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Smith -- Jeanne Popejoy Smith, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died September 16, 2000, at the age of 72. She is survived by sons, David W. Smith, wife, Susan, and children, Loring and Hilary; James T. Smith, wife, Paula, and children, Jessica, Nicholas, and Cheyenne; Michael P. Smith, wife, Janet, and children, Leah and Shane; and daughters, Barbara Jean Smith; Claire Weaver, and children, Michael and Wendy. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas L. Popejoy, Jr., wife, Suzanne, and children, T.L. and Stuart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. Popejoy, Sr. in 1975, and Bess Kimball Popejoy in 1996. Jeanne was an incredible women, and she lived a fulfilling life. She raised her children alone following the death of her husband Loring, in 1964. After that, she worked as a school teacher in California, and at the Job Corps in Albuquerque. She owned and operated the Lullaby Guild in the late 70's, and Alpha Nurses of NM in the early 80's. She was avid in her belief in womens' rights, and was dedicated to the organization, Business Professional Women. She served as the State president from 1989 to 1990. Jeanne was a sweet, kind, loving person who was generous to a fault. She exhibited deep compassion to those in need who came into her life, giving anything necessary to help the less fortunate. She was a tireless reader and frequent visitor to the library, bringing home bags of books every week. With her unending cheerful disposition, she was a pillar of support for her family and her many dear friends. Like her father before her, Jeanne succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease. Her passing will be felt by all who knew her, and we will always miss her. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 22, 2000, 7:30 p.m., at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, 601 Montano NW. Should friends desire, rather than flowers be sent, monetary contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, #205, 87110.
        Published on: Thu September 21, 2000

Bivins -- Loretta "Sandy" Bivins, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 16, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Valorie Bivins of Albuquerque, Rhonda Sherrie Smith and husband, Bill of Odessa, TX; granddaughter, Shelby Goolsby and husband, Bear of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Tyler Church of College Station, TX; sister, Zeldia Vanlandingham of Albuquerque; brother, Oren Taylor and wife, Jenny Lynn of Bentonville, AR; and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bivins, in 1980. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Tyler Church, Bill Smith, Warren Vanlandingham, and Bear Goolsby. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, September 20, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

Smith -- Jeanne Popejoy Smith, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died September 16th, 2000, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. Popejoy, Sr., in 1975, and Bess Kimball Popejoy, in 1996. Jeanne was a teacher at Rio Grande High School and Albuquerque Job Corps. She owned and operated Lullaby Guild in the late 70's, and Alpha Nurses in the 80's. She was the State president of Business and Professional Women from 1989 to 1990. Jeanne was a brilliant, kind, loving and generous person. Like her father before her, Jeanne succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by sons, David W. Smith, wife, Susan, and children, Loring and Hilary; James T. smith, wife, Paula, and children, Jessica, Nicholas, and Cheyenne; Michael P. Smith, wife, Janet, and children, Leah and Shane; and daughters, Barbara Jeanne Smith; Claire Weaver, and children, Michael and Wendy. A memorial celebration will be held on Friday, September 22nd, 2000, at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, at 601 Montano, NW, at 7:30 p.m. Her family asks that no flowers be sent. We would prefer contributions be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, # 205, 87110.
        Published on: Wed September 20, 2000

Bivins -- Loretta "Sandy" Bivins, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 16, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Valorie Bivins of Albuquerque, Rhonda Sherrie Smith and husband, Bill of Odessa, TX; granddaughter, Shelby Goolsby and husband, Bear of San Antonio, TX; grandson, Tyler Church of College Station, TX; sister, Zeldia Vanlandingham of Albuquerque; nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bivins, in 1980. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Tyler Church, Bill Smith, Warren Vanlandingham, and Bear Goolsby. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, September 20, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
        Published on: Tue September 19, 2000

Hatchitt -- James T. Hatchitt, 51, died Wednesday, September 13th after suffering a heart attack on Saturday, September 9th. Funeral services were held Saturday in Albuquerque. The Hatchitt family wishes to thank all of those who showed their love and support during the past week. Whether you brought sandwiches, snacks, food, or just your love and compassion, we are grateful. Special thanks to Father Shea, John Feurherd, Adam Ortiz, Renee DeLuca, Charlie Henshaw, Medley Gatewood, Bill, Josephine, Will & Tom White, Maggie, Bob, Shane & Tarah Foxx, Arlene, Margaret & Irene Williams, Arch Ramsden, Rick, Norma, Leann & Amanda Sommers, Joe & Mark Stock, Bill Lew, Jim, Kathy, Tiffany & Aubrey Smith, Clark, Patty & Michelle Sanchez, Pita & Tony Ortiz, Kirsten Myers and April Mashchmeier.
        Published on: Mon September 18, 2000

