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Johnson -- T.D. Johnson, born on April 19, 1924 in Caryville, Florida to Jefferson and Flossie (Nelson) Johnson, went home with the Lord on September 19, 1999. Although he was a member of several different churches during his lifetime, his final church home was Belen Missionary Baptist Church, where he continued his activities as a deacon. T.D. retired as a Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He also retired after a second career as a truck driver. He leaves behind his wife, Annie Boyer-Johnson; his children, Gillis"Jake" of Caryville, FL, Etta of Rantoul, IL, Roderick of Southern California, Sheryl and Valerye, both of Phoenix, AZ, Candace, Sherwood, Debra and Darryl, all of Albuquerque, NM; and siblings, Louis Johnson, Vernon, FL, William Johnson and Bessie Clark both of Caryville, FL. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Lewis Johnson and Lois Johnson. He also leaves behind 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly. T.D., Mr. Johnny, Grand-dad, Papa, Pops, Dea. Johnson, whatever our special name for you was, we will miss you and always love you. Wake service will be Thursday, September 23, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, September 24, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Reverend Thomas J. Spikes and Rev. Larry D. Terrell officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
        Published on: Thu September 23, 1999

Oyaca -- It is with deep sorrow that the family of Mr. Pete R. Oyaca announce his passing at the age of 87. Mr. Oyaca was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. He was born on January 10, 1912, which was four days after New Mexico became a state. Mr. Oyaca quietly passed away on September 20, 1999. He had many accomplishments during his life. His most memorable was his service in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr. Oyaca also gave 37 years of service as a state employee. He worked during the administration of ten governors starting with Governor Clyde Tingley. He also worked as a bailiff for Judge Santiago Campos. He is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage, Carmen Oyaca; son, Larry Oyaca; daughter, Angi Oyaca Koonce and husband, Lloyd; grandchildren, Martin Ortiz, Marc Ortiz and wife, Michelle, Marquita Ortiz and Marlisa Ortiz-Gomez and husband, Ray; two great-grandchildren, Monica Gomez and Peter Ortiz; sister, Tina Ortiz; nephew, Anthony Ortiz and wife, Ida and their son, Anthony Jr.; nephew, Raymond Ortiz and wife, Christa; niece, Kathy Ortiz; brother-in-law, Nestor Lovato; and special friend, Rudy Ortiz. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, September 22, at 2:00 p.m. with Rosaries to be recited at 3:00 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. at Berardinelli Family Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 23, 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis Cathedral. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to La Luz de Santa Fe Family Shelter, 2325 Cerrillos. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600. www.berardinelli-mortuary.com
        Published on: Thu September 23, 1999

Phalen -- Hazel Welch Phalen, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Phalen; parents, Sumner and Minnie Reed; sister, Pauline Christensen. She is survived by her two daughters, TexAnn Maestas and husband, Alex of Albuquerque, Carmaleta Jacques and husband, Raymond of Albuquerque; one son, Jack Cantrell of Bloomfield, NM; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one nephew, James Pruett of Oregon; and a special friend, Stella. She was a member of Presbyterian Church and a resident of Albuquerque for 22 years. A special thanks to the staff at Valle Norte, and especially Shirley Jones who always took time from their busy schedule to stop and give her a hug or a kiss on the cheek and say"Hi, Hazel, how are you today?" We loved our mother and we love you for giving her such good care. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 1999, at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 1999, at Palm Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, with Larry Pierson officiating. Pallbearers are Alexander Maestas, William Maestas, David Maestas, John Jacques, Anthony Cantrell, Shawn Cantrell, Kelly Heth, Edward Salas. Honorary pallbearers are Sam Lopez, Patrick Irwin. Interment will follow in Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Dr. NE. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu September 23, 1999

Angel -- Anna Mary Angel, 89, of Dover, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 18, 1999. Born January 7, 1910 in York Twp. (Oldtown Valley), Tuscarawas Co. She was the daughter of the late Harry Logan and Emma Laura Kinsey Fackler. Mrs. Angel graduated from New Philadelphia High School, and a 1930 graduate of Canton Actual Business College. She joined the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Tuscarawas (Oldtown Valley), in 1912, and served as its organist for 67 years. Mrs. Angel was a long-time member of Union Grange, New Philadelphia, and was active as its pianist. She and her husband won many first place awards for planning the best displays at the county fairs and for flower arranging. Mrs. Angel was an active member of the Tuscarawas Co. Homemakers, serving as secretary-treasurer and two terms as president. In 1950 she was named"Homemaker of the Year". She was also active in Garden Club, serving all of its offices. She taught many local young people the joy of learning to play the piano and organ. Other musical activities included the Fortnightly Music Club, where she served as President; playing piano and organ solos, and accompanied many local soloists. She was happy to have been able to travel to France, Austria and Switzerland with her daughter to play historic organs. With a lifetime of organ playing, this poem dedicated to the organist seems appropriate: The Organist I wonder how the organist can do so many things. She's getting ready long before the choir stands up and sings, She's pressing buttons, pushing stops, pulling here and there, And testing all the many parts while listening to the prayer. She plays it with her fingers, and plays it with her toes. And if she really wanted to, she'd play it with her nose. She's sliding up and down the bench, she's working with her knees, She's dancing round with both her feet as lively as you please. I always like to take a seat where I can see her go, She's better than a sermon, and it does me good, I know I like the life and movement and I like to hear her play, She's the most exciting thing in town on the Sabbath Day. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Angel Rice and husband, Jim of Albuquerque; a son, Larry Jon Angel and wife, Kathleen of Los Gatos, CA; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Leonard Leroy Angel who died in 1988. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kenneth Hacker officiating. There will be a Reception immediately following the Service in the Church. There will be a Committal Service, Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia. Visitation will be Wednesday, (today) September 22, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home, New Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 336, Tuscarawas, Ohio 44682.
        Published on: Wed September 22, 1999

