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ROSS -- Minnie Amelia Ross entered into rest in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 5, 2009, after a seven month illness. She was born Minnie Amelia Washburn on May 15, 1926 to Rae O. Washburn and Mabel Wagner Washburn in Montpelier, Vermont. She attended schools in Montpelier and married Howard "Howie" Thomas Ross from New York City in 1944. Howie was quickly sent into the war in Europe with the National Guard. The Rosses were blessed with the births of their two daughters, Diane Marie Ross and Judy Gayle Ross. After living in New York City and Montpelier, Vermont, the Ross family found their permanent home in Albuquerque in 1961. Minnie worked for the City of Albuquerque and became the first woman jail supervisor in the state, retiring from that position after more than 25 years of service. She and Howie had 49 years together and their social life often revolved around their Model A car club, the Poco Quatros. Minnie took a great deal of pleasure in her grandchildren, and in supporting their educational endeavors. After Howie's death in 1993, she turned to her passion of supporting our veterans and the military, especially in time of war. She identified readily with the military as her father, brothers, a daughter, and a grandson had all served. Minnie worked long and hard for the Disabled American Veterans, the Blue Star Wives, the Gold Star Mothers, and the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. She spent years of Christmas mornings delivering presents and friendship to the veterans in the VA Hospital. She greeted homecoming veterans at the airport as often as seven times a week, packed CARE packages for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and lobbied in the NM legislature for pro-veteran legislation. In 2007 she was honored with a nomination to be "New Mexico Woman of the Year" with the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women, by the VFW Post 401 for her work for veterans. Minnie's absence from the veterans support groups created a vacuum that will not soon be filled. With her death, New Mexico lost a "proud to be an American" patriot. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Howie; her sister Mrs. Joe (Mabel) Bissell; and her brothers Maurice, Frank, and Rae "Bud" Washburn Jr. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Demingware and her brother Roger "Chuck" Washburn, in Vermont. She is also survived by her daughters Diane Mowles and Judy Moss; grandchildren Theresa Garcia-Baca, Kenneth Graves, and Dee Dee Mowles; and great-grandchildren Ana Lisa Graves, Allan Garcia, John Ross Graves, Ashley Graves, Erik Mowles, Charles DeLao and Andrea DeLao. A Service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel at eleven o'clock a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a visitation at French Mortuary on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Minnie at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed July 08, 2009

FOSTER -- Christopher Alan Foster, 54, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Monday, June 29, 2009. He is survived by Alfred D. Foster, father; Elisa A. Bowyer, sister and Charles K. Bowyer, brother-in-law; and best friend in life Daniel R. Koehler and their dog Alex. He is also survived by his uncle Joe Garrett; cousins Glenn & Sonya Garrett and daughters Stephanie, Denise and Sara, cousin Mike Garrett, all from Monroe, Georgia; aunt Marge Foster and numerous cousins from Ohio; plus cousin Mary Willie Hill and family of North Carolina. Extended family includes Diane Jacobi, Susan Jacobi, Jean Thrower, Cindy Hodo, and a myriad of friends from Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Ann Garrett Foster; and her brother Thomas Garrett and his wife Lona Garrett; uncle Bill Foster, aunt Margaret Schoendorf; and extended family members Sandy and Jake Jacobi. Chris, owner of Designer Memory Products and Griptight Computer Solutions, was an avid photographer, skilled designer, website developer, movie buff, and chef extraordinaire. He loved to travel and crewed for hot air balloons. Technically savvy, Chris advised a host of friends on a multitude of gadgets. He graduated from El Dorado High School and received a BA from the University of New Mexico. Jobs included working at Sandia Labs, Intel, and the USGS. A beloved son and brother and devoted friend, he will be sorely missed. His family invites all who wish to join them to a "Party to Remember Chris" at O'Niell's Pub at 4310 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 6 to 10 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other remembrances, Alex urges you to send donations in Chris' memory to Animal Humane New Mexico, whose web site is animalhumanenm.org and whose address is 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Christopher at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue July 07, 2009

