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MARTINEZ -- Eliseo Martinez , age 72. It is with great sorrow that we mourn the passing of Eliseo L. Martinez, a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Martinez; their four children, Madlene (Maddie) Martinez, and her fiance, Sonny Vega, Linda Martinez-Scirone, and her husband, Joseph, David Martinez and his wife, Jamie, and Mariam Martinez-Ortega and her husband, Tony; grandchildren, Alisa D-Andrea and her husband, Greg, Jeremiah Aragon, Peter Lovato and his wife, Carla, LeAnne Lovato, Sarah and Kate Martinez, Melissa Gutierrez, Sally and Mary Jane Ortega; five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathan, Cassy, Santiago, and Zane Lee; and three sisters Emma Rivera, Frances Sanchez, and Celina Martin. A public viewing will be held on Thursday December 1, 2005 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Garcia Mortuary Chapel, a Rosary will follow. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church, Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven. Pallbearers will be Christopher Scrione, Daniel Lovato, Peter Lovato, Jeremiah Lovato, Rudy Rivera, and Johnny Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sonny Vega, Joseph Scirone, Tony Ortega, and Chester Dunkin. GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
        Published on: Wed November 30, 2005

CHAVEZ -- Clemente Salvador Chavez, 90, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2005. Mr. Chavez was born in Hurley, New Mexico on September 14, 1915. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angelina Chavez. Mr. Chavez is survived by his son, Leo E. Chavez; daughters, Linda E. Wright and Irma Y. Reza; grandchildren, LoRayne Y. Ortega, Rebecca M. Reza, Nicolas A. Reza, Timothy A. Chavez, Christopher A. Chavez, Meredith J. Wright, and Heather M. Wright; and great-granddaughter, Gianna Y. Reza Garza; and sister-in-law Ernestina Chavez . Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Martin Chapel with the Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 21, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice El Paso. Arrangements under the care of Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave., (915)566-3955.
        Published on: Sun November 20, 2005

LUNA -- MANUELA. Mrs. Manuela Luna, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 6, 2005. Mrs. Luna is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Mr. Salomon Luna; three daughters, Maria Guzman and husband, David, Jolyn Murphy and husband, Patrick, Debra Marthe and husband, Mike; seven grandchildren, Daniel Guzman, Alicia Ortega, Michael Marthe, Jocelyn Marthe, Kathryn Murphy, Christian Murphy, and Isabella Murphy; Mrs. Luna was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Anthony Guzman. Mrs. Luna is also survived by her four sisters, Elva Rhodes, Edelmira Tomlinson and husband Frank, Elidia Nichols and Delma Dominguez; two brothers, Armando Dominguez and wife, Aurelia and Armin Dominguez and wife, Bernice; sisters-in-law, Terry Luna, Viola Luna, Irene Luna, Alice Luna, Amy Lucero and husband, Boni; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Luna and wife, Okie, Ernest Luna and wife, Erlinda and Napoleon Sisneros; special niece, Pablita Chavez; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Luna was also preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Catalina Dominguez; in-laws, Mariano and Francisca Luna; brothers-in-law, Marcelino Luna, Vidal Luna, Mariano Luna, George Luna; sisters-in-law, Josefa Sisneros, and Lugarda Saiz. Mrs. Luna was a member of the Catholic Church, a kindergarden teacher for 29 years for A.P.S. and worked for the state of New Mexico in District Court. A visitation will be Wednesday evening at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8301 Camino San Martin, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Terry Luna. Final visitation will be Thursday morning at Santuario de San Martin from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of the Ressurection to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father James Vance. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Guzman, Daniel Guzman, Patrick Murphy, Mike Marthe, Michael Marthe, and Charles Luna. Honorary pallbearer will be Christian Murphy. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed November 09, 2005

LUNA -- MANUELA. Mrs. Manuela Luna, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 6, 2005. Mrs. Luna is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Mr. Salomon Luna; three daughters, Maria Guzman and husband, David, Jolyn Murphy and husband, Patrick, Debra Marthe and husband, Mike; seven grandchildren, Daniel Guzman, Alicia Ortega, Michael Marthe, Jocelyn Marthe, Kathryn Murphy, Christian Murphy, and Isabella Murphy. Mrs. Luna was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Anthony Guzman. Mrs. Luna is also survived by her four sisters, Elva Rhodes, Edelmira Tomlinson and husband, Frank, Elidia Nichols and Delma Dominguez; two brothers, Armando Dominguez and wife, Aurelia and Armin Dominguez and wife, Bernice; sisters-in-law, Terry Luna, Viola Luna, Irene Luna, Alice Luna, Amy Lucero and husband, Boni; brothers-in-law, Gilbert Luna and wife, Okie, Ernest Luna and wife, Erlinda and Napoleon Sisneros; special niece, Pablita Chavez; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Luna was also preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Catalina Dominguez; in-laws, Mariano and Francisca Luna; brothers-in-law, Marcelino Luna, Vidal Luna, Mariano Luna, George Luna; sisters-in-law, Josefa Sisneros, and Lugarda Saiz. Mrs. Luna was a member of the Catholic Church, a kindergarden teacher for 29 years for A.P.S. and worked for the state of New Mexico in District Court. A visitation will be Wednesday evening at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8301 Camino San Martin, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Terry Luna. Final visitation will be Thursday morning at Santuario de San Martin from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of the Ressurection to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father James Vance. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Guzman, Daniel Guzman, Patrick Murphy, Mike Marthe, Michael Marthe, and Charles Luna. Honorary pallbearer will be Christian Murphy. Arrangments by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue November 08, 2005

