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PECK -- RALPH 1912 - 2008 Ralph B. Peck, Professor Emeritus of Foundation Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, died of congestive heart failure on February 18, 2008, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Winnipeg, Canada, to his American parents, Orwin K and Ethel Huyck Peck on June 23, 1912. Ralph Peck earned a Civil Engineering Degree in 1934 and Doctor of Civil Engineering Degree in 1937, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In 1938-39 he attended the Soil Mechanics course at Harvard University and was a laboratory assistant to Arthur Casagrande. From 1939 to 1942 Peck was an assistant subway engineer for the City of Chicago, representing Karl Terzaghi, who was a consultant on the Chicago Subway Project. He joined the University of Illinois in 1942, and was a Professor of Foundation Engineering from 1948 to 1974. Since 1974, Professor Peck was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, and a consultant in geotechnical engineering. In 1948, together with Karl Terzaghi, Ralph Peck co-authored the most influential text book in geotechnical engineering, Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice. In 1953 with Walt Hanson and Tom Thornburn, Ralph Peck co-authored the widely used text book Foundation Engineering. In 1942, Dr. Peck joined the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Illinois, where he remained as a teacher and mentor until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1974. After moving to Albuquerque, Dr. Peck continued his active consulting practice which included jobs in forty-four states in the USA and twenty-eight countries on five continents. His more than one thousand consulting projects include: the rapid transit systems in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington; the Alaskan Pipeline System; the James Bay Project in Quebec; and the Dead Sea dikes. He authored over 250 technical publications, and served as the President of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from 1969 to 1973. In 1974, he was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Ford. A few of his many honors include the Norman Medal, The Wellington Prize, and the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Education from the American Society of Engineers. His last project was the Rion-Antirion Bridge in Greece. It received the ASCE's OPAL Outstanding Civil Engineering Award for 2005 and is the only project outside the United States to be so honored. Ralph Peck married Marjorie E. Truby on June 14, 1937. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Peck (Allen) Young; and son and daughter-in-law, James (Laurie) Peck; and grandchildren, Michael Young and Maia Peck. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ralph B. Peck Geotechnical Engineering Fund-U of I Foundation, 1305 West Green Street, MC-386, Urbana, Illinois, 61801.
        Published on: Sat February 23, 2008

KAGAN -- Frances Adelia Shelton Kagan, 98, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Albuquerque. Frances was born July 26, 1909 in Hubbard, Texas, to Edwin and Mary Adelia Shelton. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years. Frances is preceded in death by husband, Dr. Martin Kagan; daughter, Dr. Kathleen Shelton Kagan-Hallet; and son, Tomas Martin Kagan. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Kagan Tobias and husband, Paul, of Nashville, TN; nephews, Dr. Abbott Kagan 2nd and wife, Sheila, and Dr. John Kagan and wife, Elizabeth, all of Fort Myers, FL; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Kagan Wight and husband, Chad, of Colorado Springs, CO; son-in-law, Earl F. Hallet, of Boerne, TX; two step-grandchildren; four great-nephews; two great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and a host of cousins. Cherished friends include Veronica J. Frakes, Carolyn Lloyd, Jane Mathews, Dr. and Mrs. James Andre, Nel Monteith, Mrs. N.L. Postlewaite, Lori Castle, Joanna deVries, Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Hahn, Prince Pierce, Monte Haley, Patty Rovang, Agnes Eastwood, Dorothy Rose White, Carol and Morton Klein, Alma and Levi Hoffman, Helen and Joe Quirk, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Bodenweiser, Kirby and Carol Bodenweiser, Linda McLaughlin, Mary Lucero Bouquet, Reverend Bob Evans; nurses, Marcia, Karen, and John Skaritt; Reverends, Earl Harvey and Frank Yates, Mitch Fincher, and Killough Family website. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. John Health and Rehab, Ambercare Hospice, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and Drs. Weiler, Greenbaum, Middleton, Fritz, Hattler, Coston, and Sears. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008, from 2:30 p,m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Carlisle Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., also in the Carlisle Chapel, with Burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M.D Anderson Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Lovelace/Sandia Clinic, Building Fund for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, all of Albuquerque. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188 www.danielsfuneral.com
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

