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Gonzales -- Mira Gonzales. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gonzales, Bob and Linda Latimer would like to thank Father Clarence Galli for celebrating the Mass and his touching sermon at the funeral service of Mira Gonzales. Thank you, her friends and colleagues who attended her mass and those who sent floral arrangements to the church and her home. Thank you to those people who sent so many cards during her illness and demise. Special thanks to her friends, too many to mention by name, for being with her during her illness, taking her to doctors appointments, treatments, running errands, bringing food to the house, etc., and being with the family and Mira during her last days. You all know who you are. Also thank you, her friends, for the reception following the mass. You will always be in our hearts. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Granum -- Adele Brown Granum, 69, died January 7, 2003 at her home in Annapolis, MD where she had lived since 1983. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she was the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. M. Ralph Brown. Mrs. Granum graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1955 with a major in music and a minor in education. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Honorary and Mortar Board. While a junior, she also received one of only eight scholarships given Pi Phis for scholastic standing, leadership and service. She was also elected Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Her interest in music and education continued throughout her life, and while a Navy wife, she taught at the elementary school level and was active as a choir director and organist at many of her husband's duty stations. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, retired Navy Capt., Roger B. Granum, son of the late Radm and Mrs. Alfred M. Granum of Albuquerque; two daughters, Catherine E. Granum of Pawling, NY and Patricia G. Doolittle of Beverly Hills, MI; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rudolph J. Walter; and a niece, Marcia Schwartz both of Albuquerque. A Memorial Service was held for Mrs. Granum at St. Paul's Chapel, Crownsville, MD where she is interred. Memorial donations should be sent to the Alzhimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Gutierrez -- Demecio Gutierrez, 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, January 31, 2003. He is survived by his sister, Filomena S. Griego; three sons, Anthony, Margarito and Orlando; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Julia, in 1996. Retired from the military, both Army and Air Force, Demecio was a 20 year career soldier and WWII veteran. During WWII, he was stationed in Burgundy, France and other bases in Europe and Japan. During his life, Demecio received the greatest satisfaction from helping others. After retiring from the military, he became one of New Mexico's most active veteran advocates. Serving as a Veterans Hospital volunteer, he was also a life member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 3 and American Legion Post 69. He served as DAV Chapter Commander, member of the Firing Squad and later became a DAV Chaplain. He served in that position 32 years and he was given the fond nickname"Chapolin." He proudly served as President of United Veterans Council of Greater Albuquerque. He organized many veterans events, including the Four Chaplains Memorial, and always made sure to invite the Gold Star Mothers (mothers who lost a child in a war). He was a member of the S.N.M. de M.P. #2, Alameda and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. He was active in the community, volunteering with Casa Angelica to help disabled children. In addition, he always enjoyed entertaining the children on the holidays by dressing up as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Vigil services for Mr. Gutierrez will be recited Monday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Funeral Services for Mr. Gutierrez will be held Tuesday at St. Therese Catholic Church where the mass will be celebrated at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Howell -- Diane, passed away January 29, 2003 in Albuquerque. She is survived by two nieces and a nephew. For more information, contact niece, Carla Clark. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Options, Wyoming, 821-0010
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Johnson -- Marguerite Abbel Hover Johnson, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2003, while sitting in her favorite chair watching the Super Bowl with her daughter and son-in-law. Marguerite was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Her parents, George and August Fowler came here in 1898 from St. Louis. Her father was a brewmeister for So. Western Brewery until prohibition. He became chief engineer with ABQ Ice Co. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Lynn York and her husband, Michael of Albuquerque; nieces, Jeanette Eckart of Las Vegas, NV, Doreen Jordan of Foothill Ranch, CA and Leslie Vanderham of Jerome, ID; nephews, Harry Rouckus of Albuquerque, Craig Hover of Monrovia, CA and Hal Hover of CA. She attended the Fourth Ward Elementary, Washington Jr. High and Albuquerque High Schools where she was a member of the orchestra. She graduated with honors from UNM. