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HANN, ALMA C. (SELBY) Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Hahn and husband, Dave; son, Kenneth Selby; grandchildren, Steven and Michael Hahn, Nicole Alma Selby, Martha Baldwin and husband Dr. Ivan Ortiz, Keith Baldwin, and James and Marcus Davalos; great-grandchildren, Leon Abrams, Ivan and Andres Ortiz, Brooke Baldwin, and Jacob; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends. Alma was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles F. Selby, Jr. and James H. Hann; granddaughter, Sarah Baldwin; siblings, G.W. Collinsworth, Roxie Adams, Myrtle Howard, Curtis Collinsworth, Leslie Collinsworth, Delphia Howard, Peachie Howard, and Clarence Collinsworth. She was born in 1921 in the hills of Wheelersburg, KY and attended Berea College. Alma moved to Newport News, VA during WWII to work in the shipyards. After the war, she attended Charles' Beauty School where she met her first husband, Charles. They moved to Albuquerque in 1948. Alma continued to work in the field of cosmetology and put Charles through business school at UNM. She dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren. In 1985, she married James H. Hann and they owned and managed several rental properties throughout Albuquerque. Alma loved attending to her garden and her beautiful expansive backyard. She enjoyed playing with a neighborhood bridge group. Alma always inquired about everyone's family and wanted to know how they were doing. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with a reception to follow. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Pallbearers will be Keith Baldwin, James Davalos, Marcus Davalos, Steven Hahn, Michael Hahn and Brian Hughes. Alma's family would like to express their gratitude to Hospice de La Luz and the owners and staff at Unlimited Care, especially Blanca Gasson, for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alma's name to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Alma at www.frenchfunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Thu February 26, 2015
BLACK, JOANNE M. Age 67. Counseling psychologist Joanne M. Black, PhD, MSN, RNCS, passed away February 9, 2015, at her home in Albuquerque. Her sister Teresa Materio and two nieces of Atlantic City, NJ, survive her. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Hall at First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd., N E, ministerial intern James Galasinski officiating.
Published on: Thu February 26, 2015
KEYS, CAROLINE M. Caroline M. Keys, age 79, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2015. She enjoyed tending to her garden, arts and crafts and smoking her Moore cigarettes. She enjoyed attending social events, especially the state fair. She was preceded in death by a son Mark Christopher; a daughter Anna Marie Keys; her parents David and Katherine Blehm; siblings Jim Blehm, Wilbert Blehm, Ruban Blehm, Elmer Blehm, Robert Blehm, Ted Blehm, Edward Blehm, Otto Blehm, Harry Blehm, Lorena Blehm Ley and Bertha Blehm Grauberger. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Master Sergeant James O. Keys; three daughters Bonnie Keys Holden, Stephanie Keys Elam and husband Robert Elam and Christina Keys Trujillo; sisters Helen and Ben Wagner, Velma Bender, Edna and Bob Hutcherson and Betty and Bill Meardy; a granddaughter Mariah Quiroz Valdez and Isaac Valdez; two great grandchildren Alize Valdez and Elisia Valdez. Caroline's Life Celebration will begin with a visitation on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with a service at 10:30 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington & Cutler). Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. Pallbearers will be Robert Lee Elam, Isaac Valdez, Rick Hermes, Scott Schuldt, Ray Paul Trujillo and Contrell. Honorary pallbearer will be Master Sergeant James O. Keys. Please visit Caroline's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
Published on: Wed February 25, 2015
GOETZ, BEVERLY ANN Beverly Ann Goetz passed away on February 1, 2015 peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Romayne Skender; brother, James Skender; and a granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Lanny D. Goetz; and children, Arrie, Dee, Jon; along with their spouses and children. A memorial will be held in her honor at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Rio Rancho Stake Center, 300 Loma Colorado Blvd. RR, NM 87124 at 1pm, Saturday Feb 28th. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Children Miracle Network.
Published on: Tue February 24, 2015
MEGAH, LAURA LEE TOULOUSE Age 64, died on February 18, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on January 11, 1951 in Albuquerque to the late James and Charlotte Toulouse. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years Ben Megah; her daughters Kimberly Megah (Luis Otero), Brook Megah Escapule (Tyler); her grandchildren Victoria Baca and Jasper Otero and a soon to be born second Otero grandson; her sisters Carmie Lynn, Charlotte Mary (Robert Secrest), and Leigh-Anne Toulouse and Samantha Schwack (Art); and her nephews Jeremy (Jenny) and Trent Toulouse and James McAnally; and niece Tamaya Toulouse (Ivan Wiener); six grandnephews; and many cousins and other relatives. For the last 25 years she, Ben and their daughters lived in a log cabin, a place she loved in Sandia Park, once owned by her grandmother. She graduated from UNM with a fine arts degree and attended art school in Chicago. She was a gifted artist, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. For many years she owned and showed her beloved quarter horses. She worked for the US Census Bureau, the NM Department of Human Services and the US Social Security Office from which she had to retire because of her health. Through the seven years of her illness she maintained her wonderful sense of humor and her strength was a marvel to all those around her. In her last months even as sick as she was she was able to attend one more Lobo Aggie game at the Pit, and more importantly saw her daughter, Brook get married. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, on Tuesday, February 24 at 1:00pm with Pastor Matthew Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Laura's name be made to the UNM Hospital Center for Digestive Diseases and sent to UNM Foundation, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Two Woodward Center, Alb. NM 87102. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home.
