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STEVENSON -- Martin J. Stevenson PhD, passed from this life May 1, 2010. "Marty" as he preferred to be called, was a true friend to everyone, and always had a kind word for all. A 20 year resident of Albuquerque, Marty was born June 10, 1945 in Syracuse, NY to Frederick and Florence Stevenson. He graduated from Syracuse University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1972. He started his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, with 19 years service at Sandia National Laboratories. He was the beloved husband of Paulette (Crawford) Stevenson for 28 years. Marty was the father of two sons, David Stevenson, wife Guenn, with three children, of Florida; and Randy Stevenson, wife Ann, with two children, of California. Marty will forever be remembered by his in-laws, Jay and Brenda Denney, daughter Melissa, and James and Lyn Crawford, son James, all of Indiana. He will be missed by countless other friends who were fortunate enough to know him. He was an avid sailor, and cherished his 34 foot Hunter Sailboat, "Windependent". He and his sailing friends spent many happy days sailing and racing at Elephant Butte Lake. Marty loved to travel with Paulette, read, have fun with friends and relatives and most of all spend time enjoying life. Marty touched the lives of many with his smile and generosity, and his gentle nature will be missed. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at French - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (Lomas & Eubank), Albuquerque, NM 87111. The family requests that Memorial Donations to honor Marty's life be sent to benefit the Purdue Foundation, 403 W Wood Street, West Layfayette, IN 47907-2007. Please visit our online guestbook for Marty at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Fri May 14, 2010