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi honorary scholastic fraternity, Theta Alpha Phi, honorary history fraternity, Past President Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Honorary Society, Phi Mu Social Sorority. She was a lifetime member of NEA and NMERA. She was a charter member of the natural History Museum and a member of the Tom L. Popejoy Society. Maugerite was a long-time active member of the Congregational Church where she was a past co-chairman of the Board of Deacons, on the Board of Trustees, and past President of the Women's Fellowship. Of all her activities, the ones that meant the most were those as a Brownie Scout Troop leader and sponsor of Job's Daughters Bethel #3. She taught in Albuquerque schools for more than 25 years including Albuquerque High School, Washington Jr. High and Kirtland, Wherry and Emerson Elementary Schools. She was an avid outdoors person who loved fishing, riding horseback on the mesa and camping. A memorial service will be held at Manzano del Sol Activity Room, 5201 Roma Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM on February 17, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Manzano del Sol. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise society.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Klein -- Darcie Klein, (Dena Epstein), 38, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Albuquerque passed away Friday, January 24, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. The Funeral was held on Friday, January 24, 2003 at Shomrei Hadas in Brooklyn, NY. Dena and her husband ran the Chabad Welcome Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Dena was the daughter of Reva Klein and the late Irving Klein, M.D., formerly of Albuquerque. She was the wife of Beryl Epstein, and was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Yosef, 13, Chaya 10, and Mendel 5. She is survived by her mother, Reva Klein; brother, Steven; and sister, Andrea of Monsey, NY; her brother, Kenneth of RI; brother, William of Manhattan; and sister, Traci Klein Pelletier of Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dena's memory to Chabad Lubavitch of Albuquerque; the Chabad Welcome Center of Brooklyn, NY; Solomon Schecter Day School; or Congregation Albert of Albuquerque. May her memory be a blessing.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Landon -- Mary Louise Landon passed away January 30, 2003 after suffering for many years with Alzheimer's disease. Mary was born Mary Louise Walden in Waterloo, Iowa on August 30, 1920. She moved to New Mexico with her family in the mid 1920s living in Gibson, Gallup and Roswell, NM before settling in Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High and Albuquerque Business College. During her many years of working as the bookkeeper at the Albuquerque Elks Club, she became active in the Duke City Business and Professional Women's Club, holding offices at the city, state and natl. levels. She was State President of the organization in the mid 1960s. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Larzelere of Pacific Grove, CA; daughter, Mary Chao of Albuquerque; son, Michael of Corrales; grandchildren, Daniel Chao of Kourou Fr Guiana, Jennifer Chao of Albuquerque, Patrick and Aimee Landon of Newport News, VA, Christina Landon and Lawrence Landon of Albuquerque; great-grandson, Quentin Chao of Bergerac, France. She was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; son, Jerome; and daughter-in-law, Peggy. The family wishes to thank the staff of Wing 300 of Laurel Heights/St. Francis Nursing Home for all the excellent care the past several years and Vista Care Hospice for her final weeks. A Private Remembrance for Mary's friends and family will be held at a later date. Please call 247-9303 for details. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Assn of NM 8100 Mountain Rd. NE suite 102 Alb. 87110.
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Marckstein -- Diana Beach, 68, an Albuquerque resident since 1963, passed away on January 31, 2003. Diana was born in St Paul, Minnesota on August 4, 1934. She is survived by her three children, John Francis Marckstein and his son, Joseph Fenton Marckstein; Michelle Campbell and her husband, John of Albuquerque; Jeannine Marckstein of Denver; one sister, Naomi (Nikki) Laub and her husband, Daryl; nephew, Ethan Laub and niece, Darcire Bruss who live in Minnesota. Beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend,"Diana's" life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St Johns Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE. In appreciation of the care she received over the past years of illness from Presbyterian caregivers and New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, in lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the patient care fund of the Healthcare Foundation at PO Box 26666 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125. Arrangements are under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Mcgovern -- Kathy McGovern age 85 and a resident of Albuquerque for 15 years died on Thursday January 30, 2003 in a local nursing home following a long illness. She is survived by her two nephews, Richard Kingman of SC, and Kenneth Kingman of KS; four nieces, Harriet Hileman of KS, Nancy McGuire of WV, Linda Cassidy of KS, and Susan Kingman of KS. Mrs. McGovern was preceded in death by her husband, Terry McGovern and a niece, Norma Radford. Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Graveside services will be held Monday February 3, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE are in charge of all arrangements.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003

Ortiz -- Francisco A. Ortiz, 64, passed away Friday, January 31, 2003. He was born in Chimayo, NM, where he lived most of his life. Francisco was preceded in death by his sister, Rosina O.Vigil. He is survived by daughter, Yvonne M. Ortiz; grandsons, Joseph and Jesus Ortiz; nieces, Pat, Gloria, and Virginia; nephew, John D. Vigil; other family and friends that loved and will miss him. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo, NM, on Monday, February 3, 2003, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
        Published on: Sun February 02, 2003