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FLORES -- Fabiola D. Flores died in her home on February 1, 2004. She is survived by her seven sisters, Sally Amador, Katie Montoya, Mary L. Holgin, Rose Mary Fernandes, Rosalie Astorga, Corine Dines and Mary Ann R. Services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2004, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Direct Services, 2919 4th St.
        Published on: Thu February 05, 2004

RIVAS -- Mrs. Dorothy J. Rivas, 85, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 27, 2004. Mrs. Rivas is survived by her two daughters, Rosemary Tafoya and husband, Jerry, Lizz Rivas and boy friend. Johnny Olguin; two sons, Ramon Rivas Jr., Leo Benavidez and wife, Louise; two sisters, Mary Griego and husband, Gilbert Sr., and Emma Montoya; two brothers, George Humphrey and wife, Patsy, Richard Humphrey and wife, Elizabeth; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Rivas was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Rivas Sr. Mrs. Rivas was member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Rivas will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Herman Flores. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m by Father Robert Lancaster. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be George Griego, Steven Tafoya, Daniel Griego, Leo Benavidez Jr., Gilbert Griego Sr., and Gilbert Griego Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Sean Humphrey, Donny Griego, Vincent Urias and Angela Rivas. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 01, 2004

RIVAS -- Mrs. Dorothy J. Rivas, 85, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 27, 2004. Mrs. Rivas is survived by her two daughters, Rosemary Tafoya and husband, Jerry, Lizz Rivas and boy friend. Johnny Olguin; two sons, Ramon Rivas Jr., Leo Benavidez and wife, Louise; two sisters, Mary Griego and husband Gilbert Sr., and Emma Montoya; two brothers, George Humphrey and wife, Patsy, Richard Humphrey and wife, Elizabeth; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Rivas was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Rivas Sr. Mrs. Rivas was member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Rivas will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Herman Flores. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m by Father Robert Lancaster. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be, Gerald Tafoya, Steven Tafoya, Dominic Tafoya, Leo Benavidez Jr., Gary Humphrey and Gilbert Griego Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be, Sean Humphrey, Donny Griego and George Griego. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu January 29, 2004

FRANKLIN -- James Anthony Franklin, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 14 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. James was born January 15, 1934 the son of Robert K. and Mary Ellen Kelly Franklin in Brooklyn, New York. After coming to New Mexico, he was an Evidence Technician with the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, the Italian American Club, and the Policeman's Benevolent Association. James is survived by five children, Michael Franklin and wife, Peggy of Rio Rancho, Theresa Bryant and husband, Jared of Rio Rancho, Robert Franklin and wife, Lidey of New York, Lori Franklin and Cindy Flores of Nevada; one sister, Mary Velletta of New Mexico; one brother, Gerard Franklin of Colorado; and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be held for James on Saturday, November 15, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 16, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be provided by the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. Military Honors will be presented by the New Mexico Honor Guard. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Sat November 15, 2003

FRANKLIN -- James Anthony Franklin, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 14 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2003. James was born January 15, 1934 the son of Robert K. and Mary Ellen Kelly Franklin in Brooklyn, New York. After coming to New Mexico, he was an Evidence Technician with the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, the Italian American Club, and the Policeman's Benevolent Association. James is survived by five children, Michael Franklin and wife, Peggy of Rio Rancho, Theresa Bryant and husband, Jared of Rio Rancho, Robert Franklin and wife, Lidey of New York, Lori Franklin and Cindy Flores of Nevada; one sister, Mary Velletta of New Mexico; one brother, Gerard Franklin of Colorado; and ten grandchildren. Visitation will be held for James on Saturday, November 15, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 16, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, November 17, 2003 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be provided by the Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety. Military Honors will be presented by the New Mexico Honor Guard. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Fri November 14, 2003

RIVERA -- Mary Helen Rivera, 63, a longtime resident of Corona, NM, passed away, Sunday November 2, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 27, 1940, in Corona, NM, to Jacinto and Elvira (Baros) Flores. She married Ismael Rivera in Corona, NM, on January 11, 1958. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Ismael Rivera, of Corona, NM; two sons Rick and wife Joan Rivera, of Albuquerque, NM, and James Rivera, of Corona, NM; one daughter Marietta Rivera Gallegos and husband Louis Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; best friend Jessie Garcia; four sisters, Amelia Maldonado, Odellia Tapia, Betty Rael, and Jean Chavez; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A rosary will be recited Tuesday Nov. 4, 2003-7:00 PM & Mass will be celebrated Wednesday November 5, 2003-10:00 AM, both at Ascension Catholic Church, in Albuquerque, NM. Burial will follow at the Corona Cemetery in Corona, NM. Pallbearers will be Jarrod Gallegos, Jason Gallegos, Eric Gallegos, Joey Rivera, Larry Chavez, Randy Maldonado, and Pat Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ernest Lucero, Luis Perea, Alfred Rael, Ernest Tapia, Tony Flores. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to; Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Moriarty, NM 832-6130
        Published on: Wed November 05, 2003

