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Schwarz -- Almadean Warner Schwarz died at her home after a long illness in Albuquerque on Wednesday, January 12, 2000. Her four sons, their wives and nine grandchildren survive her. Her eldest, Marty and wife, Bonnie live in Walnut Creek, CA. Brad and wife, Sue live in Ft. Worth, TX. Almadean lived with Reid and wife, Amy in Albuquerque. Randy and wife, Pam live in Fairfax, VA. Her grandchildren (Rob, Matt, Mark Drew, Nathan, Heidi, Ben, Adam, and Kelly) range in age from 26 to 15. Almadean grew up in Kennewick, WA. She was an outstanding student and graduated as salutatorian in her high school class. She attended beauty school in Spokane, WA before marrying Jim Warner in 1942. They were married 32 years before he died in 1974. They enjoyed a 22-year career in the Army Air Corps/US Air Force. As a military wife, Almadean attended many official functions and was an active participant in Officer's Wives Club, serving as President at both Bentwaters, AB, England and Presque Isle, AFB, ME. In addition to rearing four boys, she engineered two overseas moves and eight statewide household changes. She also found time to develop a lifelong love for golf and bridge. Following retirement from the Air Force in 1961, the family moved to the Southwest. Almadean loved warm weather and welcomed the change from cold Maine winters to the hot climate of Phoeniz, AZ. During the next 15 years, a new career in the US Forest Service led the family to Silver City, NM and then Santa Fe, NM. While there, Almadean was active in St. Bede's Episcopal Church Altar Guild, Santa Fe Women's Club, and played bridge regularly. She also worked part-time outside the home. She was an accomplished seamstress and sewed masterpieces for women in Silver City and Santa Fe. After Jim's death in 1974, she worked a number of years at Los Cosas in Santa Fe. She met Spencer Schwarz in 1977 and they were married in 1980 and moved to Albuquerque. They attended St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque. She was widowed the second time when Spencer died in 1980. Almadean's legacy is her model as a wife and mother; and the secure and stable atmosphere she fostered for her children. She instilled those and other values such as the respect for others, politeness and the importance of manners. Services for Almadean will be held Tuesday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks-on-the Mesa Episcopal Church, 421 Richmond Pl. with The Rev. Brian C. Taylor officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be F. Carlos Montoya, Seth Fahey, A. Benjamin Carroll, Nelson Wingerd, Bob Fink, and Jon Stolzfus. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Warner, Roger Warner, Glenn Fink, and Jim Fahey. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano NW, 87107. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 16, 2000

Montoya -- Raynaldo Juan Montoya, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died on Thursday, January 13, 2000. Mr. Montoya is survived by his wife of 44 years, Alyce Montoya of the family home; sons, John Montoya of Clovis, and Joe Palmer and wife, Patricia of Boulevard, CA; daughter, Janette Moss and husband, Ray of Decatur, TX; brother, Leo Montoya; and sister, Elvira Montoya, both of Socorro; and many grandchildren. Mr. Montoya was a WWII Army Veteran. He retired from the Veterans Hospital after 32 years. Services will be Monday, January 17, 2000 at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Larry Miller. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Sunday, January 16, 2000, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sat January 15, 2000

