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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: Sat August 27, 2011

CORDOVA -- ELVIRA TRUJILLO August 27, 1911-July 13, 2005 Today would have been your 100th birthday. We miss and love you, David and Celeste
        Published on: Sat August 27, 2011

HARRISON -- CYNTHIA CLAIRE (KITTY) Our beloved Cynthia (Kitty) Renee Claire Harrison (63) of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos, New Mexico, is now in the hands of God - there couldn't be a more perfect angel! She died on August 24, 2011. Kitty leaves behind two daughters, Lisa Otero of Santa Fe and Zoe Otero-Martinez of Albuquerque; son-in-law, Daniel Martinez; two grandchildren, Sofia Renee and Diego George Martinez; sisters, Candace Harrison, Lorraine Davison (Dave), Michelle Hammer (Frank); brother, Richard Harrison (Gail). She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucienne (Lulu) Harrison, and father, George Harrison; sisters, Mei-Mei and Barbara; brothers, Bobby and Robert. Kitty was married to George Otero, father of Lisa and Zoe for more than 20 years, and to Ray McAdams for 12 years - she loved them both very much. She also leaves behind goddaughter, Genevieve Miller. In addition she adored her many nephew and nieces, Jennifer and Jason Miller, Alison Teller, Brandy Harrison, Annette, Nathaniel and Heather Davis, David Davison III, Elizabeth and Phillip Harrison, and many great-nieces and nephews. Kitty was a former co-owner of the Mabel Dodge Lujan House in Taos New Mexico for 20 years - she poured her heart into that business. If you knew Kitty, she had much love in her heart and touched many lives - for that we are grateful. We love and adore you Kitty! Services: St. Michael and ALL Angeles Episcopal Church, 601 Montano RD NW, Albuquerque, NM at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday August 27, 2011. Reception to be held following the services at approximately 5:30 p.m at Alegria Community Center, 901 Cottonwood Circle, BERNALILLO, NM 87004.
        Published on: Sat August 27, 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: Sat August 27, 2011

CASTILLO -- DAVID Age 64, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Final viewing will be today (Friday) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Legacy Church (East Side), 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, where Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com David's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114 505-898-3160
        Published on: Fri August 26, 2011

CONARTY -- ROGER LEON Roger Leon Conarty, Colonel US Army, retired, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewers Rogers Conarty, Carlsbad N.M., died of pulmonary complications after hip surgery at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, Wyoming, on August 24, 2011. He was 90 years old, WW2 veteran, and married to Anna May Conarty, 55 years August 2, 2011, and a Wyoming resident, for the past ten years. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in June 1943, with a bachelor degree in engineering, Princeton University with a masters in Physics 1951, and a double masters in nuclear engineering, and business administration University of New Mexico, 1975. Roger had a long and productive 35 year career as a soldier, leader, and scholar. Anna May and Roger have four children: Helene Madeleine Crouch, Micaela Ann Perkins, Murray Roger Conarty, and David Alain Conarty, who predeceased his father. Roger also has a daughter by a previous marriage, Sharon Lee Nesseth and spouse Darrell, and her children, Margo (deceased), Lt. Colonel Emily Schiffer, Christopher Nesseth. Helene's children are: Megan Greer Crouch, Trey Douglass Crouch, and Russell K. Crouch, and her spouse Roger Warren Griffin of Casper, Wyoming, and Skagway, Alaska. Micaela's children are: Brennen Perkins, Spencer Perkins, and her spouse Paul Perkins of Parker, Colorado. Murray has one daughter: Cassandra Irene Conarty, and two step-daughters, Jennifer and Laura, spouse Sandra Jean Conarty, all of Dallas, Texas. David Alain had no children prior to his demise, and is interred with his baby sister, Elizabeth Ivers, at the Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Roger Conarty will be interred with their children, at the same site. Roger, had been a game hunter, fly fisherman, collector of varieties of music, having played trombone in a dance orchestra, plus he was actively involved with the National Ski Patrol, in Alaska and New Mexico, along with his immersion in computer programming, and desk top publishing. All of the family had many years of traveling the world in their different military assignments, and had continued this trend in their retirement. All of the family says Farewell to a gentleman, hero, and a scholar of many fields of interest. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., August 27, 2001 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church by Fr. Robert Fox. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in December, 2011. Condolences for the family may be left at: bustardsfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Fri August 26, 2011

WENDT -- GEORGE age 61, of Rio Rancho, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. A brave heart stopped beating, and a beautiful soul joined God after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by Debi, his beloved wife of 35 years; his treasured son, Mike; brother, David Wendt; sister, Arlene Fischer; numerous nieces and nephews, each one special. George was the owner of Superior Acoustics Systems, Inc. He loved to fish and play softball. A Memorial Rosary and Mass will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:30 am, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1000 26th Avenue NE, in Rio Rancho. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or www.komen.org. Please visit our online guestbook for George at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Fri August 26, 2011

CASTILLO -- DAVID Age 64, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 25, 2011, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary. Final viewing will be Friday, August 26, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Legacy Church (East Side), 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, where Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a memory, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. David's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114 505-898-3160
        Published on: Thu August 25, 2011

GONZALES -- PABLO A resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Dora (Dorella) Gonzales; sons, David P. Gonzales and companion, Ofelia Holguin, Michael Gonzales and wife, Anna Bertha, and Sam Gonzales and wife, Rosa; sisters, Maria, Priscilla, and Dorita; brothers, Henry, Carlos, Arturo, and Raymond; grandchildren, Tonya and husband, Joe, Leslie and husband, Drew, Diana and husband, Todd, Theresa and husband, Nick, Michael, Nicholas, Sammy, and David; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Jasmine, Brianna, Matthew, Madison, Hailey, Ciara, Ryan, and Christopher; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m., Rick and Anna Marie Garcia, reciters. Final visitation will be on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with a Communion Service to follow at 9:00 a.m., Deacon Pablo LeFebre, presider. Interment of cremains will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com. to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu August 25, 2011

LOPEZ-RODRIGUEZ -- GABRIEL GAGE Born on June 2, 2011 entered into Heaven Sunday, August 21, 2011. Baby Gabriel was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Simon and Dolores Mazon and Jose I Lopez and Elsie Valdez and Jose and Celia Rivera. Gabriel is survived by his parents, Anthony Rodriguez and Diana Lopez; grandparents, Jim and Joyce Lopez and Gilbert and Nancy Rivera; sisters Rhiannon Alderette and Madison Lopez; brother, Alu Rodriguez; uncles Jimi Lopez and Joseph Rivera; many great-aunts and great-uncles. Pallbearers are Joseph Rivera and James Collings. Honorary pallbearer David J. Lopez. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011 and a Prayer Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith, NE. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Gabriel's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Thu August 25, 2011