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SCOTT -- JOHNNY PAUL JR. Age 32, of 1329 East Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born in Roswell, NM, Mr. Scott was the son of the late Johnny Paul Scott St. and Gail Lee Cornmesser Shipman of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Scott worked as a cook and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his mother, Mr. Scott is survived by asister, Crystal Finch, of Farmington, NM, and his step-father, David Shipman,of Albuquerque, NM. The family will receive friends Friday, September 2, 2011, from 1:00 until 4:00 PM at the residence. The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011

THREADGILL -- JOSEPH "BIG JOE" THOMAS Age 23, beloved and devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, and fiance, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 28, 2011. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Tom and Maryann Threadgill. "Big Joe" is survived by his loving parents, David and Priscilla Threadgill; his sister, Danielle Threadgill; maternal grandparents, Donato and Dorothy Sanchez; fiancee, Barbara Goodacre; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. "Big Joe" will be greatly missed by all, and will fondly be remembered by his huge heart, sense of humor, and the love of family. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. In "Big Joe's" honor, those who wish to ride their motorcycles are welcome to meet at the Church for the procession to the Cemetery. Those who wish to express their condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Big Joe's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Thu September 01, 2011

LANDERS -- FRANCES MERLE Age 91, born February 3, 1920, died on Saturday, August 20, 2011. With a great sense of loss, we announce Merle's passing. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. John's Health Care Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her caregivers at Carestone loved and adored her because she was so sweet and got along so well with everyone there. She was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Landers; daughter Husta Landers; sisters Fern Greenwood and Husta Oth. Merle leaves behind her son, Mike; daughter, Linda; grandchildren, Sean Downey, Gregory Rudes, David Rudes; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Jaime and Logan; and many other family members and friends who love and will miss her. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, she soon moved to Berino, New Mexico with her parents George and Elois Amis. She was a rodeo queen in high school and attended Texas Woman's University. Merle was a fabulous cook, pecan pie was her specialty. She was co-owner/broker of Landers Realty in EI Paso, Texas, and played a great game of golf, winning many trophies at the EI Paso Country Club. A viewing will be held at Direct Funeral Services Chapel on Friday, September 2, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. A Graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery, 4900 McNutt Road, Santa Teresa, New Mexico on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:00am. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque, NM 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed August 31, 2011

MARTINEZ -- PANCHO Age 61 passed away peacefully August 27, 2011 surrounded by those who cherished him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Bernice Martinez; son, Frank and wife Susan Martinez; daughters, Angie and husband Nathan Armijo and Victoria Martinez; eight grandchildren, David, Desiree, Daniel, Dominic, Dennis, Diana, Nathan Jr. and Lucas; siblings, Fina and husband Dan Montville, Gloria Barrio, Dolores Thompson, Rudy Martinez and Lorena Hernandez, Diego Martinez, Ruben Martinez and Patricia Brannnan; In-laws, Lorenzo and Phyllis Ramirez, Evelyn Martinez, Lencho and wife Cathy Ramirez, Maggie and husband Leroy Garcia, Connie Martinez, Maria Martinez; many nephews and nieces. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Shrine of the little flower of St. Therese of the infant Jesus. A Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Shrine of the little flower of St. Therese of the infant Jesus, 300 Mildred Ave NW. Interment is to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy Martinez, Diego Martinez, Ruben Martinez, Roberto Martinez, Dan Montville, and Hector Carrillo. He is forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed. Services entrusted to SALAZAR & SONS MORTUARY 400 3RD St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
        Published on: Wed August 31, 2011

BARELA -- LOUISA F. 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 27, 2011. Mrs. Barela is survived by her children, Peggy Gutierrez, Ruben Barela and wife, Sandra, and Theresa L. Lewis and husband, James; her sister, Nellie Flores; her borther Benny Flores; her grandchildren, Manny, Lawrence, Tanya, Maxine, Jonathon and Yvette; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchilren; Mrs. Barela was preceded in death by her husband Max Barela; her son, Manuel Barela; grandson, Robert; and great-granddaughter, Natasia. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until 9: 30 a.m. A Committal Service will follow the visitation at 11:15 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manny Barela, Lawrence Barela, Jonathon Barela, Trebor Dominguez, David Dominguez, and Dominic Dominiguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Flores, Joe Sedillo, Johnny Navarro, and Rick Navarro. Please visit: gabaldonmortuaryinc to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Odl Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue August 30, 2011

BARELA -- LOUISA F. 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 27, 2011. Mrs. Barela is survived by her children, Peggy Gutierrez, Ruben Barela and wife, Sandra, and Theresa L. Lewis and husband, James; her sister, Nellie Flores; her borther Benny Flores; her grandchildren, Manny, Lawrence, Tanya, Maxine, Jonathon and Yvette; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchilren; Mrs. Barela was preceded in death by her husband Max Barela; her son, Manuel Barela; grandson, Robert; and great-granddaughter, Natasia. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until 9: 30 a.m. A Committal Service will follow the visitation at 11:15 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manny Barela, Lawrence Barela, Jonathon Barela, Trebor Dominguez, David Dominguez, and Dominic Dominiguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Flores, Joe Sedillo, Johnny Navarro, and Rick Navarro. Please visit: gabaldonmortuaryinc to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Odl Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Mon August 29, 2011

