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WEST, VAN TAYLOR Van Taylor West, age 95, born Oct. 6, 1919 in Asphaltum, Oklahoma passed away Feb. 16, 2015. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Bellamy Funeral Home Hiram Chapel. Graveside Services will be held Monday at 11:30am at Georgia National Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Hendrix West; his mother Jewel Olive Taylor; and brother Richard Oscar West. Survivors include: his wife Gladys Carolyn West; three sons - Van Lee and Karen West of Georgia, John Taylor and Geralynn West of Georgia and James Hardy and Karyn West of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Van graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy in Kings Point, NY. After serving as an officer in the Merchant Marines during WWII, Mr. Van West married Gladys Carolyn Mock and became a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. His business pursuits were in business, owning a Ford agency, a fast food restaurant, Real Estate, and the Savings and Loan business. Bellamy Funeral Home Hiram are in charge of arrangements.
Published on: Fri February 20, 2015
HALE, BRUCE WADE Bruce Wade Hale, 65, a well-known balloonist and Albuquerque businessman, passed away February 12, 2015. Bruce was a successful businessman, a New Mexico contractor, and an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He served on the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from 1990 to 2009. He went further to serve as President of the Fiesta in 1995 and 1996, as well as numerous related commissions and boards to perpetuate the sport of ballooning in Albuquerque and around the World. He was a recipient of the Sid Cutter Award in 1997 and a Bronze Medal in the World Air Games in Seville Spain in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the Montgolfier Society as well as the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association. His love for the art and sport of ballooning is carried on by so many people who he taught, mentored and touched in his life. His passion was contagious and his love for people was paramount in his life. He is survived by daughter, Katie, and husband, Kevin Riley, of Albuquerque; their son, Noah Altamirano; his son, Joe Hale, and wife, Kendra, of Bosque Farms, NM; their children, Colton Hale, James Hale and Stephanie Hale; his daughter, Jenny, and husband, Julian MacDonough, of Bellingham, WA; their daughter, Mia MacDonough; his son, Nathan Hale, and wife, Alex Hale, of Colorado Springs, CO, and their sons, Patrick Hale and Theodore Hale. He is also survived by his Mother, Marilyn V. Hale, of Albuquerque, NM; his brother, Lee Hale, of Snowflake, AZ, and his brother, John Hale, of Albuquerque, NM. He also leaves many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also touching Bruce's life were his wife, Marcie Neville, his wife, Glynnette Hale, and countless close friends and loved ones. Bruce was preceded in death by his Father, James R. Hale. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Avenue SW in Albuquerque. Following the service, a procession will leave from the church, continue through Balloon Fiesta Park and will conclude at Sunset Memorial Park for interment. A Reception to celebrate his life will be held immediately after interment at 830 Foxcroft Loop in Bosque Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Bruce W. Hale Memorial Account" at any Wells Fargo branch. Please visit our online guestbook for Bruce at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Fri February 20, 2015
THOMSON, NONA 1939- 2015 Nona Frances Taylor Thomson, age 75, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:11 AM. Nona was a member of several churches, including the Church at the Butte in Elephant Butte, NM, the Church of Christ, as well as being involved in the Prison Ministry with the Church of Christ. Nona was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a master quilter, folk guitarist, and singer song-writer. Nona was an adventurer and traveler of the world. Nona was preceded in death by her husband, Bon Thomson; mother, Wynona Taylor; father, Iris Vivian Taylor; and brother, Jake Taylor. She is survived by her daughters, Kerry Thomson, Carolyn Baca, and BonJean Rush; sons-in-law, Martin Baca and David Rush; grandchildren, Sarah and Charles Van Gombos, Bon Baca, Ben and Cheyenne Sparks, Jeremy, James and Zachary Rush; her great-granddaughters, Brelynne Sparks and Juliet Van Gombos; brother, Brooks Taylor; and numerous relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel beginning with a visitation at 4:00 PM, followed by the Celebration of Life at 4:30 PM. Interment will be private. The family welcomes flowers. Please contact Amor Flowers 505- 864-3677, or Davis Floral 505-864-8722. You may also contribute to the Christian Children's Home, 1356 NM-236, Portales, NM 88130. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Fri February 20, 2015
HALE, BRUCE WADE Bruce Wade Hale, 65, a well-known balloonist and Albuquerque businessman, passed away February 12, 2015. Bruce was a successful businessman, a New Mexico contractor, and an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He served on the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from 1990 to 2009. He went further to serve as President of the Fiesta in 1995 and 1996, as well as numerous related commissions and boards to perpetuate the sport of ballooning in Albuquerque and around the World. He was a recipient of the Sid Cutter Award in 1997 and a Bronze Medal in the World Air Games in Seville Spain in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the Montgolfier Society as well as the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association. His love for the art and sport of ballooning is carried on by so many people who he taught, mentored and touched in his life. His passion was contagious and his love for people was paramount in his life. He is survived by daughter, Katie, and husband, Kevin Riley, of Albuquerque; their son, Noah Altamirano; his son, Joe Hale, and wife, Kendra, of Bosque Farms, NM; their children, Colton Hale, James Hale and Stephanie Hale; his daughter, Jenny, and husband, Julian MacDonough, of Bellingham, WA; their daughter, Mia MacDonough; his son, Nathan Hale, and wife, Alex Hale, of Colorado Springs, CO, and their sons, Patrick Hale and Theodore Hale. He is also survived by his Mother, Marilyn V. Hale, of Albuquerque, NM; his brother, Lee Hale, of Snowflake, AZ, and his brother, John Hale, of Albuquerque, NM. He also leaves many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also touching Bruce's life were his wife, Marcie Neville, his wife, Glynnette Hale, and countless close friends and loved ones. Bruce was preceded in death by his Father, James R. Hale. