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Zachry -- Violette Moore Zachry, 91, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. She is survived by her 12 nieces and nephews. Violette is preceded in death by her husband, W. Ray Zachry, of 42 years. Violette was born June 18, 1910 in Doster, Kansas, the fifth child born to Andrew Jackson and Mary Virginia Moore and the only girl in the family of seven brothers. She attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas and Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois. She received a Bachelor's Degree of Music Education at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas in 1936. She attended graduate school in music at Northwestern University the summers of 1938 and 1939. She taught music in the public school systems of Sedgwick (1936-1938) and Herington (1938 & 1942), Kansas and Dubuque, Iowa (1934-1944). Her talents as a visual artist and as a writer and recorder of history and family memories she discovered late in life. After her husband's death in 1987, and at the age of eventy-nine, she began painting with watercolors and oils. In 1992, at the age of eighty-two, she began writing �"The Most Difficult One", an autobiography, which she finished in 1997. Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2001, 1:30 p.m, at First Presbyterian Church, Dr. Paul Debenport, officiating and assisted by The Reverend Myron White. Friends may visit French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, from 4:00 till 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Richard Kuidis, Geoffrey Moore, David Moore, Philip Moore, Harold Crow, Bernard �Bernie� Moore. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the music dept. at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements by French Mortuary
        Published on: Wed July 25, 2001

Brady -- In Memoriam of Genevieve (Genie) Garey Brady. Born Sayre, PA, September 28, 1921, Died Albuquerque July 24, 1991. Your life was devoted to family as a wife and mother, to your country as a dedicated WWII Military Nurse in Africa, with Malaria and hepatitis as your bonus, Hawaii and Guam where you cared for seriously wounded soldiers and Marines from Iwo Jima; as a volunteer nurse in Military hospitals in Hawaii, New York, (Stewart), Alaska, Oklahoma, (Tinker), and New Mexico (Sandia/Kirtland); and to being a friend of all you met in your world travels. Respected and loved by family, neighbors, friends and those you served, you brought common sense and cheer to our days. Many times you parted from friends with a promise"If we don't see you again, we will meet you with St. Peter at the Angels Bar". Joe, dit, Mac, Lulubelle, Don, Bill, Fran, Marge, and many others (Saints all) have joined you for a quiet drink, Samba, and a prayer for we mortals who would ask only to have a table reserved for us. Ten years ago, you left this world and you have not been forgotten. We miss you. Almost 60 years ago you signed a picture" waiting, your own, Genie". Our time will come and we hope and pray to be with you in the hollow of the hands of Jesus. With all our love, Ed, Pat and Mickey.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Brake -- Betty McKim Brake, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Saturday, July 21, 2001 of complications from heart disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Brake, Jr,; and her parents, Frank and Anna McKim. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Brake of Chicago, IL, and Susan Brake of Albuquerque; son, William Brake and wife, Lynda of Corrales, NM; sister, Lee Brown and husband, Richmond of Central Lake, MI; and grandchildren, Terrance and Teressa Brake and Jonathan and Joshua Kern. Betty was born in Gallup, NM and was valedictorian of Gallup High School. She received an AS degree from Stephens College in Columbia, MO and a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Chicago. Betty was one of the first female members of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where she worked from 1955 until 1985. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to a favorite educational charity. