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Brandt -- Mary Farmer Brandt, 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.
        Published on: Sun February 03, 2002

Gaylord -- Lynne Christine Downey Gaylord, an Albuquerque resident since 1973, Died January 29, 2002. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Gary; her four children, whom she loved deeply, Michele Torres, Pam Williams, Wendy Manary and Ed Gaylord; two loving sisters, Sharon LaPolice and Maureen Young; five grandchildren, Brandon Manary, Jonathon Manary, Marcos Torres, Mitchell Torres, and Carmen Williams; and three sons-in-law, Mark Manary, Mark Torres, and Leevi Williams. Prior to becoming disabled, she was a Registered Nurse who specialized in pediatric care, and she was also a talented artist. After becoming disabled she spent her time devoted to her grandchildren. She was greatly loved by all who knew her and will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Luteran Church, 10000 Spain Rd. NE, with Pastor Luther Mathsen officiating. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE, 323-9000.
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Gray -- James L. Gray, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Thursday, January 31, 2001. 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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Henderlight -- Eve W. Henderlight, wife of James W. Henderlight for 54 years and a resident of Albuquerque for 42 years, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital, Sunday, January 27, 2002. She is to be cremated and will be interred at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with her son, Robert. A Memorial Service is pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM 891-8200.
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Henderson -- Ruth Marie Henderson was born October 23, 1920 in Nebraska. She passed away February 1, 2002 in Albuquerque, and was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Ruth Marie was preceded in death by her husband Milton Henderson and is survived by her loving family; Shirley Pacheco and husband Jerry, Janice Kelton and husband Johnny, Antoinette Garcia and husband Valentin, Charles Henderson, Victor Sanchez Jr., Elisha Sanchez, Robbie Sanchez, Estrella Sanchez, Valentin Garcia Jr., Estevan Garcia, Cody Kelton, Katie Beth Kelton, Clay Kelton, Jay Kelton, Nicholas Sanchez, Victor Sanchez III, brothers, sisters and many other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave. SW. (Gold at Arno). The date and time of service is pending and will be announced. She will be buried with her late husband Milton at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun February 03, 2002

Hollister -- Ernest B. "Bud" Hollister passed away January 30, 2002 at the age of 82. He and his wife of 52 years, Arline, relocated to Albuquerque from Fremont, MI on January 6, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Arline; son, Todd Hollister of Albuquerque and Paul Hollister of Green Bay, WI; daughter, Pamela Carpenter and her husband, Scott of Holland, MI; grandchildren, Sgt. Matthew Hollister and his wife, Elizabeth of Ft. Lewis, WA and Emily Carpenter of Holland, MI. Mr. Hollister was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 4, 1919. He graduated from Garden City High School in Long Island, NY and served in the Army during WWII in Germany. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, in 1947. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He worked for 37 years as a project manager for Turner Construction Co. in Manhattan, NY retiring in 1985. He and Mrs. Hollister relocated from Locust Valley, Long Island to Fremont, MI before moving to Albuquerque. Bud was a lifelong lover of music and the arts, and especially enjoyed choral singing. He was active in church and his community choirs most of his life. He was very involved in the churches he attended and was a devout Christian and lifelong Episcopalian. The family is particularly grateful for his example of faith and love for all people. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Sullivan Ave., Fremont, MI 49412. A Funeral Service with Eucharist will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sandra Bess, officiating. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM 891-8200.
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Kennedy -- Services for Elizabeth J. Kennedy, 94, of Oklahoma City, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, at the Louise Pritchard Chapel at First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. She died on February 1, 2002, in Ada. Burial is in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee. Mrs. Kennedy worked at the Federal Housing Authority in Washington D.C. and later worked in the Civil Service Division at Tinker Air Force Base, retiring in 1976. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. Survivors include one brother, Reverend Dr. Colquitt A. Kennedy, Albuquerque, NM. Services under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home, Ada, OK.
        Published on: Sun February 03, 2002

Kiernan -- William Henry Kiernan, 85, a resident of New Mexico since 1968 and of Rio Rancho since 1972, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2002. William was born February 2, 1916 the son of William H. and Elizabeth Kraft Kiernan in New York City, New York. William was a WW II combat Veteran retiring as Lt. Colonel of the US Army. After leaving the service, he joined the New York City Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant after 22 years. He was a member of the Retired Law Enforcement Officers Association.He served on the New Mexico Governor's Council on Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, and also was a Court Clerk for Bernalillo District Court. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. William was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Kay Kiernan in September of 1997. He is survived by three sons, William Hugh Kiernan of Yucaipa, CA, Wayne Kiernan of Port Washington, NY, and Kerry Kiernan of Albuquerque, NM; one brother, Thomas Kiernan of Marlton, NJ; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio RAncho, with Fr. Ronald Stone as the Celebrant. Interment with Military Honors will be at 1:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. It has been suggested that contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790 in memory of William. Arrangemens by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
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Mclean -- Patricia Emily (Patty) McLean was born in San Diego, CA on March 3, 1946. She graduated from the George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia with a BA in English Literature. She was raised in Falls Church Virginia where she attended St. James Catholic Elementary school and The Bishop Dennis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, Va. She worked for the Department of Interior (National Park Service) and the Bureau of Land Management(BLM) from 1966 through 1996 when she retired as the Associate District Manager of the Albuquerque, NM BLM office. She had previously been the Area Manager for BLM in Ridgecrest, CA. After retiring from the government she continued working as a tax consultant for H&R Block, and enjoyed cultivating her rose garden. She died on January 31 2002 . Patty's life was characterized by leadership and battles. She overcame open heart surgery at age 14 that cured the problems dominating her childhood. She was a leader of student Government at George Mason. As a manager in the Federal Government, she fought for the rights of female employees to have equal footing with their male counterparts, and was equally dedicated to conservation and environmental preservation. She did not let the battles color her outlook, rather she worked to better the conditions for those who were affected. She was a loyal and caring friend, with an open and giving personality that always saw the good side in people and events. She is survived by her mother, Mary Kay McLean of Albuquerque, her brother Bert A. McLean of Laytonsville, MD, and her sister Gloria Helen McLean-Hiratsuka of New York City, NY. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 4, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Doug Mitchell, Celebrant. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Morgan -- Grace K. Morgan, 95, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Friday, February 1, 2002. She is survived by her son, Thomas Morgan of Albuquerque; daughter, Stephanie McMullen and husband, Bill of Ruidoso; and special friends, Mary Rios, Angie Stuckman and Paullette Dutel. Mrs. Morgan was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She served three summers in the Teacher Corps in Africa. Mrs. Morgan taught for the Albuquerque Public Schools for 20 years and 20 years in Chicago, IL. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun February 03, 2002