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ESTVANKO -- Cecilia (Ceci) Louise Estvanko of Albuquerque passed away beautifully and peacefully the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2008. Ceci is survived by her children Pasty Chavez of Taos, NM, Cecilia Jean Schmider and husband, Jerald Schimder, Gloria Lloyd and fiance, Dr. Walter Zubrzycki, Roger Martinez and wife, Carol Martinez of Alamogordo, NM; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Albert Toledo; sister, Dorella Riboni of Santa Fe; life-long partner and friend, Ralph Ortiz and his children and grandchildren; her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Ceci's legacy will be her vast generosity, wit, beauty, sharp-thinking, and of course, her priceless smile. She was the life of every party, a caregiver, a companion, a nurturer, and a community advocate and volunteer. Ceci's compassion and empathy was continuously given to the homeless, therefore her family is asking that all proceeds for flowers and gifts be given on Cecilia's behalf to the Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless by mail to PO Box 25445 Albuquerque, NM, 87125, phone number 767-1177. Visitation will be Saturday, January 10, 2009 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Raphael Padilla, presider. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

GARCIA -- Maxine S. Garcia, 64, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 29, 2008. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Mr. John G. Garcia; her children Lupe Velasco and husband, Cesar, and Emilia Garcia; her sister Gloria Zamora; her brother, Rudy Suarez; grandchildren, Nathan Garcia, Lanette Garcia, and Anna Velasco; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Lucio and Lupe Suarez; her son, John Garcia; sister, Margaret Baca; and brother, Julian Suarez. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Dorothy and Lorraine. Final visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Franciscan Friar, presider. Interment of cremains will take place at a later date at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

GARNER -- William Austin Garner, born on April 9, 1965 and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. William "Bill" passed on in dignity and peace with the loving Hospice staff at Kaseman Hospital by his side on December 24, 2008. Donations may be made to St. Martin's Hospitality Center for the Homeless in William's memory. P.O. Box 27258, Albuquerque, NM 87125
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

GOMEZ -- Donna Belle (Churchill) Gomez, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2008. Donna was born January 16, 1933 the daughter of Donald B. and Margaret (Belner) Churchill in Toledo, Ohio. She lived most of her life in New Mexico. Donna was well known and loved by all who knew her. She was a manager and trainer for Circle K for 33 years, receiving many awards and recognition for achievements. She spent the last nine years employed by Walgreens at 12th Street NW as a card expert and Hallmark representative. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Julian Gomez; daughter, Deborah Lee Gomez-Leyba and sons, Victor, Frank, Andy, Donald, Jeffery, Daniel and their families. She also had 42 grandchildren that spanned three generations. A Memorial Service will be held for Donna on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd., Albuquerque. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

GUFFEY -- Mary S. Guffey, 75, passed away peacefully Friday, December 26, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 14, 1933 to James and Mary Bavester. Although she was born in Illinois, she soon sprouted her wings and traveled the world. Along the way she lived in Alaska, Germany, and Oklahoma before finally settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1969. Mary was a strong, outspoken, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all. She had a never ending thirst for knowledge that she used to help improve her community and was always the first to lend a helping hand. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bruce on December 2, 2008. She is survived by her one sister; two brothers; eight children; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mary was one of a kind and she will truly be missed by all who loved her. A Memorial Service will take place at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with a reception to follow. Please visit our on-line guest book for Mary at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

HUTCHINS -- Charles R. "Bob" Hutchins, age 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, passed away quietly in his Albuquerque home on December 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Imogene "Gene"; five children, James Hutchins and wife, Debra of Albuquerque; Larry Hutchins and wife Kay of Colorado Springs; Steve Hutchins of Ada, Oklahoma; Dan Hutchins and wife Cathy of Cedar Grove; Debra Kincaid and husband Larry of Albuquerque; grandchildren Taylor Hutchins, Wesley Hutchins and Duncan Kincaid; and sister Maxine Davis of Yukon, OK. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Morgan Hutchins; and his sister Helen Hardin. He was a devoted husband, and a beloved father and grandfather, and his family will miss him dearly. Born in Atwell, Texas, in 1928, he received an education degree from Texas Tech University, where he also met and married Gene Schrank. After graduation, he served in the U. S. Army with the 2nd Armored Division, stationed in Germany. Once back in the states, he taught at several small West Texas schools before his real passion as a wildflower collector brought him to Albuquerque. He worked with the Albuquerque Public Schools for many years, as assistant principal at Sandia High School, Eldorado High School, Rio Grande High School, Highland High School and the Career Enrichment Center. He received a doctorate from UNM in education and a Masters degree in botany. He collaborated on several books detailing the flora of New Mexico and worked extensively with ethnobotany. One of his other abiding passions was photography, and he spent much time taking photographs and developing them in his darkroom. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on January 2, 2009 at St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM. At Bob's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Chad's Foundation at 7171 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 or to the Rio Grande Botanical Gardens, 2601 Central Ave. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

