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Vander Wagen -- Dr. Robert Charles Vander Wagen (Dr. Van), 72, skilled physician, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 in Bullhead City, Arizona. Born in Rehoboth, New Mexico, December 24, 1930. He spent his childhood in and around the Pueblo of Zuni, where his family has been since 1897. Rob's elementary education was spent being taught by his mother in a one-room school house in Zuni. He attended Wasatch Academy (Utah), Calvin College and Seminary, University of Michigan Medical School and University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health. He specialized in Pediatrics and Public Health. He retired in 1982 ending a career of 24 years with the USPHS, Indian Health Service and the State of New Mexico. After retirement, through writing he shared his fascination of the southwest desert with all who love her honest faces. Rob was preceded in death by his brother, Ted; his father, Simon; his mother, Wilhelmina; and his son, Robert Charles II. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty; siblings; Larry Vander Wagen, Bernice Stock, and Ethel Carey; children, Barbara Vander Wagen-Bieniewski, Ruth Garza, Claudia Delaney, Norman Vander Wagen, and Glenna Little. The grandchildren, Wendy, Jacquelyn, Rebecca, Paula, Roxanne, Jared, Rachel, Sarah, Kent, Ross, Joshua, and Caszandra. Also one great-grandchild, Courtney Jo. A multitude of friends and family will remember him for his quick wit and marvelous stories that gladdened our hearts and nourished our souls. He managed to enrich the lives of everyone he met. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at Hope Evangelical Church, 4710 Juan Tabo NE on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. A second Memorial Service is being planned for July in Zuni, New Mexico. The family of Rob Vander Wagen ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a fund that will be a scholarship for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Dr. Van's name. Please send donations to 9104 Atkinson Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
        Published on: Sat June 21, 2003

Bannowsky -- Mary Irene Bannowsky, 84, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 12 years, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003. Irene was born Monday, March 24, 1919 in Farmington, NM to Rosa Belle Stallings, nee Warren, and Lorenzo Stallings who homesteaded in the Waterflow and Fruitland areas of New Mexico. After graduating from high school in 1937, she attended Mt. St. Joseph Junior College in Maple Mount, Kentucky where she earned her AA degree. In 1942 she attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM where she earned a B.A. degree. In 1969, she received her M.Ed from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. Irene taught at Caney High School in Caney, OK and Tse'Bit'ai Middle School in Shiprock, NM for many years. Irene is survived by her daughter, Frances Bannowsky; son, Lovell Alonzo"L.A." Bannowsky, III and wife, Geraldine McBroom of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alyson Munday and husband, Eric of Seattle WA, John Bannowsky of Kihei, Maui, HI, Chris Bannowsky and his wife, Maggie, of Steamboat Springs, CO; great-granddaughter, Grace Mundy; sister, Frances Mahoney of Tucson, AZ; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, John Laurence Bannowsky; grandson, Simon Smith; sister, Pat Ryan and brothers, Warren Stallings and W.H. Charters. Irene was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 29, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE, with Fr. William Pruett, a longtime family friend, Celebrant. Private Ennichement will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Irene's name to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Rd., Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999. Irene is very much loved and will always be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
        Published on: Wed May 28, 2003

Bannowsky -- Mary Irene Bannowsky, 84, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 12 years, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003. Irene was born Monday, March 24, 1919 in Farmington, NM to Rosa Belle Stallings, nee Warren, and Lorenzo Stallings who homesteaded in the Waterflow and Fruitland areas of New Mexico. After graduating from high school in 1937, she attended Mt. St. Joseph Jr. College in Maple Mount, Kentucky where she earned her AA degree. In 1942 she attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM where she earned a B.A. degree. In 1969, she received her Med from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. Irene taught at Caney High School in Caney, OK and Tse'Bit'ai Middle School in Shiprock, NM for many years. Irene is survived by her daughter, Frances Bannowsky; son, Lovell Alonzo"L.A." Bannowsky, III and wife, Geraldine McBroom of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Alyson Munday and husband, Eric of Seattle WA, John Bannowsky of Kihei, Maui, HI, Chris Bannowsky and his wife, Maggie, of Steamboat Springs, CO; great granddaughter, Grace Mundy; sister, Frances Mahoney of Tucson, AZ; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, John Laurence Bannowsky; grandson, Simon Smith; sister, Pat Ryan and brothers, Warren and W.H. Stallings. Irene was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Rosary will be recited Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, May 29, 2003, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE, with Fr. William Pruett, Celebrant. Private Ennichement will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Irene's name to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Rd., Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999. Irene is very much loved and will always be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
        Published on: Sun May 25, 2003

