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Seashore -- Paul Seashore, 65, a resident of Albuquerque for ten years, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Ellen Murach of Manassas, VA, Kathryn Schmitt of Oak Hill, VA and Carl Seashore of Wilmington, NC. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Junius Otto Seashore (1903-1966); mother, Ruth (Vemelle) Iain Seashore (1905-1967); brother, Theodore Iain Seashore (1934-1976); and twin sister, Carolyn Ruth Seashore. Paul graduated from the University of Houston Central Campus with a Bachelor of Science Degree on June 2, 1962. Services will be held Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will take place at Forrest Park East Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002

Shover -- Captain Frank E. Shover, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Tuesday, November 26, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice M. Shover of Albuquerque; son, Frank Edward Shover, Jr. and wife, Mirese of Huntington Beach, CA; daughter, Carolin Jane Pyzik and husband, Roger of Onsted, MI; son, William Reynolds Shover and wife, Betty of Denver, CO; daughter, Claudia Rae Daily and husband, Gary of Topeka, KS; son, Kerry Bradley Shover of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Shover served in the U.S. Army during both WWII and the Korean Conflict and was highly decorated. He was a member of the Ballut Abyad Shrine and Masonic Lodge #72. Mr. Shover was an active member of Sandia Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and music. Mr. Shover was also interested in photography. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution NE, with Dr. Bob Butler officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.� Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Sandia Baptist Church, Library Fund, 9429 Constitution NE, 87112. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. �
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002

Sosa -- Mr. Juan Sosa Jr., 68, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 1, 2002. Mr. Sosa is the beloved husband of 41 years to Mrs. Barbara Lee Sosa. Mr. Sosa is also survived by four daughters, Denise Perez and husband, Joe, Janice Sosa, Amalia Lucero and husband, Richard, Maria Gutierrez and husband, Michael Sr.; four sisters, Maria Martinez and husband, Lucio, Antonia Villa-Rreal and husband, Fernando, Sister Avelina Sosa, Katarina Hernandez and husband, Eligio; three brothers, Jesus Sosa and wife, Lupita, Carlos Sosa and wife, Elida, Gabriel Sosa and wife, Rebecca; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Sosa was preceded in death by his son, Robert Sosa Sr. Mr. Sosa was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era; Mr. Sosa did his tour in Greenland, Libya and Germany, he was a member of the D.A.V. Chapter #3 and P.V.A. Zia Chapter. A Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Sister Avelina Sosa. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW by Father Richard McGowan, S.J. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with full Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Richard Lucero, Michael Gutierrez Sr., Leocadio Perez, Gabriel Herrera, Peter J. Gutierrez and Larry Sisneros. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Jesus Sosa, Carlos Sosa, Gabriel Sosa, Lucio Martinez, Fernando Villa Rreal, Eligio Hernandez and Ramon Lucero. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of the arrangements. 243-7861.
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002

Woods -- Mrs. Criselda Woods, 92, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 30, 2002. Mrs. Woods is survived by her beloved children, Mary Louise Sanders, Ethel Elviria Perry and husband, Sam, Girleen Harrison, Joe Henry Woods and wife, Laura and Albert Woods; one sister, Mary Holleman; one brother, Patrick Henry Clark and wife; longtime companion, Emiliano Rodriguez; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m..in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Manuel Montoya. Final Visitation will be Wednesday morning after 9:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Chapel with a Funeral Service a 10:00 a.m. by Deacon Manuel Montoya. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chico Watford, Hito Hood, Leroy Hood, Albert Mack, Damion Bradford and David Holleman. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of the arrangements. 243-7861.
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002

Zanin -- Kelli J. Zanin, 47, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, November 28, 2002. She is survived by her husband, John P. Zanin of Albuquerque; two sons, Jeremiah J. Zanin of Ypsilanti, MI, and Justin P. Zanin of Albuquerque; nephew, Patrick Hardage; and niece, Kristle Hardage, both of Albuquerque. Kelli graduated from Sandia High School in 1973 and later married John Zanin in 1977. She also graduated from the University of Albuquerque with an associates degree in nursing. Kelli worked since 1976 as a registered nurse with Manor Care for 15 years and with Lovelace Hospital for the past eight years. She was a dedicated healthcare giver, a loving wife and mother and a special friend to many. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, at 3:30 p.m.
        Published on: Tue December 03, 2002