VISEL -- Robert F. Visel, 82, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. A long time resident of Los Alamos, Robert (Bob) was a great father, a great-grandfather, and one of the best teachers the Los Alamos High School ever had. Many of his students to this day remember him and how some of them were able to test out of the first semester of drafting and design in college. Bob was born on June 1, 1927, in New Haven Connecticut to Clifton and Mozelle Visel. He was the second of three children they would have. During the depression it was hard for Bob's father to find work. His father Clifton was a mining engineer and the family moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia and then to El Paso, Texas. There they lived until housing was finished near the mining area in Matehuala, Mexico where they then moved to in 1937. A large part of Bob's youth was spent here where he learned to speak fluent Spanish. He was greatly loved by the servants they had while living there and Bob learned a lot about wood work and gardening from a couple of these servants. One of the exciting moments while growing up in Matehuala was when Poncho Villa had the miners, including his father, detained in the mine for a few days hoping for a ransom or some sort of bargaining power with the Mexican government but it never panned out and they were let go. The mining company, American Smelting and Refining, created a school, grades 1 7, for the children of the employees. In 1938 the Smelter closed down and the two room school was moved to the mine itself. After the 7th grade Bob then went to the San Marcos Baptist Academy, in San Marcos Texas, to finish grade school. During this time at the Baptist Academy Bob became a Student Commander of the Military Corp of Male Students. In 1944 he graduated from the Academy with honors. Bob was a Texas Aggie and starting in1944 spent two years at Texas A&M. At this time A&M was an all male student body, so female companionship was non existent, but Bob managed to find a girl friend who lived in Houston and spent more time with her than at school. So he flunked out in his junior year. Since the war was still going on, rather than being drafted, Bob decided to join the army. He joined in San Antonio and was then shipped to Virginia for basic training. During basic he was interviewed for a security guard position at the Los Alamos Manhattan Project. He, along with a small group of fellow soldiers were sent here to Los Alamos where he served guard duty for about a year. While serving guard duty Bob frequented a USO in Santa Fe. This USO brought in a couple that taught Ballroom Dancing and this was the start of his dancing prowess. This is also where he met his first wife Darlene and they married shortly after he was discharged in 1948. She had a little apartment there in Santa Fe and that's where they lived while he tried to get a job at the lab as a technician. With no luck getting a job at the lab his older brother Cliff suggested he go to a school for teachers in San Marcos, Texas. They packed up and moved to San Marcos. While at the Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bob Studied Industrial Arts with a few regular art classes mixed in. He graduated in 1950. Jobs were scarce but Bob found a teaching job in Pharr (a small town in South Texas.) There he taught woodwork, arts and crafts, and consumer math. During his first year of teaching Darlene contracted cancer. She underwent surgery and they thought the cancer was gone. Bob then found a job in Dallas, Texas, where not only could he teach but start obtaining his Masters degree as well. Unfortunately Darlene's cancer returned. Bob graduated with his Masters and Darlene died that same year. Bob and Darlene loved Santa Fe and Los Alamos so much that they tried to go there every summer. One visit he found out that the Schools were looking for teachers and he applied. He got the job and began his teaching career with the Los Alamos High School shortly after Darlene passed away. In 1958, a fellow teacher, Bess (Gallavan) Hegler, introduced Bob to a secretary from the lab. This would be his second wife Millie who had been eyeing Bob for some time. She first noticed him at a performance of teachers where there was a wardrobe malfunction and Bob ended up with a pair of pants that were way too small. Millie was out in the audience with some girlfriends and they were all eyeing the guys on stage when Millie claimed she would, Take the one in the tight pants! She also joined the choir at the First United Methodist Church so she could get a closer look at Bob. They married on August 2, 1958. A year later they had their one and only son Robert A. Visel. Unfortunately having two Bob's in the family was going to be a real problem in the future. If they had known this they would have named him Jack. Bob continued his career at the Los Alamos High School and had obtained a second Masters Degree to advance himself from Art teacher, Shop teacher, Drafting teacher, to the Audio Video Specialist of the High School. During the summers Bob would also work out at the Lab at S-site where they took advantage of his drafting talents and teaching abilities as well. Bob retired from the High School but continued to work at the lab until he was able to retire from there as well. Bob also began a major addition to his house which required a great deal of his free time. Bob was also very dedicated to his church, The First United Methodist Church, where he and Millie both sang in the choir. He also constructed many of the furniture pieces in the pulpit as well as the large cross hanging above it. Bob and Millie enjoyed traveling around the country and especially liked to take cruises which they did on many occasions both in the Atlantic and Pacific. On March 30, 2004, his wife Millie passed away. But most of all they loved to dance. Bob and Millie were champion Ballroom dancers and entered many dance competitions frequently coming home with various trophies and metals. They also enjoyed sharing their talents with others by conducting Ballroom dance classes. They especially enjoyed the classes they held for the kids. Bob was an avid gardener and was recognized for his rose bushes, fruit trees, corn, and especially his pumpkins which he shared with everyone especially the kids and fellow members of the Methodist Church. His picture could be seen almost every year in the local paper holding two of the larger pumpkins while standing amongst his corn. Bob was also a stamp collector and helped to start a stamp club which met for many years until most of the members either died or moved away. He was also one of the early members of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union of which he served as President for a couple terms. The two things Bob enjoyed the most were his two grandchildren; Athena, born June 24, 1981, and R.J. Born September 13, 1985. With these two around nothing else seemed to matter. He always made sure they had everything they needed not only at present but for the future as well. He was extremely proud of who they have become and what they have accomplished. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Mozelle; his older brother Cliff; younger brother Jack; nephew John; in-laws Edward and Anna Svejkovsky; in-laws George James and Anna May Chuey; brother-in-law Jim Chuey; and his two wives Darlene Svejkovsky Visel and Mildred Chuey Visel. He is survived by his son Robert A. and girlfriend Margaret along with her two children Sidney and Brittney; his two grandchildren Athena of Rochester, New York and R.J. Of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his sister-in-law Eleanor of El Paso, Texas; his sister-in-law Mildred of Premont, Texas; his nieces Mary, Jackie, and Dianna of El Paso Texas, and Patty of Premont, Texas; his nephews Paul of Kingsville, Texas, and Greg of Uvalde, Texas; and his nephew Jim of Miami, Florida, and many many others. Bob was a saint and loved by everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service has been scheduled at 10AM on Saturday, June 26th, at the First United Methodist Church in Los Alamos. DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley (505-662-2400) is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri May 14, 2010

