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LANIER -- Helen Peters Lanier, 98, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at her home. She was born, February 26, 1912 in Texarkana, Texas the daughter of William and Gertrude Nash Peters. She received her Bachelor's degree from Texas Wesleyan College in Ft. Worth, Texas. Helen married Henry Spurgeon Lanier, June 5, 1938 in Texarkana, Texas. Helen taught second grade in Texarkana and after moving to New Mexico, she taught on Isleta Pueblo. She retired from teaching when her daughter was born. Survivors include her husband, Spurgeon of Albuquerque; one daughter, Barbara Jean Lanier of Albuquerque; and two nephews, Eddie (Pat) Peters, Texarkana, Texas and Lynn (Lee) Peters of Kingsville, TX. She was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Peters. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Central United Methodist Church. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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LOHMANN -- Doris Ellen Lohmann age 92, died on Saturday, May 8th 2010. Doris was born on April 22, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, William Lohmann. She is survived by her son Alan Lohmann; and daughter-in-law Mikki Lohmann; Doris had three grandchildren, Aaron Lohmann, Jolie Schultz and Alana Barkhurst; She is also survived by three great- grandchildren. Permanent inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. You may share your condolences, sympathies and memories at: www.danielsfuneral.com Doris' care was entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505) 884-1188.
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LOPEZ -- Ted A. "Diz" Lopez, 67, passed away May 9, 2010 at his home in Albuquerque following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. also at Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe, with internment to follow at Santa Fe Funeral Options and Memorial Gardens on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road
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MCCLAIN -- Pamela S. McClain, 63, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Mrs. McClain was born on October 7, 1946 to Robert W. and Dorothy L. (Allen) Green of Des Moines, IA. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral and its choir. In her twenties, Mrs. McClain was a member of the USO. She was a financial advisor for Ameriprise and in her spare time, she enjoyed scrapbooking and volunteering for many organizations. Mrs. McClain is survived by her husband of 23 years, Harris R. McClain, of Albuquerque, NM; a daughter, Jennifer M. Gray of McAllen, TX; a son, Matthew R. Gray, and his wife Judith, of Buda, TX; a grandson, Zane, also of Buda, TX; and a brother, William Green, of Des Moines, IA. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver Ave SW. Inurnment will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 14, at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at ww5.komen.org/donate. 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
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MIERA -- Eloy A. Miera, 48, passed away suddenly May 5, 2010. Eloy was born August 24, 1961 in Albuquerque NM. Eloy was a professional boxer with Jack Candelaria Community Center in San Jose. Eloy is survived by five children, Guillermo, Jesus, Luana, Robert and Tomas; his mother Merlinda Miera; and father Eloy A. Miera Sr.; brothers, Albert and Orlando; sisters, Diana, Pearl, Samantha, Orlanda, Alica and Augustine; nine grandchildren; eight nephews and nieces and numerous other family and friends. A Memorial service will be conducted Friday, May 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Jack Candelaria Community Center, 400 San Jose SE, Officiating Pastor Kirk Wesslink of Dessert Hills Baptist Church. Following Memorial services a reception will be held. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Eloy was loved and will be missed dearly. May he rest in peace and God Bless you Daddy. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Eloy's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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PEARSON -- Kay Marie Pearson, 59, a resident of Albuquerque since 2007, died May 9, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Dick Pearson of Albuquerque; children, Sheldon Rosentreader of Albuquerque, Shellie Barbosa of Longmont, CO, Deanna Swallow of Fort Collins, CO; stepchildren, Ronald Pearson and Richard Pearson of Foxboro, MA; grandchildren, Kandice Gonzales of Walden, CO, Tylor Boyd of Walden, CO and three step-grandchildren of Foxboro, MA; brothers and sisters, Chuck Blake of Wisconsin, Jackie Blake of Michigan, Carol Young of West Virginia, Nancy Thompson of West Virginia, Albert Blake of Texas, Vera Thompson of West Virginia, Randy Blake of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence of Flat Top, WV, her mother, Lena of Flat Top, WV, her brother, Dana of Florida, and her brother, Kenny of Nebraska. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at French Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit French Wyoming Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010. Please visit our online guestbook for Kay at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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PEREA -- Onofre Perea passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in Albuquerque at the age of 91. Services are in the care of: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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RIVERA -- Robert L. Rivera died on May 6, 2010. He was born the third of five children to Manuel and Vina Rivera of Old Town, Albuquerque. He graduated from Valley High School in 1966; moved to Los Angeles, California where he worked as an engineer's aid at the California Highway Department. He married and had a son named Marc Anthony Rivera. Robert returned to New Mexico with his son Marc and attended UNM. He moved back to California, enrolled and graduated from the University of California at Irvine in 1975. That year he created pre-school curricula, wrote and published children's books at La Escuelita in Oakland, California. He enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), and in 1978, he graduated with his law degree and moved back to New Mexico. He served as a New Mexico Supreme Court clerk for Justice Dan Sosa and became a member of the New Mexico Bar. He worked as an associate attorney for the Bigbee Law Firm in Santa Fe, and later he practiced law with Ernest Valdez and as a solo practioner in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico. He also served as the executive director for the NM Mining Association. Robert loved politics. He was elected chair of the Santa Fe County Democratic Party; he also served as a member of the Democratic National Committee. Most of his professional life was spent lobbying and writing on matters of public policy and regulatory issues in Santa Fe. He had a keen mind, an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. He is survived by his son Marc; longtime friend, Yvonne Sanchez and her daughters; siblings Charlotte Walton, Geraldine Rivera, Beatriz Rivera, and David Rivera. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel at Mount Calvary Cemetery at 1900 Edith Blvd., NE on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place immediately thereafter.
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SMITH -- Myrl F. Smith, 97 years old, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, changed his residence to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ellen U. Smith; his son, John R. Smith and wife, Janet of Bosque Farms, NM; grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, and Sierra; and great-grandchild, Christopher. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Myrn and Elwood; and his son, Peter Smith. Myrl was born in Belding, Michigan, attended Belding High School, and was enrolled two years at the Michigan College of Mining and Technology. In 1934, he received a Senatorial Appointment to the West Point Military Academy where he played football and baseball, and graduated in 1938. During his army career he served through WWII in Panama and Japan, and retired with the rank of Colonel in 1947. He briefly owned a sporting goods business before choosing to return to work for the government in the Test Division of the Atomic Energy Commission. He retired in 1972 to spend time with his family and friends, fishing, boating and camping. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 4800 Indian School Rd, NE with Pastor John Dykhuis officiating. A reception will follow the service. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334. Please visit our online guestbook for Myrl at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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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
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