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VANDI -- Queento L. "Tex" Vandi passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Carla Brown of Albuquerque; son, Mark Vandi and wife, Cyndi of Los Lunas; two grandchildren, Tiffany Wright and Jarrett Vandi and wife, Lorretta; and six great-grandchildren, William, Riley, Jordyn, Allyssa, Addisson, and Josh. Tex was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and his beloved grandson Luke. He was born on January 20, 1922 in Lehigh, IA to Enrico and Matilda Vandi. Tex loved New Mexico weather, turquoise and silver, stock market, fishing, traveling and family get-togethers. He worked for Sandia Laboratories for 32 years, retiring in 1984. Tex was a kind person whose presence will be missed. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at French- Wyoming Chapel, Monday, December 27, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Tex at www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon December 20, 2010

GRANT -- Bertha L., 95, of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, December 17, 2010, at her home. Bertha was born January 18, 1915, in Trenton, NJ, to Joseph Lester and Alice Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband, and her only son, Alan S. Grant, who died as the result of an accident in Albuquerque, in May 1989--caused by a drunk driver--with 13 DWIs on his record. The loss of Alan created an empty space in Bertha's life, as they were very close, and did so many things together. Bertha occasionally attended church at Hoffman Town Baptist Church. Bertha moved to Los Alamos in 1963 from Trenton, going to work for LANL, where she worked for four years, before moving to Albuquerque, in 1967, transferring to SNLA, from where she retired in Jan 1984. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, and getting together with her co-workers on a regular basis from SNLA--which usually included getting together at the many ABQ local restaurants for lunches--and especially desserts. Her more frequent friends included, but not limited to: Alice White, Virginia DeWitt, Kay Hoffman (for extensive card playing sessions), and Dorothee Senich. Berthas's wonderful home/yard in the NE Heights was getting to be a little much for her to keep up, so she opted to move into the Bear Canyon Estates Retirement Residences. Here she enjoyed the views of the Sandia Mountains to the East, and views of ABQ to the South--from her two covered balconies--from the 3rd floor of her building--picking it out during the construction stage of the facility. It was a beautiful/picturesque location. She enjoyed this lifestyle for about 20 yrs. The necessity of having a little more help, prompted Bertha to move into the Assisted Living area of Fairwinds, Rio Rancho in Dec 2009. Daniels Family Funeral Services will be in charge of the funeral arrangements, and entombment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, next to her son, Alan Grant. A Memorial Service, conducted by Don Hendricks, Lay Leader of the Dolores, CO UMC will tentatively be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please verify the time with Daniels Funeral Services at 505.821.0010. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Bertha Grant, to Civitan International, PO Box 130744, Birmingham, AL 35213-9744--of which Alan was a long time member.
        Published on: Sun December 19, 2010

BYRN -- Cary M., 55, of Albuquerque, passed away on December 13th, 2010, at home. Ms. Byrn was born on January 19th, 1955, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to John and Nanelou Byrn. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Ms. Byrn attended APS schools and graduated from Valley High School in 1972. She is survived by her sister, Bonny Byrn; and her brother, Dr. F.W. Byrn and his wife Mary Byrn; and her niece, Johanna Byrn-Orand, all of Albuquerque; She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Jim Orand, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Nancy Byrn-Orand, who died on July 4, 1986. Ms. Byrn enjoyed painting, gardening, and spending time with her beloved pets. According to Ms. Byrn's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the family residence, located at 1535 San Lorenzo Avenue, NW, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For those who desire, a memorial contribution may be made to the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society. Online condolences can be submitted at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Thu December 16, 2010

LAZARUS/COUGHENOUR -- Patricia E. "Pattie" was born January 2, 1947, in Lexington, KY. Beloved daughter, mother, sister, granny and aunt, she completed her earth-bound journey to begin her next on November 29, 2010, in Albuquerque, NM. She now rejoins her husband, Larry D. Coughenour. Pattie will lovingly look back upon her daughter and granddaughter, Ann Marie and Emily Rose Donald; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lazarus, sister, Barbara Lazarus and brother, Michael Lazarus; nephews, Nathan and Michael Lazarus and niece, Jillian Lazarus, and their spouses and children. She will also smile down upon many close friends, who will dearly miss her. In the late seventies, Pattie joined the small, startup family business, and over the years, helped turn it into a multimillion dollar company, because of her tireless, pugnacious and "never-say-die" efforts. She was indeed a fighter...to the very end. A Celebration of her Life will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 5911 Jefferson St. NE, 87109 in Pattie's memory. Please visit our online guestbook for Pattie at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun December 12, 2010

