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Fikani -- Dorothy M. Fikani, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, July 16, 1999. She is survived by her son, Michael M. Fikani of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Maxine Fouch of Albuquerque and Kathryn Benham of El Paso, TX; brother-in-law, Dudley Perrett of Clayton; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fikani was preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Fikani. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Fikani worked at the Alvarado Hotel. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post #401. Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Rev. Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Pallbearers will be Donald Fouch, Bill Fouch, Forrest Fouch, Clint Reed, Larry Sievers and Mike Gleason. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun July 18, 1999

Waddles -- Jesse Owen Waddles, Jr., age 49, and a native resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 1999. Mr. Waddles was born June 30, 1950. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Waddles; four children, Kevin and Sheldon Waddles, both of Albuquerque, Tina and Keva Waddles, both of Memphis, TN; his mother, Mrs. Novella Waddles of Denver, CO; his father, Mr. Jessie Waddles, Sr. and wife, Sarah of Albuquerque; three sisters, Gloria Hunn-Perry and husband, Larry, Diana Waddles and Cheryl Waddles, all of Denver, CO; two brothers, James Waddles and wife, LaJana of Colorado Springs, CO and Donald Ray Waddles of Denver, CO; his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver of Albuquerque; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Tina B. French; eight grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending with Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE 87109.
        Published on: Sun July 18, 1999

Pedercini -- Pauline I. Pedercini, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 1999. She had been a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Pedercini. She is survived by her daughter, MaryAnn Maxwell; grandson, Steve and wife, Kelly, grandson, Glenn and fiancee, Gale; granddaughter, Cheryl Maxwell, granddaughter, Julie Ponce and husband, Roger. She had five great-grandchildren, Adam, Marissa, Mitchell, Aaron, and Evan. Pauline is also survived by two nephews, Donald Vivier and Paul Vivier, along with several nieces and nephews in Massachusetts. Pauline was born in North Adams Massachusetts, to Napoleon and Dora Vivier on July 19, 1905. She grew up in North Adams, and married John J. Pedercini in 1929. They were the proprietors of Johnny's Market on State Street. The couple ran the store until 1970. She resided at 261 Houghton St. until 1981, when she relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a devoted mother, always available and loving grandmother, whose sole motivation in life was taking care of, and being involved with her family. Those of us who knew her saw a woman of unwavering faith, commitment to the Catholic Church, unbreakable spirit, strong character, and quick wit. She endured many hardships in the past several years, yet remained strong and independent to the very end. She has touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Metropolitan Direct Burial located at 601 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, NM. On Tuesday, July 13, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements will be made by Dagnolis' Funeral Home, North Adams, Mass. There will be a mass celebrated at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in North Adams Mass. Interment will be at South View Cemetery on Sat., July 17, 1999. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations in her honor be made to the National Cancer Society.
        Published on: Tue July 13, 1999

Jara -- Corina L. Jara passed away on July 7, 1999. She had suffered a great illness that took her life, but is now at peace. She was born on June 14, 1946. She is survived by her wonderful husband, Carlos Jara; his mother and sister, Margarita and Alma Jara; a loving son, Dominic Vasquez; her daughter and two granddaughters, Yvonne, Maria and Gabriela Chacon; two brothers, Eloy and wife, Nancy Nunez and Donald Lucero. She is also survived by many loving friends and family. She worked several years for the State. Corina was an outstanding mother, grandmother, wife, friend, sister, and all around person. She will be greatly missed. Visitation for Corina will be Monday, July 12, 1999, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Visitation will continue at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 13, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 265-5959
        Published on: Sun July 11, 1999

