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Bradley -- Jesse Gerald Bradley, age three, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 1, 2002. He is survived by his parents, James and Deborah Bradley of Albuquerque; sister, Mandisa Bradley; brother, James Bradley III; grandmothers, Lela Bradley and Dorothy Marler; grandfather, Will Marler and numerous family members and friends. His grandfather, Dr. James George Bradley, preceded Jesse in death in 1998. Jesse was a child of light, hope and joy. We will miss our little angel. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2002, 1:00 p.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Taylor Ranch Ward, 6009 Kachina NW with interment following at Fairview Memorial Park. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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Davis -- Gloria Ann Davis, a resident of Albuquerque, died on February 1, 2002. She was a Christian, a mother, a sister and a friend. She graduated nurse's school as an L.P.N. and worked for Indian Health Service as a mental heath technician for 26 years. She retired in January 1996. She was an avid member and volunteer of her church. Gloria lived in Nazlini, Arizona and also in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a member of the Navajo Tribe; her mother's clan was Towering House, her father's clan was Nakai Dine. Gloria is survived by her three daughters, Carmen Davis-Reynoso and husband, Jose, of Albuquerque, Andrea Babby and husband, Gordon, of Sacramento, CA and Yvonne M. Davis and husband, Michael Thompson, of Albuquerque; 7 grandchildren, Tonia, Karen, Sandra, Alana, Alex, Mikal, and Gabriel, all of Albuquerque; 4 great - grandchildren, Sean, Dru, Jerry Jr. and Davina, all of Albuquerque. She also has 3 sisters, Marjorie Charley, Alberta Yazzie and Priscilla Begay; brother, Jerry Tisi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Davis, and parents, Yazzie Roberts and Harrison Begay. She selflessly helped others regardless if they were in need or not. She was a person whom you could consult and confide in. Gloria was the ultimate role model as a mother. Services will be held on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Pastor Jerry Tom, officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE #101,Albuquerque, NM, 87108.
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Everett -- Mercedes"Babe"� H. Everett, 89, died Saturday, February 2, 2002. She is survived by her son, Daniel�Michael� Jackson and partner, Rick Klotz, of San Francisco, CA; granddaughter, Jennifer Jackson of Point Roberts, WA; and brother, John A. Hughes of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Lynn Jackson and two sons; Carl Jackson and George Jackson, as well as her second husband, Thomas Everett. She was an active member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. She will be truly missed by a loving family all over the world and by friends both in Las Vegas, NM and Albuquerque where she lived for many years. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas NE, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will take place Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Las Vegas. NM. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, from 6:00 p.m. to time of rosary.
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Farmer-Brandt -- Mary, 94, a long time resident of Moriarty, NM, was called home to be with our Lord February 1, 2002. Mary was preceded in death by her husbands, W. A. (Bill) Farmer, and Al Brandt, and two daughters, Betty Farmer and Nella Hensley. She is survived by her devoted son, Alvin Farmer and his wife, Donna, and her loving daughter, Esther Helweg, both of Albuquerque. Other survivors include Robert Hensley of Moriarty, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was born to Nis and Elena (Tastesen) Bau, August 23, 1907 in Minnesota. She grew up in the Dakotas. She married Bill Farmer in 1927, and they moved to New Mexico and settled in the Barton/Edgewood area. She was a grand lady who will be greatly missed by all. She was a woman of great strength and character, and she loved her family and friends deeply. She had a wonderful, jovial sense of humor, and loved to laugh. Her grandchildren remember wonderful times with her at the farm where she patiently taught them to make her famous bread. Her life is truly a legacy of love for her family, and a joy to everyone who knew her. She touched many hearts and will always be remembered as a true gift in our lives. She was our happy little hummingbird, we will miss you"sweetie pie." Visitation will be Sunday February 3, 2002 at the Harris-Hanlon Chapel, Moriarty, NM. 2:00-4:00 PM. Mary's life will be honored Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Church of Christ, 211 Irene Ave., Moriarty, NM. 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Mountain Valley Cemetery. Honored pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons: Bill Hensley, Kenneth Farmer, Mark Baisdon, Ryan Coleman, Jonathan Anderson, and Peter Ford. Honorary pallbearers are Joel Zuercher, Ross Zuercher, Nick Degenhart, and Bryce Patterson. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to their charity of choice. Harris-Hanlon Mortuary of Moriarty is in charge of arrangements.
