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ARIAS -- Johnny Angel Arias Sr., 39, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Delenia Arias; daughter, Angelique Arias; son, Johnny Angel Arias Jr.; mother, Mary Alice Arellano; step-father, Ernie Arellano; brothers, Leonard Arias and wife, Sarah, Amadeo "Deo" Soto and Deborah Arellano, Robert Arellano, Juan Gillette, and Chris "Raymond" Torres; sisters, Crystal Criswell and husband, Adam, and Valentina Arellano; half-brothers, Johnny Leonard Arias and Peter Arias; half-sister, Theresa Arias; grandmother, Nadine YBarra; mother and father-in law Donna and Vince Vigil; brothers-in law George Archuleta, Vincent Vigil, Michael Paul Vigil and families; and several extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Amadeo YBarra; half-brother, Raymond Arias Jr.; and special uncle, Ernest Gutierrez. Johnny was born in Albuquerque, and grew up in Roy and Springer, NM. He was an outstanding athlete at Springer High School. In 1987 he enlisted in the Army National Guard and served honorably in the war in Iraq. Johnny began his career as a correctional officer in October of 1990. After rising through the ranks, he eventually reached the position of Deputy Warden at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. Johnny was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He had a very big heart and was unselfish, dedicating much of his time coaching youth teams in Albuquerque. He always did for others expecting nothing in return. Johnny's memory will live with us forever. His bright spirit and sense of humor will be deeply missed. He was very devoted to his Catholic faith and raised his family with the same religious values. Friends may visit Monday, February 8, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roy Cemetery in Roy, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Johnny at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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ARMIJO -- Roberto Born June 1, 1934 Passed away February 5, 2010. Bobby passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Conrada Armijo; brothers, Vincent and Frank Armijo; and his son, Robert Armijo. He is survived by his daughter, Sabina Basham and her husband, Bob; grandson, Nicholas Basham; and several nephews and nieces. A special thank you to his longtime caregivers Merenici Lovato and James Guiterrez. Although Bobby's life was consumed by many challenges his true treasures were the gift of his children. In lieu in services, we ask for your thoughts and prayers. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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ASBURY -- Marjorie Elaine Dell Asbury, born April 3, 1925 in Roselle , New Jersey , passed away peacefully on Saturday January 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Francis Dell; mother, Minnie Mae Dell; sister, Lynndora Louise Ives; husband, Russell Pents Asbury; and son, David Joseph Asbury. She is survived by brother, James F. Dell of Albuquerque; loving sons, Richard K. and wife Lynna Asbury of Las Cruces, NM and Russell K. and wife Joni Asbury of Albuquerque; nephew, Rexford and wife Carol English of Chicago, IL, nephew Michael English, nephew Gene Ives; and niece, Elaine Davidson all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Richard and wife April Asbury of Tularosa, NM, James Asbury of Trinity, TX, Brian Asbury of St. Pete Beach, FL, Russell Asbury of Hasting, FL, David Asbury of Austin, TX and Gigi and husband Greg Wootten of Fort Smith, AK; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Marjorie enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of all things healthful for the body, mind and soul and enjoyed sharing her knowledge with loved ones. She had a quiet appreciation of angels and those who knew her felt she was one amongst us. She was devoted to her family and her belief in the "I AM" Activity. The family wishes to thank the Staff of the Beehive Homes of Taylor Ranch who lovingly cared for her for the last months of her life, and Hospice of NM who gave her comfort in her final hours. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2501 San Pedro Drive NE , Albuquerque , NM 87110 , in her memory and in honor of her sons. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
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BACHEN -- Alice Joan Bachen was born January 5, 1944 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 in Albuquerque. Alice attended Hialeah High School in Hialeah, Florida. She attended USC Berkeley and worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor at BAART in San Francisco and Pittsburg, CA. Alice was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Negron; brother, Edward R. Bachen and by her father, Robert S. Bachen. She is survived by her mother, Ethel Snavely Bachen of Albuquerque; her brother, Robert H. Bachen of Roy, NM; grandson, Kevin Seward of Bristol, CT; other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial Service will be held at the Solo Club, 2500 Candelaria NE., on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 2:30pm. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
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BALDWIN -- George Curriden Baldwin May 5, 1917 - January 23, 2010 Surrounded by his loving family, George Curriden Baldwin passed away on Saturday, January 23 after a long illness. He was 92. In September, George had lost his beloved wife of 57 years, Winnie. The couple had been longtime residents of Santa Fe, but moved to Albuquerque in 2009 to be closer to their oldest son. George was born in Denver, Colorado, the youngest of the six children of Harry Lewis Baldwin and Elizabeth (Watson) Baldwin. He showed an early aptitude for learning and a keen interest in science. His father's work as a surveyor for the U.S. Geological Survey required frequent moves; George attended eight schools in four states as a young boy. He attended Westminster Junior College in Salt Lake City, continued at the University of Utah, and finished at Kalamazoo College in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in physics. After completing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana in 1943, he joined the General Electric Company as a research physicist. While working in Schenectady, New York, he met and later married Winifred Gould, an exchange teacher from London, England. The couple raised three children. George's early career in physics also included work at Argonne National Laboratory (1958-1959). During his 23 years with General Electric, George also found time for community service; he was elected to a term as town councilman in the family's hometown of Niskayuna, New York. In 1967 he left GE to teach nuclear engineering and science at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In 1973, a