Bowers -- C. Keith Bowers, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlys Bowers of Albuquerque; sons, Richard K. Bowers and wife, Gerri of Chesapeake, VA, Donald A. Bowers and wife, Nancy of Dataw, SC, John C. Bowers and wife, Marcie of Neshanic Station, NJ, and David H. Bowers and wife, Carole of Albuqureque; grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Keith, Amanda, Katherine and Elizabeth Bowers; great-granddaughter, Ashley Bowers; sisters, Esther Crider of Tyler, TX and Donna Smart of Portland, OR; and brother, Gerald Bowers of E. Tawakoni, TX. Mr. Bowers proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II on the Battleship Maryland. He was an avid trombone player and enjoyed playing with the Shriners and American Legion Bands, as well as with various other groups. He was an original member of the Albuquerque City Band. Before retiring in 1985, Mr. Bowers was a sales representative for McClintock - Doane Paper Company. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd Chapel, 10500 Lomas, NE with Pastor Milton D. Carter officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shriners Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni, SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Fri July 09, 1999

Ellis -- Clara Denson Ellis put her hand into that of the Father's and went on her Journey Home, Friday, July 2, 1999. Born in Granger, Texas, October 20, 1909, to Myrtle Jewel and Jesse Bostick Denson, Clara had six siblings. Her lifetime spanned travel in a covered wagon (for a family vacation) to visiting her children by jet plane. Clara always had a wry sense of humor. She claimed to have gone to the CIA, before it was a government agency. Actually, after graduating from Granger High School, Clara attended the College of Industrial Arts (CIA) in Denton, Texas. After her studies, she substituted teaching in Granger for two years. The family then moved to Edinburg, Texas in 1930, where she began her full-time teaching career. The Denson family attended the Methodist Church and Clara was a member of the choir. A tall, good-looking man, with a witty sense of humor and a rich baritone voice, named Gordon Ellis, was caught tweaking her hair from behind. As a woman of virtue, she refused to be taken in by his bold attempt at introduction. He, it has been said, told a friend in the choir that he was going to marry that pretty young woman with the beautiful blue/black hair. The court-ship was a bit one-sided at first. Without a proper introduction, Clara avoided his attempts at conversation. Her heart began to melt, however, when she would look up from her desk in a room full of first graders and see that persistent young man standing at her doorway, hat in hand. The proper introductions took place, the court-ship moved forward and Clara and Gordon were married in 1934. They moved to 1420 Dunlap in Mission, Texas, which was Clara's home for the next 53 years. During the Depression of the 1930's, married women were obliged to give up their jobs to men. No longer able to teach, Clara was a traditional homemaker. Gordon was a Rural Letter Carrier. Late in the 1930's, Gordon contracted typhus, a life-threatening disease. Unable to carry the mail, Clara and Gordon were faced with the prospect of his losing his mail route. As a woman always ahead of her time, and never afraid of hard work, Clara donned the uniform of the Rural Letter Carrier, hoisted the fifty pound leather mail sack, and carried his route. As the first female Letter Carrier in Mission, Texas, her picture appeared on the front page of the Mission Times. In January of 1941, their first child, James Norman Ellis was born. Nine years later, their second child, Donald Eugene Ellis arrived. Clara returned to teaching and retired after thirty years in elementary school. Becoming a widow in 1977, Clara was able to maintain her home in Mission, Texas, until 1989. At that time she moved"up north" to Temple, Texas, where her sisters Carrie and Judy lived. It wasn't until 1991 that her son, James, was able to convince her to move closer to him, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Clara was a proud Texan, born in Texas, raised in Texas, married in Texas, lived in Texas all her life...she finally agreed to move to"West Texas" (Albuquerque), to be near family. Clara was an original tenant at Grand Court Retirement Center (then called Valencia Retirement Center) since April of 1991. The official disk jockey at Grand Court, Clara's Music was a part of every Saturday night. She played selections from a multitude of audio tapes. She had many, many friends whom she grew to love. In addition to the residents, Clara was"adopted" by several members of the staff, who became her surrogate children, most particularly, Terry Campbell and Adela Aragon. Clara is greatly missed and survived by her sons, James and his wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, Don and his wife, J.J. of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, David Ellis of Decorah, Iowa, Jean (and husband, Pat) Aylward of Tampa, Florida, Jim (and wife, Lois) Ellis of Las Vegas, Nevada, Staff Sgt. Mike Ellis, Albuqueruqe, Susie Smietanski of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer (and husband, Sam) Warnock of Seattle, Washington, Anjel Montoya of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joshua (and wife, Maree) Montoya of Pueblo, Colorado and Alicia Montoya of Seattle, Washington; and her sisters, Judy Davis and Carrie Denson of Temple, Texas. Clara's legacy is the love and joy she leaves in our memories. A memorial service, to share our memories and draw strength from each other, will be held at Grand Court, 300 Valencia Drive, S.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, July 10, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be sent in Clara's name to: Mariah House Shelter Care, 5004 Mariah NW, 87120 or Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road NE 87109.
        Published on: Fri July 09, 1999

