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Sullivan -- John L Sullivan, 54, Christian and Longtime resident and businessman of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He is survived by his loving mother, Wanda Sullivan Palmer of Albuquerque and by his children whom he was extremely proud of and loved more than life; son, John R. Sullivan of Albuquerque; daughters, Stacey Sullivan and Rachel Trujillo, of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Audrey; brothers, Bruce Sullivan of Albuquerque and Donald Sullivan of Palm Desert, CA,; sisters, Kathleen Burton of Tucumcari, NM, Lynette Sullivan and Susan Sullivan, both of Albuquerque; uncle, Bruce Cromer of El Paso, TX and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, in 1969, his brother, Joseph Jr., in 1970 and his sister, Lynn, in 1989. John was born in Silver City, NM on August 30, 1947 to Joseph and Wanda Sullivan. After graduating from Manzano High School, in 1965, John served in Vietnam aboard the same ship with his now deceased brother, Joe. He owned and operated Sullivan Construction since 1970 and Albuquerque Stair and Wood Turnings since 1977. He was a very active member and served on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico. John also served on the TVI Carpentry Advisory Board. John devoted his life to caring for his family and friends and will be greatly missed by those whose life he has touched. Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:00 pm, at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna, NE with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be John R. Sullivan, Bruce Sullivan, Brian Heronimus, Robert Sullivan, Dennis Lister and Jack Schultz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Delbert Young, Donald Sullivan, Ray Sandy, Nathan Williams and Robert Ingersoll. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may by made to a World Trade Center Relief Fund, as per John's request. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE.
        Published on: Fri March 22, 2002

Sullivan -- John L Sullivan, 54, Christian and Longtime resident and businessman of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He is survived by his loving mother, Wanda Sullivan Palmer of Albuquerque and by his children whom he was extremely proud of and loved more than life; son, John R. Sullivan of Albuquerque; daughters, Stacey Sullivan and Rachel Trujillo, of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Audrey; brothers, Bruce Sullivan of Albuquerque and Donald Sullivan of Palm Desert, CA,; sisters, Kathleen Burton of Tucumcari, NM, Lynette Sullivan and Susan Sullivan, both of Albuquerque; uncle, Bruce Cromer of El Paso, TX and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, in 1969, his brother, Joseph Jr., in 1970 and his sister, Lynn, in 1989. John was born in Silver City, NM on August 30, 1947 to Joseph and Wanda Sullivan. After graduating from Manzano High School, in 1965, John served in Vietnam aboard the same ship with his now deceased brother, Joe. He owned and operated Sullivan Construction since 1970 and Albuquerque Stair and Wood Turnings since 1977. He was a very active member and served on the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico. John also served on the TVI Carpentry Advisory Board. John devoted his life to caring for his family and friends and will be greatly missed by those whose life he has touched. Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:00 pm, at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna, NE with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be John R. Sullivan, Bruce Sullivan, Brian Heronimus, Robert Sullivan, Dennis Lister and Jack Schultz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Delbert Young, Donald Sullivan, Ray Sandy, Nathan Williams and Robert Ingersoll. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may by made to a World Trade Center Relief Fund, as per John's request. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE.
        Published on: Thu March 21, 2002

Heavner -- June M. Heavner a resident of Albuquerque since 1962 passed away on Friday, March 15, 2002. June was born in Lennon, MI on June 21, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Heavner Sr. in 1986. June was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as friend to everyone. She leaves behind a daughter, Dona Wolff and husband, John of Edgewood; also a son, Don W. Heavner Jr. and wife, Teresa of Edgewood. She had four special grandchildren which she leaves behind, Casey Wortman and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, Jesse W. Heavner and wife, Julia of Tucson, AZ, Ginny Parrotta and husband, Eric of Barkriver, MI and Dawn Hamilton and husband, Chad of Albuquerque. June also had seven great-grandchildren that loved her dearly, Devinity Wortman, Josie Heavner, Chantel Wolff, Joseph and Alexandria Parrotta and Katie and Aaron Hamilton; along with many relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her love of reading, spending time with family and her passion for helping everyone around her.
        Published on: Wed March 20, 2002

Esterer -- Mabel Louise Arey Esterer a resident at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village died March 14, 2002 at age 101 after a brief illness. Louise was born in Hopedale, MA, October 24, 1900 the daughter of Freeman Arey and Gertrude Young Arey. She was one of six children. She received a B.A. degree in Speech Arts and Science from Emerson College in Boston, studied psychology and education at Boston University; received an MA degree from Pennsylvania State College in Speech and Hearing, Remedial Reading, and Psychology. She was junior author with leading specialist Dr. E.A. Betts for a spelling and language workbook series used in schools. Before moving west, she was supervisor of Special Education in the Michigan Department of Public Instruction. Louise married Dr. Arnulf K. Esterer in 1946 and lived in Longview, WA for 50 years. Arnie was a research chemist for Weyerhaaeuser Co. for 26 years and Louis became an accomplished craftswoman as a member of a northwest weavers guild. With her husband she coauthored two books of interest to both adult and teenage readers, "Sun Yat Sen, The Father of the Chinese Republic" and "Leo Szilard. Prophet of the Atomic Age." The Esterers traveled and did research together for four other published books. They moved to Albuquerque to be near Arnie's daughter, Alice Sickels. Dr. Esterer died in December 1998. Louise was a resident in the Manzano's Health Care Center from October 1999 until her death. She is survived by a nephew, Donald Arey of New York City; two nieces, Susan O'Brien of Sterling, VA, and Linda Kinsman of Canton, MA and their families. She is mourned by Arnulf's children, Arnulf Walter Esterer of Conneaut, OH, Alice Esterer Sickels of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Sarah Permaine McClennen and their families. Cremation has taken place. At Mrs. Esterer's request, there will be no service.
        Published on: Tue March 19, 2002

