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Schifani -- Emmanuel Schifani, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, December 18, 1999. He is survived by his son, William G. Schifani and his two children, Allison and Christine and their mother, Ruth M. Schifani; as well as his son, David A. Schifani and wife, Marian, and their two children, Christopher and Kate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred. Gen. Schifani was born on July 12, 1916 in York, PA. He attended grade and high school at St. Mary's and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1935. Gen. Schifani attended the University of New Mexico, class of 1939. He was also a graduate of the Air Force Flying School, the Command and General Staff School, the Air War College and the National War College. Gen. Schifani entered the Royal Air Force in 1940 and in 1942 entered the U.S. Air Force, flying 65 combat missions in B26 bombers in Europe. He was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict in which he flew 20 combat missions. Gen. Schifani returned to the Air National Guard Reserve Force and became Chief of Staff and also Adjutant General of the State of New Mexico. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the rank of Lieutenant General. During Gen. Schifani's distinguished service career, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, State of New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Citation and several campaign and service medals. General Schifani joined Springer Corporation in 1945 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer. At the time of his retirement in June 1974 he held the position of Chairman of the Board. General Schifani served on several boards and committees including the Secretary of the Air Force Policy Committee for three years, the U.S.O. National Council, Past State Campaign Chairman of the U.S.O., Member of the National Red Cross Organization Committee in Washington D.C., Past President of the local Red Cross Chapter in New Mexico, Member of the Armed Forces Advisory Committee, Former Vice President of the Cancer Society Chapter, Former President of the Polio Foundation of New Mexico, Past Director and Campaign Leader of U.C.F., Former Chairman of Nazareth Hospital Board, St. Joseph's Hospital Board, Casa Angelica Board, Vice President and President Elect of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, City Commissioner of the City of Albuquerque, Board Member of Visitors and Governors of St. John's College of Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, NM, Director of the Bank of New Mexico, Allied Van Lines, Inc., Past Director of Mountain States Employers Council in Denver, CO and American Home Security Life Insurance Company. He also served as Past President of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Metro"70's" and Chairman of the Albuquerque Growth Committee, the Industrial Foundation of Albuquerque, and the Albuquerque Urban Coalition. General Schifani received the 4th degree of the Order of Knights of Columbus and was a founder and campaign chairman of the Carmelite Cloistered Convent. He was also a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher and the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. He was a Past President of the Albuquerque Petroleum Club and senior active in the Rotary Club. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, 87110 with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Private entombment of cremains will take place at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed December 22, 1999

Schifani -- Emmanuel Schifani, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, December 18, 1999. He is survived by his son, William G. Schifani and his two children, Allison and Christine and their mother, Ruth M. Schifani; as well as his son, David A. Schifani and wife, Marian, and their two children, Christopher and Kate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred. Gen. Schifani was born on July 12, 1916 in York, PA. He attended grade and high school at St. Mary's and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1935. Gen. Schifani attended the University of New Mexico, class of 1939. He was also a graduate of the Air Force Flying School, the Command and General Staff School, the Air War College and the National War College. Gen. Schifani entered the Royal Air Force in 1940 and in 1942 entered the U.S. Air Force, flying 65 combat missions in B26 bombers in Europe. He was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict in which he flew 20 combat missions. Gen. Schifani returned to the Air National Guard Reserve Force and became Chief of Staff and also Adjutant General of the State of New Mexico. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve at the rank of Lieutenant General. During Gen. Schifani's distinguished service career, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, State of New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Citation and several campaign and service medals. General Schifani joined Springer Corporation in 1945 and served as President and Chief Executive Officer. At the time of his retirement in June 1974 he held the position of Chairman of the Board. General Schifani served on several boards and committees including the Secretary of the Air Force Policy Committee for three years, the U.S.O. National Council, Past State Campaign Chairman of the U.S.O., Member of the National Red Cross Organization Committee in Washington D.C., Past President of the local Red Cross Chapter in New Mexico, Member of the Armed Forces Advisory Committee, Former Vice President of the Cancer Society Chapter, Former President of the Polio Foundation of New Mexico, Past Director and Campaign Leader of U.C.F., Former Chairman of Nazareth Hospital Board, St. Joseph's Hospital Board, Casa Angelica Board, Vice President and President Elect of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, City Commissioner of the City of Albuquerque, Board Member of Visitors and Governors of St. John's College of Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, NM, Director of the Bank of New Mexico, Allied Van Lines, Inc., Past Director of Mountain States Employers Council in Denver, CO and American Home Security Life Insurance Company. He also served as Past President of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Metro"70's" and Chairman of the Albuquerque Growth Committee, the Industrial Foundation of Albuquerque, and the Albuquerque Urban Coalition. General Schifani received the 4th degree of the Order of Knights of Columbus and was a founder and campaign chairman of the Carmelite Cloistered Convent. He was also a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher and the Holy Cross of Jerusalem. He was a Past President of the Albuquerque Petroleum Club and senior active in the Rotary Club. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE, 87110 with Father Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Private entombment of cremains will take place at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue December 21, 1999