Russian colleague, Rem Khokhlov of Moscow State University, invited George to present a paper on laser research at the Vavilov Conference on Nonlinear Optics and Lasers in Novosibirsk, USSR. Retiring from RPI as Professor Emeritus in 1978, George then joined the staff of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he pursued the development of a gamma ray laser and other advanced research. He and his wife built a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, fulfilling a lifelong dream since visiting on their honeymoon in 1952. George retired from Los Alamos in 1987. In his free time, George was an avid amateur astronomer, fisherman, self-taught pianist, and historical researcher. He wrote many scientific and technical articles and authored two books, "An Introduction to Nonlinear Optics" (1969) and a memoir, "The Science Was Fun" (2006). He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Alpha, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a fellow of the American Physical Society. In retirement, George and Winnie travelled to Europe, Asia, South America, in addition to frequent trips to visit children and grandchildren. One of George's most notable accomplishments in retirement was locating an inscription left by the 1776 Escalante expedition, discovered originally in 1884 by his father on a surveying expedition in northern Arizona. George recounted the story in an article for the Journal of the Southwest (summer 1999). George was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Elizabeth; brothers: Harry, Jim and John; sisters: Elizabeth and Mary; and wife, Winifred. Survivors include: son, George and wife Kathy and their children: Tom, Anne and Emily, of Albuquerque; son, John and wife Carol and their daughter Allison, of Jamestown, Rhode Island; daughter, Celia and husband Bruce Catania and sons: Andrew, Peter and Benjamin, of Dobbs Ferry, New York; and several nieces and nephews. The family is sincerely grateful to the wonderful professionals of EGIS in Santa Fe, The Woodmark at Uptown, Hospice de la Luz, and Eldercare Solutions for their sensitive care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Santa Fe Community Foundation or to Kalamazoo College are suggested. The family is arranging a memorial gathering in Santa Fe for June, 2010. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
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BENNETT -- Neddie Mae Bennett, 91, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 5, 2010. Neddie is survived by her seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; son-in-law, Charles Thompson; daughter-in-law, Peggy Bennett; numerous family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal Williams; husband, Ashley Mae Bennett; daughter, Lois Thompson and son, Kent Bennett. Neddie was loved and adored by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Palm Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers and food the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice or Total Community Care, 904-A Los Lomas, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The family would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Neddie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE. Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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BITTEL -- Harold L. Bittel, age 71 of Albuquerque, passed away January 7, 2010. He was buried in his hometown of Hays, KS on January 11, 2010. A memorial mass followed by a reception will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Church (1800 Martha St NE) in Albuquerque. The family wishes memorials to be sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.leukemia-lymphoma.org; "Harold Bittel Memorial".
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BRITTON -- James Arthur Britton age 79. Born in Willard, Ohio on October 28, 1930, one of 15 children, passed away on January 23, 2010 in the care of the Albuquerque, NM VA Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Ernestina Britton; and his eight children, Jim and Susan Britton, Debby Keel, Theresa and Randy Smith, Elizabeth and Thomas Benton, Arthur Britton, Christopher and Yolanda Britton, Debra and Ronald Lamb, and Patricia Navarrete, and many grand and great-grandchildren. Art was deeply loved by family and friends. He served with the US Army in the Korean War. He received the Honorable Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, W/3 Bronze campaign stars, Combat Infantry Badge, and United Nations Service Medal. Art was a long time Albuquerque resident and was prominent in the Real-estate, trucking, motel, and restaurant businesses for many years. French's Mortuary will perform the cremation, and the interment is planned at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in the spring. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, NM Chapter. www.frenchmortuary.com for more family history or to leave a memory.
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BROWN -- Ann F. Brown, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ralph W. Brown; children, Barbara Garcia and Albert Spisak all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Danika and Tessia Spisak, both of Santa Cruz, CA; brother, Pete Montoya and wife, May; and sister, Beatrice Romero all of Albuquerque. Ann loved to bowl. She also liked to go to the casinos. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, February 7, 2010, 5:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Should friend desire contributions, may be made to the American Red Cross, Mid-Rio Grande Chapter, 142 Monroe NE, 87108, or www.redccrossalbq.org, to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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DE HART -- Eloise Ann "Sally" De Hart went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2010. She was born July 3, 1926 in Preston, Iowa. She received her nursing degree from the University of Iowa in 1948, the same year she married Dan De Hart. They moved to Albuquerque in 1953. She is survived by her daughter An De Hart and son-in-law Robert Milne of Albuquerque; her granddaughters, Michelle, Lauren and Marie; her sister, Berdea Hugunin of Camanche, Iowa; her brother, Vincent Thiede and his wife Evie of Davenport, Iowa; and her brother-in-law, William De Hart and his wife Cheryl of Ivins, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan De Hart and her brother-in-law Robert Hugunin. Interment has taken place in Keosauqua, Iowa. A memorial service will be held in Iowa. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Patrick Newell and the staff at St. Mary's Rest Home who have lovingly cared for Sally since January, 2000. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Rest Home at 205 7th NW, 87102
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