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CONRAD -- Reba T. Conrad died at home on Monday, August 14, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Loyal Lee Conrad; her children, Anna Gillespie, Martha Conrad, and Mary Conrad and husband, Bill Wallace; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A lifelong resident of Oklahoma, she moved to Albuquerque in 1999. Born in Collinsville, OK, she graduated from Poteau High School as co-valedictorian of her class in 1934 and received a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri in 1938. She was a reporter for the "Ligonier Leader" in Ligonier, IN, and was editor of "The Tinkerfield Takeoff" at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City before her marriage in 1943. Reba was active in the League of Women Voters, PEO Sisterhood, Girl Scouts of America, and was a docent at the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art in Tulsa, OK, and at the NM Museum of Natural History in Albuquerque. Those wishing to pay respects may stop by the Conrad family home in Albuquerque, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sat., August 19, 2006. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art, 1400 Gilcrease Museum Road, Tulsa OK 74127. Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Wed August 16, 2006

HUNT -- Bill L. Hunt, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Saturday, August 12, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Imaleta; children, Curtis of Albuquerque, Debbie Sharp and husband, Loren of Pueblo, CO, Marissa VanBiber and husband, Joe of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Ryan Sharp and wife, Sarah of Escondido, CA, Craig Sharp of San Diego, CA, Joseph VanBiber of Camp Pendelton, CA, Casey VanBiber of Springfield, MO, and Laura VanBiber of Blue Springs, MO; sisters, Nina Barker of Ardmore, OK, and Betty Wood of Oklahoma City, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Anna Hunt; brothers, Dale and Joe Hunt. He was an elder in the Community of Christ Church. Bill was born April 13, 1930 in Oakman, OK, the fourth of five children. He grew up in the Vanoss, OK area and attended all 12 years of school in Vanoss graduating in 1952. Bill's first teaching job was at Kallihoma Indian Day School where he taught all 8 grades for 3 years. He then went to work for DX Sunray Oil Co. in Tulsa, OK. Bill was also Agency Manager for Southland Life Insurance Co. in El Paso, TX and Albuquerque. In 1970 he decided to go back into teaching, where he taught elementary and middle school, retiring from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1992. Bill was instrumental in starting the homework hotline and worked with the program for several years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting with family and friends. Bill will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Henry Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
        Published on: Wed August 16, 2006

WALDROP -- Thomas Elwyn Waldrop, 75, a former resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis in 2003. Tom is survived by three sons, Tommy Waldrop and wife, Cassandra of Littlefield, TX, Dewey Waldrop and wife, Virgie of Amarillo, TX, and Mark Waldrop and wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque; three daughters, Kristi Ricketts and husband, Greg, Tammy Olinger and husband, Rob, and Kimberly Treece and husband, Ken, all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Tom was a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE, with Associate Pastor Bill Connors officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed August 16, 2006

HUNT -- Bill L. Hunt, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Saturday, August 12, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Imaleta; children, Curtis of Albuquerque, Debbie Sharp and husband, Loren of Pueblo, CO, Marissa VanBiber and husband, Joe of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Ryan Sharp and wife, Sarah of Escondido, CA, Craig Sharp of San Diego, CA, Joseph VanBiber of Camp Pendelton, CA, Casey VanBiber of Springfield, MO, and Laura VanBiber of Blue Springs, MO; sisters, Nina Barker of Ardmore, OK, and Betty Wood of Oklahoma City, OK; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Anna Hunt; brothers, Dale and Joe Hunt. He was an elder in the Community of Christ Church. Bill was born April 13, 1930 in Oakman, OK, the fourth of five children. He grew up in the Vanoss, OK area and attended all 12 years of school in Vanoss graduating in 1952. Bill's first teaching job was at Kallihoma Indian Day School where he taught all 8 grades for 3 years. He then went to work for DX Sunray Oil Co. in Tulsa, OK. Bill was also Agency Manager for Southland Life Insurance Co. in El Paso, TX and Albuquerque. In 1970 he decided to go back into teaching, where he taught elementary and middle school, retiring from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1992. Bill was instrumental in starting the homework hotline and worked with the program for several years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting with family and friends. Bill will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Henry Matthews officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
        Published on: Tue August 15, 2006

WALDROP -- Thomas Elwyn Waldrop, 75, a former resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis in 2003. Tom is survived by three sons, Tommy Waldrop and wife, Cassandra of Littlefield, TX, Dewey Waldrop and wife, Virgie of Amarillo, TX, and Mark Waldrop and wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque; three daughters, Kristi Ricketts and husband, Greg, Tammy Olinger and husband, Rob, and Kimberly Treece and husband, Ken, all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Tom was a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m., at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE, with Associate Pastor Bill Connors officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue August 15, 2006

