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EDGAR -- Judith Edgar died early Monday afternoon. She was at home, surrounded by her family, and at peace. As an incredible woman, wife, mother, sister, daughter, mentor and friend, her gentle, honest and human energy brought out the very best in others. Her work in the community through her church, with children in the CASA program, through Alcoholics Anonymous, in her career helping others, and with people in transition or striving to better themselves was a source of great joy and strength to her. Judith was an exceedingly positive person who actively cultivated and nurtured the garden of love that was her life. She was not afraid to be vulnerable, to share herself with others, and she loved absolutely without condition or distinction. She loved to laugh, to learn, and always pushed the envelope with vitality and energy. She never settled for the path of least resistance. Her depth of character, humor, and clarity of spirit allowed her to courageously persevere through many struggles to a personal and spiritual state of grace. She continued in that state of grace until a state of glory was achieved. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life and love will be held this Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church, 1801 Montano Road NW. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following organizations: Presbyterian Peacekeeping Mission, Albuquerque CASA Program, Heifer International, and The American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004

ESPINOZA -- Jimmy A. Espinoza Sr., 62, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2004. He was born on September 26, 1941 in Magdelena, New Mexico. Mr. Espinoza worked for the City of Albuquerque for 25 years and he enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his sons, Bobby Espinoza and wife Deborah, Eddie Espinoza, Jimmy Espinoza Jr. and Lawrence Espinoza; brothers, Leo Espinoza and wife Rose, Paul Espinoza and wife Mary, Barney Espinoza and Raymond Espinoza; sisters, Evelyn Perea and husband Mike and Gloria Koumis; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Espinoza will be deeply missed by his loving family. A rosary will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Therese Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. also at the St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Espinoza, Joseph Espinoza, Lee Espinoza, Robert Espinoza, Charlie Lesperance and John Dinallo.. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004

GOOD -- Mary Maxine Good, of Midland,Texas died Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at her residence. A graveside service will be held in Duncan, Oklahoma on February 6, 2004 with arrangements provided by Grantham Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004 at First United Methodist Church in Midland, Texas with Reverend Jan Reed officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas. Maxine Good was born June 3, 1917 in Duncan, Oklahoma to John Carl Ray and Maude Sandefur Ray. She graduated from high school in Duncan, Oklahoma and attended college at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasaw, Oklahoma. On September 26, 1939, she married Herman Wilson "Willie" Good. Prior to the birth of her children she worked for Bell Telephone Company and during WWII, she moved to Kermit, Texas to assist the war effort by working for Mobil Oil. She was an active volunteer in many social and charitable organizations including First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Sunday School Class, Mobil Wives, En Arnie Review Club, SCS Club, Old and New Timer's Bridge Club and Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her son, Thomas Ray Good. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Good Hall and her husband, Russell Hall, of Midland, Texas and Jane Good Rowe and her husband Gordon H. Rowe, III of Albuquerque, New Mexico; four grandchildren, Chris Hall, Jennifer Hall, Gordon Rowe and Emilee Rowe. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Midland, 305 N. Baird, Midland, Texas 79701, the American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland, Texas 79705 or Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
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MAHONE -- Clella Bowman Mahone, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 3, 2004. She was born January 3, 1913, to Pearl and Sam W. Bowman in Cheyenne, Okla. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1933. She was employed for many years by the Albuquerque National Bank; she retired in 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Mahone, in 1971. An involved community member, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Telephone Pioneers of NM, and Honored Ladies of the Masonic. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Delmar Kirby of Corrales; niece Jeanette and Chris Miller of Rio Rancho; four nephews, Jack and Lisa Kirby of Las Cruces; Sam W. Bowman III of St. Louis, MO; James Bowman of Maryland; Steve Bowman and Lorraine Leftwich of Corrales, and eleven grand nieces and nephews, of whom she was very fond. She was a generous woman who was very loved by family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be held in Santa Fe under the direction of Fitzgerald and Sons Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 92614, Albuquerque 87199-2614.
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MARTINEZ -- William G. Martinez, 81, went home to be with our Lord on January 31, 2004. He was born on June 25, 1922 in Derry, New Mexico. He served in WW2, Army Air Corps and was awarded a Bronze Star. He is survived by his daughters, Carol and husband, Alfonso Covarrubias, Evelyn Martinez and Dina Martinez; his son, Michael W and wife, Esther Martinez; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2004 at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church in La Luz, New Mexico on February 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at La Luz Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. Salazar and Son Mortuary 400 3rd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 247-4124
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MONTOYA -- Perfillio "Perf" Montoya, A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 JOURNAL / TRIBUNE NEW: TAPIA-  Josephine Tapia died Tuesday, February 3, 2004 in Albuquerque at the age of 80.  She is survived by her sons, Leroy Tapia and wife, Maria, and Steven Tapia; daughters, Viola Marquez and husband, Joe, Mary Anderson, Olivia Tapia, Lorraine Hossfild, Beverly Tapia, Ida McAllister and husband, Benny, and Rosie Sanchez and husband, Daniel; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.  A Rosary for Mrs. Tapia will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary.  Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Leonard Marquez, Jimmie Marquez, Thomas Marquez, John Anderson, Gene, Steven Tapia.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jessie Montoya, Lee Tapia and Leroy Cordova. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004

