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WILMOT -- Jack H. Wilmot, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died, Sunday, March 27, 2005. Mr. Wilmot was preceded in death by his wife, Carol. He has no surviving relatives; however, he is survived by loving friends; Jeffrey Fietek, Bobby and Rose Foster, Lois Guffey, Richard, Cheryl, Tod, and Samantha Snair. Mr. Wilmot was a WWII veteran serving in the Army. He was a mason and a member of the Lion's Club. Jack was a business owner for over 40 years owning Aids by Wilmot, a prosthetic medical supply business. His love of railroads kept him busy with his models and shared his hobby with his friend Jeff. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on April 5, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun April 03, 2005

ANAYA -- Victor S. Anaya Sr., 61, beloved father, son, brother, and husband passed away on March 24, 2005 after a 15 month battle with cancer. Vic was born November 13, 1943 in Fort Bragg, NC. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1963 and served in Vietnam as a radarman aboard the USS Robinson. Vic moved back to Albuquerque in 1968 where he worked for General Electric as a machinist for 21 years until his diagnosis late in 2003. Victor will be sorely missed but never forgotten by his family, friends and all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Feliciano and Josefa Ortega; and brother, Ruben Anaya. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jean Schroeder Anaya of Albuquerque; parents, SanJuana and Alfredo Zapata of Anthony, NM; brother, Fernando Anaya and fiance, Margaret of Albuquerque; sisters, Linda Tarango of Albuquerque, Lisa Zapata of Canutillo, TX; children, Victor II of Albuquerque, Michelle Zapata of Anthony, NM, Alex and wife, Lorraine of Albuquerque, Angela and husband, Jarrod Nall of Texarkana, TX, Michael and wife, Tina of Texarkana, TX, Sharon of Albuquerque, Wade and wife, Maxine of Chicago, IL; and grandchildren, Crystal, Matthias, Jade, Justin, Michael II, Daniel, Tristan, Tyler, Layna, Paul and Michelle. Memorial Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary , 9502 4th St. NW.
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

BASSETT -- Charlotte M. Bassett, 76, a 52-year resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard R. Bassett of Albuquerque; daughters, Cheryl Carter of Austin, TX and Gayle O'Dell of Cypress, CA; grandchildren, Clint Hoover, Amy Balderama, Brandon Carter, Haley Carter, and Colten O'Dell; great-granddaughter, Emily Balderama. Charlotte was born in Armington, IL. She attended the University of Illinois in Champagne, IL. In 1952 she moved to Albuquerque and was employed by Sandia Labs. She was a talented musician and taught piano lessons to many children. After the birth of her children she was a loving mother and homemaker for her daughters and husband. She enjoyed their Jemez Mountain cabin and her friends whom she visited with every summer. Services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Saturday, half hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

BENAVIDEZ -- Pauline "Pablita" Benavidez, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, beloved mother and grandmother "Nannie," passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2005, surrounded by her family. We all loved her so very much; we'll miss her, and will have her in our hearts for the rest of our lives. She led a Christian life and carried Jesus in her heart. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pauline had numerous charities that she donated to including the Disabled Veterans of America, the Salvation Army, and orphans in other countries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Saturnino and Loretta Chavez; and her sister Lita Gabaldon. Pauline is survived by her seven children, Sylvia Lovato, Dorella and husband, Ralph Ortiz, Ruth and husband, Armando Velasco, Jane and husband, John Montoya, David Benavidez, Rosemarie and husband, Gerald Castillo, Debbie and husband, Kenneth Aragon; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren, and she loved them all. Pauline is also survived by her brother, Saturnino Chavez and wife, Concha; Mary Barreras, Ermelina and husband, Alex Ortega, and Agapita Zamora. Services will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel beginning with a viewing on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. A final visitation will take place on Monday, April 4, 2005, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Lovato, Ralph Ortiz, Jr., Steve Maldonado, Joshua Pendleton, David Benavidez, Jr., Gerald Castillo, Jr., Robert Smyth, Rito Flores, and Nick Apodaca. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

