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FORRESTER, JAMES HAROLD James Harold Forrester, age 86, was a man of true principle. He dedicated his life to hard work and integrity. Harold was born November 9, 1928 in Woodstock, AL and passed away January 25, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. His parents were Annie Lucille Mitchell-Forrester and Farris James Forrester; his brothers were Calvin and Donald and his sister was Evelyn Forrester Morrow. Harold's family moved to Albuquerque in the 1940s due to his father's tuberculosis. Harold graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. He and Gwendolyn Gish-Forrester married in 1948. Harold always said marrying Gwen was "the best decision of his life." He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; his son, Jim Forrester and wife Beth Forrester; his daughter, Janet Copenhaver and husband Steven Copenhaver; grandchildren, Julie Copenhaver, Aaron Forrester and wife Sheryl Forrester, Scott Forrester and fiancee Julia Jarrard, Michelle Guilford and husband Spencer Guilford and Leslie Foltz; his great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Ava and Olivia Forrester and Shalyn and Kyan Caudill. Harold began his career as a service tech in the automotive-electronic industry and also worked as a fuel-truck driver. He diligently worked, while married, to obtain his bachelor's and master's degrees. He became an elementary school teacher for APS. His dream in life was to become an FBI agent. He served as an agent in the mid 1960s serving in: Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Cincinnati. After his service, he returned to Albuquerque to serve as an elementary school principal at APS for 30 years. Many of his students, as adults in later years, would identify him in restaurants and tell him stories of how he changed their lives for the best. Harold enjoyed helping others on their journey. He was a devoted husband of 66 years. He loved his wife, children, country and God. Gospel music was a passion in his life. He enjoyed attending Sagebrush Church every Saturday and loved family gatherings, where he was able to see his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could always find Harold around a blazing large fireplace, humming a tune or a beloved hymn. His shoes will never be filled. However, we will always strive to walk in his footsteps. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH Westside. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A Reception will follow the service. There will be a private interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Harold at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Westside 9300 Golf Course Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
        Published on: Fri January 30, 2015

FORRESTER, JAMES HAROLD James Harold Forrester, age 86, was a man of true principle. He dedicated his life to hard work and integrity. Harold was born November 9, 1928 in Woodstock, AL and passed away January 25, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. His parents were Annie Lucille Mitchell-Forrester and Farris James Forrester; his brothers were Calvin and Donald and his sister was Evelyn Forrester Morrow. Harold's family moved to Albuquerque in the 1940s due to his father's tuberculosis. Harold graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. He and Gwendolyn Gish-Forrester married in 1948. Harold always said marrying Gwen was "the best decision of his life." He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; his son, Jim Forrester and wife Beth Forrester; his daughter, Janet Copenhaver and husband Steven Copenhaver; grandchildren, Julie Copenhaver, Aaron Forrester and wife Sheryl Forrester, Scott Forrester and fiancee Julia Jarrard, Michelle Guilford and husband Spencer Guilford and Leslie Foltz; his great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Ava and Olivia Forrester and Shalyn and Kyan Caudill. Harold began his career as a service tech in the automotive-electronic industry and also worked as a fuel-truck driver. He diligently worked, while married, to obtain his bachelor's and master's degrees. He became an elementary school teacher for APS. His dream in life was to become an FBI agent. He served as an agent in the mid 1960s serving in: Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Cincinnati. After his service, he returned to Albuquerque to serve as an elementary school principal at APS for 30 years. Many of his students, as adults in later years, would identify him in restaurants and tell him stories of how he changed their lives for the best. Harold enjoyed helping others on their journey. He was a devoted husband of 66 years. He loved his wife, children, country and God. Gospel music was a passion in his life. He enjoyed attending Sagebrush Church every Saturday and loved family gatherings, where he was able to see his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could always find Harold around a blazing large fireplace, humming a tune or a beloved hymn. His shoes will never be filled. However, we will always strive to walk in his footsteps. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH Westside. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A Reception will follow the service. There will be a private interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Harold at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Westside 9300 Golf Course Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
        Published on: Thu January 29, 2015

HAHN, MARGARET Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958 died peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015. She is survived by her children, Dave Hahn and wife, Lynda, and Ardell Roberts and companion, Bob Berg, all of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Christopher Roberts and girlfriend, Amanda, Heather Roberts and husband, Greg Gallegos, Hi (H.J.) Roberts V, Steven Hahn and wife, Sarah, and Michael Hahn; three great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Greyson Gallegos and Jacob; brother, Tom Pitcher and wife, Sam of Ft. Collins, CO; and other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald Hahn in April 1995. She was born in 1928 in Ft. Collins, CO. Margaret was instrumental in the operation of the family business, Don's Auto Parts, with her husband, Don. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH University Chapel followed by interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret's family would like to express their thanks to all of the caregivers who gave mom such wonderful care these last few years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the American Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate. Please visit our online guest book for Margaret at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Thu January 29, 2015