BOWERS -- Theron C. Bowers, Sr., the son of James and Vernella Bowers, passed away on December 3, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Theron, who was called "T.C." by his loved ones, was born on January 24, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and attended elementary and high school in North Little Rock. At 18, he joined the Air Force and served on active duty from 1954-1967. While stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia he met his wife, Ava Marie Hardeman. They were married on March 7, 1959 and had a wonderful marriage lasting 51 years. T.C. worked at the Post Office and managed to raise three sons whom he provided with a good life and a Catholic education in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also utilized the GI Bill to graduate from the University of Albuquerque in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Subsequently, he attended the University of New Mexico and graduated from the School of Law in 1977. T.C. was also a licensed real estate broker for a number of years, working at Bowers and Associates, Real Estate Brokers. For a short time he worked for the IRS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He completed the Dale Carnegie course and later taught at the Dale Carnegie Institute. After active duty, T.C. stayed in the Air Force National Guard and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after more than 34 years of service. He is survived by his wife Ava Marie Bowers; son Dr. Theron C. Bowers, Jr. and his wife Kay and their five children all of Houston, Texas; son Mark Bowers of Rio Rancho; and son Michael Bowers of Santa Fe; He is also survived by four sisters: Verna Mae Rolax of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Constance Dyer also of North Little Rock, Majoice Bowers of Goodlettsville, Tennessee and Fra Helen Bowers of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and many other friends and family. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death: Lottie Bowers, James Bowers and Cololsees Bowers. His only daughter, Julie Marie Bowers, passed away in her infancy. Theron was a brother to all of his three brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law. He was cared for since April by his brother-in-law, Larry Hardeman. The gifts at the funeral mass will be presented by sister-in-law Cheryl Jean Watkins, who was two years old when he married Ava, and Willie Hardeman, Jr., who was eight years old. A funeral mass in Albuquerque will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 10, 2010 at St. Joseph's Church on the Rio Grande located at 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, across from St. Pius High School. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary and eulogy at 10:30. The burial ceremony will take place at the Santa Fe Veteran's Memorial Cemetery on Highway 599 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Theron's name can be made to the African American Scholarship Fund at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Thu December 09, 2010

BOWERS -- Theron C. Bowers, Sr., the son of James and Vernella Bowers, passed away on December 3, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Theron, who was called "T.C." by his loved ones, was born on January 24, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and attended elementary and high school in North Little Rock. At 18, he joined the Air Force and served on active duty from 1954-1967. While stationed at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia he met his wife, Ava Marie Hardeman. They were married on March 7, 1959 and had a wonderful marriage lasting 51 years. T.C. worked at the Post Office and managed to raise three sons whom he provided with a good life and a Catholic education in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also utilized the GI Bill to graduate from the University of Albuquerque in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Subsequently, he attended the University of New Mexico and graduated from the School of Law in 1977. T.C. was also a licensed real estate broker for a number of years, working at Bowers and Associates, Real Estate Brokers. For a short time he worked for the IRS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He completed the Dale Carnegie course and later taught at the Dale Carnegie Institute. After active duty, T.C. stayed in the Air Force National Guard and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after more than 34 years of service. He is survived by his wife Ava Marie Bowers; son Dr. Theron C. Bowers, Jr. and his wife Kay and their five children all of Houston, Texas; son Mark Bowers of Rio Rancho; and son Michael Bowers of Santa Fe; He is also survived by four sisters: Verna Mae Rolax of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Constance Dyer also of North Little Rock, Majoice Bowers of Goodlettsville, Tennessee and Fra Helen Bowers of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and many other friends and family. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death: Lottie Bowers, James Bowers and Cololsees Bowers. His only daughter, Julie Marie Bowers, passed away in her infancy. Theron was a brother to all of his three brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law. He was cared for since April by his brother-in-law, Larry Hardeman. The gifts at the funeral mass will be presented by sister-in-law Cheryl Jean Watkins, who was two years old when he married Ava, and Willie Hardeman, Jr., who was eight years old. A funeral mass in Albuquerque will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 10, 2010 at St. Joseph's Church on the Rio Grande located at 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, across from St. Pius High School. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Rosary and eulogy at 10:30. The burial ceremony will take place at the Santa Fe Veteran's Memorial Cemetery on Highway 599 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Theron's name can be made to the African American Scholarship Fund at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Wed December 08, 2010

