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NELSON -- PALMER LAWRENCE JR. Albuquerque resident, Palmer Lawrence Nelson, Jr., passed away Monday January 21, 2008. He was born on March 26, 1940 to Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Lawrence Nelson, Sr. of Bowbells, ND. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jan Nelson; two daughters, Lori James and husband, Larry; Debbie Grant, former son-in-law, Jon Pullen; four grandchildren, Ashley Pullen, Travis Pullen, Clay Grant, and Katie Grant; brothers, Paul Nelson and wife, Mary, David Nelson and wife, Barb; sisters, Carol Rosenquist, Ione Howson and husband, Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews. Palmer was employed by Sandia National Labs for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made in his honor to the Pediatrics Cardiology unit at Children's Hospital, UNM Foundation Inc., MSC, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed January 30, 2008

KETCHUM -- Burl Ketchum, 82, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2008. Burl was born on October 5, 1925 in Moriland, Arkansas, the fourth child of Harvey Ketchum and the former Launa Ferguson. Burl was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn brother; sister, Adell Russell of Dell, Arkansas and brother, J.D. Ketchum of Chicago, Ill. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Vera Ruth Montgomery; and his second wife, high-school sweetheart Patsy Shownes, his wife of six years. Mr. Ketchum served in the Sea Bees from 1943-1946 as a Machinists mate. After honorable discharge he moved to Los Alamos in 1947, where he was employed by the LAFD. He then reenlisted in 1951 and served aboard the USS Alshain until his second honorable discharge. After his second discharge he returned to Los Alamos (still a closed city) with his wife Ruth and baby daughter. He resumed work at the LAFD and was also employed by LANL until his retirement. Burl later moved to Rio Rancho in 1993 to be close to his children. He is survived by his children Gregory Ketchum; and grandchildren Cassandra Renae and Gregory Allen Jr. His daughter, Cheryl Nelson, son-in-law John Nelson; grandchildren Matthew Lucas, Daniel Montgomery and Johanna Bethany, all residents of Albuquerque. Burl will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Like many of his generation he grew up on the farm and worked side by side with his family picking cotton from sun up to sun down. He attended school in a little one room school house. He was proud to serve his country in two wars and served his community as a fireman. His children knew him to be a man of honor who kept his word. He was faithful to two wives and cared lovingly and sacrificially for them until their deaths. Even though the man we knew gradually disappeared by inches, ravaged by Alzheimer's disease, he still remained a true Southern Gentleman. He was always cheerful and kind and a joy to be around. He loved playing with all the grandkids and household pets and will be especially missed by them. The Family of Burl Ketchum wishes to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to all the Home Instead staff for their excellent care. Also thanks to Sunrise Assisted Living for all their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Compassion, Intl. Funeral services will be held at French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd, NE at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Mon January 28, 2008

KETCHUM -- Burl Ketchum, 82, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2008. Burl was born on October 5, 1925 in Moriland, Arkansas, the fourth child of Harvey Ketchum and the former Launa Ferguson. Burl was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn brother; sister, Adell Russell of Dell, Arkansas and brother, J.D. Ketchum of Chicago, Ill. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Vera Ruth Montgomery; and his second wife, high-school sweetheart Patsy Shownes, his wife of six years. Mr. Ketchum served in the Sea Bees from 1943-1946 as a Machinists mate. After honorable discharge he moved to Los Alamos in 1947, where he was employed by the LAFD. He then reenlisted in 1951 and served aboard the USS Alshain until his second honorable discharge. After his second discharge he returned to Los Alamos (still a closed city) with his wife Ruth and baby daughter. He resumed work at the LAFD and was also employed by LANL until his retirement. Burl later moved to Rio Rancho in 1993 to be close to his children. He is survived by his children Gregory Ketchum; and grandchildren Cassandra Renae and Gregory Allen Jr. His daughter, Cheryl Nelson, son-in-law John Nelson; grandchildren Matthew Lucas, Daniel Montgomery and Johanna Bethany, all residents of Albuquerque. Burl will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Like many of his generation he grew up on the farm and worked side by side with his family picking cotton from sun up to sun down. He attended school in a little one room school house. He was proud to serve his country in two wars and served his community as a fireman. His children knew him to be a man of honor who kept his word. He was faithful to two wives and cared lovingly and sacrificially for them until their deaths. Even though the man we knew gradually disappeared by inches, ravaged by Alzheimer's disease, he still remained a true Southern Gentleman. He was always cheerful and kind and a joy to be around. He loved playing with all the grandkids and household pets and will be especially missed by them. The Family of Burl Ketchum wishes to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to all the Home Instead staff for their excellent care. Also thanks to Sunrise Assisted Living for all their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Compassion, Intl. Funeral services will be held at French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd, NE at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Guaje Pines Cemetery in Los Alamos. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 27, 2008

