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GARCIA -- John Garcia Sr., 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on May 13, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rosemary Garcia of Albuquerque; one daughter, Kathy Garcia and special friend, Carol Zink of Corrales; five sons, John Garcia Jr., and wife, Cindy of Arlington, TX, James Garcia and wife, Margaret, Jerry Garcia and wife, MaryAnn, Larry Garcia and wife, Stephanie and Don Garcia and wife, Vivienne all of Albuquerque, NM; his beloved dog, Skippy; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one sister, Margie Romero and husband, Gene of Albuquerque. John is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. He was a WWII Army Air Corps Veteran. John was a three time Commander of the American Legion Post 13 as well as the Adjutant and the department Vice Commander for two years. He volunteered at the VA Hospital, was a Captain with the Volunteer Sheriffs Department in Paradise Hills. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Deacon George Sandoval, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW with Father Richard McGowan, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Garcia, Robert Galloway, Mike Overall, Nick Garcia, Mike Fisher and Jay Salisbury. Honorary pallbearers will be Jess Hernandez, Bruce Smith, Mickey Garcia, Henry Garcia, Harry Marquez, Gene Romero and Duane Byle. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790. French Mortuary (3 blocks North of Paseo del Norte) 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

HENLEY-GONZALEZ -- Margaret Veronica Henley-Gonzalez, 65, went home to be with the Lord, May 14, 2004. She was born July 9, 1938 in Las Cruces, NM. Margaret was surrounded in life and in death by numerous loving family and friends. She will live on in our hearts. As per Margaret's wishes, cremation arrangements are pending, and a memorial service will be held in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Vista Care Hospice, 7900 Constitution Avenue, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, 463-8874. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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KAPPY -- Louis Morris Kappy died May 7 in Albuquerque. Born August 13, 1917 in New York City, Liebe Moishe Kaplowitz. Survived by his wife Luz Maria Gonzales Kappy, daughters Sandra Lyn Engoron March and Tamara Veneruso, sons Dale Jay and Glen Hall Kappy, ten granchildren, and four great grandchildren. For Louis, a child of the Depression who dropped out of middle school to support his widowed mom and siblings, loving was providing. He himself wore holey tee shirts and pants with frayed cuffs, shopped sales, and never had a credit card. But he and his first wife Dorothy provided their children with long vacations, culture, college educations, and more. A son of poor Jewish immigrants, he worked hard at his business but took Saturdays off to watch sports on tv and make potato salad. He felt for underdogs and was proud to be Liberal. He was pleased to pass on to his customers the bargains he got from shrewd and diligent job-lot buying, and thus developed a following. He was passionate in temperament, good at heart, and faithful in marriage. He was cynical about eulogies, but everything related here is true.
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KELLEY -- PATRICIA JOAN born November 19, 1926, passed away on May 13, 2004 in Albuquerque. Born in Lowell, MA and later moving to Houston, Texas, Patricia had been a resident of Albuquerque for the past 4 years. Patricia learned to Scuba Dive at the age of 70 and she enjoyed tennis and hiking. She was also an active member of the Art league of Houston and of Albuquerque, as well as the Sweet Adalines. Formerly married to Thomas F. Kelley who preceded her in death, Richard Dumas has been her close friend for the past 10 years. She is survived by two daughters, Megan Kelley and Lisa Kelley Koros as well as two brothers, Ted Doyle and Jack Doyle. She also had two grandchildren, Jonathan Koros, and Christopher Koros. Services are to be held at a later date in Houston. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

KRUM -- Adele Elizabeth Krum, 91, a resident of New Mexico, died Friday, May 14, 2004 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 721/2half years, Bill Krum, Sr. of Albuquerque; daughter, Aciel Brown and husband Gerald G. of Albuquerque; Son, Bill Krum, Jr. and wife Mary of Albuquerque; Grandchildren, Marcy Louton and husband Daniel; Billie Jo Terrell and husband Lt. Col Patrick; and Mathew B. Krum and wife Diane. Great grandchildren Amber Louton, Brittany Jake and husband Clifford, Christopher Louton, Benjamin Louton, Shane Louton, Julie Terrell, Scott Terrell, Elizabeth Terrell, Ashlyn Krum and one great great grandchild Chloe Jake. Mrs. Krum was preceded in death by her brothers Randolph and Curtis Kleintop and sister LaRue Sharkazy. Adele and Bill graduated from Slatington High School in 1929 and were married October 24, 1931. They moved to Norristown, PA and in 1933 moved to Reading, PA where Adele reared her family. She devoted her life to her family and home. In Reading, she and Bill were active in Calvary Reformed Church where they organized a youth center and when Bill formed a Sunday school orchestra, Adele learned to play the bass viol so she could be part of the group. She also played the bass and piano in the Krum family quartet. Adele and her family moved to Albuquerque in 1955. In later years, Adele and Bill enjoyed ballroom dancing and a highlight was their Love Boat cruise to Alaska with the Jack Morgan Orchestra. Services will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church 211 Jefferson N.E. Albuquerque, NM, with Pastor Patricia Green officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be: Mathew Krum, Daniel Louton, Christopher Louton, Benjamin Louton, Shane Louton, and Greg Robertson. Honorary pallbearers will be: Gerald G. Brown, Lt. Col Patrick Terrell, Scott Terrell, Col Harold Fjeseth (Ret.), Joel Lackey and Jack Morgan. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004

