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Martinez -- Mrs. Maria Inez Martinez died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 in Albuquerque at the age of 100. Mrs. Martinez was a chamber maid at the La Fonda. She is preceded in death by her sons, William Martinez and wife, Celia, and Gerson Martinez and wife, Connie. She is survived by her son, Ernest Martinez and wife, Janet; daughters, Judy Rodriguez and husband, Andy, and Elia Velasquez and husband, Lawrence; brother, Matias Martinez; 28 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 16 great great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Martinez will be held on Saturday at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Martinez, Robert Rodriguez, Lawrence Velasquez, Robert Martinez, Isaac Dean and Anthony Velasquez. Honorary pallbearers will be William Rodriguez, John Rodriguez, Andy Rodriguez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Ernesto Martinez and Joe Dean. Visitation for Mrs. Martinez will be held on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening in Albuquerque time and place are pending. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW, 247-4124.
        Published on: Fri March 07, 2003

Brito -- Aurelio Brito, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Juanita Baca and husband, Adam; grandchildren, Jennifer Mares, Clarissa Villalobos, Esther Losa, Brandt Brito and Rachael Baca; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brother, Efren Brito and wife, Margaret, Bennie Brito and wife, Lourdes, and Art Orlando Brito and wife, Mary Lou; sister, Madeline Brito-Diaz; and sister-in-law, Ruth Brito. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Brito; sons, Henry and Gilbert Brito; grandson, Henry Brito, Jr.; sister, Maria Brito; and brother, Alfonso Brito. Aurelio was a veteran of WWII. He worked as a butcher for several supermarkets in town. He retired from DOE, and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Aurelio was married for 72 years. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Graveside services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu March 06, 2003

Martinez -- Aniceta C. Martinez, age 87, beloved mother and grandmother was welcomed into the arms of the Lord our Savior, Wednesday, March 5, 2003, while surrounded by her loving family. Aniceta was preceded in death by her husband Luis Martinez; two sons, Fidel and Francisco Martinez. She is survived by her loving children, Rudy, Rufino and wife, Maria, Lewis and wife, Patsy, Chris and wife, Carol, Julius and wife, Michelle, Brian, Mary Louise, Melinda, Mary Jane, Linda, Grace, and Michelle Martinez; her precious grandchildren, Allen Rey, Toni Marie, Rachelann, Renee, Kristine, Michael Lewis, Chyenne, Alexander, and Yvette; her great-grandchildren, Kayla Marie, Leaha, Marissa, Santiago, and David. Visitations for Aniceta will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo. Casket bearers will be Aniceta's sons, Rudy, Rufino, Lewis, Chris, Julius, and Brian Martinez. For floral assistance, please call 898-3160. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW
        Published on: Thu March 06, 2003

Synowiec -- Jacek Antoni Synowiec August 24, 1951 - February 25, 2003 Born in Kracow, Poland. Died suddendly Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his brother, Wojciech (George) Synowiec of Calgary, Alberta and Maria Bilinski of Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to moving to Albuquerque he lived and worked in Phoenix and had many cherished friends. In Albuquerque he worked for the Albuquerque Cab Company and in his spare time spent many enjoyable hours hiking in the mountains. His body has been cremated and he begins his final journey to return to his beloved Poland. May you rest in peace Jacek. Cremation arrangements thru French Mortuary. No services have been planned.
        Published on: Wed March 05, 2003

Delgado -- Patricia Delgado, 71, of Santa Fe died on Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. Lina was born in Borica, NM on July 17, 1931. She attended Santa Rosa High School, then went on to graduate from college at Highlands University in 1954. She married Frank G. Trujillo in Santa Rosa, NM on June 2, 1956. Lina was a teacher with the Santa Fe Public Schools of 36 years. During that time she taught at Gonzales Elementary and Salazar Elementary schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents, Rudolfo and Ignacita Delgado; brothers, Orlando, Rudolfo Jr, Cirilio; sisters, Bertha Delgado Fisher and Consuelo Delgado Baca. Mrs. Trujillo was survived by her son, Stephen F. Trujillo and wife, Kathleen of Seattle, WA; daughters, Geralyn J. Trujillo of New York, NY, Victoria Trujillo Graham and husband, Peter; granddaughters, Kristin Graham and Marisa Graham; brother, Lorenzo Delgado and wife, Celina of Edgewood, NM; sisters, Sister Martha Delgado of Amarillo, TX, Carmen Stefan and husband, Lonnie of Moriarty, NM, Angelina Via and husband, Benito of Santa Rosa, NM; sisters-in-law, Josie Delgado of Santa Rosa, NM, Mercedes Delgado of San Isidro, NM; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Rosary will be recited at Santa Maria De La Paz tonight at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Cathedral on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. with the interment following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Lina was an extremely dedicated teacher, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Susan B. Koeman Foundation, the Carmelite Monastery, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Services, 1399 Luisa St., Santa Fe, NM (505) 984-8600
        Published on: Mon March 03, 2003

