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STEADMAN -- Goldie Ann Steadman, age 96, died in her home after a short illness on March 9, 2007. Goldie has been an Albuquerque resident since 1932, and was preceeded in death by her husband of 61 years, Fred Steadman. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Fredie and Catherine Steadman, Richard and Josephine Steadman and Bradley and Victoria (Steadman) Crosby; seven grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Public viewing is scheduled for Friday, March 16, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Throne Mortuary, 1100 Coal S.E. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Bapist Church, 608 Avendia Ceasar Chavez SE.
        Published on: Fri March 16, 2007

STEADMAN -- Goldie Ann Steadman, age 96, died in her home after a short illness on March 9, 2007. Goldie has been an Albuquerque resident since 1932, and was preceeded in death by her husband of 61 years, Fred Steadman. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Fredie and Catherine Steadman, Richard and Josephine Steadman and Bradley and Victoria (Steadman) Crosby; seven grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Public viewing is scheduled for Friday, March 16, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Strong-Throne Mortuary, 1100 Coal S.E. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Bapist Church, 608 Avendia Ceasar Chavez SE.
        Published on: Sun March 11, 2007

BAKER -- Frederick Hering Kekaulike Baker, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born in Oahu, Territory of Hawaii on February 7, 1921. Freddie was the second son of George Washington K. Baker and Annie Herring Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Ethel Lee and Juanita Miyamura. Freddie left Hawaii in 1949 headed for the mainland where he found work in the movie and music industry. Freddie appeared alongside big screen legends Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart in movies such as "The Road to Bali" and "Thunder Bay." He also made musical contributions to Roger and Hammerstein's award winning classic "South Pacific". Freddie's journey carried him further into the mainland to the Aku Aku Room at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas where he performed for several years. A musical proposition brought Freddie to Albuquerque in 1965, but together with the love of his life, Jane Ong Baker, he made Albuquerque his home. For forty years, Freddie performed for the people of Albuquerque at venues such as the Tiki Kai Supper Club, the Polynesian Room at the New Chinatown Restaurant and The Town House Restaurant. When not entertaining, Freddie gave into another passion, playing golf. Freddie is survived by his wife, Jane; brother, George W. K. Baker, Jr. and wife Maryann of Honolulu, Hawaii; and children Frederick Baker, Jr. and wife, Haunani of Hilo, Hawaii, Fred Baker and wife, Paula of Durango, Colorado, Lehualani Hale of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kehaulani Ogawa and husband, Daryl of Honolulu, Hawaii, Zetta Tsukamoto and husband, Jerry of Dana Point, California and their children, Scott and Abby, and Teri Foote and husband, Mike of Albuquerque and their children Heather and Matt. In addition, Freddie is survived by numerous loved ones in Hawaii. A celebration in honor of Freddie's life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Freddie's name to the Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir of Honolulu, where Freddie first learned to sing as a young boy under the instruction of his father, the choir director, Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir, In Memory of Freddie Kekaulike Baker, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 www.kawaiaha'o.org. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125 (505)275-3500
        Published on: Fri February 23, 2007

BAKER -- Frederick Hering Kekaulike Baker, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born in Oahu, Territory of Hawaii on February 7, 1921. Freddie was the second son of George Washington K. Baker and Annie Herring Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Ethel Lee and Juanita Miyamura. Freddie left Hawaii in 1949 headed for the mainland where he found work in the movie and music industry. Freddie appeared alongside big screen legends Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart in movies such as "The Road to Bali" and "Thunder Bay." He also made musical contributions to Roger and Hammerstein's award winning classic "South Pacific". Freddie's journey carried him further into the mainland to the Aku Aku Room at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas where he performed for several years. A musical proposition brought Freddie to Albuquerque in 1965, but together with the love of his life, Jane Ong Baker, he made Albuquerque his home. For forty years, Freddie performed for the people of Albuquerque at venues such as the Tiki Kai Supper Club, the Polynesian Room at the New Chinatown Restaurant and The Town House Restaurant. When not entertaining, Freddie gave into another passion, playing golf. Freddie is survived by his wife, Jane; brother, George W. K. Baker, Jr. and wife Maryann of Honolulu, Hawaii; and children Frederick Baker, Jr. and wife, Haunani of Hilo, Hawaii, Fred Baker and wife, Paula of Durango, Colorado, Lehualani Hale of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kehaulani Ogawa and husband, Daryl of Honolulu, Hawaii, Zetta Tsukamoto and husband, Jerry of Dana Point, California and their children, Scott and Abby, and Teri Foote and husband, Mike of Albuquerque and their children Heather and Matt. In addition, Freddie is survived by numerous loved ones in Hawaii. A celebration in honor of Freddie's life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Freddie's name to the Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir of Honolulu, where Freddie first learned to sing as a young boy under the instruction of his father, the choir director, Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir, In Memory of Freddie Kekaulike Baker, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 www.kawaiaha'o.org. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125 (505)275-3500
        Published on: Thu February 22, 2007

