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POWELL -- Jerry Powell Sr., age 70, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque joined his wife, Carroll in Heaven on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carroll; sister, Carolyn Card; and father, Henry Powell. He is survived by his mother, Mary; siblings, Jack and Barbara; children, JC and Kristy; daughter-in-law, Leann; grandsons, Troy and Ryan; sister-in-law, Linda; nephews, Rick and Ed; and niece, Jacque; and numerous other family members and friends who loved him dearly. Jerry attended Valley High School, then served proudly in the US Navy. He retired from Sandia Labs as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his family. He was a member of the NRA and the NMMRA, specifically team owner of Powell Racing. Jerry was an avid coin and lighter collector. He was a dog lover. He was also a loving and caring family man, and a loyal friend with a great sense of humor. Jerry was a creative fabricator and welder. He believed in and had faith in Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He was a great man who will be dearly missed. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM with interment to follow. Please visit the online guestbook for Jerry at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun January 16, 2011

VALDEZ -- Ida M. Valdez, 78, loving, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2011. Ida was born March 23, 1932 in Domingo, NM. Ida enjoyed spending time with her family and was very active within her church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ida is survived by her loving children Nick Valdez, and Dolores Nunez and husband Ed all of Albuquerque, NM; one grandchild Nicholas Nunez; nieces Joan Yedin and Elaine Navarrette; nephews Lawrence Sanchez and Tony Gutierrez and numerous other friends and family. Ida was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis R. Valdez of 37 years, two sisters, Viola Sanchez and Julia Gutierrez. Ida will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Visitation will take place in the Chapel of Angels of Garcia Mortuary, Monday January 17, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reciting of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW.; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., with Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Ida's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Sun January 16, 2011

FISHER -- Margaret Verna "Van" Fisher, died peacefully on December 18, 2010, being freed from the struggles of this mortal life and her failing earthly body and now resting in the loving arms of her Lord. Van was born in Sawyer, Michigan, to Joseph and Mary Ruth Parren, on March 8, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Pearl Wennerberg; first husband Richard Olive, the father of her four children; second husband, Niveo Fisher, the love of her life; and her first child, Jack Norman Olive. She is survived by her sisters, Nerma Pearson and 'Feetz' Cornwell, "fifth" sister Katie Garrabrant; children, Leslie Ray Olive and wife Soccoro, Debra Dian 'DD' Urrutia and husband Saul, and Merri Ruth Lewis and life partner Robert Setchell; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; 'grand-cats and grand-dogs, and friends and loved ones. Van grew up during the Depression and World War II on her parent's dairy farm, and at four years old, suffered from double pneumonia, pleurisy, and empyema. Although the doctors didn't think she would survive, she did and at 16, had the damaged tissue of her left lung removed, with advice that her body could not tolerate childbearing if she lived that long. While in high school, she, like many young ladies, held jobs normally held by men, who were oversees fighting the war, and worked at the 'Warren Featherbone Factory' making corsets and rain gear. She graduated from New Troy High School in 1943, attended Michigan City Business School for a time and then started working for Michigan Bell as a telephone operator on a 'cord board' in Benton Harbor in 1944, transferring to Mountain Bell in Albuquerque in 1949, coming west for her health to the desert of New Mexico. She met Richard Olive and they married in July, 1950, moved to Wichita, Kansas and she worked assembling airplanes for Cessna. They returned to Albuquerque in 1954, and Van worked for Mountain Bell until she retired in 1983. For many years, she earned money for her children's Christmas gifts by creating and selling beautiful doll clothes. Van and Dick divorced in 1971. Four years later she met and married Niveo Fisher, a Shriner and an Elk. Evenings after work, they often danced at the Elks club. She and Niveo played in the Palo Duro Senior Band, serenading many senior gatherings, she on the melodica and he on the flute and piccolo, and traveling around the country to Shrine conventions. Following Niveo's death in 1980, she traveled with a faith group as a missionary providing song around the world, including Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Czechoslovakia, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, Moorea, Tahiti, England, Scotland, and Wales. After her retirement, she did pet and home sitting and caring for elderly friends. She was active in volunteer groups and activities throughout her life. She was on a hot air balloon chase crew during early Balloon Fiestas, was an avid reader and a certified tutor for "Literacy Volunteers of America", and volunteered at libraries throughout her life. She sang and played the piano in the high school Glee Club and in her church growing up, later, she taught Sunday school, worked in the church library, drove the church van to pick up seniors and deliver children home after church activities, and served as head usher for several years. She was a life-long blood donor, accumulating over 50 pints of whole blood and platelets given. A lifelong Republican, she always voted and 'worked the polls' for years as both presiding judge and general poll official. Van was an environmentalist before it was popular - using the sun to make sun tea and dry fruits, picking up others' trash, collecting aluminum cans to recycle, purchasing one of the first Prius cars in Albuquerque. She loved to garden, even if it was just a few tomatoes at her apartment, where she served as resident attendant for many years. She was an active supporter of the Shrine Children's Hospitals through her activities in the Daughters of the Nile, serving as a Chorister and Lady of the Gates, and as a 'Call Girl' for the Honored Ladies Shriners' widows group. Even though she never learned to swim, she 'did laps' and water aerobics at the Horn YMCA regularly. She loved to travel on trains, wear hats, and collect bears, hot air balloon memorabilia, and Fenton custard glass. She enjoyed wearing bright, pretty clothes and jewelry, and was Beauchamp Jewelers' longest customer before her death. Although she claimed to be a shy person, she had an exuberant and generous spirit. Her philosophy in life was that she was not put on this earth just to take up space but to help others. She had a strong and abiding faith in God and looked forward to joining Him with joyful anticipation. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Van Fisher will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE (www.firstpresabq.org) on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Van would wish you to donate to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children (c/o Ballut Abyad Shrine, 6600 Zuni SE, Alb., NM 87108), the In-As-Much fund at First Presbyterian Church, or give a pint of blood to your local blood bank.
        Published on: Sat January 15, 2011

