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Todd -- Cecil M. Todd, the oldest child of Lyle Todd and Jennie Vandenbos Todd passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on October 10, 2001 after living a full and rewarding life. Cecil was born on a farm near Lakeview, SD on February 15, 1915. He attended elementary school in Lakeview and graduated from high school in nearby Crookston, NE in 1933. After high school, Cecil attended Blackhills State College in Spearfish, SD and obtained a First Grade Teaching Certificate. Cecil taught school for one year at a rural school in Todd County, SD and along with driving a gasoline tanker between Valentine, NE and Casper, WY, saved enough money to continue his education at Chadron College in Chadron, NE. He graduated from Chadron College with a BA in Education. While teaching in Lakeview, SD following his education, Cecil met Helen Hammond. Cecil and Helen were married on June 18, 1943 in Vancouver, WA. Cecil and Helen were spending the summer in Washington working at the Kaiser Shipyards to help the U.S. war effort. Cecil and Helen were accompanied in this endeavor by Cecil's sister, Eileen and her husband, and his uncle, Glen Todd. In 1945, Cecil and Helen joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs and moved into the Rosebud Boarding School located east of Mission, SD. Cecil spent the next 28 years in both North and South Dakota employed by the BIA as a teacher, guidance counselor, principal and education specialist. He also enjoyed coaching the girls track team in Eagle Butte, SD. These years were enjoyable and Cecil never stopped in assisting young people in pursuit of their education. In 1972, Cecil and Helen retired from the BIA and moved to Glen Ellen, CA. While in Glen Ellen, Cecil became an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Cecil also enjoyed gardening and kept the church congregation, neighbors and family supplied with fruits and vegetables of all kind. Cecil and Helen sold their home in Glen Ellen in 1989 and moved to Albuquerque, NM to be closer to their grandchildren. Cecil and Helen were active in St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church and in the last several years followed Pastor Kathy Newman in her efforts to establish Hope Episcopal Church in Northeast Albuquerque. Cecil was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Mission, SD and a member of Kem Shrine Temple in Grand Forks, ND. Cecil also enjoyed his membership in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and seldom missed a meeting. Cecil is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Susan Edasi (Gerry) and Marsha Wood (Wayne); two sisters, Eileen Branconi and Luella Roberts (Hollis). both of Cecil's sisters have recently purchased homes in Ripon, CA. Cecil will also be sorely missed by his special nieces, Janice Kelly of Denver, CO, Cherie Conkling of Reno, NV; and his nephew, William Skinner of Tehatchapi, CA; and many, many friends. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Jennie; his brother-in-law, Tony Branconi; and a special cousin and niece, Pam Todd and Valerie Skinner. We miss you! The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hope Episcopal Church, 5345 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 107, Abq, NM 87109.
        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: Fri October 12, 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: Fri October 12, 2001

Gallegos -- John "Bino" Gallegos Jr., 53, was born September 16, 1948. He passed away suddenly Monday, October 8, 2001. John was a resident of Albuquerque and Belen, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan; and two brothers, Manuel and Peter and is survived by his son, Gregory; daughter, Petra; two grandchildren, Ray-Rey and Celaya; mother, Jenny; sisters, Margaret Nieto and husband, Pete, Toni Bazan, Dolores Gallegos, Grace Lopez, Helen Gallegos, Loretta Montoya and husband, Mike; brothers Rick Gallegos and wife, Margorie, Raymond Gallegos and wife, Julia, Frank �Chano� Gallegos and wife, Lupe; numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends who loved him. Services will be conducted at La Luz de Valle Christian Church, Santa Fe and Barelas SW. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2001. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2001 with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Gallegos, Rick Gallegos, Frank �Chano Gallegos, Abel Bazan Jr., Johnny Ray Montoya, Joe Ray Martinez, and Pete Nieto Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Gallegos, Daniel Gallegos, Michael Ray Gallegos, Matthew Gallegos, John Anthony Salazar, Gabriel Borrego and Lawrence, �L.C.� Brown. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Thu October 11, 2001

