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Anderson -- Carl C. Anderson, Sr. was born in Naples, OK on January 22, 1911. He peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2001. One of ten children, Anderson grew up in the Oklahoma oil fields where his father was a poor teaming contractor. From these humble beginnings Carl began a life of accomplishment that exemplified the American dream. The pressing needs of his large family made hard work and long hours a necessity. When most young men were in school, Carl was learning the lifelong lessons of self-reliance, responsibility, and fierce determination. In the depths of the Depression, Carl purchased his first truck and began hauling and laying pipe for various oil companies. This led to the formation of Anderson Brothers Corporation, a pipeline contracting company. In 1941, Anderson was awarded extensive pipeline contracts for the construction of the vitally important Big Inch and Little Inch pipelines. These were used to transport oil for our military forces overseas. Anderson Brothers advanced pipelining technology with many methods they perfected, especially in the area of rock excavation. Other commendable accomplishments include two Mississippi River crossings, a dredged pipeline across Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana and one across Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. In 1955, Carl became interested in New Mexico uranium exploration. Eager to expand his operations, Anderson acquired leases on many valuable sections including the legendary Section 30, which proved to be the richest uranium section discovered at that time. He was later able to merge his interests with Kerr-McGee Corporation and became one of their major stockholders. For many years, Anderson also operated a large trucking company hauling uranium ore in the Grants, NM area. Though he was born in Oklahoma, traveled the world and found great fortune in New Mexico, Carl always considered himself a Texan. Carl was actively managing his investments until his recent illness. He was particularly proud of his commercial cattle ranching operation, the Anderson Double Arrow Ranch near Marlin, Texas. Not only did Carl have great success in the world of business, he was a treasured friend to many. His warm charisma made him welcome in any group. Carl was totally without pretense and was most comfortable among the hard working rural people who reminded him of his early life. Anyone who knew Carl has a personal story of his generous spirit and genuine kindness. Carl was a man who valued his family above all else. His long and full life included the loss of his beloved wife, Marie Jo; sons, Maxie L. and Carl Clay Jr.; and daughter, Carroll Jane. Surviving family includes daughter, Jennifer Bird of Austin; brother, Larry Anderson of Oklahoma City; sister, Lolita Lemming of Grove, Oklahoma; Central Texas grandchildren, Carl C. III, Janiece, Stephen, and Teresa; New Mexico grandsons, Michael, Kristian, and Timothy; and California granddaughters, Stephanie Pugash and Cynthia Vasquez. Anderson was also blessed with 16 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Carl's extraordinary life will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Cook Walden Funeral Home 14501 North IH 35. Instead of flowers, Carl's family would encourage you to make a contribution in his name to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home. A giant has walked among us and we shall miss him.MRS. FLORA M. ARTIAGA, 76, A RESIDENT OF LOS LUNAS, Nm PASSED AWAY ON JULY 17, 2001. MRS. ARTIAGA IS SURVIVED BY HER BELOVED HUSBAND OF 56 YEARS, MR. NAPOLEON ARTIAGA; TWO DAUGHTERS, THERESA EILEEN TORREZ AND HUSBAND, STEVE, CAROLYN (CARRIE) GEYER AND HUSBAND, GERRY OF COLORADO SPRINGS; ONE SON, SAL ARTIAGA AND WIFE, SUSIE OF TAMPA, Fl; SIX GRANDCHILDREN, MICHAEL, JEANNE AND HUSBAND, BILL, T.J., AIRIN, CARLOS AND ROBERTO; HER SISTER-IN-LAW, CARMELITA JARAMILLO. MRS. ARTIAGA WAS A MEMBER OF SAN CLEMENTE CATHOLIC CHURCH. VISITATION WILL BE FRIDAY EVENING AT OUR LADY OF BELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM 7:00 P.M. UNTIL 7:30 P.M. WITH A ROSARY TO BE RECITED AT 7:30 P.M. BY MARY RITA JARAMILLO. FINAL VISITATION WILL BE IN THE CHURCH ON SATURDAY MORNING FROM 8:30 A.M. UNTIL 9:00 A.M. WITH MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL TO BE CELEBRATED AT 9:00 A.M. BY FATHER RICK ZERWAS. INTERMENT WILL FOLLOW AT SAN CLEMENTE CEMETERY IN LOS LUNAS, Nm. PALLBEARERS WILL BE ROBERTO TORREZ, CARLOS TORREZ, GERRY GEYER, RUBEN ROMERO, OSCAR CHAVEZ, DR. DON LEACH, CRUZ MUNOZ AND WALTER BACA. HONORARY PALLBEARERS WILL BE MARK LUCERO, LAWRENCE TORRES, RICK TENNISON, SALOMON MARQUEZ, JOE MARQUEZ, FELIX MARQUEZ, GILBERT ROMERO, BERT ORTIZ AND LEON JARAMILLO. FLOWERS MAY BE DIRECTED TO OUR LADY OF BELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE SAN CLEMENTE BUILDING FUND, 244 LUNA AVE., LOS LUNAS, Nm 87031. GABALDON MORTUARY, 1000 OLD COORS DR. Sw IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
        Published on: Sat July 07, 2001

