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ROYBAL -- Maria Elena (Beh-hwi) Roybal, 62, of San Ildefonso Pueblo, formerly of the Pueblo of Isleta, entered into God's loving arms on September 2, 2006. Maria, as she was affectionately known, was a unique woman of enormous talent, energy, and devotion to her creator, husband, family, and legions of friends. Maria was born on November 9, 1943 to Jose Rey and Caroline (Garcia) Olguin of Isleta Pueblo. Maria is survived by her husband, David Roybal of San Ildefonso; daughters, Sharon Aguilar and husband, John of San Ildefonso Pueblo, Karen Candelaria and husband, Kevin of San Felipe Pueblo, Amy Roybal and companion, Mike Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo, and Francine Olguin Bivens and husband, Antonio of Albuquerque. She is also survived by sisters, Verna and husband, Andrew Teller, Emily and husband, George Abrahamson of Omak, WA, Yolanda and husband, Ben Chavez of Isleta; and brother, Ronald Olguin and wife, Karen of Isleta; as well as several cherished grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Frank and John Olguin. Maria attended Isleta Elementary School, and Los Lunas High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, and was the Salutatorian of her graduating class. On February 13, 1965, Maria married the greatest love and inspiration of her life, David Roybal of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Their's was a love story unlike any in history. Maria was retired from Sears Roebuck Personnel Department. She also worked for the Pueblo of Isleta as Personnel Director, Site Manager for the Isleta Senior Program, Personnel Director at the Isleta Resort & Casino, and finally, T-Cube Construction Company of Isleta, before moving to San Ildefonso Pueblo with her family. Maria and David also owned a catering business named Rainbow Catering. Maria's life was dedicated to her Catholic faith and together with David, participated and coordinated numerous Marriage Enrichments seminars throughout the state, as well as serving as Eucharistic Ministers. Maria was truly a unique woman. She was a beloved wife for over 41 years, a caring mother, and a warm and loving individual who will be missed greatly by her family, relatives, numerous comaide's and compaide's and hundreds of other friends who had the opportunity to meet and interact with her. He love, maternal wisdom, beautiful smile and unique laugh will be greatly missed. One of Maria's greatest assets was her love of cooking. Pueblo feast days always attracted hundreds of friends and relatives, old and new, from throughout the country, as people gathered around her dinner table to enjoy her distinctly unique Native American cuisine. Undoubtedly her greatest asset, however, was the love she had for her husband, her family, and friends. While the world may never be the same without Maria, we are all the more enriched in our lives to have had the opportunity to walk through life with Maria at our side. The sun always shined brightest when Maria was around and we will always see her in our minds and feel her in our hearts whenever a rainbow (beh-hwi) graces the sky. While we will greatly miss her, we are content in knowing that she has reached that reward that our Creator promised her in baptism. The family would like to thank all the many friends who lent their comfort, support, and prayers to the family during Maria's illness. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isleta Pueblo, NM, with Father Hilare Vilaquette as celebrant in addition to a tribute of Maria's favorite hymns sung by the St. Augustine Choir, of which Maria and David were members. A reception for the family will follow in the Parish CCD Building, next door.
        Published on: Sun September 17, 2006

GILBERT -- Richard "Ricky" Philip Gilbert, Jr., age 54, a resident of Belen, NM, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2006. He was a member of the veterans of foreign wars. During the Vietnam War, he served aboard the Carrier USS "Enterprise" in the Pacific as a radar technician. The Enterprise was in the Tonkin Gulf opposite Vietnam, evacuating wounded soldiers to hospitals in the pacific region. He also served briefly aboard the USS "Constellation" in the Persian Gulf. After his naval service he was in the ready reserve subject to a call-up. At home, he helped care for his invalid father, who died September 10, 1995. Ricky was born in Belen, the middle child of his parents and attended St. Mary's Parochial school and graduated from Belen High School in 1969. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Gilbert, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Teresa and Carlos Gilbert; and maternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Bernier. Ricky is survived by his loving mother, Elizabeth Bernier Gilbert of Belen; brothers, John Gilbert and his wife, Debbie of Higley, AZ, and Thomas Gilbert and his wife, Terri of Austin, TX; sisters, Susanna Gilbert of Albuquerque, and Elizabeth Gilbert Garcia and her husband, Frank of Chama, NM; nieces and nephews, Stephanie, John, Ryan, Annemarie, Rachael, Rebecca, Christopher, and Sarah. The family wishes to thank Peter Vigil and staff at Georgia House, Maria Martinez and staff of Casa de Don Elias, and caseworker, Liz Barrett for the loving care given to Ricky during his illness. Services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Monday, September 18, 2006. A viewing will take place at 8:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz officiating. Ricky will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be John and Thomas Gilbert, Ryan and Frank Garcia, Ralph Castillo, and Leroy Baca. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Ralph Brower and the Baca family and staff of Baca Auto of Belen. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Sat September 16, 2006

