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FIGGE -- AliceBlue Figge, 66, a native of Albuquerque and a renowned calligrapher, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2004, following an extended illness. Alice's budding interest in calligraphy began at Highland High School when she created beautiful letters for the high school annual headlines rather than using typed text. Calligraphy soon was to become her lifelong passion and career. She had the pleasure to become friends with and study calligraphy under Ralph Douglass while pursuing her degree at the University of New Mexico. She loved teaching and taught throughout the country. She was selected to attend the Queen's School in London, England. She established a summer program at Ghost Ranch, Literally Letters, where she invited nationally known calligraphers to teach. Her business, Blue Quill Calligraphy, provided her opportunities to complete commissions for individuals, special award certificates, her fraternity Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pope John Paul II. Some of her calligraphy publications include The Prayers I Love compiled by Daniel Redding, I Love Calligraphy which is a step by step teaching of calligraphy, and a History of the Liberty Presbyterian Church. Alice was a member of Escribiente Calligraphy Guild, Las Aranas Weavers Guild, PEO Chapter BH and Kappa Kappa Gamma where she was President her senior year. She is survived by her husband, Robert Figge, of Albuquerque; her daughter, Ann Girand Ulliman and husband, Mark, and grandchildren, Audrey and Aaron, of Moorhead, Minnesota; her son, Dub Girand, of Albuquerque; her mother, Sarah Blue; her sister, Ann Wolf, and husband, Wayne, and nephews, Warren Wolf and David Wolf; brother-in-law, Roger Figge; niece, Debbie Owen, and husband, Todd, and great-nephew, Kyle; nephew, Stephen Figge and wife, Deborrah, and great-niece and nephews, Marlena, Jacob, and Dylan. She was preceded in death by her father, Don Blue. Visitation will be at French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd NE on Tuesday November 31, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Figge, Stephen Figge, Todd Owen, Gordon Gunn, John Duffy, Bobby Matteucci. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to University Hospice 1650 University Blvd. NE Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun November 28, 2004

SNYDER -- Malcolm J. Snyder, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on November 23, 2004. He was born March 24, 1923, in Jamestown, New York, to Robert James and Madge E. Snyder. As a child, he moved with his parents to Toledo, Ohio where he grew up and graduated from high school. He enrolled in the University of Toledo and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity when WWII broke out. Malcolm enlisted in the Navy and eventually served on the USS Randolph as a torpedo pilot. Surviving combat and a crash landing in the ocean, he returned to complete his finance degree. Malcolm moved to Albuquerque in 1949, earning an M.B.A. at the University of New Mexico and working at Sandia Labs from where he retired after 36 years. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 50 years, Allene Snyder; son, Michael James Snyder of Albuquerque; daughters, Laura D. Bowman and husband, Michael M. of Albuquerque, and Teri M. Johnson and husband, Michael of Albuquerque; and four grandchildren, Byron Kroner, Cody and Troy Johnson, and Elizabeth Snyder. Malcolm's interests included golf, his beloved cabin at Elephant Butte, watching his grandchildren play sports, and his family, which Malcolm prized more than anything. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, in Albuquerque. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Friday, November 26, 2004 from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sat November 27, 2004

SNYDER -- Malcolm J. Snyder, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on November 23, 2004. He was born March 24, 1923, in Jamestown, New York, to Robert James and Madge E. Snyder. As a child, he moved with his parents to Toledo, Ohio where he grew up and graduated from high school. He enrolled in the University of Toledo and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity when WW II broke out. Malcolm enlisted in the Navy and eventually served on the USS Randolph as a torpedo pilot. Surviving combat and a crash landing in the ocean, he returned to complete his finance degree. Malcolm moved to Albuquerque in 1949, earning an MBA at the University of New Mexico and working at Sandia Labs from where he retired after 36 years. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 50 years, Allene Snyder; son, Michael James Snyder of Albuquerque; daughters, Laura D. Bowman and husband, Michael M. of Albuquerque, and Teri M. Johnson and husband, Michael of Albuquerque; and four grandchildren, Byron Kroner, Cody and Troy Johnson, and Elizabeth Snyder. Malcolm’s interests included golf, his beloved cabin at Elephant Butte, watching his grandchildren play sports, and his family, which Malcolm prized more than anything. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, in Albuquerque. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Friday, November 26, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri November 26, 2004

SHAW -- Bertie Faye Shaw, 74, of Knott, Texas died on Monday, November 22, 2004, in a Big Spring, Texas hospital after a 50 year battle with diabetes. Bertie and her husband, Larry built one of the most successful cotton farming businesses in the Southwest. Their business was featured in National Geographic and the National Cotton Farming magazines and received numerous awards and recognitions throughout the United States. Survivors include her husband, Larry Shaw of Knott, TX; one son, the Honorable Larry Don Shaw of Austin, TX; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Eric Johnson, teachers at Albuquerque High School in Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Laura Gene Lawson of Albuquerque, NM and Wanda Stump of Bastrop, TX; three grandsons, Shawn Lepard and his wife, Stephanie of Guymon, OK, Chris Lepard and girlfriend, Sally Partridge of Austin, TX and Joe Romero of Albuquerque, NM; three granddaughters, Brooke, Brittany and Aubrey Johnson of Albuquerque, NM; three great grandchildren, Kristyn Lepard, Rachel and Aubrie Jamieson of Guymon, OK. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Sujoso, Charles Santos, Robert Nichols, Danny Stump, Jimmy Hinson, Chris Lepard, Shawn Lepard, Joe Romero, Alfred Herring and Randy Isler. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel, Big Spring, Texas. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to The American Diabetes Association or the Hoffmantown Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring, TX. Online condolences can be made at; www. npwelch.com.
        Published on: Thu November 25, 2004

