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GRANTLAND -- SUSAN LEE BEAL Age 60, a resident of Bosque Farms, born on January 30, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 after surgery. Susan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband of twenty-one years, Donald Lee Grantland; her son, James Grantland and his wife, Lisa; grandchildren, AJ and Ashley; brother, Frank Beal; sisters, Laura De Smet and Ethel Attaway; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Susan will live forever in the wonderful memories of all who knew her. She will be missed. Per Susan's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W Reinken Ave., where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
        Published on: Wed June 22, 2011

MIRABAL -- GENEVIEVE AQUIAR nee Saucedo, serenely slipped away from this life into the arms of our Lord at her home in Rio Rancho on Friday, June 3, 2011. She was born in Deming, New Mexico to Juan and Savina Saucedo on January 3, 1915. She left behind her brother, Demetrio Saucedo, from Deming, NM; daughter, Irene and her husband, Juan Trujillo, from Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Sally Mitchell from Many Farms, AZ; daughter, Maria and husband, Deacon Tom Burns, from Rio Rancho, NM.; and daughter-in law, Enedina Aquiar, of El Paso, TX. She was blessed with many grandchildren, Diana (Dan) Perez, Veronica (Andrew) Baca, Kathryn Aquiar, Peter Aquiar, Beatriz Aquiar, Izzy Aquiar, Rebecca (Hector) Esparza, Theresa Ruiz (Manuel), Rafael Gonzales, Maria Mitchell (Eric) Jackson, Selita Mitchell, Katchee Lee (Leslie) Mitchell, Christopher (Elysha) Cowles, Stephen Cowles, William (Kristy) Tinney, Deanna Aquiar, Phillip (Sandra) Burns, and Paul Burns. In addition, she had 30 great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jose Aquiar; second husband, Ramon Mirabal; her sons, Samuel Aquiar and Peter Aquiar; daughter, Rosie Cowles; son-in-law, LeRoy Mitchell; grandsons, Israel and Joe Aquiar; great-grandson, Robert Campa; brothers, Manuel Saucedo, Tomas Saucedo, Miguel Saucedo, Felipe Saucedo, Juan Saucedo, David Saucedo, Alberto Saucedo, and Carlos Saucedo; and sisters, Leonardita, Seveita, and Refugia. She was a communicant at St. Thomas Aquinas. She was a homemaker, loving mother, and doting grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and a kind and gentle spirit. We love her and will miss her greatly; she was our matriarch. Rosary and Mass will be June 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will be in Deming, NM at a later date. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Mrs. Mirabal's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
        Published on: Thu June 16, 2011

AUBELE -- JAMES O. Age 92, died on May 18, 2011. Jim was born in Cleveland Ohio on February 4, 1919, only son of Elmer H. Aubele and Charlotte M. Juengling Aubele Beers and, after the early death of his father, his dearly loved stepfather Elmer F. Beers. He graduated from West Technical High School in 1937, during the Great Depression, as president of the prestigious Hi-Y Club and one of two Valedictorians of his class. He began work for WHK Radio in Cleveland directly from high school, during the golden age of radio; working up from gofer to sound effects and recording engineer, while attending night classes at Cleveland College (part of Western Reserve University). At WHK, one of the first six broadcast stations in the nation, then located in the Terminal Tower, he designed the antenna and ball on top of the tower, and was the audio engineer on duty during Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" broadcast, overseeing the sound across 200 stations of the CBS Radio Network. After five years of night classes, he had completed two years toward his degree, but was interrupted by WWII. He was accepted for the Army Aviation Cadet Program in 1941, prior to Pearl Harbor, and reported in January 1942. He was first in his class to solo in Primary Flight Training at Merced Field, Oxnard CA. He married Ruth Anne Manning, also from Cleveland, on August 27, 1942 in Phoenix AZ, on the same day that he graduated from Luke Field Advanced Flight Training as an officer and pilot in the Army Air Corps. After training in Boise, Alamogordo, Topeka, and Salina, he was assigned as a B-17 (Flying Fortress) pilot in the 8th Air Force, 305th Bomb Group, and 364th Squadron, stationed at Chelveston, England; among the first five groups sent to England early in the war, the 305th BG was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations. On May 17th 1943, on his fifth mission, his plane was shot down over Lorient France. After helping surviving crew members get out, he bailed out, wounded, and was captured and spent two years in German P.O.W. camps Stalag Luft III (Sagan), where he was involved in some of the larger planning for the "Great Escape," and Stalag VIIA (Moosburg); the forced march from Sagan to Moosburg during a winter blizzard permanently damaged his feet; liberated by American task force on April 29, 1945; reserve officer from 1946 to 1952. Returned to Cleveland; worked for a short time at Aeroways as a pilot, Prudential Insurance, and Central National Bank, before returning to WHK Radio for approximately 20 years as a licensed radio engineer, working as recording engineer, studio engineer, production manager, business manager, and operations manager. He produced an audio summary each day of the 1954 army-McCarthy hearings, and recorded national interviews with famous broadcasters and all time great celebrities in his studio from Bing Crosby to the Beatles. In 1971, he moved his family to Albuquerque, NM, for his wife's health; and worked at KOB Radio as Chief Audio Engineer and Audio Production Manager, until retirement in 1982. Continued audio production work as a contractor and consultant; designed three audio studios; served as voice coach and session director for Albuquerque agencies and studios such as The Idea People, AdWorks, J.Wilson & Assoc.; directed audio production studio sessions at Audio By Design and John Wagner Studios for national spot campaigns that aired across the county in all 50 states. He was a friend and mentor to many in the Albuquerque advertising and recording community; responsible for the audio of numerous award-winning ads and programs; awarded the highest honor given by the NM Advertising Federation, the Silver Medal, in 1981. Retired fully in 1998. Loved cars, driving trips, photography, scrambled eggs, hot dogs, pumpkin pie, and ice cream; cherished and cared for his family every day of his life. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his two sisters and dearly loved wife, Ruth, who died in 1975. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jayne C. Aubele and Larry S. Crumpler (Albuquerque, NM); sisters-in-law Susan L. Manning and Dorothy M. Piotrowski (North Olmsted, OH) and nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Interment of his and Ruth's ashes to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross, who he credited with saving his and others' lives as a P.O.W. Please visit James' online guestbook at: www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
        Published on: Sun June 05, 2011