FORRESTER, JAMES HAROLD James Harold Forrester, age 86, was a man of true principle. He dedicated his life to hard work and integrity. Harold was born November 9, 1928 in Woodstock, AL and passed away January 25, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. His parents were Annie Lucille Mitchell-Forrester and Farris James Forrester; his brothers were Calvin and Donald and his sister was Evelyn Forrester Morrow. Harold's family moved to Albuquerque in the 1940s due to his father's tuberculosis. Harold graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. He and Gwendolyn Gish-Forrester married in 1948. Harold always said marrying Gwen was "the best decision of his life." He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn; his son, Jim Forrester and wife Beth Forrester; his daughter, Janet Copenhaver and husband Steven Copenhaver; grandchildren, Julie Copenhaver, Aaron Forrester and wife Sheryl Forrester, Scott Forrester and fiancee Julia Jarrard, Michelle Guilford and husband Spencer Guilford and Leslie Foltz; his great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Ava and Olivia Forrester and Shalyn and Kyan Caudill. Harold began his career as a service tech in the automotive-electronic industry and also worked as a fuel-truck driver. He diligently worked, while married, to obtain his bachelor's and master's degrees. He became an elementary school teacher for APS. His dream in life was to become an FBI agent. He served as an agent in the mid 1960s serving in: Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Cincinnati. After his service, he returned to Albuquerque to serve as an elementary school principal at APS for 30 years. Many of his students, as adults in later years, would identify him in restaurants and tell him stories of how he changed their lives for the best. Harold enjoyed helping others on their journey. He was a devoted husband of 66 years. He loved his wife, children, country and God. Gospel music was a passion in his life. He enjoyed attending Sagebrush Church every Saturday and loved family gatherings, where he was able to see his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You could always find Harold around a blazing large fireplace, humming a tune or a beloved hymn. His shoes will never be filled. However, we will always strive to walk in his footsteps. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH Westside. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A Reception will follow the service. There will be a private interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Harold at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Westside 9300 Golf Course Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87114
        Published on: Wed January 28, 2015

HAHN, MARGARET Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958 died peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015. She is survived by her children, Dave Hahn and wife, Lynda, and Ardell Roberts and companion, Bob Berg, all of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Christopher Roberts and girlfriend, Amanda, Heather Roberts and husband, Greg Gallegos, Hi (H.J.) Roberts V, Steven Hahn and wife, Sarah, and Michael Hahn; three great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Greyson Gallegos and Jacob; brother, Tom Pitcher and wife, Sam of Ft. Collins, CO; and other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald Hahn in April 1995. She was born in 1928 in Ft. Collins, CO. Margaret was instrumental in the operation of the family business, Don's Auto Parts, with her husband, Don. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH University Chapel followed by interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret's family would like to express their thanks to all of the caregivers who gave mom such wonderful care these last few years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the American Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate. Please visit our online guest book for Margaret at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed January 28, 2015

HAHN, MARGARET Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958 died peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015. She is survived by her children, Dave Hahn and wife, Lynda, and Ardell Roberts and companion, Bob Berg, all of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Christopher Roberts and girlfriend, Amanda, Heather Roberts and husband, Greg Gallegos, Hi (H.J.) Roberts V, Steven Hahn and wife, Sarah, and Michael Hahn; three great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Greyson Gallegos and Jacob; brother, Tom Pitcher and wife, Sam of Ft. Collins, CO; and other relatives and friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Donald Hahn in April 1995. She was born in 1928 in Ft. Collins, CO. Margaret was instrumental in the operation of the family business, Don's Auto Parts, with her husband, Don. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH University Chapel followed by interment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Margaret's family would like to express their thanks to all of the caregivers who gave mom such wonderful care these last few years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's name to the American Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate. Please visit our online guest book for Margaret at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue January 27, 2015

