors include her sons, John David, James I. and Robert A. Wiedemer; three grandchildren, Seline, John, and Benson. The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Memorial Drive Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079, phone 713-468-8356. Flowers are welcomed or a contribution can be made to the Caring Forever Foundation, both care of the Memorial Drive Methodist Church.
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

ZAGAR -- ANNA MARY "ANN" Passed away peacefully on Monday August 29, 2011. Even a difficult childhood could not diminish the 95 wonderful years of Ann's life. For over 67 of those years she was married to her devoted and loving husband, Al. After his death in 2005 she picked up the slack and, with the support of family and friends managed her life on her own. Even at 95 Ann took pride in and maintained her lovely home and flower gardens. Born in Kansas City, Kansas on June 16,, 1916 she lived there until 1985 when she and Al moved to be close to their family in Albuquerque, NM. Leaving friends and siblings behind was hard, but making new friends was easy for Ann. She had many who loved her dearly and will greatly miss her. Son David M. Zagar and wife Peggy of Sandia Park, NM; three grandsons and their mother, David A. and wife Nancy, Tim, and Mary Ann of Rio Rancho, NM; and Chris and wife Kathy of Concord, NC; as well as six great-grandchildren, David Jr., Michael, Angelina, and Victor of Rio Rancho and Matthew and Abby of Concord have all been touched deeply by Ann's love and will miss her presence in their lives. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Anna's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

CUNICO -- MARIETTE C. (MIA) was born November 28, 1915 in Cuba, New Mexico. She passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the age of 95. Mariette was born on a ranch outside of Cuba, New Mexico, the oldest daughter of a pioneer New Mexico family. Her paternal grandfather, Guillaume Coulloudon emigrated from France in 1871 and was one of the stonemasons employed by Archbishop Lamy in the construction of St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The family moved to Albuquerque when Mariette was six. She had a beautiful singing voice and played the piano. Mariette loved music and would often sing for her children and grandchildren when they were small. Both family and friends remember her as a strong, feisty, and loving mother and grandmother who liked cats and who loved music. Mariette's many accomplishments include her fluent command of both French and Spanish fluently. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and later received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico in 1939 with a major in Modern Languages and a minor in Music. Marietta taught French and Spanish at the Sandia School for Girls, which later became Sandia Preparatory School. Throughout most of her life, Mariette was very active in several organizations, including the University of New Mexico Alumni Association, the New Mexico League of Women Voters (from which she received a lifetime achievement award), Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity both as a student and later as President of the SAI Alumnae Association and the Alliance Franaise. As well, Mariette was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Mariette was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Fred Cunico in December of 2003; her parents, mile and Apolline Coulloudon; her brother, Alfred A. ( Sonny) Coulloudon, and "Little Sister." She is survived by her brother, Roger F. (Buddy) Coulloudon of Romeroville, NM; her daughter, Juliette Cunico; son, Frederick A. Cunico; her grandchildren, Marguerite K. (Mimi) Peavy, Mariette F. (Syd) Peavy all of Albuquerque, NM, and Rachael Donaldson and husband Marcus of Portland, Oregon; her great-grandchildren, Colette Hardman-Peavy and Natalie Peavy. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of Mariette's life in the Chapel at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village, 5201 Roma Ave, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Mariette's memory to: Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity, Alpha Sigma Chapter, University of New Mexico., Albuquerque, NM 87131. Cremation has taken place. There will be a private gathering at the gravesides of both Mariette and Fred at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

ARBOGAST -- JEFFERY Passed suddenly early morning on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Jeff is survived by his three children, Jonathan Arbogast, Michael Arbogast, and Chelsea Arbogast; nine grandchildren; his mother, Carolyn Arbogast; brothers, Greg Arbogast, Erich Arbogast, and Conrad Arbogast; sister, Becky Arbogast Garrity; many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Manzano High School. Jeff worked in the Office of Medical Investigator, and retired as a Detective from the Albuquerque Police Department after 27 years of service. Jeff was very involved with the creation of the Albuquerque Police Museum. He had a love of police memorabilia and old west collectibles and history. Jeff was a generous man and very passionate about his family and friends. He was a hard working, dedicated, and warm hearted man who will be greatly missed by all. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Jeff at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat September 17, 2011

BELL -- OLIVE LANCE McCASKILL December 22, 1915 - July 26, 2011 Was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on December 22, 1915. She married Saul Bell in August of 1937 and they made their home in Albuquerque shortly thereafter. Olive and Saul raised nine children and shared 59 happy years of marriage. Olive was a gifted and captivating storyteller, an avid reader, and a lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She marveled at the world and modeled an attitude of curiosity and passion for her children and grandchildren. Olive embodied a spirit of adventure and boldness, and gave each of her descendants a deep appreciation for their family history. Olive was preceded in death by her husband Saul Bell and her son Mandel Bell. She leaves behind a nephew, Jamie McCaskill; 36 direct descendants including her eight living children: Elizabeth, Hugh (Margaret), Eddie (Pam), Neil, Alan (Audrey), Martin (Paula Crevoshay), Molly (Charles Springer), Bruce (Darcel); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); three great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Olive's name to the New Mexico Library for the Blind (1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, 87507-5166), a great program that provided her pleasure and sanity for over 17 years, or Open Space Alliance (P.O. Box 91265, Albuquerque, NM 87199), because Olive valued the preservation of New Mexico's beautiful open space and enjoyed seeing the bright green of their sorghum field from her south garden. We cherish our memories of her and will pass her stories on and on. Olive's family wishes to thank our many friends and relatives for their support and thoughtfulness. An open house memorial celebration of Olive's life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, in the Olive and Saul Bell Plaza of Bosque School, anytime between 10am-1pm (4000 Learning Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120).
        Published on: Sat September 17, 2011