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WELLS -- Claudie Ray Wells, 82, went to his heavenly reward on February 15, 2011, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He is survived by his son, Gerald Wells and wife Peggy of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Donna Ortiz and husband Carl of Albuquerque, NM, Diana Wells of Nogal, NM, Debbie Wells of Ruidoso, NM; sister-in-law, Judith O'Brien and husband Carol Finkbeiner of Tularosa, NM; brother, Bill Wells of Claunch, NM; sisters, Nora Austin of Estancia, NM, Dora Hubbard of San Antonio, NM, Lora Morris of Andrews, TX; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie in 2005; parents; three brothers; granddaughter, Jessica; great-granddaughter, Janise. Ray (he never used Claudie, most people did not even realize that was his name) was born August 30, 1928 in Gran Quivira, NM on the family homestead to James L. and Mennel Lee McDaniel Wells. He attended Barber College in Fort Worth, TX at the age of 17. He proudly served his country in the Army enlisting in 1946. He was stationed in Japan and Alaska in the medical squadron. He was later in the Navy, serving in several areas including Boston. While in Boston, he was set up on a blind date with Marjorie Sully, whom he married in Billerica, MA on June 14, 1952. Ray barbered in Boston until they moved to Carrizozo, NM, at which time Ray opened his own barber shop in late 1954. Ray and Marjorie operated several businesses in Carrizozo, living and raising their family there for 45 years. Ray became an ordained minister and was the pastor of the Assemblies of God Church in Carrizozo and later in Ruidoso. His dedication to the ministry led him to do visiting and preaching in many different places for much of his life. Ray and Marge lived in Nogal and Ruidoso, eventually building several homes and settling in Rio Rancho, NM. He was a faithful member of the Grace Outreach Center in Rio Rancho making many good friends there. Ray was a very special person, loved by many, possessing a wonderful sense of humor, and the best example of a kind, selfless, Christian man that we, his family will ever know. Visitation and viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2011 with Funeral Services following at 2:00 p.m., at Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern Boulevard SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Pastor Kent Barnard will be the officiant. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011, White Lake Cemetery, Gran Quivira, NM. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Fri February 18, 2011

ALONGI -- Helen Genevieve Alongi, 94, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by devoted family, caretakers, and granddogs. She was born on March 8, 1916 in Rockford, Illinois and moved to Albuquerque in 1951 with her husband, Frank and son, Carl, whom they lovingly adopted from Frank's Aunt in Sicily. Helen co-owned restaurants, including The Summit House at the top of the Sandia Peak Tramway, where she cooked and baked her famous pies. She was an avid bridge player at the Duke City Bridge Club and earned the status of Life Master in duplicate bridge. A devout Catholic, she was also a member of an Italian women's club and volunteered for Casa Angelica. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Maria Monastero; her husband, Frank Alongi; and all four beloved sisters, Josie Olszewski, Mary Sciortino, Virginia Domico, and Maime Ianni. She is survived by her son, Carl and daughter-in-law, Linda; her grandchildren, Frank, Gina (Max Turner), Lisa (Mark Gerteis), Marc, and Diane (Joel Berger); and great-grandchildren, Jillian, Sydney, Bridget and Capri. Those fortunate enough to be part of her life will truly miss her kindness, generosity and playful spirit. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at the Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be Frank Alongi, Marc Alongi, Max Turner, Mark Gerteis, Joel Berger, and John Cacciatore. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 or Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4200 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

