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SHIRLEY -- Donald O. Shirley, age 88 of Delmont, PA., died Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on October 27, 1915 in Nowrytown, PA, a son of the late James O. and Ruth E. (Libengood) Shirley. Don retired in 1978 from the maintenance staff at the University of Pennsylvania, New Kensington Campus. He enjoyed Square dancing, Hunting at his camp in Elk County, PA, traveling, and playing the organ. Mr. Shirley was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Delmont, PA and was a proud member of the NRA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah J. "Sally" (Irwin) Shirley on June 16, 2004; and a grandson, Kevin Scott Shirley on May 29, 1999. Surviving are a son, K. Wayne Shirley and his wife, Joan of Albuquerque NM; two daughters, Donna Earnest and her husband, Barrett of Delmont, PA, and Joy Morsaint and husband, Dane of Carnegie, PA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; and a step-brother. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., in Export, PA, where Services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Greater Albuquerque Compassionate Friends C/O Kristi Grubb, 6813 Cherry Blossom Ln., NE, Alb., NM 87111; New Mexico Survivors of Homicide, Inc., 12400 Menaul Blvd., NE, Suite 100, Alb., NM 87112; or to St. John's United Methodist Church Bluegrass Band, 2626 Arizona St., NE, Alb., NM 87110.
        Published on: Mon August 23, 2004

FLORES -- Mr. Richard Flores, 75, a resident of Albuquerque passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on August 20, 2004. Mr. Flores is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Madge F. Flores; four children, Irene Valdez and husband, Robert, Donna Gunderson and husband, Glen, Felipe Flores, and Oscar Flores and wife, Christine; eleven grandchildren, Sharon, Sheila, Rick, Adrian, Erika, Pablo, Dominic, Merlinda, Matthew, Gabriel and DeeAnna; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Flores was preceded in death by his son, Paul Flores. Mr. Flores was a member of the Catholic Church, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was the past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and an Usher at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A visitation for Mr. Flores will be on Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5411 Fortuna NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by the Legion of Mary. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Gene Gries. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Robert Valdez, Glen Gunderson, Rick Ortega, Adrian Ortega, Dominic Flores, and Matthew Flores. Honorary pallbearers will be Gus Vigil, Eric Vigil, Jeff Vigil and Mark Vigil. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun August 22, 2004

SHIRLEY -- Donald O. Shirley, age 88 of Delmont, PA., died Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on October 27, 1915 in Nowrytown, PA, a son of the late James O. and Ruth E. (Libengood) Shirley. Don retired in 1978 from the maintenance staff at the University of Pennsylvania, New Kensington Campus. He enjoyed Square dancing, Hunting at his camp in Elk County, PA, traveling, and playing the organ. Mr. Shirley was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Delmont, PA and was a proud member of the NRA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah J. "Sally" (Irwin) Shirley on June 16, 2004; and a grandson, Kevin Scott Shirley on May 29, 1999. Surviving are a son, K. Wayne Shirley and his wife, Joan of Albuquerque NM; two daughters, Donna Earnest and her husband, Barrett of Delmont, PA, and Joy Morsaint and husband, Dane of Carnegie, PA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; and a step-brother. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday at the Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., in Export, PA, where Services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Greater Albuquerque Compassionate Friends C/O Kristi Grubb, 6813 Cherry Blossom Ln., NE, Alb., NM 87111; New Mexico Survivors of Homicide, Inc., 12400 Menaul Blvd., NE, Suite 100, Alb., NM 87112; or to St. John's United Methodist Church Bluegrass Band, 2626 Arizona St., NE, Alb., NM 87110.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 2004

