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DAVIS, VICENTE NEWTON Vicente Newton Davis (Vinnie), loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on January 23, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman - fishing, hunting and trap-shooting whenever he could. Vin also had a giving spirit, sharing his good fortune with charities such as Schools for Africa and local food banks. As a Veteran, he also supported fellow servicemen and women with PTSD. He is survived by his children, Vern Nicole Davis-Showell and Jamal Atiim Davis; grandchildren, Davis Robert Showell and Teah Katherine Showell, and his siblings, Marie Clark, Dolores Joshua, Edna Hogan, Ricardo Davis, and Arthur Davis. He also leaves many cherished nieces and nephews. Vin was preceded in death by his parents, Arturo and Alma, and his sister, Gloria Davis. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. A repast will follow at his residence. Please visit our online guestbook for Vin at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Thu January 29, 2015
SALAS, FRANCES G. Frances (Galindo) Salas, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on January 21, 2015 after a yearlong illness. She was born on October 31, 1934 to Lucille (Galindo) Perez in El Paso Texas. Frances was raised in Gallup, New Mexico by her loving grandparents, Francisca (Quiniones) and Braulio Galindo. Frances graduated in 1953 from Cathedral High School in Gallup where she participated in many extracurricular activities and was recognized as senior Homecoming Queen. After high school, she went to work at the Gallup Sand & Gravel. On July 3rd 1960, she married the love of her life, Celestino Salas and raised a family of four children. In 1966 the family moved to Albuquerque where they began the city life. Frances worked for the US Government at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 34 years. While at the BIA, she became the office manager in the Engineering Dept that oversaw the critically acclaimed Navajo Irrigation Project near Farmington. She also became the Hispanic-coordinator for the BIA for many years and grew to love traveling. She made many treasured and lifelong friends at the BIA. After retirement, she continued to work part time at the former Sunwest Bank, the New Mexico State Fair, and as a poll worker for the Election Board. Just to keep busy, she continued to sell Avon products to friends and family for 30 years. Frances' love of travel took her and Celestino throughout the United States in their RV for many years. They also made numerous trips to Mexico to visit friends, family and explore the many sights. During her retirement years she took in her elderly aunt Alice G. Castillo, who lived with them for ten years before retiring to The Little Sisters of the Poor in Gallup. During that time they enjoyed the opportunity to travel to Europe with many family members visiting countries such as England, Spain, Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic. In addition to Europe she traveled to Nicaragua for a cousins wedding and a long awaited visit to Hawaii with a lifelong friend. There she enjoyed a helicopter ride of her life; over Mauna Loa one of the many spectacular volcanoes. Frances was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Albuquerque. All four of her children attended grade school at Fatima, and continued on to St. Pius X. Frances took on the matriarch role of her family after the death of her Grandma and mother Lucy. Her home was always an open active place with family and friends always stopping by to visit and if necessary, to live. She made sure her visitors never left her home without eating some of her famous red chile enchiladas. Frances' true happiness lied with her treasured grand children, great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. All who knew Frances for her devotion to family, her Catholic faith, wonderful smile, loyalty and honesty will miss her dearly. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, her daughters, Loretta Celeste Salas-Gamertsfelder, Francine Kim Salas-Samora and her granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Salas. She leaves her devoted and loving husband of 55 years, Celestino Salas. Her memory will be cherished by her loving children, Hector A. Salas and wife, Maria of Springfield MA, Catherine Salas Baransky and husband, Roger of Manchester NH; cherished grandchildren, Aaron Salas and wife, Rosie of Jakarta Indonesia, Angela (Salas) Brown and husband, Jerry of Delta Junction AK, Alicia Gamertsfelder-Lovato, Gary Gamertsfelder and Gabrielle Lopez of Albuquerque, Christopher Baransky of Tampa, FL, Dylan Baransky of Manchester, NH; loving great grandchildren, Adriana and Miranda Brown, Dominic, Jordan and Pierce Salas; her loving aunt, Alice G. Castillo of Gallup, a loving devoted brother and sisters, Mike and Ella Perez of Sedona AZ, Leah Alice and Lloyd Guillory of Kirtland, NM, Maria Hilda Lopez, Sylvia and Benny Kjaer both of Albuquerque; many loving cousins including, Arthur Tommy Galindo of San Pedro CA; Aunt Flora Mae Gonzales; cousins, John Gutierrez, Ben and JoAnne Galindo of Albuquerque, Cipri Sanchez and Marlene Neal of Gallup, NM and Teresita Ramos of El Paso, TX; many friends, relatives, and her long-established Pen Pals. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their care and compassion during this difficult time and their compassionate care for our mother Frances. A rosary will be held for Frances on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at the Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Avenue SW, Albuquerque at 7pm. At the families request a funeral and memorial service will be held this summer. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