BARNHILL -- Dr. Jamie Gwyn Barnhill June 8, 1954 to January 30, 2011 Jamie began her life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Traveling through the Academic World from Emerson Elementary, Van Buren Junior High, Highland High School (never letting people forget she was a Fighting Hornet) and then onto the University of New Mexico where she earned her degree as a Pharmacist in 1977. But with her constant search for knowledge, continued on to earn her next degree as a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Connecticut in 1986. From there she accepted a dual appointment with Tuffs New England Medical Center and the Jamaica Plain VA in Boston, MA. In 1990, Jamie returned to Albuquerque to accept another dual appointment as Chief of the Biopharmaceutics/ Pharmacokinetics Laboratory at the VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center and as Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. Her devotion to her research generated many publications during her lifetime but it was her passion for teaching that allowed her to pass on the knowledge of a career she loved, to well over 1500 practicing pharmacists over the past 20 years. With all the degrees and accomplishments to her mention, the one thing that Jamie will be remembered for the most was her unique, fun-loving and often irreverent view of life. She loved people and she loved to entertain. When you were with her, she made you feel special, and that you would always be part of her "Secret Club". Jamie passed away while on vacation in Connecticut at Hartford Hospital after a six week battle against a genetic liver condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, that she never knew she had until it was too late. Jamie is survived by her Life Partner of 31 years, Joan Korkie Kerkin; her mother Bobby Barnhill; brother and sister-in-law, John and Shannon Barnhill and their children Jacob and Emma; sister Lynn Barnhill and her children Mayzie and Ava; brother and sister-in-law, Ross and Connie Barnhill and their children Ryan and Rhonda, and Rhonda's children Sebastian, Michael and Matthew; and many cousins; Also her extended family in Connecticut and Massachusetts: Pat and Wally White, Wally and Katy White and their children Billy, Emily and Tommy; Stacy and Kim White; Barbara and Walt Darcey; Tom and Amanda Darcey and their children Aidan, Brenna, Owen and Will; Joan and Albert Kerkin; Carole Kerkin and her children Zachary and Sam; Lisa and Kevin Bundy and their children Paige and Patrick; and Chris and Chris Morgan and their children Kimberly and Michael, all of which were of great help and support to both Korkie and Jamie while they were there. Jamie was pre-deceased by her father, Jim Barnhill; her paternal grandparents, JC and Eleanor Barnhill; and her maternal grandparents, Robert and Gwyneth Taylor. A special thank you goes to the staff, nurses and doctors at Manchester and Hartford Hospitals for their wonderful care of Jamie. A Life Celebration for Jamie will be held at the UNM Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please come and join us, and share your favorite Jamie story. It is a family request, that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Jamie's name be made to the Alpha-1 Foundation (Research Organization). Donations can be sent by mail to: The Alpha-1 Foundation (Research Organization), 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33154 or on line to: www.alphaone.org. Hopefully this will help spark awareness and further research of this little known but deadly genetic condition. Please visit our online guestbook for Dr. Barnhill at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

BELEY -- Amy Jo Beley was born at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on September 6, 1964. She grew up in Tuscarawas Country, Ohio, where she was active in 4-H and the Explorers with the Sheriff's Department, and she graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1982. She was an EMT in New Philadelphia, Ohio and in Atlanta, Georgia and served in the Army National Guard. She was honorably discharged in 1990. Her lifelong passion for animals lead her to dog training; she became the first female K-9 officer on the East Coast. As a result of her search and rescue training and her willingness to voluntarily serve her community and her country, she lead and participated in many search and rescue efforts in Ohio and the surrounding states. In 2001, while living in Columbus Ohio, she and her dog Kayla responded to the September 11th crisis by going to New York. Upon their return, Amy Jo and Kayla received a commendation from Ohio Governor Bob Taft. Her compassion for others continued until her death. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Byrd and Ann Lynn of San Diego, CA and Arthur and Mary Henry of Freeport, OH. She is survived by her mother, Bonnee Henry, of Albuquerque; her sister Katy Nameth and brother-in-law Alex Levine of Los Angeles; her aunt and uncle, Jody and Jim Wheatley of Rio Rancho, NM; several cousins; and her beloved German Shepherd, Elsa. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Lomas Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Paws and Stripes, PO Box 46253, Rio Rancho, NM 87174 or to your local Humane Society or K-9 Unit.
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

BUNTEN -- Billye Lee. On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, Billye Lee Bunten, age 84, passed on to a new life without pain and the difficulties she bravely endured with the onset of diabetes that began twenty-five years ago. She was preceded in death by her daughter Nancy, in 2002; and her husband Donald, in August, 2010. They were married 65 years. Her two surviving daughters are Donna Bunten and husband Joe Roush of Olympia, WA, and Sharon Boyd of Albuquerque; She is also survived by grandson, Jeremiah Glenn and wife Amanda; great-grandsons, Mason and Brodie Glenn; dedicated son-in-law Dick Glenn; brother-in-law, Daniel Bunten; and loving sister-in-law Mary Ann Bunten, all of Albuquerque. Billye and Donald were married at Greenville Army Airbase, SC, on August 7, 1945. They lived in Albuquerque's South Valley for forty years before moving to Rio Rancho in 1986. Her entire married life was devoted to her husband, home, and family. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guest book for Billye at: RememberTheirStory.com. Lovingly Pre-Planned at FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

