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RAMIREZ -- PETE PEDRO (BUDDY) Age 75, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Rose; daughter, Angela; son, Arthur and his wife, Christina; four grandsons, Joseph, Brent and Michael Ramirez and Jacob Hall; siblings, Richard and his wife, Lela, Theresa Ortega, Max and his wife, Eva and Margaret Correa and her husband, Floyd; godson, Larry Leyba; goddaughters, Joyce Vigil and Debbie Trujillo; and many nieces and nephews. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Malaquias Ramirez; mother, Rosa Ramirez; his beloved son, Anthony (Tony) Ramirez; his brother, Sam Ramirez; niece, Judith Hogrefe and nephew, Samuel Ramirez. Buddy was born and raised in Springer, NM and later attended New Mexico Highlands University where he played football. He began his career with the NM Department of Corrections in 1956 and retired in 1985. During this time, he joined the NM National Guard and later transferred to the USAF Reserves, where he served during Operation Desert Storm. A Celebration of Buddy's Life will be held on February 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at French-Westside Chapel. Interment with full military honors will take place at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Pete at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Wed February 01, 2012

GARCIA -- VIOLA R. Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque since the mid 1950's, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. She was born in Ault, CO on May 13, 1931, the daughter of Abencio and Esquibula (de Aguero) Romero. In 1993, she was preceded in death by her husband Placido. Viola is survived by her children, Lorraine V. Clifford of San Diego, CA, Patricia G. Chalus and husband Keith of Phillips, WI and Raymond Anthony Garcia and companion Donna Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughter, Katarina Intermont and husband Joshua of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Dolores Arellano of Springer, NM and Roberta Ortiz of Denver, CO; and brother, Frank Romero and wife Diane of Corona, CA. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012 at Queen Of Heaven Catholic Church on 5311 Phoenix Ave NE, Albuquerque. Mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. A Reception at Daniels Family Funeral Services at 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE will follow the Mass. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Viola's memory to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Viola's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Thu January 12, 2012

GALLEGOS -- ROBERT LEE Age 64, died January 3rd, 2012 in Houston, TX with his wife, daughter and friends by his side. He was born July 1947 in Springer, NM to Natividad and Frances Gallegos. He grew up in Northern New Mexico until his family moved to Albuquerque in 1957. Robert Served in the Marine Corps and attended the University of New Mexico for History and Liberal Arts. He married Kathryn White in June 1972 and worked for the State of New Mexico until his retirement with the NM State Treasurers office in 2006. Robert was an active member of Desert Springs Church where he devoted much of his time and effort. He was an avid sportsman and collector. Robert was also active in politics and was a member of the Democratic Party of NM where he served on NM State Central Committee for several years. Robert is survived by his wife, Kathryn and four children, Christina and husband, Jesus; Melissa; Samantha and fiance, Daniel; son, Tyree; six grandchildren, Saul, Jaide, Caleb, Hazel, Holly and Madison; mother, Frances and six siblings. He was preceded in death by his father and six siblings. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd, Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 10:00 am at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, Pastor Kelly officiating. A reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM., at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Desert Springs Church. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Steven Curley and his team of doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center for their loving care and continued fight against Robert's cancer. Also, a special thanks to Arthur Gradi, Marvin Gibson and Joe Romero for their support and fellowship to Robert in the hospital. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue January 10, 2012

GALLEGOS -- ROBERT LEE Robert Gallegos, 64, died January 3rd, 2012 in Houston, TX with his wife, daughter and friends by his side. He was born July 1947 in Springer, NM to Natividad and Frances Gallegos. He grew up in Northern New Mexico until his family moved to Albuquerque in 1957. Robert Served in the Marine Corps and attended the University of New Mexico for History and Liberal Arts. He married Kathryn White in June 1972 and worked for the State of New Mexico until his retirement with the NM State Treasurers office in 2006. Robert was an active member of Desert Springs Church where he devoted much of his time and effort. He was an avid sportsman and collector. Robert was also active in politics and was a member of the Democratic Party of NM where he served on NM State Central Committee for several years. Robert is survived by his wife, Kathryn and four children, Christina and husband, Jesus; Melissa; Samantha and fiance, Daniel; son, Tyree; six grandchildren, Saul, Jaide, Caleb, Hazel, Holly and Madison; mother, Frances and six siblings. He was preceded in death by his father and six siblings. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd, Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 10:00 am at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, Pastor Kelly officiating. A reception will be held at the church immediately following services. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM., at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Desert Springs Church. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Steven Curley and his team of doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center for their loving care and continued fight against Robert's cancer. Also, a special thanks to Arthur Gradi, Marvin Gibson and Joe Romero for their support and fellowship to Robert in the hospital. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun January 08, 2012

