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Gathings -- Dr. Robert O. Gathings, 75, beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away quietly Friday morning, November 29, 2002. Dr. Gathings was born in Cedartown, Georgia. He came from a family of five medical doctors. Dr. and Mrs. Gathings moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where he began his medical practice. He truly loved his work to which he dedicated himself for forty years. Dr. Gathings is survived by his wife, Nedra F. Gathings; son, D. Rusch Gathings and wife, Yolanda Zamora-Gathings; daughter, Desiree Rachel Gathings and husband, Fredvic L. Zabala; grandson, Robert Brandon Zabala. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver SE, with Pastor Tom Beach officiating. As a testament to his life's work parents are encouraged to bring to the memorial service photographs of their children that Dr. Gathings delivered. There will be a display in the narthex of the church for the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donation be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3715 Silver NE, 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Gonzales -- Nicolas Gonzales Sr., passed away from this life to the heavenly arms of Jesus Sunday November 30, 2002. His father and mother, Juan Timoteo and Margarita Gonzales; brother, Roque Gonzales; and sister, Flora Gonzales preceded him in death. Living brothers and sisters include, Timoteo Gonzales, Ramon Gonzales Carol Manzanares of Denver; and Eva Gonzales of San Fransisco. Nicolas married Juanita Turrietta, who survives him on June 13, 1953. Children include Nicolas Gonzales Jr. and wife. Paula, Fred Gonzales, Paul Gonzales and wife, Sophie, and Jeanne M. Lujan and husband, Phillip Lujan Jr.. Grandchildren include Bernadine Garcia and husband, Isadore, Nicolas Gonzales III, Nestor Gonzales, and wife, Donnie Ray, Maria Elena Tidwell and husband, Joshua, Joshua Gonzales, Jared Lujan, and Aaron Lujan. Great-grandchildren are Desiree Garcia, Eliaz Garcia, Elijah Gonzalesand Jonathan Gonzales. Nicolas was born in San Antonito, NM on December, 1930 and lived in Luis Lopez, NM until 1946 when he moved to Albuquerque. He graduated from the old Albuquerque High School and then enlisted into the Navy and served his country in the Pacific during the Korean War. Upon his return to Albuquerque he bacame a member of the Albuquerque Fire Department where he served for 28 years. During his tenure in the Fire Department he was instumental in the development of the Arson Division and retired as a Lieutenant. He continued his work in arson investigative science for more thana decade after leaving the fire department. Nicolas was an avid geneologist and was able to trace his ancestry back through 13 generations. He made several trips to Spain and Portugal with his brother Ramon in this pursuit. Nicolas was a member of the Hispanic Genealogical Reserch Center, a charter member of the New Mexico Hispanic Cultural Preservation League, and a member of the Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation where he helped to establish a friendship between Albuquerque, NM and Alburquerque, Spain. He was also involved in the Albuquerque Founder's Day Committee, and was one of the initiators of the Founding Family Banners that are often displayed at various parades and cultural events around the state. Nicolas was eternally active in many community organizations including the DAV, the South Valley Exchange Club, 4-H, Association of American Immigrants in Alburquerque (Badajoz), Spain, and the Retired Firefighters Association. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Ascension Catholic Church 2150 Raymac Rd. S.W. A Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Ascension Church. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Salazara & Sons Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Hanks -- Frances Herrick Hanks, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2002, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the presence of her family.�An avid tennis player, Franma,�as she liked to be called, directed the tennis program for Albuquerque City Parks and Recreation from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Moving her permanent residence to Christmas Tree Canyon near Mora, NM, in the early 1970s, she coached the Mora HS girls tennis team from the 1970s to the early 1980s. In the 1950s and 1960s, she was a nationally ranked woman's amateur tennis player in California and Middle-Atlantic regions. Born in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA, in 1923, she was the Phila. Jr. golf champion and an All-American field hockey player. She graduated from Philadelphia's Springside School in 1940 and married Ralph Hanks, a naval aviator and World War II ace, in 1945. During World War II, she served as a driver for the U.S. Army Air Corps�Women's Auxiliary. She and Ralph spent 28 years moving across the country with the U.S. Navy, living in Maryland, California, Florida, Texas, Virginia, and New Mexico. Franma is survived by her husband of 57 years; her four children, Rick of Watsonville, CA, Russ of St. George, UT, Steve of Albuquerque, and Nina of Albuquerque; and 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, and on Saturday, December 7, 2002, in Mora, New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the University Hospice Program, 4001 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Howell -- Gladys (Sonenstahl) Howell, born April 12, 1912 in Brooten, MN, passed away November 20, 2002, from and abdominal blood clot. Survivors include Donna J. Howell, last address known, Princeton, NJ; brother, Vernon Sonenstahl of Tavares, FL; and Marjorie A. Linden of Minneapolis, MN. Arrangements handled by Strong-Thorne Mortuary, cremation at Aspen Funeral Services, Albuquerque, NM.