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Basler -- Eva M. Basler, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Donald J. Basler and wife, Cathi of Parker, CO and Timothy J. Basler and wife, Yoshimi of Roswell; daughter, Cynthia A. McMurtry of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Donald McMurtry, Zachary Basler, Ryan Basler, Sean Basler, Tracy Basler, Tony Basler and Mark Basler; great-grandchildren, Christoffer Basler, Carli Basler and Alexandria Basler; sister, Lorraine Green of Dubuque, IA; and niece, Pat Miranda of Amarillo, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald C. Basler. Mrs. Basler was a member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Mrs. Basler being buried next to her husband. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice for all of their support, comfort and help, with a special thanks to Mirta Chavez and Linda Miller. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Basler�s memory to the Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun May 19, 2002

Orlando -- Olimpiu Orlando"O", 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Belva Orlando of Albuquerque; daughters, Kim Ronquillo and husband, Rick of Albuquerque and Amy Orlando of Las Cruces; grandchildren, James and Elise Ronquillo; mother, Tillie Cornell of Orlando, FL; sister, Sylvia Olesh of Orlando, FL, brothers, Carl Orlando of Maryland and Donald Orlando of Oklahoma; and many other loving family and ballooning friends. Mr. Orlando served in the US Navy and Air Force for 21 years. He was an avid balloonist and was a great crew chief. He also loved to play golf. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed his friends. He was a Mr. Fix-it who made a friend in everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Allen Brooks officiating. Interment will take place Monday, May 20, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, May 17, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the UNM Foundation, University Hospital Development Office, 700 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Suite 100, 87131. Please note Olimpui Orland on the check.
        Published on: Sun May 19, 2002

Orlando -- Olimpiu Orlando"O", 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Belva Orlando of Albuquerque; daughters, Kim Ronquillo and husband, Rick of Albuquerque and Amy Orlando of Las Cruces; grandchildren, James and Elise Ronquillo; mother, Tillie Cornell of Orlando, FL; sister, Sylvia Olesh of Orlando, FL, brothers, Carl Orlando of Maryland and Donald Orlando of Oklahoma; and many other loving family and ballooning friends. Mr. Orlando served in the US Navy and Air Force for 21 years. He was an avid balloonist and was a great crew chief. He also loved to play golf. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed his friends. He was a Mr. Fix-it who made a friend in everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Allen Brooks officiating. Interment will take place Monday, May 20, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, May 17, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the UNM Foundation, University Hospital Development Office, 700 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Suite 100, 87131. Please note Olimpui Orland on the check.
        Published on: Sat May 18, 2002

Basler -- Eva M. Basler, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Donald J. Basler and wife, Cathi of Parker, CO and Timothy J. Basler and wife, Yoshimi of Roswell; daughter, Cynthia A. McMurtry of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Donald McMurtry, Zachary Basler, Ryan Basler, Sean Basler, Tracy Basler, Tony Basler and Mark Basler; great-grandchildren, Christoffer Basler, Carli Basler and Alexandria Basler; sister, Lorraine Green of Dubuque, IA; and niece, Pat Miranda of Amarillo, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald C. Basler. Mrs. Basler was a member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Mrs. Basler being buried next to her husband. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice for all of their support, comfort and help, with a special thanks to Mirta Chavez and Linda Miller. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Basler�s memory to the Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4775 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 310, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 17, 2002

Orlando -- Olimpiu Orlando"O", 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Belva Orlando of Albuquerque; daughters, Kim Ronquillo and husband, Rick of Albuquerque and Amy Orlando of Las Cruces; grandchildren, James and Elise Ronquillo; mother, Tillie Cornell of Orlando, FL; sister, Sylvia Olesh of Orlando, FL, brothers, Carl Orlando of Maryland and Donald Orlando of Oklahoma; and many other loving family and ballooning friends. Mr. Orlando served in the US Navy and Air Force for 21 years. He was an avid balloonist and was a great crew chief. He also loved to play golf. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed his friends. He was a Mr. Fix-it who made a friend in everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Allen Brooks officiating. Interment will take place Monday, May 20, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, May 17, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the UNM Foundation, University Hospital Development Office, 700 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Suite 100, 87131. Please note Olimpui Orland on the check.
        Published on: Fri May 17, 2002