Published on: Mon January 26, 2015
SALAS, FRANCES G. Frances (Galindo) Salas, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on January 21, 2015 after a yearlong illness. She was born on October 31, 1934 to Lucille (Galindo) Perez in El Paso Texas. Frances was raised in Gallup, New Mexico by her loving grandparents, Francisca (Quiniones) and Braulio Galindo. Frances graduated in 1953 from Cathedral High School in Gallup where she participated in many extracurricular activities and was recognized as senior Homecoming Queen. After high school, she went to work at the Gallup Sand & Gravel. On July 3rd 1960, she married the love of her life, Celestino Salas and raised a family of four children. In 1966 the family moved to Albuquerque where they began the city life. Frances worked for the US Government at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 34 years. While at the BIA, she became the office manager in the Engineering Dept that oversaw the critically acclaimed Navajo Irrigation Project near Farmington. She also became the Hispanic-coordinator for the BIA for many years and grew to love traveling. She made many treasured and lifelong friends at the BIA. After retirement, she continued to work part time at the former Sunwest Bank, the New Mexico State Fair, and as a poll worker for the Election Board. Just to keep busy, she continued to sell Avon products to friends and family for 30 years. Frances' love of travel took her and Celestino throughout the United States in their RV for many years. They also made numerous trips to Mexico to visit friends, family and explore the many sights. During her retirement years she took in her elderly aunt Alice G. Castillo, who lived with them for ten years before retiring to The Little Sisters of the Poor in Gallup. During that time they enjoyed the opportunity to travel to Europe with many family members visiting countries such as England, Spain, Italy, Germany and the Czech Republic. In addition to Europe she traveled to Nicaragua for a cousins wedding and a long awaited visit to Hawaii with a lifelong friend. There she enjoyed a helicopter ride of her life; over Mauna Loa one of the many spectacular volcanoes. Frances was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Albuquerque. All four of her children attended grade school at Fatima, and continued on to St. Pius X. Frances took on the matriarch role of her family after the death of her Grandma and mother Lucy. Her home was always an open active place with family and friends always stopping by to visit and if necessary, to live. She made sure her visitors never left her home without eating some of her famous red chile enchiladas. Frances' true happiness lied with her treasured grand children, great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. All who knew Frances for her devotion to family, her Catholic faith, wonderful smile, loyalty and honesty will miss her dearly. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, her daughters, Loretta Celeste Salas-Gamertsfelder, Francine Kim Salas-Samora and her granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Salas. She leaves her devoted and loving husband of 55 years, Celestino Salas. Her memory will be cherished by her loving children, Hector A. Salas and wife, Maria of Springfield MA, Catherine Salas Baransky and husband, Roger of Manchester NH; cherished grandchildren, Aaron Salas and wife, Rosie of Jakarta Indonesia, Angela (Salas) Brown and husband, Jerry of Delta Junction AK, Alicia Gamertsfelder-Lovato, Gary Gamertsfelder and Gabrielle Lopez of Albuquerque, Christopher Baransky of Tampa, FL, Dylan Baransky of Manchester, NH; loving great grandchildren, Adriana and Miranda Brown, Dominic, Jordan and Pierce Salas; her loving aunt, Alice G. Castillo of Gallup, a loving devoted brother and sisters, Mike and Ella Perez of Sedona AZ, Leah Alice and Lloyd Guillory of Kirtland, NM, Maria Hilda Lopez, Sylvia and Benny Kjaer both of Albuquerque; many loving cousins including, Arthur Tommy Galindo of San Pedro CA; Aunt Flora Mae Gonzales; cousins, John Gutierrez, Ben and JoAnne Galindo of Albuquerque, Cipri Sanchez and Marlene Neal of Gallup, NM and Teresita Ramos of El Paso, TX; many friends, relatives, and her long-established Pen Pals. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their care and compassion during this difficult time and their compassionate care for our mother Frances. A rosary will be held for Frances on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at the Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Avenue SW, Albuquerque at 7pm. At the families request a funeral and memorial service will be held this summer. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
