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Aragon -- Frances Baca Aragon, 82 and a resident of the Albuquerque area for 52 years, died on June 5, 2003. She was born in Puerto De Luna, NM to Alfredo and Seferina Gutierrez Baca. She was a homemaker and member of San Ignacio Catholic Church. Her husband, Bernabe Aragon and her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Theodore"Ted" Aragon and Rita Aragon; and three grandchildren, Bernadette Kimber, Lola Contreras, and Joshua Montoya. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE, followed at 11:30 a.m by a Memorial Mass. Inurnment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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Banos -- George Banos passed away on June 6, 2003. He was born in Vaughn, NM on April 20, 1929. He was a lifelong NM resident and is survived by his loving wife Connie of 53 years; daughter Catherine Vincent of Los Vegas, NV; son Stephen George Banos of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Patricia Ann Cruz of Anaheim, CA and five grandchildren; Sean Vincent of CA, Nicole Vincent of CA, Stephen George Wazlik of NJ, Christina Consuelo Cruz of CA and Christian George Cruz of CA. George entered the U.S. Army Security Agency Europe. He then served two years during the Korean War. After graduating from New Mexico Highlands University, he came to Albuquerque in 1950 and retired from Sandia Laboratories as Department Manager after 30 years. In retirement, he was an avid golfer and did a lot of traveling. He will be dearly missed by many friends and family. A memorial rosary will be recited on Monday, June 9, 6:00 PM in The Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. A mass will be held on Tuesday, June 10, at 8:30 AM at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, Albuquerque and a private internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Foundation. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003

Barr -- Marcelyne Barr of Denver, CO passed away May 29, 2003. Survived by three daughters; two granddaughters and four great-granddaughters all of Denver. Also survived by granddaughter, Lina Sabado and Lina's son, Robert of Albuquerque
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003

Bretting -- Konrad Peter Bretting, 81, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Friday, June 6, 2003. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and a resident of Belen since 1974. He is formerly of West Islip, NY. Konrad is a WWII Veteran and served in the Pacific from 1942-1946. He was a dedicated member of AA whose kindness and support touched many lives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Centa Bretting; and his sister, Johanna Bretting. Konrad is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Audrey; his three sons, Joseph Bretting of Belen, John Bretting of Charleston, SC, Peter Bretting and his wife, Kim Lewers of Columbia, MD; his three daughters, Audrey Colwell and her husband, Mich, Mary Bretting-Miller and her husband, Alan, all of Albuquerque, Jane Petre and her husband, Matt of Rio Rancho, NM; and seven beloved grandchildren, Sarah and Daniel Haack, Megan and Christine Colwell, Nicholas Miller; Brett and Daniel Petre. A Visitation will be held in the Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and will follow with interment at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM 87002.
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003

Budetti -- Celeste C. Budetti, 58, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Friday, June 6, 2003. She is survived by her four brothers, Anthony Tony�Budetti of Albuquerque, Thomas Budetti of Glendale, AZ, Joseph Budetti of Jacksonville, FL, and Fred Budetti of Masapequa, NJ; and numerous nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Through the years, Celeste took care of many children in the Albuquerque area. She extends her love and thanks to all of them. She was also a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. Services are pending and will be announced. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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Dall -- David M. Dall, 54, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, June 5, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Marty Dall; daughter Amanda Dall of Chester, CT; stepsons Justin Greenough and Aaron Greenough of Anchorage, AK and Patrick Greenough of Albuquerque; parents Harry and Beverly Dall; and brother Richard Dall. Mr. Dall was a Wildlife Biologist. He graduated from Humboldt College in California and spent most of his career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska. He received the Purple Heart while serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Mr. Dall was a faithful and devoted husband, and a loving father. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, rock hounding and exploring. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, San Victorio Chapel. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003

Gallegos -- Andres Gallegos, age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died June 4, 2003. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Isabel Gallegos; sons, Paul and wife, Julie, Raymond, Anthony and wife, Flora, Gilbert and wife, Gerlynn, Michael and wife, Mercedes Barela, Danny Atencio; daughters, Linda and Lucille all of Albuquerque. Extended family includes eight grandsons; and six granddaughters. Andres also had seven great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters. Andres served in the Army during WWII, he worked for and retired from Civil Engineers at Kirtland Air Force Base after 25 years of service. While at the base, he received numerous awards and acknowledgments. Andres was a loving, caring father, a mentor to his children and a dedicated husband. Viewing will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 6:30 a.m. p.m. at Sacred Heart Church at 412 Stover SW, Rosary to follow. Reverend James Moore will be officiating the Funeral Mass celebrating Andres' life taking place on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial Service will take place at San Jose Armijo Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Pallbearers will be Marcos Gallegos, Paul Gallegos Jr., Angelo Gallegos, Joseph Silva, Tommy Gallegos, Alfred Gallegos Jr., Dominic Gallegos, and Anthony Gallegos Jr. Strong-Thorne Funeral Home will be overseeing all arrangements.
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003

Gonzales -- Alice. Mrs. Alice (Elisia) Gonzales, 92, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 7, 2003. Mrs. Gonzales was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe (Willie) Gonzales. Services are pending and will be announced. Arrangements by: GABALDON MORTUARY 1000 Old Coors SW 243-7861
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Haley -- Richard (Dick) Lee, 76, died at his home in Albuquerque, NM on June 3, 2003. Dick was born in Bennington, KS to Arthur and Mary Burris Haley. Growing up, Dick enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and athletics whenever he was not busy working on his family's farm. During WWII, he served with the US Army's 306th Infantry Regiment and earned the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal. After an honorable discharge, Dick enrolled at Kansas University where he was initiated into Sigma Phi Epsilon's fraternity. He married Phyllis Geissert from Bennington, KS while completing his business degree. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Haley of Albuquerque; daughters, Cathy"Lyn" Frank of Colorado, Teresa Myrick of South Carolina, Cynthia Haley of Alaska; three grandchildren, Jillian Frank of Colorado, Kerilyn Frank of Colorado and Aaron Chambers of South Carolina; and great granddaughter, Lindsey Nunes of Colorado. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Max Haley; son, Michael Haley; and grandson, Derrick Frank. Dick Haley was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His presence was a shining beacon in all our lives. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, KS. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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King -- Ada Alberta King, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed away on June 1, 2003. She is survived by her children, John R. King and wife, Linda of Olathe, KS, James W. King and wife Cheri of Albuquerque, Phillip A. King of Lenexa, KS, Kenneth D. King of Rio Rancho, Rebecca J. Fuller and husband, Earl of Albuquerque, William R. King and wife, Barbara of Albuquerque and Nancy J. King of Belen. Ada is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; 3 sisters in law, Betty Skinner of Albuquerque, Alice McIntire of Albuquerque and Pauline Samuelson of Manhattan, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Roberts King on March 13, 1976. Ada was a very kind, loving wife and mother; her warmth and welcoming manner will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She was a former resident of Manhattan, KS for many years and loved her life there. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 3:30 at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Sun June 08, 2003