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WAGNER, JOHN PETER Age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2015 in Albuquerque NM. John was born in Evanston, IL on November 21, 1931 and joined the USAF in 1951 as an aircraft and jet engine mechanic. He served overseas in England, Guam and Tripoli ultimately being stationed in New Mexico where he gave 21 years of service to the Air Force, followed by 15 years as a civil service maintenance inspector mechanic in Gallup, NM. John continued his love of mechanical engineering by working on cars for family and friends, building and flying radio controlled aircraft and assembling elaborate train displays as a member of the Albuquerque Society of HO Module Engineers. John was a devout and active member of Harvest Fellowship Church, which gave him great strength and guidance, particularly during his illness. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, John is survived by Helen Margaret Wagner, the love of his life for over 43 years. John's life will be cherished and celebrated by his four sons; two stepsons; two stepdaughters; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Robert Wagner; and extended family and friends. John was preceded in death by his sisters, Dolores Heitmann, mother, Etola and father, John Sr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at Harvest Fellowship Church, 5331 Montano Rd NW. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for John at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Tue February 10, 2015
PARKER, HELEN V. 87, passed away February 4, 2015 in the care of Good Samaritan Society in Las Cruces. At her request no services will be held. Cremation will take place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory. Helen was born and raised in Welch, LA and was the 7th daughter of nine children of Olin and Ethel Parsons. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Nero, many loving and caring nieces and nephews and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter R. Parker and her son-in-law, Mark A. Nero. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com 11 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
PERALTA, LUCY Age 81, was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 14, 1933 and passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 7:14 AM. She was married to Manford Peralta, Jr. for 61 years. They met while they were in school and became lifetime sweethearts, companions, and best friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and homemaker. She vacationed regularly with her family and friends and participated in all family events, sports, and special activities. She was a devoted Catholic at St. Francis Xavier and St. Charles Borromeo Churches. She graduated from St. Mary's in 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emiliano and Gavina Perea; her sister, Pearl Newburn; and her in-laws, Manfor and Helen Peralta, Sr. Lucy's siblings include Mike Perea and Bessie Strickland. She is survived by her husband, Manford; her four children and their husbands, Lucille Garcia, Marlene Johnson, Sharon and Ken McManis and Glenda and Tommy Gutierrez; eight grandchildren, Crystal Garcia-Vigil, Dawn Garcia-Atler, Michael and Holly Johnson, Brandon and Justin McManis, Thomas Ray and Gabriella Gutierrez; nine great-grandchildren, Estrella Garcia-Vigil, Antonio Vigil, Serena Garcia-Ruiz, Marissa Atler, Thalia Garcia, Nikki, Nathan, Jaina and Jacee Johnson, Matai Gutierrez; and one great-great-grandchild, Dimitri Garcia-Ruiz; extended grandchildren, Brad Johnson, Jason Sanchez, and Peter Rivera. The Viewing will be held from 6:00 PM until the Rosary begins at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE. The Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1801 Hazeldine Ave SE, and followed immediately with interment at Sunset Memorial Park. Lucy's spirit, wisdom, faith and strength will always be with us for eternity. She will never be forgotten. Pallbearers will be Michael Johnson, Thomas Ray Gutierrez, Brandon McManis, Justin McManis, Brad Johnson, and Antonio Vigil. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Griego, Max Sanchez, Crystal Garcia, Gabriella Gutierrez, Mark Coca, Peter Rivera, and Jason Sanchez. The family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to those who supported them during their time of need. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
GALLEGOS, ALBERT Albert Gallegos, age 64, went to be with our Lord on February 4, 2015. He was born on February 19, 1950 in Carrizozo, NM to Luciano Gallegos and Juanita Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carlos, Luciano Jr.; sisters, Josephine and Pilar. He passed on to be with his family in heaven. He worked for the City of Albuquerque for 30 years. Along with, SP4 Gallegos Services in Vietnam 1968-1969 where he received the Bronze Star and Army commendation medals. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Margaret; daughters, Andrea Gallegos, January Gallegos, and Natalie Chavez and husband Zack; son, Michael Gallegos; granddaughter, Aubri Chavez; brothers, Tingo, Frank, Faustino, Willie; sisters, Sophia, Lucy, Helen, Becky, Pauline; nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, extended family and many friends that were considered family. He was loved by all who knew him. His loving heart will be missed. He fought a valiant fight in God's loving arms. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 8:00am at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church at 2532 Vermont NE Albuquerque, NM 87110. A Mass will follow at 8:30am at the church with a reception at 9:30am. To share memories with the family please visit Albert's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
