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Miller -- Donelda Miller, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1929, died Thursday, August 19, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Ed Miller and wife, Martie of Las Cruces and Ivall Miller and wife, Vaunetta of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Brian Miller and fiance, Desiree Herring of Albuquerque, Melissa Horan and husband, Larry, Amy Hahn and husband, Larry, all of Albuquerque, Kevin Miller and wife, Desiree of Las Cruces, and Kyle Miller and wife, Jessica of Larkspur, CO; great-grandchildren, Justin Miller and Renee Miller, both of Las Cruces, and Kelsey Hahn of Albuquerque; brother, Delbert Redfearn of Mountainair and Don Redfearn and wife, Evelyn of Jackson Hole, WY; and sisters, Evelyn Murillo and husband, Tony of Phoenix, AZ and Lynell Davenport of Belen, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Miller. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice, Albuquerque Manor, and a special thanks to the 5th floor staff at Albuquerque Manor. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held Sunday, August 22, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ivall and Vaunetta Miller, 517 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 1999

Strickland -- Louise Strickland, 76, a one year resident of Albuquerque, and former longtime resident of Lubbock, TX, died Thursday, August 19, 1999. Mrs. Strickland is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alvie M. Strickland of Albuquerque; daughter, Luana Fox and husband, Dale of Albuquerque; son, Larry Strickland and wife, Laura of New Brannfels, TX; grandchildren, Mike and Nancy, Mark and Sunnee, Jill and Barry, Tim and Julie, Carrie and Bill, Brenda, Jeff and Deanna, Ginger, Clint, Lucy, Reagan, Ramona and Randol; great-grandchildren, Jaeden, Raillee, Jacob, Isaac, Brian, Kristy, Mollie, Chris and Jason; sister, Olene Falls; brother, Bill Wright and wife, Mahala; and numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clint and Poly Wright; and brothers, J.C. and Ray Wright. Mrs. Strickland graduated from Spring Lake High School in Texas, where she was the football homecoming queen. She completed the School of Mediation. She was very active with and on the Board of Directors of Contact Lubbock. She was eager to encourage voting and patriotism, and was active in St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Lubbock, TX, with prayer groups, Sunday school, and vacation Bible school. Services will be held Saturday, August 21, 1999, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Saturday, August 21, 1999, from 12:00 noon until 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Contact Lubbock, Inc., P.O. Box 6477, Lubbock, TX 79493. The family would love letters from those that could not attend the service in care of A.M. Strickland, PMB #147, 11024 Montgomery NE Albuquerque, NM 87111.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 1999

Swendson -- Fern G. Swendson, age 84, a long time resident and retired Dairy Farm Operator, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma Kelly; son-in-law, Dave Kelly; and granddaughter, Fern Anita Kelly; sister, Irene Steuerwald of California; niece, Joyce Morton of Texas; grandniece, Rachel Pyle of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sven J. Swendson; daughter, Irene and sister, Velma Daggett. Graveside services will be held on August 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. Pastor Larry from Saint Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Catholic Social Services, 1410 Coal Ave N.W., 87104, or Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Road N.E., 87102. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat August 21, 1999

Miller -- Donelda Miller, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1929, died Thursday, August 19, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Ed Miller and wife, Martie of Las Cruces and Ivall Miller and wife, Vaunetta of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Brian Miller and fiance, Desiree Herring of Albuquerque, Melissa Horan and husband, Larry, Amy Hahn and husband, Larry, all of Albuquerque, Kevin Miller and wife, Desiree of Las Cruces, and Kyle Miller and wife, Jessica of Larkspur, CO; great-grandchildren, Justin Miller and Renee Miller, both of Las Cruces, and Kelsey Hahn of Albuquerque; brother, Delbert Redfearn of Mountainair and Don Redfearn and wife, Evelyn of Jackson Hole, WY; and sisters, Evelyn Murillo and husband, Tony of Phoenix, AZ and Lynell Davenport of Belen, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Miller. The family would like to thank Sandia Hospice, Albuquerque Manor, and a special thanks to the 5th floor staff at Albuquerque Manor. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held Sunday, August 22, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Ivall and Vaunetta Miller, 517 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110.
        Published on: Fri August 20, 1999

Perea -- Leonardo L. Perea, 82, passed away August 18, 1999. He was born in San Mateo, NM and resided in Albuquerque since 1946. He was preceded in death by wife, Agapita Perea. He is survived by children, Joe Perea and wife, Erlinda, Linda Gutierrez and husband, Lowery, Robert Perea and wife, Suzana, Poncho Perea and Paula, Denise Gutierrez; grandchildren, Mary Beatrice Bozell, Larry Perea, Mary Elizabeth Anaya, James Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, Arlene Gutierrez, Anna Pedroncelli, Rebecca Ulibarre, Christopher Perea, Karen Perea; great-grandchildren, Michelle Pino, Nathaniel Pino, Kendell Bozell, Kelly Bozell, Jacob Rozzi, Mariah Gutierrez, Matthew Martinez, Julian Ulibarri, Kimothy Ulibarri, Flora Maria Perea, Ashley Perea, Daisy Perea, Santana Jr.; great-grandchild, Michael Pino; numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A very special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vigil for all their heart felt kindness. Services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW, with rosary recited at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 1999, mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, James Gutierrez, Larry Perea, Joe Anaya, Nathaniel Pino, Kimothy Ulibarri, Petey Saiz, Christopher Perea, and Freddy Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Pete Saiz and Freddie Teupell. Funeral arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NE.
        Published on: Fri August 20, 1999

