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Huff -- Geraldine "Jerry" Huff, 81, passed away Monday, October 22, 2001, in St. Joseph Hospital of heart failure and circulatory complications. Born Helen Geraldine Gage in Blodgett, MO on November 24, 1919, she was a superior student who graduated Valedictorian of her class. Soon afterward, she traveled west by bus with her sister, finding sorely-needed work in Gallup, NM, with the phone company. At age 18, she was proud to become the youngest chief operator in the Bell Telephone system. She held the management position until shortly after marriage in 1941 to the then editor of The Gallup Independent, Charley Huff. Subsequently they moved to Albuquerque where she cared for their invalid daughter for 23 years and raised their son largely by herself. She later rejoined the workforce, eventually returning to Mountain Bell for over 20 years, assisting with its computer conversion and change to US West. A lifelong voracious reader, she is survived by her son, Rick; her sister, Laura Pirtle and husband, Al of Payson, AZ and their sons, David, Bill, Larry, and Randy; and her sister, Ruth Dodson and husband, Bill of Benton, MO, and their children, Vicki, Billy, and Christy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley; her sister, Willine Perry; her daughter, Rae Jean "Corky"; and her daughter-in-law, Ana Chavira-Huff. No formal services are planned. In accordance with her wishes, her cremains will be placed beside those of her husband in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul on Saturday, October 27, 2001, 9:00 a.m. In her memory, it is asked that contributions be made to reading and literacy programs of your choosing.
        Published on: Sat October 27, 2001

Garcia -- Johnnie M. Garcia, 73, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and beloved family, Tuesday, October 23, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Blair Garcia; three daughters, Dannette and husband, Bob Villarreal, Mary Ann Garcia-Word and husband, Terry Word, and Dannelle and husband, Bradley Gundlach, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Scott, Martin, John Jarrett, Danimarie, Elisamarie, Jettie and Terrence; two great-grandsons, Robert and Nicholas; two brothers, Vincent Garcia and Roger C. Blair and wife, Theresa; and two sisters, Feliciana Candelaria and Tomisita Garcia, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his beloved son, Johnnie Lee; three brothers; and three sisters. He retired from Sandia Labs in 1983. Mr. Garcia was a member of Office Workers Union, AFL-CIO and the Sacred Heart Mission. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos NW. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Father Ramon Aragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Villarreal, Bradley Gundlach, Terry Word, John Jarrett Garcia, Martin Villarreal, Scott Villarreal and Terrence Word. Honorary Pallbearer will be Joe R. Sevier. Friends may visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, one hour prior to Rosary. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 36570, 87176. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri October 26, 2001

Nevels -- Mazell M. Nevels a resident of Albuquerque, passed away October 22, 2001. She was born March 7, 1940 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and was a longtime member of the Metropolitan Temple Church of God in Christ. Mazell was the widow of Reverend Samuel Nevels and was also preceded in death by her son, Derek E. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Helen U. Greer; step-father, Ezra Greer; sons, Gene Summers and Richard Summers; daughter, Jacqueline Love; brother, Cornelius Foster; sisters, Deborah Verter and Kathleen Crockett; many grandchildren, family, and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Metropolitan Temple Church of God in Christ, 1120 2nd NW. at Mountain Road. A Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, October 26, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the church on Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 12:00 noon, with Pastor Jones officiating. A reception will follow the Saturday service at the home of Richard Summers, 405 Dorothy St. NE. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM., on Monday, October 29, 2001 at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri October 26, 2001

Davis -- Velma Jane Davis, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with our Lord Jesus on Monday, October 22, 2001. Velma was born in Nelson, Missouri on May 3, 1923. In 1942, she was married to her husband, Millard H."Johnny" Davis in Alton, Illinois. Velma and Millard moved to Albuquerque in the summer of 1952 where they raised their two children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard; brothers, Perry and Raymond Cornine; and sisters, Leta Butler and Della Mae Johnson. She is survived by her two sisters, Josephine Robinson and Helen Clark of Louisville, Kentucky; two sons, James Perry and Larry Edward Davis of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Velma attended Heights Christian Church here in Albuquerque. She loved her little Chihuahua"Tiny", spending time with her family, and watching a good movie. She will be greatly missed and always loved. A viewing will be held at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2001. A Memorial Service will be held at Heights Christian Church 6935 Comanche NE at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2001 followed by interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Davis, Larry Davis, Rick Davis, Neil Davis, Matt Davis, Chris Davis, and Brian Smith. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors is entrusted to the care of Velma."How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. I cling, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God." Psalm 84:1-2
        Published on: Thu October 25, 2001

Gallegos -- Robert Lee Gallegos, 41, passed away October 24, 2001. He was a native New Mexican who loved the outdoors, drawing and was a friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ruth Gallegos. He is survived by his sister, Maryellen Martinez and husband, Eddie; brothers, John J. Gallegos, Angel Gallegos and wife, Toni; aunts, Emma Leyba and husband, Rudy, and Helen Gomez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service will be held at the Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Road NW, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2001, with Eddie C. Martinez officiating. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Thu October 25, 2001

