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CARMER, JOSEPH O. Age 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away 2/4/15. Joe was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Joe always had a special ability to work on automobiles. He was a true craftsman with lead metal finishing. Joe started Carmer's body shop 56 years ago, and the shop continues to operate today. He has mentored many people in the automotive trade, from teaching them at TVI, (now called CNM) to training them in his body shop. Many have gone on to own and operate successful body shops around Albuquerque and the United States. Joe was also president of Albuquerques Parents without Partners for a time. He spent a lot of time helping children with only one parent in their homes. He would take them camping, fishing, hiking and help them fix their pedal bikes. There are to many things to list here, but GOD knows all. He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Mary Carmer, brother Bill Carmer, sisters Eleanor Miller and Betty Kirby and very special friend Nancy Wood. Joe is survived by his four children, Joe and Vonda Carmer, Sue and Ben Garcia, Mike and Leslie Carmer, Ken Carmer and laurel Howard and also Jerry Moseley; eight grandchildren, JT Carmer, John Carmer, James Carmer, Heather Morgan, Amber Sandager, Ryan Carmer, Shane Carmer and Cale Carmer; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Reception between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2015 at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505-344-0880. As a guest please visit Riverside Funeral Home at www.riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Thu February 12, 2015

GALLACHER, PATRICK J. Patrick Joseph Gallacher (1934-2015) died at home on February 7, 2015. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher. He is survived by his wife Patricia; his daughters, Gail and husband Steve Gess of Denver, Kathleen and husband Greg Atkin of Albuquerque, Francie and husband Chuck Anderson of Denver, Annie and husband Ruben Ramirez of Albuquerque, and Sarah and husband Jimmy Shepard of Colorado Springs; and grandchildren, Michael, Emma, Ronnie, David, Rebecca, Andres, Ethan, Lilly, Lucy and Jack. Patrick will be remembered as a kind, devout man with a great intellect and wonderful sense of humor who loved life, his family, friends, books and ice cream; and not necessarily in that order. He was Professor Emeritus of Medieval Language and Literature at the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 2000. He loved teaching and was able to make complex subjects accessible and entertaining for the students. After retirement, Patrick kept in touch with his UNM colleagues at the monthly 'Old Fart' breakfast at Duran's pharmacy, an occasion he thoroughly enjoyed. Patrick loved to travel and cherished his time in Europe with his wife Patricia. He took great delight in tracing Geoffrey Chaucer's footsteps and studying the iconography of the great cathedrals. He was gifted in language, was fearless in his attempts to communicate but able to laugh at himself when he made embarrassing mistakes, which occurred more than once. Born on February 22, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the youngest child of Patrick Joseph and Catherine Gallacher, who both emigrated from Scotland in 1920's. He had three siblings, Charles, James and Catherine. Through his teens, he attended seminary where he began a lifelong devotion to Catholicism. He left the seminary to study Philosophy and English Literature at the University of Detroit where he met his wife Patricia Mebus. They were married in 1959 and have been together 56 years. Professor Gallacher received his Ph.D in Medieval English Literature and Comparative Linguistics from the University of Illinois-Urbana with an emphasis on Middle English language and literature. He taught at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill until 1972 at which point he moved to Albuquerque where he remained until his retirement. According to his family, Patrick faced the difficulties of aging with grace; his acceptance of this hardship was an expression of his deep love of God. A rosary will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Visitation will follow from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Barrett House Shelter/ Barrett Foundation, 505.246.9244, All Faith Receiving Home, 505.271.0329 or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Patrick at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Thu February 12, 2015

FISHER, MARYBELLE Marybelle Fisher, 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 6, 2015. Marybelle was born on May 15, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska to J. Floyd and Marion Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, James; son, Bryan Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and RJ Kirkpatrick; and granddaughter, Tess Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sunbonnet Mission Shop of First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, firstpresabq.org Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in the Centennial Urn Garden, 924 Menaul Blvd, 87107. Please visit our online guestbook for Marybelle at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Thu February 12, 2015

CARMER, JOSEPH O. Age 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, passed away 2/4/15. Joe was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Joe always had a special ability to work on automobiles. He was a true craftsman with lead metal finishing. Joe started Carmer's body shop 56 years ago, and the shop continues to operate today. He has mentored many people in the automotive trade, from teaching them at TVI, (now called CNM) to training them in his body shop. Many have gone on to own and operate successful body shops around Albuquerque and the United States. Joe was also president of Albuquerques Parents without Partners for a time. He spent a lot of time helping children with only one parent in their homes. He would take them camping, fishing, hiking and help them fix their pedal bikes. There are to many things to list here, but GOD knows all. He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Mary Carmer, brother Bill Carmer, sisters Eleanor Miller and Betty Kirby and very special friend Nancy Wood. Joe is survived by his four children, Joe and Vonda Carmer, Sue and Ben Garcia, Mike and Leslie Carmer, Ken Carmer and laurel Howard and also Jerry Moseley; eight grandchildren, JT Carmer, John Carmer, James Carmer, Heather Morgan, Amber Sandager, Ryan Carmer, Shane Carmer and Cale Carmer; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at 1:00 pm, Reception between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2015 at Calvary Chapel Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, 505-344-0880. As a guest please visit Riverside Funeral Home at www.riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Wed February 11, 2015