Hatchitt -- James T. Hatchitt, 51, died Wednesday, September 13th after suffering a heart attack on Saturday, September 9th. Funeral services were held Saturday in Albuquerque. The Hatchitt family wishes to thank all of those who showed their love and support during the past week. Whether you brought sandwiches, snacks, food, or just your love and compassion, we are grateful. Special thanks to Father Shea, John Feurherd, Adam Ortiz, Renee DeLuca, Charlie Henshaw, Medley Gatewood, Bill, Josephine, Will & Tom White, Maggie, Bob, Shane & Tarah Foxx, Arlene, Margaret & Irene Williams, Arch Ramsden, Rick, Norma, Leann & Amanda Sommers, Joe & Mark Stock, Bill Lew, Jim, Kathy, Tiffany & Aubrey Smith, Clark, Patty & Michelle Sanchez, Pita & Tony Ortiz, Kirsten Myers and April Mashchmeier.
        Published on: Sun September 17, 2000

Hatchitt -- James Thomas Hatchitt, 51, surrounded by people who loved him, died Wednesday, September 13th at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jim suffered a heart attack from which he never regained consciousness on Saturday after playing golf with friends. In addition to golf, Jim loved people, sports, reading, music, singing, pizza, a good joke, movies, and most of all his family. For the past few years, Jim was involved in the framing business at Affordable Frames and Frame Magic. For many years, Jim was a manager at Phillips Petroleum. A resident of Albuquerque since 1963, Jim graduated from Sandia High School in 1967, and attended ENMU & UNM. He also served in the Army National Guard. Born December 4, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jim attended Corpus Christi & Sacred Heart grade schools there. While his home and heart were in New Mexico, Jim married a Fort Dodge girl, Elizabeth Ann McGill on July 23, 1971. They enjoyed a love, devotion and genuine partnership that grew visibly throughout the years. Jim's true pride and joys in life revolved around his three children, Joe, Debbie and Jenny. An outstanding, dedicated husband and father, Jim never missed an event his children were involved in, was a true mentor in his children's lives and businesses, and always welcomed and was loved by his children's many friends. He was also actively involved for years in the Eldorado High School booster club. A true indication of the esteem Jim was held in by those who knew him, more than five dozen family and friends rallied around him during his final days. Jim had an outstanding sense of humor with an infectious, gleeful laugh, and a sparkle in his eye. An intense competitor in any entertainment games, Jim was intelligent, curious, and always made whatever he was involved in more fun for those around him. He leaves a void in the lives of everyone who was privileged enough to know him. We are eternally grateful for the additional nine years he lived after his first bout with heart trouble. We are grateful he survived the last five days to give us all an opportunity to say goodbye. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth; son, Joseph; daughters, Deborah and Jennifer; his mother, Mary Hatchitt; brother, William & wife, Cynthia; his sister, Mary Ann Hatchitt; nephews and nieces, Kenneth Julie, Brian, & Stephanie Hatchitt, all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Mary McGill and husband, Arthur; & niece, Clare Talley of Austin, Texas; and many aunts and cousins in New Mexico, Iowa and Nebraska. His father, William; and his brother, Stephen, who Jim missed intensely, preceded him in death. He joined his father and brother in a better place on what would have been his brother Steve's 50th birthday. Jim has many loyal and devoted friends, particularly Mark Stock, who share in the loss and who have provided great comfort and support to his loved ones during these difficult days. The family wishes to thank the medical staff at Presbyterian who tended to him. Pallbearers will be William H. White, Bill Lew, Richard Sommers, Jim Smith, Robert M. Gatewood, and Gary Bigness. Honorary pallbearers are Joe & Mark Stock, Charlie Henshaw, Clark Sanchez, Jack Cutshall, Kenneth & Brian Hatchitt, William & Thomas White, and Arch Ramsden. Should friends desire to make memorial contributions they may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Friday night, at French Mortuary on Lomas. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m., at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat September 16, 2000