VALDEZ -- Ida M. Valdez, 78, loving, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2011. Ida was born March 23, 1932 in Domingo, NM. Ida enjoyed spending time with her family and was very active within her church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ida is survived by her loving children Nick Valdez, and Dolores Nunez and husband Ed all of Albuquerque, NM; one grandchild Nicholas Nunez; nieces Joan Yedin and Elaine Navarrette; nephews Lawrence Sanchez and Tony Gutierrez and numerous other friends and family. Ida was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis R. Valdez of 37 years, two sisters, Viola Sanchez and Julia Gutierrez. Ida will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Visitation will take place in the Chapel of Angels of Garcia Mortuary, Monday January 17, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reciting of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave NW.; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., with Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Ida's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Sat January 15, 2011

FISHER -- Margaret Verna "Van" Fisher, died peacefully on December 18, 2010, being freed from the struggles of this mortal life and her failing earthly body and now resting in the loving arms of her Lord. Van was born in Sawyer, Michigan, to Joseph and Mary Ruth Parren, on March 8, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Pearl Wennerberg; first husband Richard Olive, the father of her four children; second husband, Niveo Fisher, the love of her life; and her first child, Jack Norman Olive. She is survived by her sisters, Nerma Pearson and 'Feetz' Cornwell, 'fifth sister Katie Garrabrant; children, Leslie Ray Olive and wife Soccoro, Debra Dian 'DD' Urrutia and husband Saul, and Merri Ruth Lewis and life partner Robert Setchell; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; 'grand-cats and grand-dogs, and friends and loved ones. Van grew up during the Depression and World War II on her parent's dairy farm, and at four years old, suffered from double pneumonia, pleurisy, and empyema. Although the doctors didn't think she would survive, she did and at 16, had the damaged tissue of her left lung removed, with advice that her body could not tolerate childbearing if she lived that long. While in high school, she, like many young ladies, held jobs normally held by men, who were oversees fighting the war, and worked at the 'Warren Featherbone Factory' making corsets and rain gear. She graduated from New Troy High School in 1943, attended Michigan City Business School for a time and then started working for Michigan Bell as a telephone operator on a 'cord board' in Benton Harbor in 1944, transferring to Mountain Bell in Albuquerque in 1949, coming west for her health to the desert of New Mexico. She met Richard Olive and they married in July, 1950, moved to Wichita, Kansas and she worked assembling airplanes for Cessna. They returned to Albuquerque in 1954, and Van worked for Mountain Bell until she retired in 1983. For many years, she earned money for her children's Christmas gifts by creating and selling beautiful doll clothes. Van and Dick divorced in 1971. Four years later she met and married Niveo Fisher, a Shriner and and Elk. Evenings after work, they often danced at the Elks club. She and Niveo Fisher played in the Palo Duro Senior Band, serenading many senior gatherings, she on the melodica and he on the flute and piccolo, and traveling around the country to Shrine conventions. Following Niveo's death in 1980, she traveled with a faith group as a missionary providing song around the world, including Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Czechoslovakia, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, Moorea, Tahiti, England, Scotland, and Wales. After her retirement, she did pet and home sitting and caring for elderly friends. She was active in volunteer groups and activities throughout her life. She was on a hot air balloon chase crew during early Balloon Fiestas, was an avid reader and a certified tutor for' Literacy Volunteers of America', and volunteered at libraries throughout her life. She sang and played the piano in the high school Glee Club and in her church growing up, later, she taught Sunday school, worked in the church library, drove the church van to pick up seniors and deliver children home after church activities, and served as head usher for several years She was a life-long blood donor, accumulating over 50 pints of whole blood and platelets given. A lifelong Republican, she always voted and 'worked the polls' for years as both presiding judge and general poll official. Van was an environmentalist before it was popular - using the sun to make sun tea and dry fruits, picking up others' trash, collecting aluminum cans to recycle, purchasing one of the first Prius cars in Albuquerque. She loved to garden, even if it was just a few tomatoes at her apartment, where she served as resident attendant for many years. She was an active supporter of the Shrine Children's Hospitals through her activities in the Daughters of the Nile, serving as a Chorister and Lady of the Gates, and as a 'Call Girl' for the Honored Ladies Shriners' widows group. Even though she never learned to swim, she 'did laps' and water aerobics at the Horn YMCA regularly. She loved to travel on trains, wear hats, and collect bears, hot air balloon memorabilia, and Fenton custard glass. She enjoyed wearing bright, pretty clothes and jewelry, and was Beauchamp Jewelers' longest customer before her death. Although she claimed to be a shy person, she had an exuberant and generous spirit. Her philosophy in life was that she was not put on this earth just to take up space but to help others. She had a strong and abiding faith in God and looked forward to joining Him with joyful anticipation. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Van Fisher will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE (www.firstpresabq.org) on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Van would wish you to donate to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children (c/o Ballut Abyad Shrine, 6600 Zuni SE, Alb., NM 87108), the In-As-Much fund at First Presbyterian Church, or give a pint of blood to your local blood bank.
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2011