ROSS -- Minnie Amelia Ross entered into rest in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 5, 2009, after a seven month illness. She was born Minnie Amelia Washburn on May 15, 1926 to Rae O. Washburn and Mabel Wagner Washburn in Montpelier, Vermont. She attended schools in Montpelier and married Howard "Howie" Thomas Ross from New York City in 1944. Howie was quickly sent into the war in Europe with the National Guard. The Rosses were blessed with the births of their two daughters, Diane Marie Ross and Judy Gayle Ross. After living in New York City and Montpelier, Vermont, the Ross family found their permanent home in Albuquerque in 1961. Minnie worked for the City of Albuquerque and became the first woman jail supervisor in the state, retiring from that position after more than 25 years of service. She and Howie had 49 years together and their social life often revolved around their Model A car club, the Poco Quatros. Minnie took a great deal of pleasure in her grandchildren, and in supporting their educational endeavors. After Howie's death in 1993, she turned to her passion of supporting our veterans and the military, especially in time of war. She identified readily with the military as her father, brothers, a daughter, and a grandson had all served. Minnie worked long and hard for the Disabled American Veterans, the Blue Star Wives, the Gold Star Mothers, and the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. She spent years of Christmas mornings delivering presents and friendship to the veterans in the VA Hospital. She greeted homecoming veterans at the airport as often as seven times a week, packed CARE packages for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and lobbied in the NM legislature for pro-veteran legislation. In 2007 she was honored with a nomination to be "New Mexico Woman of the Year" with the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women, by the VFW Post 401 for her work for veterans. Minnie's absence from the veterans support groups created a vacuum that will not soon be filled. With her death, New Mexico lost a "proud to be an American" patriot. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Howie; her sister Mrs. Joe (Mabel) Bissell; and her brothers Maurice, Frank, and Rae "Bud" Washburn Jr. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Demingware and her brother Roger "Chuck" Washburn, in Vermont. She is also survived by her daughters Diane Mowles and Judy Moss; grandchildren Theresa Garcia-Baca, Kenneth Graves, and Dee Dee Mowles; and great-grandchildren Ana Lisa Graves, Allan Garcia, John Ross Graves, Ashley Graves, Erik Mowles, Charles DeLao and Andrea DeLao. A Service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel at eleven o'clock a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a visitation at French Mortuary on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Minnie at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue July 07, 2009

FOSTER -- Christopher Alan Foster, 54, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Monday, June 29, 2009. He is survived by Alfred D. Foster, father; Elisa A. Bowyer, sister and Charles K. Bowyer, brother-in-law; and best friend in life Daniel R. Koehler and their dog Alex. He is also survived by his uncle Joe Garrett; cousins Glenn & Sonya Garrett and daughters Stephanie, Denise and Sara, cousin Mike Garrett, all from Monroe, Georgia; aunt Marge Foster and numerous cousins from Ohio; plus cousin Mary Willie Hill and family of North Carolina. Extended family includes Diane Jacobi, Susan Jacobi, Jean Thrower, Cindy Hodo, and a myriad of friends from Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Ann Garrett Foster; and her brother Thomas Garrett and his wife Lona Garrett; uncle Bill Foster, aunt Margaret Schoendorf; and extended family members Sandy and Jake Jacobi. Chris, owner of Designer Memory Products and Griptight Computer Solutions, was an avid photographer, skilled designer, website developer, movie buff, and chef extraordinaire. He loved to travel and crewed for hot air balloons. Technically savvy, Chris advised a host of friends on a multitude of gadgets. He graduated from El Dorado High School and received a BA from the University of New Mexico. Jobs included working at Sandia Labs, Intel, and the USGS. A beloved son and brother and devoted friend, he will be sorely missed. His family invites all who wish to join them to a "Party to Remember Chris" at O'Niell's Pub at 4310 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 6 to 10 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other remembrances, Alex urges you to send donations in Chris' memory to Animal Humane New Mexico, whose web site is animalhumanenm.org and whose address is 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Christopher at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon July 06, 2009