ABEYTA -- Rev. Eppie Abeyta born in Leadville, Colorado on March 24, 1924 to Teofilo and Maria Abeyta went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lydia Abeyta; brother Wences Abeyta; and sister Severa DeAguerro. Survived by his children: James Abeyta and wife Belia, David Abeyta and wife Tina, JoAnn Rios and husband Manny, Dorothy Padilla and husband Jose', Liz Gutierrez and husband John, Neomi Guerrero and husband Martin; and his grandchildren James Abeyta, Jr. and Denise Morang; Vanessa Buffington and Jessica Sanchez, Mario Abeyta, Marcos Abeyta, and Joy Varela, Carlos Gutierrez, Tomas Gutierrez, and Natalie Gutierrez; Candace McKillip and Elias Guerrero; nine great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces, friends and relatives, and fellow clergy. He was preceded in death by brother Tony Abeyta, sister Sally Abeyta, and granddaughter Elaine Lovato. Rev. Abeyta was a retired ordained minister and member of the Central Latin American District Council of the Assemblies of God Fellowship and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He and his loving wife pastored many churches throughout New Mexico for over 30 years. He was considered the pillar and patriarch of the family and will be sorely missed by his family and numerous friends and relatives. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services that will be held Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Fellowship Church at 5331 Montano NW. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Eppie at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

CANDELARIA -- Joe I. Candelaria, 71, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 12, 2010. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his children, Joe Candelaria and wife, Debbie, Dennis Candelaria and wife, Carmen, and Cindy Candelaria; six grandchildren, Andrew, Simone, Chloe, Raquel, Santiago, and Xochitl; his sisters, Berna Martinez and husband, Al, Sandra Lucero and husband, Chano, and Dolores Montoya and husband, Freddie; his brothers, Charlie Candelaria, and Johnny Ray Candelaria; and many other extended family members. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; his brothers, David, Lupe, and Eloy; and his sister, Josie. Visitation will be Thursday, May 13, 2010 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 Mrs. Martha Herrera. Final visitation will be Friday at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Mike Cimino, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frankie Montoya, Eloy Candelaria, Albert Martinez, and Richard Montoya. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7862 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

CARMONA -- Max Carmona Jr., 68, loving husband, father, went home to be with our Lord on Monday May 10, 2010 due to an illness. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday May 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Road SW., with Burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Max's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

CLEVENGER -- Sally Clevenger, 67, went to heaven on May 11, 2010. Sally was survived by her beloved husband Randall of 46 years; her children, Matthew, Paula, Carol, Michelle, and Keith; her grandchild, Kyra; her brother William Masters and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mary. Sally was a beautiful, compassionate, and generous woman loved by her family and all who were fortunate enough to meet her. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to livestrong.org. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Sally's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

DALBY -- Walter J. Dalby, went to meet with our Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2010, after a long illness. Walter was born in Temple, TX, July 22, 1926 to Walter and Florence Dalby. He graduated from Albuquerque High School May 21, 1943. Walter served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946. He married Alta Arlene Premer on June 3, 1949. She passed away October 30, 1970. Walter received his B.S.M.E. degree from the UNM, July 5, 1950 and worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Mechanical Design Engineer, 1950 to 1956 and 1958 to 2001. He worked at Phillips Petroleum in Idaho Falls, ID, from 1956 to 1958. Walter married Bernice J. Casey on May 16, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; brother, William Joseph Head and wife, Mary; son, John F. Dalby of Flagstaff, AZ; daughter, Karyn A. Reid and husband, Gary of Rico, CO; son, Michael W. Dalby and wife, Vicky of Albuquerque; one granddaughter; several stepchildren; step-grandchildren; and a niece and nephew. The family will be forever grateful for the professional, tender, and loving care he received from the doctors, nurses, and other professionals at UNM Hospital. A rosary will be held Thursday, May 13, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at French, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont St. NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 901 Brother Mathias PL NW, Albuquerque, 87102 or Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, 87125 or to Boy Scouts of America, Great SW Council, 5841 Office Bldg. NE, Albuquerque, 87109-5820. Friends may visit Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at French Lomas location. Please visit our online guestbook for Walter at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

