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ANDERSON -- Kai Morningstar Anderson. Second star to the right and then straight on till morning. Forever a child. Our beloved boy was born November 13, 2004. Our small miracle is loved and missed by his mom, Amity L. Clay and his dad, Brandon A. Anderson. Kai has left a large and sad family, including his maternal great-grandparents, Nancy and Richard S. (Robby) Robinson, Col USA Ret; his maternal great-grandmother, Kitty Owens; his grandmother, Susan (Juli) Robinson, his grandfather and his wife, Larry and Lynn Clay; his paternal grandmother and her husband, Tanya Owens and Ed Long; and his paternal grandfather, Buddy Anderson and Regina Chavez; and his uncles, Michael Foster and Ben Anderson; his aunt Whitney Long, aunt Miriam McCullough, and aunt Naomi Lucas. He has many wonderful cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He also has his special uncle and aunt Nick and Bec Jaramillo. A Memorial service has been held. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Kai's name may do so to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico Inc., 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street, NW 898-3160
        Published on: Tue November 16, 2004

BACA -- Barbara E. Mrs. Barbara E. Baca, 63, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 14, 2004 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Baca is the beloved wife to Mr. Joe Baca, Sr., married for 46 years. Mrs. Baca is also survived by her children, Pete Baca and wife, Prescilla, Joe Baca, Jr. and wife, Dubie, Abel Baca and wife, Shirley, Bernadette Lovato and husband, Paul, Rick Baca and wife, Yvette; three sisters, Cecilia Padilla and husband, Sotelo, Isabel Padilla and husband, Leandro, Clara Olivas and husband, Joe; one brother, Placido Chavez Jr. and wife, Carol; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Mrs. Baca will be Tuesday evening in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Theresa King. A final visitation will be Wednesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 a.m. by Pastor Ed Chaffee. Pallbearers will be, Pete Baca Jr., Larry Baca, Paul Lovato Jr., Abel Baca Jr., Angelo Lovato and Joe B. Baca I I I . Honorary Pallbearers will be, Ricco Lovato, Rick Baca Jr., Andron Lovato, Roxanne Baca, Shantelle Baca and Mariah Baca. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue November 16, 2004

HOLGUIN -- Shirley C. Holguin passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 11, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 50. Mrs. Holguin is survived by her father, Tobias Chavez Sr.; husband, Amalio Holguin; children, Paula Chavez, Eddie T. Chavez, and Angela Sanchez and husband, Rudy; brothers, Robert Chavez and wife, Lorraine, and Toby Chavez Jr. and wife, Lana Kay Lovato Chavez; sister, Deborah Rascon and husband, Arnulfo; and grandchildren, Leroy, Santana, Clarissa, Louise, Rudy III, Estrella, Isaiah and MarkAnthony. She was also loved by her aunts, Helen and Ted Watrin, Betty and Damacio Padilla and Diana, uncles, and cousins. Visitation for Mrs. Holguin will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. also at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2004. Times to be announced. Pallbearers will be Toby Chavez Jr., Toby Chavez III, Anthony Rascon, Rudy Sanchez, Arnulfo Rascon, and Domacio Padilla. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Romero, Robert Chavez Sr., and Robert Chazez Jr. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Tue November 16, 2004

ANDERSON -- Joe Anderson, 68 of Fort Sumner, NM died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 at Lubbock Health Care in Lubbock, Texas following an extended illness. Joe was born October 16, 1936 in Littlefield, Texas to the home of George C. Anderson and the former Lizzie C. Gleaton. He was reared at Fort Sumner where he attended school, graduating in 1956. While attending Ft. Sumner he participated in football and basketball. Joe married Jessie Pickett on July 5, 1957 in Las Vegas, NM. They made their home in Las Vegas where Joe was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone. He was drafted into the US Army where he served four years. Following his honorable discharge he continued as a technician for Mountain Bell for 31 years until his retirement in 1990. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Las Vegas and a longtime volunteer with the City of Las Vegas Fire Department. Joe and Jessie made their home and farmed in the Fort Sumner valley since 1990. Joe was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters L G Sinclair, Thelma Anderson, Eva Teal, two brothers Mose Anderson, and Carl Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Jessie Anderson of the home in Fort Sumner; one brother Doug Anderson and wife Shelby of Gaston, Indiana; seven sisters Wanda Mechnig and husband Bill of Roswell, NM; Jewell Sasser of Clovis, NM; Fern Hay and husband George of Pep, NM; Mae Hodge, Dorothy Neuman, Frances Nahlovsky, and Blanche Boyd all of Fort Sumner, NM. Also surviving are two brothers-in-law Walter Pickett and wife Teresa of Los Alamos, NM; Clyde Pickett and wife Jackie of Las Vegas, NM; two sisters-in-law Shirley Payne and husband Jim of Deming, NM, Bea Anderson of Fort Sumner, NM along with many loving nieces, nephews including Joy and Larry Batts of Hobbs, NM, a host of friends and good neighbors. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004 from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner with Rev. Coy Brewer officiating; burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Anderson's nephews. The family prefers memorial contributions to the Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.(505) 355-2311. WWW.CHAVEZFUNERALHOME.COM
        Published on: Mon November 15, 2004

