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KEYS, CAROLINE M. Caroline M. Keys, age 79, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2015. She enjoyed tending to her garden, arts and crafts and smoking her Moore cigarettes. She enjoyed attending social events, especially the state fair. She was preceded in death by a son Mark Christopher; a daughter Anna Marie Keys; her parents David and Katherine Blehm; siblings Jim Blehm, Wilbert Blehm, Ruban Blehm, Elmer Blehm, Robert Blehm, Ted Blehm, Edward Blehm, Otto Blehm, Harry Blehm, Lorena Blehm Ley and Bertha Blehm Grauberger. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Master Sergeant James O. Keys; three daughters Bonnie Keys Holden, Stephanie Keys Elam and husband Robert Elam and Christina Keys Trujillo; sisters Helen and Ben Wagner, Velma Bender, Edna and Bob Hutcherson and Betty and Bill Meardy; a granddaughter Mariah Quiroz Valdez and Isaac Valdez; two great grandchildren Alize Valdez and Elisia Valdez. Caroline's Life Celebration will begin with a visitation on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with a service at 10:30 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington & Cutler). Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Pallbearers will be Robert Lee Elam, Isaac Valdez, Rick Hermes, Scott Schuldt, Ray Paul Trujillo and Contrell. Honorary pallbearer will be Master Sergeant James O. Keys. Please visit Caroline's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
HELLWIG, FRANK S. Age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Frank was born on February 26, 1923 in De Soto, Missouri to Eugene and Mary (Harper) Hellwig who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley E. Elliott-Hellwig; brothers, Victor Hellwig, Edward Hellwig, Eugene Hellwig, Bill Hellwig, Charlie Hellwig, Joe Hellwig, Raymond Hellwig and James Hellwig and his sister, Sister Corina Hellwig. He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto, Missouri and served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He served at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He later became active in the World War II Red Hat Group and spent the past 20 plus years traveling from city to city each year. He retired in 1980 from the U.S. Department of Forest Service after many years of service. He also served on the Forest Service Retirement Committee (NARFE) and was secretary and treasurer for many years. He was a very active member of Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church in Albuquerque and spent many years working under St. Vincent De Paul helping many people in need. He also served in church youth groups and (RICA) Right of Christian Initiation. He and his wife, Shirley took in many international students from France, Spain and Ireland. During the Cuban Revolution, they took in many Cuban refugees and had seven foster children which many are still a part of the families' lives. Frank was a world traveler and loved joking around and flirting. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Frank is survived by his son, David Hellwig; daughter, Dr. Beth Hellwig; son, Keith Hellwig; daughter, Karen Hankinson; daughter, Mary Barber; daughter-in-law, Sue Hellwig; son-in-law, Bob Hankinson; son-in-law, Mike Barber; brother-in-law, Edward Elliott; sister-in-law, Bea Hellwig; sister-in-law, Barbara Canali; sister-in-law, Nancy Getsales; grandchildren, David Hellwig, II, Nathan Hellwig, Ryan Olson, Veronica Hellwig, Scott Hellwig, Sarah Olson, Kathleen Hankinson, Bobby Hankinson and Tommy Barber; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church located at 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, February 26, 2015. A Rosary will be said starting at 10:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass will be said at 11:30 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sangre De Cristo for the Ministry of the Needy group.
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
COOK, BILL D. Age 76, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was born in Senica, MO on May 10, 1938, to Lester T. and Manervia M. (Wright) Cook. He attended Carthage High School and then graduated with an Associate's Degree from the University of Albuquerque. He served in the Army for 22 years, and retired as a Major. Bill received the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal for 2 tours of duty for serving in Vietnam. He married his bride of 52 years Carolyn Dick on January 10, 1963 in Carthage, MO. Bill worked in the U.S. Army Counterintelligence, Special Agent, Green Beret, Company Commander of the 5th Special Forces Group Gabriel Detachment. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and skiing, and he was a member of the New Mexico Patriot Guard Riders. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Charles Hartley. Bill is survived by wife, Carolyn N. Cook; son, Tyler D, Cook; daughter, Patricia Springborg and her husband Steve; brother, Clifford Cook and his wife Carol; nephews, David Cook, Mike Cook, Larry Cook; grandchildren, Ashley Bair, and Taylor Springborg; great grandchild, Ontario Bair. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:00am at Daniels Family Funeral services Wyoming Chapel. A Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00am following the Visitation. A reception will follow the service in the Wyoming Reception Room. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Billy's honor to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, New Mexico Branch newmexico@jdrf.org 6100 Indian School Road NE Ste. 110 Albuquerque NM 87110. To share memories with the family please visit Bill's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
