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Sanchez -- Carolyn "Kay" Sanchez, 41, a life long resident of Belen, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2001. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Carolyn was a 1978 Belen High School graduate who went on to the University of Albuquerque to pursue a nursing career. She worked for Presbyterian Hospital for seven years. She was also a volunteer worker for the Casa Manzano Counciling, helping kids. Carolyn was an avid bowler for the Hub City Bowling League, bowling for Ray's Fire Extinguisher team for over nineteen years. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Albert in 1946 and Anthony in 1992. Carolyn is survived by her parents, Gregorio "Greg" and Ida Sanchez; six siblings, Mary and her husband, Pete Chavez of Los Lunas, Raymond and his wife, Shirley of Los Trujillos, Yemalda and her husband, Frank of Mesa, Arizona, Debbie and her husband, John Rael of Los Trujillos, Ivy and her husband, Ernest Lee of Belen, and Cindy Sanchez of Jarales. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews whom she considered her children, Patty Salazar, Delbert and Greg Chavez, Jeon, Gwen, and Jamie Sanchez, Frankie III, Aaron and Eric Lopez, Patrick, and Joylynn Rael, Judith and Anthony Perea, and Selena Antonio, she is also survived by her many great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and her two very dear and close friends, Carmen Silva and Patsy Garley. A Viewing will be held Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with Interment following. Pallbearers will be Frank and Eric Lopez, Delbert and Greg Chavez, Jamie Sanchez and Patrick Rael. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N Main St. Belen, NM
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Sanchez -- Ernestina Sanchez, born on December 28, and left this world for the gates of Heaven on January 27, 2001. Born in Jarales in 1912 to Fidelis Castillo Sanchez and Nicolas P. Sanchez and the oldest of eight children. She follows her parents, her two sisters, Eutimia and Estanislada, and her brothers, Julio, Richard, and Guillermo to Jesus in Heaven. She began her teaching career after she graduated from Belen High School teaching a summer class in Silver City, NM. Her father quite his poorly paid job at the State Convention since the law allowed only one government job to a family during the depression and became a farmer. He wanted Ernestina to continue her profession as a teacher. Ernestina gave all her earnings to her family to help them all survive the depression. Her first assignment was in Seboyeta, NM and Grants, NM was next. These were all one room, multi-grade schools. Later, she taught for many years in the Belen Public Schools and became a principal at the Jarales School. During that time, principals taught a classroom and ran the school. Much of her teaching career, she took classes to get her BA and later her Masters Degree in Education. She taught and influenced many students over her thirty-year career. She was known to be a remarkable, excellent, caring teacher and principal. After retiring, she continued to be actively involved with other charities and organizations. She was also an active member with the American Association of University Women (AAUW). She was very active with Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She was an extraordinary minister and volunteered her services every Sunday until she became disabled. She preformed many other jobs with the church including a principalship for St. Mary's Parochial School in Belen. She was a world traveler visiting such places as Europe, The Holy Lands, Alaska, and Tahiti. She shared her travels and knowledge with her students through photography. She was an artist involved in the Belen Senior Citizen Center and an active member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Society until she died. She was a part of Belen's history, a historian in her own right about the history and people of Belen and surrounding areas. She was generous, kind, and good. She was very loved and will be missed greatly by her two surviving brothers, Edward Sanchez of Albuquerque; Guillermo Sanchez of CA; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. A Viewing will be held on Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, with Interment in Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. May God's love, kindness, and protection follow her to the mansion especially prepared for her by Jesus, as promised to each of us in the New Testament. There will be a reception to honor her in Belen's Parish Hall after the services. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Satchez -- John Satchez, 89, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, January 27, 2001. John was born February 7, 1911 in Louisiana. He moved to Albuquerque in 1943. John was a master carpenter and artist. He built many homes in the Albuquerque area. He and Stanley owned their own business, Satchez Brothers Construction Company. John helped with the building of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Broadway and Pacific. He also built a bedroom set that was raffled off by the church to help with the building expenses. He also worked for Urban Renewal of Albuquerque before he retired. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie Satchez, son, John D. Stachez, Jr., granddaughter, Jennie Marie Lind, brothers, Joseph, Leo, Stanley, and Alverest Satchez, and sister, Lucille Thomas. He is survived by his loving daughters, Frances Salazar, Theresa (Honey) Knevitt and husband, Robert; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Final Viewing will be held this morning at Garcia Mortuary from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, located on the corner of Broadway and Pacific. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Michael Salazar, Dominic Salazar, Tony Lind, Christopher Lind, Lisa Lucero, and Jimmy Ray Satches. Honorary bearers will be Manuel Salazar, Andrew Jaramillo, Carlos Ray Salazar, Joseph Satchez, and Brian Lind. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Small -- Dr. Ella May Small, 89, an Albuquerque resident since 1962, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2001. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2001, at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Rev. Mike Linville and Dr. Tom Collins, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE. Pallbearers will include William Ridgon, Gary Roger, Bob Moyer, Rob Worley and Fred Alonso. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Literature International, P. O. Box 4060, Ontario, CA 91761-1003.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