TAFOYA -- Johnny Abraham Tafoya, Jr., age 24, a lifetime resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2004. He was born on June 19, 1980 in Las Vegas, NM to Johnny M. Tafoya Sr. He was united in marriage to Charity Astle - Tafoya on August 19, 2003 in Las Vegas, NV. He was employed as a technician for Nobel Satellite Country. He was a guy that had a huge heart and was very loved and very loving to others. His hobbies included computers, roller blading, camping, fishing, weightlifting, and electrical work, and he loved his dog, Pharaoh. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Ann Tafoya; grandfather, Jose Andres Tafoya; grandparents: Eusebio Jaramillo and Lilia Jaramillo; aunt: Peggy Saiz; great uncles, Ben Soza and Richard Catanach. He is survived by his loving wife, Charity Tafoya; parents, Johnny and Beatrice Tafoya, all of Las Vegas, NM; brother, Anthony Robert Tafoya and wife, Prescilla of Oak Groove, KY; brother: Matthew Luke Tafoya and wife Anna Marie of Northglenn, CO; sisters, Jennifer Marie Tafoya and Sarah Ann Tafoya, both of Las Vegas, NM; nephew, Ezequiel Matthew Luke Tafoya of Northglenn, CO; grandmother, Lucy Trujillo of Vaughn, NM; grandfather, David Chaves of Ledoux, NM; grandmother, Lola Cruz of Las Vegas, NM; grandmother, Mrs. Cutter of Taos, NM; aunt & uncles, Jose Andres Tafoya Jr., of Tennessee; Donna Rodriguez and husband, Jose of Sapello, NM; Richard Michael Tafoya of Ojitos Frios, NM; Placido Francis Tafoya and girlfriend, June of Las Vegas, NM; Raymond Terrence Tafoya and wife, Corrina of Las Vegas, NM; Lawrence Tafoya and wife, Breena of Las Cruces, NM; Teresita Ann Tafoya and friend, Kelly of Denver, CO; Daniel Tafoya and Mary Ann Tafoya and husband, Charlie, both of Las Vegas, NM; Hilario Jaramillo and wife, Theresa of Albuquerque, NM; Andy Jaramillo and wife, Vivian of Belen, NM; Frances Dimas and husband, Robert of Las Vegas, NM; Mary Ann Montano and husband, Leroy of Guymon, OK; Dora Martinez and Diane Martinez, both of Las Vegas, NM; Belinda Jaramillo of Albuquerque, NM; Lorraine Jaramillo and friend, Lawrence Rendon of Espanola, NM; Frankie Trujillo of Garden City, Kansas; Danny Trujillo of Vaughn, NM; Margaret Astroga and husband, Manuel of Denver, CO; Theresa Lujan of Las Vegas, NM; Stella Trujillo of Vaughn, NM; Tommy Trujillo of Nebraska; Ben Trujillo, David Trujillo, and Susan Trujillo, all of Vaughn, NM; Mary Ann Gutierrez and husband, Fermin of Santa Rosa, NM; Sophia Gutierrez of Vaughn, NM; numerous cousins; other relatives; and many friends. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at the Rogers Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Vincent Sanchez presiding. Cremation will take place following services. He will lie in state at the Rogers Chapel all day Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Tafoya family, 727 El Creston Circle, Las Vegas, NM 87701. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 2004

AUGUST -- Marie J. (Kump) August, 92, passed away on August 14, 2004. She was born in Baltimore, MD on April 19, 1912, and spent most of her life on the east coast of Maryland and Virginia. Marie moved to Albuquerque to live with her daughter, Helen, in 1991. She was the oldest of seven children. She was married to Mathew (Jake) Kump from November 1933 until April 1965, at which time Jake succumbed to cancer. She is survived by her sister, Helen Franz of Baltimore, MD; one son, John R. Kump and wife, Rachel of Big Fork, MT; two daughters, Helen Alessandrelli and husband, Joe, of Albuquerque and Donna M. Puckett and husband, Ronnie, of Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren, James Kump and wife, Sherry, Alice Voigt and husband, Zane, Tami McMahon, Tina Powell and husband, Matt, Lisa Dirnberger and husband, Richard, Lara Ciasulli and husband, Carl, and Ian Puckett; and ten great-grandchildren. She was married to Joseph L. August from 1969 until his death in September, 1979. With Joe she became very active in the Lady Lions and received the Senior Citizen "On the Go" award for her efforts of volunteering in Tabb, VA. She enjoyed her second family of two daughters, Jean Thomas and husband, Billy of Poquoson, VA and Frances Goetz and husband, Bob of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Teresa Bryant and husband, Clyde and Carrie Coram; and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two grandsons, Joseph and Cecil Thomas. The family wishes to thank the staff at Laurel View Healthcare for their eight years of kindness and care toward Marie. The Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. N.W. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. She will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri August 20, 2004

