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LEVEQUE, LAWRENCE E. 85 was best known as Larry. He was born July 13, 1929, in Emery, South Dakota. He died peacefully in his home early Saturday morning January 10, 2015 in Albuquerque New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Ken and Eva Cloward. Larry will be laid to rest on Thursday January 22 @1:30pm at the Veterans Memorial in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rosie Trujillo Leveque, two daughters, Lisa Leveque and partner, Dean Matthews, Tessa Leveque and husband Ed Beierlein, granddaughters, Kayla Boblick, Sheree Mann and husband Cameron Mann, sister, Ruth Anne Coonce, and husband Dwaine Coonce, nephew, Kory Coonce. Larry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews who enjoyed listening to his many life experiences, which he shared with great detail. Larry loved spending time with his wife Rosie dancing, camping, fishing, and traveling in their RV. He enjoyed playing cards and dice games with family and friends. We all love you Larry and will miss your beautiful and warm smile. The family would like to thank Riverside Funerals for their service, all family and friends who's sympathy, prayers and thoughtfulness will always be remembered & deeply appreciated.
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2015

GARCIA, BRYAN MARTIN 47, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on January 11, 2015. He was born on April 15, 1967. He is survived by his sons Christopher, Alexander and Bryan Jr.; his parents Frank and Cruzita Sanchez; brothers Larry Garcia, Thomas and Darren Sanchez; sisters Loretta Padilla, Ruby Garcia, Corinna Sanchez; and numerous relatives and friends. All services will be held at the Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque Chapel on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 AM and a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 AM. Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 AM. Burial will immediately follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. Please visit Bryan's online guest register at www.riversidefunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo NE, (505) 764-9663.
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2015

CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
        Published on: Fri January 16, 2015

BLATCHFORD, KENNETH Kenneth Blatchford, 62, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on January 3, 2015. He entered this world on August 22, 1952 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Leslie and Alberta Blatchford. He is survived by his wife Dolores Delgadillo Blatchford; children, Nirvana Blatchford-Rodriguez (husband Joe), (granddaughters, Esprit and AmeAmor), Christina Blatchford-Flores (husband Juan), (granddaughter Esperanza BlatchfordSena), Kenneth Levi Blatchford, (granddaughter Jasmine Blatchford), Roger Lucas Blatchford, Gregory Mitchell (wife, Eiko); brother Larry Blatchford; sister Eliene Clark; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenneth served as a teacher for 37 years in the following schools: Department of Defense, Okinawa Japan, APS, Mesa Vista in Ojo Caliente , St. Teresa Catholic School, he retired and work a couple of years with Enterprise. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Christ Community Fellowship, 5908 Anaheim Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87113. Please visit our online guestbook for Kenneth at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Fri January 16, 2015

LOVATO, PEGGY age 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born December 22, 1949 to Lucile (Kincaid) and Raymond McKinney. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Peggy retired from the University of New Mexico after almost forty years of employment with the School of Law. A member of Heights First Church of the Nazarene where she served in various capacities including teaching 3rd and 4th graders for many of years. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Lovato; father, Raymon McKinney; and brother, Steve McKinney. Peggy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Danny Lovato; son, Richard Lovato and wife Renee; grandchildren, Joshua Lovato-Perez and Courtney Hern; mother, Lucile McKinney; sisters, Debbie Sisneros, Shelley Nunez and Husband Ralph; brothers, John McKinney, Larry McKinney and wife Martha; mother-in-law, Eleanor Lovato; sister-in-law, Veronica Lovato; and brother-in-law, Alex Lovato. She was Auntie Peggy to many beloved nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed reading and taking long walks in the desert. Along with husband, Danny, Peggy was a member of Christian Rods and Customs. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Heights First Church of the Nazarene, located at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Barstow NE. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.
        Published on: Fri January 16, 2015

CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
        Published on: Thu January 15, 2015

CHINN, HERBERT "Life is not how many years you live; it's how much care and love you give!" Herbert Chinn Herbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee; and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five years, preceded him in death in 1996 at the age of 55. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1918, he was the eldest brother of four children. Preceding him in death: brother Arthur, 1st Lieutenant, recon pilot killed in World War II in France and sisters Virginia and Vivian. Herbert was married for fifteen years to first wife, Francis, and had son Jerry. He married Roberta Hall in 1963 and a year later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and had sons Larry and Brian. Herbert began work in the commissary at Kirtland Air Force Base and after several advancements worked as base procurement as supply buyer completing twenty-two years and retiring at age seventy. He had a passion and hobby for writing poems. Herb was a long-time active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, served many years as treasurer of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, was a founder of the Academy Ridge Neighborhood Association, and hosted Chinese New Year banquets for over thirty years. Memorial services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, January 16th at 4 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers Herbert requests that you donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
        Published on: Wed January 14, 2015

