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SAAVEDRA -- Margaret L. Saavedra, born in Mountainair, NM passed away at home in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Amado and Adela Chavez; her sister, Molly Chavez; and son-in-law, Lloyd Grant. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Flaviano Saavedra, Sr.; son, Charles Esquibel and wife, Isabel; daughter, Viola Garcia and husband, Alex; daughter, Sarah Grant; son, Flaviano Saavedra, Jr.; one sister, Nestor Chavez and husband, Tony; seven brothers, Richard Chavez, Joe Chavez, Gilbert Chavez and wife, Dottie, Ernest Chavez and wife, Sandy, Lawrence Chavez, and wife, Becky, Frank Chavez and wife, Sarah, Severo Chavez and wife, Gina; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who loved her and will miss her. Margaret was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, the Blue Army, the Altar Rosary Society; the Holy Hour, Padre Pio, and Divine Mercy. As well, she was a Eucharistic Minister for the homebound, a member of the Queen of Peace, the choir, Vice-President of the Cesar Chavez Community Center, and was part of a group that prepared meals for the Little Brothers of the Good Shepard. Margaret also enjoyed traveling overseas and gathering with family and friends. Services will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Parish, 833 Arizona SE, Abq, NM, near San Pedro and Gibson. A Rosary will be recited Monday, June 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Richard Chavez, Joe Chavez, Gilbert Chavez, Ernest Chavez, Lawrence Chavez, Frank Chavez, Severo Chavez, Daniel Esquibel, and Mark Esquibel. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex Garcia, Emilio Perez, Jr., Abran Sandoval, Emilio Perez, III, Justin Grant, and Aaron Esquibel. A special thanks to Heartland Hospice Services and to DeeDee Wood and staff. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun June 28, 2009

TOMICH -- Mary M. (nee Butkovich) Tomich, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2009, just three days short of her 96th birthday. Mrs. Tomich was born in 1913 in Centerville, IA. As a young girl, she moved to Albuquerque with her parents, Valentin and Frances Butkovich, and her two sisters and brother. She attended and graduated from St. Mary School here in the city. For many years she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, but for more than 30 years, she has been a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Except for a few years living in Gallup and Santa Fe, she has been in Albuquerque for most of her life. Mary is a retired federal employee of the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Internal Revenue Service. She also worked for the old Albuquerque Dukes baseball team office during season. Mary was very proud of her many years as a volunteer at St. Joseph's hospital in eye surgery hospitality. She is survived by her son, Dr. Charles E. Tomich of Carmel, IN and wife, Jacquelyn; two grandchildren, Steven C. Tomich, and wife, Julie, and Kristin T. Mart and husband, Brad; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, the family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m. The Mass of Catholic Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun June 28, 2009

KEEGAN -- Robert Emmett. Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) Robert Emmett Keegan, son of Emmett and Hazel Keegan, and named in the memory of the 17th century Irish nationalist rebel leader, reported for duty in heaven on June 22, 2009. Bob was born the eldest of three sons in Washington, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1921. He grew up in Washington, PA and attended Washington & Jefferson College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and received his degree early in exchange for his service in the Army Air Corps in 1943. Trained as a navigator and bombardier, he flew 35 combat missions over Europe in the B-24 Liberator and became a highly decorated veteran of WW II. He received the Silver Star for gallantry in combat and the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat missions. Bob remained in the Air Force after the conclusion of World War II. He received his Masters Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and he became a weapons specialist for the United States Air Force. One of the highlights of his military career occurred in the early 1960's, when Bob briefed President Kennedy regarding special weapons technology at New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force Base. Following his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force, Bob worked for Litton Industries and later at GTE in product research and development. During this time, Bob and his wife Jess lived in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. When Bob retired for the second time in the early 1990's, he and his wife moved to Corrales, New Mexico where they were involved in military organizations and historical preservation. Bob was an original member of the New Mexico Honor Guard, which rendered military honors for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion post #118, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Sandoval County Historical Society, and many other military and service organizations. Bob was known by many residents of Corrales as the "tax-man", as he helped numerous individuals with their income tax preparation free of charge. Tax preparation was just one of many examples of Bob's kind and generous spirit. Bob was an exemplary father and grandfather, and enriched the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jess Keegan of Corrales, New Mexico; son Robert E. Keegan II of Houston, Texas; nephew Peter Keegan of Albuquerque, New Mexico, stepsons, Sam W. Bowman III of St. Charles, Missouri, James E. Bowman of Frederick, Maryland, and Stephen K. Bowman of Corrales, New Mexico; and his six grandchildren. Bob Keegan excelled in service to his country and never ceased to add an ingredient of humor to any situation. He was dedicated to his family, and by his very nature consistently helpful to others. He will be deeply missed by friends and family alike, and his memory perpetually cherished by all who knew and loved Bob Keegan. The family express their gratitude for the compassion and care Bob received from Lovelace Hospice Care. Condolences may be made to his family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
        Published on: Sat June 27, 2009