Thomas -- Ruth Mary McMahon Rigby Thomas, age 93 died Monday October 8, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Thomas was born in Winslow, AZ, and had been a resident of New Mexico since 1914. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and head of the Republican Women's Association of New Mexico; she was also a delegate to the state Republican Convention. Mrs. Thomas was owner of the George H. Thomas Insurance Agency. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas; her daughters, Patsy and Jeri Rigby; sister, Alice King; brother, Buddy McMahon; parents, Joseph and Edith McMahon; and grandson, George Scott Rigby. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son, Gerald W. Rigby Sr. and wife, Barbara Kidd Rigby of Diamond Head, Mississippi; one sister, Helen Brown of Choctaw, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many loved ones and friends. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Mass of the Resurrection will be Friday, October 12, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at St Charles Borromeo 1818 Coal Pl SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd SE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Eternal World Catholic Television Network, Old Leeds Rd. Irondale, Alabama 35210. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is entrusted to the care of Mrs. Thomas.
        Published on: Thu October 11, 2001

Gallegos -- John "Bino" Gallegos Jr., 53, was born September 16, 1948. He passed away suddenly Monday, October 8, 2001. John was a resident of Albuquerque and Belen, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan; and two brothers, Manuel and Peter and is survived by his son, Gregory; daughter, Petra; two grandchildren, Ray-Rey and Celaya; mother, Jenny; sisters, Margaret Nieto and husband, Pete, Toni Bazan, Dolores Gallegos, Grace Lopez, Helen Gallegos, Loretta Montoya and husband, Mike; brothers Rick Gallegos and wife, Margorie, Raymond Gallegos and wife, Julia, Frank �Chano� Gallegos and wife, Lupe; numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends who loved him. Services will be conducted at La Luz de Valle Christian Church, Santa Fe and Barelas SW. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2001. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2001 with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Gallegos, Rick Gallegos, Frank �Chano Gallegos, Abel Bazan Jr., Johnny Ray Montoya, Joe Ray Martinez, and Pete Nieto Jr.. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Gallegos, Michael Ray Gallegos, Matthew Gallegos, John Anthony Salazar, Gabriel Borrego and Lawrence, �L.C.� Brown. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed October 10, 2001

Hunley -- Helen H. Hunley, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Monday, October 08, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jess Hunley of Albuquerque; son, Jess Hunley and wife, Cleo of Albuquerque; daughter, Marion Tigges and husband, John of Glendale, AZ; granddaughters, Jennifer Casey, Jodi Hunley, Morgan Burk, Brier Mead, Tyler Tigges; grandson, Kyle Tigges; and two great-grandsons. Helen served during WWII in the U.S. Army as a combat nurse, even wading ashore during the Anzio invasion, in addition to serving in the Pacific Theatre. She continued her nursing career after the war as an occupational health nurse. Helen was a loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She oftentimes opened her home to those who were away from family during the holidays. Helen loved sharing her cooking and hospitality with others. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd.NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Wed October 10, 2001

Thomas -- Ruth Mary McMahon Rigby Thomas, age 93 died Monday October 8, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Thomas was born in Winslow, AZ, and had been a resident of New Mexico since 1914. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and head of the Republican Women's Association of New Mexico; she was also a delegate to the state Republican Convention. Mrs. Thomas was owner of the George H. Thomas Insurance Agency. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas; her daughters, Patsy and Jeri Rigby; sister, Alice King; brother, Buddy McMahon; parents, Joseph and Edith McMahon; and grandson, George Scott Rigby. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son, Gerald W. Rigby Sr. and wife, Barbara Kidd Rigby of Diamond Head, Mississippi; one sister, Helen Brown of Choctaw, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many loved ones and friends. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Mass of the Resurrection will be Friday, October 12, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at St Charles Borromeo 1818 Coal Pl SE. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd SE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Eternal World Catholic Television Network, Old Leeds Rd. Irondale, Alabama 35210. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is entrusted to the care of Mrs. Thomas.
        Published on: Wed October 10, 2001

Hunley -- Helen H. Hunley, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Monday, October 08, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jess Hunley of Albuquerque; son, Jess Hunley and wife, Cleo of Albuquerque; daughter, Marion Tigges and husband, John of Glendale, AZ; granddaughters, Jennifer Casey, Jodi Hunley, Morgan Burk, Brier Mead, Tyler Tigges; grandson, Kyle Tigges; and two great-grandsons. Helen served during WWII in the U.S. Army as a combat nurse, even wading ashore during the Anzio invasion, in addition to serving in the Pacific Theatre. She continued her nursing career after the war as an occupational health nurse. Helen was a loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She oftentimes opened her home to those who were away from family during the holidays. Helen loved sharing her cooking and hospitality with others. Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd.NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
        Published on: Tue October 09, 2001

Tipton -- Helen Tipton, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Tuesday, October 02, 2001. She is survived by her son, Dennis Tipton of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd R. Tipton. Memorial graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon October 08, 2001