Heavner -- June M. Heavner a resident of Albuquerque since 1962 passed away on Friday, March 15, 2002. June was born in Lennon, MI on June 21, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Heavner Sr. in 1986. June was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as friend to everyone. She leaves behind a daughter, Dona Wolff and husband, John of Edgewood; also a son, Don W. Heavner Jr. and wife, Teresa of Edgewood. She had four special grandchildren which she leaves behind, Casey Wortman and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, Jesse W. Heavner and wife, Julia of Tucson, AZ, Ginny Parrotta and husband, Eric of Barkriver, MI and Dawn Hamilton and husband, Chad of Albuquerque. June also had seven great-grandchildren that loved her dearly, Devinity Wortman, Josie Heavner, Chantel Wolff, Joseph and Alexandria Parrotta and Katie and Aaron Hamilton; along with many relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her love of reading, spending time with family and her passion for helping everyone around her.
        Published on: Tue March 19, 2002

Sena -- Brigadier General Gilbert E. Sena of Santa Fe died peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2002 after suffering a long illness. Gillie was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 3, 1921. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ray Sena, Sr. and Barbara Chavez Sena; his brothers, Robert, David and Ray, Jr., Sena; and his father and mother-in-law, Cesario and Deloisa Ortiz. General Sena is survived by the love of his life, Reyesitas Ortiz Sena, his soulmate since July 10, 1943 when they married in Shreveport, Louisiana. His children adored him, Juanita Sena-Shannon and husband, Marty, Elizabeth Griego and special friend, Jose Camacho, Gilbert Sena and special friend, Ellen Trabka, and Patricia Sena. His cherished grandchildren who will deeply miss"Bampo" are Susan and Santiago Lopez, David and Christina Shannon, Joshua and Candace Gonzales, Michelle Griego, Bonnie Jane Sena and Michael Sena. Gillie also leaves great-grandchildren to carry on his love of life, Santiago Martin Lopez, Brianna Shannon Lopez, Nicolas Tomas Lopez, Caitlin Ashley Shannon, Jacob Martin David Shannon and Shaylee Gonzales, who will soon have a baby brother. His caregivers during his illness also became family members-J.R. Constable, Jessica Taylor and Frankie Curtis. Gillie is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Eleanor Sena, Alice Sena, Lucy Sena, Valentina Ortiz, Flora Ortiz, Donelia Roybal, Helen Ortiz, Frank Ortiz, Reynaldo and Stella Ortiz, Gene and Rosina Clayton, Jerry G. Aranda; and many, many nieces and nephews whom he was close to and made him very proud. General Sena's early childhood was spent in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in the depression era and had vivid memories of bread lines and the many impoverished people who lived close to his family. He remembered fondly the year of 1931, when his mother accepted a teaching position in El Rito, New Mexico where he spent his teen years and made friendships that would last the rest of his life. General Sena began his career in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He enlisted immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor as a flying cadet (bombardier). He attended service schools at Fort Bliss, Texas, Ellington Air Forces Base in Houston, Texas, advanced bombing school at San Angelo Air Base, Texas, and navigation training at Carlsbad Air Base, New Mexico. Upon being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force in February 1942, Gillie was assigned to Barksdale Field in Louisiana as a bomb instructor of the B-26 Martin Marauder. He then joined the B-24 bomber group and met his pilot and lifelong friend, Captain Donald H. Purdy. This friendship with Purdy and the thoughts of his crew always brought tears to his eyes and memories both fond and painful of those who survived and those who died during the war and since. On March 19, 1943, Gilllie was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant and, after several bombing missions in the Pacific, he became Squadron Bombardier Commander. In 1944, the young Lieutenant led the first daylight raid of 200 airplanes to bomb the Phillipines prior to the Leyte landing. As World War II came to a close, General Sena's future would begin to present itself as a career soldier with United States Military. He returned to New Mexico as a member of the Army Reserve and would again be called to active duty during the Korean conflict of the 1950's. On August 14, 1952, Gillie was reassigned to the New Mexico National Guard and spent the next 19 years associated with the Army reserves. From 1961 through 1976, during the Vietnam conflict, he was assigned active duty with the Selective Service System at the New Mexico State Headquarters in Santa Fe. Under the command of Lt. General Lewis B. Hershey, he became the Chief of the Field Division, supervising 30 local Selective Service boards throughout New Mexico. Gillie made many close personal friends of members of those boards. During his Selective Service career, he was promoted to Chief of Manpower, Deputy State Director and, in 1968, State Director. On March 11, 1976, Gillie received his final military assignment to White Sands Missile Range and became Chief of Human Resources, responsible for all training of personnel working for the United States Army stationed there. He retired form service a full Colonel on December 1, 1976 and, on September 7, 1984, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and reinstated to inactive duty. Among the citations awarded to General Sena during campaigns at Bismark Archipelago, New Guinea, East Indies, and the Philippines, were the National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Pacific Campaign Medal, Phillipines Presidential Unit Citation, ACM, World War II Victory Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Device, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Until his death, he continued membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion, and the Reserve Offices Association. General Sena believed strongly in participating in the Santa Fe Community and served as a Santa Fe City Counselor and one of the first directors of the Santa Fe Boys Club. He loved to work in his garage on his vintage cars and spent many precious hours enjoying gardening and yard work. Golf was a passion for Gillie and many of his buddies. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the parish he and his family love. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, 984-8600.
        Published on: Tue March 19, 2002

