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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; 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 from 5:30pm until 6:00pm 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 from 8:00am until 8:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00am 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: Mon August 09, 2004

HART -- Troy E. Hart, 42, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, August 2, 2004. Troy was preceded in death by his father R.J. Hart in 2001 and he is survived by his mother, Anita L. Wylie; his sisters, Vicki Hart and Donna Hart; his brother and sister-in-law, David and Becky Hart. Troy was also survived by his nieces and nephews, Joshua, Kirsten, Courtney, Shane, Cameron, Abby and Kylie; grandnieces, Sunny and Percy; Goddaughters, Andrea and Natalie, as well as many loving friends and co-workers. Troy graduated from Eldorado High School and the University of New Mexico. He was employed by the Plus Group at Sandia National Laboratories. Troy was an outdoor enthusiast- (bad) golfer, (dangerous) jet-skier, (drunk) camper, (cocky) basketball player, (stumbling) hiker, a menace on the bike trails, and was dearly loved in spite of and because of all of this. An open house will be held Saturday, August 7, 2004, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at Troy's residence, 11605 Ellwood PL. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2021 Girard Blvd. SE. ABQ., NM. 87106, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri August 06, 2004

WIPER -- Mary Katherine Wiper, 28, Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Bowbells, Grand Forks and Billings, MT, died Sunday, August 1, 2004, as the result of a lightning strike while hiking in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Mary Katherine Wiper was born on June 21, 1976 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Sandra (Wockenfuss) Wiper. The family lived in Sioux City, Iowa and Beresford, SD, before moving to Bowbells, North Dakota in March of 1978. Mary attended grade school and high school in Bowbells, graduating from Bowbells High School in 1994. While in high school, she participated in cheerleading, speech, band and chorus, was a class officer, and co-editor of the year book. She also attended Girls State and was elected the Superintendent of Public Instruction. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND in the fall of 1994, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Honors Program, Summa Cum Laude in May of 1999, majoring in English, with a minor in women's studies. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as a junior in 1998. While at UND, she participated in the UND Writer's Conference, sang in the UND Chorus, volunteered at the North Dakota Museum of Art, and actively participated in an environmental organization, working to establish an Earth Day celebration, and a long-term recyclying system on campus. Her North Dakota roots and her passion for learning matched her abiding love for literature, film, music ad the outdoors. Following graduation from UND, she accepted a position for the Sierra Club in the summer of 1999 working in the Badlands of South Dakota. That fall, she accepted a full time position as a Conservation Organizer for the Billings, Montana Chapter of the Sierra Club. While in Billings, Mary volunteered her time to help children learn to read. Members of the conservation community remember her as a passionate advocate whose bright personality helped soften the edges of controversy over environmental issues in Montana, and subsequently in New Mexico. Wiper worked in Billings for two and a half years, notably on efforts to protect Weatherman Draw. During 2002, Wiper was successful with spearheading an effort to preserve sacred Native American lands, known as The Valley of the Chiefs, or Weatherman Draw, which contains 1,100-year-old rock art that is sacred to several tribes. She utilized her many talents to bring together broadly different individuals and entities, such as activists, local and national tribal members, local and national legislators, geologists, attorneys, archeologists, oil industry representives, and Bureau of Land Management personnel. As a result of their efforts, the oil and gas company dropped plans to drill at Weatherman Draw. She left Billings in February 2003 when a grant that funded her position ended. In May 2003, Wiper was rehired and promoted as Sierra Club's Associate Field Representative for the Southwest. Her offices were located in Albuquerque, N.M., where she worked mostly on energy issues. She oversaw projects in New Mexico, including the Sierra Club's participation in campaigns against oil and gas drilling at Otero Mesa and coal mining at the Zuni Salt Lake. She was widely respected by Montana and New Mexico's environmental communities and will be remembered as dedicated, thoughtful and always upbeat. A public memorial service was held in her honor at La Posada de Albuquerque. Mary cultivated relationships with people of all ages and walks of life wherever she went. Mary was a loving, gentle, and generous daughter, sister, and friend. "Mary was a warm, wonderful, caring person," said Stephen Capra, executive director of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. "The whole situation is a tragedy and an enormous loss to the conservation community in New Mexico." Jeanne Bassett, executive director of the New Mexico Public Interest Research Group, agreed. "Mary had only been in the state a short time and had already made tremendous contributions through her work to protect New Mexico's health and environment," she said. All those who knew Mary will remember her warmth, enthusiasm, integrity, and love of life. Our loss is great but our memories of her life, laughter and joy will be with us always. Survivors: Mother, Sandra Wiper, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Father and step-mother, Ray (Joyce) Wiper, Bowbells; sister, Ann (Peter) Gerber, Studio City, California; brother, Robert Wiper, Eden Prairie, MN; four step siblings, Chad (Donna) Mahlum, Surrey, ND, Cameron Mahlum, White Bear Lake, MN; Chara (Chris) Anderson, Apple Valley, MN and Charisse (Devin) Rawn, Prescott, WI; aunts and uncles, John (Bev) Wiper, Mpls, MN, Clyde Wiper, Minot; Joan (Gene) Guidebeck, Clinton, Iowa, Ed (Lynn) Wockenfuss, Louisville, Kentucky. A number of cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Edgar and Marie (Knutson) Wockenfuss, Elmhurst, IL, and Raymond and Violet (Norlin) Wiper, Bowbells, ND. Memorial Service: Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells, ND Visitation: Saturday, August 7, 2004 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells. The family will be present at that time to visit with friends and family. Memorials are preferred to the Sierra Club, a Humane Society or Pet Rescue, or the UND Honor's Program. Memorials received by the family will be divided among these organizations or you may choose to forward them individually in her name. Those wishing to sign an online guest register and share memories can go to www.thompsonlarson.com.
        Published on: Fri August 06, 2004