Romero -- Monique Allison and Kasey Jean Romero, 7, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2003 and Saturday, May 10, 2003 respectively. They were born September 7, 1995 to Armando J. and Teresa (Gutierrez) Romero in Albuquerque. They are preceded in death by their father; and great-grandparents, Eulalio and Rebecca Gutierrez of Magdalena, NM. Monique and Kasey are survived by their mother, Teresa of Lemitar, NM; sister, Felisha Romero of Montrose, CO; grandparents, Ben and Sandra Gutierrez of Lemitar; aunt, Patricia Hernandez of Lemitar; uncle, Raul Hernandez of Tucson, AZ; aunt, Charla Alsvig of Hayden, AZ; uncle, Christian Gutierrez of Lemitar; aunt, Juanita Gutierrez of Lemitar; cousins, Damion Gutierrez of Lemitar, Billy and Shauna Barbee of Globe, AZ. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at San Miguel with Father John C. Daniel as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Lemitar Cemetery. Pallbearers are Raul Hernandez, Simon Armijo, Christian Gutierrez, Billy Moore, Horacio Perez, and Michael Gutierrez. Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Martinez, Val Trujillo, Jimmy Gutierrez, Phillip Morrison, Andy Peralta and Manuel Peralta. Arrangements under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
        Published on: Wed May 14, 2003

Cummins -- Dr. Ben Cummins died suddenly Tuesday night, April 15, 2003 in his home. He will always be the much-loved husband of Ann; the father of Martha and Julia; the grandfather of Ben, Julian, Ryan, and Simon; and the loved and respected father-in-law of Derrick and Michael. Ben grew up in Texas, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas in Austin and his MD at Baylor Medical School in Houston. He moved to Minnesota, where he met his wife Ann, to complete his residency in Psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic. He was honored there with a fellowship in Child Psychiatry. He was a faculty member at the University of New Mexico for 23 years and also served as the training director for child and adolescent fellows. He spent his career as he spent his life, selflessly helping others. There was no problem too great nor need too small to escape Ben's attention. From a single flower to an entire symphony, from his closest family to the most distant stranger, Ben gave his all to help. Thanks Ben, for everything. A Memorial gathering will be held Saturday, April 19th, 11:00 a.m. at the UNM Alumni Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. Please send checks made out to NMSO with In Memoriam Dr. Ben M. Cummins in the Memo line to: P.O. Box 30208, Albuquerque, NM, 87190-0208.
        Published on: Fri April 18, 2003

Naranjo -- Ralph Naranjo left his worldly bonds on Monday, April 14, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Naranjo; mother, Lena Limon; brother, Albert Naranjo; sisters, Sadie Martinez and Louise Montoya. Ralph is survived by daughters, Kala Naranjo and Nicole Reneau and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Genaro, Flora and Reneau; brothers, Carlos Naranjo and Henry Limon Jr. of Mira Loma, CA and Jose Limon; sister, Irene Flores of Glendora, CA. and Christine Limon; He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Ralph was a former fire fighter, Director of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 641, as well as a charter member of Los Madrugadores Golf Club. He was currently a resident at Manorcare Sandia. He touched many lives and was a gentle soul. Con Dios, Ralph, y con Amor! A Rosary and prayer service will he held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 609 14th St. SW, on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at San Felipe de Neri Church on Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. �505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed April 16, 2003

