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BADSGARD, WAYNE A. Age 86, passed away on December 8, 2014 in Albuquerque. Born on October 11, 1928 in Raton, New Mexico to parents, Marguerite Jacques and Arnold Badsgard. Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Jean Badsgard; son, Richard and wife, Sandy Badsgard of Sun City, Arizona; two grandsons, Ryan and Randy Badsgard, their wives and their four sons of Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Deborah L. Badsgard of Albuquerque and Farmington, NM; brother, Chuck Badsgard and wife, Pat of Farmington, NM; sisters, Lucille Mehas, Mary Alice Sietz, and Judy Miller all residing in the Dallas, TX area; step-children, Lewis Ankeny and wife, Susie of Bristol, TN, Michael C. Ankeny and wife, Chandra; Marsha Leatherwood and husband, Allan and five step grandchildren all living in the Albuquerque area. Wayne was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth W. Badsgard and step-daughter, Lee Ann Ankeny Fudge. He served his country for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He returned to New Mexico and earned degrees in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from UNM. After 30 years of service he retired from Public Service Company of New Mexico as Division Vice-President. He was very active in Civic Affairs and his many positions included President of the Belen Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, Santa Fe United Way, and Albuquerque Utility Council. He was an avid golfer and served for 10 years as an officer of the Los Altos Golf Association. He was an active member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church. A private family gathering will be held in his honor, per his wishes. Please visit our online guestbook for Wayne at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014

LEWIS, CAROL (STECKBAUER) The daughters of Carol Lewis wish to thank all their family and friends who attended the services, gave their condolences, sent food and shared memories.
Published on: Sun December 07, 2014

LEWIS, CAROL (STECKBAUER) Carol Lewis, formerly Carol Steckbauer, passed away from a cerebral aneurysm on December 2, 2014 at the age of 73. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Zabukovec, and Nona and Larry Genebach, as well as her infant son, Billy. Carol is survived by her three daughters Kathy Otero (Phillip), Ann Lathrop (Michael), and Susan Carter (Bill). She leaves adoring grandchildren Richard Sanchez, Frances Fuller (Robert), Mariah Steckbauer, Ryann Carter, Victor Samuel Armijo, and Jada Carter (in appropriate pecking order. Lol). She leaves behind two sisters, Sharon Luke and Susan Munday of Virginia. Carol was an Army brat, having lived in Germany, Japan, and China among other locations, traveling back to Kenosha, Wisconsin to spend her summers with her beloved grandmothers Anna and Nellie, as well as her father, Frank and wife, Adeline. Having completed her high school education early, she entered St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Racine, Wisconsin. She completed the program after her marriage to Bill Steckbauer and the birth of her first child, Kathy. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin before moving with her husband and three daughters to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1971, at which time she attained employment at Lovelace Bataan Medical Center. While employed there, she earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Hospital Administration, working her way up into the position of Assistant Administrator. After Lovelace was sold to HCA, she moved to a Quality Assurance/Risk Management position in the St. Joseph's Healthcare Systems until they sold out to Ardent. Carol thought that was a good time to retire. During her career she advocated, along with others, for a state level and national level Nurse's Day with the assistance of Mayor David Rusk, Governor Bruce King, and State Representative Manual Lujan, Jr., and was part of the contingent to meet with then Vice President George Bush Sr. at the White House. In 2009, Carol was awarded the Nursing Legend Award from the New Mexico Nursing Excellence Awards, Mountain West Division. There will be a celebration of Carol's life and accomplishments Saturday, December 6th at 10:30 AM at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE in Albuquerque 505-764-9663 with a small reception to follow at Riverside. Those wanting to share their memories of Carol may visit the online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014