HARRIS, BETTY Heaven just got a little more beautiful with the arrival of Betty Harris on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, after living a wonderful life for 97 years. Betty was a well-loved New Mexico artist, art teacher, community volunteer and dear friend to the luckiest among us. Art has been a part of Betty's life since childhood. After high school she studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and soon became a top fashion artist, drawing images of live models that were then used as advertisements in newspaper ads. It was no surprise that she would follow in the footsteps of her father, Frank Goodman, who was an artist and art editor of the Kansas City Star newspaper. Her marriage to Jim Harris in 1944 led to world travels in the Air Force. They retired here in 1968 and soon Betty's oil paintings of New Mexico landscapes and sculptures of Native American Indians became well-known, winning many awards around the country. Her work was featured at the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Festival and the Weems Artfest. There was not an art medium she didn't master. Along with her mother, Helen Goodman, she created one-of-a-kind, hand painted and decorated eggs that are now collectors' items. At the urging of her friend Jackie Fallis, Betty launched a new career of teaching oil painting, first in Jackie's Arts & Crafts Mart and then in her own home. Her classes continued until just recently, retaining some of her original students after more than 30 years. As full as Betty's life was, she found a new passion in 1983: serving the Albuquerque community through the Assistance League of Albuquerque. One of her greatest joys has been using her God-given talents alongside her friends as they make Albuquerque a better place to live. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Assistance League of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 359010, Albuquerque, NM 87176. Betty is survived by sons, Jamie Harris of Los Lunas, Vaughn Harris and Kym Couture of Salt Lake City, and Bill and Deborah Harris of Albuquerque; grandchildren, David Harris in Utah and Emily Harris in Florida; and cousins, June and Joan Short of Independence, MO, and Bill and Gerry Short of Arlington, TX. She loved her fellow members at Central United Methodist Church where she worshiped for many years. A closed casket service will be held at her church on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 10:30 a.m., 201 University Blvd. NE. Private Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Betty's contagious love of life and beauty will certainly be missed. Jesus said, "My Father's house has many rooms." Betty is now redecorating one of them. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
BURKS, LIMMUEL Limmuel Burks (89 years old) was born June 12, 1925. He passed into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2015 after a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Katie, Jeannette, Irene, Beverly and son Dehaven. Those left to cherish his treasured memories, his wife Margie of 43 years; sons, Dewayne, Lamont, Chris, and Squeaky; daughters, Bertha, Mary Helen, & Denise Johns; many cousins, family members and friends. Visitation Thursday February 5, at Strong Throne Chapel. Funeral Service will be held Friday 6, 11:00 am at Strong Throne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Final resting place will be Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque New Mexico. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong ~Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Fri February 06, 2015
MURRAY, MARILYN MOYER Marilyn Moyer Murray, age 77, of Belen, NM, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Helen and Milton Moyer. Marilyn grew up in K.C. and attended Paseo High School and the University of Kansas where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She majored in art and was extremely talented. She moved to Albuquerque in the late eighties and later married William Murray. She worked as a decorator for Penneys and then became a team leader for Hallmark Cards. She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Moyer, father Milton Moyer infant brother Robert Allen and step-mother Ann Moyer. She is survived by her husband William Murray of Belen, NM; daughter Jamie Boucher of Billings MT; granddaughters Kelsey (Tony) Hunt, Mariah Boucher; and great granddaughter Addison, all of Billings, MT; sister Joanne Kurre of Leawood, KS; cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of her life and interment at a later date in Kansas City.