CHAVEZ -- Julia B. Mrs. Julia B. Chavez, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on March 31, 2005. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her loving children, Jude Vallez and wife, Charlotte, Ramona Baca and husband, Gene Sr., Charlie Vallez and wife, Virginia, Tom Chavez and wife, Erica, Irma Ramirez, Darlene Romero and husband, Porfirio, Denise Chavez, Lupita Gaspar and Gloria Chavez; her mother, Maria Elena Torres; two sisters, Maria Elena and Gloria; one brother, Benjamin Barraza; 33 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her husband, Estanislado T. Chavez and a son, Dennis Chavez. A visitation for Mrs. Chavez will be Monday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 1:00 by Pastor Ken Moore. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Romero, Raymond Nevarez, Geno Baca Jr., Rudy Ramirez, Julian Vallez, and Adam Ramirez. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Chavez, Jude Vallez, Charlie Vallez, Gene Baca Sr., and Porfirio Romero. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

GAUSS -- Lorraine Gauss, 85, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Bill; five children; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family is scattered from California to Florida to eastern Canada. She was born in Hazard, KY and grew up in Huntington, WV. She met Bill, an Air Force officer, while working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. They lived on many Air Force bases in Dayton, OH, Austin, TX, Belleville, IL, Wiesbaden, Germany, and Washington, DC, winding up at Kirtland AFB in June 1962. She was a perfect military wife, always ready for adventure and travel. She was very active in her church and in the women's clubs at each base and received acclaim and recognition for her efforts. She loved golfing and has the distinction of making the only hole-in-one by a family member. Friends and family loved her gatherings because of her gourmet cooking and her flair for entertaining. Her lifetime was devoted to thinking of others. She took an interest in everyone she met and had a way of making each person feel special. Her positive attitude and enthusiasm for life never wavered in spite of her ailments. She said, "my faith and my family are my priorities." Her graciousness, personality and love for life are missed. Services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 3:00 p.m., French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Saturday, 2:00 p.m. until service. Private interment will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

HAALAND -- David L. Haaland, born May 16, 1963 on Kirtland AFB, left us Monday March 21, 2005 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Mary J. Haaland of their family home in Oklahoma City, OK; former wife, Brenda Haaland, the mother of his sons, Alex and Dustin Haaland of St. Petersburg, FL; mother, Judy Mouser; brother, Robert and wife, Brandy; niece, Caitlin Haaland; and sister, Dani Pool, all residing in Edgewood, NM; grandparents, Roy "Jenks" and Gladys Jenkins of Albuquerque, NM, from whom he learned life's most important lessons. One uncle; two aunts; five cousins. He was preceded in death by his caring stepfather, Patrick Mouser. David was born 1 year and 10 days after his big brother Robby, and 4 years and 10 days prior to the arrival of his baby sister, Dani. (May 6th, 16th, 26th). He was a graduate of Del Norte High School. After his service in the United States Navy for which he was most proud of operating the main system computers aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea, he was a long haul driver, most recently, for Ashley Furniture Company. He was his mama's "favorite," but also knew his mama secretly whispered the same sentiment to his brother and sister. His inventiveness and creativity was limitless, his laughter contagious. His unselfish, thoughtful and gentle nature, his unique sweetness and his exceptionally endearing, crooked smile will be forever missed by every life he touched. Rest easy now "Day-Day," in God's loving arms. The Book of Life Has many pages And chapters are added Through eternal ages. On a shining new page May God Lovingly write Our beloved David's name in letters of light. We will love and miss him always.
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

MARQUEZ -- Emily Marquez, January 2, 1935 to March 31, 2005, age 70, went to eternity with our God. Beloved wife of 50 years to Clyde Marquez. Mother of five: Theresa and husband, Jesse Vigil; Clarence Marquez; Lillian and husband, Robert Herrera Sr.; Martin Marquez Sr.; and Deborah Marquez-Savedra. Grandmother of eight: Rosalinda Vigil, Jesse Vigil Jr., Felicia Vigil; Brian Herrera, Robert Herrera; Martin Marquez Jr.; Joshua Savedra, and Jonathan Savedra. Great-grandmother of Justin Barros. Emily was a life-long reborn Christian and worshiped our LORD with her husband at Calvary Chapel in Albuquerque. Her favorite saying was, "LOVE ONE ANOTHER." She enjoyed long walks with her husband and visiting with family and friends. A visitation will be held Monday night, April 4, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a Christian Service held at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 also at Salazar & Sons Mortuary where the Christian Service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Santa Fe, NM at the National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. phone (505) 988-6400. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Family requests that no flowers be sent. In memory of Emily Marquez any memorial gifts may be made to the UNM Cancer Research & Treatment Center. Make checks payable to UNM CRTC and indicate on check donation is in tribute to Emily Marquez. Mail donation to UNM CRTC Development Office, MSC08-4630, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, ATTN: Robyn Mintz. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