LERKE -- James Earl Lerke, 82, a resident of Albuquerque and a former lifelong resident of Tucumcari, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Jim was born August 9, 1925. Jim's family homesteaded in the late 1800's near Tucumcari, where he grew up. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, on the U.S.S. Enterprise, as a Radarman, 1st Class. After the war, he returned to Tucumcari and spent 39 years with the Southern Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman/Conductor. In conjunction, he spent 53 years as a member of the United Transportation Union. For over 50 years, he served as a volunteer for Everyone's Federal Credit Union, where he received the "Hall of Fame" and "Above and Beyond" awards for exemplary service. Under Jim's leadership as Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Credit Union provided EFCU members and employees with a newly renovated facility that reflects the credit union's history and continued success for the future. In addition, Jim was instrumental in the Credit Union opening a branch office in Santa Rosa, working hand in hand with his dearest friend, Andi Baum. Jim was a Life Member of Elks Lodge #1172, a Board Member of the Tucumcari Historical Research Institute, and "Wagon Master" of the Tucumsams Chapter of the Good Sam Club. He was also an accomplished wood carver with many awards and active in the Six-Shooter carving club. Jim is survived by his children, Lynn Mosher and her husband ,Jerry, Michael Lerke and his wife, Wanda, Todd Lerke and his fiancee, Delasaria Lihon; and daughter-in-law, Tina Lerke, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael Barnes, Darren Barnes and wife, Francine, Layla Linn, James Mosher and wife, Jessica, Miranda Lerke, Robyn Horcasitas and husband, James, Robbie Bogard, Misty Bogard, David Bogard, Jeff Jones, and Daniel Romero; great-grandchildren, Jon Paul Marquez, Renton Barnes, Cadence Mosher, and Taylor Bogard; stepsons, Bill Bogard and wife, Jan, Bruce Bogard and wife, Louella, and their families. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Lerke; and sister, Earlene Inman. Services will be held at First Christian Church, at 1701 S. 4th St. in Tucumcari at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Interment will follow at Tucumcari Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Michael Barnes, Darren Barnes, James Mosher, Jon Paul Marquez, Bill Bogard, Bruce Bogard, and Robbie Bogard. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Baum, Jack Birch, Bill Tausworthe, Marlin Terry, Walt Creed, and Laverne Moore, in memory of J. T. Moore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tucumcari Historical Research Institute. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

LIVINGSTON -- Garrett James Livingston, 27, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2008 after a long illness, with his loving family at his bedside. Garrett was born December 4, 1980 in Albuquerque to Betty and Leonard Livingston. He was a member of Rio Grande Presbyterian Church at one time and then Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church. He went to Menaul School and West Mesa High School. He had great passion for reading. He was intellectually curious about science, religion, electronics, sports cars, and different cultures of the world. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; uncles; and cousins. He is survived by his loving parents; sister, Ursula, of Albuquerque; aunts, Rosella Burcher, Marie Phillips and her husband, Wilson, all of Cortez, CO, Lorraine George and her husband, Myron, of Keizer, OR, Caroline Hoskie and her husband, Randy, of Santa Fe, Evelyn Billie, Sarah Billie of Cortez, CO, Selena Natani and her husband, Virgil, of Brigham City, UT, Grace Livingston of Albuquerque and Marsha Livingston of Wadsworth, NV; uncles, Nelson Billie, and wife, Violet, of Cortez, CO, Norman Billie and his wife, Daisy, of Cahone Mesa, UT, James Livingston of Denver, CO, and Samuel Livingston of Tacoma, WA; and numerous cousins. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow visitation and Memorial services will be held Friday, February 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Rd. NW, with Pastor Tom Hart officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Nakai, Jonah Nakai, Corey Pounds, Eric Hoskie, Aaron Pounds, and Jeffrey Cuthair. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to spinal related injuries foundations, Garrett James Livingston Foundation, in care of Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