Chavez -- Arthur Chavez, 70, a resident of Los Chavez, passed away at his home while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 03, 2003. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Arthur was a Korean War Veteran receiving a Purple Heart and five Bronze Service Stars. He retired from the Civil Service after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tiburcio and Rosina Chavez. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy; four sons, Ronnie and his wife, Teresa, Gene and his wife, Dolores, Dean and his wife, Liz, and Peter; four daughters, Donna Goldkuhl and her husband, Donald, Cathy Buero and her husband, Kenny, Hope of the family home, and Faith and her companion, Mike Padilla; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and eight brothers and sisters, Presey, Corine, Gregorita, Simon, Frank, Tibo, Mary Helen and Nilda. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 06, 2003 at 1:30pm followed by a rosary at 2:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 07, 2003 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
        Published on: Sat April 05, 2003

Simon -- Otto H. R. Simon Jr., age 69, an Albuquerque resident, passed away on March 23, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Denise Simon of the family home; sons, Otto Herman Franz Simon III and wife, Lucy Annette of Corrales, Franz Joseph Otto Simon II of Bernalillo; sister, Gloria Long of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Patricia Monique Desiree Simon. Otto was a member of the Mason Lodge #60 and the Shriners. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2003 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow in Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE and serving, as Pallbearers are Otto Simon III, Franz Simon II, James Long, Felipe Munoz, Dale Ruth, and Bob Yuhas. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Thu March 27, 2003

Simon -- Otto H. R. Simon Jr., age 69, an Albuquerque resident, passed away on March 23, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Denise Simon of the family home; sons, Otto Herman Franz Simon III and wife, Lucy Annette of Corrales, Franz Joseph Otto Simon II of Bernalillo; sister, Gloria Long of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Patricia Monique Desiree Simon. Otto was a member of the Mason Lodge #60 and the Shriners. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2003 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow in Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE and serving, as Pallbearers are Otto Simon III, Franz Simon II, James Long, Felipe Munoz, Dale Ruth, and Bob Yuhas. Arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
        Published on: Wed March 26, 2003

Pineda -- Raymond Pineda, Sr., The family of Raymond Pineda, Sr., longtime resident of Albuquerque, sadly announces that Raymond, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, brother, teacher, mentor and friend, joined his beloved wife, Emily, in the arms of God this past Sunday, February 23rd. Raymond is survived by daughter, Emily M. Ederer and her husband Charles J. Ederer of Albuquerque; their children Robert G. Ederer, his wife Wendy, their children Matthew and Leanna; Charles D. Ederer, his wife Cassie Ederer and their son Alexander, of San Francisco, California; sons, Rayond Pineda II, his wife Mary B. Pineda, of Santa Fe, and their daughter Ana Cristina Pineda, of Flagstaff, Arizona, Peter S. Pineda of Albuquerque, Dana Pineda of Santa Fe, and their son Joshua Pineda of Albuquerque, and Charles A. Pineda, his wife Claire B. Pineda, and their children, Simon T. Pineda, Erin R. Pineda and Lauren M. Pineda of Santa Fe; sisters, Irene Pineda and Ester Morales of El Paso Texas; many nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Pineda and Holguin families, all over the country; and friends, too numerous to count. Prayer Vigil and Shared Rememberance will be held Friday, February 28th, 6:00 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas NE, at the University of New Mexico. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m., at Aquinas Newman Center. A reception and celebration of Raymond's Life will be held immediately following the Funeral Mass, at the family residence, 1506 Ridgecrest Dr. SE in Albuquerque. For those wishing to, donations may be made to The University of New Mexico Foundation, College of Pharmacy for the purpose of providing support of Pharmacy students. Checks may be mailed to: John A. Pieper, Dean, UNMF College of Pharmacy, MCSC09 5360, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri February 28, 2003