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Carson -- Colonel USAF Retired Charles Edgar Carson, 88, of Silver City passed away Saturday, July 21, 2001 in Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Bright Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan Street with Reverend Bob Reese officiating. Interment with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post #18 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3347 will follow at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery. Colonel Carson was born March 14, 1913 in Hancock, NY. He was the son of Edgar Paul Carson and Bertha Mohn Carson. He was married to Ellen Harriette Hollingsworth who preceded him in death after fifty-six years of marriage. He is survived by one daughter, Elaine Montague and her husband, Gary of Albuquerque, NM; one son, Bob Carson and his wife, Alma of Silver City; two grandchildren, Kevin Carson and his wife, Kristy of Hurley, NM and Brian Carson and his wife, Cheresse of Surprise, AZ. Colonel Carson was a man of science. He was a professor of physics at Emory University in Atlanta, GA until joining the United States Army in 1943. At the end of World War II he joined the United States Air Force and enjoyed a challenging career managing scientific research facilities, including assignments at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM; Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH; the Pentagon in Arlington, VA; the Office of Aerospace Research in Washington, DC and Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM. After his military retirement in 1967, Colonel Carson taught high school physics and chemistry in Taos, NM. He retired from teaching in 1977 and he and his wife, moved to Santa Fe, NM where they lived until moving to Silver City in 1982. Colonel Carson and his wife were avid volunteers, donating more than 10,000 hours of service to the hospital auxiliaries in Taos, Santa Fe and Silver city and for a time he was the volunteer manager of the Auxiliary Gift Shop at Gila Regional Medical Center. He was an active member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Silver City. He was a member of several community organizations including the Kiwanis Club of Silver City, the American Legion and the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce, where he volunteered as an information specialist. Colonel Carson was a member of the New Mexico Education Association, the Grant County Retired Teachers, the Westerners, the Silver City Museum Society and the Friends of the Library Association. He was a member of the the New York Academy of Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Retired Officers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. He was also a member of the Beta Kappa Social Fraternity, the Chi Beta Phi Scientific Fraternity and the Gama Sigma Journalistic Fraternity. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1915 N. Swan Street, Silver City, NM or El Refugio, 800 S. Robert Street, Silver City, NM. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Chavez -- Mike R. Chavez, 58, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, loving father, grandfather and friend, died Sunday, July 22, 2001. He is survived by his son, Eloy Chavez; daughters, Candi Chavez, Stella Murdoch and husband, Jeff, all of Albuquerque and Bernadette Navarrette and husband, Thomas of Colorado; grandchildren, Megan Murdoch, BriAnna Chavez, Eloy Chavez, Jr., Sarah and Antonio Navarrette and Elena Chavez; three brothers; one sister; special aunt, Theresa �Nana� Chavez; and former wives, Tomi Chavez and Mary Gonzales. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, with Mary Ann Arthur reciting. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at San Ignacio Catholic Church with Deacon Merce Villareal officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leo Chavez, Sammy Vigil, Patrick Chavez, Joe Gutierrez, Bernadino Candelaria and Gabe Chavez, Jr. Friends may visit San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, Tuesday, one hour prior to rosary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Clark -- Elizabeth B. Clark, 54, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died from complications due to multiple sclerosis on Monday, June 25, 2001. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grand Division, 2021 Girard SE, Suite #201, 87106. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Gilmore -- Nathan Allen Gilmore, 79, a resident of Albuquerque for 25 years, died Saturday, July 21, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hazel M. Gilmore; daughter, Gerry L. Sass and husband, Richard, of Cloudcroft, NM; daughter, Gayle M. Huelsmann, of Albuquerque, and her friend, Dale Causey; daughter, Gwen A. Crissman and husband, Kim of Albuquerque; daughter, Ginger B. Gilmore of Albuquerque; sister, Jenny Lind Stubblefield, of Waco, Texas; grandson, Eric P. Huelsmann; several nieces; and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rebecca Gayle Fellers; and his sisters, Florence Lenhart and Frances Porter. Nathan joined the Navy in 1941 and was a licensed GAA Aircraft and Engine Mechanic Mate F Flight Engineer. He was honorably discharged on May 10, 1946 and started his own business, Gilmore Lumber and Millwork in Waco, Texas. He moved his family to Artesia, New Mexico and worked at Denton Lumber Company until 1969. At that time he relocated to Navajo, New Mexico where he was a manager at Navajo Forest Products Industries. A final move would bring the family to Albuquerque where he worked at Trademasters Construction, Inc. until his retirement. Nathan was a master wood craftsman and custom cabinet builder. He enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening. The family wishes to thank all of those who prayed for Nathan throughout his lengthy illness. Services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, one hour prior to the service.