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WRIGHT -- Otis L. "Les" Wright, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died quietly on the morning of June 4, 2006, at The Montebello. He left this earth at peace, knowing that his heavenly reward awaited him. Les was born on May 31, 1913, the eldest child of Alvin Luther and Willie Lee Derryberry Wright, on a farm near the west Tennessee hamlet of Chewalla. Soon after, his family moved to a home in nearby Pocahontas, TN, where he grew up and was the catcher on the town baseball team. Les was valedictorian of his class at Middleton High School. With a talent for electronics and a knack for radio, Les went to work in this field. After high school, he worked as an engineer for a radio station in Muscle Shoals, AL. However, he longed to attend college and finally got that opportunity in his early 20s by working at the college radio station in exchange for tuition. At John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and met his wife, Eva Beatrice "Bea" Tranbarger. Les served in the Navy during WWII, including a stint in Los Alamos at the height of the Manhattan Project. After the war, he hired on with Sandia Corporation and moved his family to Albuquerque. Les was raised in the Church of Christ, but in Albuquerque he was a longtime, devoted member of the Sandia Base Protestant Chapel. There, he served as Sunday School superintendent, taught an adult Sunday School class and sang in the choir. In his retirement from Sandia Corporation, Les taught several subjects at Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute during his 10 years on the faculty. He later attended Heights Baptist Church on Lomas and Del Norte Baptist Church on Montgomery. In 2000, Les moved out of the family home in the Northeast Heights and into The Montebello on Academy. There, he became much loved for his gentle nature and ready smile. Les was a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League and held the amateur license W5GIL for many years. Les was preceded in death by his wife, Bea, in 1992. His is survived by his sons, David, and wife, Sylvia, of Lakewood, CO, Dan, and wife, Jane, Rick and wife, Barbara Madaras, all of Albuquerque; and two grandsons, Paul and Andrew Wright of Lakewood. Services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Alan Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the Services on Thursday. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed June 07, 2006

ZAMORA -- Victoria P. Zamora, age 89, the daughter of the late Luis Padilla and Eloisa Ortiz Padilla, peacefully joined Our Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5, 2006. Victoria was a lifelong resident of Tome, NM, and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome. She worked for the Los Lunas Hospital and Training School as a foster grandmother, retiring after 20 years of outstanding service. Victoria was a member of the Older American's Program with the senior citizens in Los Lunas. She was well known for her sense of humor and she never had a bad word to say about anyone. She saw the world through rose colored glasses. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Zamora; son-in-law, John Berman Sanchez; grandson, Cruz Cavazos, III; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Marie Cavazos; her three brothers, Vicente, Placido, and Anastacio Padilla; three sisters, Josefita Chavez, Dora Silva, and Dolores Montoya. She is survived by her three children, Patricia Z. Sanchez of Tome, NM, Socorro Z. Cavazos and her husband, Cruz of Albuquerque, NM, and Richard G. Zamora; her loving grandchildren, Cynthia Cavazos, Elizabeth "Lisa" Chavez and her husband, Marty, Timmy Cavazos, Claire Gast, Chris Cavazos and his wife, Isabel, and Rebecca Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Nicole Chavez, MichaelAnn Cavazos, Brian Cavazos-Galvez, Martina Chavez, Michael Wing, Joe and John Ortega, and Brandon and Krysten Cavazos; her two loving sisters, Consuelo Baca and her husband, Lalo of Adelino, NM, and Luz Garcia and her husband, Louis of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to Laurel Meadows Staff and Ambercare for the love, caring and compassion shown to their beloved mother and grandmother. All services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, NM, beginning with a viewing on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cruz Cavazos, Chris Cavazos, Brian Cavazos-Galvez, Richard Lovato, Marty Chavez, and Joe Ortega. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. Visit online register at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com
        Published on: Wed June 07, 2006

CUMMINGS -- Jean Louise Cummings, 78, passed away on June 3, 2006, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family after a long illness. Grandpa, your Queen is coming home to you. Jean was preceded in death by her son, John, and husband, Bill. She was an active member of All Saints Lutheran Church. Jean is survived by her children, 11 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Thank you Suzanne and Cori, for loving and caring for Jeannie. You made her last days so peaceful and full of love. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Zia Hospice, in memory of Jean Cummings, 4141 Montgomery Blvd., NE Albuquerque NM 87109. A public visitation will be Tuesday, June 6, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Rd., Albuquerque, on Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at Vista Verde Cemetery, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, NM.
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

DEAN -- Jean D. Dean, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006. She was born to Frank and Anna DeVotie October 23, 1906 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Jean is survived by daughter, Annabelle D. Moore and her fiance, Gary Sanner; granddaughter, Julie Moore; grandson, Chris Moore and wife, Jennifer; great-granddaughter, Lauryn Moore; son, Frank (Ned) Dean Jr. and wife, Margarita. Cremation is taking place with Services to be held at a later date. Services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

DICKINSON-CONTRERAS -- Chantz Matthew Dickinson-Contreras, 10 years old left this life to begin his eternal life with his beloved Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Chantz was a joy and inspiration to everyone he met. He was a friend to everyone and a champion of the underdog. He never met a stranger. His loves were baseball, tennis, bionicles, Star Wars, and the Army. He wanted to be a soldier and a preacher when he grew up, but never realized he was a preacher every day by the way he lived his life. We have truly lost an Angel. He is survived by his parents, Jonnathan and Lisa Contreras of Pecos; brother, Ethan Contreras of Pecos; and sister, Emily Contreras of Pecos. Also his cherished grandparents, Boma and Bompa, Barbara and John Dickinson of Albuquerque, NM, Noni and Papa, Gloria and Alex Contreras of Lamesa; aunt and uncles, Laura and Vince Kohr of Albuquerque, Johnny Dickinson of Albuquerque, Debi and Rey Chapa of Ft. Stockton; cousins, Joseph, Myka, and Lori Chapa of Ft. Stockton; and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Visitation will be held at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the West Park Baptist Church in Pecos with Rev. Ray Carreon officiating. Interment will be held at 4:00 p.m. MT Friday at the Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa and Pecos Funeral Home in Pecos.
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