LAZARUS/COUGHENOUR -- Patricia E. "Pattie" was born January 2, 1947, in Lexington, KY. Beloved daughter, mother, sister, granny and aunt, she completed her earth-bound journey to begin her next on November 29, 2010, in Albuquerque, NM. She now rejoins her husband, Larry D. Coughenour. Pattie will lovingly look back upon her daughter and granddaughter, Ann Marie and Emily Rose Donald; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lazarus, sister, Barbara Lazarus and brother, Michael Lazarus; nephews, Nathan and Michael Lazarus and niece, Jillian Lazarus, and their spouses and children. She will also smile down upon many close friends, who will dearly miss her. In the late seventies, Pattie joined the small, startup family business, and over the years, helped turn it into a multimillion dollar company, because of her tireless, pugnacious and "never-say-die" efforts. She was indeed a fighter...to the very end. A Celebration of her Life will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, 5911 Jefferson St. NE, 87109 in Pattie's memory. Please visit our online guestbook for Pattie at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun December 05, 2010

DARROW -- Norman Luther Darrow was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 18, 1918 and passed away on November 19, 2010 in Rio Rancho. He married Harriet Driskell on January 18, 1941. Mr. Darrow received three degrees from Indiana State University including his B.S. in Education, his M.S. in Education, and his Ed. A. in Secondary Education. Norman taught at Wiley High School during the initial phase of his career with the Vigo County Schools. The second portion of his career highlighted his administrative skills as he was named Director of Personnel, and remained in that capacity until 1970. Desiring to return to the classroom, he finished his teaching career in 1983 at Terre Haute North High School. Mr. Darrow loved teaching and also enjoyed playing and coaching tennis. Norman attended Purdue University for three years prior to transferring to Indiana State in 1940. He lettered at Purdue each year and was the most improved player in 1938. He also coached the Wiley tennis team for several years and remained active as a recreational player most of his adult life. He was also an accomplished golfer and recorded a hole-in-one in 1935. Mr. Darrow relished his retirement until Alzheimer's disease robbed him of his capabilities. He and his wife gradually transformed their home on Lakeview Drive into a vivid palette of living color through hours of toil in their gardens. Mr. Darrow also basked in the love of his family and is survived by: sister, Nancy Yeager; son, Gregory L. Darrow (Beverly); granddaughters, Amy L. Tomlinson (Brett), Amanda L. Wedl (Brian), Rachel E. Darrow; great-grandsons, Fynn R. Wedl and Grey D. Wedl. His beloved wife, Harriet, preceded Norman in death on November 11, 2009. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) in lieu of flowers.
        Published on: Sun November 21, 2010

MONTOYA -- Gloria "Glo" Montoya, 55, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, born January 31, 1955 to Albert "Veto" and Mary Alice Montoya, passed away on October 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Montoya; her mother; siblings, Anthony Montoya and wife, Connie, Therese Peralta and husband, John, Darlene Montoya and husband, Chris, Valerie Jaramillo and husband Damian, Kathy Montoya, and Andy Molina, and her former spouse LeRoy Montoya. Gloria was a lifelong Albuquerque resident, graduating from Valley High School in 1973. Gloria worked for the U.S. Government for over 30 years, spending most of her career with the United States Attorney's Office. Her dedication, loyalty and love for her job were admired by all. She always said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother and she devoted her life to being the best mother anyone could ever ask. Gloria's loving spirit and generous soul touched the lives of everyone she met. Her spirit will forever be carried in the hearts of those she touched. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, October 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Gloria at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sun October 17, 2010

MONTOYA -- Gloria "Glo" Montoya, 55, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, born January 31, 1955 to Albert "Veto" and Mary Alice Montoya, passed away on October 12, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Montoya; her mother; siblings, Anthony Montoya and wife, Connie, Therese Peralta and husband, John, Darlene Montoya and husband, Chris, Valerie Jaramillo and husband Damian, Kathy Montoya, and Andy Molina, and her former spouse LeRoy Montoya. Gloria was a lifelong Albuquerque resident, graduating from Valley High School in 1973. Gloria worked for the U.S. Government for over 30 years, spending most of her career with the United States Attorney's Office. Her dedication, loyalty and love for her job were admired by all. She always said her greatest accomplishment was being a mother and she devoted her life to being the best mother anyone could ever ask. Gloria's loving spirit and generous soul touched the lives of everyone she met. Her spirit will forever be carried in the hearts of those she touched. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, October 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Gloria at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sat October 16, 2010