BAKER -- Frederick Hering Kekaulike Baker, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born in Oahu, Territory of Hawaii on February 7, 1921. Freddie was the second son of George Washington K. Baker and Annie Herring Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Ethel Lee and Juanita Miyamura. Freddie left Hawaii in 1949 headed for the mainland where he found work in the movie and music industry. Freddie appeared alongside big screen legends Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart in movies such as "The Road to Bali" and "Thunder Bay." He also made musical contributions to Roger and Hammerstein's award winning classic "South Pacific". Freddie's journey carried him further into the mainland to the Aku Aku Room at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas where he performed for several years. A musical proposition brought Freddie to Albuquerque in 1965, but together with the love of his life, Jane Ong Baker, he made Albuquerque his home. For forty years, Freddie performed for the people of Albuquerque at venues such as the Tiki Kai Supper Club, the Polynesian Room at the New Chinatown Restaurant and The Town House Restaurant. When not entertaining, Freddie gave into another passion, playing golf. Freddie is survived by his wife, Jane; brother, George W. K. Baker, Jr. and wife Maryann of Honolulu, Hawaii; and children Frederick Baker, Jr. and wife, Haunani of Hilo, Hawaii, Fred Baker and wife, Paula of Durango, Colorado, Lehualani Hale of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kehaulani Ogawa and husband, Daryl of Honolulu, Hawaii, Zetta Tsukamoto and husband, Jerry of Dana Point, California and their children, Scott and Abby, and Teri Foote and husband, Mike of Albuquerque and their children Heather and Matt. In addition, Freddie is survived by numerous loved ones in Hawaii. A celebration in honor of Freddie's life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Freddie's name to the Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir of Honolulu, where Freddie first learned to sing as a young boy under the instruction of his father, the choir director, Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir, In Memory of Freddie Kekaulike Baker, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 www.kawaiaha'o.org. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125 (505)275-3500
        Published on: Wed February 21, 2007

BAKER -- Frederick Hering Kekaulike Baker, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2007. He was born in Oahu, Territory of Hawaii on February 7, 1921. Freddie was the second son of George Washington K. Baker and Annie Herring Baker. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sisters, Ethel Lee and Juanita Miyamura. Freddie left Hawaii in 1949 headed for the mainland where he found work in the movie and music industry. Freddie appeared alongside big screen legends Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart in movies such as "The Road to Bali" and "Thunder Bay." He also made musical contributions to Roger and Hammerstein's award winning classic "South Pacific". Freddie's journey carried him further into the mainland to the Aku Aku Room at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas where he performed for several years. A musical proposition brought Freddie to Albuquerque in 1965, but together with the love of his life, Jane Ong Baker, he made Albuquerque his home. For forty years, Freddie performed for the people of Albuquerque at venues such as the Tiki Kai Supper Club, the Polynesian Room at the New Chinatown Restaurant and The Town House Restaurant. When not entertaining, Freddie gave into another passion, playing golf. Freddie is survived by his wife, Jane; brother, George W. K. Baker, Jr. and wife Maryann of Honolulu, Hawaii; and children Frederick Baker, Jr. and wife, Haunani of Hilo, Hawaii, Fred Baker and wife, Paula of Durango, Colorado, Lehualani Hale of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kehaulani Ogawa and husband, Daryl of Honolulu, Hawaii, Zetta Tsukamoto and husband, Jerry of Dana Point, California and their children, Scott and Abby, and Teri Foote and husband, Mike of Albuquerque and their children Heather and Matt. In addition, Freddie is survived by numerous loved ones in Hawaii. A celebration in honor of Freddie's life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Freddie's name to the Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir of Honolulu, where Freddie first learned to sing as a young boy under the instruction of his father, the choir director, Kawaiaha'o Church Youth Choir, In Memory of Freddie Kekaulike Baker, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813 www.kawaiaha'o.org. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125 (505)275-3500
        Published on: Sun February 11, 2007

