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DURHAM -- Virginia Durham, 84, passed away May 18, 2010. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Virginia's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

ESKOW -- Sidney Eskow, long time Valley realtor, passed away on May 17, 2010. He was born on May 5, 1924 in Palisades Park in northern New Jersey. He played varsity sports baseball, basketball and track and graduated from Leonia High School in June of 1942. He attended Bergen Jr. College and Columbia University. Sid enlisted in the Army in July of 1943 where he joined the 98th Infantry Division (Mohawk) and spent time in the Hawaiian Islands as a guard outfit. He worked his way up to become a platoon sergeant of his Ranger Company and saw action in the Philippines and later got wounded on Saipan. He later performed occupation duties in Japan. Sid came home in March of 1946 and finished college, receiving a degree in business and real estate. He married his wonderful wife, Helen, in 1948 and had three children, Rose, Mark and Betty. Helen and Sid did a lot of fishing together, played tennis and traveled all over the world. They moved to the Rio Communities in 1972 and he went to work with Horizon Corp. as the broker. Sid loved working in real estate because it gave him the opportunity to both meet and help people, many whom became friends for life. He was a charter member of the Evening Optimist Club, which formed in 1973. Later he went on to join the Breakfast Optimist Club where he organized and ran seven golf tournaments. He, along with other Realtors, helped start Casa Esperanza in 1987 and volunteered for many years with them. After the demise of Horizon Corp. Sid joined Altura Realty and enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with them. Sid was recently preceded in death by his beloved wife and lifelong companion Helen, with whom he had been happily married and inseparable for the past 61 years. He will always be loved and remembered by his children, Rose (Ned), Mark (Lynn) and Betty (Ben); and grandchildren, Zach, Redwood (Colleen) and Brigitte; and great-grandson, Torin. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Donations in his honor can be made to Casa Esperanza, PO Box 40472, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0472. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Sidney's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

FORD -- Anna Mae Ford (Kral) was born on June 21, 1920 in Onaga, Kansas to Florence and Anton Kral. As a child in Onaga, Anna Mae was an integral part of the family farm, tending to the crops, pigs, cattle and chickens. Her family's hard work and dedication to the farm sustained them through the Depression era, and their generosity with their produce, meat and grains assisted many Onaga citizens who were not so fortunate at the time. Selfless caring was a common theme throughout Anna Mae's life. Anna Mae graduated from Onaga High School in 1938, and then set out to seek her true calling in life: nursing. Anna Mae enrolled in St. Mary's Nursing School in Topeka, Kansas, eventually graduating with highest honors. She enlisted in the United States Army in 1943, and was shipped overseas to assist "the boys" fighting in the European Theater. While living in a makeshift tent-city outside of Paris, she witnessed the liberation of Paris and followed her nursing colleagues into the grateful city to set up and assist in a hospital for the wounded American soldiers. It was during this time she met First Lieutenant Clarence Lee Robert Ford, who was recovering from shrapnel wounds. Anna Mae and Bob, as he was known, had a whirlwind romance in Paris. As Anna Mae indicates in her memoirs, "Bob asked me two questions: can you cook, and what is your religion?" Having answered both questions to his satisfaction, the two were married in Liege, Belgium on August 6, 1945. After World War II, Bob and Anna Mae settled in Arkansas City, Kansas. On August 30, 1950, their daughter, Deborah Lee Ford, was born. Bob worked for Beechcraft, and Anna Mae continued her nursing career as an operating room nurse, an occupation she enjoyed for more than 20 years. Following Debby's graduation from Arkansas City High School in 1968, the couple moved to Wichita, Kansas where they resided until 1981. After retirement in 1981, they lived in Topeka, Kansas and Durango, Colorado, where Debby and her family lived. After Bob's passing in 1991, Anna Mae lived with Debby and her husband, Gus Jaworsky, in Durango, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Albuquerque, New Mexico until her death on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Anna Mae is remembered for her love for family, faith and selfless dedication to the well being of others. Her sense of humor was remarkable, and all who knew her were and continue to be deeply affected by Anna Mae's beautiful spirit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob and infant daughter Rebecca, and is survived by her daughter, Debby Jaworsky and son-in-law Gus Jaworsky of Albuquerque; grandsons Todd and Eric Jaworsky of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; granddaughter Jennifer Jaworsky of Tulsa; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Graveside Service will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas, KS on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made in Anna Maes name to Roadrunner Food Bank of Albuquerque, NM 87109.
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

GOOCH -- Smith D. Gooch, 99, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2010. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Laura Jones Gooch; second wife, Sara A. Gooch; and son, John A. Gooch. Mr. Gooch served as a Captain in the US Army during WWII. He also served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the US Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. Smith taught school in New Mexico, both in Raton and Albuquerque. He retired from APS after almost 20 years at Albuquerque High School. Mr. Gooch was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Albuquerque. He served as a deacon and was the past Chairman of Deacons. A service will be held Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at French - University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Friends may visit French - University on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans of America, DAV Memorial Program, P.O. 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Please visit our online guestbook for Smith at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