CHAVEZ -- Michael Anthony In Loving Remembrance Michael (Mikel) Chavez November 15, 1960 - July 31, 2003 God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Happy Birthday, Son! I know you are with your Dad in a heavenly place. Someday I will meet you both. You are always in my heart. My love always, Mom
        Published on: Mon November 15, 2004

FLORES -- Anna Marie Flores passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2004 with her Mother, sister, and brother at her side. She had bravely battled cancerous brain tumors, her strength courage and faith gave those who truly loved and cared for her as much comfort as they tried to give her. She is preceded in death by her Father Jacinto Richard Flores; Maternal grandfather, Jose M. Sanchez; Paternal Grandparents, Jacinto Flores and Elvira B. Flores. She is survived by her Mother, Frances A. Flores; Sister, Maggie J. Flores; Brother, Charles (Charlie) E. Flores; Nephew, Richard P. Chavez-Flores; Maternal Grandmother, Mrs. Bennie L. Sanchez; Maternal Uncles, Albert N. Sanchez Sr. (Al Hurricane), Morrie L. Sanchez (Tiny Morrie) and his wife Gloria P., Gabriel R. Sanchez (Baby Gaby) and his wife Eleanor; Paternal Aunts, Amelia Maldonado and husband Joe E., Odelia Tapia and husband Steve, Betty Rael and husband Ray, numerous cousins, relatives, and friends. Anna was born and raised in Albuquerque and graduated from Albuquerque High School. She worked for Citizens Bank and at the age of 19 she began her career at Southwest Airlines. While at Southwest she was very involved in the Annual Ronald McDonald Dinners and fundraising activities as well as the Balloon Fiesta. Even after leaving Southwest to focus all her energy and attitude on fighting off her illness she considered Southwest Airlines her second home and its employees her second family. Anyone who was touched by Anna always saw the world a bit differently after that, she was constantly reminding us to live and love like there was no tomorrow. Anna requested when you join her and her family in celebrating her eternal life to remember yellow was her favorite color. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Brain Tumor Association or Presbyterian Hospice. Anna you surely will be missed by one and all. Visitations were held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary and a Rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments were served after the Rosary in the Celebration of Life Room also at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew Lucero, Ernest Tapia, Eloy R. Maldonado, Lorenzo Sanchez, Rocky J. Sanchez and Nelson Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Apodaca, Alfred Ray Rael, Miguel Flores, Norbert Chavez, Danny Baros and Michael Sanchez. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, supportive and helpful during their recent loss. The family would also like to thank the co-workers of Gabriel Sanchez at the United States Postal Service, co-workers of Maggie Flroes at Southwest Airlines, Eloy R. Maldonado and his co-workers of the Albuquerqe Fire Department, the Consolation Ministry from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Mr. Pino, the Lucero family, to all those who traveled, those who counldn't attend but were there in thought and prayer, Dr. Paul Duncan, Dr. Katheen Padilla, Presbyterian Hospice and Roberta Chavez. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. Services were in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
        Published on: Sun November 14, 2004

HOLGUIN -- Shirley C. Holguin, age 50, passed away, Thursday, November 11, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Amalio V. Holguin; daughters, Paula Chavez, Angela Sanchez and husband R.J.; son, Eddie Chavez; father, Tobias Chavez Sr.; brothers, Robert B. Chavez and wife Lorraine, Toby Chavez Jr and wife Lana; sister, Debra Rascon and Arnolfo Rascon; grandchildren, Leroy, Santana, Clarissa, Rudy, Mark Anthony and Estrella, Lewis, and Isaiah; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved and will miss her. A service and viewing will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, on Monday, November 15, 2004. A viewing will begin at 5:00 pm followed by a Rosary being recited at 6:00 pm. Private burial will take place. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun November 14, 2004

SERNA -- RICHARD----The familly of Mr. Richard Serna Sr. would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Father Daniel Balizan, St. Anne Catholic Church, presider of the Mass, to Deacon Tibo Chavez, to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary, to the doctors and staff in I.C.U. at Lovelace Medical Center and to the pallbearers. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW
        Published on: Sun November 14, 2004

TRUJILLO -- PHILIP----The family of Mr. Philip G. ( Phil ) Trujillo would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Deacon Tibo Chavez for officiating the Funeral Service and to Mrs. Eileen Montoya for reciting the Rosary. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW
        Published on: Sun November 14, 2004

TRUJILLO -- Philip G. Mr. Philip G. ( Phil ) Trujillo, 66, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 10, 2004. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his lifelong friend and mother of his children, Carmen Montano-Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo is also survived by his children, David Trujillo, Janice Caro, Debbie Ortega and husband, Ruben, Danny Trujillo, Rick Trujillo, Marisa Trujillo, Dominic Trujillo, and Ginette Trujillo; two sisters, Louisa Rico and husband, Ramon, Lucella Maez and husband, Joe; ten grandchildren, James, Juliette, Andrew, Adrieanna, Paige, Levi, Jerome, A.J., Gabrielle and Nicholas; three great grandchildren, Anthony, Aleiah and Dante; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his brother, Julian Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo was a member of the Catholic Church and was very involved and enjoyed volunteering as a foster grandparent for the City of Albuquerque at Griegos Elementery. Phil was loved by all and will be greatly missed. A visitation will be Saturday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Mrs. Eileen Montoya. A Funeral Service will follow the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. by Deacon Tibo Chavez. Cremation will take place. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sat November 13, 2004