MUNRO -- CAROL JULIA Age 74, died Monday morning at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque after suffering a cardiac arrest at her home Sunday afternoon. She had lived, worked and thrived with a serious heart condition for more than 20 years. Carol was born on June 2, 1937, in New York City, to Charles Cohen and Eda (Grelick) Cohen. After the death of her father, Carol was raised by Eda and other relatives on the Mohegan Colony near Peekskill, N.Y. The colony, an anarchist collective, inspired Carol's passion for nature, art and education. Her Russian and French relatives gave her a cosmopolitan outlook on living. She studied art at Bennington College in Vermont for two years and then went to work for her beloved Uncle Andre in Manhattan. She met her husband-to-be, Warren "Wally" Anthony Munro, over the phone when his work for American Express led him to call her uncle's firm. The remainder of her life would be dedicated to the happiness of Wally and their children. The two became life partners in 1962, and lived a bohemian life in Greenwich Village, where Carol frequently performed as a folk singer, including a performance at the famous Circle in the Square. Son Bruce Alexander Munro was born in 1968, and the family moved in 1969 to an ancestral Munro home on the moors of Scotland where Wally wrote and Carol lived as a homemaker. After the birth of their daughter, Eda May Munro, in 1972, the family moved to Murcia in Andalucia, Spain, where Carol taught the family, which added Thomas Charles Munro in 1975 and Robert Roy Munro in 1978, while Wally taught private English lessons. In 1979 the family moved to Albuquerque, where Wally performed a variety of jobs while Carol worked as a secretary for Bechtel (on the WIPP Project), First Presbyterian Church and the American Lung Association, and then began a career of nearly three decades as a medical transcriptionist. Over the course of her career, Carol worked at the Lovelace, Presbyterian and UNM hospitals, as well as the Heart Hospital of New Mexico and the former Wyoming Day Surgery. Wally died in 1994 after a long battle with cancer, and after her last child graduated from high school Carol moved back to New York state, living in Yonkers, N.Y., and working at Lawrence Hospital from 1999 to 2002. She then returned to Albuquerque, where she lived out the rest of her life with her beloved son Bruce. She retired in late 2010. She was kind and generous with her children, sacrificing her own comfort and her limited income for their sake throughout her life. Carol was a talented artist in pencil, pen-and-ink and watercolors. She was a voracious reader of the classics and had a particular love for the novels of Charles Dickens. She was a talented and inspiring teacher whose children distinguished themselves at Harvard, Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic and UNM. She was a talented alto singer who studied with local teachers and sang as a soloist and chorister with a number of church choirs, including a long stint at First Presbyterian, where she was a member. She sang with the choir at Trinity United Methodist under the direction of her son Thomas in her final years. She loved train travel, gardening, decorating her home, collecting art books and antiquing. In her late life she became a writer, completing the novel "Bittersweet," a fictionalized account of life at Mohegan Colony, shortly before her death. She leaves sister Susie Springer; brother-in-law Jack Springer, both of the Bronx; sons Thomas, Bruce and Robert, of Albuquerque; daughter, Eda, of Tokyo, Japan; daughters-in-law Cristina (Olcott) Munro and Heather Hansen-Munro; granddaughers Britton Hansen and Clara Hansen-Munro; grandsons Reece Munro and Spencer Hansen-Munro, all of Albuquerque; cousin Arthur Grelick, of Chicago; cousins David Milford and Elizabeth Milford, of Albuquerque; and numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Trinity United Methodist Church, which is located at 3715 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque's Nob Hill, with a reception to follow at Carol and Bruce's home.
        Published on: Sun November 20, 2011