Berkshire -- Pauline Hues Berkshire, longtime resident of Estancia and Albuquerque and member of a pioneer ranch family died Tuesday, July 17, 2001. Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Interment will follow at Estancia Valley Cemetery with Homer Paul Oberg, Travis Lee Oberg, Josh Oberg, John Shane Oberg, Kyle John Berkshire and Alfredo Chavez serving as Pallbearers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Estancia Cemetery fund c/o Pat Oberg or Gary Berkshire, P.O. Box 222 Estancia, NM, 87016, or to the charity of your choice. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Sat July 07, 2001

Chavez -- In Loving memory of Mike Chavez September 7, 1953 - July 20, 1999Son, It's been two very long years without you. I miss you so much that some nights I can't sleep thinking of you. I look to your house and I can see you watering your front grass and waving at me. I look up in the sky and what enters my mind is you in a cloud. As tears start filling my eyes, I always ask God why. You are are the strength that held everyone together from falling apart. Son, I miss you so much. God only knows why you had to go. We are doing the best we can, but without your dad and you it's never been the same. I will always miss you and your dad til we meet in Heaven, son. Your loving mom, Mary Luggie
        Published on: Sat July 07, 2001

Chavez -- Stephanie Lynne Sanchez-Chavez July 20, 1964 - December 25, 1998Mom, we miss you everyday, today is your birthday. We wish you were here with us to sing and have fun and make your birthday as special as you made each of ours. We love you, Rhiannon, Raquel, Ronnie and Stevie.My beautiful Gypsy Girl, As your two brothers celebrated their birthdays on July 1 and July 4, we knew yours was coming up but you would only be here in spirit. We all miss you more and more as does Ron, Grandma J. and your friend, Yvette who was like a sister to you. She never forgets your children's birthdays. These two and a half years have not eased the pain of your absence from our lives. It seems to get harder. I still look for your star and it is yet to shine for me. Nana joined you on June 16 so beware if she sees you, she'll braid your hair. I hope you are at peace and will see you someday. Love, mom
        Published on: Sat July 07, 2001

Sanchez -- Elizabeth Isabel Sanchez, 83, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went home with her Lord Wednesday, July 4, 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Garcia and husband, Robert, Josie Chavez and husband, Anthony and Senaida Alderete and husband, Lawrence; sons, Dennis Trujillo and wife, Clara and Joseph Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Elsie Trujillo and husband Tony, Julia Gonzalez and husband, Don, Dolores Holcomb and husband, Fred, Annie Torrez and husband, Johnny and Marilyn Baldonado and husband, Bobby; brothers, Max Dominguez and wife, Lala and Joe Dominguez and wife, Marietta; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; including her granddaughter who provided her with love and comfort over the last 8 years, Elizabeth Torres and husband, Ronald. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husbands, Adolph Trujillo and Jose Ernesto Sanchez; sons, Ronald G. Trujillo, Donald G. Trujillo and Paul R. Sanchez; and grandson, Dennis L. Trujillo, Jr. She was born in San Migiel, NM to Jose Dominguez and Senaida Lopez-Dominguez. Services will be held Friday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Lucille Richardson officiating. Interment will take place at 12:00 noon at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice Pavillion, 4775 Indian School NE, Suite 310, 87110, whom the family wishes to thank for the wonderful, loving care that was given to Mrs. Sanchez and also special thanks to Lucille Richardson for her love and support. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri July 06, 2001