LONG -- Cyril (Cy) Long, 86, left this earth, Sunday, May 15, 2011, but his spirit will forever be with his children and grandchildren. Cy was born on January 25, 1925 in Lake Park, Iowa, one of eight sons. He served in the U S Army Air Corp during WWII in North Africa, Italy and Austria. When he returned home, he and Lucille were married. He attended the University of Iowa and as their family grew and grew, they decided to make their home in Albuquerque. Cy spent many years in the institutional food distribution business and also equipment leasing business. His children's well being and education were always his primary concern, so he volunteered in Church activities, scouting, athletics, P.T.A., etc. Cy was also very active in the Knights of Columbus, serving as district deputy and Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was preceded in death by his eldest and youngest sons, Gregory and David and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lucille; three brothers; eight children Gail Karrer, Cheryl Shaw, Gary (Mary), Jeff, Dan, Beth (Mark) Head, Chris (Sherri), Teresa (Robert) Chavez; 19 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel, on Wednesday evening May 18, 2011 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with a rosary following at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Therese Shrine of the Little Flower, 300 Mildred NW on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Cy's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188)
        Published on: Wed May 18, 2011

MORGAN -- Rand Thomas Morgan, January 31, 1964 - May 13, 2011, 47 years young. "Always with me, Always with you". Two years after the devastating diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease, Rand Morgan was gently and peacefully relieved of his suffering on the morning of Friday, May 13, 2011. ALS may have ravaged his body, but it could not break his spirit. Rand was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, and graduated from Sandia High School. Loved and admired by many, Rand was a stand-up guy, always striving to do the right thing. Rand received his Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology at NMSU and had great respect for the natural environment and the beauty of New Mexico. He worked at the NM-DOT for ten years and received many awards and commendations for his service before having to retire due to his illness. An avid golfer and hunter, Rand was an awesome son, a devoted brother, a sincere friend, a loyal husband and a loving father. Rand is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marilee Morgan; his two children, Shennon Andrew Morgan and Emma Nicole Morgan; his very sweet grandmother, Edith Mable Flowers; parents, Clifford Owen Morgan and Elizabeth Duran-Morgan, and Cathy Lattimer; and sisters, Cara Marie Morgan and Kayla Catherine Morgan. A private viewing for the family will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., followed by public visitation from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at French - University. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Emma's college fund at the State Employee's Credit Union: account "EmmaDoodleBug", (505) 983-7328.
        Published on: Wed May 18, 2011