BELL -- OLIVE LANCE McCASKILL December 22, 1915 - July 26, 2011 Was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on December 22, 1915. She married Saul Bell in August of 1937 and they made their home in Albuquerque shortly thereafter. Olive and Saul raised nine children and shared 59 happy years of marriage. Olive was a gifted and captivating storyteller, an avid reader, and a lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She marveled at the world and modeled an attitude of curiosity and passion for her children and grandchildren. Olive embodied a spirit of adventure and boldness, and gave each of her descendants a deep appreciation for their family history. Olive was preceded in death by her husband Saul Bell and her son Mandel Bell. She leaves behind a nephew, Jamie McCaskill; 36 direct descendants including her eight living children: Elizabeth, Hugh (Margaret), Eddie (Pam), Neil, Alan (Audrey), Martin (Paula Crevoshay), Molly (Charles Springer), Bruce (Darcel); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); three great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Olive's name to the New Mexico Library for the Blind (1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, 87507-5166), a great program that provided her pleasure and sanity for over 17 years, or Open Space Alliance (P.O. Box 91265, Albuquerque, NM 87199), because Olive valued the preservation of New Mexico's beautiful open space and enjoyed seeing the bright green of their sorghum field from her south garden. We cherish our memories of her and will pass her stories on and on. Olive's family wishes to thank our many friends and relatives for their support and thoughtfulness. An open house memorial celebration of Olive's life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, in the Olive and Saul Bell Plaza of Bosque School, anytime between 10am-1pm (4000 Learning Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120).
        Published on: Sun September 18, 2011

BELL -- OLIVE LANCE McCASKILL December 22, 1915 - July 26, 2011 Was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on December 22, 1915. She married Saul Bell in August of 1937 and they made their home in Albuquerque shortly thereafter. Olive and Saul raised nine children and shared 59 happy years of marriage. Olive was a gifted and captivating storyteller, an avid reader, and a lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She marveled at the world and modeled an attitude of curiosity and passion for her children and grandchildren. Olive embodied a spirit of adventure and boldness, and gave each of her descendants a deep appreciation for their family history. Olive was preceded in death by her husband Saul Bell and her son Mandel Bell. She leaves behind a nephew, Jamie McCaskill; 36 direct descendants including her eight living children: Elizabeth, Hugh (Margaret), Eddie (Pam), Neil, Alan (Audrey), Martin (Paula Crevoshay), Molly (Charles Springer), Bruce (Darcel); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); three great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Olive's name to the New Mexico Library for the Blind (1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, 87507-5166), a great program that provided her pleasure and sanity for over 17 years, or Open Space Alliance (P.O. Box 91265, Albuquerque, NM 87199), because Olive valued the preservation of New Mexico's beautiful open space and enjoyed seeing the bright green of their sorghum field from her south garden. We cherish our memories of her and will pass her stories on and on. Olive's family wishes to thank our many friends and relatives for their support and thoughtfulness. An open house memorial celebration of Olive's life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, in the Olive and Saul Bell Plaza of Bosque School, anytime between 10am-1pm (4000 Learning Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120).
        Published on: Sat September 17, 2011

CLAY -- DAN COLE Age 80, was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since May 2011 and a lifelong resident of Quay County. Dan passed away at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was born in Solano, NM and graduated from Springer High School in 1950. Dan was a true cowboy who loved the western way of life and spent his life working ranches across New Mexico. Dan enjoyed raising his dogs, restoring classic cars, and collecting antiques. Most of all, Dan enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren. If you asked Dan what was the most important part of life, he would always say family. Dan (Papa) will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte, of 35 years; daughters, Patricia Jackson, Dana Reed (Alan), Mary Liles, Robin Smith (Jarrell), Vicki Feerer, Danelle Earle (Leland); 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister, Merle Kercheville; and brothers, Gene and Carl Cole. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. A Celebration of Dan's Life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at French-Lomas Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dan's memory to Friends of New Mexico Youth Academy PO Box 21033 Albuquerque, NM 87154. Please visit our online guestbook for Dan at: RememberTheirStory.com French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM (505)275-3500
        Published on: Fri September 09, 2011