Gaines -- Garrett Edward (G.E.) Gaines, known to his friends as"Pete" was born October 2, 1924 in Lamesa, Texas to Otis"Bud" and Irene Gaines. He is survived by his wife, Faye Gaines; son, Gary Gaines; and daughter, Letha and husband, Frank Redlich. Grandchildren, Victoria Gaines serving in the USAF in Littlerock, AR, Trey Gaines of Garland, TX, Shawn Price and Roxanne of Yuma, AZ, Tami Redlich of Farley; and great-grandson, Cody Gaines of Garland. He is also survived by a sister, Becky Sauble; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Pete was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers (Billy and Robert). He lived his entire live on his beloved ranch at the Point of Rock. Pete attended Wheatland school and graduated from the Farley School. Pete proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II as a tanker. He married Olive Faye Griffeth of Springer, December 23, 1944 and as a partner with his wife and mother operated the ranch until his death. Pete served as a Colfax County Commissioner for 8 years. During his term the Colfax County Hospital was built. He was Colfax County Farm Bureau President for a number of years, a member of VFW, American Legion and the Santa Fe Trail Association. He was instrumental in obtaining telephone, television and a rural fire department in the Farley area. He opened up his home and heart to people from around the world and shared his knowledge and love of New Mexico history and geology and stories of his life. Pete was a kind and gentle man who dearly loved his family, friends and fellowship with God everyday as he worked his ranch. Memorial Services will be held at his Point of Rocks ranch Wednesday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Goode officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Shawn Price, Trey Gaines, Oscar Berlier, Leo McCarty, Charles Morehart, Jim Spears, Jerry Stevens and Willie Wise. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of their choice. Direct Services, 343-8008, in charge or arrangements.Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was, there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well...
        Published on: Mon March 29, 1999