SMITH -- Russell Lloyd Smith, 60, of Albuquerque, died at 4:35 a.m., Monday morning, September 4, 2006, at home after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Russ was born on May 15, 1946, in Independence, MO. He was the first born son of Bobbie Russell Smith and Marian Ruth (Beal) Smith. He has one brother, Frank Floyd Smith, and two sisters, Lita (Smith Lyons) Chandler and Laura (Smith Jesse) Llamas. He was first married to Judy Hentel. They had one child, Kenneth Alan Smith. He then married Linda LaVerne McCallister (twice). Russ and Linda were bound together in life by a profound love, an unwavering friendship, and their three children: Stephen Victor (he was a big boy who carried his Daddy's keys), Eric Alexander (they never forgot or agreed on the 1982 quarters), and Rebecca Lynn Smith (she knew her Daddy would catch her if she jumped). Another child who calls Russ "Dad" is Sean Crosby, of Las Vegas, NV. Russ was briefly married to Sean's mother, Cathy. Russes' companion for the last eight years, has been Dorthea Jackson. Additionally, he has enjoyed special friendships with Daniel McCallister, his brother-in-law, and Lennie Veit, his future daughter-in-law. Russ was blessed with six beautiful grandchildren: Aleksandrea, Anna Rae, Corrina, Trystan, Lillian and Skylar. Throughout their lives, whenever they find a penny, they will know that it is their Grandpa Russ reminding them that he lives in their hearts. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1995; and a brother-in-law, John McCallister in 2002. Russ helped raise John. He was John's inspiration to return to school and get this degree. Russ was nomadic in nature but his heart was always with his family. He was a man who was not known by many, but much loved by those who did know him. In his younger years, he served in both the Air Force and the Navy. After being honorably discharged from both services, he worked towards being self-employed. His specialty was making repairs on homes or appliances as honestly and inexpensively as possible. His life's work didn't make him rich, but it made him happy. His family and friends broke the rules and walked by his side as he walked through the Lonesome Valley. With a deep regret, they learned they could not carry him out of the valley and were forced to deliver him into the waiting arms of the Heavenly Father. They will find peace and strength as they gather to say their earthly good-byes and celebrate his memory at the little country cemetery just outside of Corona, NM, in Lincoln County, on September 9, 2006. In the light of this peace and strength, they will grow. Hey Rusty, uh ... Russ, Russell, Dad, Grandpa Russ, Old Man, (anything but late for dinner), we miss you .
        Published on: Sat September 09, 2006

WADE -- KATHLEEN J. Ms. Kathleen J. Wade, 59, a resident of Laguna Pueblo, passed away on June 29, 2006. Ms. Wade is the beloved mother to Karen Coffey and husband, Rusty, Johnny Wade Jr. and wife, Valerie, Jennifer Abeita and Johanna Wade; her mother, Betty A. Natseway; two sisters, Geraldine Ludlow and husband, David, and Patricia Lucero; seven brothers, Peter Natseway Jr., Ronald Natseway, Stephen Natseway, Francis Natseway, Thomas Natseway and wife, Charmae, Daniel Natseway and wife, Imelda, and John Natseway; 12 grandchildren, Kateri and Derrick Kanteena, Tyler, Joshua, Alexis Wade, Kiel Marmon, Gerald Abeita, Kelli and Wade Crosby, Samantha Wade, Kalene and Andre Thompson; and aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Natseway; brothers, Robert L. and John Patrick Natseway. Ms. Wade was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the family home in Laguna. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Mission in Old Laguna by Father Larry. Interment will follow at the Laguna Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Natseway, Bernard Natseway, Patrick Natseway, Michael Natseway, Peter Natseway, David Ludlow, and Kevin Ludlow. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun July 02, 2006

SINGLETON-STEPHENS -- Cecile Singleton-Stephens, 85, 4440 Morris Ave. Albuquerque, NM, died Wednesday in an Albuquerque hospital. Services will be held at the Gene Autry United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday with Rev. Ed Harwood officiating. Interment will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Gene Autry cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Russell Stephens of Albuquerque; two daughters, Carol Ray of Albuquerque, Duronda Schlue and husband, Larry, Belle Plaine, IA; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Two-step daughters, Sandi Montgomery of Claremore, OK and Linda Harp and husband, Thomas of Sunray, TX; and nine step-grandchildren also survive her. Cecile was born September 2, 1920 in Ardmore, OK to Cecil and Ozella Dillon Crosby. During World War II she worked in the Douglas Aircraft factory in Oklahoma City. After the war she and her husband Durward Winters made their home in Odessa, TX. In later years she lived in Horseshoe Bay, TX and Rociada, NM. In her 80th year she married her golfing partner Russell Stephens and they continued to enjoy their years at her home in Pendaries Village near Rociada. A memorial fund has been established. She is preceded in death by her parents, Durward Winters, and Joe Singleton. Services will be under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.craddockfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Sat February 18, 2006

ANDERSON -- Gladys A. (Hendren) of Jamaica Plain, MA, died December 2, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Arthur L. Jr.; loving mother of Catherine M. Anderson of Jamaica Plain, MA, Patricia M. Galluccio of Arlington, MA, Helen L. DeCoste and her husband, Al of Albuquerque, NM, Arthur L. Anderson III of So. Weymouth, MA, and George H. Anderson of Humarock, MA. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Deborah Grady and her husband, Chip of Albuquerque, NM, Susan Henderson and her husband, Bill of O'Fallon, IL, David DeCoste and his fiancee, Kelley Conway of Tewksbury, MA. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours: Tuesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Gladys's memory to Boston Catholic Television, P.O. Box 9109, Newton, MA 02460-9109. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Sun December 04, 2005