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Pierce -- Dwight Elkanah Pierce, 78, a resident of Albuquerque for 32 years, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2001 in his home in Albuquerque after a brief struggle with heart disease. His sisters, Ruby Truitt and Helen Miller Wyss, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Edna of 59 years; brother, Ted Pierce and wife, Jeannine, brother, Richard Pierce and wife, Vivian; son, Paul Pierce and wife, Sharon; son, Jim Pierce and wife, Jan; four grandchildren, Brenda Eatough and husband, Michael, Tamara Labit and husband, Jim, Ted Pierce and fiance, Allyson, Katie Jacquez and husband, Ram; and four great-grandchildren, Dustin Labit, Dillon Labit, Katherine Eatough, and David Eatough, and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. Dwight was born in Stratton, Nebraska on April 16, 1923. He was extremely devoted to his wife and family and loved them all dearly. He worked very hard for more than 30 years to make his farm and ranch north of Stratton be a show place that was very successful. His Black Angus cattle werre a source of deep pride and were sold over much of the United States. He also owned and operated several other successful businesses including manufacturing and real estate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to the American Heart Association, 6301 Forrest Hills NE, Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 821-0010
        Published on: Mon October 15, 2001

Dolan -- Helen V. Dolan, 82, a longtime resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 13, with her family and loved ones at her side. Helen was born in New York City, the daughter of Raymond and Catherine (Teller) Glover both of New York City. Helen is survived by her sister, Ann Turtell, and brother, Ray Glover both of New York City, and three sons, Daniel R. Dolan, a local attorney, V. William �Bill� Dolan, Jr., a local bank officer, and Kevin P. Dolan, a systems analyst for Intel. Helen also leaves 7 grandchildren, Sean, Becky, Drew and Kaela Dolan and Chris Conger, Susan Vest, and Catherine Davis in Albuquerque, San Diego, San Jose, Pinetop, AZ, Tuscumbia and Montgomery, AL, plus 7 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. All the sons are longtime residents of Albuquerque. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Vincent Dolan, Sr. (USAF ret�d). Helen and Vince were married during WW II when he was a B-24 pilot in North Africa and Italy. She traveled the world with her husband, a career military officer, and settled in Albuquerque in the 1950s. Helen was active in the Catholic Church; first at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and later, Church of the Risen Savior. She was a longtime member of the Retired Officers Wives at Kirtland AFB, the Dominican Retreat League, Alter League, and Pedal Pushers Garden Club. She was a master garden for a period of years and took great pride in her garden and flowers. In addition to gardening, quilting and children were large in her life for years. We will all miss your kind and quiet support and prayers. A rosary will be recited on Monday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church on Tuesday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Helen will rest beside her husband, Vince, at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe later in the week. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary of the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
        Published on: Sun October 14, 2001

Duran -- Marcella M. Duran died Oct. 13, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio J. Duran, her parents, Roman and Theresa Montoya, one brother, Orlando "Reno" Montoya, two sisters, Helen Cortez and Edwina Gomez and son-in-law, Terry Ishmael. She is survived by one son, Anthony J. Duran and wife, Nora and a daughter, Carmen Ishmael. She is also survived by one brother, Elias "Toad" Montoya and four sisters, Elena Rico Crawford, Emma Chavez and husband, Eddie, Lillian Salazar and husband, Mel, and Priscilla Montoya; one sister-in-law, Nancy Montoya; two brothers-in-law, Esequel Duran and wife, Helen, and Ralph Duran and wife, Mary Jane; three grandchildren, Melissa, Antonio and Carlos and two great- grandchildren, Teri and Chance; and many other nieces and nephews. She was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart parish belonging to many ministries. She also belonged to the Bernalillo County Democratic Women's Organization, she was a life-member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 13 and a 30 year member of the Barelas Center ceramics club. Pallbearers will be Antonio Duran, Carlos Duran, Mario C. Rico, Craig Lucero, Sammy Gomez, Roman Montoya and Edward Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be her many friends. A Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday and interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetary. The times for the mass and burial are pending. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun October 14, 2001