CHAVEZ -- MARIA VICENTA ADELICIA LUCIA Bess C. Chavez, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bess was born in Adelino, New Mexico December 13, 1916. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ralph I. Chavez in 2003; her parents, Antonio Chavez and Esquipula Chavez; her brothers, Elias Chavez of San Francisco, CA and E.J. Chavez of Denver, CO; her sisters, Sally Barth and Anne Roybal Romero of Albuquerque, NM. Bess is survived by her five children, Abe Chavez and wife Betty of Pueblo, CO, Rose Gilbert and husband Jim also of Pueblo, CO, Gloria Baca and husband Carlos, Cathy Chavez, Ralph A. Chavez and Mary Garcia all of Albuquerque, NM; 16 grandchildren, Cindy Brandich and husband Rick of Colorado Springs, CO, Yvonne Curtis of Denver, CO, Arlene Pope and husband Mike of Glenwood, IA, Liz Chavez of Denver, CO, Ron Gilbert and wife Kary of Dallas, TX, Jim Gilbert and wife Elubia of Rapid City, SD, Jeanne Schweiger and husband Tim of Temicula, CA, Michelle Gilbert and husband Rick Arnold of Loveland, CO, Vince Gilbert of Albuquerque, NM Carlos Baca, Jr. and wife Ann of Atlanta, GA, Chris Baca, Geri Stahl, Dennis Baca and wife Kathy, David Baca and wife Jolene all of Albuquerque, NM, Angela West of Germantown, MD and Daniel Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; 32 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Bess is also survived by her sisters, Lily Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM and Jane Springer of Santa Fe, NM. Also our friend Margaret Olona. A special thank you to Mary Garcia and her mother Nola Romero who provided round the clock care for mom during our most difficult times. A thank you to Bernice Sandoval and Darlene Archibeque from Vista Care Hospice who came every day to help mom. A thank you to Dr. Carla Herman who has always provided our family with compassion and comfort during our most difficult times. We would like to share some special words that were written for Mom from a special church friend: "We want to thank you so much for all you've given us - Your great persistence in attending mass despite the pain and discomfort ( that darned knee!!), your wonderful smile on that beautiful face with the "skin you love to touch", your terrific attitude, what a role model you've been to your family and friends!.. May God bless you and "hold you in the Palm of His Hand"! Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren Cindy Brandich, Yvonne Chavez, Vince Gilbert, Carlos Baca Jr., Chris Baca, David Baca, Dennis Baca, Daniel Chavez, Jim Gilbert Jr, and friend Bob Nadolny. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Bess's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Thu August 18, 2011

CHAVEZ -- MARIA VICENTA ADELICIA LUCIA Bess C. Chavez, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bess was born in Adelino, New Mexico December 13, 1916. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ralph I. Chavez in 2003; her parents, Antonio Chavez and Esquipula Chavez; her brothers, Elias Chavez of San Francisco, CA and E.J. Chavez of Denver, CO; her sisters, Sally Barth and Anne Roybal Romero of Albuquerque, NM. Bess is survived by her five children, Abe Chavez and wife Betty of Pueblo, CO, Rose Gilbert and husband Jim also of Pueblo, CO, Gloria Baca and husband Carlos, Cathy Chavez, Ralph A. Chavez and Mary Garcia all of Albuquerque, NM; 16 grandchildren, Cindy Brandich and husband Rick of Colorado Springs, CO, Yvonne Curtis of Denver, CO, Arlene Pope and husband Mike of Glenwood, IA, Liz Chavez of Denver, CO, Ron Gilbert and wife Kary of Dallas, TX, Jim Gilbert and wife Elubia of Rapid City, SD, Jeanne Schweiger and husband Tim of Temicula, CA, Michelle Gilbert and husband Rick Arnold of Loveland, CO, Vince Gilbert of Albuquerque, NM Carlos Baca, Jr. and wife Ann of Atlanta, GA, Chris Baca, Geri Stahl, Dennis Baca and wife Kathy, David Baca and wife Jolene all of Albuquerque, NM, Angela West of Germantown, MD and Daniel Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; 32 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Bess is also survived by her sisters, Lily Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM and Jane Springer of Santa Fe, NM. Also our friend Margaret Olona. A special thank you to Mary Garcia and her mother Nola Romero who provided round the clock care for mom during our most difficult times. A thank you to Bernice Sandoval and Darlene Archibeque from Vista Care Hospice who came every day to help mom. A thank you to Dr. Carla Herman who has always provided our family with compassion and comfort during our most difficult times. We would like to share some special words that were written for Mom from a special church friend: "We want to thank you so much for all you've given us - Your great persistence in attending mass despite the pain and discomfort ( that darned knee!!), your wonderful smile on that beautiful face with the "skin you love to touch", your terrific attitude, what a role model you've been to your family and friends!.. May God bless you and "hold you in the Palm of His Hand"! Visitations will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 form 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Carlisle Chapel. The Rosary will be led by Margaret Olona. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren Cindy Brandich, Yvonne Chavez, Vince Gilbert, Carlos Baca Jr., Chris Baca, David Baca, Dennis Baca, Daniel Chavez, Jim Gilbert Jr, and friend Bob Nadolny. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Bess's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Wed August 17, 2011