ROSS -- Minnie Amelia Ross entered into rest in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 5, 2009, after a seven month illness. She was born Minnie Amelia Washburn on May 15, 1926 to Rae O. Washburn and Mabel Wagner Washburn in Montpelier, Vermont. She attended schools in Montpelier and married Howard "Howie" Thomas Ross from New York City in 1944. Howie was quickly sent into the war in Europe with the National Guard. The Rosses were blessed with the births of their two daughters, Diane Marie Ross and Judy Gayle Ross. After living in New York City and Montpelier, Vermont, the Ross family found their permanent home in Albuquerque in 1961. Minnie worked for the City of Albuquerque and became the first woman jail supervisor in the state, retiring from that position after more than 25 years of service. She and Howie had 49 years together and their social life often revolved around their Model A car club, the Poco Quatros. Minnie took a great deal of pleasure in her grandchildren, and in supporting their educational endeavors. After Howie's death in 1993, she turned to her passion of supporting our veterans and the military, especially in time of war. She identified readily with the military as her father, brothers, a daughter, and a grandson had all served. Minnie worked long and hard for the Disabled American Veterans, the Blue Star Wives, the Gold Star Mothers, and the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. She spent years of Christmas mornings delivering presents and friendship to the veterans in the VA Hospital. She greeted homecoming veterans at the airport as often as seven times a week, packed CARE packages for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and lobbied in the NM legislature for pro-veteran legislation. In 2007 she was honored with a nomination to be "New Mexico Woman of the Year" with the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women, by the VFW Post 401 for her work for veterans. Minnie's absence from the veterans support groups created a vacuum that will not soon be filled. With her death, New Mexico lost a "proud to be an American" patriot. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Howie; her sister Mrs. Joe (Mabel) Bissell; and her brothers Maurice, Frank, and Rae "Bud" Washburn Jr. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Demingware; and her brother Roger "Chuck" Washburn, in Vermont. She is also survived by her daughters Diane Mowles and Judy Moss; grandchildren Theresa Garcia-Baca, Kenneth Graves, and Dee Dee Mowles; and great-grandchildren Ana Lisa Graves, Allan Garcia, John Ross Graves, Ashley Graves, Erik Mowles, Charles DeLao and Andrea DeLao. A service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at French Mortuary University Blvd. Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a visitation at French Mortuary on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Minnie at www.remembertheirstory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon July 06, 2009

FOSTER -- Christopher Alan Foster, 54, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Monday, June 29, 2009. He is survived by Alfred D. Foster, father; Elisa A. Bowyer, sister and Charles K. Bowyer, brother-in-law; and best friend in life Daniel R. Koehler and their dog Alex. He is also survived by his uncle Joe Garrett; cousins Glenn & Sonya Garrett and daughters Stephanie, Denise and Sara, cousin Mike Garrett, all from Monroe, Georgia; aunt Marge Foster and numerous cousins from Ohio; plus cousin Mary Willie Hill and family of North Carolina. Extended family includes Diane Jacobi, Susan Jacobi, Jean Thrower, Cindy Hodo, and a myriad of friends from Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Ann Garrett Foster; and her brother Thomas Garrett and his wife Lona Garrett; uncle Bill Foster, aunt Margaret Schoendorf; and extended family members Sandy and Jake Jacobi. Chris, owner of Designer Memory Products and Griptight Computer Solutions, was an avid photographer, skilled designer, website developer, movie buff, and chef extraordinaire. He loved to travel and crewed for hot air balloons. Technically savvy, Chris advised a host of friends on a multitude of gadgets. He graduated from El Dorado High School and received a BA from the University of New Mexico. Jobs included working at Sandia Labs, Intel, and the USGS. A beloved son and brother and devoted friend, he will be sorely missed. His family invites all who wish to join them to a "Party to Remember Chris" at O'Niell's Pub at 4310 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 6 to 10 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other remembrances, Alex urges you to send donations in Chris' memory to Animal Humane New Mexico, whose web site is animalhumanenm.org and whose address is 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Christopher at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun July 05, 2009