Grince -- Donald Wilbur Grince, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 5, 1999. Don was born on March 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio where he resided until his retirement from Libbey Owens Ford in 1983. He was a decorated World War II veteran and 32nd Degree Mason for over 50 years. Don belonged to Harbor Light Lodge of Toledo and Temple 6 Lodge of Albuquerque. He was also a current member of the Scottish Rite Body of Toledo and St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ruth Grince of Toledo, OH. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Penny (Ella Mae) Grince; daughters, Patricia Schuman and husband, Marvin of St. Louis, MO and Barbara L. Shirrod and husband, Terry of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Christina and Kimberley Shirrod of Albuquerque; brother, Jack Grince of Toledo, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was a loving husband, parent, and grandfather and an avid senior bowler. He will be remembered by all for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of life, family, friends, and God. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be Friday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE with Pastor David Cruson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Don Grince's name to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital's in patient Hospice Unit, 8300 Constitution, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Fri July 09, 1999

Bowers -- C. Keith Bowers, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died on Tuesday, July 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marlys Bowers of Albuquerque; sons, Richard K. Bowers and wife, Gerri of Chesapeake, VA, Donald A. Bowers and wife, Nancy of Dataw, SC, John C. Bowers and wife, Marcie of Neshanic Station, NJ, and David H. Bowers and wife, Carole of Albuqureque; grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Keith, Amanda, Katherine and Elizabeth Bowers; great-granddaughter, Ashley Bowers; sisters, Esther Crider of Tyler, TX and Donna Smart of Portland, OR; and brother, Gerald Bowers of E. Tawakoni, TX. Mr. Bowers proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II on the Battleship Maryland. He was an avid trombone player and enjoyed playing with the Shriners and American Legion Bands, as well as with various other groups. He was an original member of the Albuquerque City Band. Before retiring in 1985, Mr. Bowers was a sales representative for McClintock - Doane Paper Company. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd Chapel, 10500 Lomas, NE with Pastor Milton D. Carter officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ballut Abyad Shriners Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni, SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Thu July 08, 1999