Peralta -- Bernie Adam Peralta, 44, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 13, 2002. Bernie is survived by his mother, Josefita (Fita) Zamora; two daughters, Antoinette Lajeuenesse and Lynette Driggers and husband, Adrian; three grandchildren, Angelique, Andrew and Julian; one sister, Geraldine Valverde and husband, Vincent; two brothers, Donald Peralta and wife, Belinda, Gilbert Zamora and wife, Matilda; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; cousins and friends. Bernie was a member of the Catholic Church. A Visitation for Bernie will be Thursday evening and Friday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited both evenings at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 817 Arno SE with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Monsignor Joaquin Bazan. Pallbearers will be, Martin Peralta, Jerry Garcia, Stevie Lopez, Julian Maldonado, Eric Perealta and Phillip Gallegos. Honorary Pallbearer will be Gilbert Zamora Jr. Interment of cremains will be Monday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Fri May 17, 2002

Orlando -- Olimpiu Orlando"O", 67, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Belva Orlando of Albuquerque; daughters, Kim Ronquillo and husband, Rick of Albuquerque and Amy Orlando of Las Cruces; grandchildren, James and Elise Ronquillo; mother, Tillie Cornell of Orlando, FL; sister, Sylvia Olesh of Orlando, FL, brothers, Carl Orlando of Maryland and Donald Orlando of Oklahoma; and many other loving family and ballooning friends. Mr. Orlando was an avid balloonist and was a great crew chief. He also loved to play golf. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed his friends. He was a Mr. Fix-it who made a friend in everyone he met. He will be deeply missed. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Sebastian Frappier officiating. Interment will take place Monday, May 20, 2002, 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, May 17, 2002, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu May 16, 2002

Peralta -- Bernie Adam Peralta, 44, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 13, 2002. Bernie is survived by his mother, Josefita (Fita) Zamora; two sisters, Antoinette Lajeuenesse and Lynette Driggers and husband, Adrian; three grandchildren, Angelique, Andrew and Vincent; one sister, Geraldine Valverde and husband, Vincent; two brothers, Donald Peralta and Belinda, Gilbert Zamora and wife, Matilda; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Bernie was a member of the Catholic Church. A Visitation for Bernie will be Thursday evening and Friday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited both evenings at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 817 Arno SE with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Monsignor Joaquin Bazan. Pallbearers will be, Martin Peralta, Charlie Garcia, Stevie Lopez, Julian Maldonado, Eric Perealta and Phillip Gallegos. Honorary pallbearer will be Gilbert Zamora Jr. Interment of cremains will take place on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu May 16, 2002

Smith -- Donald James"DJ" Smith, 43, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Monday, May 13, 2002. He is survived by his sons, James Joseph Smith and Jerod Christopher Smith, both of Moriarity; parents, Don and Darlene Smith of Sandia Park, NM; sister, Patricia D. Rael and husband, Florian of Moriarity, NM; brothers, Jerry Smith and Terry Smith, both of Sandia Park, NM; grandmothers, Eva Killingsworth of Clovis, NM and Janie Garner and husband, Ronnie of Ridgeway, SC. Services will be held Friday, 17, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at Community Church of the Sandias in Sandia Park, NM, with Rev. Mack Bernard officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Barton, NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu May 16, 2002

Wheeler -- James Patrick Wheeler, 48, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Mariann Wheeler; children, Laura Marie Wheeler, Jared James Wheeler and Noel John Schaefer; mother, Patricia Wheeler; siblings, Michael Wheeler, Mark Wheeler, Susan Wheeler, Jeanne Martinez and Sally Jensen; in-laws, Anthony and Mary Straquadine, Angela Rave, Joel Straquadine, Gary Straquadine, Anthony Straquadine, Jr. and Paul Straquadine; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers. Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his father, Donald Wheeler. He was employed by Bohannan Huston, Inc. as a professional land surveyor since 1985. Mr. Wheeler served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam era. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Thu May 16, 2002