MONTANO -- Wilda Marie Montano, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, three days shy of her 78th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Joe Montano; children, Yvonne Eder of San Leandro, CA, Barbara Keiser and husband, Warren "Butch", Charles Skinner and Len, Barbara Ann Pierce and husband, Rob Winters, Charles Montano and wife, Susan, Shirley Montano, and Marjorie Montano all of Albuquerque, Donna Montano of Portland, OR, and Danny Montano of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Rhonda Harmon, Michelle Cordova, Jason Eder, and Angela Boman; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Seidel. Wilda was a loving mother and grandmother who took great joy in her family and her numerous activities such as volunteering, Red-Hatting and crafting. She will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Wilda at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun July 05, 2009

MONTANO -- Wilda Marie Montano, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 three days shy of her 78th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Joe Montano; children, Yvonne Eder of San Leandro, CA, Barbara Keiser and husband, Warren "Butch", Charles Skinner and Len, Barbara Ann Pierce and husband, Rob Winters, Charles Montano and wife, Susan, Shirley Montano, and Marjorie Montano all of Albuquerque, Donna Montano of Portland, OR and Danny Montano of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Rhonda Harmon, Michelle Cordova, Jason Eder, and Angela Boman; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Seidel. Wilda was a loving mother and grandmother who took great joy in her family and her numerous activities such as volunteering, Red-Hatting and crafting. She will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Friday, July 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. A Memorial Mass is pending date and time. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Wilda at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Fri July 03, 2009

CURTIS -- Raymond C. Services for Raymond C. Curtis, 91, of Cleburne, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. The Rev. Charles Payne will officiate. Burial will be in Bono Cemetery. Raymond C. Curtis passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Ft. Worth. He was born September 15, 1917 in Ayldelotte, OK to Ethan Talmadge Anna and Lloyd Price Curtis. He married Mary Carter on March 11, 1946 in Los Lunas, NM. Mr. Curtis served in the US Navy and was a pipefitter/sheetmetal worker for AT & Santa Fe Railroad. He was of the Presbyterian faith and was a member of the Alvarado VFW and Woodman of the World. Raymond Curtis is survived by his wife, Mary Curtis of Cleburne; daughter, Charlene Nichols and husband, Ronnie of Cleburne; son, Robert Curtis of Longmont, Colorado; grandchildren, Julie Dumas and husband, Erik, Warren Curtis and wife, Donya, Shelly Anderson; great-grandchildren, Hanna, Ryan, Lauren, Jerin, Raelei and Trinity; brothers, Roy W. Curtis and wife, Ruby, Kenneth Curtis and wife, Edith, Wilbur Curtis and wife, Hilda and Darrell Curtis and wife, Shirley and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Roy Allen Curtis in 1984; three sisters; and one brother.
        Published on: Thu July 02, 2009

HOTOVEC -- Carolyn E. Hotovec, age 67, went to be with her Lord on June 28, 2009 in Albuquerque, She was born on June 3, 1942 to Clarence and Grace June Hotovec in Havelock, IA. Carolyn had a 30+ year career with US West Communications, and retired in 1997. She pursued her education and graduated with top honors with a degree in early childhood development from CNM. Carolyn enjoyed several years working as an educational assistant at Susie Reyes-Marmon Elementary School and was in the process of retiring from APS. She loved children and fostered several. Carolyn will be greatly missed and her memory will always be in our hearts. Carolyn is survived by her son, Gary Hotovec and wife, Dianna, two grandchildren, Megan and Emily Hotovec; her mother, G. June Hotovec; three sisters, Kathryn Bengtson (Harlan), Doris Stubbs (Bill), and Delores Edgington, (Charles); five brothers, John Hotovec (Ann), Douglas Hotovec (Dina), Dennis Hotovec (Patty), Jeffery Hotovec (Kathy) and Thomas Hotovec (Michael); three special nephews, Richard Stubbs, Jr., Robert Stubbs, Jr., and Brian Stubbs; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Hotovec; and grandparents on both sides. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009, 10:30 a.m., at Sangre De Christo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE, with Father Chong as the Celebrant. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made in honor of Carolyn to Odyssey Hospice of NM, 5600 Wyoming NE, #10, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Carolyn at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu July 02, 2009