SNYDER -- Malcolm J. Snyder, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on November 23, 2004. He was born March 24, 1923, in Jamestown, New York, to Robert James and Madge E. Snyder. As a child, he moved with his parents to Toledo, Ohio where he grew up and graduated from high school. He enrolled in the University of Toledo and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity when WW II broke out. Malcolm enlisted in the Navy and eventually served on the USS Randolph as a torpedo pilot. Surviving combat and a crash landing in the ocean, he returned to complete his finance degree. Malcolm moved to Albuquerque in 1949, earning an MBA at the University of New Mexico and working at Sandia Labs from where he retired after 36 years. Malcolm is survived by his wife of 50 years, Allene Snyder; son, Michael James Snyder of Albuquerque; daughters Laura D. Bowman and husband Michael M. of Albuquerque, and Teri M. Johnson and husband Michael of Albuquerque; and four grandchildren, Byron Kroner, Cody and Troy Johnson, and Elizabeth Snyder. Malcolm's interests included golf, his beloved cabin at Elephant Butte, watching his grandchildren play sports, and his family, which Malcolm prized more than anything. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, in Albuquerque. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Friday, November 26, 2004 from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Thu November 25, 2004

WRIGHT -- Josie Wright, 79, a resident of Belen and formerly of T or C, died Sunday, October 10, 2004, after a short illness. She is survived by her sister, Odelia Armijo. Beloved mother of three daughters, Ruth and Danny Frazier, Belen, Sherry and Glen Black, Minnesota, and Janet and Steve Johnson, Belen. Grandchildren, Ann Leathem, Yolanda Wright, Yvette and Jessica Johnson; and nephew, Robert Herrera and wife, Melody. Josie was preceded in death by her father, Ysidro; brother, Joe Herrera; and sister, Romanita. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Glen Black, Danny Frazier, Steve Johnson, and Robert Herrera. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu October 14, 2004

WRIGHT -- Josie Wright, 79, a resident of Belen and formerly of T or C, died Sunday, October 10, 2004, after a short illness. She is survived by her sister, Odelia Armijo. Beloved mother of three daughters, Ruth and Danny Frazier, Belen, Sherry and Glen Black, Minnesota, and Janet and Steve Johnson, Belen. Grandchildren, Ann Leathem, Yolanda Wright, Yvette and Jessica Johnson; and nephew, Robert Herrera and wife, Melody. Josie was preceded in death by her father, Ysidro; brother, Joe Herrera; and sister, Romanita. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway Blvd. SE. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Glen Black, Danny Frazier, Steve Johnson, and Robert Herrera. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed October 13, 2004

JOHNSON -- Robert "Kelly" Johnson, Sr., 48, blessed this world with his arrival on Saturday, January 3, 1956 and made his way to heaven on Sunday, September 12, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Dolores Johnson; five children, Bernadette Valdez, Julian Ruiz, Melanie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Jr., and Sara Johnson; three grandchildren, Victoria Valdez, Alexis Johnson-Lobato, and Skyler Valdez; siblings, Linda Peterman, Gloria Hatch, Felix Espinosa, Rebecca Williamson, John Johnson, Jr., Bernice Garcia, and David Jordan. Kelly was preceded in death by his father, John Johnson, Sr.; and sister, Debbie Pierce. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Rosary will be recited on Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 5901 St. Joseph's Dr. NW. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd, NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed September 15, 2004

VALDEZ -- Robert "Bobby" Valdez For My Father July 10, 1943 - August 21, 2003 Daddy, on August 21st, one year ago, you left us. Time has dulled the pain of losing you, but has not erased it. You are not in our world anymore, yet you seem to be everywhere I look. Every time I see a "Hanna" truck, my eyes well up with tears as I look hard to find you in the driver's seat. Your message was comforting and reassuring; it left no doubt. Daddy I miss you. We Love You Very Much, Kelly, Johnson, and Cory.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 2004

TORRES -- Conrado Torres Sr. passed away on July 11, 2004, at home with loved ones. He was born in Las Palomas, NM, on June 24, 1930. He was a lifetime resident of New Mexico, living in Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences and Albuquerque. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Torres of 52 years; children, Carlos Torres, Arthur Torres and wife, Rebecca, Ned Torres and wife, Ruth, Sean Torres and wife, Nuria, Sylvia Hoffman and husband, Howard, and Patricia Miller and husband, Robert; sisters, Carmen Johnson, Roberta Griego, Ninfa Kindt, Cecelia Triste, Mary Apodaca; and brother, Ned Torres; grandchildren, Adam, Sam, Mitch, Carlos, Jessica, Tara, Armando, Dustin, and Ben; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Conrad Jr. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday July 19, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in T or C, with reception following in the church hall. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Fri July 16, 2004