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FRESQUEZ -- Frutosa D. Fresquez January 15, 1932 - April 12, 2004 My Sweetheart and the love of my life, it's been 3 very long years since you left me. I am so lonely and lost without you. I know some day we will be together again and never have to say goodbye. Our love will be for eternity. You were a wonderful and loving wife and mother. Hugs and kisses we send to you each and every day. We love you, Your Husband Nelson, Daughter Veronica, and Family. XOXO...
        Published on: Thu April 12, 2007

JONES -- Grover D. Jones, age 76, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007. Born in Clovis, NM on February 28, 1931, he served as a Marine during the Korean War. After returning from overseas, Grover and his father opened J & J Cabinet and Fixture Works in Albuquerque. In the late 1960's as the Executive VP of Construction for Amrep Corporation, he was instrumental in developing Rio Rancho Estates and Eldorado at Santa Fe. After leaving Amrep he headed several businesses, constructing many of New Mexico's notable buildings. He served as President of the Albuquerque Home Builders Association for two terms. Although well known for his business accomplishments, it was as an artist and wood craftsman that he experienced the most enjoyment and impacted the most lives. Grover is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Albuquerque; his daughters Terri Nelson (John) of NV and Jonatha Kottler (Jason) of Albuquerque; son Chris Jones (Michele) of TN; Stephen Foote (Barbara) of IA, and Shane Sullivan and Shara Bajurin (Joe) of CA; grandchildren Rebeca, Ben, Jeanette, Mindi, Kristina, Jesse, Logan, Natasha, Ted, Megan, Stephen, Kevin and Laura, 15 great-grandchildren and one sister, Lois Wyche of Edgewood. Grover was preceded in death by his first wife, Flora Chavez Jones; parents Grover C. and Effie J. Jones; and sister, Ethel Marmon. Viewing will be held 11:30 am-1:30 pm Friday, April 6 in the Reflection of Life
        Published on: Thu April 05, 2007

YATES -- Mahala Yates, 65 and a resident of New Mexico since the early 1970s, died March 28, 2007, in Albuquerque. Mahala worked as a cardiovascular technician for more than 30 years. She was devoted to her family, friends and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She raised three strong, independent girls. Mahala had a smile that lit the room. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Mitchell Yates, in 1970. She is survived by: her companion, Buddie Chappell of Corrales; children, Colleen Yates of Fremantle, Australia, Kelly Yates Longley, former-son-law, Luc Longley of Cottesloe, Australia, and Schanen Yates Unser and fiancee Christian Questad of Boise, Idaho; her brother, Nelson Zajac and wife, Juanita of Michigan; six grandchildren, Natasha Yates, Samuel Yates Lehman, Clare Longley, Lily Longley, Bobby Unser III and Ruby Unser; one nephew; three nieces; and beloved dog, Rudolph Von Schnauzerkraut III. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road in Rio Rancho. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road in Rio Rancho 505-892-9920
        Published on: Mon April 02, 2007

YATES -- Mahala Yates, 65 and a resident of New Mexico since the early 1970s, died March 28, 2007, in Albuquerque. Mahala worked as a cardiovascular technician for more than 30 years. She was devoted to her family, friends and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She raised three strong, independent girls. Mahala had a smile that lit the room. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Mitchell Yates, in 1970. She is survived by: her companion, Buddie Chappell of Corrales; children, Colleen Yates of Fremantle, Australia, Kelly Yates Longley, former-son-law, Luc Longley of Cottesloe, Australia, and Schanen Yates Unser and fiancee Christian Questad of Boise, Idaho; her brother, Nelson Zajac and wife, Juanita of Michigan; six grandchildren, Natasha Yates, Samuel Yates Lehman, Clare Longley, Lily Longley, Bobby Unser III and Ruby Unser; one nephew; three nieces; and beloved dog, Rudolph Von Schnauzerkraut III. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road in Rio Rancho. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road in Rio Rancho 505-892-9920
        Published on: Sun April 01, 2007