LOZANO, JONATHAN ANDREW Age 18, a resident of Los Lunas, NM since 2008, died Thursday, February 12, 2015. He is survived by father, John W. Lozano, step-mother, Donnarae Saenz-Lozano, both of Los Lunas; sister, Jennifer Lozano, and brother, Christopher Lozano and wife, Beatrice. Andrew, as many referred to him, was a sweet, godly, young man who enjoyed life despite having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He was involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in Florida and in New Mexico. He was named Shamrock Ambassador, Fill the Boot Ambassador, and the State Goodwill Ambassador for MDA. He helped educate the public and raise money for MDA by encouraging partners who sponsored MDA such as Lowes Hardware store in Los Lunas, Giant convenient stores, and Bernalillo and Valencia County Firefighters. He received many awards that included recognition from Governor, Bill Richardson, and the New Mexico State Senate for his work as the 2010 State Goodwill Ambassador of the New Mexico Chapter of MDA. Andrew did not allow his physical disability prevent him from getting the most out of life. He was co-pilot of a small aircraft, rode in a street rated Formula One vehicle, went to the Give Kids The World Amusement Park through the Make a Wish Foundation, met Dennis Anderson, owner of the monster truck Grave Digger, seen a space shuttle launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, survived Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina and Wilma, and traveled various parts of the US, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. His passion primarily was classic cars and his life motto was "I CAN, THEREFORE, I WILL." He had a kind and godly heart and his life touched many people in a special way. He will always be remembered. Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015, 12:00 p.m., at Calvary Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Reception to follow immediately afterwards. Please visit our online guestbook for Andrew at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
BORDEN, THOMAS A., M.D. Dr. Thomas Borden, age 77, well known and loved Albuquerque physician, passed away peacefully February 4, 2015. A native of Indiana, Dr. Borden was a graduate of Earlham College (A.B., Chemistry). Thomas received his M.D. from the University of Chicago Medical School, training under Nobel Prize winning Urologist Charles Huggins, M.D. Dr. Borden also received a Master's Degree in Pathology during the same period. He joined the Air Force in 1969 as a Major and was stationed in Dayton, Ohio for two years. In 1971, he joined the University of New Mexico Urology Department specializing in Pediatric Urology, where he was a Urological Professor for almost 44 years and the Division of Urology Chief for 32 years, making him the longest reigning program director and division chief for Urology in the country. Dr. Borden had almost one hundred publications and a similar number of presentations to his credit. He trained between 55-60 urology residents during his tenure at UNM. In his leisure time, Thomas an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed Muskie fishing in Wisconsin and Canada, hunting turkey, deer, and elk in the Gila Wilderness and was an avid stock market investor. He is survived by his children, Catherine and Christopher; and his granddaughter Zada. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill and Mike; and sister, Peggy. A memorial service in Dr. Borden's honor will be held for the UNM Community on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Domenici Center Auditorium, 1001 Stanford N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87131. The family will be holding a celebration of life ceremony for Thomas at a later date (TBD). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the UNM Cancer Center - cancer.unm.edu/help/how-to-help. Please visit our online guestbook for Dr. Borden at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
SULLIVAN, JOHN John Raymond Sullivan, age 53, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. John was born on October 23, 1961 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Joyce Vivian Leighter Sullivan and William Harrel Sullivan. He had a lifelong love of, and appreciation for, the water. As a teenager, he was a member of the Albuquerque Aquatic Club. As a young man, he attended the Coastal Diving School in Oakland, California. He was the happiest when he was submerged under the ocean water. He was certified to weld through the Albuquerque Vocational Technical Institute. Much of his time was spent underwater welding and welding for D and R Tank Welders. He also drove trucks for Swift Trucking Company, but his favorite ride was his recently restored 1969 Camaro. John will be remembered as a devoted father, a loving son, a protective brother and a giving friend. He met every challenge face on. His will was strong and his courage was boundless. He will forever be remembered as a fighter. John is survived by his parents, Bill and Joyce Sullivan of Belen, New Mexico; sister, Lisa Sullivan; daughter, Thea Rae Sonnier; stepsons, Tyson and Jason Guidry; grandson, Gavin Sonnier; granddaughter, Demi Rae Comeaux; niece, Stephany Trego; and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at First United Methodist Church beginning at 11:00AM with Pastor Keath Baskett officiating. The family will receive friends during a reception following the service. John will be laid to rest beneath the waters which he so dearly loved. In lieu of flowers please contribute to Heritage Hospice, 3721 Rutledge Road Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or to the cancer organization of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
HAMPTON, JANE SISTEK Age 77, of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after a long battle with leukemia. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Fred; and three sons, Ted (Patricia) of Billings, MT, Tim (Katie) of Henderson, NV and Tom (Ty) of San Diego, CA; four grandchildren, Patricia, Theodore and Victoria Hampton of Billings, MT and Ashley Thornton of Westwood, CA; siblings, Jean Burns of Beaver Falls, PA, Joyce (Doug) Drake of Pittsford, NY; twelve nieces and nephews; sister-in law, Barbara Sistek of Sonora, CA; and many friends. Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Dick of Long Boat Key, FL; her brother, Bill of Dundee, NY; and her brother-in-law, Joe Burns of Beaver Falls, PA. Jane was born on April 12, 1937 in Lakemont, NY to the late Clara (Tuma) and Frank Sistek. She graduated from Dundee Central School and Alfred Tech in upstate New York and worked as an executive secretary for various companies before retiring to become a full time mom and housewife. Jane and husband Fred moved to Albuquerque in 1996 from Upper Saddle River, NJ. While living there for nearly 25 years, Jane was an active member of the Saddle River Reformed Church, Friends of the Library and was one of the founding members of the Upper Saddle River Historical Society. In the 1970s, 80's and early 90's, Jane and Fred traveled extensively in the United States and Canada, and over the years visited all 50 states. She particularly loved our National Parks. After moving to Albuquerque, they both became involved in many volunteer organizations. She was an active member of The Encore Club of ABQ, the Telephone Pioneer Museum of NM and the Friends of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Jane was an avid reader, loved to entertain, garden and play cards and games. She will be remembered for her smile and laughter. Jane was cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Dance Institute of New Mexico, www.ndi-nm.org, 4800 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, www.albuquerquemuseum.org, P. O. Box 7006, Albuquerque, NM 87194. Please visit our online guestbook for Jane at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Sat February 14, 2015
GOFF, JENNIE JEROME REV. Reverend Jennie Jerome Goff died peacefully after a long illness, which she suffered with bravery and grace, surrounded by her husband, family and loved ones at her home in Bernalillo, Saturday, January 31st. Jennie was ordained as a minister of the Church of Religious Science in 2003, now Centers for Spiritual Living. She served as an assistant minister at Rio Grande CSL, and was involved in many activities there. Until her death, Jennie was the representative of the Spanish Language Ministry within the worldwide span of the Centers for Spiritual Living. Jennie was born in Saltzburg, Austria, February 23rd, 1953 where her parents, Robert and Jerome Gray, were stationed in the US Army. Her namesake was Jennie Jerome, a first cousin five generations removed, whose son was Winston Churchill. Jennie grew up in New Mexico and Wyoming as well as Mexico where she developed her lifelong connection to Latin American culture. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming in 1970. The following year Jennie's parents died tragically in a sailing accident on Pathfinder Lake in Wyoming. Their death when she was only eighteen was a central challenge in her life which she overcame through the love of her husband, her family and through her church. After graduating from the University of Wyoming she became a teacher in Ten Sleep and Rock Springs, Wyoming and in 1977 married the love of her life, Robert E. Goff. Within two weeks of getting married they were on their way to Mexico which was the first of many trips they took to Mexico and Europe. Jennie and Bob came back to Albuquerque to settle in the early 80's and later Jennie bought her grandmother, Ruth Corbett's insurance agency in 1983, when it became the Jennie Goff Agency. Bob Goff, an artist and builder, built their house in Bernalillo where they celebrated their love of her native New Mexico, surrounded by his paintings of New Mexican landscapes and their collections of Native American and Mexican artifacts. In the early nineties Jennie and Bob bought land in Llaves, New Mexico where Bob built another adobe house, this time with space for their horses, Wind Walker and Rain or Shine. It was a place to spend time with nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles hiking, camping and stargazing. The land had a deep spiritual meaning for Jennie and because of this she chose to share her retreat with many of her CSL family as well. Jennie is survived by her husband, Robert E. Goff of Bernalillo; her brother, Robert Gray and his wife Goody of Darien, CT; her sister Sandy Zemanek and her husband Bill of Los Lunas; as well as eight nieces and nephews: Lindsey, Andrew and Alex Zemanek, Priscilla, Robert and Harry Gray, Kristi Carbajal and Kerry Brando. She adored her uncles and aunts - Peter and Maja Biddle, Tony and Ramona Biddle, Kelley and Karen Corbett, Cynthia Lu Corbett and LeRoy Simmons, Marcia Gordon and Charles Corbett - and all of their children. There will be a celebration of her life on March 21st at 10 am at the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 4374 Alexander Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Memorial donations may be made to CSL's Spanish Language Ministry.
Published on: Sat February 14, 2015
CARMER, JOSEPH O. Age 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away 2/4/15. Joe was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Joe always had a special ability to work on automobiles. He was a true craftsman with lead metal finishing. Joe started Carmer's body shop 56 years ago, and the shop continues to operate today. He has mentored many people in the automotive trade, from teaching them at TVI, (now called CNM) to training them in his body shop. Many have gone on to own and operate successful body shops around Albuquerque and the United States. Joe was also president of Albuquerques Parents without Partners for a time. He spent a lot of time helping children with only one parent in their homes. He would take them camping, fishing, hiking and help them fix their pedal bikes. There are to many things to list here, but GOD knows all. He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Mary Carmer, brother Bill Carmer, sisters Eleanor Miller and Betty Kirby and very special friend Nancy Wood. Joe is survived by his four children, Joe and Vonda Carmer, Sue and Ben Garcia, Mike and Leslie Carmer, Ken Carmer and laurel Howard and also Jerry Moseley; eight grandchildren, JT Carmer, John Carmer, James Carmer, Heather Morgan, Amber Sandager, Ryan Carmer, Shane Carmer and Cale Carmer; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Reception between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2015 at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505-344-0880. As a guest please visit Riverside Funeral Home at www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Fri February 13, 2015
FLORES, PETE J. SR. Happy Valentine's Day to Pete, beloved husband and father, who went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sons, Pete J. Jr., and Bill; brothers, Steve and Leroy. May the Lord watch over you until we are reunited in Christ.
Published on: Fri February 13, 2015