LONG -- Cyril (Cy) Long, 86, left this earth, Sunday, May 15, 2011, but his spirit will forever be with his children and grandchildren. Cy was born on January 25, 1925 in Lake Park, Iowa, one of eight sons. He served in the U S Army Air Corp during WWII in North Africa, Italy and Austria. When he returned home, he and Lucille were married. He attended the University of Iowa and as their family grew and grew, they decided to make their home in Albuquerque. Cy spent many years in the institutional food distribution business and also equipment leasing business. His children's well being and education were always his primary concern, so he volunteered in Church activities, scouting, athletics, P.T.A., etc. Cy was also very active in the Knights of Columbus, serving as district deputy and Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was preceded in death by his eldest and youngest sons, Gregory and David and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lucille; three brothers; eight children Gail Karrer, Cheryl Shaw, Gary (Mary), Jeff, Dan, Beth (Mark) Head, Chris (Sherri), Teresa (Robert) Chavez; 19 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel, on Wednesday evening May 18, 2011 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm with a rosary following at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Therese Shrine of the Little Flower, 300 Mildred NW on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Cy's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188)
        Published on: Tue May 17, 2011

MORGAN -- Rand Thomas Morgan, January 31, 1964 - May 13, 2011, 47 years young. "Always with me, Always with you". Two years after the devastating diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease, Rand Morgan was gently and peacefully relieved of his suffering on the morning of Friday, May 13, 2011. ALS may have ravaged his body, but it could not break his spirit. Rand was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, and graduated from Sandia High School. Loved and admired by many, Rand was a stand-up guy, always striving to do the right thing. Rand received his Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology at NMSU and had great respect for the natural environment and the beauty of New Mexico. He worked at the NM-DOT for ten years and received many awards and commendations for his service before having to retire due to his illness. An avid golfer and hunter, Rand was an awesome son, a devoted brother, a sincere friend, a loyal husband and a loving father. Rand is survived by his wife of 20 years, Marilee Morgan; his two children, Shennon Andrew Morgan and Emma Nicole Morgan; his very sweet grandmother, Edith Mable Flowers; parents, Clifford Owen Morgan and Elizabeth Duran-Morgan, and Cathy Lattimer; and sisters, Cara Marie Morgan and Kayla Catherine Morgan. A private viewing for the family will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., followed by public visitation from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at French - University. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Emma's college fund at the State Employee's Credit Union: account "EmmaDoodleBug", (505) 983-7328.
        Published on: Tue May 17, 2011

NAUS -- Esther Louise Naus, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2011. She was born in Ohio on a farm on the coldest day of that year, January 24, 1921 to Guy and Estella Chapman. Esther went to beauty school, eloped and was secretly married to Melvin Joseph Naus on June 10, 1939. They announced their marriage one year later after she graduated from beauty school. On their 50th anniversary, her children gave them a big wedding to renew their vows. Esther was involved in Cradle Role at First Baptist Church and was later active in the choir and the prayer room with her husband at Hoffmantown Church. She held Good News clubs in her home for children. She loved the Lobo basketball girls because she used to play basketball herself in high school. She was involved with Christian Women's Club in Albuquerque and also sold Avon for 30 years. She loved playing bridge, canasta, and solitaire and also loved square dancing, bowling, and being involved with youth at Pea Ridge Baptist Church in Ona, WV. She was also involved in the Wycliffe Bible Translators and housed many missionaries. Esther lived in Ohio, Las Vegas, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Mesa, AZ, Prescott, AZ, and Ona, WV. She and her husband traveled yearly to Ohio to the Chapman reunion. They loved to travel and went on several cruises and saw Israel, Panama Canal, Alaska, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Jordan, and traveled to many states in the United States and her refrigerator was covered with magnets from the places they had traveled as well as those given to her by family. She was known for her cooking, especially her chicken and noodles. Esther loved the Lord and portrayed Christ to her family and friends by serving them and always offering a smile, a hug, a kind word, and her prayers for everyone. Esther is survived by five children, Jeanne Siler and husband, Phil of Albuquerque, Jerry Naus and wife, Julie of Albuquerque, Guy Naus and wife, Diane of Prescott, AZ, Debbie Clark and husband, Willard (Buddy) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Janet Adams and husband, Steve of Prescott, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Vona Batdorf of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin in 2004; parents, Guy and Stella Chapman; four sisters, Reba Moninger, Thelma Silverthorn, Hazel Good, Mae Belle Boros; one brother, Glen Chapman; and two grandchildren, Melvin Siler and Glenda Hilgar. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. Entombment will follow at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. We want to thank the entire staff at Pleasant Valley Adult Care in Prescott, AZ for their deep love and care for our mother, Esther, until she left all of us for her eternal home in Heaven. Mother's favorite verse was John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotton Son (Jesus) that whosoever would believe in Him would not perish but have everlasting life in Heaven." Her desire was that all would come to know the Savior that she loved so much. Please visit our online guestbook for Esther at www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-Planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri May 13, 2011