YOST -- Stanley Joseph Yost, 52, passed away on July 27, 2004. A celebration of his life for family and friends was held on August 2, 2004 at the Aspen Funeral Alternatives Chapel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Stan was born on the 4th of July, 1952 in Alton, Illinois to Virginia Bell and Grover Yost. Stan graduated from Southwestern Community Unit High School in Piasa, Illinois in 1970. Stan recently was awarded his 25-year membership certificate in the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States. Stan was a skilled craftsman as a welder and found a great passion in the trade not only on the job but in his day-to-day life. Stan loved to play his guitar, loved to go camping and fishing, and have a good time with family and friends. He was very compassionate and proud of his two children. Stan is survived by his daughter, Lindsay Yost, 23, of Northglenn, Colorado, son, Scott Yost, 18, of Mancos, Colorado and sisters, Donna Testeman, Vickie Schultz, Judy Maxwell and Barbara Crow, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Preceding Stan's death was his mother, Virginia Plunkett, his father, Grover Yost and two sisters, Shirley Wreath and Shelly Pennington.
        Published on: Thu August 05, 2004

BELSER -- John P. Belser, 43, of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, after a 3-year battle with leukemia. He is survived by his mother, Mary Belser; financee, Donna DeHaan; son, Tyler; sister, Joanne; brother, James; and nephew, James, all of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Belser; and Donna's grandmother. John was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Grand Forks, ND as a child. He moved to Albuquerque in 1979. John owned and operated Belser's Tae Kwon Do. He was a 3rd Degree Black Belt and teaching children was his passion. John enjoyed fishing and he loved to travel. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, July 31, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri July 30, 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

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. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM. 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: Tue July 27, 2004

SANDOVAL -- Ricardo Martinez Sandoval April 18, 1911 - July 15, 2004 Ricardo Martinez Sandoval passed away on July 15, 2004. He was born to Teodosio Sandoval and Flora Martinez Sandoval in Martineztown at a time when New Mexico had not yet been admitted into statehood. He had nine sisters ad brothers all of whom preceded him in death. Ricardo lived in Albuquerque until young manhood when he went to California and enjoyed a career in singing and nightclub entertaining. Later in life he settled in Seattle, Washington, and worked for many years at Boeing, Inc. before his retirement. He enjoyed music, socializing, puttering with building and mechanical projects, reading on a wide assortment of historical topics and playing bridge along with his wife of many years, Ethel Sandoval, who preceded him in death in 2003. At the end of his life, Ricardo returned to his beloved Albuquerque where he regaled his nieces and nephews about the look of the city eight decades ago and the joys of growing up in a loving family. The joy and pleasure he had for his family continued until the end of his days. His absence will be felt by his two children, Ricky Michael Sandoval of Palmdale, CA and Donna Rae Sandoval Bennett of Redmond, OR. He leaves five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances that enjoyed his love of life, his memories and his passion for New Mexico and America. A memorial Rosary will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Arrangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW, (505) 247-4124.
        Published on: Sat July 24, 2004

SANDOVAL -- Richard Martinez Sandoval April 18, 1911 - July 15, 2004 Ricardo Martinez Sandoval passed away on July 15, 2004. He was born to Teodosio Sandoval and Flora Martinez Sandoval in Martineztown at a time when New Mexico had not yet been admitted into statehood. He had nine sisters ad brothers all of whom preceded him in death. Ricardo lived in Albuquerque until young manhood when he went to California and enjoyed a career in singing and nightclub entertaining. Later in life he settled in Seattle, Washington and worked for many years at Boeing, Inc. before his retirement. He enjoyed music, socializing, puttering with building and mechanical projects, reading on a wide assortment of historical topics and playing bridge along with his wife of many years, Ethel Sandoval, who preceded him in death in 2003. At the end of his life, Ricardo returned to his beloved Albuquerque where he regaled his nieces and nephews about the look of the city eight decades ago and the joys of growing up in a loving family. The joy and pleasure he had for his family continued until the end of his days. His absence will be felt by his two children, Ricky Michael Sandoval of Palmdale, CA and Donna Rae Sandoval Bennett of Redmond, OR. He leaves five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances that enjoyed his love of life, his memories and his passion for New Mexico and America. A memorial Rosary will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Arrangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW, (505) 247-4124.
        Published on: Fri July 23, 2004

DREBBER -- Charlotte O. Drebber, 75, a long time resident of New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2004. We mourn her passing, but will feel her presence when we witness the quiet celebration of a flower in bloom. She will be missed, but we find solice in the fact that she is tending God's garden. Charlotte traveled the world as a military wife during her husband's military service. She enjoyed a noteable career as a medical transcriptionist and secretary. She is survived by her son, Brian E. Drebber of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Donna D. Calamaio of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Robin, Cody and Carson; great-granddaughter, Kylie; and numerous other family including the Fahed family of Richmond, VA. Cremation has taken place. Ennichement will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, and memorial services will be held at a later date. May the miracle of nature bless her always. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu July 22, 2004