Swendson -- Fern G. Swendson, age 84, a long time resident and retired Dairy Farm Operator, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma Kelly; son-in-law, Dave Kelly; and granddaughter, Fern Anita Kelly; sister, Irene Steuerwald of California; niece, Joyce Morton of Texas; grandniece, Rachel Pyle of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sven J. Swendson; daughter, Irene and sister, Velma Daggett. Graveside services will be held on August 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale SE. Pastor Larry from Saint Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either Catholic Social Services, 1410 Coal Ave N.W., 87104, or Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Road N.E., 87102. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri August 20, 1999

Perea -- Leonardo L. Perea, 82, passed away August 18, 1999. He was born in San Mateo, NM and resided in Albuquerque since 1946. He was preceded in death by wife, Agapita Perea. He is survived by children, Joe Perea and wife, Erlinda, Linda Gutierrez and husband, Lowery, Robert Perea and wife, Suzana, Poncho Perea and Paula, Denise Gutierrez; grandchildren, Mary Beatrice Bozell, Larry Perea, Mary Elizabeth Anaya, James Gutierrez, Olivia Gutierrez, Arlene Gutierrez, Anna Pedroncelli, Rebecca Ulibarre, Christopher Perea, Karen Perea; great-grandchildren, Michelle Pino, Nathaniel Pino, Kendell Bozell, Kelly Bozell, Jacob Rozzi, Mariah Gutierrez, Matthew Martinez, Julian Ulibarri, Kimothy Ulibarri, Flora Maria Perea, Ashley Perea, Daisy Perea, Santana Jr.; great-grandchild, Michael Pino; numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A very special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vigil for all their heart felt kindness. Services will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 1999, mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, James Gutierrez, Larry Perea, Joe Anaya, Nathaniel Pino, Kimothy Ulibarri, Petey Saiz, Christopher Perea, and Freddy Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Pete Saiz and Freddie Teupell. Funeral arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NE.
        Published on: Thu August 19, 1999

Schaffer -- Doris Betty Schaffer died on Friday, August 13, 1999 at the age of 67 from ovarian cancer. Doris is survived by four siblings, Joanne, Ramond, Jeremy and William; seven children, Cheri, Marcella, Richard, Paula, Larry, Howard and Laura; nine grandchildren, Jenna, Julie, Jamie, Caren, Mark, Angila, Christina, Nicki and Joshua; and four great-grandchildren, Drake, Raina, Tristen and Evan. Arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400.
        Published on: Wed August 18, 1999

Montoya -- Tommy R. Montoya, 36, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 14, 1999. Tommy was the beloved father of three daughters, Crystal Montoya, Sybil Montoya and boyfriend, Steven Coca, and Jessica Montoya; two sons, Jacob Francia and Tommy Montoya Jr. Tommy is also survived by his loving mother, Mary Jane Garcia and his loving father, Robert Montoya and wife, Shirley; five sisters, Annette Montoya and fiance, Victor Mendoza, Frances Montoya, Theresa Duran and boyfriend, Larry Montoya, Louise Valdez, Monica Garcia and Ceci Sedillo; three brothers, Danny Montoya, Ruben Garcia and John Anthony Gallegos; grandfather, Carlos Montoya; three grandchildren, Tiffany Montoya, Jeremy Coca and Shantia Montoya; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tommy was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SE, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Montoya and Carlos Montoya reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Moore, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Montoya, Victor Mendoza, John Anthony Gallegos, Ruben Garcia, Craig McLane and Erasmo Torrez. Honorary will be Gilbert Serna and Johnny Segura. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue August 17, 1999

Garcia -- Mr. Rafael Garcia, 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on August 10, 1999 peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Mr. Garcia was the beloved husband of 43 years to Mrs. Gloria Garcia. Mr. Garcia is also survived by three daughters, Anna M. Guerra and husband, Abel, Carol A. Garcia and Sandra C. Baldonado and husband, Eloy; two sons, Ralph A. Garcia and wife, Gloria, and Rick M. Garcia and wife, Becky; eight sisters, Martha, Patsy, Anita, Gloria, Sally, Freddie, Vera and Diane; one brother, Manuel; nine grandchildren, Raelene, Gabriel, Christina, Julie, Janelle, Matthew, Victoria, Cassandra and Marisa. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Visitation will be Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Joel Garner, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Leroy Gallegos, Tony Gallegos, Larry Sandoval, Tom Valverde, Phillip Gallegos and Bobby Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Garcia and Gabriel Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu August 12, 1999