BARNEY -- BLANCHE GERALDINE THOMPSON Blanche Geraldine Thompson Barney, the widow of a "Greatest Generation Soldier," passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Colonel Robert S. Barney, USAF, and by her youngest son, Peter Bruce Thompson Barney. She is survived by sons Robert Knight Barney of London Ontario and David Ellsworth Barney of Albuquerque. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; numerous sons and daughters-in-law. Blanche Barney was born on November 21, 1907, in Malden, Massachusetts, to parents whose lineage included the youngest member of the Mayflower's voyage to the New World in 1620, and a soldier's service in the American Revolution. She was educated in Malden's public schools and, at the age of sixteen, at the New England Conservatory of Music, at that time under the youthful directorship of Arthur Fiedler, who later became the celebrated conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. During a noteworthy career as a piano soloist in Boston and in greater New England, she was influenced by the teaching presence at the Conservatory of noted composers and pianists Sergei Rachmaninoff and Jan Paderewski. Paralleling her career as a pianist was her unique mastery of the trumpet and cornet at an early age, which, ultimately, led not only to her historic inclusion as the first and only girl in Malden High School's marching band, but to her role as band-leader of one of the nation's earliest high school marching bands as well. Footnoting her musical career was her teaching of piano to hundreds of beginning and advanced students. Her only disappointment in this regard was with her twin sons, who were much more interested in baseball than mastering octaves. Her professional performance career ended with her marriage to Lt. Robert S. Barney, a 1930 graduate of Norwich University, the nation's oldest private military college. Her subsequent life was that of a military wife, a life which included her husband's various postings in the United States and overseas. Throughout her life, she was a voracious reader, and in her latter years a volunteer worker for the American Cancer Society, as well as a constant source of awe and inspiration to her continually expanding family. As the mother of three boys, she brought to them an understanding and appreciation for the virtues incumbent with raising an American family as well as a love for music, underscored by their enduring memory of dark nights during The Great Depression when she magically produced her high school trumpet and summoned them to the radio on Lone Ranger nights with that urgent trumpet call from William Tell, and on other nights settled them down to sleep on the quieting strains of "Taps," the military's traditional call to rest. Her final years were spent in residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico and at the family's summer home on Newfound Lake in Bristol, New Hampshire. Loved and admired by all who knew her, she set the bar for grace, humor, and zest for life. A celebration of her life will be held in November on the occasion of what would have been her 104th birthday. Her remains will be interred at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Westport, Massachusetts. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Blanche's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun August 28, 2011

HOBBS -- LENA MAE Age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was born on May 27, 1922 to Daniel and LaVina McFarland in Roswell, NM. Lena worked for LANL for many years and retired. She was a life member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hobbs; parents and siblings; Elma Baker, William, Jake and David McFarland. Lena is survived by her daughter Irene Gentry and companion Robert Torrez; grandchildren, Bill Gentry, Janet Brazfield and her husband Richard; great-grandchildren Virginia Seabrook, Michelle and Ryan Brazfield, Shayla Gentry; and great-great-grandchildren, Lana Gentry, Hannah Brazfield, Lanie and McKenzie Seabrook; sister, Mozelle Edgar; and numerous nieces, nephews and companion Chuck Milkes. The family would like to extend a special thank you to both Silver Wings and Vista Care for the support and care of our especially loved family member. The visitation will be held on Monday, August 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., both held at Daniels Family Funeral Service, Carlisle Chapel. Officiating will be Jimmy Hood. There will be a reception following the service at Daniels Family Funeral Service, Carlisle Reception Room and the Graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm in the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Danny McFarland, Johnny Baker, Bill Gentry, Richard Brazfield, Ryan Brazfield and Boyce McFarland. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Torrez, Rick Garner and Chuck Milkes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena's name to Vista Care Hospice, 5600 Wyoming Blvd., Suite 10, Albuquerque, NM 87109. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Lena's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Sun August 28, 2011

KING -- BETTY JANE Age 83, resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Ethmer "Curly" King; children, Richard Langford, Bruce Langford, David Langford, Patricia Ayala and husband, Pedro, David King and wife, Vicky, Leslie Mills and husband, Michael, Bradley King, and Holly Jackson; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine DeLozier and husband, Joe; best friend, Suzette Lowe, and many extended family members and friends. As a young woman, Betty was a professional figure skater and skate dancer. Betty was an occupational therapist for 20 years while raising her children, then in 1977 she married Curly and became a full time mom for eight children. Her greatest love was her family who will miss her dearly. As per her wishes cremation is taking place and a private family memorial service will be held. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun August 28, 2011

ROBINSON -- DAVID J., PhD Age 79, passed away on August 23, 2011, of natural causes. David was born July 25, 1932, in Van Nuys, California, to Eleanor Carr Robinson and Thomas Robinson. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1955. He studied at Pepperdine College, Purdue University, the University of New Mexico, and the University of Southern California, achieving a PhD in Speech Communication in 1972. Dr. Robinson taught and coached the speech team at Youngstown State University in Ohio from 1972 until his retirement in 1998. He made it his mission to teach critical thinking and communication skills to young people. David was an advocate for human rights and equality, a founder of the faculty union at YSU, and a volunteer for efforts supporting workers rights, racial equality, and gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals. He was an active member of the Albuquerque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (AUUF). David is survived by his wife Ellen, of Albuquerque; a brother, Tom Robinson, of Los Angeles; son, John Robinson of Longmont, CO; daughter, Paula of Broomfield, CO; and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AUUF.
        Published on: Sun August 28, 2011