Garcia -- Mr. Rosendo G. Garcia Sr. "Ross," 87, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 12, 2001 peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Mr. Garica is the beloved husband of 67 years to Mrs. Tillie Garcia. He is also survived by one daughter, Agnes Humphrey; two sons, Ross Garcia and wife, Vi and Jerry Garcia and wife, Louise; four brothers, Fabricio Garcia and wife, Laura, Henry Garcia, Pete Garcia and wife Lucinda, and Oscar Garcia and wife, Helen; a sister in law, Mrs. Fidel Garcia; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church, he retired from Navajo-ABF Freight Lines in 1977, he was very active in ranching, farming along side with his son Ross and family in Cuba, New Mexico. He is loved and will be missed by all. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon after 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griego Rd NW with a Rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning after 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Joe Vigil. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Humphrey, Jim Garcia, Alex Marvin Garcia, Herman Garcia, Steve Garcia and Leroy Garcia. Honorary will be Joe Narviez, Augustine Griego, Gilbert Griego Sr. and Gilbert Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary,1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun October 14, 2001

Tate -- Una Faye Tate, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2001. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Byron Tate and wife, Mary of Tucson, AZ and Boyce Tate and wife, Helen of Houston, TX; two daughters, Lorene Brazell and her husband, J. L. of Albuquerque and Gaynell Eubanks of Atlanta, GA; and eight grandchildren, Sabrina Strong and husband, Wendell of Des Moines, IA, Judy Brazell of Columbia, SC, Darrell Brazell and wife, Debbie of Lawrence, KS, David Tate of Houston, TX, Brent Tate and wife, Stacey of Tucson, AZ, Paul Tate of Houston, TX, Dan Eubanks of Atlanta, GA, and Kandace Eubanks of Atlanta, GA; four great-grandchildren, Justin Basteen, Gracie Brazell, Riley Tate, and Taylor Eubanks; and sisters, Oletta Muddell and Vivian Lacy, both of Amarillo, TX. Mrs. Tate was born in Mobitee, TX on August 5, 1915. She married Giles Tate on June 12,1938. They were married for 62 years before Giles preceded her in death last year. Mrs. Tate was a member of Montgomery Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a good friend to many. Mrs. Tate will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Services will be held Monday, October 15, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Darrell Brazell and Kevin Owen officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Eubanks, David Tate, Paul Tate, Brent Tate, Darrell Brazell, and Willie Denney. Honorary pallbearers will be Reagan Smetak, Phil Pratt, Chuck Looney, Everett White, Tim Leftwich, Jay Grill, Steve Varley, and Dr. Lee Thompson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to plant trees in the Tree of Life Project, c/o Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE. 87109. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun October 14, 2001

Torres -- Daniel "Danny" Gilbert Torres, 58, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Anna L. Torres of Albuquerque; daughters, Jeannine Whiting and husband, Jeff , Dana Gonzales and husband, Martin, and Julie Torres and Lalo Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Antoinette, Martin, Matthew, Alejandro, Heather, Anna, and Max; sister, Delia Ghiotto and husband, Robert of Rosemead, CA; brothers, Alex Torres and wife, Lucille and Robert Torres and wife, Teresa, all of Yuma, AZ; sisters, Mary Louise Escudero and Mary Helen Nunez, both of Sacramento, CA; brother, Gene Torres and wife, Mary Helen of Yuma, AZ; mother-in-law, Elizabeth McGinnis of Evansville, IN; sisters-in-law, Helen McGinnis and Marcia McGinnis, both of Evansville, IN; brother-in-law, Ronnie McGinnis and wife, Tina of Evansville, IN; nephew, Steven McGinnis of Evansville, IN; and other numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alejandro L. Torres and Jessie Castro Torres. Danny was born in Yuma, AZ. He graduated from Yuma Union High School in 1961. He entered the United States Army where he served in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. It was there that he met his wife, Anna L. Yoder whom he married on February 26, 1966. After living in Yuma, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT, and Taos, NM, they settled in Albuquerque in 1994. He worked for Redwing Shoes. He had a great love for the Raiders and also John Wayne. He was a member of American Legion Post #49, LULAC, and St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Danny was a hard worker who always placed his family first. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 14, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, 1709 Moon St. NE, 87112.
        Published on: Sun October 14, 2001

Garcia -- Mr. Rosendo (Ross) G. Garcia Sr., 87, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on October 12, 2001 peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Mr. Garica is the beloved husband of 67 years to Mrs. Tillie Garcia. He is also survived by one daughter Agnes Humphrey; two sons, Ross Garcia and wife Vi and Jerry Garcia and wife, Louise; four brothers, Fabricio Garcia and wife, Laura, Henry Garcia, Pete Garcia and wife Lucinda and Oscar Garcia and wife, Helen; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Fidel Garcia; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church, he retired from Navajo-ABF Freight Lines in 1977, he was very active in ranching, farming along side with his son Ross and family in Cuba, New Mexico. He is loved and will be missed by all. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon after 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griego Rd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning after 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Joe Vigil. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Gary Humphrey, Jim Garcia, Alex Marvin Garcia, Herman Garcia, Steve Garcia and Leroy Garcia. Honorary will be, Joe Narviez, Augustine Griego, Gilbert Griego Sr. and Gilbert Gallegos. Gabaldon Mortuary,1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sat October 13, 2001