FOSTER -- Charles E. Foster, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2011. Mr. Foster moved to Albuquerque in 1960, working for the USAF as an airplane mechanic and also in the motor pool. Charles is survived by his children, Teri A. Stamps, Jill M. Foster, Charlotte Renee Wilson, Charles Bernard Foster, Tanya Benita Foster, Kyla E-Faye Foster and Kevin Eason Foster. Mr. Foster was a member of the American Legion Post #99. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, and a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Those of you who wish to leave condolences for the family are encouraged to do so at: www.danielsfamily.com. Charles' care has been entrusted to DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES 3113 Carlisle Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2011

FUENTES -- Soledad "Sally" Fuentes was born on February 16, 1929 and went with her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2011. Soledad was preceded by death by her loving parents; all seven of her siblings; beloved daughter; son; and great-grandson. She is survived by daughter Annie Garcia; daughter Lupe Padilla and husband Charles; son Sammy Koike and wife Marie, son Christopher Fuentes, daughter Melissa Diaz and husband Jaime; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.She was loved by so many and will leave a lasting void in so many hearts. Goodbye Mamma, Grandma, GG, and best friend, we will all miss you dearly. Cremation interment will take place at Mt.Calvary Chapel in Mt. Calvary Cemetery 1900 Edith Blvd. NE, on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.Reception to follow immediately after at Moose Lodge #1517 2121 Edith Blvd. NE. Many thanks to our family and friends for your support in our time of sorrow.
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2011

PARKS -- Lori Anne Forehand Parks, 46, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1964 in Elk City, OK to Adrian Gerald Forehand and Nancy Kyle Bonar Forehand. Her mother's clan is Graham - Scotland. Lori holds an Associates Degree in accounting and was employed as CFO for Resource Associates in Farmington. She loved baking, working with flowers, doing crafts and equine. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Adrian Gerald Forehand; grandparents, Edward Bonar, Mary Thomson Bonar Samson, Nurni W. Forehand and Adria Sawyer Forehand. She is survived by her husband, Tom Rodney Parks; daughter, Bethany Alyssa Parks; her mother, Nancy Kyle Bonar Forehand; and brother, David Ian Forehand. Visitation for Lori will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.. at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Bloomfield with Pastor Lamar Morin officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Farmington. Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Lori is in the care of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington. (505) 325-8688
        Published on: Fri January 14, 2011

DUNNE -- Frances Dunne, 102, passed away suddenly at her home on January 11, 2011. A 16 year resident of Albuquerque, Frances loved the west and the beautiful mountains of New Mexico. She spent her childhood in Queens, NY. Her early adult life in St. Albans, NY and her later adult life in Bethpage, NY, before moving west to Albuquerque. Frances was preceded in death by two husbands, Edwin Johnson and Daniel Dunne, Sr. and three step children from her first marriage. She leaves behind her daughter Susan and son-in-law Daniel Dunne, Jr.; grandson, Evan Dunne and wife Tracey; great-grandson Aidan; 18 step-children; and step-great-grandchildren. Frances was the youngest of ten children born to German immigrants Fred and Kathryn Schiefer. She was a survivor of the 1918 flu epidemic that ravaged much of the world. She was a long term adult Girl Scout volunteer who was a dedicated worker in that organization for 50 years. She will be greatly missed by her family as she was greatly loved. She was a unique and wonderful lady. Friends may visit French ~ Lomas Chapel on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at French ~ Lomas Chapel on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Frances at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu January 13, 2011

FOSTER -- Charles E. Foster, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2011. Mr. Foster moved to Albuquerque in 1960, working for the USAF as an airplane mechanic and also in the motor pool. Charles is survived by his children, Teri A. Stamps, Jill M. Foster, Charlotte Renee Wilson, Charles Bernard Foster, Tanya Benita Foster, Kyla E-Faye Foster and Kevin Eason Foster. Mr. Foster was a member of the American Legion Post #99. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, and a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Those of you who wish to leave condolences for the family are encouraged to do so at: www.danielsfamily.com. Charles' care has been entrusted to DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES 3113 Carlisle Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188
        Published on: Thu January 13, 2011