MASON -- Thelma "Big Momma" Mason, 92, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, living with her grandson Reggie and his wife, Tracey Willis. Big Momma was born on April 5, 1915 in Keatchie, LA. She was preceded in death be her husband, James Mason Sr.; her parents; and two brothers. Big Momma is survived by Reggie and his wife, Tracey Willis; her sister Ruthie Mae "Doll Baby" from Houston, TX; her children Maxine Dukes of Albuquerque, James Franklin Mason Jr., Barbara Gregory, and John Mason and wife, Marlene, all of California; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and also her extended family Kelly and Stacey Apolinar. Services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with her grandson Willie Anderson Jr. officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Now you can rest Big Momma. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

PECK -- RALPH 1912 - 2008 Ralph B. Peck, Professor Emeritus of Foundation Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, died of congestive heart failure on February 18, 2008, at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Winnipeg, Canada, to his American parents, Orwin K and Ethel Huyck Peck on June 23, 1912. Ralph Peck earned a Civil Engineering Degree in 1934 and Doctor of Civil Engineering Degree in 1937, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In 1938-39 he attended the Soil Mechanics course at Harvard University and was a laboratory assistant to Arthur Casagrande. From 1939 to 1942 Peck was an assistant subway engineer for the City of Chicago, representing Karl Terzaghi, who was a consultant on the Chicago Subway Project. He joined the University of Illinois in 1942, and was a Professor of Foundation Engineering from 1948 to 1974. Since 1974, Professor Peck was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, and a consultant in geotechnical engineering. In 1948, together with Karl Terzaghi, Ralph Peck co-authored the most influential text book in geotechnical engineering, Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice. In 1953 with Walt Hanson and Tom Thornburn, Ralph Peck co-authored the widely used text book Foundation Engineering. In 1942, Dr. Peck joined the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Illinois, where he remained as a teacher and mentor until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1974. After moving to Albuquerque, Dr. Peck continued his active consulting practice which included jobs in forty-four states in the USA and twenty-eight countries on five continents. His more than one thousand consulting projects include: the rapid transit systems in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington; the Alaskan Pipeline System; the James Bay Project in Quebec; and the Dead Sea dikes. He authored over 250 technical publications, and served as the President of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from 1969 to 1973. In 1974, he was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Ford. A few of his many honors include the Norman Medal, The Wellington Prize, and the Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Education from the American Society of Engineers. His last project was the Rion-Antirion Bridge in Greece. It received the ASCE's OPAL Outstanding Civil Engineering Award for 2005 and is the only project outside the United States to be so honored. Ralph Peck married Marjorie E. Truby on June 14, 1937. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Peck (Allen) Young; and son and daughter-in-law, James (Laurie) Peck; and grandchildren, Michael Young and Maia Peck. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Ralph B. Peck Geotechnical Engineering Fund-U of I Foundation, 1305 West Green Street, MC-386, Urbana, Illinois, 61801.
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

TAPIA -- Vincent James Tapia February 22, 1988 - December 6, 2005 In loving memory of my beloved nephew. Mi hito, Vincent, today is your birthday. You would have been 20 years old. I remember when you were one year old. I held you in my arms and hugged and kissed you, singing Happy Birthday. Today, mi hito, I wish you were here for your 20th birthday to hug and kiss you for your birthday as I did when you were one. But now you are in heaven celebrating your birthday with grandma, grandpa, and your friend Lo. You meant so much to me. You were so special, that's no lie. God gave me a nephew to love and hold. Eyes full of laughter and a heart full of gold. Mi hito I miss you more and more each day. I will never stop loving and missing you. Love and miss you dearly, Auntie Lupe
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

TAPIA -- Vincent James Tapia February 22, 1988 - December 6, 2005 Happy Birthday my grandson. Mi hito today is your blessed birthday. We will celebrate it today with your mom, sister, aunties, uncles, and cousins. I miss you everyday, but I know you are with God, Grandma Fita, Grandpa Raymond, and Lorenzo. Someday I will get to see your smile and get a great big hug and kisses from you. Until then, I love you very much mi hito. Grandma Carmen Lovato
        Published on: Fri February 22, 2008