VIGIL -- Kenneth Wayne Vigil, 70, of Bosque Farms, died Monday, January 14, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Denver, CO and resided in Albuquerque until his enlistment in the United State Air Force. Kenneth was a veteran with 24 years of distinguished service to his country. He worked in avionics on surveillance aircraft in Ton Son Nhut, Vietnam. When he retired from active duty in 1979, he was the head of standardization at the 86 MAS at Travis Air Force Base. He then went to work for the Chevron Corporation in Richmond, CA. Upon his retirement, Kenneth relocated to Tennant, CA before coming home to New Mexico in 2002. He is survived by longtime companion, Theresa Nelson and her children; his daughter, MSgt Verlie Vigil; his granddaughter, SarahGrace Gomez; his sister, Millie Cowan; and Elaine Harris Vigil. A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January, 19, 2008 at St. Augustine Catholic Church on the Isleta Pueblo. A memorial Mass will be at 12:00 p.m. with Father Halaire Valiquette, OFM celebrant. Ennichement will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 18, 2008

BURGER -- Linus " Lee" Burger, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2008, after a long illness. He was born in Freienwil, Switzerland on November 7, 1924, the last of 10 children of Verena and August Burger. He immigrated to the US in 1949, and spent most of his adult life farming in Carpenter, Wyoming and raising cattle in Sidney, NE. He never married. His Christmas visits and accordion playing were always eagerly anticipated by his nieces and nephew in Los Angeles. He retired to New Mexico in 1995. His blindness limited full enjoyment of his retirement years, yet he bravely endured. He will be lovingly remembered by friends and family as very hard working, shy and kind gentleman, who never said a bad word and had only good thoughts about everyone. He is survived by three sisters, Hedy Fleischmann of Albuquerque, Lydia Benz-Burger, and Elsy Burger-Burger, both of Switzerland; numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. In particular, three in the United States loved him deeply and cared for him for the last 12 years of his life: Susan Fleischmann and her daughter, Holly Radke; Heidi Fleischmann and her husband, James Scott, all of Albuquerque; and Linda Pack of Seattle. He had wonderful physicians and caregivers. The family thanks Drs. David Peters and Jorge Sedas, as well as his devoted caregivers: Maria Acosta, Leticia Breceda, Emma Ruiz, Belle Nelson, and Carol Caples who cared for him compassionately until the end of his life. Other caregivers also helped him over the last few years, including Jack Whitt, Laura Cline, Flora Gomez, Ida Perez, and Ana Maria Mora. The family also expresses the deepest gratitude and thanks to Heritage Hospice staff, in particular, Linda Lemansky, for help in the last eight months. "Uncle Lee" Burger will be cremated in Albuquerque, and his ashes returned to his farm, friends and home in Wyoming. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sun January 13, 2008

BURGER -- Linus " Lee" Burger, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2008, after a long illness. He was born in Freienwil, Switzerland on November 7, 1924, the last of 10 children of Verena and August Burger. He immigrated to the US in 1949, and spent most of his adult life farming in Carpenter, Wyoming and raising cattle in Sidney, NE. He never married. His Christmas visits and accordion playing were always eagerly anticipated by his nieces and nephew in Los Angeles. He retired to New Mexico in 1995. His blindness limited full enjoyment of his retirement years, yet he bravely endured. He will be lovingly remembered by friends and family as very hard working, shy and kind gentleman, who never said a bad word and had only good thoughts about everyone. He is survived by three sisters, Hedy Fleischmann of Albuquerque, Lydia Benz-Burger, and Elsy Burger-Burger, both of Switzerland; numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. In particular, three in the United States loved him deeply and cared for him for the last 12 years of his life: Susan Fleischmann and her daughter, Holly Radke; Heidi Fleischmann and her husband, James Scott, all of Albuquerque; and Linda Pack of Seattle. He had wonderful physicians and caregivers. The family thanks Drs. David Peters and Jorge Sedas, as well as his devoted caregivers: Maria Acosta, Leticia Breceda, Emma Ruiz, Belle Nelson, and Carol Caples who cared for him compassionately until the end of his life. Other caregivers also helped him over the last few years, including Jack Whitt, Laura Cline, Flora Gomez, Ida Perez, and Ana Maria Mora. The family also expresses the deepest gratitude and thanks to Heritage Hospice staff, in particular, Linda Lemansky, for help in the last eight months. "Uncle Lee" Burger will be cremated in Albuquerque, and his ashes returned to his farm, friends and home in Wyoming. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri January 11, 2008

