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Jackson -- Jack Jackson, 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, preceded in death by his wife, Vinne, father of four, Ervie Jackson of Albuquerque, Jean Bulock of Odessa, TX, Ann Jackson of Albuquerque, and Seidel Jackson of Las Cruces. He was a granddaddy to ten, great-granddaddy to 16, and great-great-granddaddy to one. He owned Jaxon Built Manufactory in Albuquerque. There he designed and built the biggest logging truck for the Jemez, the 1st Coca Cola truck in Albuquerque, and the 1st drill truck rig for Rogers Co. in Albuquerque. He retired from the Lovelace Foundation in 1976. Services will be held Thursday, April 30, 1998, 2:00 p.m., at Glory Hall, 2417 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87112, with Pastor John Ross officiating.
        Published on: Wed April 29, 1998

Sahling -- Gladys Lillian Sahling, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on April 28, 1998. She was born in Chicago, IL and was married to Harold A. Sahling for 61 years before his death in October 1995. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Rosary Altar Society, and served as Extraordinary Minister and participated in all church activities for many years. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, James Sahling and wife, Ann of Sun City, AZ, Nancy Craig of Albuquerque, Carole Wright and husband, Walt of Houston, TX, and Jack Sahling and wife, Linda of La Center, WA; one sister, Bernice Teall of California; two brothers, Don Hammer and Ed Hammer, both of Illinois; and ten grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 1, 1998 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Vigil as Celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are provided by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed April 29, 1998

Buckley -- Jack Buckley, age 59, born June 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY, went home to be with our Lord on April 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie L. Buckley of the family home; children, Karin Wrasman and husband, Duane, Brian Buckley and wife, Shana, Diane Bragg and husband, Tom and Joann Buckley all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Danielle Jo Wrasman, Kyle Wrasman, John Bragg and Katie Bragg, and a fifth grandchild due in September to Brian and Shana; sisters, Joan Dailey and husband, Bill of West Linn, OR and Maureen Walmsley and husband, Wendell of Eugene, OR; brothers, Bill Buckley and wife, Bonnie of West Linn, OR and Jim Buckley and wife, Donna of Minooka, IL; and many nephews and nieces. Jack grew up in Portland, OR and attended Portland State University. Jack and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1976. Jack devoted his life to service. He represented his country in the Air Force Reserves and spent 30 years in the Grocery Retail business before pursuing a career in Real Estate in 1985. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his sense of humor and gentle nature. He will be remembered for his strength, faith, wisdom, optimism, and fighting Irish Spirit and his courageous battle with cancer. His family will miss his"Dad Jokes and Group Hugs". Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road, NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul, NE. Pallbearers will be Brian Buckley, Duane Wrasman, Tom Bragg, Joel Perrine, Bill Buckley and Jim Buckley. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Jack Buckley Cancer Fund at any First Security Bank.
        Published on: Tue April 28, 1998