HAMBLIN -- James O. Hamblin, 87, passed away in his sleep on May 13, 2010, while a patient in Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jim was born July 5, 1922, in Putnamville, Indiana. He served as a heavy equipment operator in the US Army during WWII, and survived the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After leaving the Army, he spent some years as a mechanic, but he found his real calling working at the Las Vegas Ranch in Williamson Valley just outside of Prescott, AZ. When asked for his occupation, his usual response was "cowboy". After he retired from ranch life, he and his wife, Mary, moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Mary died in 1992. Jim was a resident at Vista Grande Retirement Center in Rio Rancho. He also played guitar and sang in a local Country Western band. He is survived in New Mexico by a daughter-in-law, Brenda Miller; and three grandchildren: Melissa McLaughlin, Daniel Miller, and Jennifer Baronoski, and their families. Memorial Services will be held at Vista Grande Retirement Center, 4101 Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to High Desert United Methodist Church, 4200 Meadowlark Lane, Suite 6, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, in Jim's name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

HOFFARTH -- Mark Ray Hoffarth was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 22, 1953. He passed away in Albuquerque on Monday, May 17, 2010. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lucille Hoffarth. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Lee Hoffarth of Oklahoma; one sister, Julianna Russell of Taos, NM; as well as a niece, a nephew, several cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who loved and will miss him. A Private Family Memorial Service has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans, 2001 Foothill Dr SW Abq, NM 87105. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

HOLDER -- Steven (Steve) Albert Holder passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 20, 2010 after a long battle with a terminal illness. He was 54 years young. Steve was born to Wayne and Elaine Holder in Clovis, CA on December 14, 1955. He graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in Fresno, CA in 1974. Always mechanically gifted, he received his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Industrial Technology from CalPoly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. in 1989. Steve was a notorious jokester and punster. Not only was he known as Mr. Crude, but also Mr. Fix Anything; always willing to help. As an avid outdoorsman Steve loved to hike and camp with his family and friends. His greatest passion was cycling and as a competitive cyclist Steve rode in numerous races. He also enjoyed mountain biking and long distance rides with friends. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Wayne B. Holder and survived by his mother Elaine E. Holder of San Luis Obispo, CA. He is also survived by his wife of over 20 years Norma Holder; daughter Kambre Holder, Aaron Havens and Joanna Havens Bennett whom he raised; son-in-law Joshua Bennett; two beautiful granddaughters Berkley and Sawyer Bennett; his brother Wayne Holder Jr.; sister Elaine Holder Zieroth and husband Steven; sister Linda Holder Friesen and husband Don; niece Joel O'Connell, husband Karl and daughter Brianna; and many cherished friends. The family gives their heartfelt thanks to the many caregivers and staff of Odyssey Healthcare Hospice and Willow Wood. There will be no funeral service, but a memorial service will be held in approximately one month. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico at 5840 Office Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or at www.rrfb.org.
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

JENNINGS -- Leola Jennings, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Jennings; her parents; and son Roy L. Jennings, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Cora Lee Lindsay, Etta J. Smith, Nellia Ray Worrell, Rosemary Jennings-Williams; and son, Thomas Calvin Jennings. Leola was one of the founding members of Shiloh Baptist Church. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2010 at Shiloh Baptist Church. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Shiloh Baptist Church, 608 Cesar Chavez, with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

JOHNSON-CHOWN -- Elvira Betty Johnson-Chown, age 59, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on May 12, 2010. She was born to Donald and Grace Johnson in New York City, NY. Elvira had a passion for the Lord and spent many years serving her community. She graduated from Hunter College with her degree as a registered nurse. Elvira was a very loving, caring person with a tender heart. Elvira is survived by her children, one daughter, Judith E. Santos and her husband, Jesse, of Texas, her son, Uriel E. Grant, II of Oregon; her mother Grace Johnson, and two sisters, Barbara A. Brown-Graham and husband, Thomas E. Graham and Marie M. Brown and two brothers, Gary K. Johnson and Nolton K. Brown and wife, Shantilla all of Brooklyn, NY. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Elvira is preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Chown, Jr. her father, Donald K. Johnson, Sr.; her brother, Donald K. Johnson, Jr.; and two sisters, Gail Poche and Joyce Johnson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Pastor Don Wilson as the officiant. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Elvira at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010

KIKER -- Wanda L. Kiker. A long-lived beautiful life suddenly went to Heaven on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Wanda was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and a dear friend to many. Born in Wells, Kansas on July 3, 1933, she moved Ruidoso, NM in May of 1953 and to Albuquerque, NM in 1957. Wanda is survived by her children, Mary Anna Moore and husband, Mike Madison, Meg and husband, Robert Archuleta, son, Paul L. Kiker; and her very special grandson, Sage Moore with Helena Gilbert; and her very special granddaughter, Amy Margaret Moore; also her loyal and amazing friend, Melissa Patterson. She was very loved and will be greatly missed by all, including her "grand-pets" Woody, Kiera and Connick. Cremation and a Private Service have already taken place. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun May 23, 2010