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SANCHEZ -- Mr. Guadalupe ( Lupe ) Sanchez, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 4, 2004. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mrs. Ologia Sanchez. He is also survived by one son, Harry Sanchez; grandchildren, Logie, Maria, Crissy, Cipy Jr., Vanessa, Juan Jr., Fernando, Augustine, Vienza, Matthew, Paul, Bernardo, and Mario; 22 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cristobal Sanchez and Elias Sanchez; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his parents, Theodosio A.and Luz Sanchez; his children, Mary Jane Gallegos, Diana Gutierrez, and JR. Sanchez; two grandchildren, Martin and Rosalea. Mr. Sanchez was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War I I. A visitation for Mr. Sanchez will be Saturday afternoon, August 7, 2004 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Christopher Hanson. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Bernardo Gallegos, Mario Gallegos, Cipy Gutierrez Jr., Paul Maldonado, Tony Carrillo, Toby Gutierrez, and Michael Perea. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat August 07, 2004

URBAN -- Martin S. Urban, Sr., 70, of Sile, New Mexico, was called home by our heavenly Father on August 3, 2004, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Flora Urban; children, Marlin Johnston, Lorraine Urban, Elizabeth Urban, Rita and Curtis Urban, Martin Jr. and Sandra Urban, Victoria Urban and Wayne Dominguez, Loretta Urban and Max Flores, and David and Lorrieann Urban; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; his brother, Manuel Urban and sister-in-law, Rosie; his sister, Josie and brother-in-law, Amundo Quintanilla; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who devoted his life to his family. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. His faith was glorious and his prayers powerful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Nathan Minter, Aaron Urban, Ernest Urban, Christopher McCants, Daniel Lerma, and Marty Juliana. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Urban, Wayne Dominguez, Walter Johnston, Michael Segura, Joe Gallegos and Max Flores. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2004, at the Santa Barbara Church in Sile, NM, with burial to follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sat August 07, 2004

URBAN -- Martin S. Urban, Sr., 70, of Sile, New Mexico, was called home by our heavenly Father on August 3, 2004, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Flora Urban; children, Marlin Johnston, Lorraine Urban, Elizabeth Urban, Rita and Curtis Urban, Martin Jr. and Sandra Urban, Victoria Urban and Wayne Dominguez, Loretta Urban and Max Flores, and David and Lorrieann Urban; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; his brother, Manuel Urban and sister-in-law, Rosie; his sister, Josie and brother-in-law, Amundo Quintanilla; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who devoted his life to his family. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. His faith was glorious and his prayers powerful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Nathan Minter, Aaron Urban, Ernest Urban, Christopher McCants, Daniel Lerma, and Marty Juliana. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Urban, Wayne Dominguez, Walter Johnston, Michael Segura, Joe Gallegos and Max Flores. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004, at the Santa Barbara Church in Sile, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, also at the Santa Barbara Church, with burial to follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Sile. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri August 06, 2004

URBAN -- Martin S. Urban, Sr., 70, of Sile, New Mexico, was called home by our heavenly Father on August 3, 2004, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Flora Urban; children, Marlin Johnston, Lorraine Urban, Elizabeth Urban, Rita and Curtis Urban, Martin Jr. and Sandra Urban, Victoria Urban and Wayne Dominguez, Loretta Urban and Max Flores, and David and Lorrieann Urban; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; his brother, Manuel Urban and sister-in-law, Rosie; his sister, Josie and brother-in-law, Amundo Quintanilla; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., served in the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who devoted his life to his family. He always had a smile and a kind wod for everyone. His faith was glorious and his prayers powerful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Nathan Minter, Aaron Urban, Ernest Urban, Christopher McCants, Daniel Lerma, and Marty Juliana. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Urban, Wayne Dominguez, Walter Johnston, Michael Segura, Joe Gallegos and Max Flores. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004, at the Santa Barbara Church in Sile, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, also at the Santa Barbara Church, with burial to follow at the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Sile. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu August 05, 2004