Nevels -- Mazell M. Nevels a resident of Albuquerque, passed away October 22, 2001. She was born March 7, 1940 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and was a longtime member of the Metropolitan Temple Church of God in Christ. Mazell was the widow of Reverend Samuel Nevels and was also preceded in death by her son, Derek E. Smith. She is survived by her mother, Helen U. Greer; step-father, Ezra Greer; sons, Gene Summers and Richard Summers; daughter, Jacqueline Love; brother, Cornelius Foster; sisters, Deborah Verter and Kathleen Crockett; many grandchildren, family, and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Metropolitan Temple Church of God in Christ, 1120 2nd NW. at Mountain Road. A Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, October 26, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the church on Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 12:00 noon, with Pastor Jones officiating. A reception will follow the Saturday service at the home of Richard Summers, 405 Dorothy St. NE. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM., on Monday, October 29, 2001 at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Thu October 25, 2001

Davis -- Velma Jane Davis, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went to be with our Lord Jesus on Monday, October 22, 2001. Velma was born in Nelson, Missouri on May 3, 1923. In 1942, she was married to her husband, Millard H."Johnny" Davis in Alton, Illinois. Velma and Millard moved to Albuquerque in the summer of 1952 where they raised their two children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard; brothers, Perry and Raymond Cornine; and sisters, Leta Butler and Della Mae Johnson. She is survived by her two sisters, Josephine Robinson and Helen Clark of Louisville, Kentucky; two sons, James Perry and Larry Edward Davis of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Velma attended eights Christian Church here in Albuquerque. She loved her little Chihuahua "Tiny," spending time with her family, and watching a good movie. She will be greatly missed and always loved. A viewing will be held at Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday October 25, 2001. A Memorial Service will be held at Heights Christian Church 6935 Comanche NE at 10:30 a.m. Friday October 26, 2001 followed by Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Davis, Larry Davis, Rick Davis, Neil Davis, Matt Davis, Chris Davis, and Brian Smith. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors is entrusted to the care of Velma. "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. I ling, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my Whole Being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God." Psalm 84:1-2
        Published on: Wed October 24, 2001

Webb -- Marjorie D. Webb passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2001. She was born in Milliken, CO and had been a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1992. Marjorie had previously resided with her late husband, Leslie in Clovis, NM and in Tucumcari, NM. She was a bookkeeper and office manager in Tucumcari, was later self-employed in Dolores, CO and retired in Clovis. Preceding her in death in 1991 was her husband, Leslie L. Webb. She is survived by two sisters, Mildred Anderson of Silver City, NM and Frances Farnsworth, along with her husband, Daniel, of Rio Rancho, NM; one brother, Elmer Stroh along with his wife, Helen of Johnstown, CO; step-daughter, Venita Moss along with her husband, Gerald, their three children; and four great-grandchildren all from the area of Buna, TX; and a beloved friend, A.C. Bryant of Clovis, NM. A Memorial Service for Marjorie will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church with Pastor Bob Clary as Officiant In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church or to a charity of choice. Cremation has taken place and the cremains will be interred at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, NM. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192.
        Published on: Tue October 23, 2001

Valencia -- Lucy Valencia, 70, beloved and devoted, mother and grandmother was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Lucy was born in Ponderosa, NM to the late Transito and Perfectita Mirabal; she was a resident of Bernalillo; and a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Connie and Sonny Mirabal; two grandsons, Josiah Agapito Robertson III and Christopher Lovato; and a sister, Barbara Trujillo. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Aragon and husband, John, Arlene Sisneros and husband, Justin both of Bernalillo, Pat Moncado and husband, Tony of Alamogordo, Gloria Tapia and husband, Fernandez of Flagstaff, AZ, Becky Gonzales and husband, Chris of San Juan, NM, Agapito Valencia Jr. and wife, Elaine of Rio Rancho and Delfina Lujan and husband, Johnny of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Survivors also include eight sisters, Ruth Goitia and husband, Charlie of Tucson, AZ, Romie Marquez, Virgie Cordova, Tillie Tenorio and husband, Rudy all of Bernalillo, Angelina Schwerkoske and husband, John, Helen Miller both of Albuquerque, Patty Espinoza and husband, Richard of Corrales, and Jeanette Lopez and husband, Jim of Belen; three brothers, Rey Mirabal and wife, Sandra of Las Cruces, NM, Pete Martinez of Bernalillo, and Jerry Martinez and wife Nora, of Placitas, NM; numerous other relatives and friends. Lucy will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those who knew and loved her. Visitations will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A rosary will be recited this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Santuario de San Lorenzo Church in Bernalillo. Final viewing will be Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; followed by Mass of Christian burial which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Internment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Benjamin Tapia, Joey Ohara, Johnny Lujan, Manuel Aragon, Tony Moncado, and Lawrence Rivera. For floral assistance, please call 898-3160. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth Street NW.
        Published on: Fri October 19, 2001

Johnson -- Jean Moore Johnson, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2001. Jean was born October 24, 1914 the daughter of Benjamin Rayner and Helen Elma Alsobrook Moore, Sr. in Arkansas. She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Johanna Johnson of Placitas, NM, and Nancy Shell Partos of Arkansas, and four Grandchildren. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
        Published on: Thu October 18, 2001