JABLONSKY -- Rick Jablonsky, 55, unexpectedly passed away due to a heart condition, February 24, 2007 in his home in Fernley, Nevada. Rick is the son of Ed and Pat Jablonsky of Clovis, NM, brother of Paul Jablonsky, Yorba Linda, CA, Cindee Nelson, Camano Island, WA, and Craig Jablonsky, McKinney, TX. Services will be held in Santa Fe, NM. Please send condolences to Rick's mother at 501 W. Yucca, Clovis, NM 88101, or contact her at 505-769-3370.
        Published on: Sun March 11, 2007

ORTIZ Y PINO -- Pedro (Peter) Ortiz y Pino, born June 17, 1918, went to his reward at the age of 88 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 after a long, loving and productive life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline; and by all of his family of his generation: sisters, Virginia Ortiz, Reynalda Dinkel; brother, Arthur Ortiz; cousins, Frank Ortiz y Davis, Josefita Gomez, Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven, and Mela Martin. Pete leaves behind a large family whose sorrow at his loss is tempered by their knowledge that his values and his ideals will continue to shape our own work and lives. He is survived by six children, Gerald Ortiz y Pino and wife, Donna Bruzzese, Louise Stevenson and husband, Leroy, Michael, Roberta White, Loretta and partner, Callie Williams, Paul and wife, Jana; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 10 of their spouses; 22 great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Edward Digneo of Santa Fe and his children, Vincent Digneo and Bernadette Gould; niece Judith Hasted and nephew Ronald Dinkel of Santa Fe; nephews Arturo and Nelson Ortiz and families of Caracas, Venezuela. Pete was born in Galisteo, NM in 1918 and was orphaned at an early age by the devastations of the influenza epidemic. He and his sisters were reared on the large family ranch in Galisteo by his grandfather, Juan, his aunts and his uncle, Jose Ortiz y Pino. Pete went to St. Michael's boarding school for his entire 12 years of education. He attended New Mexico A & M for two years, studying animal husbandry to improve operations of the family ranch and married Evangeline (Vangie) Blanchard in Santa Fe in 1941. A heart condition kept Pete out of the armed services during the War, so he turned to public service in state government instead, working initially for Victor Salazar at the Bureau of Revenue where he eventually assumed the position of Deputy Director. His expertise in state taxation policy stood him good stead when the winds of political change ended his governmental service in the mid 1950's. Pete began his own bookkeeping firm and within a few years was invited to join the operations of one of his major clients, Sabre Pinon, a company at the forefront of the new uranium mining industry in the state. Sabre Pinon over time and mergers became United Nuclear Corporation and he eventually retired from that company in 1978 after serving as treasurer and comptroller of the mining and milling division. Pete and Vangie moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1970's after bringing up their family of six children in Santa Fe. He and his son, Michael, at this time began a series of businesses in Santa Fe, including Medi-Car Auto Services and Los Campos RV Park. In his retirement, Pete became deeply involved with volunteer work at St. Charles Borromeo Parish and at St. Joseph's Hospital. At the parish he was a lector, a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Holy Name Society and the Parish Council. Pete also joined the Serra Club, a Catholic men's organization that raises funds to support seminarians preparing for the priesthood. With the Serrans, he and Vangie traveled to meetings in Latin America and Europe. They also went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome led by Archbishop Sheehan. Pete was always a strong and vocal Lobo fan, possessor of season tickets for both football and basketball. Thus it was that on February 14, 1998, he suffered a serious stroke while watching a game at the Pit. Before he had fully recovered, he lost Vangie to a sudden, devastating cancer in 2000. Pete's last years were spent at Marler Manor, a small, personalized assisted care facility. Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pete's name to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Serra Club, the organization that he was so active in establishing, 4000 St. Joseph's Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat March 10, 2007

ALEXANDER -- Jeffrey Allen Alexander, Jr., a lifelong Albuquerque resident passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Kristen Alexander, one sister, one nephew, and an abundance of other close friends and family. Jeff graduated with honors from Universal Technical Institute of Phoenix, Arizona in December of 2004. He returned to Albuquerque and quickly found himself on the fast track to success eventually becoming the Corporate Trainer for Jiffy Lube. He was able to purchase the car he had dreamed about since he was a little boy, a Ford Mustang. Friends and family could hear him coming a mile away. Jeff had a compassionate, driven soul with an intense love for music and a passion for anything with a motor. No goal was too high for him to achieve, no challenge too much to overcome. His laid-back, disarming nature immediately put everyone around him at ease. A friend for life, he never abandoned anyone in need. He was always willing to open his arms, his heart and, if necessary, his wallet. Though he was only a young man, Jeff often found himself mentoring and guiding those close to him. He was always willing to lend an ear and offer some advice. He was never afraid to push himself and approached his friends in the same manner, always pushing them toward their own success. He took life for all it had to offer and made the most of every situation. Services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at The Journey, 6821 Montgomery, Suite F, with Derek Witt and Andy Donalson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Vaughn, Alex Nelson, Michael Manfredi, Jesse Carlton and Noah Haley (in loving memory). As would be Jeff's wishes, services will be very casual. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Fri March 09, 2007