Graves -- Theron J. Graves, 81, of Farmington passed away Friday, April 24, 1998, at his home in Farmington. Mr. Graves was born October 14, 1916, in Anson, Texas to Thomas A. and Juddie J. Graves. Mr. Graves graduated from high School in Cisco, TX around 1934. He attended the University of Texas and graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1940. He joined the US Army Air Corp in 1940 and fought in the Guadacanal in 1942-1943. He attained the rank of Major and was the Squadron commander of the 12th fighter Squadron. They were known at"The Dirty Dozen". As commander he took the first group of 350 enlisted men and sixty pilots to to Guadacanal. It was his squadron members who shot down Admiral Yomomoto, the Japanese Architect of the Pearl Habor attack and the war in the Pacific. He flew P-38's, and flew in civilian life and over 24,000 hours of flying time. After the World War II Theron started his first business in Cisco, TX called Graves Butane Co. of Cisco, then moved to Midland, TX where he started Graves Oil Co. of Midland. From there Mr. Graves moved to Farmington in 1956 where he combined the two butane companies into what is now Graves Oil and Butane Company. It was among the top 10 businesses in New Mexico at one time. Theron also started many businesses with his twin brother Thomas, Valley Butane Co. in El Paso, TX, Trans-Mex Tankers in Hobbs, NM and Trans-Western Tankers in Farmington. He was one of the Pioneers in the oil patch covering the Permain Basin in West Texas and the San Juan Basin. He touched many peoples lives and he will be missed, but not forgotten. Mr. Graves was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas A., and Juddie J. Graves; twin brother, Thomas A. Graves; two sisters, DeAlva Hopkins, and Martha Graves. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Graves of Farmington; daughters, Sandra Richardson Flanagan, and husband Pat of Pagosa Spring, Co, and Sheron Woodard and husband, Lew of Pagosa Springs; on step-son, Kirk Kreutzer and wife, Lisa of Houston, TX; two step-daughters, Susan Slack and husband, Doug of Houston, TX, and Sherri Doxey and husband, Kenneth also of Houston; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday at Brewer, Lee & Larking Chapel from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. also at Brewer, Lee & Larkin Chapel in Farmington. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 28th at the Crestview Southern Baptist Church, 4400 E. Main, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Carl Nowlin Officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 2182. Pallbearers are Claude Wiley, John Atkias, Corby Johnson, Pat Flanagan, Tom Growney and John Graves. Honorary Pallbearers are John Graves, Jack graves, Ryan Flanager, Lew Woodard, Kirk Kreutzer, Lyn Scalzi, Ronnie Foust, Rudy Self, Richard Ledbetter, Paul Stone, and New Mexico Amigos. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to San Juan Regional Cancer Center, 800 West Maple. Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute, Farmington. 325-8688
        Published on: Tue April 28, 1998

Walk -- Gladys L. Walk, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years, died Monday, April 27, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack F. Walk of the family home; sons, Phillip R. Walk and wife, Kathy of Albuquerque; Dennis G. Walk and wife, Jan of Houston, TX, and Gary J. Walk and wife, Coella of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Lori Walk, Wendy Walk, Ryan Walk, and Allysha Walk; and sister, Hazel Goode of Brownsville, TX. Mrs. Walk was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. She was a very happy person. Gladys L. Walk was born in Meridian, TX. She moved to Brownsville, TX in 1930 and then to Harlingen in 1943. Mrs. Walk moved to Albuquerque in 1990. She was a member of Monterey Baptist Church and she was a former member of The First Baptist Church of Harlingen, TX. Mrs. Walk was a member and past president of the Nine Thirty Study Club. She was a former member of Town and Country Garden Club and she was a member of Pi Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Sorority all of Harlingen. Services will be held on Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, with Marvin L. Capehart officiating. Interment will follow. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue April 28, 1998

Buckley -- Jack Buckley, age 59, born June 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY, went home to be with our Lord on April 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie L. Buckley of the family home; children, Karin Wrasman and husband, Duane, Brian Buckley and wife, Shana, Diane Bragg and husband, Tom and Joann Buckley all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Danielle Jo Wrasman, Kyle Wrasman, John Bragg and Katie Bragg, and a fifth grandchild due in September to Brian and Shana; sisters, Joan Dailey and husband, Bill of West Linn, OR and Maureen Walmsley and husband, Wendell of Eugene, OR; brothers, Bill Buckley and wife, Bonnie of West Linn, OR and Jim Buckley and wife, Donna of Minooka, IL; and many nephews and nieces. Jack grew up in Portland, OR and attended Portland State University. Jack and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1976. Jack devoted his life to service. He represented his country in the Air Force Reserves and spent 30 years in the Grocery Retail business before pursuing a career in Real Estate in 1985. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his sense of humor and gentle nature. He will be remembered for his strength, faith, wisdom, optimism, and fighting Irish Spirit and his courageous battle with cancer. His family will miss his"Dad Jokes and Group Hugs". Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road, NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul, NE. Pallbearers will be Brian Buckley, Duane Wrasman, Tom Bragg, Joel Perrine, Bill Buckley and Jim Buckley. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Jack Buckley Cancer Fund at any First Security Bank.
        Published on: Mon April 27, 1998