Published on: Thu February 05, 2015
GOESLING, VALERA M. Valera M. Goesling, age 96, a friendly, kind and gentle soul, passed away on Thursday, January 29th, welcomed into the arms of her Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred H. Goesling and four sons; Robert Lee Thorn, Jonnie Thorn, Clifford Thorn and Richard "Stretch" Goesling. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Goesling Duncan of Rio Rancho; brother H.D. (Faith) Garrett of St. George, Utah and sister JoeAnn (Dale) Gantz of Las Cruces, New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Valera was born February 20, 1918 in Roscoe, Texas to Morgan and Minnie Garrett along with 11 other siblings. Her youth was spent in Deming, New Mexico where her family moved for irrigation farming. After her and her first husband Bob Thorn divorced, she met and married Alfred Goesling and moved to the Goesling Homestead near St. Johns, Arizona where she lived until 2005. Valera came to know the Lord about this time and raised her children with strong faith and Biblical principles. She was very creative, had a great sense of humor, loved reading, researching family history and photos, singing hymns, playing the piano, was an avid rock hound, enjoyed deer hunting and all those things a rural life affords. The Goesling Bros. raised Registered Hereford Cattle and were blessed by her many years of hard work helping in the ranch operation. Her contributions of genuine love for others especially resonated with her own children who loved her dearly. A service will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1:00pm at FRENCH- Rio Rancho. Burial will take place Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Deming, New Mexico at 1:00pm at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to International Mission Board, "Lottie Moon Offering", PO Box 6767, Richmond, VA, 23230-0767 (imb.org.) Please visit our online guestbook for Valera at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
Published on: Thu February 05, 2015
CARLEY, HELEN S. Our beloved mother Helen S. Carley has passed away to be with the Lord. Helen was born November 14, 1916 and passed away January 31, 2015. She is survived by her son Rick Carley and wife Jane; daughter Jane Diaz; brother Jake Salazar and wife Betty; sister Emily Lujan. She has ten grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Henry Carley, her daughter Linda Lopez, granddaughter Beverly Diaz, brother Andres Salazar, brother Fidel Salazar, sister Lucy Puckett, sister Mary Marez. She was a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother. She retired from APS food service. She loved going to Barelas Senior Center where she had many friends and going to the casino. Thanks to the Garland House for the great care she received. Pallbearers will be Rick Carley Jr., Ricky Carley, Georg Monroe, David Ortiz, Jason Burns and JP Parra. Services and Rosary with Deacon Frank Perez will be held at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE.
Published on: Wed February 04, 2015
SEDILLO, MARYANN MaryAnn M. Sedillo, 65, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Johnny J. Sedillo Sr.; children, Johnny J. Sedillo Jr., Tommy P. Sedillo Sr. and wife, Lovey, Monica M. Sedillo, and Paul A. Sedillo Sr., and wife, Cherisse; 12 grandchildren, Julian, Patrick, Stephanie, Santiago, Tommy Jr., Gabriel, Bobby, Christopher, Mari, Paul Jr., Eva, and Rece; great-grandson, Izaiah; sisters, Nancy, Patsy, Sheila, and Helen; brothers, Manuel, Richard, Phillip, and Ronnie. MaryAnn and Johnny have been members of Santuario de San Martin for more than 31 years. Her faith and her family were her life. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Santuario de San Martin, 8321 Camino San Martin SW. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julian Bentacu, Patrick Bentacu, Santiago Sedillo, Tommy Sedillo Jr., Gabriel Sedillo, and Mathew Montoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mari Sedillo and Paul Sedillo Jr. Please visit our online guestbook for MaryAnn at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Wed February 04, 2015