ORTIZ Y PINO -- Pedro (Peter) Ortiz y Pino, born June 17, 1918, went to his reward at the age of 88 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 after a long, loving and productive life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline; and by all of his family of his generation: sisters, Virginia Ortiz, Reynalda Dinkel; brother, Arthur Ortiz; cousins, Frank Ortiz y Davis, Josefita Gomez, Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven, and Mela Martin. Pete leaves behind a large family whose sorrow at his loss is tempered by their knowledge that his values and his ideals will continue to shape our own work and lives. He is survived by six children, Gerald Ortiz y Pino and wife, Donna Bruzzese, Louise Stevenson and husband, Leroy, Michael, Roberta White, Loretta and partner, Callie Williams, Paul and wife, Jana; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 10 of their spouses; 22 great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Edward Digneo of Santa Fe and his children, Vincent Digneo and Bernadette Gould; niece Judith Hasted and nephew Ronald Dinkel of Santa Fe; nephews Arturo and Nelson Ortiz and families of Caracas, Venezuela. Pete was born in Galisteo, NM in 1918 and was orphaned at an early age by the devastations of the influenza epidemic. He and his sisters were reared on the large family ranch in Galisteo by his grandfather, Juan, his aunts and his uncle, Jose Ortiz y Pino. Pete went to St. Michael's boarding school for his entire 12 years of education. He attended New Mexico A & M for two years, studying animal husbandry to improve operations of the family ranch and married Evangeline (Vangie) Blanchard in Santa Fe in 1941. A heart condition kept Pete out of the armed services during the War, so he turned to public service in state government instead, working initially for Victor Salazar at the Bureau of Revenue where he eventually assumed the position of Deputy Director. His expertise in state taxation policy stood him good stead when the winds of political change ended his governmental service in the mid 1950's. Pete began his own bookkeeping firm and within a few years was invited to join the operations of one of his major clients, Sabre Pinon, a company at the forefront of the new uranium mining industry in the state. Sabre Pinon over time and mergers became United Nuclear Corporation and he eventually retired from that company in 1978 after serving as treasurer and comptroller of the mining and milling division. Pete and Vangie moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1970's after bringing up their family of six children in Santa Fe. He and his son, Michael, at this time began a series of businesses in Santa Fe, including Medi-Car Auto Services and Los Campos RV Park. In his retirement, Pete became deeply involved with volunteer work at St. Charles Borromeo Parish and at St. Joseph's Hospital. At the parish he was a lector, a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Holy Name Society and the Parish Council. Pete also joined the Serra Club, a Catholic men's organization that raises funds to support seminarians preparing for the priesthood. With the Serrans, he and Vangie traveled to meetings in Latin America and Europe. They also went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome led by Archbishop Sheehan. Pete was always a strong and vocal Lobo fan, possessor of season tickets for both football and basketball. Thus it was that on February 14, 1998, he suffered a serious stroke while watching a game at the Pit. Before he had fully recovered, he lost Vangie to a sudden, devastating cancer in 2000. Pete's last years were spent at Marler Manor, a small, personalized assisted care facility. Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pete's name to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Serra Club, the organization that he was so active in establishing, 4000 St. Joseph's Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri March 09, 2007