GREEN -- Raymond Green, age 33, resident of Albuquerque for 15 years, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Green; son, Raymond Green; daughter Daneyah Green; parents, Raymond Green Sr., Rev. Edward and Florestine Clark; three sisters, Kimono Bennett and husband, Rudy, Maria and Angela Clark, grandparents, Jack and Irma McElveen of McKinney, TX; grandfather, Steve Green Sr., Vacherie, LA; father and mother-in-law, William and Patricia Hall; brothers-in-law, Douglas Hall of Phoenix, AZ, David Hall and wife, Elisha; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Raymond was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and a 2004 graduate of the University of New Mexico where he received his Doctorate in Pharmacy. He was the Pharmacy manager at the Walgreen's in Santa Fe. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Daniels Family Funeral Services/Sunrise Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri September 15, 2006

SOSAYA -- Frank Fidel Sosaya Jr. passed away on September 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Serbie Sosaya; parents, Frank F. Sosaya Sr. and Andrea Sanchez; sisters, Helen and Dolores; and brother, Bobby Sosaya. Frank Jr. is survived by his sons: Frank David, Gilbert, Gene; daughters, Barbara Sosaya and husband, Colin Barton, Stephanie Sherman and husband, Brimmer; grandchildren, Brenton Barton and Brooke Sherman; brothers, Eddie, Raymond, Mannie, and Jimmy Sosaya. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. Frank served in World War II and Korea in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a journeyman and was a member of the Local 412 Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Union. Also, he served as a building inspector for the City of Santa Fe. He was an active member of the VFW and the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the local VFW in Frank's name. A memorial Mass is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2006 at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church with interment to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Santa Fe Funeral Options; 417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505; 505-989-7032.
        Published on: Fri September 15, 2006

GREEN -- Raymond Green, age 33, resident of Albuquerque for 15 years, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Danielle Green; son, Raymond Green; daughter Daneyah Green; parents, Raymond Green Sr., Rev. Edward and Florestine Clark; three sisters, Kimono Bennett and husband, Rudy, Maria and Angela Clark, grandparents, Jack and Irma McElveen of McKinney, TX; grandfather, Steve Green Sr., Vacherie, LA; father and mother-in-law, William and Patricia Hall; brothers-in-law, Douglas Hall of Phoenix, AZ, David Hall and wife, Elisha; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Raymond was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and a 2004 graduate of the University of New Mexico where he received his Doctorate in Pharmacy. He was the Pharmacy manager at the Walgreen's in Santa Fe. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Daniels Family Funeral Services/Sunrise Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2006

SOSAYA -- Frank Fidel Sosaya Jr. passed away on September 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Serbie Sosaya; parents, Frank F. Sosaya Sr. and Andrea Sanchez; sisters, Helen and Dolores; and brother, Bobby Sosaya. Frank Jr. is survived by his sons: Frank David, Gilbert, Gene; daughters, Barbara Sosaya and husband, Colin Barton, Stephanie Sherman and husband, Brimmer; grandchildren, Brenton Barton and Brooke Sherman; brothers, Eddie, Raymond, Mannie, and Jimmy Sosaya. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. Frank served in World War II and Korea in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a journeyman and was a member of the Local 412 Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Union. Also, he served as a building inspector for the City of Santa Fe. He was an active member of the VFW and the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the local VFW in Frank's name. A memorial Mass is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2006 at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church with interment to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Santa Fe Funeral Options; 417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505; 505-989-7032.
        Published on: Thu September 14, 2006