Chavez -- Luga Chavez, 79, went home to the Lord on June 30, 2001. She is the daughter of the late Santiago and Julianita Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose D. Chavez. She is survived by daughter, Julia Ontiveros; and son, Joe Chavez; grandchildren, Melissa Martinez and husband, Adolph, Joe R. Ontiveros, Barbara Saavedra and husband, Marcos, Anthony Chavez, Josephine Chavez, Margaret Chavez, Tracy Gonzales and husband, Frank; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank Lucero. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations for Mrs. Chavez will be held Thursday, July 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 8th street Chapel at Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited July 5th at 7:00 p.m. also in the Garcia Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Chavez, Joe R. Ontiveros, Joseph Salazar, Ben Rios, Steve Centeno and David Diaz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Juan Garcia and Marcos Saavedra. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW 243-5222.
        Published on: Thu July 05, 2001

Chavez -- Timothy Paul Chavez, 36 years of age, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born on June 9, 1965 was deceased of natural causes on July 2, 2001. He is survived by three daughters, Erica, Tanya and Tamra; mother and father, Catherine Cotinola and Ray Chavez; brothers, Tommy, Henry Eddie, Joey and Dominic Chavez and sister, Channa. Viewing Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service to follow viewing at Victory Love Fellowship, 7201 Central NW
        Published on: Thu July 05, 2001

Gutierrez -- Ramon Gutierrez-Domingo peacefully passed into Heaven on June 28, 2001. At the time of his death, loving members of his family surrounded him. He was born to Eligio and Tedorita Perea Gutierrez on January 11, 1908 in Duran, New Mexico. His wife, Alicia, his son Antonio, and son-in-law, Albert Snider, preceded him in death. Mr. Gutierrez retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad where he served as a railroad car inspector. He and his family lived for many years in Vaughn, Dawson, Tucumcari, Belen and most recently Las Cruces, New Mexico. A lifelong Catholic, Mr. Gutierrez was a member of Our Lady of Purification in Las Cruces and Our Lady of Belen Parish in Belen, New Mexico. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Sacred Heart League St. Joseph's Society, the Holy Name and the Blessed Sacrament. He was also a member of the Belen Elks Club. He is survived by his children, Eligio Gutierrez and wife, Marie of Phoenix, Arizona, Raymond Gutierrez and wife, Mary Lee of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joseph Gutierrez and wife, Rosalie of Petaluma, California, David Gutierrez of Belen, New Mexico, Albert Gutierrez and wife, Mary of Grants, New Mexico, Carmen Chavez and husband, Herk of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Connie Silva and husband, Alfonso of San Leandro, California, Mary Alice Snider of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Patricia A. Madrid and husband, Tito of Albuquerque and daughter-in-law, Grace Gutierrez of Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, July 6, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Gutierrez's name to the American Cancer Society. Baca Funeral Chapels in Las Cruces, New Mexico in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu July 05, 2001

Chavez -- Luga Chavez, 79, went home to the Lord on June 30, 2001. She is the daughter of the late Santiago and Julianita Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose D. Chavez. She is survived by daughter, Julia Ontiveros; and son, Joe Chavez; grandchildren, Melissa Martinez and husband, Adolph, Joe R. Ontiveros, Barbara Saavedra and husband, Marcos, Anthony Chavez, Josephine Chavez, Margaret Chavez, Tracy Gonzales and husband, Frank; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Frank Lucero. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations for Mrs. Chavez will be held Thursday, July 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 8th street Chapel at Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited July 5th at 7:00 p.m. also in the Garcia Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Chavez, Joe R. Ontiveros, Joseph Salazar, Ben Rios, Steve Centeno and David Diaz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Juan Garcia and Marcos Saavedra. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW 243-5222.
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2001

Chavez -- Timothy Paul Chavez, 36 years of age, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born on June 9, 1965 was deceased of natural causes on July 2, 2001. He is survived by three daughters, Erica, Tanya and Tamra; mother and father, Catherine Cotinola and Ray Chavez; brothers, Tommy, Henry Eddie, Joey and Dominic Chavez and sister, Channa. Visitation Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service to follow viewing at Victory Love Fellowship, 7201 Central NW
        Published on: Wed July 04, 2001