FISHER, MARYBELLE Marybelle Fisher, 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 6, 2015. Marybelle was born on May 15, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska to J. Floyd and Marion Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, James; son, Bryan Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and RJ Kirkpatrick; and granddaughter, Tess Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sunbonnet Mission Shop of First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, NM at firstpresabq.org. Memorial service arrangements are pending. Please visit our online guestbook for Marybelle at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Wed February 11, 2015

GALLACHER, PATRICK J. Patrick Joseph Gallacher (1934-2015) died at home on February 7, 2015. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher. He is survived by his wife Patricia; his daughters, Gail and husband Steve Gess of Denver, Kathleen and husband Greg Atkin of Albuquerque, Francie and husband Chuck Anderson of Denver, Annie and husband Ruben Ramirez of Albuquerque, and Sarah and husband Jimmy Shepard of Colorado Springs; and grandchildren, Michael, Emma, Ronnie, David, Rebecca, Andres, Ethan, Lilly, Lucy and Jack. Patrick will be remembered as a kind, devout man with a great intellect and wonderful sense of humor who loved life, his family, friends, books and ice cream; and not necessarily in that order. He was Professor Emeritus of Medieval Language and Literature at the University of New Mexico from 1972 to 2000. He loved teaching and was able to make complex subjects accessible and entertaining for the students. After retirement, Patrick kept in touch with his UNM colleagues at the monthly 'Old Fart' breakfast at Duran's pharmacy, an occasion he thoroughly enjoyed. Patrick loved to travel and cherished his time in Europe with his wife Patricia. He took great delight in tracing Geoffrey Chaucer's footsteps and studying the iconography of the great cathedrals. He was gifted in language, was fearless in his attempts to communicate but able to laugh at himself when he made embarrassing mistakes, which occurred more than once. Born on February 22, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the youngest child of Patrick Joseph and Catherine Gallacher, who both emigrated from Scotland in 1920's. He had three siblings, Charles, James and Catherine. Through his teens, he attended seminary where he began a lifelong devotion to Catholicism. He left the seminary to study Philosophy and English Literature at the University of Detroit where he met his wife Patricia Mebus. They were married in 1959 and have been together 56 years. Professor Gallacher received his Ph.D in Medieval English Literature and Comparative Linguistics from the University of Illinois-Urbana with an emphasis on Middle English language and literature. He taught at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill until 1972 at which point he moved to Albuquerque where he remained until his retirement. According to his family, Patrick faced the difficulties of aging with grace; his acceptance of this hardship was an expression of his deep love of God. A rosary will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Visitation will follow from 5:30-6:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Barrett House Shelter/ Barrett Foundation, 505.246.9244, All Faith Receiving Home, 505.271.0329 or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Patrick at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Wed February 11, 2015

SANCHEZ FOREMAN, TILLIE I. age 89, born September 29, 1925 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to her parents Justo Sanchez Jr., and Lucy, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her son's home with her family at her side. Tillie is survived by her son, Robby Sanchez and wife, Lisa; step-son, J.C Foreman and wife, Pam; step-daughters, Sandi Hanscom and husband, Jim, and Mona Foreman; grandchildren, Matthew Sanchez and wife, Candace Marie, Dominic Sanchez, Bryan Pacheco, Brittany, Jackie, Sarah, and Lexis Foreman; Kayla, Ryan, and Eddie James; niece, Marie Cravey; great-grandchildren, Daniel and wife, Amy, Justin, Nathan, and Nicholas; and one great-great-grandchild, Ava. Tillie went on to share her life and was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Bobby Sanchez, and James C. Foreman; sister, Priscilla Diaz; and niece Margie Saavedra Chavez. Tillie is loved and cherished by us and many others. She was a wonderful mother. She made us strong to endure life, she taught us how to find happiness in the face of disaster, she made us challenge ourselves when we were uncomfortable, she taught us to be honest, caring, to have dignity, and to always value yourself. Tillie shared her love, her wisdom, her will to love life and all it brings. She has had many peaks and valleys, highlights and adventures in her 89 years of life, more than most of us. She lived everyday with passion to do her best and to be happy. She is now on her journey into somewhere we will all meet again. She shared her childhood with sister, Priscilla. Tillie worked for her father at the family owned Arrow Super Market located in the Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District as a bookkeeper. As a lifelong resident of the South Valley, Tillie was passionate and true to her background and culture. All who knew her during these years recall her passion for bowling, fishing, blackjack, cooking, puzzles, gardening, and her love for animals including her dog, Zorro. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 8:15 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Sanchez, Dominic Sanchez, Nathan Pacheco, Rudy Sanchez, Frank Sanchez, and J.C. Foreman. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Pacheco, Nicholas Pacheco, Justin Pacheco, Michael Sena, and Joey Sanchez. Tillie will be missed and remembered for being a wonderful mother and grandmother, her kindness, courage, inner strength and love of family. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 11, 2015