Giannini -- Ray C. Giannini, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died suddenly on Saturday, January 8, 2000. He was born on October 5, 1941 in Albuquerque. Ray graduated in 1959 from St. Mary's High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Ray began his coaching and teaching career at Our Lady of Fatima School. In 1969, he became Head Football Coach and also taught Math at St. Pius X High School; he was appointed Athletic Director in 1973. Ray held both positions from 1973-1988. During his career at St. Pius, Coach"G" and his team brought the State AAA Football Title to Albuquerque for the first time. His teams compiled a record of 147-52-2 and had losing records only twice during his 19 years as coach. His football teams qualified for the state playoffs 11 of his last 12 years as coach, and he was named Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1984. After leaving St. Pius, Ray became an insurance agent and opened a State Farms office in Albuquerque. Ray was known for his passion for sports, love of coaching, competitive spirit, quick wit and sense of humor. He will be remembered for his unique ability to motivate his players and students to be the best that they could be. Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Kristie Montoya and husband, Ike; four beloved grandchildren, Mikayla, Derek, Zeke and Jordan Montoya, all of Deming; mother, Mary Lou Farinelli; brothers, Tom Giannini and wife, Sandra and Steve Farinelli and wife, Sara; sisters, Marilyn Lovato and husband, Tony and Barbara Giannini, all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Nancy Giannini of Ft. Sumner; step-brother, Michael Farinelli and wife, Judy of Kansas City, KS; and step-sister, Roseanne O'Shields and husband, Wade of Shelby, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Ray Giannini Sr.; and younger brother, Richard Giannini. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ike Montoya, Steve Farinelli, Gary Fichtner, Travis Sutherland, David Lovato and Anthony Giannini. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Duffey, Buck Starkey, Tony Lovato, Diego Aragon, Wally Sanchez, Lincoln Gallasini, Mary Esquibel, Nancy Iversen, Chris Lujan, Brian Beel, Rick Stein, and Steve Del Valle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Pius X Scholarship Fund, Attn: St. Pius X High School Development Office, 5301 St. Joseph Drive NW 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2000

Montoya -- David M. Montoya, 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away. He is survived by his parents, Walter R. Montoya and Erlinda Montoya, both of Albuquerque; three brothers, Richard Montoya of Santa Fe, Mark Montoya of Albuquerque, and Paul Montoya; one sister, Dianne Brown and husband, Larry also of Albuquerque; his paternal grandmother, Lucy Montoya of Anthony, NM; maternal grandmother, Magdalena Montoya of Albuquerque; two nieces, Angelique Chavez and husband, Salvador of Santa Fe and Paula Montoya of Albuquerque; nephews, Ricky Montoya of Santa Fe and Adam Carter of Albuquerque; one grandnephew, Jerrod Chavez of Santa Fe. Mr. Montoya graduated from Valley High School and was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, 12:00 noon, at St. Therese Catholic Church, with a cremation to follow. Pallbearers will be Richard Montoya, Mark Montoya, Paul Montoya, Larry Brown, Richy Montoya, Adam Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Montoya and Rudy Montoya. Services are entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes.
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2000

Pohl -- Carlota M. Pohl, 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, January 11, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Chris Griego and husband, Maurice of Albuquerque and Juliette Pohl-y-Baca and husband, Antonio of Seattle, WA; granddaughters, Melissa Griego of Denver, Sandra Monserrat and husband, Glenn of Chandler, AZ and Alexis Baca of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Ryan Monserrat of Chandler, AZ; and brothers, Juan B. Mora, Florenio Mora and Lena Montoya, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Pohl was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with Father Joel Garner, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norbertine Abbey, c/o Father Joel Garner, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2000

Giannini -- Ray C. Giannini, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died suddenly on Saturday, January 8, 2000. He was born on October 5, 1941 in Albuquerque. Ray graduated in 1959 from St. Mary's High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Ray began his coaching and teaching career at Our Lady of Fatima School. In 1969, he became Head Football Coach and also taught Math at St. Pius X High School; he was appointed Athletic Director in 1973. Ray held both positions from 1973-1988. During his career at St. Pius, Coach"G" and his team brought the State AAA Football Title to Albuquerque for the first time. His teams compiled a record of 147-52-2 and had losing records only twice during his 19 years as coach. His football teams qualified for the state playoffs 11 of his last 12 years as coach, and he was named Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1984. After leaving St. Pius, Ray became an insurance agent and opened a State Farms office in Albuquerque. Ray was known for his passion for sports, love of coaching, competitive spirit, quick wit and sense of humor. He will be remembered for his unique ability to motivate his players and students to be the best that they could be. Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter, Kristie Montoya and husband, Ike; four beloved grandchildren, Mikayla, Derek, Zeke and Jordan Montoya, all of Deming; mother, Mary Lou Farinelli; brothers, Tom Giannini and wife, Sandra and Steve Farinelli and wife, Sara; sisters, Marilyn Lovato and husband, Tony and Barbara Giannini, all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Nancy Giannini of Ft. Sumner; step-brother, Michael Farinelli and wife, Judy of Kansas City, KS; and step-sister, Roseanne O'Shields and husband, Wade of Shelby, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Ray Giannini Sr.; and young brother, Richard Giannini. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Father Donald Starkey reciting. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ike Montoya, Steve Farinelli, Gary Fichtner, Travis Sutherland, David Lovato and Anthony Giannini. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Duffey, Buck Starkey, Tony Lovato, Diego Aragon, Wally Sanchez, Lincoln Gallasini, Mary Esquibel, Nancy Iversen, Chris Lujan, Brian Beel, Rick Stein, and Steve Del Valle. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Pius X Scholarship Fund, Attn: St. Pius X High School Development Office, 5301 St. Joseph Drive NW 87120. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu January 13, 2000