GUEVARA -- BELINDA R. Mrs. Belinda R. Guevara, 35, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 19, 2005. Belinda is the beloved wife to Robert Guevara, married for 12 years. She is also survived by her children, Marcus Andrew Guevara and Lorenzo Cortez Guevara; her mother, Rebecca Gurule: two brothers, Gabriel Gurule and wife, Elena, Lewis Casias and wife, Tanya; two aunts, Josephine Chavez and Flora Sanchez; one uncle, Waldo Perea; in-laws, Joe and Alice Guevara; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Belinda was preceded in death by her father, Richard Casias and her brother, Lawrence Casias. Belinda was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Brian Gurule, Martin Perea, Anthony Guevara, Lawrence Luna, Salomon Sanchez and Mark Ortega. Honorary pallbearers will be, Joanna Pacheco, Lorraine Silva, Erica Alfaro and Beverly Gutierrez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu September 22, 2005

SMITH -- Clara E. Smith, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, died Friday, July 22, 2005. She is survived by her son, Martin D. Smith and his wife, Beverly; grandchildren, Anthony D. Smith and Natalie K. Smith; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Anthony Z., Nathan Smith and Daniell Luna, all of Albuquerque; sister, Florence Lewis of Paris, TX; and former granddaughter-in-law, Alena Smith-Ortega of Albuquerque. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer D. "Jack" Smith. She was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was active in local Bridge clubs and also taught ceramics. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon July 25, 2005

SMITH -- Clara E. Smith, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, died Friday, July 22, 2005. She is survived by her son, Martin D. Smith and his wife, Beverly; grandchildren, Anthony D. Smith and Natalie K. Smith; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Anthony Z., Nathan Smith and Daniell Luna, all of Albuquerque; sister, Florence Lewis of Paris, TX; and former granddaughter-in-law, Alena Smith-Ortega of Albuquerque. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer D. "Jack" Smith. She was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was active in local Bridge clubs and also taught ceramics. Services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun July 24, 2005

ORTEGA -- Mr. Benjamin (Ben) T. Ortega, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 27, 2005. Mr. Ortega is survived by his children, Benny Ortega and wife, Lela, Fermin Ortega and wife, Jennie, Mary Ann Chavez and husband, Paul, Benina (B.) Rochester and husband, Dee, Bernadette Kluding and husband, Mike, Martin Ortega, Irene Zamora, and Alex Ortega and wife, Lorraine; son in law, Santiago Abeyta; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and his second wife, Aurora Ortega. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ortega; a daughter, Sylvia Abeyta; two sons, Patrick Ortega and Ernest Ortega. Mr. Ortega was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. A visitation for Mr. Ortega will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Debbie Ray. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the United States Army. Pallbearers will be Fermin Ortega, Martin Ortega, Benny Ortega, Alex Ortega, Daniel Ortega, and Darryl Ortega. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chirs Ortega, Paul Chavez Jr., Sean Chavez, Fermin Ortega Jr., Richard Ortega, and Daniel Nevarez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed March 30, 2005

ORTEGA -- Mr. Benjamin (Ben) T. Ortega, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 27, 2005. Mr. Ortega is survived by his children, Benny Ortega and wife Lela, Fermin Ortega and wife, Jennie, Mary Ann Chavez and husband, Paul, Benina (B.) Rochester and husband, Dee, Bernadette Kluding and husband, Mike, Martin Ortega, Irene Zamora and Alex Ortega and wife, Lorraine; son in law, Santiago Abeyta; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and his second wife, Aurora Ortega. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ortega; a daughter, Sylvia Abeyta; two sons, Patrick Ortega and Ernest Ortega. Mr. Ortega was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. A visitation for Mr. Ortega will be Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Debbie Ray. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the United States Army. Pallbearers will be Fermin Ortega, Martin Ortega, Benny Ortega, Alex Ortega, Daniel Ortega, and Darryl Ortega. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chirs Ortega, Paul Chavez Jr., Sean Chavez, Fermin Ortega Jr., Richard Ortega, and Daniel Nevarez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue March 29, 2005

ORTEGA -- JESSIE M. Mrs. Jessie M. Ortega, 58, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on March 15, 2005 peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. Jessie is the beloved wife to Ernie O. Ortega, married for 38 years. Jessie is also survived by her three children, Lovett Abeyta and Angela Trujillo, Eva Abeyta, Ernestine Ortega and fiance, Joel Maldonado; one sister, Gloria Lopez and husband, Andy; six brothers, Sonny Nieto and Adela, Henry Nieto and wife, Jeanette, Leroy Nieto, Barney Nieto, Ray Nieto, and Marcos Nieto; eight grandchildren, Crystal, Jesse, Ernesto, Amanda, Rita, Ernestine, Valentino, and Christopher; one great-grandson, Joseph; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo and Eva Nieto; a sister, Mary Nieto; and two brothers, Danny and Louie Nieto. Jessie was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation will be Friday morning at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. by Daina LaCour and Annette Nieto. Mass of the Resurrection will follow the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Cremation will follow. Interment of the cremains will follow at a later date. Pallbearers will be Jesse Ortega, Joseph Garcia, Martin Nieto, Loretta LaCour, Toby Martinez, and Robert Flores. Honorary pallbearers will be, Rachel Nieto, Joel Maldonado, Rita Griego, Amanda Griego, and Chico Martienz. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu March 17, 2005