GRIZAFFI, VALERIE ANN Age 60, of Albuquerque, NM, went to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2015. Valerie was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 11, 1954. She grew up there with loving and supportive parents, Estelle and Robert Czerepak. She graduated from Eldorado High School and started working in the restaurant business. Her exemplary work ethic, attention to detail, love and understanding of people, opened doors to become a general manager at several prestigious hotels and restaurants. Valerie's latest title was a retail/catering manager for Aramark at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center. She loved helping others and enjoyed organizing high quality results in all of her projects. Valerie truly felt blessed to work with all of her associates and patrons of UNMSRC. She was married to Ken Grizaffi on October 10, 1992. They shared laughs, worked closely together managing several different business, spoke life and encouragement into the lives that they came across, and always displayed their close friendship to each other and those that entered into their loving-kindness. Their lives were highlighted with a deep commitment to loving each other. Ken passed away eight years ago and they are happily joined together once again. Valerie loved cooking decadent dishes, entertaining guests and sharing time with her family. Her positive nature, exemplary work ethic, kind ear, and loving ways will be sorely missed. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and filled her surroundings with beauty by word and deed. Valerie carried a warm countenance from living a life of giving. She is survived by her loving and caring step-children, Gary and Nan Grizaffi, Nicole Scordato; grandchildren, Ben and Miranda Grizaffi, Oliva and Caterina Scordato; siblings, Wendy Doyle, RJ and Pam Czerepak, James Czerepak, and Rick and Shelia Czerepak; nieces and nephews, Michael Czerepak, Renee Czerepak, Kristi and Arthur Miller; great-nieces and nephews, Ben Miller, Parker Miller and Eliana Miller. The service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015, 4:00 p.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Contributions can be made in her name to the cancer society. Flowers can be sent to St. Jude Thaddeus at 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Valerie at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Sun January 25, 2015
CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
Published on: Fri January 16, 2015
LARSEN, NEIL Neil Larsen, Master Sgt., USAF (Ret.), passed away on January 2, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born on July 24, 1929, one of six children to Arthur and Marion Larsen (both deceased). He is survived by 2 of his children, Karen Arnold, of Hypoluxo, FL and his son, Jeffery Larsen, of Gold Bar, WA. Also surviving him are his sister, Judith Slusman, of Island Heights; brothers, Stewart and his wife Georgiana of Boerne, TX, David of Ridgewood, NJ; sister-in-law, Barbara, of Berwyn, IL; and son-in-law, Timothy Arnold. His daughter, Karol Griffin; his twin brother, Frederick, and his brother, Arthur, predeceased him. Neil graduated from East Orange High School in 1947 and immediately enlisted in the Naval Reserve. He was transferred to the Air Force, where he served for 20 years. Neil had memorable assignments in the administrative, legal, and intelligence fields while stationed in many states. He served overseas in the Marshal Islands, participating in the DOD atomic testing programs during the years of 1947-1956, where he witnessed many atomic and hydrogen weapons tests. After attending the Army's Strategic Intelligence School in Washington, D.C., he was assigned duty with the Air Attache system at the US Embassy in Venezuela and Ecuador. Upon ending this duty, he was assigned to McGuire, AFB in New Jersey. The next year, Neil was assigned to the US MTM in Saudi Arabia. He returned to Kirtland AFB and retired from active duty in September of 1967. Neil became the catering manager of the Kirtland Officers' Club. He was promoted to club manager, a position he held for 22 years. He retired from civil service in July of 1994. Being "gainfully unemployed," as he liked to say, he devoted his time to golf and his beloved Lobo Football. He was a season ticket holder for many years and was a long-time member of the Lobo Club. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve, American Legion Post 49, and while club manager, he held the positions of secretary/treasurer and president of the Land of Enchantment Chapter of the Club Managers Association. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University. One way to make Papa Neil smile is to show support by wearing LOBO RED to the Memorial Service. At Neil's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bill Weeks Memorial Football Scholarship Fund, MSC07 4260, 1 University of NM, Albuquerque, NM, 87131. Please visit our online guestbook for Neil at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Fri January 16, 2015
CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