NAUS -- Esther Louise Naus, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2011. She was born in Ohio on a farm on the coldest day of that year, January 24, 1921 to Guy and Estella Chapman. Esther went to beauty school, eloped and was secretly married to Melvin Joseph Naus on June 10, 1939. They announced their marriage one year later after she graduated from beauty school. On their 50th anniversary, her children gave them a big wedding to renew their vows. Esther was involved in Cradle Role at First Baptist Church and was later active in the choir and the prayer room with her husband at Hoffmantown Church. She held Good News clubs in her home for children. She loved the Lobo basketball girls because she used to play basketball herself in high school. She was involved with Christian Women's Club in Albuquerque and also sold Avon for 30 years. She loved playing bridge, canasta, and solitaire and also loved square dancing, bowling, and being involved with youth at Pea Ridge Baptist Church in Ona, WV. She was also involved in the Wycliffe Bible Translators and housed many missionaries. Esther lived in Ohio, Las Vegas, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Mesa, AZ, Prescott, AZ, and Ona, WV. She and her husband traveled yearly to Ohio to the Chapman reunion. They loved to travel and went on several cruises and saw Israel, Panama Canal, Alaska, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Jordan, and traveled to many states in the United States and her refrigerator was covered with magnets from the places they had traveled as well as those given to her by family. She was known for her cooking, especially her chicken and noodles. Esther loved the Lord and portrayed Christ to her family and friends by serving them and always offering a smile, a hug, a kind word, and her prayers for everyone. Esther is survived by five children, Jeanne Siler and husband, Phil of Albuquerque, Jerry Naus and wife, Julie of Albuquerque, Guy Naus and wife, Diane of Prescott, AZ, Debbie Clark and husband, Willard (Buddy) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Janet Adams and husband, Steve of Prescott, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Vona Batdorf of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin in 2004; parents, Guy and Stella Chapman; four sisters, Reba Moninger, Thelma Silverthorn, Hazel Good, Mae Belle Boros; one brother, Glen Chapman; and two grandchildren, Melvin Siler and Glenda Hilgar. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. Entombment will follow at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. We want to thank the entire staff at Pleasant Valley Adult Care in Prescott, AZ for their deep love and care for our mother, Esther, until she left all of us for her eternal home in Heaven. Mother's favorite verse was John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotton Son (Jesus) that whosoever would believe in Him would not perish but have everlasting life in Heaven." Her desire was that all would come to know the Savior that she loved so much. Please visit our online guestbook for Esther at www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-Planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Thu May 12, 2011

SMITH -- Max A Smith, 86, was born January 25, 1925 in Vermillion, Kansas to Leslie F. and Ferne A. Hybskmann Smith and died May 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlene Pierce Smith; daughters; Caroline Gilley and husband Terry, Christine Grinde, Elaine Prentice and husband Stephen; his son, Kent Smith and wife Karen; and his grandchildren, Marcus, Cheryl, Eric, Darrin, Daniel, Christopher, Stacey, seven great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Warren and sister Lesley. Max graduated from Westmoreland Rural High School and after three years in the US Army during WW II, received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University. Max and Arlene first met playing in the Kansas State marching band and were married in 1948. For their 50th wedding anniversary, they took their entire family of 18 on a cruise to Alaska. Even before graduation from Kansas State, Lew Kohlhaas hired Max as engineer for the Kohlhaas Tank and Equipment Company and he worked for them as engineer and vice president for 30 years, his entire working career. He was a registered professional engineer; was past Chairman of the New Mexico Section for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a life member of that organization. He was also past president of the Purchasing Management Association of New Mexico, a life member and a Certified Purchasing Manager. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge, York Rite Bodies, Ballut Abyad Shrine, and Rotary club of Albuquerque, American Legion and the DAV. Max was also a member of the Chaparral Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association and the Los Altos and Old Timers golf associations. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 60 years and sang for years in the choir and played bells in the bell choir. He played trumpet his entire life, starting at age 10 and played in Shrine bands, Legion Post 13 bands and was leader of the Rotary Brass of the Rotary Club of Albuquerque. Max played in dance bands in college and was a member of the American Federation of Musicians. For years, he was "Your Friendly Information Person" on Saturday mornings at Presbyterian Hospital as a volunteer. On doctors' orders, in 1979, Max walked 3 miles every day and claimed to have walked around the world (24,000 miles) three miles at a time. He made a list of 400 towns and places and 12 countries where he had walked. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shrine Crippled Children's Fund 6600 Zuni Rd.SE or Trinity United Methodist Church 3715 Silver SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Friends may visit Friday 4:00-6:00 pm at French - Lomas location to greet the family. Services will be Saturday, 2:00 pm, May 7, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial services will take place Monday, 2:15 pm, May 9, 2011 at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Max at RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun May 08, 2011