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LUCERO -- MARY CONSEPSION Mrs. Mary Consepsion Lucero, 98, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 4, 2006. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her son, Manuel Lucero; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Lucero was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation for Mrs. Lucero will be Thursday morning from 10:30 am until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

MARTINEZ -- Layla Danielle Martinez. The angels have reunited Layla Danielle Martinez with numerous family and friends in heaven on Saturday, June 3. 2006. She is NOW at peace with the Lord. A resident of Los Lunas, Layla Danielle is survived by her daughter, Aliyha and a son; her mother, Vicki; sisters, Yvette and Toni; brother, Mario; and many other immediate and extended family members and friends who loved and will miss her. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming NE at Paseo del Norte NE, in Albuquerque on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

MARTINEZ -- Rudolfo (Rudy) Martinez, 44, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 3, 2006. Rudy is survived by his loving parents, Ermenio and Frances Martinez; two children, Casey and Dominic; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Delicia Gonzales; one brother, Danny Martinez and wife, Debbie; two sisters, Donna Martinez and husband, Paul Steffin, Kathy Martinez and fiance, Johnathan Priest; two nieces, Tamara Sanchez and husband, Geno, Tiana Trujillo, and Gabe Trujillo; four grand-nephews, Daniel and Cristian Sanchez (his Godson), Gabriel and Patrick Trujillo; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Rudy was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation for Rudy will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Communion Service to be held at 9:00 a.m. by Deacon Harry Beare. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dominic Gonzales, Casey Gonzales, Chris Covarrubia, Gabe Trujillo, Geno Sanchez, and Joe Maldonado. Honorary pallbearers will be Gabriel Trujillo, Patrick Trujillo, Daniel Sanchez, Cristian Sanchez, Johnny Des Champs, Gilbert Des Champs, Alfred Des Champs, Leon Trujillo, Michael Frison, Jimmy Ulibarri, and Anthony Ambrogi. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors DR. SW 243-7861
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PADILLA -- PATRICIA ANN Mrs. Patricia Ann Padilla, 47, a resident of California and formally of Albuquerque, passed away on May 31, 2006. Patricia is the beloved wife to Jessie Padilla married for 27 years. Patricia is also survived by her two children, Jessie (Chuey) Charles Padilla, Renee Marie Casillas and husband, Vito of San Diego, CA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angelina and Giana; her loving parents, Sonny and Patty Martinez; three sisters, Elizabeth Martinez, Monica Martinez, Debra Jackson and husband, Greg; one brother, Filbert Martinez and wife, Nancy; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Patricia was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation for Patricia will be Tuesday evening 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 Kate and Avedon Ortiz. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with a Communion Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW, by Deacon Bob Lewis. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vito Casillas, Filbert Martinez, Greg Jackson, Leroy Saavedra, Jerry Trujillo, and Chris Wylie. Honorary pallbearers will be, Patrick Perea, Joe Ortiz, and Dante Chavez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

SAAVEDRA -- Rolando Saavedra died on June 3, 2006 at the age of 85. He was born on December 25, 1920 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a WWII veteran with the 458th Bomb Squadron where he served in Normandy, Northern France Air Offensive and various places in Europe. He was also a recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star. He was a retired Boiler Engineer with the Civil Service after 38 years of service. He was also a retired Master Sergeant (Cook) for the National Guard after 31 years of service and also a retired cook from Albuquerque Public Schools. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society and an usher, Eucharistic minister and lector for St. Anne's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Annie Saavedra; two sons, Roland Saavedra Jr. and Pamela Hyde and Martin Saavedra and wife, Shirley; one daughter, Gloria Martinez and husband, Tom Sr.; three sisters, Molly Sedillo, Lala Davis and husband, Bill, and Ronnie Studerus and husband, Ted; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow in the Celebration of Life Room at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at the St. Anne Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Martinez Jr., Roland Saavedra III, Paul Martinez, Martin Saavedra, Johnathan Lewis, and Tommy Martinez Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be Placido Sanchez, George Lucero Henry Mora, Henry Jaramillo, and Arnold Lopez. Funeral Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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SMITH-MYERS -- Jennifer Lea Smith-Myers, 44, a resident of Albuquerque for 22 years, died Monday, June 5, 2006. She is survived by her husband of three years, Edward James Myers of Albuquerque; mother, Catherine Smith and husband, James of Amelia Island, FL; father, Gary Smith and wife, Sida of Sarasota, FL; one sister, Deidre K. Gunderson and husband, Tim of Albuquerque; grandmother, Vivian Dykes of Richmond, IN; and other relatives and friends. Jennifer was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 27, 1962 and graduated from Langley High School in McLean, VA. She was a beloved wife, daughter, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorial Services will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Tue June 06, 2006

SPIKES -- Ella Mae Spikes, 73, of Albuquerque, passed away June 3, 2006 at Albuquerque Regional Hospital. She was born September 7, 1932 in Idabel, OK to Carter and Bammer (Davis) Walker. Ella was a member of Metropolitan Church of God in Christ, a member of Eastern Star, an usher and mother of the church. Ella was a foster mother to 19 children. Ella is survived by her husband, Charles Spikes of Albuquerque; her daughters, Anaia Davidson of Vista, CA and Moraijaii Spikes of Albuquerque; her son, Phillip Spikes and his wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; a sister, Dollene and her husband, James Posey of Atlanta, GA; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews; sisters- and brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and five brothers. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Metropolitan Church of God in Christ. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800
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TAYLOR -- Michael Wade Taylor (Mike) was born on July 15, 1966. He passed away on June 2, 2006 at his residence. Mike is survived by his wife, Cynthia Kay Taylor (Cyndi) and three sons, Dustin, Randall, and Corey Taylor and mother, Tena Gurule, all of Albuquerque. He also has three step-brothers, Don and Bobby Joplin of Farmington, and Bernie Joplin of Las Cruces; and three aunts, Donna Woods, Kim Green, and Elexa Longley, all of Melrose. Mike was preceded in death by an uncle, Clayton Leeder; his "granny", Thelma Leeder; and "gramps", Johnie Leeder, all of Melrose. Memorial Services will be held at New Covenant Church, June 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m., 7201 Paseo Del Norte NE. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, New Mexico
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WHITE -- Pat White passed away suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2006. Born in Kahuku, HI on September 5, 1927, she graduated from Kahuku High School in 1944 and married the love of her life, Sam White, in 1949. Retired from sales, she was a devout Catholic and an active, 20-plus year member of the Kirtland AFB Chapel. She was professed a Secular Franciscan in 1993. Pat's gentle and loving manner will be missed by her family and friends. Her father and mother, Lope and Catalina Pao; a sister, Nancy Sells and her husband, Nathan Samuel White, preceded her in death. She is survived by her three daughters, Patsy Jones and husband, Ron, Kathy Gallegos and husband, Robert, and Dorothy Shaffer, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Albert Pao, and Bino Pao and wife, Estrella; sisters, Carrie Bajo, Dolores Butler and husband, Harold, all of Hawaii; sisters, Patricia Scully of Nevada and Lucy Abreu and husband, Eddie of California; many nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Angela Zmiejko, Christina Gallegos-Romero and husband, Jesus, Melissa Gallegos, Samantha Ruybal and husband, David, and Tyree Gallegos; and great-grandchildren, Saul, Jaide, and Caleb Romero and Holly Ruybal. A Franciscan Crown Rosary Service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 9, 2006, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Southwest Franciscan Missions, P.O. Box 12395, Albuquerque, NM 87195. The family invites friends to come by Pat's home after the Funeral Service. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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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: Tue June 06, 2006