MUNDE -- Carmella Marino Farrington Munde passed away February 2, 2004 in Albuquerque at the home of Ralph and Janet Youngberg. Carmella was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Frank X. Marino. She is survived by her children, Janet Carmella Farrington Youngberg and husband, Ralph of Albuquerque, Nancy Farrington Higgins of Albuquerque, James C. Farrington III and wife, Linda of Estancia, NM, Anthony Steven Farrington and wife, Janice of Estancia, NM; grandchildren, Leif and wife, Kathrin, Eric, Kristin, Madeline and husband, David, Susan, John, Jill, Pamela, Michael and wife, Teala, and Lisa and husband, Amarante; great-grandchildren, Austin, Emily, Benjamin and Preston; sister, Lily Carraro of Phoenix, AZ; and many beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives. Born in Chicago, IL in 1916, Carmella's family moved to Phoenix, AZ when Carmella was a child. She married James C. Farrington II and moved to Albuquerque. She returned to Phoenix, AZ in 1962, earned her post-graduate degrees and worked as a reading specialist until her retirement. She returned to Albuquerque in 1990 to be near her family. She was a Silver Life Master in bridge, enjoyed ballroom dancing, and made the best leg of lamb ever. Private burial services will be held Friday, February 6, 2004 at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m., Friday, after the burial service at the home of Ralph and Janet Youngberg. Memorial contributions may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home.
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004

MUNIZ -- Ernest E. Muniz, 52, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, loving father died Tuesday, February 3, 2004. He is survived by his son, David Muniz; stepson, Ronnie Lucero, both of Albuquerque; father, Joe Muniz of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Connie Marquez and husband, Ray of Albuquerque; brothers, Jacob Muniz of Guerneille, CA and Robert Muniz and wife, Nancy of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Mary Louise Vigil and husband, Jim of Albuquerque; brothers, Edward Muniz of Atlanta, GA and James Muniz of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Muniz was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Muniz. He worked for many years at the Post Office. Mr. Muniz loved to cook and enjoyed food. He was very religious and loved the Lord. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Charles Martinez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Father David Phillipson, celebrant. Cremation will follow services. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lucero, Gilbert Romero, Ray Marquez, Jacob Vigil, Damond Vigil, and Mike Aragon. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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NEUNDORF -- Alyse Neundorf, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2004, at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ken Neundorf; her son, Joe Neundorf of Albuquerque, and her daughter, Tanda Neundorf of San Francisco. She is also survived by a sister, Agnes Goodluck of Tucson; an aunt, Mary Peshligai, currently residing in Chinle, Arizona, and 25 nieces and nephews. She was born on February 2, 1942, near Lukachukai, Arizona, and was the daughter of Hosteen Goodluck and Marie Peshligai. Her original given name was Alice, but she legally changed her name to Alyse. At the time of her death, she was an associate professor at the University of New Mexico, teaching Navajo language at the campus in Gallup. She earned her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 1965, her master's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1970, and her doctorate in linguistics from the University of New Mexico in 1987. She was a teacher for most of her adult life, in all levels from elementary to college. Her college teaching included posts at Northern Arizona University and Navajo Community College, as well as UNM. She served for five years on the Board of Regents of Navajo Community College. She was a certified court interpreter and trained Navajo court interpreters through a program at the University of Arizona. In 2000, she coached the actors in the movie "Wind Talkers" in the speaking of Navajo words used in the film. In addition to her educational work and accomplishments, she was an artist, a writer, a former Miss Navajo, and a skilled seamstress. She loved animals and gardening, loved to travel, and was dedicated to the Navajo language, having compiled a Navajo dictionary published in 1983. At her request, funeral services will not be held and cremation has taken place, but her family and friends will gather for a memorial in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 1870, Window Rock, AZ 86515. Checks can be made payable to ONNSFA. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004

PACO -- Martin "Marty" T. Paco passed away on Wednesday, February 4,2004 after fighting cancer. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Candy; daughter, Michelle; son, David and granddaughter, Makayla. He is also survived by brothers, Daniel and Julian; father Ruben all of Albuquerque and sister Laura of Dallas. Marty is preceded in death by his mother Phoebe. Martin was a math teacher in Grants, NM before he moved to Albuquerque to get married. He retired from APS with 25 years, before joining Albuquerque Academy the last two years. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2004 at The Albuquerque Academy Simms Auditorium at 2:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454 Atlanta, GA. 30368-2454. Please share your stories of laughter, sadness, feelings, thoughts, how Marty Paco has touched, influenced, and left his footprints upon your heart. You may submit essays, stories, poems, inspirations, and photos for a future publication in honor of Marty. Please sign your work and provide a return address, first initials and Surnames will appear exclusively. Forward to: Tami Bednarz 8100-M4 Wyoming Blvd. NE. #178. Albuquerque, NM. 87113 or email martypaco1@aol.com or martypaco2@aol.com Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2004