Bernal -- Priscilla Bernal, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, November 30, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Reuben Bernal of Albuquerque.�She was a member of St. Bernadette�s Catholic Church. Graveside services are to be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, at 8:30 a.m. French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Chapel NE.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Boatman -- E. Bobbye Boatman, 91, a long time resident of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, passed away November 21, 2002. She was born March 19, 1911, to Frank and Eszter Mile of Kitchener, Ontario and was married to Dr. L.C. (Larry) Boatman in Santa Fe in 1951. Her last employment during a career as an executive secretary was with the NM Synod of the Presbyterian Church. In Santa Fe, her activities included the Toastmistress Club, choir of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was a frequent soloist, Garden Club, creative cooking, and hosting events, such as the Convention of the NM Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, in which Dr. Boatman was active. In Albuquerque, Bobbye was an early and enduring member of the First Church of Religious Science and an avid student of Science of Mind. She is survived by her children, Diane Boatman, of Accord, NY and Dorothy Boatman, of Madison, WI; 6 grandchildren, Donna Gray, Kirsten, Eddie, Mattie, Larry, and Edna Hogan; 7 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Louis, Steve, Charles, Gordon, Margo Scargall, Elaine Lampman, and Eileen Lang; nieces and nephews, Hilda Scott, Edward Mile, Bonnie Lou Novack, Jane Chance, and Donald Chance, Jr.; and many grand nieces and nephews. Special friends included Pat and Bob Gooch, Dot and Tom Tennies, Joyce and George Hudson, Barb and Bob Pixton, Bill and Doris Weaver, Norm and Barb Dawson, John Bundock, Esther Boatman, and Mary Karmody. Her parents, husband, and siblings, Frank, Juliana Chance, Peter, and Alex, preceded her in death. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 11 a.m., at First Church of Religious Science, 3320 San Pedro Blvd. NE, with Rev. Patrick Pollard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bobbye's name to the Building Fund of the First Church of Religious Science, the Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia Street SE, 87108, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Browne -- Robert K. Browne, 69, born in Richmond, VA, on February 24, 1933, passed away November 23, 2002 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Browne; daughters, Cheryl Martin, and Sharon Browne; grandchildren, Tamara and Christopher Martin all of Albuquerque; and sister, Jane Bayda. Mr. Browne retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1979 after serving our country for 25 years. Interment and Private Services will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5403 Gibson Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, phone (505) 343-6374. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, (505) 891-8200.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Clark -- Elizabeth Joan Wilson Clark, 73, born in El Paso, TX, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, passed away on November 27, 2002. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert A. Clark,"Grandad," who passed away in December 2001. Joan is survived by her children, Denise Sprague, Robert Clark, Christi Hatch and Julie Clark; grandchildren, Nathan, Bonnie and Joel Sprague, Jesse, Cameron, Candace and Christan Hatch, Breanna, Nicole, Michael and Sean Sly; great grandchildren, Tyler Matthew and Megan Sprague, Jamie Hatch; brother, John M. Wilson, Jr. Her joy was her family. She devoted her life to the service of her family and many others. Joan was a woman of faith who taught her family to love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a woman of refinement who gave her children and grandchildren a love for music and the arts. Joan was affectionately known as"Gammy" by those who cherished her association. Gammy and Grandad are together again! Gammy is parted from us briefly, but death has not separated us. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taylor Ranch Chapel, 6009 Kachina NW with Bishop Daniel W. Lewis, officiating. Friends may visit at the Church on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Cemetery, Rio Rancho, NM. French Mortuary - Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Duffee -- William M. (Bill) Duffee passed away November 25, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neva; and infant son, Earl. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Pearl; beloved father of three children, William (Cheri) Duffee, Catherine (Bob) Millar, and Barry (Linda) Duffee; three step-children, Barry (Janet) Silbaugh, Steve (Becky) Silbaugh, and Barbara Pinzak; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, James (Betty) Duffee. Bill was born October 16, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio and served courageously in the South Pacific during WWII on the USS Nicholas DD449. He moved his family to Albuquerque in 1957, and in 1958 founded ALTEC, where he was acting president until his retirement in 1989. He and his wife, Pearl have lived in Sun City, AZ for the past 11 years where he was active in many private organizations. They were blessed with many years of happiness, which included numerous trips to Germany and other countries. They came to know and love many people there. He was a wonderful husband and father, and a generous, fun loving man that will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services will be held in Albuquerque on December 5, 2002 at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002