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Lapham -- Colonel Wendell Edward Funeral service for Colonel Wendell Edward Lapham, 87, will be Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baggett and Summers Funeral Home, 736 S. Beach Street with the Reverend Donn Dobberstein, Pastor of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Port Orange Officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Colonel Lapham a resident of Daytona Beach, Florida for the past three years and a resident of Inverness, Florida for 23 years, died at home on November 30, 2002 from cancer with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eva; his three daughters, Drs. Gwen and husband, Steven Alcorn, Inverness, Fl; Dr. Sandra Lapham and former husband, Dr. Gary Simpson, Albuquerque, NM; Dr. Diane Lapham, Daytona Beach, Fl; grandchildren, Matthew Alcorn, Andrew Alcorn, Cassandra Lapham-Simpson, Courtney Lapham-Simpson, and Ava Lapham; a brother, Everett; and a sister, Frances, who both reside in Wolfeboro, NH; many nieces and nephews; his friend, Thel Marquez; and his caregiver, Juanita Hagar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Parker Taylor and Arthur Thomas Lapham; and brothers, Donald and Arnold. Col. Lapham was born in Carlisle, Massachusetts, on October 5, 1915, and graduated in 1937 with a major in economics. He was a major in the R.O.T.C., class president, president of the student senate, a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and lettered in football, track, and baseball. He was listed in the 1937,"Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges." He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942. As a captain he fought in WWII with the 692nd Tank Destroyer battalion Ground Command in France, Austria, and Germany. Its motto was,"Seek, Search, and Destroy." For his heroic and meritorious achievement against an armed enemy he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was married to Eva Youngblut, a nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, on July 15, 1945 by the mayor of Paris in City Hall, Champs Elysee, and again the next day by the Army Chaplain,"just to be sure it's legal." After the war they settled in Detroit, Michigan, where Col. Lapham was employed by the National Casualty Insurance Company, earning the title of Vice President, and was retired in 1973. He was active in the U.S. Army Reserves, was promoted to the rank of Colonel and was retired on his birthday in 1975. He will be missed sorely and remembered always for his love of music and skill as a drummer, his quick wit an wry sense of humor, and his unending devotion to his family. He will be buried with military honors in the National Cemetery. Messages of condolences may be e-mailed to BandSFamilies@aol.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Baggett and Summers Funeral Home and Crematory, Daytona Beach.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Lowry -- Jonathan Hamilton, died November 27, 2002. He was born September 24, 1955 in Baumholder, Germany. He is preceded in death by his father, Jose H. Lowry in 1997. Jonathan has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1994 and was a graduate of Wauwautosa East High School in Wisconsin. He served in the United States Marine Corp and graduated from US Air Traffic Controler School. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Wexler Lowry of Albuquerque; one daughter, Natlie C. Lowry of Utah; and by his special friend, Lucy Gonzales also from Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by one brother, Brian R. Lowry and Renai of St. Louis, Mo.; and one sister, Margo Lowry Stewart and Steve, of Lafayette, Co.; one nephew, Griffin Lowry; and one niece, Brienne Lowry, both from St. Louis, Mo.; in addition to many loving friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at Sandia Funeral Care. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM. Inurnment will be held Friday, December 6, 2002 at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, (505)821-0010.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Lutheran -- On November 27, 2002, Lena M. Lutheran went to be with the Lord. Lena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a zest for life and celebrated it to the fullest. Lena added color to everyone's life. She had a unique quality of making each person she touched feel special. We will miss her greatly. In 1991 she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lutheran and by a son, John T. Lutheran. She is survived by her children, Rick Luther and wife, Meg, Joy Arnold and husband, Dennis, and Charles D. Lutheran and wife, Sharon, all of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren, Dianne Crowley and husband, John, Barb White and husband, Jim, John C. Lutheran, Chris, Ryan, Daniel and Andrew Lutheran, and Tammy, Denise and Matthew Arnold; and two great-grandchildren, Josh and Angelina. Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE, with Pastor C.B. Blankenship officiating. Arrangements are by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, (505)821-0010.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Miller -- Gary Owen, died November 29, 2002. He was born November 10, 1972 and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1993. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Sylvette Miller of Rio Rancho. He is also survived by two brothers, William Brian Miller and Clyde Lydell Miller, both of Albuquerque; and one niece, Brieann Miller, also of Albuquerque. He is also survived by two aunts, Jacqueline Winter of Florida and Michelle Daniel from Georgia. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at Sandia Funeral Care. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE. Interment to follow. Arrangements are by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, (505)821-0010.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Mobley -- Isabel Mier Mobley, 90, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Friday, November 29, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Meyer and husband, Paul; grandsons, Don Meyer and Kevin Meyer; nieces, Aileen O'Bryan, all of Albuquerque and Mamie Jo O'Bryan of Santa Fe; nephew, Bill Matotan and wife, Tommie of Albuquerque; and niece, Betty Warchol of Chicago, IL. Mrs. Mobley was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Mobley. She volunteered for many years at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Mobley was a member and volunteer at Immaculate Conception Church. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 6th & Copper. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Meyer, Kevin Meyer, Bill Matotan, Merrill Creech and Clarence Meyer. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, 87105 or to Animal Humane Association of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002

Morgan -- Harold Morgan, 85, a 43-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2002, ten years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2002, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m., December 2, 2002, at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon December 02, 2002