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Smith -- Randall W. Smith, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died Saturday, January 27, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Jeanne Churchman and husband, Jim of Albuquerque and Anita Smith of Kansas City, MO; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Wanda Smith. They moved to Los Alamos from Washington, DC in 1948 and later moved to Albuquerque in 1950. He was a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. He loved his family, trout fishing, Lobo basketball games and old western movies. Randall retired from Sandia National Labs in 1972. Heaven will be proud to have him. Graveside services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Rev. Robert Elliott officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Churchman, Randy Kindrick, Jim Bynum and Cordell Puckett. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Noonday Ministries, P.O. Box 25451, 87125. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed January 31, 2001

Stuart -- Robert F. Stuart, age 65, rancher and thoroughbred horse trainer and breeder, passed away January 26, 2001 at his home on the Jocko River near Arlee, MT. Bob was born December 4, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Max J. and Mildred C. Stuart. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Arlee; two sons, Clinton C. Stuart, Edmond, OK and R. Scott Stuart, Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters, Jennifer M. Saavedra, Monrovia, CA and Sandra E. Jenners, Kailua, HI; and nine grandchildren; he is also survived by his brother, Dr. Frank C. Stuart, Miami, FL; and former wife, Mary Ellen Stuart, Phoenix, AZ. Reared in Albuquerque, NM. Bob was a leader in many areas. He farmed and produced professional rodeos in New Mexico until moving to Colorado in 1957 where he founded and operated the Skylark Ranch Company, Inc. in the north-central mountains near Kremmling. He pioneered the crossbreeding of Charolais cattle in Colorado, was an organizer and president of Rocky Mountain Charolais Association. In the mid-1960's, Bob began training racehorses and was a well-known trainer at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, AZ, as well as at Centennial Race Track in Denver, CO. In 1980, Bob moved the ranching operation to Montana settling near Pablo. He continued to produce and background cattle, but also became active in breeding thoroughbred racehorses. He was recognized many times as the owner of Black Mackee, one of the nation's leading sires of stakes winning horses. Known for his love of animals, stewardship of the environment, business acumen, judge of character and wit, he was liked by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at the Grogan Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jocko Valley Catholic Church, with Father Drew Maddock officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be held on the Stuart Ranch. Pallbearers will be Bud Hendrickson, Ray Norgaard, Ted Schall, Randy Hovit, Lee Hestekin, Dan Barney, Gene Starlin, and Ron Richwine. Memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Joseph Hospital Dialysis Center, 6 12th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
        Published on: Wed January 31, 2001

Thomas -- Bob Thomas, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, passed away at home on Monday, January 29, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Mary Thomas; daughters, Yvonne Bussell and husband, Dan and Jacque Mecham and husband, Steve; son, Mark Thomas and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Christopher and David Bussell, Amber and Ryan Mecham, and Eric Thomas and Amber Kirby; and by seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Emma Keesling, Mary Franchini and Teresa Sei and by brothers-in-law, Amerigo Sei, John Franchini and Frank Sanich. Bob was a veteran of World War II and retired from Sandia Labs. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 1, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
        Published on: Wed January 31, 2001

Tilton -- Dean B. Tilton, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday, January 27, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Steen and husband, Tom of Albuquerque; step-daughter, Marian Clark of Albuquerque; step-sons, Charles Carmichael and wife, Ellen of Artesia, NM, David Carmichael and wife, Sandi and Daniel Carmichael and wife, Deb, all of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four brothers; and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine. Mr. Tilton was a member of Hoffmantown Church. He served during WWII with the Army Air Force. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 a.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper Rd. NE, with Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hoffmantown Church Building Fund, 8888 Harper Rd. NE, 87111. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Wed January 31, 2001

White -- Larry D. White, 46, a resident of Albuquerque since 1998, died Saturday, January 27, 2001. He is survived by his mother, Barbara White of Albuquerque; stepson, Derrick Tharp of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughter, Malinka Tharp Smithey of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Justin Tharp, Devin Tharp, and Daishia Smithey; brother, Robert White and wife, Beverly of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Connie Jean Richman and husband, Hal of Farmington, NM; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Alfred White, October 31, 1993, brothers, Danny J. White, March 15, 1990, and Jeffery Allen White, March 11, 1979. Larry was born in Albuquerque. He joined the United States Navy on September 14, 1973. He served in the Navy for 15 years until receiving a medical discharge. Larry lived in Jacksonville, FL until moving back to Albuquerque in 1998. He was a very good mechanic, and he loved anything electronic. He loved to use his boat. Larry was extremely kind and generous and was loved by all who knew him. Services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2001, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Derrick Tharp, Robert White, Eric White, Danny White, Kelly Bingham, and Hal Richman. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
        Published on: Wed January 31, 2001