FISHER, MARYBELLE Marybelle Fisher, 90, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 6, 2015. Marybelle was born on May 15, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska to J. Floyd and Marion Arnold. She is survived by her loving husband, James; son, Bryan Fisher; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and RJ Kirkpatrick; and granddaughter, Tess Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sunbonnet Mission Shop of First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, NM at firstpresabq.org. Memorial service arrangements are pending. Please visit our online guestbook for Marybelle at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
        Published on: Tue February 10, 2015

MARTINEZ, NEMESIO C. JR. (MESA) Family, friends and neighbors please accept our heartfelt thanks to all of you who touched our hearts with so much love, words of kindness, memories, food, monetary gifts, visits, masses and so much more during the illness and passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and uncle. We have been immensely touched by all the prayers of comfort, strength and support that you have shown us. We would like to extend a special thank you to Teresita Toule, for your devoted and unending care to our husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew and uncle. You gave so much more than care, your warmth, humor, respect and kindness was not only felt by our entire family but by Mr. Martinez as you called him. You touched our hearts in so many ways and we were blessed to have you. Thank you to Heritage Hospice Care staff for your outstanding care and quick response. Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center, Doctors James Lin, Reuben Last, Luis Garcia, The staff of the Continuous Infusion Clinic, VA Social worker Nikki Hughes: Alzheimers Dementia Association of NM, Mariachi Serenade at the Church/Final Committal Miguelito Romero Y Mariachi Norteno, Music for the Rosary/Mass by the Garcia Sisters Emily Thul, Jenny Laurenzano and Esther Garcia, The Rosary Rick and Anna Garcia, Reception helpers Cleofita Sanchez and Diane Gallegos, Gene and Martha Marquez, Gerald and Bernice Gallegos, Patty Baca, Ed and Amy Arellano, Fiesta Tents Milton Torres, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Peralta, NM; Father Hoi Tran, OLG Homebound Eucharistic Ministers, OLB Deacon Felix Barela, OLG Altar Servers Jarrod and Justin Storey, Romero Funeral Home in Belen, NM; Dicky Romero and Rosalinda Ortiz. Que Dios los bendiga a todos y cada uno de ustedes, Gracias! Mrs. Marylou Martinez, Joe and Tami Martinez, Jessey and Maria Margaret Baca, Thomas and Valerie Lujan, Bob and Velma Johnston, Ernest and Lyola Martinez, Daniel and Yvette Sedillo, Andrew & Leslie Rodriguez, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and extended Martinez family.
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015

BERRY, MARJORIE ANN Passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, after courageously battling metastatic uveal melanoma. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dennis; her younger son, Kevin, of Prescott, AZ; and her older son, Steven, and his wife, Sarah, and their sons, Matthew and James, all of Sandia Park, NM. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Demy, and sister-in-law, Ferial, of Falls Church, VA and their children, Richard Demy and Victoria Lester. Marjorie was born Marjorie Ann Demy on October 29, 1946, in Harrisburg, PA. In 1967, she became a registered nurse and practiced nursing in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington, DC, and Virginia, before she and Dennis moved to California, where Steven was born. From that point on, she dedicated herself to her raising her sons, Steven and later Kevin, by providing a loving and nurturing home environment and by tirelessly supporting the seemingly endless array of activities that engaged the "boys". In 1977, Marjorie and Dennis moved to New Mexico, where Kevin was born and where they have lived for nearly 38 years. Although Marjorie spent most of her time helping others, she managed to squeeze in time to pursue some of her own interests, including lots of reading, sewing and knitting crafts, gourmet cooking, aerobics, and making elaborate scrapbooks of her travels. She even served as an income tax return preparer for a few years. However, Marjorie's true passion was traveling, so it is not surprising that she set foot on all seven continents and visited 90 of the current 193 UN member countries. Her love for animals, in particular, took her to Africa, Costa Rica, the Amazon, and Borneo, and along the way, Marjorie met, became close friends, and repeated trips with numerous traveling companions. Throughout her life, Marjorie was kind, caring, and giving, and she could be counted on to make every day special, particularly celebrations. She will be sorely missed by everyone who has ever known her. According to her wishes, Marjorie will be cremated, and her ashes will be dispersed by her family in several places she especially loved. A celebration of Marjorie's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, Marjorie requested that memorial donations may be made in her name to the World Wildlife Fund, worldwildlife.org. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2015