GILLILAND, ISABELLE JUNE Isabelle June Stockdill Gilliland died January 12, 2015 in Albuquerque. Isabelle was born in Bellflower, CA in 1922 to the late LJ and June Maldonado Stockdill (Venn). She grew up in Albuquerque and Wagon Mound, graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1940. In her teens, she held a number of jobs in the city, the first working for the Giomi Brothers, but seemed to find a home at KGGM radio. During World War II, her clerical job there launched her onto the airwaves, where her strong voice and quick sense of humor made her a success among the daytime audience. Later in the war, she moved to California and found a job at CBS Radio in Hollywood. Still later, she moved to Juneau, AK, to work for the US Treasury Department. Returning to Albuquerque before War's end, she was employed at Sandia Base for several years. It was there, in 1950, that she met Paul Gilliland. They married on St. Patrick's Day, 1951. In 1953, the Gillilands left Albuquerque for Norway, beginning an odyssey of military duty stations that would last seventeen years, and take them from Europe back to California and from end to end of the continental United States. Finally, in 1970, the family returned to Isabelle's beloved hometown and her extended family. Once all of her seven children were in school, Isabelle went back to work for KGGM Television's traffic department, where she worked through the 1970s. After her retirement, Isabelle found time to travel and to indulge her lifelong love for dancing. She was, for many years, a fixture at the Highland Senior Center, where she volunteered in many capacities. Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gilliland. She is survived by her brother, John L. Stockdill, of California; her seven children, Mark Gilliland, Terrance Gilliland and his wife, Lois, and Shawn Gilliland and his fiancee Felicia Dooley, all of Albuquerque; Patrick Gilliland, of California; Carmel Chapline and her husband, Michael, Mary Erin Grosso and her husband, Michael, and Mary Celeste Bradley and her husband, Charles, all of San Antonio, Texas; and 16 grandchildren, Heather Gilliland, Leah Gallegos, Bryan and Conor Gilliland, Karen Alba, Andrew and Michael Chapline, Mikaela, Ryan, and Noelle Grosso, Matthew, Adam, Jacob, Jeffrey, Steven and Clayton Bradley, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, with recitation of the Rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Annunciation Church on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Monsignor Voorhees officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mark, Terrance, Patrick and Shawn Gilliland, Michael Grosso, Charles Bradley, and Michael Chapline. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Canossian Sisters, 5625 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 or to support Alzheimer's research. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Mon January 19, 2015

GILLILAND, ISABELLE JUNE Isabelle June Stockdill Gilliland died January 12, 2015 in Albuquerque. Isabelle was born in Bellflower, CA in 1922 to the late LJ and June Maldonado Stockdill (Venn). She grew up in Albuquerque and Wagon Mound, graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1940. In her teens, she held a number of jobs in the city, the first working for the Giomi Brothers, but seemed to find a home at KGGM radio. During World War II, her clerical job there launched her onto the airwaves, where her strong voice and quick sense of humor made her a success among the daytime audience. Later in the war, she moved to California and found a job at CBS Radio in Hollywood. Still later, she moved to Juneau, AK, to work for the US Treasury Department. Returning to Albuquerque before War's end, she was employed at Sandia Base for several years. It was there, in 1950, that she met Paul Gilliland. They married on St. Patrick's Day, 1951. In 1953, the Gillilands left Albuquerque for Norway, beginning an odyssey of military duty stations that would last seventeen years, and take them from Europe back to California and from end to end of the continental United States. Finally, in 1970, the family returned to Isabelle's beloved hometown and her extended family. Once all of her seven children were in school, Isabelle went back to work for KGGM Television's traffic department, where she worked through the 1970s. After her retirement, Isabelle found time to travel and to indulge her lifelong love for dancing. She was, for many years, a fixture at the Highland Senior Center, where she volunteered in many capacities. Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gilliland. She is survived by her brother, John L. Stockdill, of California; her seven children, Mark Gilliland, Terrance Gilliland and his wife, Lois, and Shawn Gilliland and his fiancee Felicia Dooley, all of Albuquerque; Patrick Gilliland, of California; Carmel Chapline and her husband, Michael, Mary Erin Grosso and her husband, Michael, and Mary Celeste Bradley and her husband, Charles, all of San Antonio, Texas; and 16 grandchildren, Heather Gilliland, Leah Gallegos, Bryan and Conor Gilliland, Karen Alba, Andrew and Michael Chapline, Mikaela, Ryan, and Noelle Grosso, Matthew, Adam, Jacob, Jeffrey, Steven and Clayton Bradley, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, with recitation of the Rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Annunciation Church on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Monsignor Voorhees officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mark, Terrance, Patrick and Shawn Gilliland, Michael Grosso, Charles Bradley, and Michael Chapline. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Canossian Sisters, 5625 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 or to support Alzheimer's research. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2015