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Avenue SW in Albuquerque. Following the service, a procession will leave from the church, continue through Balloon Fiesta Park and will conclude at Sunset Memorial Park for interment. A Reception to celebrate his life will be held immediately after interment at 830 Foxcroft Loop in Bosque Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Bruce W. Hale Memorial Account" at any Wells Fargo branch. Please visit our online guestbook for Bruce at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Thu February 19, 2015
CRAIN, TORI DANIELLE age 36, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, James D. Crain. Tori is survived by her mother, Patricia Hindi; and brother, Sean Crain and his wife Lisa. Interment will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit Tori's online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com Arrangements entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF LOS LUNAS 820 Main St. NE (505) 565-1700
Published on: Thu February 19, 2015
HALE, BRUCE WADE Bruce Wade Hale, 65, a well-known balloonist and Albuquerque businessman, passed away February 12, 2015. Bruce was a successful businessman, a New Mexico contractor, and an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He served on the Board of Directors of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from 1990 to 2009. He went further to serve as President of the Fiesta in 1995 and 1996, as well as numerous related commissions and boards to perpetuate the sport of ballooning in Albuquerque and around the World. He was a recipient of the Sid Cutter Award in 1997 and a Bronze Medal in the World Air Games in Seville Spain in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the Montgolfier Society as well as the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association. His love for the art and sport of ballooning is carried on by so many people who he taught, mentored and touched in his life. His passion was contagious and his love for people was paramount in his life. He is survived by daughter, Katie, and husband, Kevin Riley, of Albuquerque; their son, Noah Altamirano; his son, Joe Hale, and wife, Kendra, of Bosque Farms, NM; their children, Colton Hale, James Hale and Stephanie Hale; his daughter, Jenny, and husband, Julian MacDonough, of Bellingham, WA; their daughter, Mia MacDonough; his son, Nathan Hale, and wife, Alex Hale, of Colorado Springs, CO, and their sons, Patrick Hale and Theodore Hale. He is also survived by his Mother, Marilyn V. Hale, of Albuquerque, NM; his brother, Lee Hale, of Snowflake, AZ, and his brother, John Hale, of Albuquerque, NM. He also leaves many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also touching Bruce's life were his wife, Marcie Neville, his wife, Glynnette Hale, and countless close friends and loved ones. Bruce was preceded in death by his Father, James R. Hale. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Avenue SW in Albuquerque. Following the service, a procession will leave from the church, continue through Balloon Fiesta Park and will conclude at Sunset Memorial Park for interment. A Reception to celebrate his life will be held immediately after interment at 830 Foxcroft Loop in Bosque Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Bruce W. Hale Memorial Account" at any Wells Fargo branch. Please visit our online guestbook for Bruce at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
ROYBAL, EMMA Emma Roybal, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday the 12th of February at Simple Pleasures Senior Care. "What is a life? The best and most noble life is one lived in such a way that it can be said of a person as they pass on to the next life that while she was here she brought love and joy and comfort to all she touched." Such was the life lived by Emma - Wife, Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Neighbor. Emma was born on July 5, 1921 in Sapello, New Mexico and has since lived in Las Vegas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Emma was a loving wife and mother of four who exuded kindness, positivity, and joy in all walks of life. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. Her love for her family and friends was endless and she affected even the most distant acquaintance with her benevolence, compassion, and understanding. Emma is preceded in death by her husband Isidro Roybal; her daughter, Rosemarie Rovelli; and her son, Robert James Roybal. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Palya and Tay Gallegos, both of whom live in Albuquerque and brought Emma great joy in her later years. The family would like to extend their very special thank you to Julie Arrey for her loving care and kindness for Emma throughout the many years that she was able to live in her home; and to the staff at Share your Care Adult Day Care Services for their care and kindheartedness during her later years. The family also wishes to thank AmberCare Hospice and the staff at Simple Pleasures Senior Care for their care for Emma during her final days. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Share Your Care at PO Box 35101, Albuquerque, NM 87176 or to the AmberCare Foundation at PO Box 1722, Belen, NM 87002. Please visit our online guestbook for Emma at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon February 16, 2015