Balzerani -- Vera Balzerani passed away on January 23, 2001. Vera was born on May 31, 1911 in Frosinone, Italy to Antonio and Rosa Balzerani, one of seven children. She became a sister of the Sacre Cuore de Ges� in Rome. During World War II, she helped Jews escape German persecution. In 1960, she immigrated to the United States. She settled in Erie, PA where she taught school. After retiring, she moved to New York where she was a crossing guard in Endicott. In 1987, she moved to Albuquerque. She liked to travel and was very active in the community. Her love of life and people was infectious and she touched all those that met her. Her life was devoted to helping others. She spent her last years at Manzano del Sol Good Samaritan Village Nursing Home. She made many friends and enjoyed reading the bible to the residents. She will be remembered for her friendliness, her love of children and her never ending smile. She is survived by a brother and sister in Italy, Vetulio and Stella. We would like to thank Chad and the staff at Manzano del Sol for taking special care of this wonderful woman. Also a special thank you to the staff at Joy Junction and Healthcare for the Homeless for the years they cared for Vera. Vera will be returning to her native Italy to be buried with her family. Arrangements are being made by Aspen Funeral Alternatives. Vera will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sylvia and Veronica.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Carrillo -- Refugio A. Carrillo, 94, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2001. He was a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church. He retired from AT & SF Railroad as a trackman after many years of outstanding service. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and two sons, Tony and Johnny Carrillo. He is survived by his beloved wife, Abrana of 66 years; two daughters, Ramona Chavez and her husband, Tony of Los Lunas, Reyna Montano and her husband, Leonard of Albuquerque; his grandchildren, Johnny Talamante and his wife, Eleanore of Los Lunas, Michael Talamante and his wife, Lorraine of Rio Rancho, one very special grandson, Chris Talamante of Los Lunas, Julie A. Barela and her husband, James of Los Lunas, Kimberly Griego and her husband, Martin of Los Lunas; Isidro Romero and his wife, Pat of Albuquerque, Johnnie Romero and his wife, Marlene, Patricia Gibson and her husband, Tracy, Suzanne Romero, Denise Valerio and her husband, Joe, Christian Montano, all of Albuquerque, Rosalie Hawn and her husband, David of MI, Antonio Romero of AZ, Anthony Carrillo and his wife, Kathy, and Robert Carrillo of CA; he is also survived by his numerous loving great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the San Clemente Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at San Clemente Church. Interment will follow in the San Clemente Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny, Michael, and Chris Talamante, Martin Griego, James Barela, Isidro and Johnnie Romero, and Christian Montano. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Carroll -- John W. �Jake� Carroll, 80, a resident of Albuquerque for 42 years, died on Sunday, January 28, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Katherine B. Carroll; daughters, Margie K. Carroll of Canton, GA and Janey Carroll of Albuquerque; sisters, Betty Murdock and husband, Ed of Houston, TX and Charlotte Smithmier and husband, Claude of Canton, GA; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and golfing buddies. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Verlin Carroll, brother, James E. Carroll and daughter, Barbara Ann Carroll. He attended Emory University and graduated from University of Houston. Jake worked with the U.S. Corp. of engineers during WWII and then went to work with Shell Oil Company for 12 years. He then worked at Sandia National Lab until retiring in 1983. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Sombre del Monte Christian Church, 2528 Utah N.E. with Rev. Claude Smithmier, officiating. Should friends desire to make memorial contributions they may be made to Sombre Del Monte Christian Church, 2528 Utah Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Richard Andes, Karl Waibel, Paul Stanford, William Moyers, Dr. Brooks Gauert, Arnold Weinstein, William Norwood, Doug Walker, Leroy Lindblom, John Hilliard and James R. Flournoy. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Daves -- Ruth P. Daves, 95, died on January 28, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Memphis, TX and was a resident of Amarillo, TX for 25 years before moving to Albuquerque to be near her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack M. Daves in 1997 and by two grandsons, Ricky and Rodney Streu. She is survived by her children, Wanda Streu of Albuquerque and Orville McVee and wife, Ellen of Aztec, NM; a sister, Ruby Spanilli of Clayton, NM; four grandchildren, Steve Shaw, Karen S. Clements, Luanne G. Rhodes and Randy Streu; six great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2001 with Services following at 4:00 p.m. in Chapel of Sandia with Pastor Rick Donaho of New Covenant Church officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2001 in Amarillo, TX at Memorial Park Cemetery. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Davis -- Clemestine Davis, age 77, passed away Saturday evening, January 26, 2001. She was born on June 27, 1923 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was joined in marriage to John A. Davis on December 23, 1939. To this union was born three daughters and two sons, Shirley (Spencer) DePauw, Washington, Illinois, Edna Holbrook and friend, Ron Gutierrez, Albuquerque, Audrey (David) Moore, Albuquerque, John (Lisa) Davis Jr., Clarksville, Tenn and Charles (Carmaine) Davis, Bossier City, Louisiana; one brother, Wellford Burklow, Valparaiso, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Edna Hobbs, Elizabethtown, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Davis of 48 years. She resided in Southern Illinois from the time her marriage until 1960 when the family moved to Grants, NM. She and her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1971 to be near her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her lifes pleasure was helping other people. Her generosity and willingness to help friends and neighbors was felt by all that knew her. She never met a stranger. Visitation will take place Monday, January 29, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of the Strong-Thorne Mortuary and interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001