Gilstrap -- James Wiley Gilstrap, 75, formerly of Las Cruces, NM, died February 15, 1999 suffering from a lengthy illness of emphysema and Parkinson's disease. James Wiley was born March 25, 1923 at Maxwell, New Mexico, the third child of Joseph Ensley and Effie Eugenia Lusk Gilstrap. He attended school in northern New Mexico at Maxwell, Raton, Roy, Mills and Miami, and graduated from high school at Springer, New Mexico in 1941. He enrolled at New Mexico State College, joined the Advanced ROTC, and was called to active duty in 1943. After receiving Infantry training in California, Georgia, and Mississippi, he was assigned to the 97th Infantry Division and was attached to Gen. Patton's Third Army in the European Theatre of Operations. After the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, the Third Army spearheaded the drive into Czechoslovakia and met the Russian Army at Pilsen. The 97th was then assigned occupation duty in Japan. After being discharged in March, 1946, James finished the degree in Agriculture at New Mexico State University and started teaching Veteran's Farm Training in San Miguel and Colfax County, New Mexico. He married Rowena Ikenberry on August 5, 1951 in Springer, NM. He was appointed County 4-H Agent in Lea County, Lovington, New Mexico in 1954 and advanced to County Extension Director in 1956. He transferred to DeBaca County, Fort Sumner in 1972, and retired in 1981, making his home in Las Cruces, NM. They moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1996 to live near their daughter, Roberta Lasley and family. During his career, he served in many positions of leadership in each community in which he resided: post commander of Lovington American Legion, President of Fort Sumner Rotary Club and served on the official board of Fort Sumner United Methodist Church and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Las Cruces. He is survived by his wife, Rowena of Pfafftown, NC; three daughters and one son, Cathy Gilstrap of Colorado Springs, CO, Laura Pruitt, her husband, Norman, and two sons, Ethan and Jason of Okinawa, Japan, James Paul Gilstrap and wife, Gwyneth and daughter, Amanda of St. Louis, MO, and Roberta Lasley, her husband, Tim and two sons, Jim and Paul of Pfafftown. Also surviving are his brother, Franklin Gilstrap; and sister, Jewell Gilstrap, both of Farmington, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136, or American Lung Association in your area.
        Published on: Tue February 16, 1999

Hennigan -- James Hennigan, age 69, passed away January 24, 1999 at his home in Raton Sunday morning. He was born March 10, 1929 in Wagon Mound, New Mexico to the late Carl and Lorene Hennigan. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Hennigan of Raton; two daughters, Sharla and her husband, Steve Kirkman of Albuquerque, Debbie and her husband, Wes Floyd of Des Moines, NM; one son, Norman (Punch) Hennigan of Raton; two sisters, Mary Gayle and her husband, Bill Baker of Tatum, NM, Alta Kehoe of Springer, NM; two grandchildren, Alisa and Brian Hennigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Hennigan in 1950. Jim was a Rancher and Horseman in the Raton area and he was a pilot and loved to fly. He was a Gold Card member of the PRCA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 27, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. in the Errington Memorial Chapel. Dan Harkness will officiate and interment will follow in the Hennigan Cemetery on Laughlin Peak Southeast of Raton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Folsom and Desmoines EMT's or to the charity of your choice. The arrangements for Jim Hennigan are under the direction of the Errington Memorial Chapel.
        Published on: Wed January 27, 1999

Sena -- Viola A. Sena, 78, a resident of Albuquerque for many years, passed away Friday, December 18, 1998. Services will be Monday in Springer, New Mexico, times pending. Services under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Sat December 19, 1998

Mooney -- William Conwell Mooney, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 1998. Bill was born July 20, 1917 in Oglesby, Texas. He moved to Floydada, Texas in 1923. Red graduated from high school in 1936, where he played football, basketball and track. While attending school he was a member of the Future Farmers of America for three years. In 1936, he attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM on a football scholarship. Bill transferred to New Mexico A & M (now New Mexico State University) in Las Cruces, NM in 1938, where he graduated on January 15, 1941 with a major in Vocational Agriculture Education. Red took a Vocational Agriculture and General Science teaching job in Las Lunas, NM in March 1941. On June 30, 1942, he entered the US Army and took his basic training at Camp Roberts, CA. Bill then taught school to a group of illiterate students for eight months at Camp Brutner, NC. He wrote letters home for the students because all they knew was how to play cards and dice. Red then became Cadre with the Thirteenth Airborne. He stayed with them and went overseas January 1945. Bill went to ETOC European Theater of Operations in England, France and Germany. He also spent some time as a Glider pilot. Bill left the service in 1946 and took a job with Superintendent Earl Nunn of Des Moines, where he taught Vocational Agriculture and General Science. He then went to Roy, NM in 1947. Red moved to Springer, NM in 1948, where he taught Vocational Agriculture and Drivers Education. He would spend many extra hours with his FFA students who won many state contests because of his caring ways. Many of the students taught by Bill would become future teachers in New Mexico. Mr. Mooney retired in 1977 from teaching and then spent many hours at the Springer Senior Center playing pool and dominos. The center has lost a very special person and faithful participant. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cooper and Deliah Susie (Griffen) Mooney; sister, Dora Williams Lyles; brothers, NB (Nazareth Byrd) and Billy Griffen. His cousins, Byrd Terral (Buster Mooney), Farmington, NM and Jo Beth Walker, Lubbock, TX survive him. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alderette and Pomroy Funeral Home, Raton, NM for burial in Floydada, TX. Bill requested that memorial contributions be made to the Springer Citizens Center. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Springer, NM on October 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.
        Published on: Sun October 04, 1998

