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EATON -- FRANK D. DR. Age 69, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was born on May 8, 1942 to Aaron Clarkson Eaton and Eleanor (Davies) Eaton in Cambridge, NY. Dr. Eaton grew up in Bennington, VT. He was accepted at the age of 16 into The Juilliard School for his musical accomplishments. His educational achievements are vast, including degrees from the University of Arizona and a Doctorate in Biometeorolgy from Utah State University. He was an accomplished scientist and had over 300 publications in his name. He recently retired from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratories as a Senior Research Physicist. Dr. Eaton was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and loved to help them complete their science fair projects and learn to play musical instruments. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending state fairs. Though not a gambler, he did like to go to casino buffets. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Virginia (Gamble) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM; children, Kimberly (Camron) Brawley of Albuquerque, NM, Leslie (Kevin) Brady of McKinney, TX, Brian (Kelly) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM, Brett (Melissa) Eaton of Albuquerque, NM, Michelle (fiancee, Jeremy Chavez) Eaton of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Preston Brawley, Gwendolyn Brawley, Arthur Brawley, Laiken Brady, Brylee Chavez, and Gavin Eaton; sister, Mary Roberta Watilo; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents A. Clarkson and Eleanor Eaton. A Visitation will be held Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, 1:00 pm, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Panorama Heights Ward, 300 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM with Bishop Danton Bean, presiding. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Camron Brawley, Kevin Brady, Brian Eaton, Brett Eaton, Jeremy Chavez, and Preston Brawley. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Brawley and Gavin Eaton. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mr. Eaton's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124 505-892-9920
Published on: Thu October 06, 2011

MCKINNEY -- BETTY Age 85, of New Mexico, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Austin TX. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, L. Ray McKinney. Betty is survived by her children, Janice Cerno, Judith Willard, Lional McKinney and Mary Armstrong; two sisters, Patsy Chesser and Glenda Franklin; twelve grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, from 7:00 til 9:00 p.m., at French - University location. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at French University Chapel. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
Published on: Tue September 13, 2011

NELSON -- LLOYD SPENCER April 17 1924 to June 19 2007, born Chicago, IL, Navy officer in WW II; PHD in Chemistry, University of Chicago. Worked in high-temperature metals research at Bell Labs NJ and at Sandia Labs NM, University of Wisconsin as retired consultant. Interests included family, music, gardening, Boy Scouts, photography. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lorna Manney Nelson; daughter Georgia McKinney (born Ardis); four sons David (wife Linda), Evan (wife Debora Veseth), Jeff (wife Sharon), Milton & (wife Carolyn); grandsons Adrian and Kelsey Veseth-Nelson
Published on: Sun June 19, 2011

NOWICKI -- BARBARA JEAN Age 77, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, June 13, 2011. She was born in September of 1933 in Lombard, Illinois to the late Harry and Helen Jacobi. Barbara was married to Ret. MSgt Ted Nowicki, for fifty years. Barbara and Ted spent their entire life around the military together and traveled all over the world. She is survived by three daughters; Susan Riley and her husband Mike of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Kathy Gilboe and her husband, Ed (Boe) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Eileen Carr and her husband, Al of McKinney, Texas; six grandchildren, Michael and his wife Kim, Kevin and his wife Beth, Cyndi and her husband Geoff, Jessica and her husband Jeremy, Robby, and Christopher; great-grandchildren; Aiden, Alexa, KJ, Blake, and Cole; one sister, Jo Anne; and one brother, John, and a host of other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2011, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville. A visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2011 at the church with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A separate memorial will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home 501-982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonville funeralhome.com
Published on: Wed June 15, 2011

LOVATO -- MARK R. Age 40, died June 4, 2011. He is survived by his son Josh Lovato- Perez and Josh's mother Marie Perez; his parents, Daniel and Peggy Lovato; brother Ric Lovato and wife Renee; niece Courtney; grandmothers, Eleanor Lovato, Lucile McKinney; and many other family including aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Amador B. Lovato and Raymon McKinney; and his uncle Steve McKinney. Mark enjoyed cooking, building models, liked cars, hot rods, sports, was a Boston Bruins and Carolina Panthers fan and was gifted with the computer. He also enjoyed gardening. Mark loved his family and will be dearly missed. There will be a service Thursday, 11:00 a.m., June 9, 2011 at Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo del Norte NE. Friends may visit Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at French - Westside location. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, 4600 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Please visit our online guestbook for Mark at RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
Published on: Wed June 08, 2011

