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PRIEST -- Thebia I. Priest, 87, passed away on May 14, 2004. Thebia was born on December 21, 1917, in Vernon, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Henry Priest and her grandson, Raymond C. Brown. Her daughter, Penny Staehlin; her son, Frank Ramirez; her beloved grandsons, Ronnie Brown of Albuquerque and Robert Brown of Williamsburg, New Mexico survives Thebia. Thebia was Grandma Priest to all who knew and loved her which included many adopted family members and friends. Thebia and Rufus lived in Mountainair, New Mexico in 1940's until they moved to Albuquerque in 1964. Thebia was a member of the Rio Grande Baptist Church in the South Valley for many years. Of late Thebia was a resident of Laurel Canyon Nursing Home. Viewing will be held Monday, May 17, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro Drive NE. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Thebia's honor for the care of Ronnie Brown a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and sent to Penny Staehlin, PO Box 51328, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

QUILLEN -- Ida Marie Quillen, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed on to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 14, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema. Ida was born on December 8, 1926, on a farm near Hoxie, Kansas. Ida was the 13th of 14 children from the marriage of Alphonse and Ida Comeau. She graduated from the Girls Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas in 1945. Ida is survived by her husband, James R. Quillen. They were married on November 25, 1947 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Survivors also include daughters, Janis Brennan, Jayme Bundrant, and Jacqueline and husband, Ed Neidel; son, James II; 13 grandchildren, Timothy, Erin and husband, Chris Stewart, Kevin and Kerry Brennan, Lindsey and Abby Bundrant, Jennifer, Jeffrey and wife Kimberly, Joel and John Neidel, Tarin, Matthew and Amanda Quillen; sister, Rosemary Karlin and husband, Art; brother, George Comeau and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ida and Jim Quillen lived in Albuquerque for 38 years and consider it their home. When I am gone, release me, let me go... I have so many things to see and do. You musn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be thankful for our beautiful years. I won't be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, You'll hear all my love around you Soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and the words... Welcome Home! Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Ida's name to the American Lung Association of NM, 7001 Menaul NE, 87110. Friends may visit on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. until Rosary. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

SAIZ -- LaNora Helen Saiz, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, died on Friday, May 14, 2004. She is survived by her daughter, Thelma Wilson and husband, Steve, of Colorado Springs, CO; son, John B. Gott and wife, Cheryl, of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Ruth Gott and husband, George, of Pleasant Hills, MO; four grandchildren, Tanya George and husband, Jeff, Seth and Aaron Gott and Chris Wilson and wife, Cristal; four great-grandchildren, Chenaye, Tasha and Joshua George and Derek Wilson. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Richard Mansfield officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

SALIANI -- Anthony Saliani, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, passed away on May 15, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Jeanne of Albuquerque; son, Dean Saliani and Diane Chase of Peta Luma, CA; daughters, Raegina Naul and husband, J.C. of Lubbock, TX and Angela Vincent and husband, Duane of Le Compte, LA; brother, Frank Saliani and wife, Inathe of Brick, NJ; grandson, Bryan Naul of Lubbock, TX; granddaughters, Brittany Naul of Lubbock, TX and Nicole Vincent of Le Compte, LA. Anthony was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW. A mass will be celebrated on Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd., NW with Father John Conway, celebrant. French Mortuary (3 blocks North of Paseo del Norte) 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

TORREZ -- Jose L. Torrez, Age 89, A Rosary will be presided by Deacon Juan Lucero at Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third ST SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 on Sunday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited at San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon, New Mexico on Monday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at San Antonio Catholic Church in Torreon on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at La Divina Providencia Cemetery which is on the road going east from the Torreon Community Center. Pallbearers will be Henry Sedillo, Jose Lucero, Jesus M. Lucero Jr., Ramon Lucero, Jesus Lucero and Jose Gabriel Lucero. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW Alb., NM 87102 (505)247-4124
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

WELTON -- Linda (Lewis) Opalka Welton born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 29, 1949 to Vilo and Ruth Lewis passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2004. She was a graduate of New Mexico State University. She is preceded by her father, Vilo Lewis and survived by her mother, Ruth Lewis of Albuquerque, NM; son, Anthony Opalka and his wife, Suzanne of Boise, Idaho; daughter, Kelly Shelton and her husband, Jeremy of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, and loving friend and companion, Wayne Matthews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church located at 215 Locust NE at 2:30 p.m. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers go to either First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque o r the Boys Ranch P.O. Box 9, Belen, New Mexico 87002-9901.
        Published on: Mon May 17, 2004