Howell -- James Beno Howell, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since July 1997, died Monday, September 20, 1999. He is survived by one son, James B. Howell and wife, Lyn C. of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Chad Howell and John Howell; one brother, John Howell and wife, Darlene of Huntsville, AL; sisters, Numa McCoy of Vancouver, WA and Audrey Halstead and husband, Vernon of Portsmouth, VA; half-sister, Ruth Gilbert of South Hampton, VT; and sister-in-law, Virginia Chambers of Huntington, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruth C. Howell. Mr. Howell was born in Stuart County, VA on November 18, 1914. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a First Carpenters Mate on a Landing Ship Tank (LST). After the war, Mr. Howell became a principal of a vocational school, retiring from the public school system after 30 years of educating. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd. SE, with Pastor Larry Castillo-Wilson officiating. Interment will take place at Mays Memorial Methodist Cemetery in Stewartsville, VA. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed September 22, 1999

Waller -- May J. Waller, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, September 12, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 1999, with Mr. Larry Pierson officiating in the Fitzgerald Chapel, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 924-C Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87199. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu September 16, 1999

Calderon -- Raphael Lee Calderon, age 48, passed away September 11, 1999. He was preceded in death by his father, Narcisco Calderon. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Calderon; his daughter, Alexis Calderon; one brother, Manuel Avila and wife, Viola Avila; two sisters, Carolyn Gallegos, Conchita Sanchez and husband, Larry Sanchez; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. A Rosary will be recited this evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Gallegos -- Mr. Benino A. Gallegos died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 72. Mr. Gallegos was a member of the Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Manuelita and Isidro Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos was a World War II veteran in the Company C, 157th Battalion, 92nd Infantry. He was also a lifelong member of the American Legion Post 13 and Post 72. He is survived by his wife, Adelina Gallegos; sons, Danny Gallegos and family and Timmy Gallegos and family, all of Las Vegas, NM; daughter, Angela Aragon of Albuquerque; brothers, Leroy Gallegos and wife, Frances of Albuquerque and Arturo Gallegos and wife, Dora of Las Vegas; sisters, Annie Romero and husband, Ray and Inez Richardson and husband, Larry, all of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Gallegos will be held on Wednesday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jake Martinez, Nick Aragon, Lucas Arzola, Victor Arreguin, David Garcia, Henry Martinez, Richard Hernandez and Mark Romero. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Arreguin, Carlos Jojola, Albert Muniz, Greg Jojola, Jerry Muniz, Larry Muniz, Dennis Martinez, Frank Muniz and Jake Martinez Sr. A Rosary for Mr. Gallegos will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the St. Francis Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Tue September 14, 1999

Berlin -- Gloria Berlin, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since December 1998, died Wednesday, September8, 1999. She is survived by her husband, William O. Berlin, Sr. of Albuquerque; sons, William O.Berlin, Jr., and wife, Rebecca, and Matthew Berlin, Sr. of Albuquerque; sons, William O. Berlin, Jr., and wife, Rebecca, and Matthew Berlin and wife, Beatrice, all of Albuquerque; daughters, Pamela Pancake and husband, Gary, of Oakland City, IN and Bridget Dunigan and husband, Terry, of Springtown, TX; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Berlin was a former resident of Socorro where she was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Cremation has taken place and memorial service will be held Saturday, September 11, 1999, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Larry Castillo-Wilson officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
        Published on: Fri September 10, 1999

Cleland -- Charles"Bill" Cleland, 77, born August 2, 1922 in Raton, NM, died Monday, September 6, 1999, at his Albuquerque home in Bear Canyon Estates. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Cleland; and brothers, Everett Cleland and James Cleland. Mr. Cleland is survived by his children, Michael J. Cleland and wife, Kathy of Albuquerque, Deborah Thebeau and husband, Thomas of Tehachapi, CA, Elizabeth Cleland of Albuquerque and Richard Harris and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Sara Thebeau and Tess Thebeau of Tehachapi, CA, and Jennifer Leon of Bellingham, WA; grandsons, Brendan Thebeau of Tehachapi, CA, Alex Cleland of Albuquerque, Michael Leon and wife, Deborah of Las Cruces and David Leon of Roswell; great-grandson, Arel Leon of Las Cruces; sisters, Thelma Montgomery of Nogales, AZ, Ruth Ann Blocker of Portland, OR, Alice Hofheins of Albuquerque and Mary Lou Alison of Albuquerque; and sister-in-law, Nellie Cleland of Alamogordo. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church and was also a very active member of the Independent Order of The Odd Fellows for over 50 years. Mr. Cleland worked for the Air National Guard for many years. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE,with Pastor Larry Allan officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of NM, 216 Truman NE 87108. Special thanks to staff and friends at Bear Canyon Estates, especially his cherished friends, Elna, Ruby, Parker and Stan. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri September 10, 1999