LOVATO, PEGGY age 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born December 22, 1949 to Lucile (Kincaid) and Raymond McKinney. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Peggy retired from the University of New Mexico after almost forty years of employment with the School of Law. A member of Heights First Church of the Nazarene where she served in various capacities including teaching 3rd and 4th graders for many of years. She was preceded in death by her son Mark Lovato; father, Raymon McKinney; and brother, Steve McKinney. Peggy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Danny Lovato; son, Richard Lovato and wife Renee; grandchildren, Joshua Lovato-Perez and Courtney Hern; mother, Lucile McKinney; sisters, Debbie Sisneros, Shelley Nunez and Husband Ralph; brothers, John McKinney, Larry McKinney and wife Martha; mother-in-law, Eleanor Lovato; sister-in-law, Veronica Lovato; and brother-in-law, Alex Lovato. She was Auntie Peggy to many beloved nieces and nephews. She loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed reading and taking long walks in the desert. Along with husband, Danny, Peggy was a member of Christian Rods and Customs. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM, at the Heights First Church of the Nazarene, located at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Barstow NE. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.
        Published on: Wed January 14, 2015

BENNETT, RUSSELL (RUSTY) VANCE Russell ( Rusty ) Vance Bennett,age 53. Born July 29th 1961. A lifelong resident of Albuq. passed peacefully on Dec. 23rd, 2014. He is survived by his parents Jim & Doe Bennett of Albuq.,his sister Trina Cox & husband Larry of Edgewood, N.M., his beloved children Zachary Bennett of Edgewood, N.M.,Sarah & Joshua Bennett & step son Joey Salazar of Bedford, Tx., his aunts Roberta Riddell of Port Orchard, WA. Dee Howard & husband Jim of Magdalena, N.M., & Cherre Braught of Peralta, N.M., his uncle Pete Bennett & wife Virginia of Goldendale, WA., his niece Teila Engh & husband Aaron of Albuq., his cousins Russ Riddell, Rena Mc Clendon, Tonya Rollinson, Russ Bennett, Jason Bennett, & Kalan Koslowski, his ex wives Lesli Bennett & Kim Bennett, his best friends John ( Timbo ) Wimberly & Peri Ann. He was preceded in death by his dear niece Tayah Cox. Rusty, you made your transition into the Higher dimension in freedom, peace & joy. You are & will forever be, deeply loved by all who knew your huge, generous & tender heart, your wry sense of humor, your keen intelligence & your incredible creative skills. Nature was your best friend, God & sanctuary. What you could not make sense of in this world, you were at complete peace with in Nature. Your passions were fishing, boating, snorkeling, camping, skiing, exploring & using your vast creative imagination to build anything. Although you lived in the desert, the mighty ocean was forever in your heart. Rusty, you are so missed & loved by those of us who were lifted by your infectious laughter & touched by your sensitive caring & we feel your Angelic guidance.Thank you! You charted your own course & sailed your own ship. Sail on with our love dear ONE; you are at last in your longed for Hawaii of your heart. A life celebration in your honor will be planned for in the Spring.
        Published on: Sun January 11, 2015

MOTE, EZRA KEITH a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was born on August 27, 1944 to P. Hobart and Mildred (Burton) Mote in Tucumcari, NM. He proudly served and retired from the US Navy. He, also retired from Sandia National Laboratories as a team lead machinist after 40 years of service. He loved to travel, woodworking, and will be remembered for his sense of humor that he maintained throughout his life. He adored his family and teaching Sunday School at St. John Cathedral in Albuquerque. Keith was an organ donation recipient and was an organ donor upon his passing. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vicki A. Mote, of Albuquerque, NM; children, Paula Mote and husband, Edmun Horn, of Rio Rancho, NM, and Frederick Mote and wife, Dellana, of Glendale Heights, IL; grandchildren, Austin and Steven Horn, Cynthia, Jeremy and Geoffrey Mote; brothers, Larry Mote and wife, Nancy, and Douglas Mote and wife, Nellie; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in Grady, NM at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at First United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will be held in Albuquerque, NM at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Hope In The Desert Episcopal Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd NE. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors presented by the US Navy. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Keith's memory to the Scleroderma Foundation at www.scleroderma.org or to the charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Sun January 11, 2015