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RANDLE -- Johnny Randle, 62, Johnny Randle passed away on October 18, 2003 in Albuquerque. Johnny was born November 25, 1940 in Dallas, TX. Johnny attended culinary school at TVI, and Dallas Community College. He was a barber for many years, and a landscaper for over eight years. Johnny is survived by his wife, Glenda Randle; his daughters, Renecca of Albuquerque, Loriessa of Long Beach, CA; and his sister, Gurlie Cross of Dallas, TX, as well as many others in his extended family. Johnny lived in Albuquerque since 1968. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church, located at 6900 Los Volcanes N.W.; Pastor Doug Willie will officiate. The Randle family would like to thank all those who have sent their condolences, and cards. Any additional cards or condolences may be sent in care of: The Randle Family, 6801 Glenrio Rd N.W.# 613, Albuquerque,NM 87121.
        Published on: Thu October 23, 2003

CHAVEZ -- Connie Chavez April 14, 1929 - October 18, 2003 Connie Chavez of Albuquerque died on October 18, 2003 at the age of 74. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Louis Chavez; and daughters, Lisa Lyon, Margaret Medina, Ruth Chavez, Lynn Gutierrez and Paula Chavez; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Claudina Gomez; and two brothers, Johnny Chavez and Albert Chavez. She was preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Chavez; and brother, Ralph Chavez. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. Viewing will start at 11:00 a.m. at Casa Del Rey, 2500 Corona NW, 839-7166, (behind Wal-Mart on Coors & I-40). Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
        Published on: Tue October 21, 2003

HERRERA -- Johnny A. Herrera, 58, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 16, 2003. "The Lord is my Shepherd." Johnny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria N. Herrera; daughter, Roseline D. Gabaldon and husband, Alex; son, Jonathan J. Herrera; grandchildren, Ashley Flores, Dylan Gabaldon and Dustin Gabaldon; brothers, Clarence Herrera and David Herrera and wife, Suzanne, all of Albuquerque; and many other family and friends. Mr. Herrera was an active member of the Rio Grande Baptist Church, where he drove a bus to pick up people at nursing homes. He retired from the City of Albuquerque and was employed with Herrera Coaches. Services will be held Monday, October 20, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, with Pastor Gerald Wood and Pastor John Boggs officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Carr officiating. Pallbearers will be Eddie Barela, Moses Chavez, Felix Garcia, E. Edward Rockey, Bob Gibson, Bob James and Kyle Defoor. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Chavez, Alex Gabaldon, and Pastor Ernest Key. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rio Grande Baptist Church, for Mexico Orphanage, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, 87105. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon October 20, 2003

HERRER -- Johnny A. Herrera, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 16, 2003. "The Lord is my Shepherd." Johnny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria N. Herrera; daughter, Roseline D. Gabaldon and husband, Alex; son, Jonathan J. Herrera; grandchildren, Ashley Flores, Dylan Gabaldon and Dustin Gabaldon; brothers, Clarence Herrera and David Herrera and wife, Suzanne, all of Albuquerque; and many other family and friends. Mr. Herrera was an active member of the Rio Grande Baptist Church, where he drove a bus to pick up people at nursing homes. He retired from the City of Albuquerque and was employed with Herrera Coaches. Services will be held Monday, October 20, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, with Pastor Gerald Wood and Pastor John Boggs officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with Pastor Jeff Carr officiating. Pallbearers will be Eddie Barela, Moses Chavez, Felix Garcia, E. Edward Rockey, Bob Gibson, Bob James and Kyle Defoor. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Chavez, Alex Gabaldon, and Pastor Ernest Key. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rio Grande Baptist Church, for Mexico Orphanage, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, 87105. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun October 19, 2003

HERRERA -- Johnny A. Herrera, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 16, 2003. "The Lord is my Shepherd." Johnny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria N. Herrera; daughter, Roseline D. Gabaldon and husband, Alex; son, Jonathan J. Herrera; grandchildren, Ashley Flores, Dylan Gabaldon and Dustin Gabaldon; brothers, Clarence Herrera and David Herrera and wife, Suzanne, all of Albuquerque; and many other family and friends. Mr. Herrera was an active member of the Rio Grande Baptist Church, where he drove a bus to pick up people at nursing homes. He retired from the City of Albuquerque. Services will be held Monday, October 20, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, with Pastor Gerald Wood and Pastor John Boggs officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rio Grande Baptist Church, for Mexico Orphanage, 2121 Gun Club Rd. SW, 87105. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat October 18, 2003

GARCIA -- Mrs. Marie F. Garcia. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Communion Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. by Deacon Juan Barrajas. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Opey Barncastle, Albert T. Salas, Charles Martinez I, Johnny Salas, Richard Salas and Sammy Martinez I I I, Honorary Pallbearers will be, Wendy Garcia and Roberta Padilla. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri October 17, 2003

