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GARCIA -- Homer Garcia, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960 passed away September 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia of the family home. He was preceded in death by his son, David Garcia Lt. Col.USMC (Ret). He is survived by daughter-in-law Victoria Garcia, wife of David, Val Rico, Fl; sons Charles Garcia of Raleigh, John and wife Connie of Virginia Beach, and Richard and wife Bridget of Albuquerque; daughters Barbara and husband Pier Carrara of Albuquerque, Christine Garcia of University Park, Md., and Anne Ramirez of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren Amy Driscoll of Albuquerque, Aaron Garcia of Charlotte, NC; David A. Garcia of Val Rico, FL; Matthew Garcia of Raleigh, NC; Brianna and Dominique Garcia of Albuquerque; great grandchildren Noah and Simon Driscoll. A World War II veteran, Homer was a past president and active member of the New Mexico Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He was a graduate of the University of Albuquerque with a degree in accounting. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. Rosary will be recited September 23 at 8:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Mass of Christian burial at 8:30 at Annunciation with Father Bennett Voorhies celebrant. Reception follows at Magdalene Hall. Interment will be September 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bonaventure Mission, 25 Navarre Blvd, W. Thoreau, NM 87323 or the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St. SE 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Homer at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon September 21, 2009

BALDWIN -- Winifred M. Baldwin (1920-2009) Winifred Baldwin passed away in peace on September 4. 2009. Known to friends and family as Winnie, she will be especially remembered for her devotion to her husband, children and grandchildren and for her love of reading and music. A long-time resident of Santa Fe, she had worked for many years as a realtor with Mares Realty and volunteered for the Museum Shop of the Palace of the Governors. A lifelong Catholic, Winnie attended St. Francis Cathedral. She was a supporter of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Santa Fe Opera, the Santa Fe Children's Museum, and Partners in Education. Born Winifred Mary Gould on March 29, 1920 in Ruislip, England to educators Cecelia Rimmer and Thomas Gould, she graduated first in her class from Our Lady's Convent High School for Girls in Amherst Park and attended St. Charles College in London, England prior to becoming an elementary schoolteacher. After the Second World War, she came to the United States on a Fulbright Teachers Exchange to the Albany Academy for Boys in Albany, New York. It was then that she met her future husband, George C. Baldwin, and decided to immigrate to the U.S. The couple married in New York City in 1952, and eventually settled in Schenectady, New York, where they raised a family with three children. Winnie and her husband moved to Santa Fe in 1977; they relocated to Albuquerque in March to be closer to immediate family. Winnie was predeceased by her brother, Thomas; and sister, Vera. Survivors include her husband, George; also son George and wife Kathleen of Albuquerque; son John and wife Carol of Jamestown, Rhode Island; and daughter Celia and husband Bruce Catania of Dobbs Ferry, New York. In addition, she is survived by seven grandchildren: Thomas, Anne, Andrew, Emily, Peter, Allison, and Benjamin. In lieu of flowers, Winnie had asked for memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Her family also suggests support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to those suffering from macular degeneration or aphasia. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

BROOKS -- Loretta "Jackie" Brooks passed away on the morning of September 18, 2009. She was the beloved mother of Linda Brooks Robinson and the mother-in-law of Lawrence J. Robinson, of Placitas, New Mexico; dear sister of Laura C. Christopher and Charles Jackson of Paris, Kentucky, and special aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Paul C. Brooks; and by eleven sisters and brothers, many of whom she helped rear. Earth has lost a good and kind spirit. As Jackie delighted in animals, especially her grand-kitties Xena and Leah, donations to the animal welfare organization of your choice in her memory would be meaningful and appreciated. Or consider a gift of time to a hospice program, such as Sol Amor in Albuquerque whose caring people helped Jackie spend her last days with her daughter. Jackie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