KYNOR -- Virginia Rose Kintner Kynor, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, May 13, 2004. She was 88 years, 9 months and 8 days old. Virginia was born in Sherwood, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Edith Kintner. She had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1946. Virginia was a devoted wife and mother, an Avon Representative for 35 years, and active in her church and community. Her husband, Alden B. Kynor, her parents, a sister and a brother preceded her in death. She is survived by sons, James A. Kynor and his wife, Beverly of Colorado Springs, CO, and John C. Kynor, Sr. and his fiancee, Susan Brooke of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Margaret Kynor McGlaun and her husband, Garry of Gainesville, GA; brother, Dwight L. Kintner and wife, Eloise of Los Gatos, CA; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit, French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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LANCE -- Leandrita (Lee) B. Lance, 70, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at home, Friday, May 14, 2004. She was born February 5, 1934 in Tajique, NM to Juan Rafael and Marcofia B. Anaya. She is survived by her four sons and a daughter, Neal Lance of Rankin, TX, Diego Lance and wife, Angel of Belen, Eugene Lance and wife, Diane, Peggy Childers and husband, Jesse all of Albuquerque, Richard Lance of Los Alamos and 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers, Rosie Urban and husband, Manual, Dee Barela and husband, Victor, Bert Anaya and wife, Peggy, Herman Anaya and wife, Amy, all of Tajique and Oliver Anaya of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Eslinda Sanchez of Estancia and numerous nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in passing by her husband, Neal Lance, daughter, Gladys Lance, her parents, grandparents, two sisters and a brother. Rosary Services will be held Monday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, both at Our Lady of Assumption on Lomas and Tennessee. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Service, 2919 4th NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. 343-8008
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LOVATO -- Mr. Frank A. Lovato, age 70, a resident of Denver, Colorado passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 9, 2004 in Albuquerque. Mr. Lovato was born in 1934 in Cuba, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose M. Lovato and Emilia L. Trujillo. Mr. Lovato is survived by his wife of 45 years, Veronica (Betty) Mora Lovato; special God Daughter, Anita Mora-Chavez and husband, Ken of Denver; brother, Maurice Lovato of Albuquerque; and four sisters, Gregorita L. Trujillo of Bernalillo, Bertha L. Montoya and husband, John of Cuba, NM, Antonia "Toni" L. Sanchez of Albuquerque, and Emily L. Garcia of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nephews and nieces. A Rosary for Mr. Lovato will be recited on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with military honors by the DAV Chapter 3. Pallbearers will be Gary Aragon, Maurice Lovato, Andy Barela, Ben P. Tafoya, Lawrence Tafoya, Benny Trujillo and Leroy Montoya. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his nieces and nephews. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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LUNDGREN -- Dr. David Lundgren, 72, has gone fishing with Jesus. He was a very loving father and grandfather, who endlessly gave words of encouragement and support in times of need. He moved to Albuquerque in 1964 to pursue a career that he loved as a Microbiologist specializing in inhalation toxicology at ITRI where he worked for over 30 years. He is survived by his children Kent, Courtney, Wendy, Robyn and Mike. Grandchildren Faith, Cody, Lainie, Donovan, Mindie, David, Megan, A.J., E.J., and Jolene, and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Edrie Harrington, her husband Tom, brother Doug and his wife Laurie, and best friend Eva. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. N.E. Albuquerque, NM, with Chaplain Fabian Gagon officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the caring staff at CCU Lovelace. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
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MALDONADO -- Vera Maldonado, 1917 - 2004, died of natural causes on May 8, 2004. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph Augustin; sons, David Michael of Albuquerque and Thomas E.(Lydia); granddaughter, Tamara (Mark); and great-granddaughters, Temre and Tayler Rowe of Tustin, CA. Vera was a remarkable homemaker and hostess, a loyal friend, a dedicated mother and wife. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a lovely, delicate woman of great strength, style and dignity. Daughter-in-law, Lydia, is arranging a celebration of Vera's life on May 15, 2004 at the family's Tustin, CA home.
        Published on: Sun May 16, 2004