Clark -- Donald "Don" Leon Clark, 73, went to be with his Lord March 13, 2002. He was a devoted member of Faith Chapel for over 43 years. He was active in numerous church activities, especially cooking. Don was the leader of the Barcelona 4-H Club for over 25 years and was a tremendously talented man, having the ability to construct many things made of wood or metal. He was always smiling and was very energetic, having a love of people, who in turn, loved him dearly. Don worked for many years at Hope Christian School, where he had contact with many students. He had the ability to communicate with them and felt thoroughly rewarded for being able to do work at the school, and with the students. Don loved Orchid flowers and was also a member of the New Mexico Orchid Society. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Esther Clark who went to be with the Lord February 13, 2002. Don was the beloved father of Patricia Laven, Raymond Whisler and wife Jacki; beloved grandfather to Loring Laven, US Army Enlisted, Rebekah Turner of Seattle, Dona, Larry, and William Whisler all of Illinois; beloved great-grandfather of 14 great grandchildren ; and also many other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at Faith Chapel, 1726 Girard NE. on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom Salmon of Faith Chapel, Wayne Ehlert and Dave Eggars of Hope Christian School, officiating. Burial will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens with his church family and friends serving as Pallbearers. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri March 15, 2002

Loughrin -- Steve Loughrin, 48, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, March 10, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Joye Loughrin; sister, Kathy Crocker, both of Albuquerque; brothers, Jim Loughrin of Las Vegas, NV and Gary Loughrin of Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church Chapel, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Donald Patterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association � NM Affiliate, PO Box 90790, Albuquerque, 87199-0790 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu March 14, 2002

Chavez -- Jose A. (Sharkie) Chavez, age 67, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord our Savior, Sunday, March 10, 2002, while surround by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia; mother-in-law, Marie C de Baca; a son, Ray Chavez; daughters, Agnes Lovato, Diane Turano and husband, Vincent, Patricia Rizvi; step-daughters, Roberta Guzman and husband, Orlando, Celeste Miller and husband, Bill, Yvette Vargas and husband, Donald; 15 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters; brother, Tony J. Chavez and wife, Estella; sisters, Marie Maestas, Julie, Dolores and Jeanette; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Sharkie will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Jose retired from the Sandoval County; he was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force; he served as City Councilman for the town of Bernalillo; he also worked for Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, where he instructed the Altar Servers, taught CCD classes, he was a Eucharist Minister, the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #7633 of Bernalillo; a member of the 4th Degree Mandalor Council # 0682; he was past president of the Bernalillo Civitan Club. Jose was well known by many as Sharkie, he was a kind hearted man who always was willing to help others. Sharkie will always be remembered by his smile, and good sense of humor; he touched so many lives. Final viewing will be this morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian burial, which will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be David Chavez, Jered Chavez, Johnny Chavez, Michael Turano, Orlando Guzman, and Bill Miller. Honorary bearers will be Richard Stange, Tivo Lovato, Joe B. Austin, the Knights of Columbus Council #7633, Fr. Mandalari, the 4th Degree Council #0682, Arthur Trujillo, and Leroy Trujillo. Military Honors will be accorded by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter III. At the families request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, New Mexico Heart Association, or to the New Mexico Diabetes Center. Funeral Services are entrusted by Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
        Published on: Wed March 13, 2002

Lowman -- Lola Lowman, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, died Sunday, March 10, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Crumley and husband, Roy, and Brenda Landers and husband, Gene; grandchildren, Sheila Keller and husband, Donald, and Doug Gaylor, all of Albuquerque; sister, Connie Rhodes of Farmington, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Duffie Lowman, in 1996. Mr. & Mrs. Lowman were charter members of Manzanita Sam's RV Club. She loved to garden with the help of her turtles. She loved cooking for her family. The family wishes to thank Gloria Cordova, Mrs. Lowman's"Little Angel" and Linda, Mary Lou and Peggy. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2002, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed March 13, 2002