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Grodner -- Jeremy Vachio Grodner, 26, Passed away Saturday, July 21st 2001, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was adored by his family: his brother, Jake; sister, Jamie; mother, Angie Vachio; father, Brian; stepmom, Jean; grandparents, Rose Vachio and Milton Grodner. Also Stacye McCafferty, uncles and aunts, Richard Grodner and wife, Irene, Robert Grodner and wife, Patty, Lauren Babus and husband, Lowell, Terri Mendoza and husband, Victor, Robert Vachio and wife, Marsha, Richard Vachio, and numerous cousins. Jeremy was preceded in death by his brother, Jason, his grandmother, Ceil Grodner, grandfather, John Vachio, and beloved pets, Lukey, B�gorgie, Kyle, Ludwig, Quimby, and Olive. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Peanut Butter and Jelly Pre-school, 1101 Lopez Road SW, Phone: 877-7060. In lieu of flowers, Jeremy and his family request that donations be made to New Mexico Animal Friends Inc. PO Box 40189, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0189.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Jenkins -- Mary Joanne Jenkins, 69, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, July 22, 2001. Joanne was born November 15, 1931 in Greenville, MO, and lived in Albuquerque since 1961. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harry Jenkins of Albuquerque; sister, Marilyn Griggs and husband, Gregory of Bosque Farms; son, Douglas Jenkins and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; daughter, Vickie Avants and husband, Roger of Bosque Farms; grandsons, Kyle Jenkins of Vancouver, WA, Marc Shafer of Albuquerque, Ryan Jenkins of Corrales, Jason Shafer of Albuquerque, Greg Shafer and wife, Jill of Albuquerque, Brent Jenkins of Corrales, Angelo Micono of Bosque Farms, and Ethan Avants, 4, of Bosque Farms; granddaughters, Natalie Pitcher, 6, and Ava Avants, 7 months, both of Bosque Farms; three great-grandchildren, Pele Jenkins, 4, of Vancouver, WA, Bailey Shafer, 2, of Albuquerque, and Grayden Shafer, 6 months, of Albuquerque, and loving sisters-in-law, Hope Latimer and husband, Bill of Springfield, MO, Doris Fuller of Concord, CA, Mimi Hoffman and husband, Jack of Richmond, VA, Betsy Summers of Pittsburgh, PA and Jewel Ryan and husband, Gene of Cape Girardeau, MO. Friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial service at the family home, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Joanne�s name to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001

Lackey -- Zella Jo Lackey, 59, a resident of Cedar Crest, NM, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2001, at home in Cedar Crest, NM. She was born September 7, 1941 to Clarence and Lorene (Bogart) Van Winkle, in Carlsbad, NM. Zella married Royce D. Lackey August 29, 1959 in Ruidoso, NM, he survives her of their home. She was a member of the Vista Grande Church in Cedar Crest, NM, and had been very active in the Women Ministry Group for ten years. Zella will be remembered as a very loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to many. She is survived by her parents, Clarence and Lorene Van Winkle of Roswell, NM; husband, Royce D. Lackey of Cedar Crest, NM; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Gary and Anna Lackey of Brownfield, TX and Dale and Diana Lackey of Fairchild AFB, WA; two daughters and son-in law, Sara LeAnn and Douglas Warren of Albuquerque, NM and Candice Lorene Lackey of Ignacio, CO; one brother, Jimmy M. Van Winkle, Los Alamos, NM; mother and father-in-law, Floresttle and Pete Lackey; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 26, 2001, 9:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Tijeras with Pastor John R. Torrison officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty, NM. Pallbearers will be Jim Castleberry, Keith Castleberry, Chuck Castleberry, Dick Pollay, Larry Beaty, Jim Brown, Dave Waldron, and Jim Powell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vista Grande Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 903, Sandia Park, NM 87047. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, in Mortuary, NM.
        Published on: Tue July 24, 2001