ROBERTS, JOAN went peacefully to rest with Jesus, after a brief hospice in her home in Albuquerque, on November 28, 2014 at the age of 77. She was born Joan Lou Williams on August 11, 1937 in Winslow, Arizona, to Hurchell Raymond and Dora May Brizendine Williams. After having lived all of her life "standing on the corner" in Winslow, Arizona, she fell in love with a handsome itinerant carpenter-cowboy who was passing through town, Leslie Jewel Roberts. They married in Holbrook, Arizona on July 29, 1955. They followed the work and the rodeos until Joan said they had to settle down somewhere to raise their family, JoDee Lee Ann, born July 1, 1956, Toy Omega La Rue, born December 10, 1958 and Melodee Theone, born June 19, 1960. They made their home in Phoenix, Arizona, where Les and Joan made their profession of faith July 31, 1960 and became active in the Southern Baptist Church. Always an avid reader and lover of books, Joan was instrumental in setting up the first library at Love Baptist Church. She and Les also worked teaching preschoolers. It was during this time that they lost their baby Toy to meningitis. The family moved back to Winslow in 1962 and worked toward opening up their own business, Roberts' Roofing and Remodeling, of which Joan was secretary and bookkeeper. Joan and Les held leadership roles in Sunday School, Woman's Missionary Union, Brotherhood and deaconship at First Baptist Church. Again, Joan led out in revamping and refurbishing the existing library, while taking church library courses. Joan and Les felt led to leave the main church to establish a mission church in a suburb that was being built. Of course, Joan established the first library in the new Desert View Baptist Church. She also began taking courses by mail to complete her secondary education. In 1973, Joan and Les relocated the family and the business to Portales, New Mexico, to be closer to his aging mother. Joan graduated with her high school diploma from National Schools in 1974 and enrolled in Eastern New Mexico University to study Library Science. She attended three years at the university and was a New Mexico Certified Librarian - Level I and II, working at the Portales Public Library from 1973-1978. While putting herself through college, she graduated one daughter with a teaching degree and another with a nursing degree. At the same time, she continued to do the books for her husband's business, manage a home and lead, teach, and organize the library in the University Baptist Church. When Les' mother needed caregiving, Les and Joan moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico to be with her. Joan found great joy in providing that comfort to her mother-in-law until she passed away. She continued to be the office manager for their business, a total of 30 years, 1965-1995. She continued to be active in Women's Ministries, in Sunday School and as a Deacon's wife at three different churches, First Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist Church and Immanuel Baptist Church. She even served as a custodian at FBC from 1998-2002. Even with this busy life, she somehow managed to enjoy a good book and a cup of tea. These accomplishments would be amazing enough, yet Joan persevered in the face of being a three-time cancer survivor, having open-heart surgery, back surgery and knee replacements. She was an extraordinary woman. Joan moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2004 to live with her daughter and provide care for Les, who had Alzheimer's disease. When she was widowed in July of 2005, she sold her home in Tucumcari and moved in permanently with her daughter and son-in-law. She became a member of the Promise Community Church, started their Silver Sisters group and was active in church life. She participated in community outreach, benevolent ministries and Bible studies. She volunteered at the John Adams Middle School Library. She was part of a movie discussion group at New Life City. She spent time at the Bio Park and Zoo. She enjoyed her friends. She cherished her grandkids and great-grandkids. She loved green chile. She read books. She worked puzzles. She embraced life. This legacy she leaves to her daughter and son-in-law, JoDee and John Scholz of Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter and son-in-law, Melodee and Jeff Smith of Kellogg, Iowa; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Joel and Tracey Scholz of Wheatridge, Colorado; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jeremy and LaDonna Scholz of Bennett, Colorado; grandson Sergeant Kevin Nathaniel Smith of Ft. Lewis, Washington; and grandson Aaron Patrick Smith of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law, Patricia Douglas of Modesto, California; and nine wonderful great- grandchildren. Joan Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie J. Roberts, her baby daughter, Toy Omega La Rue, her sister, Frances Louise McAllister, and parents, Hurchell and Dora May Williams. A Homegoing Celebration will be held for Joan Roberts on Friday, December 5, at the Promise Community Church, 3803 Atrisco Drive NW, Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico. There will be a viewing at 9:00 am and the service at 10:00 am followed by a fellowship dinner (potluck). A Homegoing Reunion Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 6 at Noon, Tucumcari Memorial Cemetery, Tucumcari, New Mexico. The graveside service will be followed by a fellowship meal. Please visit Joan's online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (505) 764-9663.
Published on: Thu December 04, 2014

