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HERRERA -- Norberto "Willie" Herrera, 59, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away May 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents Norberto R. Herrera and Natalia Herrera, sister Dolores Vigil, brother Antonio Herrera, and uncle Daniel Herrera. Norberto was born on February 4, 1950 in Santa Fe, NM. He was a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America and he was a Veteran of Vietnam (Marine Corp). He is survived by daughters Montessa Valdez (Mark Valdez) of Santa Fe, and Margaret Herrera of Santa Fe, son Matthew Herrera (Laura Atkins)of Santa Fe, grandchildren; Dominic and Shaylissa Valdez, and Isaiah and Zachariah Herrera all from Santa Fe, brother Isidro Herrera (Viola Herrera) of Santa Fe, sisters Lydia Griego (Melesio Griego) of Rio Rancho, and Flora Gregory of Albuquerque, brother-in-law Hilario Vigil of Santa Fe, Aunt Teddie Cannon of Moriarty, and dear friends Ron Estrada and Mary Jo Romero. Norberto is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church. A Funeral Service will be conducted Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque. A Jewish Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Santa Fe Funeral Options Chapel. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery also on Wednesday. Pallbearers will include: Mark Valdez, Melesio Griego, Ron Estrada, John Segura, Frank Lujan, and George Rivera. Honorary Pallbearers will include: Isaiah Herrera, Dominic Valdez, Zachariah Herrera, Isidro Herrera, Hilario Vigil, and Peter Gregory. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
        Published on: Thu May 21, 2009

GONZALES -- Phillip (Felipe) Gonzales, 93, pioneer educator, a life long citizen of New Mexico and a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly in his sleep on May 8, 2009 after an extended illness. Born in the mountain town of Los Alamitos, New Mexico, in the upper Pecos valley on October 16, 1915, Phillip was the second oldest of 5 sons born to Magdaleno and Remedios (Lujan) Gonzales. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Celina Roybal Gonzales, his father and mother, three of his brothers Cipriano, Francisco, and Jose Luis. He is survived by one brother Antonio. Phillip is also survived by his five children, Regina Martinez and husband Rudy, Lucy Ann Alires and husband Jerome, Phillip C., Louella Buchanan and husband Rick, and Winifred Galarza; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with public viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated, Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Friends and family are invited to a reception following the Mass at the Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. SW. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place at a later date at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CNM Foundation Phillip Gonzales Endowment, 525 Buena Vista Dr. SE, 87106. Please visit our online guestbook for Phillip at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed May 13, 2009

GONZALES -- Phillip (Felipe) Gonzales, 93, pioneer educator, a life long citizen of New Mexico and a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly in his sleep on May 8, 2009 after an extended illness. Born in the mountain town of Los Alamitos, New Mexico, in the upper Pecos valley on October 16, 1915, Phillip was the second oldest of five sons born to Magdaleno and Remedios (Lujan) Gonzales. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Celina Roybal Gonzales; his father and mother; three of his brothers Cipriano, Francisco, and Jose Luis. He is survived by one brother Antonio. Phillip is also survived by his five children, Regina Martinez and husband Rudy, Lucy Ann Alires and husband Jerome, Phillip C., Louella Buchanan and husband Rick, and Winifred Galarza; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with public viewing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated, Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. NE. Friends and family are invited to a reception following the mass at the Hispanic Cultural Centery, 1701 4th St. SW. Interment of Cremated Remains will take place at a later date at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Phillip at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue May 12, 2009

TURPEN -- Linda B. Turpen, 41, a resident of Corrales, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Linda was born September 10, 1967 the daughter of William and Donna Combrink Foster in Phoenix, Arizona. She had been an instructor with Off Campus Learning for T.V.I. Linda is survived by her three children, Michael, Jordan, and Ceara Turpen, all of Corrales, NM; her father, William Foster of Pueblo West, CO; her mother, Donna Foster of Santa Fe, NM; aunt and uncle, Bud and Peggy Parker of Littleton, CO; nephew, Douglas Parker of Eagle, CO; niece, Debra Lujan of Vancouver, WA; and numerous cousins. A Memorial Service for Linda will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at First United Methodist Church located 4th and Lead SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920
        Published on: Thu May 07, 2009

BACA -- Rudolpho (Rudy) Lujan Baca, 52, passed away on April 24, 2009. He was born on July 16, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM and was currently residing in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his father, Ruben Baca and stepmother, Lillian Baca; two sisters, Angela Sievel and husband Gene; Berlinda Eras and husband Ken; brother, Martin Baca and wife Valery; three nieces, Vanessa Bagley, Elise Eras, and Ana Baca; three nephews, Jarrod Bagley, Andres Eras, and Isaac Baca; and dear friend Edward Kelly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Baca and sister, Evelyn Baca. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. the next morning, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Both will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE Alb., NM. Those who wish to send condolences may send them to Andrea Lujan, 1204 Bryn Mawr Ave NE, Alb., NM 87106.
        Published on: Thu April 30, 2009