AUGUST -- Marie J. (Kump) August, 92, passed away on August 14, 2004. She was born in Baltimore, MD on April 19, 1912, and spent most of her life on the east coast of Maryland and Virginia. Marie moved to Albuquerque to live with her daughter, Helen, in 1991. She was the oldest of seven children. She was married to Mathew (Jake) Kump from November 1933 until April 1965, at which time Jake succumbed to cancer. She is survived by her sister, Helen Franz of Baltimore, MD; one son, John R. Kump and wife, Rachel of Big Fork, MT; two daughters, Helen Alessandrelli and husband, Joe, of Albuquerque and Donna M. Puckett and husband, Ronnie, of Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren, James Kump and wife, Sherry, Alice Voigt and husband, Zane, Tami McMahon, Tina Powell and husband, Matt, Lisa Dirnberger and husband, Richard, Lara Ciasulli and husband, Carl, and Ian Puckett; and ten great-grandchildren. She was married to Joseph L. August from 1969 until his death in September, 1979. With Joe she became very active in the Lady Lions and received the Senior Citizen "On the Go" award for her efforts of volunteering in Tabb, VA. She enjoyed her second family of two daughters, Jean Thomas and husband, Billy of Poquoson, VA and Frances Goetz and husband, Bob of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Teresa Bryant and husband, Clyde and Carrie Coram; and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two grandsons, Joseph and Cecil Thomas. The family wishes to thank the staff at Laurel View Healthcare for their eight years of kindness and care toward Marie. The Rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. N.W. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. She will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu August 19, 2004

MELTON -- Dorothy Melton, born March 6, 1916 in Topeka, KS, died August 16, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her husband, Jack; brother, James Hupp; daughters, Arlene Ward and Donna Kerns; son, John DeYoung; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Belen, 84 Manzano Expressway. Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE (505) 764-9663
        Published on: Wed August 18, 2004

GUTIERREZ -- George Gutierrez, 59, died on August 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, followed by a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2004 at Our Lady of Assumption, 811 Guaymas Pl. NE. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his parents, Corrine and Jonn Gutierrez; children, Donna Montoya and husband, Eddie, Lisa King and husband, Keith, Johnny Ray Gutierrez and wife, Sarah; former wife and close friend, Mary Gutierrez; siblings, Lita James and husband, Bruce, Bernando Gutierrez, Mario Gutierrez and wife, Roberta; nephews, Nicholas and Mariano; niece, Victoria; and grandchildren, Stephanie, Gilbert, Keith, Jr., Stevie, Teresa, Jamie, and Joseph. George was a very loving father and grandfather, and a loyal and close friend to many. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu August 12, 2004

JENNINGS -- Carmen A. "Mel" Jennings, a resident of New Mexico since 1942, formally of Stanley and currently of Albuquerque, went to join her husband and son on Monday, August 9, 2004. She is survived by her son, Noel Jennings and wife, Donna of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Shawnna Rodriguez of Dallas, TX, Eric Jennings, and Christopher Jennings and wife, Dayna of Aubrey, TX; great-grandchildren, Christofer, Geofory, and Sierra Rodriguez, all of Dallas, TX, Diedra and Dominic Jennings, both of Aubrey, TX; sisters, Teresa Barresi, Lena Wrhel, Annalie Nelson, and Barbara Jennings, all of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Joann Drago and Alice Drago, both of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, August 11, 2004, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Prayer Service will be held Thursday, August 12, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit at rosary. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Wed August 11, 2004

SANCHEZ -- PEGGY. Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" C. Sanchez, 74, a resident of Belen, NM passed away at home with her loving family at her side on August 7, 2004. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by three daughters, Mary Agnes Sanchez, Virginia Jaramillo and Donna Sanchez; two sisters, Ellen Garcia and husband, Herman, and Mildred Archibeque; two grandchildren, Mark Jaramillo and wife, Veronica, and Ann Marie Jaramillo; four great-grandchildren, Jacob Andres, Megan, Josef, and Isabella; sister in law, Polly Lyons; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sanchez was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel Sanchez; son, Andy Sanchez; a grandson, Larry Jaramillo; parents, John and Agnes Lyons; three sisters, Lina Smith, Florence Chavez, and Dorothy Rubi; and two brothers, John "Buddy" Lyons, and George Lyons. Mrs. Sanchez is a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Sanchez will be Tuesday evening, August 10, 2004 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning, August 11, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona SW, by Father Bill Sanchez. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic cemetery, Belen, NM. Pallbearers will be Paul Lester Sanchez, Donnie Packingham, Pete Smith, George Lyons Jr., Jimmy Lyons, and John Harding. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue August 10, 2004