Published on: Mon February 23, 2015
HELLWIG, FRANK S. Age 91, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Frank was born on February 26, 1923 in De Soto, Missouri to Eugene and Mary (Harper) Hellwig who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Shirley E. Elliott-Hellwig; brothers, Victor Hellwig, Edward Hellwig, Eugene Hellwig, Bill Hellwig, Charlie Hellwig, Joe Hellwig, Raymond Hellwig and James Hellwig and his sister, Sister Corina Hellwig. He was a graduate of De Soto High School in De Soto, Missouri and served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He served at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He later became active in the World War II Red Hat Group and spent the past 20 plus years traveling from city to city each year. He retired in 1980 from the U.S. Department of Forest Service after many years of service. He also served on the Forest Service Retirement Committee (NARFE) and was secretary and treasurer for many years. He was a very active member of Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church in Albuquerque and spent many years working under St. Vincent De Paul helping many people in need. He also served in church youth groups and (RICA) Right of Christian Initiation. He and his wife, Shirley took in many international students from France, Spain and Ireland. During the Cuban Revolution, they took in many Cuban refugees and had seven foster children which many are still a part of the families' lives. Frank was a world traveler and loved joking around and flirting. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Frank is survived by his son, David Hellwig; daughter, Dr. Beth Hellwig; son, Keith Hellwig; daughter, Karen Hankinson; daughter, Mary Barber; daughter-in-law, Sue Hellwig; son-in-law, Bob Hankinson; son-in-law, Mike Barber; brother-in-law, Edward Elliott; sister-in-law, Bea Hellwig; sister-in-law, Barbara Canali; sister-in-law, Nancy Getsales; grandchildren, David Hellwig, II, Nathan Hellwig, Ryan Olson, Veronica Hellwig, Scott Hellwig, Sarah Olson, Kathleen Hankinson, Bobby Hankinson and Tommy Barber; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church located at 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, February 26, 2015. A Rosary will be said starting at 10:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass will be said at 11:30 a.m. with a reception to follow in the Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sangre De Cristo for the Ministry of the Needy group.
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
KUNZMAN, WALLACE WILLIAM age 89, passed away peacefully in sleep, February 11, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Wally was born June 14, 1925 to Elva and Samuel L. Kunzman in Selma, IA. Wally grew up in rural southeastern Iowa and like every boy in his neighborhood he had to choose between rooting for the Cubs or for the Cardinals. However, in 1935 an 11th straight win over the Dodgers to put the Cubs in first place sealed Wally's fate as a Cubs fan and he was the best fan a team could ever ask for. Wally was in the Navy during WWII on the USS Bennett, seeing action throughout the pacific, most notably in the battle of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He graduated from Parsons College with a degree in English and moved to New Mexico in 1958. Wally held several careers throughout his life, including a coach, teacher and most notably as an insurance salesman. He had a series 7 securities license, CLU and CHFC designations. He was beloved by all his clients and was one of the most good-natured people you could ever meet. Wally was a great American and a testament to the human spirit. He had cheated death, most notably when a dud bomb damaged his ship during the battle of Iwo Jima, when a Kamikaze left his destroyer dead in the water during the invasion of Okinawa, and when his ship was caught in a typhoon in the Aleutian Islands right after' the war. More comically, in hindsight, he was trying to beat a train across the tracks when he was driving a truck in the 1950's. Wally said he knew he was in trouble when he realized it was going to be a tie. His tie with the train sent him to the hospital and then to a new career in insurance. Wally had a vision of playing ball with his sons. It took hold. The "Kunzmans" played softball for over a decade with sons, friends and a good recruit or two. They won trophies, had fun and "The Aces" were good. Wally retired from pitching at age 60 and son James took over. Throughout his life Wally always had a positive attitude and saw the brighter side of things. This may have been either the cause or the effect of his being a lifelong Cubs fan, but with Wally hope always sprung eternal and hopefully he can see his beloved Cubs win a World Series from the other side. Wally was preceded in death by his mother and father, Samuel and Elva, his first wife, Caroline, his son, James S. Kunzman, his grandson, Cole Kunzman, his nephew Douglas Parks and brother-in-law O.R. Parks. Wallace is survived by his wife of 40 years, Doris; his sons Wallace W. Jr. and wife DeeAnn, Jeffrey E. and wife Lucille; his daughter-in-law Deborah; step-children Jeri and husband Lonnie Mowry, Jodene Hanna and Jeff Vallentine; his two siblings, Pauline Parks and Charley Kunzman and wife Shirley; and grandchildren Samuel J. and Mark A. Kunzman, Jamis Kunzman, Ashley Kerr, Babette Cooper, Courtney and Kayla Vallentine, nieces Teri, Jani and Cindy; and numerous great- grandchildren. Wally will be sorely missed. A memorial will be held at a later date, sometime in May.