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: Tue January 30, 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, 10:00 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: Tue January 30, 2001

Torres -- Antonia Torres, age 86, passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2001 at Anna Kasemen Hospice Center in Albuquerque. She was born, January 12, 1915 in Puerto Rico to the late Pedro and Isolina (Garcia) Santana. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Torres, Albuquerque; one son, Michael A. Torres, Albuquerque; two sisters, Petra Santana and Flora Santana both of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Abraham Santana, Albuquerque and Pedro Santana, Puerto Rico. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, January 30, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fitzgerald & Sons Funeral Directors Chapel, located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. The Mass will be celebrated Wednesday morning, January 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
        Published on: Tue January 30, 2001

Amberg -- Marjorie D. Amberg, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, January 25, 2001 after a long and difficult illness. She was born Marjorie Alice Dewey on October 13, 1919 in Monroe, MI to Pearl and Benjamin Dewey. In 1941, she married Detroit businessman, Robert S. Amberg.They raised four children in Detroit and Birmingham, MI where they lived until Robert's death in 1995 when Marge relocated to Albuquerque to live with her daughter and granddaughter. She was a lifetime member of the Christ Child Society, the Junior Group of Goodwill Industries and the D.A.R. Marge was always surrounded by a circle of close, loving friends and family. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy A. Graham and husband, Dean of Petoskey, MI and Joan K. Amberg of Albuquerque; sons, Robert S. Amberg, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI and Richard P. Amberg of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Wendy Camilleri and husband, David, E.C. Wise, Emily Johnson, Amber Vilas, Dakota Amberg Morillo and great grandchildren, Christina, Kathryn, Michael and John Camilleri. Also survived by her sister-in-law Blanche Amberg Fitzpatrick and nephew, Tom Amberg Fitzpatrick and wife, Anne all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her only sister Kathryn Dewey. Memorial Services will be held in Birmingham, MI at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has already taken place.
        Published on: Sun January 28, 2001

Bedeaux -- Mary Myer Bedeaux, 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, January 25, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Jim Bedeaux; son, Roy Bedeaux and wife, Martha; daughter, Michele Wetherill and husband, Rhys, all of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Daniel, Clay, Adria, Colleen and Richard; and one sister, Elsie Bell and husband, John of Corpus Christi, TX. Mrs. Bedeaux was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She graduated from Albuquerque High School. Cremation has taken place and family will receive friends Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the family home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, 87102 or American Cancer Society, Attn: Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun January 28, 2001

Bourguignon-Birner -- A fifth generation ends with the peaceful death of the Birner family matriarch, Inez Bourguignon-Birner, 98 years old, on Thursday, January 25, 2001. She was born in San Marcial, NM on March 1, 1902, and later moved to Belen in 1944. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, a proud member of the Blessed Sacrament Society and the Sacred Heart League. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Birner in 1978, two sons, Eddie in 1949, Nestor in 1960, and one great-grandson, Edward in 1998. Inez is survived by her three loving children, John Birner and wife, Celia, Charles Birner, Sr. and wife, Sharon, all from Albuquerque, Sara and husband, Roy Storey from Belen; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Viewing will be held on Sunday, 5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be recited on Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen with Interment following in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be all of her loving grandchildren. Romero Funeral Home, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sun January 28, 2001