GARCIA -- Mrs. Marie F. Garcia, 79, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 15, 2003. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her three daughters, Doris Barncastle and husband, Victor, Pat Garcia Robertson, Jeanne Martinez and husband, Sammy; two sisters, Eleanor Lovato and Alice Huddleston; five brothers, Joe Gonzales and wife, Jenny, Alex Gonzales, Hap Gonzales and wife, Pat, Alfonso Gonzales and wife, Clorinda, Richard Gonzales and wife, Louise; grandchildren, Wendy Garcia and husband, Gilbert, Opey Barnscastle and wife, Renee, Albert T. Salas and Elaine, Charles Martinez I and wife, Michelle, Roberta Padilla and husband, Andrew, Johnny Salas and wife, Hillary, Richard Salas, Sammy D. Martinez I I and wife, Christina; great grandchildren, Charles Martinez I I , Amanda, Matthew, Sammy I I I, Victoria and Savannah Martinez, Analise Salas, Alexandra Aguilar, Raiven Padilla, Abran Padilla , Nicole and Alexis Barncastle, Jaiden Garcia and Tinkerbell Salas; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy; a son, Johnny T.; sister, Pita Archuleta and a brother, WIlliam Gonzales. Mrs. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Garcia will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Communion Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. by Deacon Harry Beare. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Opey Barncastle, Albert T. Salas, Charles Martinez I, Johnny Salas, Richard Salas and Sammy Martinez I I I, Honorary Pallbearers will be, Wendy Garcia and Roberta Padilla. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 OLD COORS RD. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu October 16, 2003

GURULE-ALDERETE -- Jessica. Our precious little angel, Jessica Anise Gurule-Alderete, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2003. She is survived by her parents, Juliana Gurule and Eric Alderete; grandparents, James and Sarah Gurule and Georgia Alderete; great-grandparents, Mickey Maldonado, Rosie Moya, and Fred and Fedilina Chavez; great-great-grandparents, Alicia Paz, Mary Gurule, Simplicio Mora and Georgia Chavez; uncles, James Gurule and Johnny Alderete; aunt, Lisa Sanchez; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, family and friends. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333 NEW FOR SUNDAY ONLY
        Published on: Sun October 12, 2003

GOMEZ -- Mrs. Isabelita C. Gomez, 81, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2003. Mrs. Gomez was a resident of Albuquerque. Mrs. Gomez was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Rosa Chavez; her husband, Bennie P. Gomez and a son, Dennis Gomez. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her loving children; one son, Frank Gomez and wife Lillian; three daughters, Gloria Vigil and husband, Tony, Corrine Maldonado; Mabel Tafoya and husband Johnny, all from Albuquerque. Mrs. Gomez is also survived by her grandchildren, Darlene Baca and husband, Raymond, Tony Vigil and wife, Brenda, Dennis Vigil and wife, Sandra, Michael Maldonado and wife, Selina, Valarie Tafoya, Adrian Tafoya and wife, Antoinette, Stephanie and Jennifer Tafoya; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Antonio III, Carlos, Alex, Tynae, Amber, Estevan, Darey, Raquel, Izaiah, Jeramiah and Leslie; two brothers, Willie Chavez and wife, Anita, Pat Chavez and wife Ester all from Magdalena, N.M. and many other family members and friends. Mrs. Gomez was a member of the Catholic Church and her life revolved around her family. She was happiest when they were all together, laughing and enjoying the closeness they shared. A visitation for Mrs. Gomez will be Friday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation for Mrs. Gomez will be Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Tony Vigil, Dennis Vigil, Michael Maldonado, Adrian Tafoya, Antonio Vigil III and Raymond Baca. Honorary Pallbearer will be Valerie Tafoya. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri October 10, 2003

HAMILTON -- Ruth Hamilton. Funeral services for Ruth Hamilton, 85, of Lubbock will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2003 at Bacon Height Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Joplin officiating. Burial will follow in Lamesa Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband John. Ar-rangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. Ruth went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2003. She was born in Bells, Texas on February 19, 1918 and moved to Robey in the 1930's. She attended school in Roby and Lamesa and married John Hamilton in 1939. Ruth was the preacher's wife! She served the Lord along side John for 32 years in churches in Texas and New Mexico. Ruth will be remembered for her sweet spirit and love she shared with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by a son, Johnny Harold; a brother, H.B. Everheart; and her beloved husband, John. Ruth is survived by her son, Charles Hamilton and Brian Wood of San Antonio; her brothers, Lee, Clyde and Howard and their wonderful spouses; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2003.
        Published on: Fri October 10, 2003