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Gilliam -- Luther Curtis (Bud) Gilliam died at his home in Temple, Texas February 3, 2002. Services will be at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Weldon Hicks and Bob Patterson officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. He was born near Temple, August 23, 1930 to Lee Ashton Gilliam, Sr. and Cora Margaret Greenway Gilliam. He attended schools in Bell County. He was inducted into the US Navy by his elder brother and served seven years. Awards and campaigns were, Good Conduct, China Service, Korean Defense, Navy Occupation, national Defense, Navy Unit Commendation, and Korean Presidential Unit Citation. After discharge from the Navy, he married Eunice McGranahan Hileman. He then established Bud's Trailer Rental in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In later years, they relocated back to Temple, Texas, where he owned and operated B&H Locksmith Service. Over the years, he was a member of the Sandia Skeet Club; President of the New Mexico Motor Racing Association; the Associated Locksmiths of America; Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks. He enjoyed a full life that included skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, and auto racing at various times as well as reading and gardening. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee Ashton Gilliam, Sr.; his mother, Cora Margaret Greenway Gilliam; brothers, Prentice Gilliam, Donald Gilliam; and sister, Geraldine Gilliam Huddleston. Survivors are his wife, Eunice Gilliam; son, Michael Gilliam; daughter, Debra Lowry; step-son, Greg Hileman; three grandchildren, Lindsey Lowry, Jerald Curtis Gilliam, Jacob Gilliam; two brothers, Lee Ashton (Jack) Gilliam, Jr. of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Andrew (Andy) Gilliam of Waterwood, Texas; four sisters, Frances Lancaster, Emma Mae Bartek and Helen Collins of Temple, Texas and Louise Turknett of San Antonio, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2002, 7:00-8:00 p.m. and Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Scott and White Hospice, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
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Gray -- James L. Gray, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Thursday, January 31, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy J. Gray; sons, James Terry Gray of El Paso, TX and Patrick David Gray and wife, Kathleen, of Albuquerque; 7 grandchildren, Amanda, Miles, Jessica, David, James, William and Yvonne; 4 great grandchildren and a cousin, Ethel Neal of Roswell, NM. Mr. Gray was preceded in death by one son, Benny Bob Gray in 1977. He was born in Hot Springs, NM in 1925 and was a Veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the Army Air Corps and Army. Mr. Gray was employed by Albuquerque Orthopedic Associates for over 30 years and he was a Charter Member of St. Paul's Methodist Church. Jim was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed spending time with his wife and sons. He will be missed by his family and all those who called him friend, including his neighbors for over 40 years. Memorial services will be held, Monday, February 4, 2001, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Chaplain Jim Birkhead officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Assoc. of NM, 216 Truman NE, 87108.
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Keener -- Bernice R. Keener, 91, a 22-year resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 3, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Harman of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Mark Harman and wife, Tina, Mary Jo Kelly, and Nancy Tipton and husband, Dave, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Brian Kelly, Chris Kelly, and Staci Kornegay and husband, Keith, all of Albuquerque; sister, Merle Wood of Hoople, ND; half sisters, Marian Farkas and husband, Jim, Shirley Moulton and husband, Delos, all of Lincoln, NE, Carol Malinowski and husband, Louie of California; and half brother, Ross Parkins and wife, Gert of Battlecreek, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Ervin L. Keener, USA (Ret.) on May 1, 2001. Mrs. Keener was born in Hoople, ND in 1910. Bernice and Col. Keener moved to Albuquerque in 1979 to be near their family. She was a resident of Grand Court Retirement Home where she had many friends and enjoyed living for the past three years. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Lafont -- Odessa Madeline George LaFont passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2002 at her home in Socorro, NM. The last of the trader's wives has left us to join her mate. She was born on November 8, 1910 in Albuquerque, NM to Anton and Mary (Wolters) George and was the last survivor out of ten children. Odessa married Justin Desire LaFont on June 21, 1931 in Gallup, NM. They moved to Socorro in 1984. Odessa was active in her church, the National Federation of Republican Women, volunteered at Socorro Good Samaritan Village, took English classes at NM Tech and active in the Socorro Garden Club. For the past seven years, Odessa was at home cared for and loved by Lupe and Arthur Gonzales, along with her long-time physician Dr. Ravi Bhasker, her hairdresser, Barbara Gonzales and her gardener, Tomas Corral. She is survived by; her sons, Roland and his wife, Rosetta of Albuquerque and Gerald and his wife, Susan of Truth or Consequences, NM; grandchildren, Desire of Phoenix, AZ, Wayland of Monument Valley, UT, Madeline of Tujunga, CA, and Nathan of Santa Barbara, CA. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Steadman-Hall Funeral Home with Pastor, Nelson Diaz officiating. Cremation arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM.
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Troutman -- Edarae C. Troutman, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 25 years, died Saturday February 2, 2002. She is survived by her daughters; Sally Ann Cassidy and husband, Greg of Findlay, OH, Roberta Lee Troutman, of Albuquerque, NM, granddaughters; Jean Bolt and husband, Jeff of Seneca, SC, Cynthia Cherry and husband, John of Germany, Lori Fletcher and husband, Ted of Denver, CO, Windy Witsoe of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Jayme, Andrew, Kristen, Brett, Chardae, Joshua, McKenzie, Alec and Kyle; sisters, Helen Parry of Daytona Beach, FL, Betty Stouffer of Daytona Beach, FL; cousin, Jimmy Rogers and wife, Neva of Torrington, WY, and many friends and neighbors who she thought of as extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Troutman in 1989. She was born November 12, 1919 in Ohio. Mrs. Troutman was a resident of Roswell for 19 years before moving to Albuquerque in 1976. In Albuquerque, she was a member of two senior bowling leagues at Fiesta Lanes and loved to knit. Services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary omas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, February 5, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association 615 Virginia SE, American Heart Association of NM, P.O. Box 90790, 87199-0790, or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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Weatherford -- Jewell Lee Weatherford, 101, a resident of New Mexico since 1957, died Friday, February 1, 2002. She is survived by her sons, James A. Stark and wife Mary Lu , and Dr. John E. Weatherford and wife Elva; grandchildren, Patti Sturges and husband Joe, Donna L. Stark, Elva Riley and husband Joe, Melanie Anzaldua and husband Danny, and Kendall Weatherford; great-grandchildren, Melissa and John Riley and Alexandria and Isabella Anzaldua; brother Dr. William Lee; sister Jerri Elmore; and many, many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Weatherford was born January 11, 1901 near Anna, TX and studied home economics at West Texas State, Texas Tech and the University of Texas at Austin. She moved to Albuquerque in 1957 where she taught school at Queen of Heaven Catholic School and Faith Lutheran Kindergarten, which she originally started. Services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2002, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Rev. Ron McConnell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, c/o Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd.NE. .DMP
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