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Gallegos -- IN MEMORIAM MICHAEL WAYNE GALLEGOS Michael Wayne Gallegos, 50, died Wednesday in Portland, Oregon. Born on January 4, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado, he had been a resident of Vancouver since 1986. Mr. Gallegos was a jeweler, goldsmith and 1979 graduate of The Paris School of Jewelry. He was the proprietor of Michael's Fine Jewelry in Vancouver. He studied Martial Arts and held a black belt in Kenpo, for which he was titled Yadansha. He was also schooled in Judo, Kajukkenbo, Wingchun Gungfu and was working on certification in Kosho. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his wife Maureen, at home in Vancouver and two children; Amanda Knox of Austin, Texas and Devan Gallegos of Seattle, Washington. He has two sisters in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Janie Wolf and Cristine King, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and an extended family throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Arkansas. He will be loved and missed by all. A Mass in his remembrance will be said Sunday, 11:00 a.m. on December 8, 2002 at the St. Mary's Church in Ojo Caliente, N.M.� Followed by a memorial service at his Aunt Lupe Sena's home.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Hirt -- Edward C. Hirt, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960 passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2002. He was born in Chicago in 1917. He is survived by his wife, Flavia of the home; son, Tod and wife, Julianne; grandchildren, Samuel and Caroline Hirt; of Alexandria, VA; nephew, Carl and wife, Linda; niece, Diane Hirt of the Chicago area. His parents and his brother, Don Hirt preceded him in death. Ed served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and in the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He volunteered in the Pilot Mail Booth for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for 20 years and was an active volunteer for many years for the Chaparral Girl Scout Council. Ed was active in the Democratic Party, was a former member and Chairman of the Bernalillo County Board of Voter Registration and a Precinct Chair. He was a charter member of the Friendship Force of New Mexico. The Funeral Service for Mr. Hirt will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2002, at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors Chapel, with interment following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE are handling arrangements for Edward C. Hirt.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Howes -- Sen. Gloria Jeanne Howes, 72, of Gallup, NM died Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She was born August 12, 1930 in Decatur, IL. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Retired Senator Gloria Howes was appointed as New Mexico Woman of the Year in 1994 by Gov. Bruce King. She wore many hats throughout her lifetime and was a friend to everyone. Beginning as a teacher with the BIA school for Navajos in Keams Canyon, AZ in 1950 and going on to the Navajo reservation and public schools in Shiprock and Gallup. Howes entered county government in 1988. She served three terms as New Mexico Senator for Cibola and McKinley Counties and retired in 2000. She enlivened those long, late-night Senate Sessions with her wonderful sense of humor that only Gloria could do yet managed to negotiate tough issues with compassion and wisdom. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2002 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rollie Mortuary, 401 East Nizhoni Blvd., Gallup, NM. Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Dr., Gallup, NM. Rev. Layloni Drake will be officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park on Saturday, December 7, 2002. For those friends wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please contact Battered Family Services, Inc. 207 South Strong, Gallup, NM 87301. Survivors include, husband, Douglas Howes Sr. of Gallup, NM; sons, Jeff Carnal of Gallup, Kent Carnal of Henderson, NV, Michael Carnal of Colorado Springs, CO and stepson, Douglas Howes, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Helen Oates of Santa Fe, NM; brother, John Perry of Albuquerque; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Howes was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Ruth Perry; and daughter, Ruth Ann Carnal-Oates. Pallbearers will be Joe DiGregorio, Karl Gillson, Danny Howes, Charlie Kauzlarich, Kevin Marshall and Senator Lidio Rainaldi. Honorary Pallbearers will be Edward T. Begay, David Lebeck, Geoff Martin, Tom Mortenson, Senator John Pinto and Bobby Wallace. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Ingram -- Hattie L. Ingram, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Wednesday, December 4, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Dowling and husband Jim of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Amy Dowling Rourke and husband, Jason of Albuquerque; grandsons, Andrew Dowling and Peter Dowling, both of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Hannah Rourke, Melissa Rourke, Zachary Rourke, and Vanessa Rourke, all of Albuquerque; brother, Robert Nelson, of Ellis, KS; brother-in-law, Harold Ingram and wife, Jeanie of Wichita, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ingram was born in Ellis, KS to Axel and Hannah Nelson. She married Herb Ingram July 7, 1940 on the family's homestead. He preceded her in death September 13, 2000, after 60 years of marriage. They managed theatres in Kansas for many years. In 1958, during the Oil Boom, the family moved to Farmington and then to Albuquerque in 1966. She had been a bookkeeper in Farmington and Albuquerque, having worked for Zales, AAA of New Mexico and Van Atta Labs. She was a great fan of all sports, especially baseball. Mrs. Ingram was a very loving and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Bruce Wilder officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Friday, December 6, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Jakymiw -- Steven Richard Jakymiw, Jr. 45, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 29 years, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2002. Steven was born April 19, 1957 the son of Steven and Alice Jakymiw, Sr. in New York City, New York. Steven came to New Mexico from New York. He had worked in construction before his death. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice in December of 2000. Steven is survived by his father, Steven, Sr. of Rio Rancho; two children, Stephanie Jakymiw of Albuquerque, and Michael Mitchell Jakymiw of Rio Rancho; one brother, Michael Jakymiw and wife, Denise of Rio Rancho; niece, Danielle; and nephew, Jason. Steven will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Private Services were held at Vista Verde Mortuary.