TOMICH -- Mary M. (nee Butkovich) Tomich, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2009, just three days short of her 96th birthday. Mrs. Tomich was born in 1913 in Centerville, IA. As a young girl, she moved to Albuquerque with her parents, Valentin and Frances Butkovich, and her two sisters and brother. She attended and graduated from St. Mary School here in the city. For many years she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, but for more than 30 years, she has been a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Except for a few years living in Gallup and Santa Fe, she has been in Albuquerque for most of her life. Mary is a retired federal employee of the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Internal Revenue Service. She also worked for the old Albuquerque Dukes baseball team office during season. Mary was very proud of her many years as a volunteer at St. Joseph's hospital in eye surgery hospitality. She is survived by her son, Dr. Charles E. Tomich of Carmel, IN and wife, Jacquelyn; two grandchildren, Steven C. Tomich, and wife, Julie, and Kristin T. Mart and husband, Brad; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, the family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m. The Mass of Catholic Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sat June 27, 2009

VALDREAU -- Millicent Valdreau of La Luz, New Mexico, ended her journey on earth in the early morning of June 24, 2009. She was born July 22, 1922 in Iowa to Laurel and Charles Norris. Millicent is survived by her son, Phillip Valdreau of La Luz, NM; stepson, Scott Snowdy; nieces, Cherie Quintero of Albuquerque, NM, Anita Taylor of Manhattan, KS; nephew Kenneth Breese of Manhattan, KS; and many grand nieces and nephews. Millicent had a Christian belief; her profession was an elementary school teacher, and her hobbies included traveling, gardening, taking daily walks, viewing art, enjoying the infinite wonders of nature, writing personal letters to family, and caring her cats, dogs, and chickens. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. An Interment will be held at the South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM.
        Published on: Sat June 27, 2009

KEEGAN -- Robert Emmett. Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) Robert Emmett Keegan, son of Emmett and Hazel Keegan, and named in the memory of the 17th century Irish nationalist rebel leader, reported for duty in heaven on June 22, 2009. Bob was born the eldest of three sons in Washington, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1921. He grew up in Washington, PA and attended Washington & Jefferson College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and received his degree early in exchange for his service in the Army Air Corps in 1943. Trained as a navigator and bombardier, he flew 35 combat missions over Europe in the B-24 Liberator and became a highly decorated veteran of WW II. He received the Silver Star for gallantry in combat and the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat missions. Bob remained in the Air Force after the conclusion of World War II. He received his Masters Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and he became a weapons specialist for the United States Air Force. One of the highlights of his military career occurred in the early 1960's, when Bob briefed President Kennedy regarding special weapons technology at New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force Base. Following his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force, Bob worked for Litton Industries and later at GTE in product research and development. During this time, Bob and his wife Jess lived in California, Maryland, and Massachusetts. When Bob retired for the second time in the early 1990's, he and his wife moved to Corrales, New Mexico where they were involved in military organizations and historical preservation. Bob was an original member of the New Mexico Honor Guard, which rendered military honors for deceased veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion post #118, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Sandoval County Historical Society, and many other military and service organizations. Bob was known by many residents of Corrales as the "tax-man", as he helped numerous individuals with their income tax preparation free of charge. Tax preparation was just one of many examples of Bob's kind and generous spirit. Bob was an exemplary father and grandfather, and enriched the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jess Keegan of Corrales, New Mexico; son Robert E. Keegan II of Houston, Texas; nephew Peter Keegan of Albuquerque, New Mexico, stepsons, Sam W. Bowman III of St. Charles, Missouri, James E. Bowman of Frederick, Maryland, and Stephen K. Bowman of Corrales, New Mexico; and his six grandchildren. Bob Keegan excelled in service to his country and never ceased to add an ingredient of humor to any situation. He was dedicated to his family, and by his very nature consistently helpful to others. He will be deeply missed by friends and family alike, and his memory perpetually cherished by all who knew and loved Bob Keegan. The family express their gratitude for the compassion and care Bob received from Lovelace Hospice Care. Condolences may be made to his family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
        Published on: Fri June 26, 2009