COLBERT -- Elizabeth "Betty" Colbert, nee Chapman, Renowned New Mexican potter, died September 12, 2009. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Harold Patterson Chapman and Marion Moore Chapman in 1925, the artist came to the state to pursue a studio arts degree at the University of New Mexico. In 1948, Ms. Colbert was a student resident at the Harwood Foundation, studying with all the great artists then living in Taos. Married later the same year, she and her husband Al (deceased 1966) built a house in Corrales. After many years in Corrales, the artist moved first to Algodones and then Albuquerque before retiring to Regina. It was thanks to her last husband, Charles Groffman (deceased 2008) that she discovered the peace and beauty of Regina. Betty Colbert started potting in graduate school at U.N.M. and completed her studies at the Instituto Allende in San Miguel, Mexico. In the '60's, Ms. Colbert worked with Fortino-Guerrero, a master wheel potter in Hidalgo and Gonzalo Garcia at Artisono Tallaveria in Guanajuato. She went on to study with many other famous American potters. A studio potter and muralist, Ms. Colbert also taught at the University of Albuquerque for nearly two decades, as well as leading many seminars and workshops at Ghost Ranch. She operated her own gallery both at the Sheraton Mercado and in Algodones. She juried numerous shows, and set standards as an influential voice and founding member of the State of New Mexico Arts Commission, the New Mexico Potters Association, the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair, and as a frequent judge at the New Mexico State Fair. She worked with the Santa Fe Opera on a benefit series of fashion shows. Her work consistently won prizes and was much sought after by collectors. Ms. Colbert's pots are part of permanent collections at the Albuquerque, Arizona State University and Brooklyn art museums and she was commissioned for installations at the Albuquerque Federal Courthouse, Boys Academy and Christian Reform church. Her work was recognized in many publications ranging from local and regional newspapers, magazines such as New Mexico, New Mexico Architect, Craft Horizons and Ceramics Monthly, textbooks and the Who's Who of American Women. In 1964, she was selected by the state chapter of the American Interior Designers to do all of the pottery for the New Mexican Room at the "Pavilion of American Interiors" of the Worlds Fair in New York. This was in conjunction with her successful business creating hanging stoneware lights. Subsequent to an interview Ms. Colbert conducted with the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, he asked her to create some lamps for a house he was designing in Oklahoma. Ms. Colbert worked as a radio journalist and on-air interviewer for such famous visitors to Albuquerque as Wright, Adlai Stevenson and Eleanor Roosevelt. She also co-chaired the Sandoval County Democratic Party from 1960 to 1967, served on the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party from 1962 to 1967 and remained involved in politics all of her life. She is survived by her two daughters, Annette Colbert and Cecily Colbert. No flowers please, instead donations may be sent to the Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, 87108, the Checkerboard Food Pantry, P.O. Box 880, Cuba NM 87013, or the New Mexico State Library Bookmobile West, NM Community Foundation, 343 East Alameda, Santa Fe, 87501. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Betty's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

FRICKS -- Paul Fricks, Jr., 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 66 years, died Thursday, September 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marguerite; sons Thomas Fricks of Albuquerque and Charles Wayne Fricks and wife, Connie of Denver, CO; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr. and Alma Baird Fricks. He was born on June 13, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. After his parents died, Paul joined the United States Navy and served proudly on the aircraft carrier, Intrepid, during WWII. He worked for Western Electric as an engineer and retired in 1982. Paul was an avid hiker and bicyclist and belonged to the Colorado Mountain Club where he climbed many mountains. He was also involved with Sankey Search and Rescue for several years. Paul loved to snow ski and hang-glide. He was also a pilot and loved to play a good game of golf. Paul was a giving and well-liked person who had a lot of friends and enjoyed being with them. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Graveside Services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 2:00 p.m. with military honors. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, 2 FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Paul at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

GARCIA -- Homer Garcia, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret), 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960 passed away September 17, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia of the family home. He was preceded in death by his son, David Garcia Lt. Col.USMC (Ret). He is survived by daughter-in-law Victoria Garcia, wife of David, Val Rico, Fl; sons Charles Garcia of Raleigh, John and wife Connie of Virginia Beach, and Richard and wife Bridget of Albuquerque; daughters Barbara and husband Pier Carrara of Albuquerque, Christine Garcia of University Park, Md., and Anne Ramirez of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren Amy Driscoll of Albuquerque, Aaron Garcia of Charlotte, NC; David A. Garcia of Val Rico, FL; Matthew Garcia of Raleigh, NC; Brianna and Dominique Garcia of Albuquerque; great grandchildren Noah and Simon Driscoll. A World War II veteran, Homer was a past president and active member of the New Mexico Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He was a graduate of the University of Albuquerque with a degree in accounting. A lifelong Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. Rosary will be recited September 23 at 8:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Mass of Christian burial at 8:30 at Annunciation with Father Bennett Voorhies celebrant. Reception follows at Magdalene Hall. Interment will be September 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bonaventure Mission, 25 Navarre Blvd, W. Thoreau, NM 87323 or the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society, 615 Virginia St. SE 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Homer at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