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Kailey -- Ross Kailey, 78, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2002. Born in Freeport, Illinois on August 1, 1924, he and his late wife, Ruth Helm Kailey, moved to New Mexico shortly after their wedding in 1948. Ross graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Business, and he and Ruth were blessed with five boys. Frogg was a jazz aficionado who traveled the country to attend jazz festivals and related events. His extensive tape and record collection of jazz masters was always a source of pride to him, and he was instrumental in bringing Louie Armstrong to New Mexico for a concert in the late 50s. He also loved to play golf, powering off the tees. He took great pride in the fact that he had successfully reached all greens on par 5's in 2 at all the municipal courses in Albuquerque! He enjoyed researching his family lineage and spent many hours scouring telephone books and libraries during his travels, looking for other Kaileys. Ross is survived by his #1 and Best Son, Jeff Helm Kailey, of the family home; Bixx Louis Kailey, his wife, Annette, and their sons, David, his wife, Gina, and Bernard, of Montana; Ross Jon Kailey, his wife, Kristin, and their son, Jake, of Santiago, Chile; Tomm Elmer Kailey, his wife, Barbara, of Albuquerque, and their daughters, Alison, a student at UNM, and Andy and Rachel Kailey Foraker, parents of Ross's first great-grandchild, Aubrey, of Virginia; and Timm Emerson Kailey, his wife, Bernadette, and their children, Rhiannon and Paul Ross, of Pecos, NM. He also leaves behind two special nephews, Eric and Max Kailey of Paris, France. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. in the UNM Alumni Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ross's name to the Robert O. Anderson School of Business at UNM.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Lince -- Major Robert L. Lince, USAF, Retired, died at his home in Albuquerque, November 22, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Carole Lince; daughters, Laurie L. Chancellor and Bonnie L. Byrd of San Diego, CA and Sandra L. Going of Greenwood, SC; and five grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kirtland AFB Chapel on Friday, December 6, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Interment, will full military honors of his cremated remains will be held at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, CA. Robert loved his friends and took great enjoyment in maintaining his stamp collection. He was proud of his Air Force career and later of his Corporate Piloting. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, (505) 891-8200.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Machin -- Edwin Dale Machin, a resident of Albuquerque for 52 years, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 2, 2002. He died of complications due to his lung disease at the hospital. Ed was born on May 30, 1928 in Columbus, OH. He met his beloved wife, Rose Marie Machin of 53 years while he was in the service, stationed in St. Louis, MO. After going to school in Chicago, IL, the couple moved to Albuquerque. Ed was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 36 years. He worked as a member of the technical staff, a job he loved to do. During his retirement, Ed was actively involved in the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. He served as president for one year in the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation and two years with the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. Ed had a passion to preserve and protect our New Mexico Wildlife. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman. He looked forward to the yearly trips to hunt with his son, grandson, son-in-law, and friends. Ed is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Machin of Albuquerque; his daughter, Patricia Perovich and husband, Joey Perovich; grandson, Damon Deveaux; granddaughters, Alicia Deveaux and Elena Perovich of Taos. His son, Glenn Machin and wife, Terri Machin; grandson, Jude Machin and wife, Amber of Lubbock, TX; granddaughter, Michelle Machin; grandson, Christopher Machin of Albuquerque; his daughter, Nancy Caldwell and husband, Kevin Caldwell; granddaughter, Kylee Caldwell and grandson, Casey Caldwell of Albuquerque. Ed was a loving and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed, but the lessons he taught his family will endure forever. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. on December 7, 2002 at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks N. of Paseo del Norte) with Pastor Jeff Lust, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The New Mexico Wildlife Federation, 2921 Carlisle NE, Suite 200-J, Albuquerque, 87110 or to the American Lung Association, Ed Machin Memorial Fund, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, 87108. Reception will follow service at French Mortuary - Westside Reception Center.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Martin -- Donald J. Martin passed away on December 1, 2002, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eunice (Freddie) Martin; son, Steven Martin; daughter, Laurie McKeough and husband, Sean; daughter, Heidi Martin; son, Terry Sciarrotta and wife, Patty of California; four grandchildren, Matt Berg and wife, Anna; Maura McKeough; Benjamin Martin and Mitchell Martin; and one great-grandchild, Kierstin Berg. A Veteran of three wars, he entered the US Army in 1943 and was on active duty for 33 years. He retired on September 1, 1976 as Commander of the Albuquerque Field Office, 901st Military Intelligence Detachment, US Army Intelligence Agency, which provided dedicated intelligence support to the Defense Nuclear Agency. Throughout his military career he served 132 months oversees and served in significantly important intelligence assignments in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States. In his 33 years of military service, he was awarded numerous medals including the Legion of Merit, the nation's second highest award for exceptional meritorious service. Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services. Friends are invited to a gathering at the family home in celebration and remembrance of his life, on Sunday, December 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002

Ruelas -- Edward Ruelas, age 32, of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2002. He was born on October 24, 1970 to Guadalupe Ruelas and Alexandria. He is survived by his only child, Edward Ruelas Jr., whom he loved very much; mother, Alexandria; brothers and sister; and many relatives and friends. Edward was loved dearly and will be missed by many. Rosary to be on Thursday, December 5, 2002, 6:00 p.m., at Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Rd., Las Cruces, NM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina, Las Cruces, NM. Burial to take place at Hillcrest Memorial, 5140 W. Picacho, Las Cruces, NM.
        Published on: Fri December 06, 2002