JARAMILLO -- Raylene Jaramillo, 14, passed away December 27, 2008. She was born February 27, 1994, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is survived by her parents Arnold Jaramillo and Renee Sena, and her step father, Mitch Sena; sisters, Monica, Natalie, Annabelle, Ocean, Brianna; brothers, Mariano, Angelo, Anthony Sena and Alex Sena; grandmothers, Rosalia Jaramillo and Pauline Hunick; her aunts, Tammy, Corina, Raquel McGuinness; cousins, Tanya, Tamara, Monique, Angel, Roxanne, and Ruby; several aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Jaramillo family. Raylene was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Lucy Vallejos; grandfathers, Leonard Hunick and Manuel Jaramillo; Uncles, Ronnie Jaramillo & Charlie Jaramillo. Pallbearers will be Arnold Jaramillo, Mitch Sena, Joseph Martinez, Joseph Abeyta, Mariano Jaramillo, and Sergio Escobedo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gabe Archibeque and Rossy Cotinolla Jr. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2009, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Service, Wyoming Chapel. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Service, Wyoming Chapel. Those who wish to send Condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

LANES -- Roy Lanes, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, passed into the Lord's embrace on Friday December 26, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife Grace, daughter Pamela, sons Larry and his wife Lori, Kurt and his wife Diana, Richard and his wife Lyla, Chris and his wife Heidi, Karl and his wife Gayle; grandchildren Sarah, Jennifer, Heather, Nicholas, Noah, Adrian, Andre, Kenneth and Melissa; and great-granddaughter Delaney. Preceding him in death are his grandchildren Kimberly and Alex. Born in Anaconda, MT on September 14, 1926, Roy graduated Anaconda High School, Anaconda, MT Class of 1943. Roy worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad building and repairing lines in Montana in 1943. Roy joined the Navy in October 1943, becoming a Radar Specialist. Serving in WWII in the Pacific, Roy saw action in the battle of Okinawa where he narrowly escaped death when his ship, the USS Stormes, was struck by a kamikaze plane. He later served as an Ensign aboard the carrier USS Franklin D Roosevelt, and ended his first service commitment in 1947. Roy returned to active duty with the Navy in 1950 to serve in the Korean War, was stationed in Astoria, Oregon as a Radar Operator Instructor and re-commissioning mothballed ships, and was honorably discharged in 1953. Roy and Grace were united in marriage on August 11, 1951. After the war, Roy attended the University of Washington graduating with a BSEE in 1956. Roy came to Albuquerque in 1956 as an engineer at Sandia National Labs. After 36 years working on reentry systems and missile defense, Roy retired from Sandia in 1992 as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff. Roy loved his family, and was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church. He was the consummate provider where no sacrifice was too great. Roy loved his country, was a patriot, and was always seeking to help those less fortunate. Roy will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, independence, patience, wit, and amiability. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the excellent care and treatment Roy received while in the Adult Intensive Care at Presbyterian Hospital. The staff's kindness, compassion, and understanding helped us during this difficult period. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Friends may provide flowers, or memorial donations can be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Roy at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

LOVATO -- Jose Sisto Lovato, Jr., 54, a resident of Las Vegas, NM, died Saturday, December 27, 2008. He is survived by his mom, Macedonia Lovato of Albuquerque, NM; his brothers, Lawrence Lovato and Michael Lovato, both of Roswell, NM and Anthony Lovato of Albuquerque; sister, Helen Madrid of Austin, TX; 17 nieces and nephews; great-uncles, Leandro, Guillermo and Cosme Lovato, all of Albuquerque; and great-aunt, Celina Otero. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose S. Lovato Sr.; paternal and maternal grandparents; and one nephew, Stephen Lovato. Memorial Services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, officiated by his elder brother, Pastor Lawrence Lovato. Please visit our online guestbook for Jose at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009

MARCUS -- Jeffrey Bart Marcus, age 57, beloved husband, father, son, brother, musician, accountant and jokester, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in New York, NY and grew up in Southern California. Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Barbara and their children, Michael and Brittany; his parents, Martin and Muriel Marcus; his sister, Rene Rothman and husband, Jeffrey and their children, Richard, Stephanie and David; and his brother, Elliot Marcus and wife, Philomena and their children, Denise, Keith, Shawn and Jennifer and their families. A Memorial service will be held Friday, January 2, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to MusicLink Foundation, 1043 North McKinley Road, Arlington, VA 22205 http://www.musiclinkfoundation.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Jeffrey at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu January 01, 2009