LERKE -- James Earl Lerke, 82, a resident of Albuquerque and a former lifelong resident of Tucumcari, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Jim was born August 9, 1925. Jim's family homesteaded in the late 1800's near Tucumcari, where he grew up. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, on the U.S.S. Enterprise, as a Radarman, 1st Class. After the war, he returned to Tucumcari and spent 39 years with the Southern Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman/Conductor. In conjunction, he spent 53 years as a member of the United Transportation Union. For over 50 years, he served as a volunteer for Everyone's Federal Credit Union, where he received the "Hall of Fame" and "Above and Beyond" awards for exemplary service. Under Jim's leadership as Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Credit Union provided EFCU members and employees with a newly renovated facility that reflects the credit union's history and continued success for the future. In addition, Jim was instrumental in the Credit Union opening a branch office in Santa Rosa, working hand in hand with his dearest friend, Andi Baum. Jim was a Life Member of Elks Lodge #1172, a Board Member of the Tucumcari Historical Research Institute, and "Wagon Master" of the Tucumsams Chapter of the Good Sam Club. He was also an accomplished wood carver with many awards and active in the Six-Shooter carving club. Jim is survived by his children, Lynn Mosher and her husband ,Jerry, Michael Lerke and his wife, Wanda, Todd Lerke and his fiancee, Delasaria Lihon; and daughter-in-law, Tina Lerke, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael Barnes, Darren Barnes and wife, Francine, Layla Linn, James Mosher and wife, Jessica, Miranda Lerke, Robyn Horcasitas and husband, James, Robbie Bogard, Misty Bogard, David Bogard, Jeff Jones, and Daniel Romero; great-grandchildren, Jon Paul Marquez, Renton Barnes, Cadence Mosher, and Taylor Bogard; stepsons, Bill Bogard and wife, Jan, Bruce Bogard and wife, Louella, and their families. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Lerke; and sister, Earlene Inman. Services will be held at First Christian Church, at 1701 S. 4th St. in Tucumcari at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Interment will follow at Tucumcari Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Michael Barnes, Darren Barnes, James Mosher, Jon Paul Marquez, Bill Bogard, Bruce Bogard, and Robbie Bogard. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Baum, Jack Birch, Bill Tausworthe, Marlin Terry, Walt Creed, and Laverne Moore, in memory of J. T. Moore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tucumcari Historical Research Institute. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu February 21, 2008

LIVINGSTON -- Garrett James Livingston, 27, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2008 after a long illness, with his loving family at his bedside. Garrett was born December 4, 1980 in Albuquerque to Betty and Leonard Livingston. He was a member of Rio Grande Presbyterian Church at one time and then Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church. He went to Menaul School and West Mesa High School. He had great passion for reading. He was intellectually curious about science, religion, electronics, sports cars, and different cultures of the world. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; uncles; and cousins. He is survived by his loving parents; sister, Ursula, of Albuquerque; aunts, Rosella Burcher, Marie Phillips and her husband, Wilson, all of Cortez, CO, Lorraine George and her husband, Myron, of Keizer, OR, Caroline Hoskie and her husband, Randy, of Santa Fe, Evelyn Billie, Sarah Billie of Cortez, CO, Selena Natani and her husband, Virgil, of Brigham City, UT, Grace Livingston of Albuquerque, and Marsha Livingston of Wadsworth, NV; uncles, Nelson Billie, of Cortez, CO, Norman Billie and his wife, Daisy, of Cahone Mesa, UT, James Livingston, of Denver, CO and Samuel Livingston, of Tacoma, WA; and numerous cousins. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, February 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow visitation and Memorial Services will be held Friday, February 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Rd. NW, with Pastor Tom Hart officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Preston Nakai, Jonah Nakai, Corey Pounds, Eric Hoskie, Aaron Pounds, and Jeffrey Cuthair. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to spinal related injuries foundations, Garrett James Livingston Foundation, in care of Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Thu February 21, 2008