GALLEGOS -- IRENE Mrs. Irene Gallegos "Froggy", 63, an Albuquerque resident since 1957, born in El Paso, TX on July 3, 1943, departed peacefully on September 9, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother, Natalia Hernandez, November 2, 1995; sister, Josefina, December 25, 1995; granddaughter, Desiree, July 6, 1988; mother-in-law, Lola Gallegos, November 2000; father-in-law, Marshall Gallegos, February 1988; also, Della, May 1994; Ray, March 2006; Tom, October 1999; Joseph, October 1996; Robby, March 1992; Jesse, November 1986; Salomon, November 1978. Mrs. Gallegos is the beloved wife to Mr. Desiderio (Desi) Gallegos of 43 years. Mrs. Gallegos is also survived by her loving children, her sons are Paul and wife, Jeannie, Jerry and wife, Marlene, Desi and wife, Michelle, Joe and wife, Joestte, Jimmy and wife, Jenice. Her loving daughters are Illene and Pete, Lorraine and husband, Edward, Maria and Bruce. Mrs. Gallegos has 17 loving grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson on the way. Mrs. Gallegos is also survived by her brothers, Jimmy, Henry, Beto; sisters, Mary, Lupe, and Vicki. She also has family in California: Carlos, Cruz, Tommy, Linda, Ofelia, and Arminda. She also had many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Irene was a great mother as well as a wonderful wife. She was a homemaker all her life. She did have occasional jobs working for the Priest at Our Lady of Assumption Parish and cooking at Desiree's Coffee shop. Most importantly she raised her eight beautiful children and numerous grand- and great-grandchildren with lots of love and affection. Numbers can't speak for all the lives Irene touched in her time here. She was always willing to listen and give what ever was needed to those in need. In lieu of Flowers, Irene's wish was that donations be made to the Albuquerque Kidney Center located at 11298 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. A viewing will take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary for Mrs. Gallegos will be recited on Wednesday September 13, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. with Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. The Gallegos Family would like you to join them afterwards for a BBQ. A Burial Service will be held Friday September 15, 2006 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Mario Collazo, Ernest Gutierrez, Jonathan Hernandez, Jimmy Pat Gallegos, Andrew Gallegos, and Andy Gallegos. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Gallegos and Leonard Gallegos. "Mommy we'll miss you and we all love you" # 44. Arrangements by RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE, 225 SAN MATEO NE, 764-9663.
        Published on: Wed September 13, 2006

HARTE -- Irene Kirikos Harte, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2006. She is survived by her daughters, Helen Metarelis of Seattle, WA and Kathy Frederick and husband, Ken of Rio Rancho; grandson, Kenneth Frederick II of Rio Rancho; brothers, Christ Kirikos of Albuquerque and Michael Kirikos of T or C, NM; sister, Maria Post of Albuquerque; and longtime friend, Lance "Woody" Woodworth of Albuquerque. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, helpful, and supportive during this time. A private Memorial Service was held at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. You were a true gorgeous Greek and so much fun to play Scrabble with, Mom . . . yiayia . . . Irene, you will be missed. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed September 13, 2006

PIRO -- ALBINO Mr. Albino Piro, 90, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on September 9, 2006. Mr. Piro is the beloved husband to Mrs. Maria (Jessie) J. Piro married for 60 years. Mr. Piro is also survived by his children, Robert Piro and wife, Diane, Lydia Piro and husband, Pedro Rael, and Juanita Sena; nine grandchildren, Caprice Amerine, Bobby Piro, Jenna Piro, Nic Pantano, Miguel Pantano, Sharalaina Piro-Rael, Ricardo Piro-Rael, Roque Sena, and Regina Sena; three great-grandchildren, Annalicia Sena, Phillip Amerine, and Bethel Amerine; many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Mr. Piro was preceded in death by his parents, Basilio and Emerenciana Piro; brothers, Manuel and Eliseo Piro; sisters, Isabel Lopez, Gracia Lopez, and Estefana Padilla. Mr. Piro was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. He served with General Patton and received the Bronze Star. Mr. Piro served in the 90th Division on D-Day at the Invasion of Normandy and in many other battles including the Battle of the Bulge at Bastone, he also served in France, Belgium, Germany, and into Czechoslovakia. Mr. Piro worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 30 years of service. After his retirement, he farmed for 20 years with his brother, Eliseo. He farmed apples, had a vineyard, chili, and alfalfa. Visitation for Mr. Piro will be Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. with a Vigil Service/Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at San Clemente Catholic Church, 244 Luna Ave., Los Lunas, NM. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at San Clemente Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Doug Mitchell. Interment will follow at the Los Lentes Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roque Sena, Bobby Piro, Jenna Piro, Sharalaina Piro-Rael, Ricardo Piro-Rael, and Pedro Rael. Honorary Pallbearers will be Regina Sena and Caprice Amerine. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7871
        Published on: Tue September 12, 2006

LUCERO -- Modesto Lucero, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2006. Mr. Lucero was preceded in death by his parents, Mercedonio and Beatrice Lucero; sister, Maria Antonia Sanchez; and nephews, Mariano and Cruz Sanchez. He is survived by his nieces and nephews and their families, Mary Helen Romero, Pauline Valdez, Reynaldo Sanchez, Richard Sanchez, and Gilbert Sanchez. He is also survived by many great-nieces and -nephews. A Rosary for Mr. Lucero will be recited on Wednesday evening, September 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006, also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Phillip Sanchez, Patrick Sanchez, Michael Romero, and Eric Sanchez. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Tue September 12, 2006