Ellis -- Clara Denson Ellis put her hand into that of the Father's and went on her Journey Home, Friday, July 2, 1999. Born in Granger, Texas, October 20, 1909, to Myrtle Jewel and Jesse Bostick Denson, Clara had six siblings. Her lifetime spanned travel in a covered wagon (for a family vacation) to visiting her children by jet plane. Clara always had a wry sense of humor. She claimed to have gone to the CIA, before it was a government agency. Actually, after graduating from Granger High School, Clara attended the College of Industrial Arts (CIA) in Denton, Texas. After her studies, she substituted teaching in Granger for two years. The family then moved to Edinburgh, Texas in 1930, where she began her full-time teaching career. The Denson family attended the Methodist Church and Clara was a member of the choir. A tall, good-looking man, with a witty sense of humor and a rich baritone voice, named Gordon Ellis, was caught tweaking her hair from behind. As a woman of virtue, she refused to be taken in by his bold attempt at introduction. He, it has been said, told a friend in the choir that he was going to marry that pretty young woman with the beautiful blue/black hair. The court-ship was a bit one-sided at first. Without a proper introduction, Clara avoided his attempts at conversation. Her heart began to melt, however, when she would look up from her desk in a room full of first graders and see that persistent young man standing at her doorway, hat in hand. The proper introductions took place, the court-ship moved forward and Clara and Gordon were married in 1934. They moved to 1420 Dunlap in Mission, Texas, which was Clara's home for the next 53 years. During the Depression of the 1930's, married women were obliged to give up their jobs to men. No longer able to teach, Clara was a traditional homemaker. Gordon was a Rural Letter Carrier. Late in the 1930's, Gordon contracted typhus, a life-threatening disease. Unable to carry the mail, Clara and Gordon were faced with the prospect of his losing his mail route. As a woman always ahead of her time, and never afraid of hard work, Clara donned the uniform of the Rural Letter Carrier, hoisted the fifty pound leather mail sack, and carried his route. As the first female Letter Carrier in Mission, Texas, her picture appeared on the front page of the Mission Times. In January of 1941, their first child, James Norman Ellis was born. Nine years later, their second child, Donald Eugene Ellis arrived. Clara returned to teaching and retired after thirty years in elementary school. Becoming a widow in 1977, Clara was able to maintain her home in Mission, Texas, until 1989. At that time she moved"up north" to Temple, Texas, where her sisters Carrie and Judy lived. It wasn't until 1991 that her son, James, was able to convince her to move closer to him, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Clara was a proud Texan, born in Texas, raised in Texas, married in Texas, lived in Texas all her life...she finally agreed to move to"West Texas" (Albuquerque), to be near family. Clara was an original tenant at Grand Court Retirement Center (then called Valencia Retirement Center) since April of 1991. The official disk jockey at Grand Court, Clara's Music was a part of every Saturday night. She played selections from a multitude of audio tapes. She had many, many friends whom she grew to love. In addition to the residents, Clara was"adopted" by several members of the staff, who became her surrogate children, most particularly, Terry Campbell and Adela Aragon. Clara is greatly missed and survived by her sons, James and his wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, Don and his wife, J.J. of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, David Ellis of Decorah, Iowa, Jean (and husband, Pat) Aylward of Tampa, Florida, Jim (and wife, Lois) Ellis of Las Vegas, Nevada, Susie Smietanski of Dallas, Texas, Jennifer (and husband, Sam) Warnock of Seattle, Washington, Anjel Montoya of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joshua (and wife, Maree) Montoya of Pueblo, Colorado and Alicia Montoya of Seattle, Washington; and her sisters, Judy Davis and Carrie Denson of Temple, Texas. Clara's legacy is the love and joy she leaves in our memories. A memorial service, to share our memories and draw strength from each other, will be held at Grand Court, 300 Valencia Drive, S.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, July 10, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be sent in Clara's name to: Mariah House Shelter Care, 5004 Mariah NW, 87120 or Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road NE 87109.
        Published on: Thu July 08, 1999

Grince -- Donald Wilbur Grince, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 16 years, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, July 5, 1999. Don was born on March 19, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio where he resided until his retirement from Libbey Owens Ford in 1983. He was a decorated World War II veteran and 32nd Degree Mason for over 50 years. Don belonged to Harbor Light Lodge of Toledo and Temple 6 Lodge of Albuquerque. He was also a current member of the Scottish Rite Body of Toledo and St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ruth Grince of Toledo, OH. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Penny (Ella Mae) Grince; daughters, Patricia Schuman and husband, Marvin of St. Louis, MO and Barbara L. Shirrod and husband, Terry of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Christina and Kimberley Shirrod of Albuquerque; brother, Jack Grince of Toledo, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was a loving husband, parent, and grandfather and an avid senior bowler. He will be remembered by all for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of life, family, friends, and God. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be Friday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE with Pastor David Cruson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Don Grince's name to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital's in patient Hospice Unit, 8300 Constitution, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Thu July 08, 1999