Published on: Thu January 15, 2015
LARSEN, NEIL Neil Larsen, Master Sgt., USAF (Ret.), passed away on January 2, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born on July 24, 1929, one of six children to Arthur and Marion Larsen (both deceased). He is survived by 2 of his children, Karen Arnold, of Hypoluxo, FL and his son, Jeffery Larsen, of Gold Bar, WA. Also surviving him are his sister, Judith Slusman, of Island Heights; brothers, Stewart and his wife Georgiana of Boerne, TX, David of Ridgewood, NJ; sister-in-law, Barbara, of Berwyn, IL; and son-in-law, Timothy Arnold. His daughter, Karol Griffin; his twin brother, Frederick, and his brother, Arthur, predeceased him. Neil graduated from East Orange High School in 1947 and immediately enlisted in the Naval Reserve. He was transferred to the Air Force, where he served for 20 years. Neil had memorable assignments in the administrative, legal, and intelligence fields while stationed in many states. He served overseas in the Marshal Islands, participating in the DOD atomic testing programs during the years of 1947-1956, where he witnessed many atomic and hydrogen weapons tests. After attending the Army's Strategic Intelligence School in Washington, D.C., he was assigned duty with the Air Attache system at the US Embassy in Venezuela and Ecuador. Upon ending this duty, he was assigned to McGuire, AFB in New Jersey. The next year, Neil was assigned to the US MTM in Saudi Arabia. He returned to Kirtland AFB and retired from active duty in September of 1967. Neil became the catering manager of the Kirtland Officers' Club. He was promoted to club manager, a position he held for 22 years. He retired from civil service in July of 1994. Being "gainfully unemployed," as he liked to say, he devoted his time to golf and his beloved Lobo Football. He was a season ticket holder for many years and was a long-time member of the Lobo Club. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve, American Legion Post 49, and while club manager, he held the positions of secretary/treasurer and president of the Land of Enchantment Chapter of the Club Managers Association. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University. One way to make Papa Neil smile is to show support by wearing LOBO RED to the Memorial Service. At Neil's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bill Weeks Memorial Football Scholarship Fund, MSC07 4260, 1 University of NM, Albuquerque, NM, 87131. Please visit our online guestbook for Neil at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Thu January 15, 2015
CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
Published on: Wed January 14, 2015
WAINRIGHT, MARVINE E. VENUS Age 77, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. Born in St. Louis, MO raised in Kansas City, MO. Retired from Hallmark Cards in 1979 and moved to Burbank, CA. Retired from Color Incorporated in 1999 and moved to Rio Rancho, NM. After working as a Graphic Artist for more than 30 years, Venus became a volunteer at the Meadowlark Senior Center. She taught Computer Classes, was a Van Driver for all the Sporting events, was Queen-Mother of The Meadowlark Matriarchs of the Red Hat Society, was the President of the Friends of Many Cultures who gave Scholarships to the Alternative High Schools. Venus was the Front-Door Greeter (with plenty of hugs and smiles) at Sagebrush Community Church. She was the Facilitator for the AARP Tax-Aide for the low income seniors. Venus always went out of her way and beyond her scope. She volunteered with the Frail and Elderly for Sandoval County and Jewish Family Services as a companion. She was President Emeritus of the Lincoln/RT Coles Alumni of Los Angeles and former Vice President of the National Lincoln/RJ Coles Alumni Association. She was preceded in death by her Husband Alvin J. Wainright, Parents J.W and Elizabeth Hairston; brothers Jimmy and Arthur Hairston; son Reginald Wainright; daughter Regina Wainright-Hooks; grandsons Monte Hooks and Brandon (Ratcliff); granddaughter Andrea Hooks. She is survived by sons Calvin Wainright (Sandy), Terrance Wainright, Vincent Wainright; daughters Vanessa Wainright, Armelia Wainright-Mason; granddaughters Lashun, Chauquita, Mia, Calvon, Caleese, Alana, Asia and Terrina; grandsons ShaHun, Armond, Ter'rance, Ishmail, Amaad, Domineek and Rashaad; great- grandchildren EJ, Kamori, Alaya and a host of great-great grandchildren. One BELOVED SISTER Thais Hill and her two sons Kevin and Harvey Hill, daughter Kelly Sustaita (Vince); cousins Ron Walton, Janet Walton-McCreary, Wayne Walton, Margaret Hudspeth, Patti, Mary Cat, Hattie, Steve, Michael, Ali and the Hairston Clan in Black and White; special friends Clydia Locke, Joann Alexandra, Beverly Nails, Les Saunders, Mary Andrade, Liz Sutton and Marty Martlocke. St. James Baptist Church in Los Angeles and the Class of 55. Special neighbors Ed, Georgia and Glenda. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Sagebrush Community Church 6440 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM. Affordable Cremation & Burial 621 Columbia Drive SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 262-1456
Published on: Sun January 11, 2015