VANDERGUST, SHIRLEY May 30, 1931 January 13, 2015 Shirley Ann Vandergust (Chuck) 83, in peace and with family around her, left this world for the next on January 13, after a short illness. Shirley Ann Bethman was born to Hazel Nadis Bethman and Frederick Jacob Bethman in Oak Park, Illinois. She graduated from Proviso High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart Al Vandergust in 1951. When Al was called to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, Shirley followed him to his base in San Diego, and lived there while he served two tours of duty. The first and second of their family of six children were born there. After Al finished his service, they returned to the Chicago area and lived there until 1968, when they moved their family to Los Alamos, New Mexico. Shirley began working at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a "casual" employee in 1970 and was hired on permanently shortly thereafter. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of higher education by returning to school and earning an Associate's degree, eventually becoming a paralegal aide in the Laboratory Council office of LANL, where she worked until she retired in 1997. Early in her career she acquired the nickname "Chuck" by which she was known for most of her career at LANL and by her family. All of her life she was a passionate supporter of higher education and a lifelong learner. In retirement, she traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada. She frequently traveled with family and also by herself, with her beloved Pomeranian Cherokee for company. She was an enthusiastic participant in an expedition to the Holy Land with Calvary Christian Church, and with independent private tour companies to Machu Picchu, Peru, Paris and Alsace-Lorraine. She eventually settled in Albuquerque in Ventana Ranch and continued to travel to visit relatives to visit and cook the meals that all of us remembered and enjoyed. Her greatest joy later in life was the births of her twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. That love of little ones also kept her active as a benefactor of Joy Junction in Albuquerque. A small miracle occurred in 2013 when she was reacquainted with her niece, Sondra Fay, of Seattle, Washington, whom she had not seen since Sondra's babyhood. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her daughter, Vicki, in 1970, her beloved husband Al in 1980, her granddaughter, Erin Wood in 1998 and her brother Lloyd Bethmann in 2001. She is survived by her daughters Valerie Wood (spouse Butch) and Ellen Ballard (Evan) of Los Alamos; Leslie Monagle (Matthew) of Albuquerque; by sons A. R. Vandergust (Janet Smith) of Terrebonne, Oregon and Eric Vandergust (Aimee Garcia) of Houston, Texas, and her niece, Sondra Fay, of Seattle, Washington; by grandsons Steven Vandergust, Jason Vandergust (Kari Niebauer), Douglas Wood, Levi Monagle and Noah Monagle; by granddaughters Christine Ballard, Diane Wood Gordon (Matt Gordon), Alaina Vandergust, Nicole Vandergust, Alyssa Vandergust and Emily Vandergust; by great-grandsons Gentry Gordon, Kai Gordon and Gavin Vandergust; by numerous friends from high school, Chicago and LANL; and by the many children she encountered throughout the years to whom she became "Grandma Chuck." Shirley's family has entrusted her final care to French Mortuary in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joy Junction, P.O. Box 27693, Albuquerque, NM 87125 We will miss her quick and quirky sense of humor, her unceasing generosity and the bravery and grace with which she faced the limitations of age. Bon Voyage, Chuck, from all of us on your final journey.
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2015

GILLILAND, ISABELLE JUNE Isabelle June Stockdill Gilliland died January 12, 2015 in Albuquerque. Isabelle was born in Bellflower, CA in 1922 to the late LJ and June Maldonado Stockdill (Venn). She grew up in Albuquerque and Wagon Mound, graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1940. In her teens, she held a number of jobs in the city, the first working for the Giomi Brothers, but seemed to find a home at KGGM radio. During World War II, her clerical job there launched her onto the airwaves, where her strong voice and quick sense of humor made her a success among the daytime audience. Later in the war, she moved to California and found a job at CBS Radio in Hollywood. Still later, she moved to Juneau, AK, to work for the US Treasury Department. Returning to Albuquerque before War's end, she was employed at Sandia Base for several years. It was there, in 1950, that she met Paul Gilliland. They married on St. Patrick's Day, 1951. In 1953, the Gillilands left Albuquerque for Norway, beginning an odyssey of military duty stations that would last seventeen years, and take them from Europe back to California and from end to end of the continental United States. Finally, in 1970, the family returned to Isabelle's beloved hometown and her extended family. Once all of her seven children were in school, Isabelle went back to work for KGGM Television's traffic department, where she worked through the 1970s. After her retirement, Isabelle found time to travel and to indulge her lifelong love for dancing. She was, for many years, a fixture at the Highland Senior Center, where she volunteered in many capacities. Isabelle was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gilliland. She is survived by her brother, John L. Stockdill, of California; her seven children, Mark Gilliland, Terrance Gilliland and his wife, Lois, and Shawn Gilliland and his fiancee Felicia Dooley, all of Albuquerque; Patrick Gilliland, of California; Carmel Chapline and her husband, Michael, Mary Erin Grosso and her husband, Michael, and Mary Celeste Bradley and her husband, Charles, all of San Antonio, Texas; and 16 grandchildren, Heather Gilliland, Leah Gallegos, Bryan and Conor Gilliland, Karen Alba, Andrew and Michael Chapline, Mikaela, Ryan, and Noelle Grosso, Matthew, Adam, Jacob, Jeffrey, Steven and Clayton Bradley, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, with recitation of the Rosary to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Annunciation Church on Tuesday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Monsignor Voorhees officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mark, Terrance, Patrick and Shawn Gilliland, Michael Grosso, Charles Bradley, and Michael Chapline. The family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Canossian Sisters, 5625 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 or to support Alzheimer's research. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sat January 17, 2015