BACA -- Rudolpho (Rudy) Lujan Baca, 52, passed away on April 24, 2009. He was born on July 16, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM and was currently residing in Washington, D.C. He is survived by his father, Ruben Baca and stepmother, Lillian Baca; two sisters, Angela Sievel and Berlinda Eras; brother, Martin Baca; three nieces, Vanessa Bagley, Elise Eras, and Ana Baca; three nephews, Jarrod Bagley, Andres Eras, and Isaac Baca; and dear friend Edward Kelly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Baca and sister, Evelyn Baca. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. the next morning, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Both will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd NE Albu, NM. Those who wish to send condolences may send them to Andrea Lujan, 1204 Bryn Mawr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
        Published on: Wed April 29, 2009

MARTINEZ -- Angela Roman Martinez, 99, well-known to all as Mom, Grandma, Abuelita, Angelita, Dona Angela and Maset, died peacefully and went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Angela was born December 26, 1909, in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico: her parents were Aurelia Acosta and Juan Roman. Angela came to the United States in 1918. She was a resident of Martineztown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 78 years Jesus M. Martinez, her brother Aurelio P. Roman, and sons Jess Martinez, Jr., James M. Martinez and Roberto Martinez. She is survived by her loving children including daughters Maria Martinez, Emma Lutton, Shirley Salinas, Angela Romero, Inez and husband Charles D. Benson, Rosie and husband Lewis O. Campbell, Laura Martinez, Margaret and husband Sasha Siemel, and sons Antonio J. Martinez, Frank H. and wife Linda M. Martinez, all of Albuquerque; and daughters Sofia and husband Eugene R. McGough Sr. of Carlsbad, N.M.; Mellie Malcolmson of San Francisco, Calif.; and Alicia and husband James Barber of Cuyamungue, N.M. She is also survived, loved and will be missed by 36 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. Her never-ending love, grace and enduring spirit will live forever in our hearts. Gracias Abuelita, Grandma, Maset! Vaya con Dios! Angela belonged to numerous community organizations including: the San Ignacio Catholic Church Choir; Church Guard of Honor Society at San Ignacio Catholic Church; Liga del Sagrado Corazon; Las Madres Cristinas; Santa Monica Society; Frances Rezas All City Catholic Choir; Blue Army; San Ignacio Elementary School PTA; Longfellow Elementary School PTA; La Amistad Senior Citizens Center; La Amistad Ceramics and Quilting Clubs; and the Citizens Information Committee of Martineztown. Pallbearers will be Alice Marie Froncek, Eugene R. McGough Jr., James D. Malcolmson III, Glen R. Martinez, Carl M. Lujan, C. Mark Romero, Michael D. Benson, Timothy J. Carr, Carlos M. Schuster, Alejandro M. Siemel, Michael P. Martinez, Jess R. Martinez III and Jaime J. Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be daughter-in-law Linda M. Martinez, and son-in-laws Eugene R. McGough Sr., Lewis O. Campbell, Charles D. Benson, Sasha Siemel, James P. Barber, and Donald F. Lutton and James D. Malcolmson, posthumous. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE. Burial will follow immediately at the family plot at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Monsignor Leo Lucero and Deacon Manuel Montoya will celebrate the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE, 87102. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Please visit our online guestbook for Angela at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed April 15, 2009