MURPHY -- Ila Elois Murphy, born January 14, 1922 to Morton Smith and Grace Bowles Smith in Harrison County, Texas, finished her earthly journey suddenly and unexpectedly in her home on September 15, 2009. She is survived by her son Maurice H. Murphy, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her daughter Ann Murphy Peck and her husband Robert Charles Peck of Houston, Texas; her granddaughters Megan Ann Peck of Austin, Texas and Amy Peck Horton and husband Roger of Houston, Texas; and two great-grandchildren Jessica Lynne Horton and Nicholas Charles Horton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Rev. William Edward Smith; and her loving husband Dr. Maurice H. Murphy. She was known as Lois, Mammaw, Elwa and Mama; she had many names for her cherished roles. She graduated from Marshall High School in Marshall, TX, attended the College of Marshall (now East Texas Baptist University) and graduated from Texas State College for Women (now Texas Women's University). Elois' early career included working as a church youth director in Los Angeles and then worked in the editorial offices at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After marriage, she and her husband returned to Marshall, Texas, where he practiced medicine and they reared their family. In 1961, Elois and Maurice moved to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Elois taught in the Mountain Lakes, New Jersey school system until her retirement. She was a strong believer in and dedicated her career to education and the theater arts. She belonged to the Madison Baptist Church in Madison, NJ. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1992 and was a member of the Sandia Presbyterian Church. Memorial services will be held Monday, September 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Rd. Longview, TX. Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NW, Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Elois at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

SILVA -- Antonio V. Silva passed away on September 15, 2009, at the age of 58. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was a resident of El Paso, Texas for the past 26 years. He practiced law in El Paso County, Texas and the State of New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; son, Robert Silva; daughter, Monica and husband Frank Sosa III; grandchildren, Frankie, Clarissa and Charles Sosa. He is also survived by his mother, Gertrude Silva; brother, Jose Manuel Silva, Jr.; sisters, Lydia Silva, Ida Silva, Grace Chavez, Ginnie Franech, and Patricia Johnson. Rosary will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912.
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

WHITE -- Paulette West White, born in Niceville, FL on March 16, 1948, Paulette passed peacefully away on Friday, September 18. Paulette traveled the world with her family in the Air Force, graduated from high school in Grand Forks, ND and earned a nursing degree in Atlanta, GA. Recently, Paulette managed the Allsups convenience store on Central and Zuni, SE, where she again touched many lives. She enjoyed nature, was an accomplished seamstress and avid reader. Her true love in life was rescuing animals and she spent much of her life doing so. Her dog, Sassy, was by her side when she died. Her kindhearted ways will be greatly missed. She was lovingly cared for by the staff at The Copper Rose Assisted Living and Ambercare Hospice and she treasured the friendships she made with them. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Ken West and Lee Moser of El Paso, TX and sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Kevin McIntyre of Bainbridge, GA and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at The Copper Rose, 3803 Copper Avenue NE, Albuquerque (505-266-0244). Donations may be made in her honor to Friends of Felines, 827 Charles Place NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 (505-463-1206). Please visit our online guestbook for Paulette at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun September 20, 2009

MURPHY -- Ila Elois Murphy, born January 14, 1922 to Morton Smith and Grace Bowles Smith in Harrison County, Texas, finished her earthly journey suddenly and unexpectedly in her home on September 15, 2009. She is survived by her son Maurice H. Murphy, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her daughter Ann Murphy Peck and her husband Robert Charles Peck of Houston, Texas; her granddaughters Megan Ann Peck of Austin, Texas and Amy Peck Horton and husband Roger of Houston, Texas; and two great-grandchildren Jessica Lynne Horton and Nicholas Charles Horton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Rev. William Edward Smith; and her loving husband Dr. Maurice H. Murphy. She was known as Lois, Mammaw, Elwa and Mama; she had many names for her cherished roles. She graduated from Marshall High School in Marshall, TX, attended the College of Marshall (now East Texas Baptist University) and graduated from Texas State College for Women (now Texas Women's University). Elois' early career included working as a church youth director in Los Angeles and then worked in the editorial offices at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After marriage, she and her husband returned to Marshall, Texas, where he practiced medicine and they reared their family. In 1961, Elois and Maurice moved to Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Elois taught in the Mountain Lakes, New Jersey school system until her retirement. She was a strong believer in and dedicated her career to education and the theater arts. She belonged to the Madison Baptist Church in Madison, NJ. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1992 and was a member of the Sandia Presbyterian Church. Memorial services will be held Monday, September 21, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at Welch Funeral Home, 4619 Judson Rd. Longview, TX. Friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NW, Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Elois at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sat September 19, 2009