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MARTINEZ, ALICE JOANN age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 2014 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Bernadette Martinez-Trinidad and Ruben, Andrew Martinez and wife, Henrietta, Steven Martinez and fiancee, Nancy, David Lopez and girlfriend, Crystal; her companion, Jose Madrid; sisters, Ora Briggs and husband, Charles, Laverne Lucero and husband, Martin, Yvonne Nellums, and Christina Nellums; brothers, Joe Sanders and wife, Stella, Donald Logan, and Isaac Nellums; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great- grandchildren; her aunt, Carmen Scott; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:15 a.m.; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Steven Martinez, David Lopez, Conrad Martinez, Ruben Trinidad, Andrew Martinez and Sean Martinez. Private disposition will take place. 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: Thu January 01, 2015
HAND, BRITTANY NICHOLE Age 26, went to be with our Lord on December 10, 2014. She will be missed greatly by her father Steven Willis; mother Cheryl and Michael Archibald; brother Christopher, and many other family members and close friends. She was a light that shone brightly as an example to everyone around her. Flowers can be sent to 1100 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE, Apt. A-1, Albuquerque, NM 87112 and donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to Brittany Hand, PO Box 912, Tijeras, NM 87059
Published on: Wed December 31, 2014
GONZALES, ALEX J. Alex J. Gonzales was born on November 20, 1938. He had a life bursting with new experiences, friends, and adventure and that is why he lives forever in our hearts. He left the world as a strong man in his favorite hat draped in flying colors. To us, he was a superhero and he lives on in our memories and in the character he taught us. He wouldn't want us to stand at his grave and cry because he is not there, he did not die. Talk with us. We'll share his story. He never stopped learning and he gave us the best gift of all, the thirst for knowledge. He had a strong love for family, a passion for travel and thrived in everything he did. He loved his grandkids and was involved in their lives immensely. He traveled over eight countries, biked 100 miles races, fished the water of many states, boated and skied, and learned to play guitar. He was always seeking new and exciting challenges. He loved life. He was an accomplished man. He served in the U.S. Reserves, retired from PNM with 25 years of service at the age of 47 and thereafter earned his BA in Business Computer Systems at UNM. He had a second career in the banking industry. In his lifetime, he continually gave back to the community with his involvement as president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, memberships in Rotary, Elks Club, Special Olympics, the board of Altamont Little League where he managed and coached teams, and many other community organizations. His legacy was the character of the man he taught us all to be and the model for everyone to follow. He always treated every person he met with respect and everyone he met walked away from him as a friend. He took his last breath on earth and took his first breath in heaven on December 20, 2014. "Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23. He has been reunited with his grandparents, Benigno and Eufemia Jaramillo and his mother, Mary Garcia and his infant daughter, Mary Ester. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Felicita Gonzales; and his children and grandchildren: Steven Gonzales and wife Susan and children, Melissa and husband Ben Olson and Emily and husband Cesar Lopez; Richard Gonzales and wife Terri and son, Alan; Patricia Davis and husband Michael and children, Elena and Jenna; Mark Gonzales and wife Kimberly and children, Alexandria, Isabel, and Ciarra; as well as many cousins. Alex will be honored with a Rosary on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH Wyoming. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Alex at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Sun December 28, 2014
REEVES, ARTHUR FRANKLIN Arthur Franklin Reeves, age 85, born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Art is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan; his children, Phil Reeves and wife, Beth, of Albuquerque, Don Reeves, of Phoenix, AZ, Christine Hethcock and Dan Miller of Denver, CO, David Reeves and wife, Wendy, of Albuquerque and Martin Reeves and wife, Tracy, of Trujillo, Peru; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, whom he loved and enjoyed dearly. Art was preceded in death by his son, Steven Kitch; his brother G.J., and his sister, Mary. Services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd., NE. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in lieu of gifts or flowers can be made to The Mission Society by visiting www.themissionsociety.org/people/reeves, or by sending a check made payable to The Mission Society, "Reeves Support 0266SUP," to P.O. Box 922637, Norcross, GA 30010-2637. Please visit our online guestbook for Art at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 28, 2014
BRANNON, LUCY MITCHELL age 107, was born on November 6, 1907 in Ojo Feliz, New Mexico to William & Julia Mitchell and passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She is survived by three daughters, Eloisa Nieto (Arthur), Julia King and Ida Gallegos (Phillip); many grandchildren whom she loved dearly as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Lucy was a very generous, loving and beautiful lady. A devoted Catholic, she volunteered at church and nursing homes until her 90's. Services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW on Saturday, December 27, 2014. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Julian Mullins, Daniel Garcia, Paul Nieto, Matt Gallegos, Michael Romero, Ryan Nieto, Steven Garcia and Dennis Aragon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 343-8008.