MARTINEZ -- Angela Roman Martinez, 99, well-known to all as Mom, Grandma, Abuelita, Angelita, Dona Angela and Maset, died peacefully and went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Angela was born December 26, 1909, in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico: her parents were Aurelia Acosta and Juan Roman. Angela came to the United States in 1918. She was a resident of Martineztown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 78 years Jesus M. Martinez, her brother Aurelio P. Roman, and sons Jess Martinez, Jr., James M. Martinez and Roberto Martinez. She is survived by her loving children including daughters Maria Martinez, Emma Lutton, Shirley Salinas, Angela Romero, Inez and husband Charles D. Benson, Rosie and husband Lewis O. Campbell, Laura Martinez, Margaret and husband Sasha Siemel, and sons Antonio J. Martinez, Frank H. and wife Linda M. Martinez, all of Albuquerque; and daughters Sofia and husband Eugene R. McGough Sr. of Carlsbad, N.M.; Mellie Malcolmson of San Francisco, Calif.; and Alicia and husband James Barber of Cuyamungue, N.M. She is also survived, loved and will be missed by 36 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. Her never-ending love, grace and enduring spirit will live forever in our hearts. Gracias Abuelita, Grandma, Maset! Vaya con Dios! Angela belonged to numerous community organizations including: the San Ignacio Catholic Church Choir; Church Guard of Honor Society at San Ignacio Catholic Church; Liga del Sagrado Corazon; Las Madres Cristinas; Santa Monica Society; Frances Rezas All City Catholic Choir; Blue Army; San Ignacio Elementary School PTA; Longfellow Elementary School PTA; La Amistad Senior Citizens Center; La Amistad Ceramics and Quilting Clubs; and the Citizens Information Committee of Martineztown. Pallbearers will be Alice Marie Froncek, Eugene R. McGough Jr., James D. Malcolmson III, Glen R. Martinez, Carl M. Lujan, C. Mark Romero, Michael D. Benson, Timothy J. Carr, Carlos M. Schuster, Alejandro M. Siemel, Michael P. Martinez, Jess R. Martinez III and Jaime J. Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be daughter-in-law Linda M. Martinez, and son-in-laws Eugene R. McGough Sr., Lewis O. Campbell, Charles D. Benson, Sasha Siemel, James P. Barber, and Donald F. Lutton and James D. Malcolmson, posthumous. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 7 p.m., at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., NE. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE. Burial will follow immediately at the family plot at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Celebrants for the rosary will be James J. Rael and the San Ignacio Catholic Church Choir. Monsignor Leo Lucero and Deacon Manuel Montoya will celebrate the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE, 87102. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Please visit our online guestbook for Angela at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Tue April 14, 2009

MARTINEZ -- - Angela Roman Martinez, 99, well-known to all as Mom, Grandma, Abuelita, Angelita, Dona Angela and Maset, died peacefully and went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Angela was born December 26, 1909, in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico: her parents were Aurelia Acosta and Juan Roman. Angela came to the United States in 1918. She was a resident of Martineztown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 78 years Jesus M. Martinez, her brother Aurelio P. Roman, and sons Jess Martinez, Jr., James M. Martinez and Roberto Martinez. She is survived by her loving children including daughters Maria Martinez, Emma Lutton, Shirley Salinas, Angela Romero, Inez and husband Charles D. Benson, Rosie and husband Lewis O. Campbell, Laura Martinez, Margaret and husband Sasha Siemel, and sons Antonio J. Martinez, Frank H. and wife Linda M. Martinez, all of Albuquerque; and daughters Sofia and husband Eugene R. McGough Sr. of Carlsbad, N.M.; Mellie Malcolmson of San Francisco, Calif.; and Alicia and husband James Barber of Cuyamungue, N.M. She is also survived, loved and will be missed by 36 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. Her never-ending love, grace and enduring spirit will live forever in our hearts. Gracias Abuelita, Grandma, Maset! Vaya con Dios! Angela belonged to numerous community organizations including: the San Ignacio Catholic Church Choir; Church Guard of Honor Society at San Ignacio Catholic Church; Liga del Sagrado Corazon; Las Madres Cristinas; Santa Monica Society; Frances Rezas All City Catholic Choir; Blue Army; San Ignacio Elementary School PTA; Longfellow Elementary School PTA; La Amistad Senior Citizens Center; La Amistad Ceramics and Quilting Clubs; and the Citizens Information Committee of Martineztown. Pallbearers will be Alice Marie Froncek, Eugene R. McGough Jr., James D. Malcolmson III, Glen R. Martinez, Carl M. Lujan, C. Mark Romero, Michael D. Benson, Timothy J. Carr, Carlos M. Schuster, Alejandro M. Siemel, Michael P. Martinez, Jess R. Martinez III and Jaime J. Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be daughter-in-law Linda M. Martinez, and son-in-laws Eugene R. McGough Sr., Lewis O. Campbell, Charles D. Benson, Sasha Siemel, James P. Barber, and Donald F. Lutton and James D. Malcolmson, posthumous. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 7 p.m., at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd., NE. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE. Burial will follow immediately at the family plot at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Celebrants for the rosary will be James J. Rael and the San Ignacio Catholic Church Choir. Monsignor Leo Lucero and Deacon Manuel Montoya will celebrate the funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St., NE, 87102. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary. Please visit our online guestbook for Angela at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Mon April 13, 2009

LUJAN -- FLOREN. The family of Mr. Floren Lujan would like to thank all of their loving relatives and dear friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, for all their generosity, their kind hearts, well wishes, through cards, phone calls, flowers and food; to those who helped with the services and traveled to be at the services and sent their prayers at this difficult time; to Father George Pavamkott, St. Anne Catholic Church, presider of the Mass; to Julian Lujan, for reciting the Rosary; to the V.A. Medical Center staff, who helped sustain Floren's life for so many years; and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
        Published on: Sun April 12, 2009