Waldorf -- Ida Maxine Waldorf, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque for 54 years, died February 26, 2003. Survivors include daughter, Sally Waldorf Perea of Albuquerque; son, Franklin E. Waldorf of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Laura Leigh Waldorf and Ethan E. Waldorf. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herschel E. Waldorf in 1998. Ida was a member of the Desert Hills Baptist Church and belonged to the Women of the Moose, Motor Maids Motorcycle Assoc, Retreads Motor Cycle Assoc serving as Director of NM and the S.W. Region, also the Foothill Extension Club., Ida was a totally unique woman, loving mother and wife and had many talents. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 1:00, 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2003 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2003 in Fern Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary with Pastor Kirk A. Wesselink officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park., In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Casa Maria Alzheimer's Center 1024 Lead Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 or Zia Hospice 4147 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Mon March 03, 2003

Colella -- Pasqua Colella, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Tuesday, February 25, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Gioacchino Colella; sons, Frank Colella and wife, Isabel and Felice Colella and wife, Maria; brother, Domenico Santoro; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Elisa. Mrs. Colella was a devout parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church for over 30 years. She was a hard working soul who enjoyed helping others. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all those who knew her. Rosary will be recited Friday, February 28, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 1, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. from 5:00 p.m. to time of Rosary.
        Published on: Fri February 28, 2003

Warren -- Autry L. Warren, MSgt. (ret.), passed February 22, 2003 at his Atlanta, GA home while recuperating from heart surgery. Born in Vanndale, Arkansas on July 31, 1931, he was the son of Minter and Queen Warren (both deceased). Autry enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 17 and served in the military for 23 distinguished years with overseas tours of duty in South Korea, Japan, France, and Thailand. Autry professed his faith in Christ at an early age. Growing up as the son of a sharecropper, he learned the importance of moral fortitude, hard work, and education. During his walk of life he was committed to God and his family. Autry met Nora Frances Collins of Wynne, Arkansas, and on January 23, 1955 the two were united in marriage. Prior to moving to Atlanta in 2001, Autry and Nora were longtime residents of Albuquerque, NM where he retired from the military in 1973. He earned an Associate Business Degree in Accounting in 1974. He also began a second career at Sandia Laboratories. Over the years Autry and Nora established deep and lasting ties with friends and neighbors. They attended Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel where Autry served as an usher. Together Autry and Nora raised four children, stressing education as one of the cornerstones of success. Autry was proud to see his children receive degrees from the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, the University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University. He was perhaps prouder to see all of his children raise families of their own. Autry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nora Frances Collins Warren; his four children and their spouses, Autry (Stephanie) L. Warren, Jr., Kenneth (Maria) Warren, Diann (Carl) McCants, and Lynnae (Iilonga) Thandiwe; and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ms. Iola Sargent of Thibodeaux, LA; his brother, James (Carrie) Warren of Fountain, CO; his sister-in-law, Ann (Clifford) Grice of Richmond, CA; his sister-in-law, Anna Warren Anderson of Wynne, AR, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Autry was a man of calm, good will, and generosity. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Services will be February 28, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc., 3000 Martin Luther King Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA.
        Published on: Fri February 28, 2003

Colella -- Pasqua Colella, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Tuesday, February 25, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Gioacchino Collella; sons, Frank Colella and wife, Isabel and Felice Colella and wife, Maria; brother, Domenico Santoro; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Elisa. Mrs. Colella was a devout parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church for over 30 years. She was a hard working soul who enjoyed helping others. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all those who knew her. Rosary will be recited Friday, February 28, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 1, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. from 5:00 p.m. to time of Rosary.
        Published on: Thu February 27, 2003

Richmann -- Anna"Annie" Richmann, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilhelm. Annie and Wilhelm immigrated to the United States in 1951 from Cologne, Germany. Upon their arrival in the United States with their son, Bernhard and daughter, Monica they settled in Sheboygan, WI until their move to Albuquerque where their second daughter, Maryann was born. She is survived by her son, Bernhard and wife, Carol Richmann of Truth or Consequences; daughters, Monica R. and husband, Ernest E. (Gene) Ortega, and Maryann Richmann of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Renee (Richmann) Arner and husband, Paul of Salt Lake City, UT, Jeannine (Ortega) Arnold and husband, Randy of McIntosh, NM, William Richmann and wife, JoAnn (Perea) of Albuquerque and Dominic Richmann of Truth or Consequences; five great-grandsons, Eric and Aaron Richmann of Albuquerque, Pierce and Kyle Arner of Salt Lake City, UT and Joshua Arnold of McIntosh, NM. She is also survived by her sister, Marlene Grewe; and sisters-in-law, Maria Niklas and Rosal Futterlieb, who live in Germany. Annie was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A special thanks to: Lillian and Francisco Medina with Tender Loving Care and Bernadette Martinez of Zia Hospice for the excellent love and care they extended to Annie, our beloved mother. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, February 26, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 27, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Richard Olona, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harrell S. Edwards, Zacarias Salazar, George J. Duda, Eric Richmann, Dominic Richmann, Joshua and Randy Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be Pierce Arner, Kyle Arner and Aaron Richmann. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, February 26, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Thu February 27, 2003