COX -- Irene Cox, 91, died peacefully on May 5, 2011. She was born on Jan. 15, 1920 and spent her early years in Plainville, Ohio, a town close to Cincinnati. Irene was the only daughter of Truman and Elsie Cox and grew up with three brothers, Kenneth, Gayle and Roland. She received a scholarship to attend Ohio State University. She was also offered a scholarship from Columbia University in New York from which she received a Master's Degree in social work. Irene held various administrative social work positions in Virginia, North Carolina and New Mexico. In New Mexico, she was county welfare director in Las Vegas during the 50's. Irene then held administrative positions in Santa Fe until 1965. At that time, she and her partner, Gerry McKinney, went to New York where Irene entered the doctoral program in social work administration at Columbia University, from which she also received a scholarship. In 1967 Irene and Gerry moved to Washington, D.C. where Irene was employed by a congressional sub-committee working on changes in welfare policies. Later she worked at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When Irene retired in 1982, she and Gerry returned to Santa Fe, where for five years they operated a small bed and breakfast facility. They joined and were active in Santa Fe Unitarian Universalist Congregation and also volunteered at local thrift shops and food kitchens. Irene and Gerry traveled extensively in Europe, Ireland, Mexico, Canada and South America. They also traveled throughout the U.S. and particularly enjoyed camping in and around Tucson, Az. Irene had a zest for life and was naturally gifted in many areas such as organ playing, photography, and painting. Many of the originally designed sweaters she knitted are still being worn by friends in Santa Fe. Irene and Gerry moved to El Castillo Residences in 1992 where they made many close friends. Irene was at one time president of the Residents Association and was active on many committees. After noticing some residents complaining of their blouses getting dirty, she designed and made "shirt savers" - all individually tailored to the tastes of the residents. Irene is survived by her long-time partner, Gerry McKinney; and many nieces and nephews: Coral in Tampa, Florida, Susan in Chicago, Dan and his wife, Yvonne in Virginia, Barry and his wife, Gina, Julie and Randy in Cincinnati, Ohio and in Albuquerque; Patrick, Darlene, and Michael and his wife, Sharon. During her last illness, the Albuquerque family was particularly attentive and contributed much to her comfort. Gerry and the family are very appreciative of the professional and personal care Irene received from the staff of Casa Real. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at El Castillo Residences. Irene's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
Published on: Sun May 15, 2011

CHANDLER -- John Wilburn Chandler Jr age 76 of Amarillo, died Friday, May 6, 2011. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 PM, Sunday May 8th at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Mass of celebration will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 9th at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Celebrant will be Msgr. Joseph Tash. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. John Wilburn Chandler, Jr was born in Springfield, MO on March 22, 1935. The family later moved to Tulsa, OK where he completed all of his schooling. Following college, he served three years in the United States Army at Ft. Bliss and White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. He moved to New Mexico in 1962 and met his wife, Pat there. They were married on November 27, 1963. John was employed by the Huning Brothers of Los Lunas, NM. He managed their hardware store and assisted with the cattle and sheep operations. In 1968 he moved onto Wayne Lovelady's Frontier Ford in Albuquerque, where he later became a partner. In 1982 John opened John Chandler Ford in Amarillo. He was quite active in the community, serving on too many Boards to mention. Amongst his favorites were chairman of the United Way in Albuquerque and Amarillo, Boy Scouts, St. Anthony's and BSA Hospitals, Board of Regents, West Texas A & M University, Amarillo Are Foundation, Sybil B. Harrington Foundation, Amarillo, Club, Lions Club International and the Thursday Morning Breakfast Club. Topping his list of favorites would be his efforts to promote canine adoptions by donating time on his commercials to feature dogs available at the Animal Rescue Shelter. Business wise he served on the National Ford Dealer Council, Texas New Car Dealers Association, Texas Auto Dealers Association and the Ford Dealer Adverting Federation. He served a two year term on the Amarillo City Commission. He was named the Amarillo Globe News Man of the Year in 1988 and the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year in 1987. John was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Jerry Harpole. He is survived by his wife Pat; daughter Michelle Lerma and husband of Houston; a sister Delores McKinney of Los Angeles and numerous nieces and nephews including Eileen Harpole and Paul Harpole and his wife Jenny. Special to him are great-great-nieces and nephews Kiera, Payton, Brady, Kellen and Rylee. The family suggest memorial to be to the Animal Rescue Shelter, 12500 South Washington, Amarillo, TX 79118; Olivia's Angels c/o BSA Hospice 600 North Tyler, Amarillo, Texas 79107 or a charity of your choice. Please sign the online register at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com
Published on: Sun May 08, 2011

CALLAHAN -- Priscilla Mercedes Callahan, 83, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred R. Callahan of 48 years of marriage. She is survived by her sons, Michael and wife, Romelia, Craig and wife, Catherine, Marvin and wife, Janelle, Kevin and wife, Joann; daughter, Janell and husband, Isaac; brother, Sixto Leyva, and wife, Sophie; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren plus one on the way. Priscilla was a wonderful mom, grandma, and friend. She was born and raised in Pena Blanca, NM and then moved and lived in Santo Domingo, Santa Fe, and then Albuquerque. Her kind and loving spirit touched many people. She was a very generous and caring person who served and helped anyone who crossed her path. She instilled in her children strong family values and faith. She loved to go to basketball games and just being in the company of her family. The love she had for us all was insurmountable and she made sure everyone she knew was told she loved them. She was a great cook and shared her knowledge and love of cooking with many people. She made the best beans! Thanks mom! We will miss her dearly and look forward to seeing her again in heaven. A visitation will be held at Calvary of Albuquerque on Monday, March 28th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a Life Celebration Service starting at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Jai-Kob Callahan, Jadn Callahan, Jhonah Callahan, Mark Vazquez, Daniel Aguilar, and Mathew Medina. Honorary Pallbearers are Santiago Vazquez, Julius Hinojos, Caleb McKinney. If you would like to donate food please call Janell Callahan at 917-9879. Please visit Priscilla's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
Published on: Sun March 27, 2011

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