TOMICH -- Mary M. (nee Butkovich) Tomich, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2009, just three days short of her 96th birthday. Mrs. Tomich was born in 1913 in Centerville, IA. As a young girl, she moved to Albuquerque with her parents, Valentin and Frances Butkovich, and her two sisters and brother. She attended and graduated from St. Mary School here in the city. For many years she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, but for more than 30 years, she has been a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Except for a few years living in Gallup and Santa Fe, she has been in Albuquerque for most of her life. Mary is a retired federal employee of the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Internal Revenue Service. She also worked for the old Albuquerque Dukes baseball team office during season. Mary was very proud of her many years as a volunteer at St. Joseph's hospital in eye surgery hospitality. She is survived by her son, Dr. Charles E. Tomich of Carmel, IN and wife, Jacquelyn; two grandchildren, Steven C. Tomich, and wife, Julie, and Kristin T. Mart and husband, Brad; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, the family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m. The Mass of Catholic Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mary at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Fri June 26, 2009

BURTON -- Francis C. "Frank" Burton, age 90 of Albuquerque, passed away on June 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Anne of 25 years. He was born in Bethany, WV, on March 4, 1919 to William N. and Florence Burton. Frank graduated from the University of New Mexico, received a certificate from the Bureau of Highway Traffic at Yale University. He worked in Transportation Engineering in Albuquerque, Colorado, Seattle, Atlanta and Cairo, Egypt. He served in WWII 798th Field Artillery Battalion. He was a member of the Nat. Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity and as actively involved with the friends of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Frank also loved gardening. He was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel of Follansbee, WV; and sister, Arline of Miles, Ohio; his son-in-law, William Hile Sr.; and his grandson, William Leo Hile, Jr. Frank is survived by his sisters, Beulah Campbell of Stowe, Ohio, Bessie Eddy of Follansbee, WV, Jean Armstrong and her husband Leo of Hemet, CA; his brother, Alan and his wife Donna of Fairview NC; his daughter, Corene Hile of Mesa, Arizona; his granddaughters, Mary Michelle of Yonkers, NY., Linda of Cleveland Heights, OH; grandson Charles and wife Sarah of Richmond, VA; sons-in-law of Albuquerque, Steve Gallea and his wife Linda, Alan Gallea; grandchildren, Eric, Roy and Elizabeth Gallea; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Ashley Hile, Caiden and Mia Gallea. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd NE. Private Inurnment in Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle NE Suite E, 872-2300. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Frank's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu June 25, 2009

BURTON -- Francis C. "Frank" Burton, age 90 of Albuquerque, passed away on June 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Anne of 25 years. He was born in Bethany, WV. On March 4, 1919 to William N. and Florence Burton. Frank graduated from the University of New Mexico, received a certificate from the Bureau of Highway Traffic at Yale University. He worked in Transportation Engineering in Albuquerque, Colorado, Seattle, Atlanta and Cairo, Egypt. He served in WWII 798th Field Artillery Battalion. He was a member of the Nat. Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity and as actively involved with the friends of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Frank also loved gardening. He was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel of Follansbee, WV; and sister, Arline of Miles, Ohio; his son-in-law, William Hile Sr.; and his grandson, William Leo Hile, Jr. Frank is survived by his sisters, Beulah Campbell of Stowe, Ohio, Bessie Eddy of Follansbee, WV, Jean Armstrong and her husband Leo of Hemet, CA; his brother, Alan and his wife Donna of Fairview NC; his daughter, Corene Hile of Mesa, Arizona; his granddaughters, Mary Michelle of Yonkers, NY., Linda of Cleveland Heights, OH; grandson Charles and wife Sarah of Richmond, VA; sons-in-law of Albuquerque, Steve Gallea and his wife Linda, Alan Gallea; grandchildren, Eric, Roy and Elizabeth Gallea; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Ashley Hile, Caiden and Mia Gallea. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m., at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria Rd NE. Private Inurnment in Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle NE Suite E, 872-2300. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Frank's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Wed June 24, 2009

SCANNELL -- Charles Timothy Scannell, age 78, was born in Colorado Springs, CO on March 25, 1931. Moved to Albuquerque in 1946 and graduated from Albuquerque High in 1949. Tim went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Rolla Jean Scannell; his children Kathy Goss and husband Dan, Lynn Binder and Geno, Beth Trujillo and husband Dave, Clif Scannell and wife Bridget, Tim Scannell and wife Tiffany, and step-son Rand Waddingham. He has 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Alice Matney and husband Mike; and number of nieces, nephews, and in-laws. He is preceded in death by five sisters; and his parents Joseph Scannell, and Elizabeth Black, and step-father Archie Black. He took great pride in his work, owing and running Scannell Surveying, Inc. with his son Tim. After retiring in 2005, he enjoyed spending time with his family and spending time with Rolla in the Jemez, enjoying the outdoors. He was a gracious, loving, forgiving man, always putting others before himself. He will be greatly missed. Revelation 21:3-4. Services will be held at Praise and Worship Center, June 24, 2009 at 11 a.m., 3044 Isleta Blvd. SW.
        Published on: Wed June 24, 2009