Hatchitt -- James Thomas Hatchitt, 51, surrounded by people who loved him, died Wednesday, September 13th at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jim suffered a heart attack from which he never regained consciousness on Saturday after playing golf with friends. In addition to golf, Jim loved people, sports, reading, music, singing, pizza, a good joke, movies and most of all his family. For the past few years, Jim was involved in the framing business at Affordable Frames and Frame Magic. For many years, Jim was a manager at Phillips Petroleum. A resident of Albuquerque since 1963, Jim graduated from Sandia High School in 1967, and attended ENMU & UNM. He also served in the Army National Guard. Born December 4, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Jim attended Corpus Christi & Sacred Heart grade schools there. While his home and heart were in New Mexico, Jim married a Fort Dodge girl, Elizabeth Ann McGill on July 23, 1971. They enjoyed a love, devotion and genuine partnership that grew visibly throughout the years. Jim's true pride and joys in life revolved around his three children, Joe, Debbie and Jenny. An outstanding, dedicated husband and father, Jim never missed an event his children were involved in, was a true mentor in his children's lives and businesses, and always welcomed and was loved by his children's many friends. He was also actively involved for years in the Eldorado High School booster club. A true indication of the esteem Jim was held in by those who knew him, more than five dozen family and friends rallied around him during his final days. Jim had an outstanding sense of humor with an infectious, gleeful laugh, and a sparkle in his eye. An intense competitor in any entertainment games, Jim was intelligent, curious, and always made whatever he was involved in more fun for those around him. He leaves a void in the lives of everyone who was privileged enough to know him. We are eternally grateful for the additional nine years he lived after his first bout with heart trouble. We are grateful he survived the last five days to give us all an opportunity to say goodbye. He is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth, son Joseph, daughters Deborah and Jennifer, his mother Mary Hatchitt, brother William & wife Cynthia, his sister Mary Ann Hatchitt, nephews and nieces, Kenneth Julie, Brian, & Stephanie Hatchitt all of Albuquerque, sister-in-law Mary McGill and husband Arthur & niece Clare Talley of Austin, Texas, and many aunts and cousins in New Mexico, Iowa and Nebraska. His father, William and his brother Stephen who Jim missed intensely preceded him in death. He joined his father and brother in a better place on what would have been his brother Steve's 50th birthday. Jim has many loyal and devoted friends, particularly Mark Stock, who share in the loss and who have provided great comfort and support to his loved ones during these difficult days. The family wishes to thank the medical staff at Presbyterian who tended to him. Pallbearers will be William H. White, Bill Lew, Richard Sommers, Jim Smith, Robert M. Gatewood, and Gary Bigness. Honorary pallbearers are Joe & Mark Stock, Charlie Henshaw, Clark Sanchez, Jack Cutshall, Kenneth & Brian Hatchitt, William & Thomas White, and Arch Ramsden.. Should friends desire to make memorial contributions they may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, September 15th at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE. A rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Friday night at French Mortuary on Lomas. Funeral services are pending.
        Published on: Fri September 15, 2000

Smith -- M.W."CHISEL" SMITH August 7, 1904 - September 15, 1990 In Loving Memory
        Published on: Fri September 15, 2000

Atkin -- Frank Gilbert Atkin. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church for Frank Gilbert"Gil" Atkin, age 65, of Roswell, who passed away September 9, 2000, due to construction accident, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Rev. Steve Chappell of the First United Methodist Church will conduct the service. Interment will be a later date among the live oaks and wild flowers at the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Woody, California, in the foothills where his ancestors settled northeast of Bakersfield. Gil was born January 24, 1935 in Porterville, California to Frank Ellis and Ardis Clare Buffington Atkin. He was the descendent of California's pioneering '49er families. Both parents preceded him in death. He married Gail Elaine Smith on September 27, 1953 in Porterville, California, and they shred nearly 47 happy years together. She survives him at the family home at 6276 Old Clovis Hwy, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Smith and her husband, Ed of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Susan McGee and her husband, Danny of Los Angeles, California. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ryan and Matthew Smith of Rio Rancho and Julia and Jennifer McGee of Los Angeles. He loved opera, painting, animals, wrestling with his grandchildren, and his wife's good cooking. He gave quietly to those in need. Friends may make memorials in Gil's memory to the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell or to a charity of their choice. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
        Published on: Wed September 13, 2000