ROUNDS, URSULA GERDA APPEL The story of the lovely Ursula Gerda Appel Rounds -- to be adequately complete -- must include words such as elegance, class, refinement, tastefulness and many more. Ursula was born in Nuremberg, Germany, on the 9th of February, 1940. Growing up in postwar Germany, she pursued a healthy lifestyle consisting of skiing, swimming, and the ever popular activity of hiking "Wanderungen" through the many beautiful forests of Germany. She was always eager and ready to launch into adventuresome yet wholesome group activities with her friends. And above all, the beautifully graceful and athletic Ursula loved dancing. Being raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faith, she readily embraced the moral code of her religion: chastity, honesty, being charitable to any needy person, thrift, hard work, self-betterment, and above all, love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Ursula was the last of the four children of Josef and Gerda Appel. Her sister Marianne, being the eldest, preceded Ursula's arrival by four years. Then in quick succession came Fritz one year later, followed by Rudi the next year, and finally, another year later, the little baby of the family, "Nesthkchen" Ursula arrived. Being active in the LDS church, she participated in all the church activities. And at the age of seventeen, the beautiful Ursula caught the eye of a young LDS missionary from America named Don Wayne Rounds. At the conclusion of his church mission to Germany and his return to the United States, Don wrote a letter to Ursula, who promptly replied. Encouraged, Don quickly sent a second letter, which was followed by yet another eager response from Ursula. Thus an eighteen-month 'pen pal' relationship was born, culminating in his proposal of marriage, and her acceptance. In February of 1959, at the age of 19 years, young Ursula's TWA Airlines Constellation touched down in the dusty town of Albuquerque, NM, and Ursula and Don were married together for "time-and-all-eternity" in the LDS Mesa, Arizona, temple. This marriage was blessed with two beautiful babies -- a handsome boy named Steven Wayne, and beautiful little Deborah, a "spittin' image" of her lovely mother (Later on when Debbie was in her teen years, she and her youthful mother Ursula were frequently judged to be sisters)! Ursula was a devoted mother to Steve and Debbie, and the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sadly, Debbie's twin boys Eric and Paul died at birth. The remaining children from Debbie and Brad Haslam are: Vince Haslam (Erin) and daughters Avery, Molly and Magnolia; Aaron (Danielle) Haslam and sons Oliver and Wyatt; Emily (Matt) Rogers and sons Jack, Charlie and Harry; and Meagan (Adam) Henrie. Steve and his wife Sharon's children are, in order: Danny Wayne Rounds (Kelly); Kimberly (Ryan) Lewis and daughter Dahlia Gerda [named in honor of Ursula Gerda]; and Amanda (Lucas) Maes and daughter Eisley; Ursula, in addition to being a loving, active, hands-on mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and an active member of the LDS church, had a stellar career in the Space and Satellite division of Sandia National Laboratories where her "no-nonsense" work ethic and "attention-to-detail" professionalism earned her great admiration and respect, both from her supervisors, and her peers as well. Ursula, having courageously fought off the deadly cancer Multiple Myeloma for almost 11 years, succumbed to its side effects on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday the 27th of November, 2014. Ursula died just two-and-one-half months short of her and Don's 56th anniversary of their wedding vows, solemnly made in the Mesa, Arizona, temple on Feb 12th, 1959. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Panorama Heights Ward, 300 Loma Colorado Boulevard NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Ursula's memory to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). To view information or to leave a condolence please visit www.danielfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Sun November 30, 2014

POHL, NOBERT EUGENE JR. (Burb) Age 57, passed away on November 24, 2014 in his home due to a massive heart attack. He was preceded by his little brother, Scott in 1970 and his mother, Carol Ann in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Courtney; her five children and grandchildren; his children; Natalie Ann Mitchell and her husband, Lewis, their children, Kory, Morgan and Shelby; daughter, Stephenie and her children, Dakota, Rowdie and Cage; Nobert Edward (Three); Lindsay and her sons, Alex and Damon (Bertitos); step-son, Eric Beal and his children's mother, Tammy Dobbs Heatherly. He also leaves behind his father, Nobert Pohl Sr. and his wife, Maggie; his brother, Allen; his sister, Sheri Morehead and her husband, Mike; nieces, nephews and far too many friends and family members to mention and his dog, Bentley. Burb was born November 16, 1957 in Albuquerque and graduated from Manzano High School He was an avid hunter and spent many summers at Elephant Butte Lake pitching horseshoes and feeding masses of people his famous stir fry. Friends and family may visit starting at 5:00 p.m., one hour prior to the Rosary Friday, November 28, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte. Nobert and Maggie invite you to join the family and friends for a celebration of Burb's life at their home in Tijeras following the burial. "This is where the cowboy rides away" Please visit our online guestbook for Burb at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Fri November 28, 2014

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