CARDENAS -- Gilbert Cardenas, age 92, beloved and devoted husband and father, completed his journey on this earth and entered into Eternal Life with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2011. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque, and a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Senaida Cardenas; his siblings, Lizzie Aragon, Lena Montoya, Virgie and Tony Cardenas. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Lucy Cardenas; his children, Delbert and Judy Cardenas; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitations will be Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final viewing will be Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Alameda Mortuary. Service of Christian Burial will be Friday at 9:00 a.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at San Carlos Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Fred Montoya, Mike Montoya, Marty Montoya, Larry Orona, Toby Orona and George Maldonado. Honorary Bearers will be Raymond Montoya, Elfigo Montoya, Jr., Harold Orona, Daniel Orona, Rudy Maldonado, Richard Mata, Danielle Lucero and Walter Orona. Those who wish to express their condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com . Gilbert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

COLE -- Jean M. Cole, 87, of Albuquerque, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 15, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano, Albuquerque, 344-9798. Jean was born February 15, 1924 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to James L. and Billie McDonald. She grew up in small Oklahoma towns with her two older brothers and a raft of friends. She later went on to the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and received a degree in Business Administration. Jean met the love of her life, Charles "Ed" Cole, while she was still in high school. Their love continued through his tour of duty in World War II, his career as a geological engineer, their early retirement to an Oregon ranch, a second retirement to Paso Robles, CA, and their shared life of adventure for more than 58 years. Ed died February 4, 2005. Soon after, Jean relocated to Albuquerque with her Labrador dog and constant companion, Dottie, and quickly made a new circle of dear friends in her church and community. Jean's greatest loves were her family and friends. She cultivated lifelong friendships through decades of correspondence, e-mail, and phone calls that continued until the day she died. Jean's amazing passion for life, her infectious laughter, and the depth of her caring will remain a gift to all who love her so dearly. A person treasured for her warmth, vibrancy, and sense of humor, Jean is survived by son, Charles, and his wife Janice; daughter Margaret Parks and her husband, Ken; daughter Nancy Cole; and grandchildren James and Tom Cole; Lauren Parks and her husband Kevin, Kristin Parks, and Ryan Cole.
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

DE LA CRUZ -- Nasario De La Cruz, 63, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 14, 2011. Mr. De La Cruz is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Mrs. Jesusita De La Cruz; his children Martina Gamez and husband, Oscar, Pablo De La Cruz, Manuel Garcia and wife, Ida, Juan De La Cruz and wife, Doreen, and Anjelica Gonzalez and husband, Ivan; his sisters Monica De La Cruz, Matilde De La Cruz and Francisca Garcia; 14 Grandchildren; and three Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gerardo Pena. Final visitation will be Friday, February 18, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Garcia, Juan De La Cruz, Hector Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Antonio Hernandez and Ivan Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearers will be Luis Garcia, Margarito Hernandez, Oscar Gamez, Aaron Gamez and Pablo De La Cruz. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

DOMINGUEZ -- Floyd Dominguez, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Truchas, NM, passed away on February 14, 2011. Mr. Dominguez is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years Mrs. Vickie Dominguez; his children, Joe Hernandez and wife, Gloria, Eleanor Hernandez and husband, Larry Muniz, Cindi Roloff and husband Keith, Theresa Hernandez and Patricia Young; his sisters, Louise Jimenez and husband, Juan, Evelyn Martinez and husband, Daniel, Lucille Martinez and husband, Dennis, Sandra Solis, and Lorraine Dominguez; his brother, Leroy Dominguez; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., at New Beginnings Church, 3601 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Joe Hernandez, officiant. Private disposition of cremains at a later date. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011

GARCIA -- Arthur A. Garcia, 71, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. To view funeral information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Arthur's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM, 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Thu February 17, 2011