Johnston -- Robert O. Johnston, 72, died Friday, August 28, in Clayton, NM. He was born April 10, 1926 in Clayton to Olen and Dora Mary Johnston. He married Dora Mae Green on September 17, 1944, and she preceded him in death on June 4, 1995. He was a member and past master of the Clayton Masonic Lodge 323 A.F. & A.M., member and past patron of the Clayton Chapter #8 Order of Eastern Star, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clayton. In addition to his wife, Robert was preceded in death by one sister, Marcella Fowler; and by one great-granddaughter, Krysta RayLyn Johnston. Robert is survived by two sons, Robert R. Johnston and his wife, Jennifer of Albuquerque and John F. Johnston and his wife, Kathy of Springer, NM; one sister, Clara Ellen Blasyk of Albuquerque; one brother, Stanley W. Johnston of Carlsbad, NM; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday, August 31, 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Clayton with Rev. Andy Husted, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
        Published on: Sun August 30, 1998

Gaussoin -- Edmond Gaussoin, 77, died on June 19, 1998. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and great-uncle. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dena; his children and their spouses, Sandra and Gary Haug, Sharon Reed, Roch and Priscilla Gaussoin, Helen Gaussoin and Brett Woods, Kristofer and Terri Gaussoin. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Flannery and Martin Haug, Justin Gaussoin, Dena, Erin, Mallory and Michael Reed, and Maren Gaussoin Woods as well as by his widowed daughter-in-law, Theresa Flores; and his sister, Theresa Gaussoin; her daughter, Tesa; and her two children. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin and infant son, Dirk; and his brothers and sisters, Clarence, Louise, Herbert and Clara. He dedicated his adult life to children and education. He was born in Watrous and attended Las Vegas High School where he was All-State in football. He received a Bachelors in physical education and a Masters in chemistry from Highlands University and was a teacher and coach in high schools in Springer, Reserve and Estancia. After teaching in Lawndale, CA, and working as the Director of the Fresno California Teachers Association, he returned to NM as State of Director of the National Education Association-New Mexico. He was Superintendent of the Gadsden School District near Las Cruces and after retiring was director of the New Mexico School Administrators. He was a past member of numerous educational organizations. Until his death, he was a volunteer with the American Association of Retired Persons. He was an Officer of the New Mexico Educational Retirees and a board member of the Retiree Health Care Authority. He was well known at the Legislature where he had lobbied on education and elderly issues for more than 20 years. The family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church in La Cienega. Reception to follow mass at the La Cienega Community Center.
        Published on: Sun June 21, 1998

Fluke -- James H. Fluke, 72, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Saturday, March 7, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Judy K. Fluke of Albuquerque; sons, Richard Fluke and wife, Takako of Albuquerque, and Daryl Fluke and wife, Angela of Bernalillo; stepdaughter, Tina Marie Springer and husband, Donald of Greensville, TN; grandchildren, Helen Stipe, Beth Fluke, James Fluke, Carl Matthew Fluke, Stephanie Springer, Emilie Hebron, and Kellie Lynne Hebron-Fluke; great-grandson, Aiden Stipe; niece, Nanette Fluke of Albuquerque; nephew, Leslie Fluke of Loveland, CO; and other loving relatives. James was born in Deming. He was raised in Jemez Springs and in Albuquerque. James served in the US Army during WWII. He retired from PNM after 36 years of service, James was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 216 Truman NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue March 10, 1998