STROTHER -- Michael "Muddbone" Leroy Strother Sr., 57, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at his home. He is survived by son, Michael J. Strother Jr.; his wife, Shawnae and son; brother, Bill "Billy" Strother and wife, Diane; sister, Josephine Randles; and many other cousins, nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. Mr. Strother was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Marie Randles-Strother; and brother, Richard Allen Strother. He was born in Albuquerque on June 18, 1949 to the union of Guy Randles and Emily Marie Randles-Strother. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Family and Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, August 14, 2006 for viewing from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon August 14, 2006

CRIDER -- Barry Melvin Crider, 68, of Torreon, NM passed away on August 9, 2006 in Torreon, NM. Barry was born on March 5, 1938 in Ewing, NM to Clint and Josie Crider. Barry was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Brandi Crider; sister in law, Linda Crider He is survived by his beloved wife, Lydia A. Crider; his daughter, Lydia A. and husband David Merck, his son Brian M. and wife Judy Crider; grandchildren, Nicole Merck; Brian A. Crider and Tori Crider, Stepsons Dr. Daniel Vigil and wife Maria, Charlie Vigil and wife Pam, his brother, Rev. Tommy G. Crider and wife Betty; his niece DeVonna Cummins and husband Brett, and their children, Conner and Makala and nephew Darin Crider and Conner and Makala and a vast family of friends. Barry attended Ewing Grade School and Estancia High School; he was a proud Vet of the US Navy from 1955 to 1960. He made a career in drilling and blasting, constructing roads and dams in various states. He also farmed and raised cattle most of his life. Funeral Services will be on Friday, August 11, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church in Estancia, NM. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Monday, August 14, 2006 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Michael Dominguez will be officiating. Pallbearers are Bruno Romo, Mike Pope, Bobby McMath, Chester Riley, Jack Chavez, and Bill Northsworthy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ivan Riley, Fidel Chavez Jr., and Newton Northsworthy. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com
        Published on: Sun August 13, 2006

MOBLEY -- Jack. Aviator, iconoclast, contrarian, good neighbor, died early Monday morning after a brief illness. His daughter, Tracy Mobley-Martinez, was at his side when he passed into the infinite. Mobley, 68, was born in Amarillo, Texas, the second son of Bill and Maurece Mobley. He graduated from Amarillo High School in the class of '56 and went on four years later to obtain his bachelors from the University of Colorado. He married and divorced, having only one child. Mobley moved to Santa Fe in the mid, 1970s, abandoning a career in airport management to work for a position with the New Mexico Environmental Evaluation Group. He retired in the mid-'80s, and lived a solitary life of few luxuries. If you asked him, he would likely have told you he had few friends, but he quietly touched many lives, especially in his southwest Santa Fe neighborhood. Mobley was a good man, a loving father who was generous to his own detriment and a person who saw possibilities where others saw limitations. He is survived by his beloved cat Katy, daughter Tracy, brother, Bill Mobley, niece Nancy Jackson, and nephew Mike Mobley. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Santa Fe Humane Society. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at McGee Memorial Chapel. McGee Memorial Chapel 1320 Luisa St. Santa Fe, NM 983-9151
        Published on: Sun August 13, 2006

STROTHER -- Michael "Muddbone" Leroy Strother Sr., 57, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at his home. He is survived by son, Michael J. Strother Jr.; his wife, Shawnae and son; brother, Bill "Billy" Strother and wife, Diane; sister, Josephine Randles; and many other cousins, nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. Mr. Strother was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Marie Randles-Strother; and brother, Richard Allen Strother. He was born in Albuquerque on June 18, 1949 to the union of Guy Randles and Emily Marie Randles-Strother. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Family and Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, August 14, 2006 for viewing from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun August 13, 2006

STROTHER -- Michael "Muddbone" Leroy Strother Sr., 57, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at his home. He is survived by son, Michael J. Strother Jr.; his wife, Shawnae and son; brother, Bill "Billy" Strother and wife, Diane; sister, Josephine Randles; and many other cousins, nieces, and nephews, and many, many friends. Mr. Strother was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Marie Randles-Strother; and brother, Richard Allen Strother. He was born in Albuquerque on June 18, 1949 to the union of Guy Randles and Emily Marie Randles-Strother. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Family and Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday, August 14, 2006 for viewing from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
        Published on: Sat August 12, 2006