CRUZ -- Elias Cruz was born on January 31, 1922 and passed away January 2, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose P. Cruz; mother, Catalina Martinez; and his wife, Della Babcock Cruz. He is survived by his children, Dora Montano, Rebecca Lucero, Georgia Cruz, and Wayne Babcock and wife, Ruby, nine grandchildren: Michael Montano, Martha Anaya and husband, David, Sheila Lachelt, Diana Nelson and husband, Gary, Donna Northup and husband, Brad, Karen Mitchell, Mark Castillo and wife, Karen, and Patrick Babcock and wife, Marissa, 25 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary is being held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, with a Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 Riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Fri January 11, 2008

BURGER -- Linus " Lee" Burger, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 6, 2008, after a long illness. He was born in Freienwil, Switzerland on November 7, 1924, the last of 10 children of Verena and August Burger. He immigrated to the US in 1949, and spent most of his adult life farming in Carpenter, Wyoming and raising cattle in Sidney, NE. He never married. His Christmas visits and accordion playing were always eagerly anticipated by his nieces and nephew in Los Angeles. He retired to New Mexico in 1995. His blindness limited full enjoyment of his retirement years, yet he bravely endured. He will be lovingly remembered by friends and family as very hard working, shy and kind gentleman, who never said a bad word and had only good thoughts about everyone. He is survived by three sisters, Hedy Fleischmann of Albuquerque, Lydia Benz-Burger, and Elsy Burger-Burger, both of Switzerland; numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. In particular, three in the United States loved him deeply and cared for him for the last 12 years of his life: Susan Fleischmann and her daughter, Holly Radke; Heidi Fleischmann and her husband, James Scott, all of Albuquerque; and Linda Pack of Seattle. He had wonderful physicians and caregivers. The family thanks Drs. David Peters and Jorge Sedas, as well as his devoted caregivers: Maria Acosta, Leticia Breceda, Emma Ruiz, Belle Nelson, and Carol Caples who cared for him compassionately until the end of his life. Other caregivers also helped him over the last few years, including Jack Whitt, Laura Cline, Flora Gomez, Ida Perez, and Ana Maria Mora. The family also expresses the deepest gratitude and thanks to Heritage Hospice staff, in particular, Linda Lemansky, for help in the last eight months. "Uncle Lee" Burger will be cremated in Albuquerque, and his ashes returned to his farm, friends and home in Wyoming. Rosary will be recited Friday, January 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu January 10, 2008

GARCIA -- ANTONIO (GALENTO) F. Mr. Antonio (Galento) F. Garcia, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away January 2, 2008. Mr Garcia is survived by his children, Wylie Romero and wife, Bonnie, Beverly Serna and husband, Ruben, Katheryn Centeno, Anthony Garcia, Sandra Lopez and husband, Edwin, Chris Garcia and wife, Rose, Michael Garcia and wife, Darlene; his sisters, Reginita Chavez and husband, Feliciano, Seferina Chavez and husband, Manuel; his brother, Ray Garcia and wife, Mary Therese; sisters-in-law, Elsie Crawford and Rose Garcia; brother-in-law, Frank Nelson; his aunt, Lena Griego; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Garcia and several family members. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church; and a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII. Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Saturday at San Antonio Catholic Church, Torreon, NM, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00am by Father Ron Stone. Interment will follow at the Torreon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher, Matthew, Mel, Steve, John, Paul, Tomas, and Herman. Honorary pallbearer will be John. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008

TRUJILLO -- Frances J. Trujillo, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born on June 26, 1956 in Belen, NM and raised in Albuquerque, graduated from Albuquerque High in 1974, and held a career as a Hair Dresser. Frances has begun her journey to join her father, Juan G. Trujillo; mother, Josephine Trujillo; brother, Alex Trujillo; nephews, John and Dominic Trujillo, Bobby Ray Coffelt, and Manuel Hinojos in heaven. Frances is survived by her puppies, Angel and Buddy and will be missed by, brothers, Avilio and spouse Jackie, Vicente, and Paul Trujillo; sisters, Christine Coffelt, Martha and Veronica Trujillo and spouse Albert. She also has several nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and -nephews she loved as though they were her own children, although it was nice to send them home, and many dear friends. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Coffelt, Johnny Ray Trujilllo, Pat Morris, Paul Trujillo Jr., Thomas Nelson Jr., Thomas Nelson Sr., Jarvis Mixon, Pancho Valdez III and Albert Gallegos. There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Rosary will follow on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Direct Funeral Services, at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cremation will follow services, and private disposition of cremains will take place at a later date. SPEICAL THANKS TO UNM STAFF AT THE MICU FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS OF SUPPORT AND MERCY YOU FELT FOR OUR FAMILY.
        Published on: Fri January 04, 2008