DUNNING -- Effie Snyder Dunning, 92, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away on May 31, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, George and Harriet Snyder; and her seven sisters and their spouses. She is survived by her two daughters, Norma (Russ) Taylor and Maxine (Ralph) Melbourne, both of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Sandra (Gary) Miller of Dallas, John (Paula) Taylor of Albuquerque, Ralph (Regina) Melbourne of Hinsdale, IL, and Nancy (Gil) Archuleta of Albuquerque; her great-grandchildren, David (Cheryl) Kuck of California, Amy (Brian) Guzie, Michelle Archuleta and fiance, Joey Winklepleck of Albuquerque, Chris and John Melbourne of Hinsdale, IL and Abriana Taylor of Albuquerque; her great-great-grandson, Justin Kuck of California; her dear friend, Eunice Honaker of Lewis, CO; and her many, well-loved nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and Services will be held at a time when the grandchildren can attend. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and aides (especially Nancy) at Laurel Heights and Hospice of the Sandias for their loving care and kindness to our beloved mother and grandmother during her long illness. Arrangements by: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, NM, (505)764-9663.
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

HAGINS -- Willie C. "Big Bill" Hagins, 54, devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many, died suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2006. Bill played Center for the University of NM Lobos from 1974-1976 under coaches Norm Ellenberger, Dennis Hodges and John Whisnet. He loved and lived the game of basketball as well as being an avid fan of all sports. Bill was a fisherman who enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He dedicated much of his life to working with troubled youth as a counselor at the Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center. He inspired and reached the minds and hearts of many in his 23 year career. After retirement, Bill continued touching the lives of young people in his work at Eldorado High School. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Dorothy; three children, Cecil Hagins and fiance, Regina, of Albuquerque, Nakia Hagins of Albuquerque and Conrad Jackson and fiance Beth, of Los Angeles, CA; grandmother, Edna Baldwin; sisters, Patricia Hagins of New York City, Paulette Hagins, and Doreleain Haggins of New Jersey, and Bea Williams, of New York City; brother, Marvin Hagins of New Jersey. He is the grandfather of three, Syeid, Dominique and Jade. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Childress of Arizona, Pat Pallone of California, Jim Pallone and Fran Toensing from Albuquerque and too many aunts, uncles and cousins to name. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth, and father, Ulysses Hagins and brother, Marshall. Bill had a way of making all who entered his world feel very special with words and actions of genuine kindness. A big man with an even bigger heart. Bill will be missed by all who had the good fortune to have known and loved him. Services will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400.
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

JOHNSON -- Wilma Lee Johnson, 93, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord Sunday, June 4, 2006. She is survived by her daughters, Helen Gragg and Grace Townsend, both of Albuquerque; loving granddaughters, Debra Garcia of Albuquerque and Linda Goetz of Los Lunas; grandsons, Ken and Jim Townsend; brother, Billy Joe Taylor; and sister, Mildred Starr. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Johnson. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A visitation will be held at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

LOWRY -- Margaret Harrison Lowry, died Friday, June 2, 2006, in Albuquerque after a lingering illness related to advanced age. She was born in Coldwater, MS on July 6, 1915. She was a graduate of Olive Branch High School in Mississippi and then moved to Memphis, TN. In 1940, she married James L. Lowry, Sr. and enjoyed 56 years of a loving marriage to him. She lived in Memphis until she moved to Albuquerque in 1984. Margaret was preceded in death by her by her beloved husband, James L. Lowry, Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Anne Taylor of Nashville, TN; a son, James L. Lowry, Jr. M.D. of Albuquerque. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Stephanie Brooks of Franklin, TN, Anne Taylor of Albuquerque, and Amy Collis of Minneapolis, MN; and three grandsons, Stephen Taylor of Waxhaw, NC, Jeff Lowry of Albuquerque, and Vince Lowry of Los Angeles, CA. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Margaret worked in retail sales in Memphis for a time and spent many years as a devoted homemaker. She was very active in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Memphis, and later in the Heights First Church of the Nazarene of Albuquerque. Margaret had an unwavering faith in her Lord and Savior. She was much beloved as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She lived life with faith, style and grace and faced death with eternal hope of resurrection and reunion with her beloved husband, Jimmy. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

LUCERO -- Evaristo "Louie" "Tito" Lucero passed away quietly on Monday, June 5, 2006 the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Josephine "Fefa" Lucero and step-son, Juan Bustos Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Lila and husband, James Romero of Albuquerque, Cynthia and husband, Reyes Granado of Westminister CO, Lanora Fisher and son, James of Tuscon, Lisa Lucero and son, Kevin also of Tuscon; step-daughter, Mary and husband, Ted C De Baca of Santa Fe; step-sons, Jaime Bustos and fiancee, Amy Bowen, and Carlos and wife, Kathy Bustos, both of Santa Fe. He had 12 grandchildren; and numerous nephews and neices. He will be buried with full military honors at the National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 11:00. Arrangements are being made by Direct Funeral Services.
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006