GALLEGOS -- Jesse Ray Gallegos, 17, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004. Survivors include his parents, Larry Gallegos and wife, Patricia; sons, Larry Jr. and Ronnie Gallegos; and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be Tuesday, August 4, 2004 at The Church, 3021 Ouray NW (Los Santos) at 7:00 p.m. Services will be held at Legacy Christian Church, 7201 Central NW, Wednesday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Eric Lopez, William Clifton, Michael Patterson, C.J. Gutierrez, Mark Esquibel, Gered Chavez, Dominic Gallegos and Richard Gallegos. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Legacy Chrisitian Church.
        Published on: Wed August 04, 2004

SALAZ -- Romelia Salaz, age 78, beloved and devoted wife, daughter, and sister, was called home by our Heavenly Father, on Satuarday, July 31, 2004, while surrounded by her loving family. Romelia was born on April 5, 1926 in Capulin, NM; to the late Bonifacio and Juanita Gonzalez; She was preceded in death by her husband, Mariano; a son, Ramon; and two brothers, Ramon and Juan Gonzalez. Romelia is survived by her loving children, Merejildo and wife, Theresa of Cuba, Pres and wife, Bertha of Albuquerque, Jake and wife, Sophie of Cuba, Bonnie Garcia and husband, LeRoy of Corpus Christi, TX, MaryJane Salaz of Albuquerque, Lucy Gallegos and husband, Lawrence of Albuquerque, Mariano, Jr. and wife, Georgia of Cuba, Jean Salaz Romero and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, and Mike Salaz also of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her sister, Olympia Herrera of Espanola, NM; brother, Celustriano and wife, Amada of Gallina, NM; 27 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and other beloved family members and friends. Romelia will be greatly missed by her loving family. Romelia will lie in state Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM; where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Salaz, Brian Salaz, Filemon Salaz, Phillip Salaz, Joe Gallegos, Joshua Salaz, Genaro Garcia, and Mariano Salaz, Jr., II. Honorary bearers will be all her precious grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon August 02, 2004

MORA -- Bertha (Bert) Mora, 52, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004 after 5 years of battling ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease). She was preceded in death by her father, Nasario Maldonado; sister, Joyce Delgado; and grandson, Juan Amores. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Maldonado; her children: Carolyn (Twinkles) Ortega and husband, Milton, Pamela Gonzalez and husband, Mario, Tina Gallegos and fiancee, Ignacio Juarez, Michael Mora and wife, Berenice; grandchildren: Roberta Mora, Joshua Moralez, Natasha Mora, Lori Moralez, Larry Moralez, Tiana Yarbrough, Jaquelyn Mora, Amairani Salazar, Micayla Mora, Gabriel Gonzalez, Bertha Juarez, Destiny Juarez, Myranda Mora and Anthony Gonzalez; nine sisters, Elvira Soto and husband, Javier, Anabel Sanchez, Lorraine Marquez and husband, Ernest, Joaquin (husband of Joyce Delgado), Charlotte Griego, Angela Marquez and husband, Julian, Bernice Gutierrez, Bettie Jean Garcia and husband, Leroy, Merlinda Aragon and husband, Nick; three brothers, Nasario Maldonado, Jr. and Susan Romero, Ere Maldonado and wife, Alberta, Mike Maldonado and wife, Alice; 45 nieces and nephews; 26 grandnieces and grandnephews; best friend, Patsy Aragon; friend Mario Caballero; and caregiver Albertina "Betty" Escobar. Bertha is an inspiration to many and an example to more. Her strength and faith is unprecedented. Her smile was like a ray of light. We are all better for having her in our lives. She will be deeply missed by all. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Mora, Nasario Maldonado, Jr., Ere Maldonado, Mike Maldonado, Milton Ortega, Mario Gonzalez, Gil Delgado, and Marcial Delgado. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assoc., New Mexico Chapter, P.O. Box 16495 Albuquerque, NM 87191 or to Friends In Time, Inc., c/o Adelante, 4906 B Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu July 29, 2004