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
COX, BARBARA ANN Barbara Ann Cox, 76, of Rio Rancho, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015, in Courtland Manor Nursing Home, Dover, DE. Barbara was born, March 24, 1938, in Portsmouth, Virigina, to the late, Milton & Marie (Gilliken) Snyder. She helped her late husband, William Jim Cox in the family business, a venture in charitable fund raising. She enjoyed playing cards, watching football, and watching Downtown Abbey, on PBS. In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Lorriane Knox. Barbara is survived by 5 children, James Cox, of Dover, DE; Karen Lieurance, of Joplin, MO; Karner Cox, Joanellen Cox-Ntiforo, Jonathan Cox, all of Albuquerque, NM; and ten grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2015, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE; where family and friends may gather from 1:30-2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Condolences may sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
MEGAH, LAURA LEE TOULOUSE Age 64, died on February 18, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on January 11, 1951 in Albuquerque to the late James and Charlotte Toulouse. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years Ben Megah; her daughters Kimberly Megah (Luis Otero), Brook Megah Escapule (Tyler); her grandchildren Victoria Baca and Jasper Otero and a soon to be born second Otero grandson; her sisters Carmie Lynn, Charlotte Mary (Robert Secrest), and Leigh-Anne Toulouse and Samantha Schwack (Art); and her nephews Jeremy (Jenny) and Trent Toulouse and James McAnally; and niece Tamaya Toulouse (Ivan Wiener); six grandnephews; and many cousins and other relatives. For the last 25 years she, Ben and their daughters lived in a log cabin, a place she loved in Sandia Park, once owned by her grandmother. She graduated from UNM with a fine arts degree and attended art school in Chicago. She was a gifted artist, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. For many years she owned and showed her beloved quarter horses. She worked for the US Census Bureau, the NM Department of Human Services and the US Social Security Office from which she had to retire because of her health. Through the seven years of her illness she maintained her wonderful sense of humor and her strength was a marvel to all those around her. In her last months even as sick as she was she was able to attend one more Lobo Aggie game at the Pit, and more importantly saw her daughter, Brook get married. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, on Tuesday, February 24 at 1:00pm with Pastor Matthew Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Laura's name be made to the UNM Hospital Center for Digestive Diseases and sent to UNM Foundation, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Two Woodward Center, Alb. NM 87102. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home.
Published on: Sun February 22, 2015
MEGAH, LAURA LEE TOULOUSE Age 64, died on February 18, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on January 11, 1951 in Albuquerque to the late James and Charlotte Toulouse. She is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years Ben Megah; her daughters Kimberly Megah (Luis Otero), Brook Megah Escapule (Tyler); her grandchildren Victoria Baca and Jasper Otero and a soon to be born second Otero grandson; her sisters Carmie Lynn, Charlotte Mary (Robert Secrest), and Leigh-Anne Toulouse and Samantha Schwack (Art); and her nephews Jeremy (Jenny) and Trent Toulouse and James McAnally; and niece Tamaya Toulouse (Ivan Wiener); six grandnephews; and many cousins and other relatives. For the last 25 years she, Ben and their daughters lived in a log cabin, a place she loved in Sandia Park, once owned by her grandmother. She graduated from UNM with a fine arts degree and attended art school in Chicago. She was a gifted artist, loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. For many years she owned and showed her beloved quarter horses. She worked for the US Censes Bureau, the NM Department of Human Services and the US Social Security Office from which she had to retire because of her health. Through the seven years of her illness she maintained her wonderful sense of humor and her strength was a marvel to all those around her. In her last months even as sick as she was she was able to attend one more Lobo Aggie game at the Pit, and more importantly saw her daughter, Brook get married. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, on Tuesday, February 24 at 1:00pm with Pastor Matthew Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Laura's name be made to the UNM Hospital Center for Digestive Diseases and sent to UNM Foundation, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Two Woodward Center, Alb. NM 87102. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home.
Published on: Sat February 21, 2015