Montoya -- David M. Montoya, 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away. He is survived by his parents, Walter R. Montoya and Erlinda Montoya, both of Albuquerque; three brothers, Richard Montoya of Santa Fe, Mark Montoya of Albuquerque, and Paul Montoya; one sister, Dianne Brown and husband, Larry also of Albuquerque; his paternal grandmother, Lucy Montoya of Anthony, NM; maternal grandmother, Magdalena Montoya of Albuquerque; two nieces, Angelique Chavez and husband, Salvador of Santa Fe and Paula Montoya of Albuquerque; nephews, Ricky Montoya of Santa Fe and Adam Carter of Albuquerque; one grandnephew, Jerrod Chavez of Santa Fe. Mr. Montoya graduated from Valley High School and was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 12:00 noon at St. Therese Catholic Church with a cremation to follow. Pallbearers will be Richard Montoya, Mark Montoya, Paul Montoya, Larry Brown, Richy Montoya, Adam Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Montoya and Rudy Montoya. Services are entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes.
        Published on: Thu January 13, 2000

Narayan -- Venkat I. Narayan, M.D., age 51, of Santa Fe, died on Sunday, January 9, 2000, following a short illness. Dr. Narayan was born on November 12, 1948, in Madras, India. He completed his neurology training in Albuquerque and did his neurosurgery training in Syracuse, NY. He then came to Santa Fe where he maintained his practice in neurosurgery for 16 years. He is survived by his children, Christopher Narayan and Sara Narayan, both of Santa Fe; ex-wife, Cynthia Narayan of Santa Fe; brother, Norman Chidambaram of Vancouver, B.C.; sister, Seetha and husband, Jaya and husband, and Preema and husband, all of Madras, India; two very special friends, Glenn Jarvis and Bill Montoya, and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends in the United States and India. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 13, at 5:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel where a Memorial Service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600
        Published on: Thu January 13, 2000

Meurer -- Irven S. Meurer, 78, a resident of Corrales since 1960, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2000. Irven was born January 10, 1922, the son of John and Hulda Beck Meurer in Texas. He had been a Journeyman Electrician, working in Commercial Construction before retiring. He was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, IBEW Local #611 and the New Mexico Houndsman Association. Irven is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joan Meurer of Corrales; four children, Dwayne Meurer and wife, Lynelle of Bridge City, TX, Daniel Meurer and wife, Cassie of Rio Rancho, Kathleen Rios of Rio Rancho, and Ron Meurer and wife, Kristine of Albuquerque; one brother, Fred Meurer of Clovis, CA; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The visitation and Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated on Wednesday, January 12, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Rick Larrabee, Chris Montoya, Roger March, George Williams, Dan David, Steve Fraley, and Chris Rios. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
        Published on: Wed January 12, 2000

Montoya -- Mr. Joe B. Montoya, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 11, 2000. Mr. Montoya is survived by his loving son, Larry Montoya; a special niece, Betty Emerton and husband, Bob; sisters, Sally Garcia and husband, Pete, Sofie Lopez and husband, Felipe, Theresa Jaramillo and Epifania Montoya; one brother, Natividad Montoya and wife, Theresa; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Montoya was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW with visitation after 6:30, Gabriella Nieto, reciting. A Communion Service will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with final viewing at the church after 8:30. Deacon Enrique Padilla, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marty Sprunk, Steve Montoya, Rudy Montoya, Leroy Garcia, Bobby Garcia and David Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Wed January 12, 2000