RIVERA -- Mary Helen Rivera, 63, a longtime resident of Corona, NM, passed away, Sunday November 2, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 27, 1940, in Corona, NM, to Jacinto and Elvira (Baros) Flores. She married Ismael Rivera in Corona, NM, on January 11, 1958. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Ismael Rivera, of Corona, NM; two sons Rick and wife Joan Rivera, of Albuquerque, NM, and James Rivera, of Corona, NM; one daughter Marietta Rivera Gallegos and husband Louis Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; best friend Jessie Garcia; four sisters, Amelia Maldonado, Odellia Tapia, Betty Rael, and Jean Chavez; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A rosary will be recited Tuesday Nov. 4, 2003-7:00 PM & Mass will be celebrated Wednesday November 5, 2003-10:00 AM, both at Ascension Catholic Church, in Albuquerque, NM. Burial will follow at the Corona Cemetery in Corona, NM. Pallbearers will be Jarrod Gallegos, Jason Gallegos, Eric Gallegos, Joey Rivera, Larry Chavez, Randy Maldonado, and Pat Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ernest Lucero, Luis Perea, Alfred Rael, Ernest Tapia, Tony Flores. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to; Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Moriarty, NM 832-6130
        Published on: Tue November 04, 2003

SANCHEZ -- Mrs. Emma Candelaria Sanchez, 94, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 16, 2003 at home with her loving daughter, Mary Lou, at her side. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by three daughters, Emily Martinez and husband. Johnny, Rosie Serna and Mary Lou Saavedra and husband, Felix; five sons, Charles Sanchez and wife, Dolores, Willie Sanchez and wife, Josephine, Eusebio Sanchez Jr., Paul Sanchez and wife, Patricia, Johnny Sanchez and wife, Sandra; one brother, Epifanio Candelaria; 37 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; special niece, Frances Gonzales; Special granddaughter, Evelyn Costales; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sanchez was preceded in death by her husband, Eusebio Sanchez Sr.; her daughter, Lucy Tafoya; her grandsons, Willie Sanchez Jr. and Victor Anaya; and her son in law, Eloy Serna. Mrs. Sanchez was a member of the Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart League, a pioneer of the San Jose Community, was an avid bingo player and had a great sense of humor. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Catholic Church, 2401 Broadway SE with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Herman Flores. Final visitation will be Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Terry Messer. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sanchez, Anthony Brown, Brandon Sanchez, Jake Saavedra, Michael Sanchez and Ron Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Evelyn Costales, Paulette Dugas, Tisha Friesen, Loretta Martinez, Janice Martinez, Sarah Ruiz, Carolyne Tomlin, Emma Kotibi and Angel Saavedra. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri September 19, 2003

NOGALES -- Joe Nogales, 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003. He is survived by his brothers, Louis Nogales and wife, Gloria and John Nogales and wife, Julianne; sisters, Mary Helen Flores and husband, Ted, all of Albuquerque and Rose Ann Valenzuela of Las Cruces; fiancee, Maria Sommers of Las Cruces; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalio "Rosy" and Elaisa Nogales and nephew, Louis Nogales, Jr. Mr. Nogales served in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1955 to 1959. He volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul at Holy Ghost Church for many years and he also volunteered at the VA Hospital for many years. Rosary will be recited Friday, 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mass at 9:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona SE, with Father Thomas J. Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Ted A. Flores, Frank M. Flores, Joey Nogales, Fred Nogales, Daniel Nogales and Luke Nogales. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Flores and Tano Valenzuela. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333.
        Published on: Fri September 19, 2003

NOGALES -- Joe Nogales, 66, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003. He is survived by his brothers, Louis Nogales and wife, Gloria and John Nogales and wife, Julianne; sisters, Mary Helen Flores and husband, Ted, all of Albuquerque and Rose Ann Valenzuela of Las Cruces; fiance, Maria Sommers of Las Cruces; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalio "Rosy" and Elaisa Nogales and nephew, Louis Nogales, Jr. Mr. Nogales served in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1955 to 1959. He volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul at Holy Ghost Church for many years and he also volunteered at the VA Hospital for many years. Rosary will be recited Friday, 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mass at 9:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona SE, with Father Thomas J. Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Ted A. Flores, Frank M. Flores, Joey Nogales, Fred Nogales, Daniel Nogales and Luke Nogales. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Flores and Tano Valenzuela. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu September 18, 2003