Herrera -- Feliciano "Chano" Herrera, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, NM passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. He was born on October 2, 1921, to Isabelita Padilla Herrera and Juan De Herrera. He was united in marriage in November 1949 to Helen Romero in Las Vegas, NM. His love and devotion to his family will be dearly missed. He was a special husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was admired by all who knew him for his never-ending hard work and dedication to his family and farm. Feliciano lived his life as an example for all to follow. He most enjoyed his grandchildren and loved the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen R. Herrera. He is survived by daughters, Dora and husband, George of Albuquerque, Norma Herrera of the family home in Cleveland, Debbie and husband, Joe Alexander of Cleveland, Dolores"Dottie" and husband, Brian Gutierrez of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Erik Gomez, Felicia Alexander, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Franceska Alexander, and Allen Gutierrez. Rosary Devotional Services will be conducted Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Gertrudes Church in Mora. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gertrudes Church in Mora with Father Tien-Tri-Nguyen as Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Herrera Family Plot in Cleveland with the following as Casket Bearers, Candido Mascarenas, Leonard Casados, Benny Maes, Erik Gomez, Milnor Herrera and Mike Herrera. Serving as Honorary Bearers will be all his grandchildren, Dan Espinoza, Edward Fernandez, Lon Hughes, Tony Pino, Alfredo Roybal, Guillermo Montanes. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-479-3511.
        Published on: Sat October 13, 2001

Nieto -- Mary Evelyn (Grine) Nieto, born January 26, 1956, departed Friday, October 5, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. Beloved wife of Eddie for 25 years. Mary left us without pain and suffering, she will be missed by a lot of friends, especially Eddie. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph; father, Manuel; and mother, Helen Grine of Roy, NM; brothers-in-law, Hendry Nieto, Tony Martinez, Steve Candelaria of Albuquerque and Mario Rodriguez of Laredo, TX. She is survived by three sisters, Ida Arguello and husband, Art of Dalhart, TX, Carol Brown of Roy, NM and Marcia Griffin and husband, Sean of Amarillo, TX; four brothers, Tony Grine and wife, Yolanda of Albuquerque, Frank Grine, Gilbert Grine and wife, Sandra of Roy, NM and Freddie Grine and wife, Alice of Des Moines, NM; also numerous nieces and nephews as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by her in-laws, Esther Rodriguez and nephew, Michael, Isidoro Nieto and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque, Georgia Candelaria of Rio Rancho, NM; mother-in-law, Veneranda Nieto of Albuquerque. Mary's wish was to be cremated and her ashes scattered over the Canadian River in Roy, NM. Arrangements have been provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc. 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
        Published on: Sat October 13, 2001

Tate -- Una Faye Tate, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2001. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Byron Tate and wife, Mary of Tucson, AZ and Boyce Tate and wife, Helen of Houston, TX; two daughters, Lorene Brazell and her husband, J. L. of Albuquerque and Gaynell Eubanks of Atlanta, GA; and eight grandchildren, Sabrina Strong and husband, Wendell of Des Moines, IA, Judy Brazell of Columbia, SC, Darrell Brazell and wife, Debbie of Lawrence, KS, David Tate of Houston, TX, Brent Tate and wife, Stacey of Tucson, AZ, Paul Tate of Houston, TX, Dan Eubanks of Atlanta, GA, and Kandace Eubanks of Atlanta, GA; four great-grandchildren, Justin Basteen, Gracie Brazell, Riley Tate, and Taylor Eubanks; and sisters, Oletta Muddell and Vivian Lacy, both of Amarillo, TX. Mrs. Tate was born in Mobitee, TX on August 5, 1915. She married Giles Tate on June 12,1938. They were married for 62 years before Giles preceded her in death last year. Mrs. Tate was a member of Montgomery Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a good friend to many. Mrs. Tate will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Services will be held Monday, October 15, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Darrell Brazell and Kevin Owen officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Eubanks, David Tate, Paul Tate, Brent Tate, Darrell Brazell, and Willie Denney. Honorary pallbearers will be Reagan Smetak, Phil Pratt, Chuck Looney, Everett White, Tim Leftwich, Jay Grill, Steve Varley, and Dr. Lee Thompson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to plant trees in the Tree of Life Project, c/o Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Blvd. NE. 87109. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat October 13, 2001