ROYBAL, EMMA Emma Roybal, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday the 12th of February at Simple Pleasures Senior Care. "What is a life? The best and most noble life is one lived in such a way that it can be said of a person as they pass on to the next life that while she was here she brought love and joy and comfort to all she touched." Such was the life lived by Emma - Wife, Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Neighbor. Emma was born on July 5, 1921 in Sapello, New Mexico and has since lived in Las Vegas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Emma was a loving wife and mother of four who exuded kindness, positivity, and joy in all walks of life. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with her loved ones. Her love for her family and friends was endless and she affected even the most distant acquaintance with her benevolence, compassion, and understanding. Emma is preceded in death by her husband Isidro Roybal; her daughter, Rosemarie Rovelli; and her son, Robert James Roybal. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Palya and Tay Gallegos, both of whom live in Albuquerque and brought Emma great joy in her later years. The family would like to extend their very special thank you to Julie Arrey for her loving care and kindness for Emma throughout the many years that she was able to live in her home; and to the staff at Share your Care Adult Day Care Services for their care and kindheartedness during her later years. The family also wishes to thank AmberCare Hospice and the staff at Simple Pleasures Senior Care for their care for Emma during her final days. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Share Your Care at PO Box 35101, Albuquerque, NM 87176 or to the AmberCare Foundation at PO Box 1722, Belen, NM 87002. Please visit our online guestbook for Emma at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
STOVALL, MARGARET VIRGINIA (NEE) LEE The common thread that bound our family from WWI, through the roaring 20's, the great depression, WWII and into the 21st century is gone. Margaret Stovall passed away on February 12, 2015 in San Antonio, TX after suffering from complications from a fall and generally deteriorating health. Margaret was born April 18, 1916 in Childress TX, the oldest of seven children born to William Andrew Lee and Grace Virginia Ballard. Her childhood years were spent in Childress and after moves to Electra, El Paso, Plainview and Lubbock the family settled in the Poly area of Ft Worth. After graduating from Polytechnic High in 1935 she began working for SH Kress & Company in downtown Ft Worth. To Margaret, downtown Ft Worth was the most exciting place in the world. In May 1940, she was hired by the Ft Worth & Denver Railroad as a hostess on the Burlington Zephyr where she served until the outbreak of WWII after which time she was moved into the ticket office. Margaret had so many interesting stories to tell about her days growing up during the depression and her service as a hostess traveling between Houston and Denver, stopping at all points between. She learned to make every penny count and lived by the motto "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without". After marrying Claude Stovall in Weatherford, shortly after the war ended, the couple moved with their three young children to Lubbock in 1952. Claude was called into the ministry in 1955 and the family moved to New Mexico where Claude pastored eight churches and missions until 1985. Margaret made the perfect companion to her husband's ministries with her beautiful voice and always ready piano skills. She worked for many years as a secretary at the Baptist Convention of New Mexico. After living in Albuquerque for a number of years in retirement the Stovalls went back to their Texas roots and settled in Kerrville, TX. Margaret enriched the lives of everyone around her and was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend and Christian. Her life was so well-lived no words here can give credit to this splendid woman. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter, Donna. She is survived by one brother, James Lee of Grandview, TX and his wife. She is also survived by her daughter, June Stovall of Santa Fe, NM; son Mike Stovall of San Antonio, TX, and their spouses; son-in-law, John Spruill of Maxwell, NM; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Burial will be at a future date, next to her husband, Claude, in Knox City, TX.
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
CARMER, JOSEPH O. Age 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away 2/4/15. Joe was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Joe always had a special ability to work on automobiles. He was a true craftsman with lead metal finishing. Joe started Carmer's body shop 56 years ago, and the shop continues to operate today. He has mentored many people in the automotive trade, from teaching them at TVI, (now called CNM) to training them in his body shop. Many have gone on to own and operate successful body shops around Albuquerque and the United States. Joe was also president of Albuquerques Parents without Partners for a time. He spent a lot of time helping children with only one parent in their homes. He would take them camping, fishing, hiking and help them fix their pedal bikes. There are to many things to list here, but GOD knows all. He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Mary Carmer, brother Bill Carmer, sisters Eleanor Miller and Betty Kirby and very special friend Nancy Wood. Joe is survived by his four children, Joe and Vonda Carmer, Sue and Ben Garcia, Mike and Leslie Carmer, Ken Carmer and laurel Howard and also Jerry Moseley; eight grandchildren, JT Carmer, John Carmer, James Carmer, Heather Morgan, Amber Sandager, Ryan Carmer, Shane Carmer and Cale Carmer; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Reception between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2015 at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505-344-0880. As a guest please visit Riverside Funeral Home at www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Fri February 13, 2015