ALEXANDER -- Jeffrey Allen Alexander, Jr., a lifelong Albuquerque resident passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Kristen Alexander, one sister, one nephew, and an abundance of other close friends and family. Jeff graduated with honors from Universal Technical Institute of Phoenix, Arizona in December of 2004. He returned to Albuquerque and quickly found himself on the fast track to success eventually becoming the Corporate Trainer for Jiffy Lube. He was able to purchase the car he had dreamed about since he was a little boy, a Ford Mustang. Friends and family could hear him coming a mile away. Jeff had a compassionate, driven soul with an intense love for music and a passion for anything with a motor. No goal was too high for him to achieve, no challenge too much to overcome. His laid-back, disarming nature immediately put everyone around him at ease. A friend for life, he never abandoned anyone in need. He was always willing to open his arms, his heart and, if necessary, his wallet. Though he was only a young man, Jeff often found himself mentoring and guiding those close to him. He was always willing to lend an ear and offer some advice. He was never afraid to push himself and approached his friends in the same manner, always pushing them toward their own success. He took life for all it had to offer and made the most of every situation. Services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at The Journey, 6821 Montgomery, Suite F, with Derek Witt and Andy Donalson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Vaughn, Alex Nelson, Michael Manfredi, Jesse Carlton and Noah Haley (in loving memory). As would be Jeff's wishes, services will be very casual. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Thu March 08, 2007

ORTIZ Y PINO -- Pedro (Peter) Ortiz y Pino, born June 17, 1918, went to his reward at the age of 88 on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 after a long, loving and productive life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline; and by all of his family of his generation: sisters, Virginia Ortiz, Reynalda Dinkel; brother, Arthur Ortiz; cousins, Frank Ortiz y Davis, Josefita Gomez, Concha Ortiz y Pino de Kleven, and Mela Martin. Pete leaves behind a large family whose sorrow at his loss is tempered by their knowledge that his values and his ideals will continue to shape our own work and lives. He is survived by six children, Gerald Ortiz y Pino and wife, Donna Bruzzese, Louise Stevenson and husband, Leroy, Michael, Roberta White, Loretta and partner, Callie Williams, Paul and wife, Jana; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 10 of their spouses; 22 great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Edward Digneo of Santa Fe and his children, Vincent Digneo and Bernadette Gould; niece Judith Hasted and nephew Ronald Dinkel of Santa Fe; nephews Arturo and Nelson Ortiz and families of Caracas, Venezuela. Pete was born in Galisteo, NM in 1918 and was orphaned at an early age by the devastations of the influenza epidemic. He and his sisters were reared on the large family ranch in Galisteo by his grandfather, Juan, his aunts and his uncle, Jose Ortiz y Pino. Pete went to St. Michael's boarding school for his entire 12 years of education. He attended New Mexico A & M for two years, studying animal husbandry to improve operations of the family ranch and married Evangeline (Vangie) Blanchard in Santa Fe in 1941. A heart condition kept Pete out of the armed services during the War, so he turned to public service in state government instead, working initially for Victor Salazar at the Bureau of Revenue where he eventually assumed the position of Deputy Director. His expertise in state taxation policy stood him good stead when the winds of political change ended his governmental service in the mid 1950's. Pete began his own bookkeeping firm and within a few years was invited to join the operations of one of his major clients, Sabre Pinon, a company at the forefront of the new uranium mining industry in the state. Sabre Pinon over time and mergers became United Nuclear Corporation and he eventually retired from that company in 1978 after serving as treasurer and comptroller of the mining and milling division. Pete and Vangie moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1970's after bringing up their family of six children in Santa Fe. He and his son, Michael, at this time began a series of businesses in Santa Fe, including Medi-Car Auto Services and Los Campos RV Park. In his retirement, Pete became deeply involved with volunteer work at St. Charles Borromeo Parish and at St. Joseph's Hospital. At the parish he was a lector, a Eucharistic minister, and a member of the Holy Name Society and the Parish Council. Pete also joined the Serra Club, a Catholic men's organization that raises funds to support seminarians preparing for the priesthood. With the Serrans, he and Vangie traveled to meetings in Latin America and Europe. They also went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome led by Archbishop Sheehan. Pete was always a strong and vocal Lobo fan, possessor of season tickets for both football and basketball. Thus it was that on February 14, 1998, he suffered a serious stroke while watching a game at the Pit. Before he had fully recovered, he lost Vangie to a sudden, devastating cancer in 2000. Pete's last years were spent at Marler Manor, a small, personalized assisted care facility. Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 9, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pete's name to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Serra Club, the organization that he was so active in establishing, 4000 St. Joseph's Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Thu March 08, 2007