Published on: Fri December 26, 2014
TAPIA, MARTIN SR. July 15, 1945 - December 21, 2014 Martin Tapia Sr., 69, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014.Over the last fifty years he did what he loved the most: Truck Driving. He enjoyed it to the very end. His other passions in life were singing, dancing, and playing the accordion. You would always hear him before you would see him. He had an unforgettable personality and he never met a stranger. Martin is preceded in death by his parents Jose Tapia and Carmelita Tapia-Sanchez; sister Cora Silvia; brothers Gilbert Tapia, Albert Tapia, John Michael Tapia; daughter Stella Ruth Ostendorf, and son Joseph David Tapia. He is survived by his daughters Joyce Armijo and husband Victor, Barbara Galvan and husband Ricardo; son Martin Tapia and wife Esperanza; and daughter Adelina Madrid and husband Steven; brother Vidal Tapia; sister Lorraine Tapia; fifteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and long time friend Theresa Terrazas. Martin's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary followed by a Service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Chilili Cemetery following services. Pallbearers will be Antonio Baca, Gonzalo A. Chacon, Gabriel Tapia, Augustus Tapia, Richard Ostendorf, and Ricardo Galvan. Please visit Martin's online guestbook at www.SalazarMortuary.com SALAZAR MORTUARY 400 Third Street SW 242-1133
Published on: Thu December 25, 2014
BRANNON, LUCY MITCHELL age 107, was born on November 6, 1907 in Ojo Feliz, New Mexico to William & Julia Mitchell and passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She is survived by three daughters, Eloisa Nieto (Arthur), Julia King and Ida Gallegos (Phillip); many grandchildren whom she loved dearly as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Lucy was a very generous, loving and beautiful lady. A devoted Catholic, she volunteered at church and nursing homes until her 90's. Services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW on Saturday, December 27, 2014. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Julian Mullins, Daniel Garcia, Paul Nieto, Matt Gallegos, Michael Romero, Ryan Nieto, Steven Garcia and Dennis Aragon. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 343-8008.
Published on: Wed December 24, 2014
GOODMAN, GERALD "JERRY" F. Age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 4, 1932 to Dolph and Mildred (Boulerice) Goodman of Plattsburgh, NY. He was a farmer as he was growing up and was a graduate of Altona Central High School (Altona, NY) and TV-I (Albuquerque, NM.) Mr. Goodman was a highly decorated Korean and Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of proud service. He was, also a senior supervisor for GTE Lenkurt, a materials manager and supervisor for Plastech Corporation, as well as a mailman. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping and was a member of the American Legion, Albuquerque Friends Church, and contributed to St. Jude, the Cancer Association, Disabled Veterans, and the Easter Seals. He was the longest surviving heart transplant survivor. His favorite quotation comes from the words to TAPS, "Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All's well, safely rest, God is nigh. Thanks and praise, for our days, 'neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'neath the sky. As we go, this we know, God is nigh. Amen." Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his parents, Dolph and Mildred Goodman. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Betty Goodman, of Albuquerque, NM; children, Daniel Goodman, of Albuquerque, NM, Sheila Goodman of Huntington Beach, CA, Steven Goodman and wife, Sonia, of Albuquerque, NM, Jeffrey Goodman, of Albuquerque, NM; stepdaughters, Cheryl Vargas, of Albuquerque, NM, and Laurie Brown, of Albuquerque, NM; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. The Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Ave SE, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Tue December 23, 2014
BASS, CHARLES R. Charles R. Bass, 83, lifelong resident of the South Valley, husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2014. He was the only child to Raymond O. Bass and Verba Jane McLean Bass. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Rosemary; children, Jane Childs and husband, Perry, Mary Charlene Pierce and husband Thomas, Shawn Ray Bass and wife Melanie, and Rebecca Lee Pierce and husband Perry; foster son, Harry E. Reid, Jr.; grandchildren, Cassidy Pierce, Caitlyn Pierce, Steven Pierce, Sary Pierce - Soltero, Lance Bass, Chase Bass, Ashley Bass, Stephanie Childs - Atwater, Perry Childs III, and Angie Childs; three great-grandchildren; along with extended family members and church family. Charles was a graduate of Albuquerque High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He then enlisted in the Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean War. The Bass family started Bass Service in 1936. Charles took over the business after his father passed away and it is still in the family to this day, currently running under the name of Quality Baits operated by Harry E. Reid, Jr. A service in honor of Charles' life will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd SW 87105. Viewing will be one hour prior to service. Charles will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE 87107. Pallbearers will be Steven Pierce, Lance Bass, Chase Bass, Pete Jacobson, Bob Clements, Adam Ashmead, and John Reid. Please visit our online guestbook for Charles at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Tue December 23, 2014
JONES, DONALD JOSEPH Age 90, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He is survived by his three children Carol Ann, (husband Mark Campbell), Barbara Ann, (husband Doug Decker, with four children: Brian and wife Chelsea, Steven and wife Angela, Amy, and Susan), and Robert William (with wife Michele, and one daughter Megan). He is going to be buried on Tuesday at the Fairview Cemetery at 11:00 am with a graveside service. To share memories with the family please visit Donald's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Mon December 22, 2014