MAESTAS -- Amelia Elisa Maestas, age 93, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. Amelia was born September 16, 1910 in New Mexico to Fidel and Cleofitas Madrid Gallegos. Amelia was a very warm, loving and giving person who loved life and her family around her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Juan P. Maestas; one son, Paul Maestas; two grandsons, Tim Torres and Stan Torres. She is survived by four daughters, Alice Torres and husband, Gilbert, Angie Gallegos and husband, Eddie, Anna Marie Hinkley and husband, Leonard, Marie Lupita Gutierrez and husband, Nestor, all of Albuquerque; one son, Nazario Maestas and wife, Vivian of Albuquerque; three sisters, Portana Baca, Adela Sisneros, Cleo Luna; two brothers, Fidel Gallegos and Ted Gallegos; sixteen grandchildren, Gilbert Torres Jr., Greg Torres, Melissa Maestas, Lawrence Maestas, Belinda Maestas, Dennis Gutierrez, Denise Valencia, Nathan Gutierrez, Ron Gallegos, Peggy Luna, Donna Chaves, Ches Lovato, Pam Ramos, Jonathan Marcum, Paul Maestas, Brian Maestas; twenty great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Suzie Salazar that she loved like a sister. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Church with Father Palmo Valente celebrant. Interment will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. in Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers are Ron Gallegos, Ches Lovato, Dennis Gutierrez, Nathan Gutierrez, Jonathan Marcum, Tim Maestas, David Chavez, and Marty Luna. Honorary Pallbearers are Gilbert Torres Jr, Lawrence Maestas, Greg Torres, Paul Maestas, Brian Maestas, Jeff Valencia, and Andy Ramos. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
        Published on: Wed July 28, 2004

MORA -- Bertha (Bert) Mora, 52, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2004 after 5 years of battling ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease). She was preceded in death by her father, Nasario Maldonado; sister, Joyce Delgado; and grandson, Juan Amores. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Maldonado; her children: Carolyn (Twinkles) Ortega and husband, Milton, Pamela Gonzalez and husband, Mario, Tina Gallegos and fiancee, Ignacio Juarez, Michael Mora and wife, Berenice; grandchildren: Roberta Mora, Joshua Moralez, Natasha Mora, Lori Moralez, Larry Moralez, Tiana Yarbrough, Jaquelyn Mora, Amairani Salazar, Micayla Mora, Gabriel Gonzalez, Bertha Juarez, Destiny Juarez, Myranda Mora and Anthony Gonzalez; nine sisters, Elvira Soto and husband, Javier, Anabel Sanchez, Lorraine Marquez and husband, Ernest, Joaquin (husband of Joyce Delgado), Charlotte Griego, Angela Marquez and husband, Julian, Bernice Gutierrez, Bettie Jean Garcia and husband, Leroy, Merlinda Aragon and husband, Nick; three brothers, Nasario Maldonado, Jr. and Susan Romero, Ere Maldonado and wife, Alberta, Mike Maldonado and wife, Alice; 45 nieces and nephews; 26 grandnieces and grandnephews; best friend, Patsy Aragon; friend Mario Caballero; and caregiver Albertina "Betty" Escobar. Bertha is an inspiration to many and an example to more. Her strength and faith is unprecedented. Her smile was like a ray of light. We are all better for having her in our lives. She will be deeply missed by all. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE, with Mary Alice Martinez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Mora, Nasario Maldonado, Jr., Ere Maldonado, Mike Maldonado, Milton Ortega, Mario Gonzalez, Gil Delgado, and Marcial Delgado. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assoc., New Mexico Chapter, P.O. Box 16495 Albuquerque, NM 87191 or to Friends In Time, Inc., c/o Adelante, 4906 B Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed July 28, 2004

GALLEGOS -- Frank E. Gallegos, 62, passed away July 22, 2004. He was born in Santa Rosa, NM and lived in Albuquerque. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas and Teresa Gallegos; and his brother, Albert Gallegos. He is survived by his sisters, Erlinda Lopez and husband, Armando, Christine Hernandez and husband, Fernando, Candy Aragon, Ruth Saiz and husband, Albert; brothers, Cristobal Gallegos, Jose Gallegos, Antonio Gallegos and wife, Lilia; numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Albuquerque, 309 Stover SW. (4th and Stover)., on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Tue July 27, 2004