ANZURES -- Al (Alfonso) Anzures 53 resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 14, 2004 at his home. Al was looked up to by his family and lived life to the fullest. His friends were many and the lives he touched were countless. His family included: Amigo, his Akita Dog, Virginia Chittim and his daughter, Marisa, Uncle Fred Lovato, his closest friend, Gary Reyman and wife, Val; sister, Linda Lovato-Montoya and husband, Martin Montoya; Leroy Barboa and wife, Theresa, Lee Joe Anzures and wife, Helen; Pat Anzures and wife, Johnna; Mike Anzures and wife, Ginger; Frank Anzures and wife, Cathy; Fred Anzures; Sam Anzures and wife, Penny; and many nieces and nephews. Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Avenue, NW. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 343-8008.
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

BARSICA -- Carlston Cox Barsica, age 88 died early Monday, May 10, 2004 at her home in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Carlston was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. She was born on October 18, 1915 in London, Kentucky. Carlston was a graduate of Sue Bennett College in London and taught grades 1 through 8 in a rural Kentucky one-room schoolhouse. After her marriage to husband, Crawford Luker, they moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn. where Crawford worked for the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) during the development of the Atomic Bomb. In the late 1940's, they transferred with the AEC to Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After Crawford's death in 1956, Carlston went to work at Sandia Labs as a Classified Documents Librarian to support her daughters. Several years later she married Frank Barsica, also with the AEC. Frank died in 1989. Carlston retired from Sandia Labs and in 1995 she and daughter, Mona Luker moved to Guthrie, OK; where daughter, Becky Luker lived. Carlston is survived by her daughter, Mona Luker and, Mona's Son, Crawford Scott and wife, Cena of Guthrie; and Mona's daughter Kelly Monden and husband Carroll of Guthrie and, their four children, Marcy; 13, Laney; 12, Nickolas; 7 and Val, 6; and by her daughter, Becky Luker of Guthrie and, Becky's sons, Grant C. Aguirre-Y-Luker of Oklahoma City and, Ral J. Mazza of Guthrie. Mrs. Barsica was cremated and the family are having a private memorial. The family wishes to thank Lion Hospice for making it possible for Carlston to die with dignity at home with her family.
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

BRYAN -- Captain George R.Bryan,Jr. USN, 83, passed away quietly on Tuesday May 11, 2004. George was born and raised in Cleveland,Ohio. He spent the last 32 years of his life as a resident of Albuquerque. He was proceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and George Bryan Sr., and by his brothers, Jack and Dick and his sister, Betty. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne Bryan; sons, Pat and Bill Bryan; daughter, Kathy Baldwin; and his grandson, Michael Baldwin. George attended Ohio University and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. He served his country as a naval officer for more than 30 years, seeing combat in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. More importantly, he served his fellow man everyday of his life - always giving far more than he took. There were no clouds in George's world - only silver linings. Every single person whose life was touched by George was better for that experience, from young sailors under his command to the countless charitable endeavors that he undertook to the widows at his church that he took grocery shopping. Devoted Catholic, father and husband, humanitarian, avid baseball fan, spinner of Irish jokes and stories, and purveyor of human joy, George would ask that we not grieve his passing but that we celebrate his life by helping others everyday of our own lives. Come visit George and say goodbye on Tuesday, May 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Sons Funeral Home, 3113 Carlisle NE. We will all share a favorite story about George at the funeral home and then adjourn to celebrate his life with an Irish wake at his son Pat's home, 2305 Calle De Real NW. George will be laid to rest with Military honors at the National Cemetary in Santa Fe on the following day. Services are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Director's 884-1188
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

FELLIS -- Lawrence George Fellis , died May 12, 2004. He is preceded in death by both parents, George and Irene Fellis. He enjoyed fishing. He worked for NM Beverages and recently for RAC Construction Company. He is survived by his two sons, Aaron Fellis and Joel Fellis. He is also survived by his nephew, Robert A. Clauss, III; sister, Leah Clauss, and two ex-wives, SharmIn Fellis and Joann Shew Fellis. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM at 6:00 p.m. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004