MONTOYA -- Andy P. Mr. Andy P. Montoya, lovingly called Bombo, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Montoya is survived by his wife, Tillie; his children, Andy A. Montoya and wife, Sally, Raymond P. Montoya and wife, Brenda, Sammy J. Montoya, Mark R. Montoya, Alfred Tafoya, Joe Tafoya and wife, Josie, Klarissa Pena and husband, Johnny, Angela and Alex Lucero, Annette and Dwight Flores, Theresa and Mark Baca; one sister, Mary Apodaca; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Montoya was preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Francesquita Montoya; two brothers, Manuel and Adelino; three sisters, Louise, Clara, and Virginia. Mr. Montoya was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation will be Sunday afternoon at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 5:00 p.m. A final visitation will be Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Edmund Savilla. Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alfred Tafoya, Joseph Tafoya, Andy A. Montoya, Raymond Montoya, Mark Montoya, and Mark Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be Sammy Montoya, Dwight Flores, D.J. Flores, Johnny Pena, and Alex Lucero. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005

PHILLIPS -- Paul A. Phillips, 88, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, retired attorney and civil libertarian, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2005, in Palo Alto, CA. Paul was born in Manhattan, NY on October 10, 1916 to Harold and Martha Phillips. He attended public school in New York City, then Princeton Preparatory School, and later graduated from Princeton University in 1938 with a degree in Classics. While at Princeton, he was a member of the varsity boxing team and the chess team. After college, he worked as a social worker in a settlement house before beginning night studies at Brooklyn Law School where he met his future wife, Casey. He married Estelle "Casey" Stengel on February 1, 1941. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the Army where he was a member of the OSS serving in Greece in aid of the resistance, and in Egypt. Following WWII, he attended Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of the Law Review. He earned his law degree from Columbia in 1947 and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Taxation from NYU Law School. After graduation Paul practiced law in Manhattan and worked on revisions to the federal tax laws which became part of the 1954 Code. He then taught at the University of Nebraska Law School before moving to Albuquerque, NM in 1957. For the next 35 years, Paul worked as an attorney with a varied and colorful practice in Albuquerque. He was a founding member of the New Mexico Chapter of the ACLU and was involved in numerous legal battles on behalf of civil liberties and civil rights. Over the years he received several awards recognizing his many good works. His honors included the UN Human Rights award (1966), an NAACP award, an award from the NM Trial Lawyers' Association, and most recently, an award for lifetime achievement from the NM chapter of the ACLU (2002). His courtroom achievements included invalidating the official seal of Bernalillo County which depicted an illuminated Latin cross and the words "Con Esta Vencemos," New Mexico State University's ban on the enrollment of the Iranian students, and Albuquerque's vagrancy ordinance, and overturning the firing of a college teacher for writing a letter critical of a legislator. At the time of his retirement in 1992, Bill Hume, then editorial page editor of the Albuquerque Journal, described Paul as "the lion of civil liberties for the last three plus decades in New Mexico" and remarked that lawyers like Paul "perpetuate all that is good about the profession." Outside of his legal work, Paul was a true Renaissance man, possessing a love of classical music, opera, history, literature, and current affairs. He enjoyed playing and watching tennis. He was an avid fight fan, and in partnership with the late Paul Chavez, promoted boxing in Albuquerque. Although few of his fight cards were remunerative, Paul was proud to judge most of them "artistic successes." Following his retirement in 1992, he lived in both Albuquerque and Sun City West, AZ, sharing his time with his wife Casey, his children, and his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling the world, taking road trips, and debating the issues of the day with his many friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife. He is survived by his adoring family, including son, Benjamin Phillips and wife, Adrienne; daughter-in-law, Lynn Hathaway; daughter, Alice Zelkha and husband, Eli; daughter, Joyce Phillips and husband, Bill Syme; grandchildren, Meredith Phillips, Jonathan Phillips, Darius Zelkha, Jeremy Zelkha, Chloe Zelkha, Rachel Syme, and Noah Syme; and great-grandchildren, Isaac Zelkha, Avery Liu, and Evan Phillips. Words cannot express how extraordinary he was, and how much we will all miss him. A Memorial Service is planned at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana NE on April 10, 2005. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made in his name to the New Mexico Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
        Published on: Sat April 02, 2005