Buckley -- Jack Buckley, age 59, born June 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY, went home to be with our Lord on April 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie L. Buckley of the family home; children, Karin Wrasman and husband, Duane, Brian Buckley and wife, Shana, Diane Bragg and husband, Tom and Joann Buckley all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Danielle Jo Wrasman, Kyle Wrasman, John Bragg and Katie Bragg, and a fifth grandchild due in September to Brian and Shana; sisters, Joan Dailey and husband, Bill of West Linn, OR and Maureen Walmsley and husband, Wendell of Eugene, OR; brothers, Bill Buckley and wife, Bonnie of West Linn, OR and Jim Buckley adn wife, Donna of Minooka, IL; and many nephews and nieces. Jack grew up in Portland, OR and attended Portland State University. Jack and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1976. Jack devoted his life to service. He represented his county in the Air Force Reserves and spent 30 years in the Grocery Retail business before pursuing a career in Real Estate in 1985. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his sense of humor and gentle nature. He will be remembered for his strength, faith, wisdom, optimism, and fighting Irish Spirit and his courageous battle with cancer. His family will miss his"Dad Jokes and Group Hugs". Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Road, NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul, NE. Pallbearers will be Brian Buckley, Duane Wrasman, Tom Gragg, Joel Perrine, Bill Buckley and Jim Buckley. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Jack Buckley Cancer Fund at any First Security Bank.
        Published on: Sun April 26, 1998

Mccabe -- Ellen M. McCabe, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, April 24, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack McCabe. Survivors include two daughters, Sheri and Casey; and one son, Jay. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brad, Jason, Brynn and Tiffany; one great-grandchild, Justine; three sisters, Connie, Charlene and Renee; and one brother, Chuck. Mrs. McCabe was a member of the Irish American Society, the German American Club and Comhaltas Safe home, Ellen. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise Society (891-8200).
        Published on: Sun April 26, 1998

Schossow -- George Schossow, born December 31, 1914 died Friday, April 24, 1998. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen; son, Donald Schossow and wife, Laura of Albuquerque; two daughters, Rita and husband, Jack Slaughter of Santa Fe and Linda and husband, Steve Nelson of Ark City, KS; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr.Schossow barbered in Iowa, Chicago, IL, Beverly Hills, CA and opened the first barber shop at the Albuquerque Airport in 1952. He retired in 1986. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 1:30 p.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Fr. Roger Bourgeois, S.S.S., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun April 26, 1998

Watts -- Robert Andrew, Jr. Watts The Reverend Robert Andrew Watts, Jr., 69, passed away at his home in Waco, TX on Saturday, April 25, 1998, after a long bout with Parkinson's Disease. Reverend Watts, son of the late Robert A.Watts, Sr., and Mary Gertrude Rickerson Watts, was born August 19, 1928, in Ada OK. The family later moved to Marshall, TX where he attended school. He earned the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Baylor University in 1950. He then worked as a research chemist for the Hanford Works at Richland, Washington. While there, he met and married the former Bobby Joyce Boggs in 1952. He was a World War II Veteran. After feeling a call to the ministry, Reverend Watts attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned two degrees, a bachelor of Church Music Education and a Master of Religious Education. He served churches in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and New Mexico as Director of Education and Music. He also served ten years in the Education Division of the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. He later earned a Master of Arts interdisciplinary degree in family counseling from Texas Tech University. For a number of years he worked as a family therapist in private practice and for the Artesia Counseling Center. He retired in 1980 as a result of illness. He was a member of the American Marriage and Family Counseling Association. Reverend Watts and his wife moved to Waco in 1990 to be near family members. He is survived by his wife, Bobby Joyce Watts of Waco; two sons, Barry Alan Watts and his wife, Nancy of Arlington, TX; and Robin Dean Watts and his wife Sheila of Humble, TX; two daughters, Mrs. Wendy Jo Smith and her husband, Denny of Albuquerque, NM; and Mrs. Melody Gay Williams and her husband, the Reverend Rick Williams of Lufkin; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Watts of Waco; his sister, Mrs. Gladys Hudson and her husband, Jack of Waco, TX; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Andrew Watts, Sr. Funeral Services will be held at Lake Shore Baptist Church of Waco, TX, on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The Dr. Brett Younger and the Reverend Rick Williams will officiate. Family members will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive visitors at Wiklerson-Hatch-Bailey Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements: Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey
        Published on: Sun April 26, 1998