DUGAN -- Dr. Robert Perry Jr., age 78, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lynne; his son Bob III and wife Alisa and kids Robby IV and Bailey of Albuquerque; daughter Cheri and husband Ted Rifkin and kids Riley and TJ of Durango, CO; sisters Carol and husband Ross Rhoads of Charlotte, NC and Connie and husband Dave Voss of Laguna Niguel, CA; and many nephews and nieces. Bob moved here eight months ago from Palm Desert, CA with Lynne to be nearer his family. He devoted his life to the service of Jesus Christ at the early age of seven. Bob graduated with honors from Wheaton College, and then Fuller Seminary in CA. His first church was in Rochester, NH from 1959-63, then Elmhurst, IL from 1963-70, Denver, CO from 1970-78. He ran for U.S. Congress in 1976, then became Director of Public Affairs and V.P. for National Assn. of Evangelicals in Washington, D.C. from 1978-2000. He counseled with every President from Carter to Clinton as the Champion for Christian Causes in America. He was a hero to his bon Bob III and grandson Robby IV as they share his name and destiny. We all loved him and miss him so much, but know his homecoming in Heaven is a brilliant glory in Christ. A Memorial celebration will be held at Calvary Chapel in the Hub, 4001 Osuna NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon.
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

HETSCHEL -- Al Hetschel, resident of Albuquerque since 1958 (with a few exceptions thanks to Uncle Sam) died May 12, 2010. Al was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 7, 1928 to Albert E. and Wilma Hetschel. He went on to be an Eagle Scout with two Palms. Al joined the United States Air Force in 1946. In 1952, while stationed in New York, he met Sara Thomas. Al needed special permission to date Sara as she was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force Nurse Corp. They married in 1953. They welcomed Jeff into their family in 1958. Al was then stationed in Alaska and then Sacramento, California. Al retired from the Air Force in 1967 and took up full time residence in the NE Heights. Al would later say he loved every day in the Air Force. He worked for the US Postal Service from 1973 to 1990. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a proud member the Loco Patrol of the Shrine. After Sara's passing on November 12, 2004, he lived at the Woodmark in Uptown Albuquerque where he made many friends including one Ms. Virgie Pace whom brought much joy into Al's life. Al's best friend was Mr. Maurice Bryd who he had lunch with at a Furrs restaurant weekly for nearly 31 years. Chaplain Jeff Hetschel will conduct services at Woodmark Assistant Living, 7201 Prospect Pl. NE on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Al is survived by the Hetschel family of California: Jeff, Debbie, (Mission Viejo) Dan (Portland), Nicole (a nurse in Los Angeles, like her Grandma) and Alyssa (sophomore at Azusa Pacific University). Instead of flowers, Al requests donations made to Shriners Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Interment under the blue New Mexican sky at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010

JONES -- Richard H. Jones went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2010. He was surrounded by loved ones at his passing. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Henry B. Jones. He is survived by his other, Charlotte B. Jones; three brothers, Allan L. Jones of Hayward, CA., Robert B. Jones and Bruce G. Jones both of Albuquerque; and one sister, Carol J. Palmer, also of Albuquerque. Richard left behind one daughter, Tracy Velasquez; two step-children, Kevin Bruno of Albuquerque and Lisa Romero of Phoenix, AZ. Richard had seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nephews, and one niece. Richard was a native of New Mexico and had owned a custom cabinet shop here. He had numerous friends, both in NM and AZ. A private memorial will be held on May 15, 2010 at the home of Richard's sister. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to New Mexico Hospice in Richard's name or any charity of your choice.
        Published on: Thu May 13, 2010