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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

Taufer -- Leanore (nee Springer) died December 3, 1997. Born in Chicago on November 25, 1908, where she lived until moving to Albuquerque in 1970. Beloved wife of the late J. Edwin Taufer. Devoted mother of Mimi Taufer Colquhoun of New York and Joseph E. Taufer of Fort Collins, CO. Loving grandmother of Dorian McDonald of Lafayette, CO, Kirsten and Alexandra Taufer of Boulder, CO and David Colquhoun of New York. Dear sister of Josephine Springer of New York, Belle Fields of Wilmette, IL, the late Rosalind Springer of Chicago, and the late Natalie Liswood of Toronto. She was also known for her wonderful sense of humor, her energy, and her extraordinary skills in handicrafts, especially in knitting and jewelry making. Professionally she shared her knitting skills with her hundreds of students in the Chicago area. She served as president of the Albuquerque Rock Hounds Club and was also an active member of the Albuquerque Cactus Club. Donations in her memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, 8403 Constitution, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
        Published on: Sun April 05, 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

Connell -- Eugene"Gene" Stratton Taft Connell, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died peacefully in the presence of his wife and eight children, Wednesday, March 4, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Billie Connell of the family home; sons, Charles Connell and wife, Joann of Oregon, and Steve McClure and wife, Karen of Springer, NM; daughters, Julia Horton of Albuquerque, Eileen Weber and husband, Jeff of California, Elizabeth D. Connell, and Linda Kaiser and husband, Chuck of Oregon, Mary Lynn Perkins and husband, Bob of Texas, and Amy Monsees and husband, A.J. of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Pauline Garza and husband, Zaragoza of Texas; former wife, Elizabeth H. Connell of California; and mother-in-law, Verlyne Younger of Texas. Mr. Connell was born in New York City, NY. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and graduated from Bates College, where he excelled in Track and Field. Gene was a veteran of WWII and Korea, having served in the US Army. He was the owner of Commercial Office Supply for 15 years. Gene was an avid UNM Lobo fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 10,000 Spain NE, with Pastor Russell Sorensen officiating. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sat March 07, 1998

Connell -- Eugene"Gene" Stratton Taft Connell, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died peacefully in the presence of his wife and eight children, Wednesday, March 4, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Billie Connell of the family home; sons, Charles Connell and wife, Joann of Oregon, and Steve McClure and wife, Karen of Springer, NM; daughters, Julia Horton of Albuquerque, Eileen Weber and husband, Jeff of California, Elizabeth D. Connell, and Linda Kaiser and husband, Chuck of Oregon, Mary Lynn Perkins and husband, Bob of Texas, and Amy Monsees and husband, A.J. of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Pauline Garza and husband, Zaragoza of Texas; former wife, Elizabeth H. Connell of California; and mother-in-law, Verlyne Younger of Texas. Mr. Connell was born in New York City, NY. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and graduated from Bates College, where he excelled in Track and Field. Gene was a veteran of WWII and Korea, having served in the US Army. He was the owner of Commercial Office Supply for 15 years. Gene was an avid UNM Lobo fan. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, 10,000 Spain NE, with Pastor Russell Sorensen officiating. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Fri March 06, 1998