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Ortega -- Espiridion (Speedy) Leodoro Ortega, 87, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away Sunday, January 21, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sotera on May 5, 2000. A life long resident of Albuquerque, Mr. Ortega moved from Montoya, NM. he graduated from Tucumcari High School, and then proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. In 1950, he moved his family to Albuquerque where he was employed by the US Post Office until his retirement in 1970. He is survived by his children, Rita Sergeant and husband, Jim VanBlyenburgh, Olivia Ortega and John Abrams of Albuquerque, Ralph Ortega and Mary Serna of Grants, NM, Barbara Arrambide and husband, Jesse Arrambide of El Paso, TX. Surviving sisters, are, Adelina Ortega and Ramona Gonzales of Albuquerque, Tere Martinez of Tucumcari, NM; brothers, Ernesto Ortega of Albuquerque, Tony Ortega of Tucumcari, NM; 13 grandchildren, Gabriel and Rick Blea, Russell Milligan, Tammy LaFrance, Kimberly Summers, Sonia Jones, Vincent, Chris and Jennifer Ortega, Michele Serna, Jake, Julian and Carolyn Arrambide. 13 great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces and friends. Rosary Services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and a Mass Thursday at 10:00 a.m. both to be held at San Felipe Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ortega will both be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military honors. Sunrise Society will be in charge of services.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Pacey -- Elizabeth Wood Pacey, 96, a resident of Albuquerque since 1942, passed away on January 23, 2001 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia P. Miller, in 1985. She is survived by her son-in-law, Donald D. Miller and his wife, Valerie of Ruidoso, NM; her granddaughter, Janelle Miller Johnson and husband, Phillip of Albuquerque; her grandson, Jay-Alan Miller of Rome, Italy; and her great-grandchildren, Cynthia Jennice & Jay Kory Johnson both of Albuquerque. Elizabeth was born in Anthony, Kansas and was a graduate of Emporia Teacher's College. She taught several adult education business courses in the early years of TVI and was a retired Federal Civil Service employee. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in Carter Hall at La Vida Llena Retirement Center with Dr. Paul Debenport and The Reverend Carl Soderberg of First Presbyterian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either The Menaul School Foundation or to the First Presbyterian Church Sunbonnet Shop in Albuquerque. A special thanks to the residents and staff of La Vida Llena for their sixteen years of service and friendship to Elizabeth and her family. Arrangements by Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Reinacher -- Donald Richard Reinacher, 68, died in Albuquerque on January 21, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Ester Reinacher and by his step-father, Walter Hartlieb. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia Reinacher; children, Robby Reinacher and wife, Sherri, Bobby Reinacher and wife, Vicki and Donna Garcia and husband, Ronald, all of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Johanna, Danetta, Kaylarea, Koury, and Shanya Reinacher and Jeffrey and Daniel Garcia; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. today at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2001 in Chapel of Sandia with Rev. Everett Smith of Valley Gospel Assembly of God officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Richard -- Grace L. Richard, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, passed away at her home on January 20, 2001. She was born on June 1, 1928 in Wolverton, MN, the daughter of Lars and Kari Nygaard. She is survived by her husband, Daniel F. Richard, whom she married on December 27, 1948 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo, ND. She is also survived by three sons, Ronnie Richard, his wife Tina, sons, Ryan, Aaron, and daughter, Corey; Allen Richard, sons, Donovan, AJ and daughter, Faith; and Randy Richard; two daughters, Barbara Andre and her husband, Michael; Jennifer Millard and daughter, Danielle, and son, Joseph, all of Albuquerque; brother, Allen Nygaard, of Bellfield, ND; and sister, Pearl Lange, of Minneapolis, MN; nieces, nephews and other family members including Rosie Flath, Ilene Morrosetti, Ramona Owen, Jimmy Rowen and Pauline Frahm; and best friend, Jeannie Faifer. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE, with Father Anthony Bolman, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Grace's memory to Loving Hands of Hospice, 5400 Gibson SE, Bldg 18, 87108. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors are in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Sanchez -- Mr. Felix G. Sanchez, 80, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 23, 2001. Mr. Sanchez is the beloved husband of 55 years to Mrs. Bersabe Sanchez. He is also survived by a daughter, Maria D. Sanchez; two sisters, Emma Madesen and Christina Morales; a brother, Joe G. Sanchez; a brother-in-law, Oracio Maez and wife, Helen; sister-in-law, Emily Brendon and husband, Rod; friends, Kim Meyer and Loggie Carrasco and many other friends. Mr. Sanchez was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m., Linda Sedillo and Lucille Maez reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with final viewing at the church after 9:30 a.m., Father Jack, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be Steve Olivas, Michael Maez, Leroy Baca, Keith Chavez, Richard Cutter and Anthony Armijo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Sauter -- Ronald B. Sauter, 64, a resident of Albuquerque for 27 years, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 22, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Julie Sauter; daughters, Elizabeth McIntyre and husband, John, and Kimberly Sauter; son, Stephen Sauter and wife, JoAnn; granddaughters, Monica and Lindsay Ryan, Amber and Krysta Sanchez; grandsons, Sean and Nicholas McIntyre, all of Albuquerque; brother, Herbert Sauter and wife, June of Ocala, FL; sister-in-law, Lori Wells and husband, Ray of Las Vegas, NV and brother-in-law, Robert Hudson and wife, Andrea of Turlock, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Edna Sauter and infant son, Gregory Bernard Sauter. He served in the United States Air Force for over 26 years, which included a tour in Vietnam. Ron retired as Senior Enlisted Advisor of Kirtland AFB in 1982. He received many awards and citations during his career including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal. Following his Air Force career he was a Life Insurance Agent with New York Life Insurance Company. Ron was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and a very generous and loving man. Ron loved golf and especially loved traveling with his wife to Las Vegas and Florida. He loved life and his family to the fullest. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 25, 2001, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. N.E. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 26, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior. Burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Schneider -- Josef F. Schneider, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque for 31 years, died on January 19, 2001. He was born on October 27, 1919 in Munich, Germany, where he grew up and after serving in World War II, completed his education. In 1956, he emigrated to Alamogordo, NM to work at Holloman Air Force Base, and moved to Albuquerque in 1970 to work at Kirtland Airfoce Base. Josef is survived by his wife, Edith; daughter, Sabine and husband, David Boruff and their children, Max and Joshua, all of Albuquerque; son, Thomas Schneider and wife, Alexis, of Topenga, CA. Josef was an active member of his church and the community. He taught computer classes at Bear Canyon Senior Citizen's Center and played violin in the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra. After his retirement in 1989, he continued to be a member of and edit the newsletter for the Instrumentation Society of America. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution Place NE, Suite 120, Albuquerque, NM 87110. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, with Father Normand Falardeau, Celebrant.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Schoolcraft -- Eva Alderete Schoolcraft, 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away at her home on January 20, 2001. She was born on January 24, 1926 to the late Baltazar and Manuelita (Aragon) Alderete. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Eva is survived by her husband, Edward A. Schoolcraft; daughter, Yvonne Schoolcraft; sisters, Ruth Alderete and Chona Barela; brothers, Henry and Larry Alderete, all of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven, 5310 Claremont Ave NE. A Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 10:00 a.m., also at Queen of Heaven. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Sedillo -- Martha Marie Sedillo, 87, went home to be with our Lord Monday, January 22, 2001 at her home with her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren at her side. She is survived by her daughter, Betty A. Standifer of Albuquerque; son, James Reeder of Ohio; stepson, Nick I. Sedillo of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Floyd A. Stephens, Jr. and wife, Ellen, Melva M. Santiago, James E. Stephens, Debra Marks and her husband, Steve all of Albuquerque, Karen S. Bivins of Fountain, CO, and SSgt. Michael D. Standifer; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild due in April. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isais �Blackie� Sedillo in 1997. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 24, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Prayer Service will be held Thursday, January 25, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary Lomas Blvd. Interment will be follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her great granddaughters, Claire Stephens, Rose Mueller, Victoria Stephens, Theresa Stephens, Veronica Cormier and Alberta Stephens. Honorary pallbearers will be Jennifer Ramirez, Christina Bencomo, Nichole Cormier and Jamie Stephens. Friends may visit French Mortuary � Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, January 24, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. until time of Rosary.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001

Velarde -- Lugarda Velarde, 95, born in Abiqiu, NM on May 19, 1905, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2001. Resident of Albuquerque since 1952, she was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Antonio Velarde. She was one of 14 children. She is survived by five daughters, Lucille and husband, Javier Quintana, Olivia and husband, Darrell Cook, Grace and Ernie Callejas, Judy and husband, Sebastian Chavez, Erlinda and husband, Scott Beebe; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; also a sister, Felice Roybal of Santa Fe, NM. following the cremation, a Rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. on January 25, 2001 at the Church of the Risen Savor. 7701 Wyoming NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. following the Rosary by Father Olona interment following Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert, Dave Kevin, Michael, Randy, Andrew, Chris, Kathy and Denise.
        Published on: Wed January 24, 2001