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BANISTER, JEANNE F. Long term resident Jeanne F. Banister, 89, entered into rest on June 6th, 2013 at the Montebello on Academy. She is survived by her children, sons John C. and Stephen J. of Albuquerque, daughter Gayle F. Jarpe and husband Steven, of Prescott Valley, Arizona. She is also survived by her beloved grandsons Joel and Kyle Jarpe and niece Carol Buol of the Dallas area. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Gertrude, her brother Edward, her sister Helen and her husband of 56 years, John R. Banister. Jeanne was born on September 8th, 1923 in South Bend, Indiana. While she was young, the family relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, so that her father could accept an accountant's position with the Wabash Railroad. After graduating from Webster Groves High School, Jeanne pursued a bachelor's degree in Home Equipment in the School of Home Economics at Iowa State College (now University) in Ames. Completing her degree, she returned to St. Louis where she was employed by the Union Electric Company for several years as a home economist. Desiring to further her education, Jeanne returned to Iowa State for graduate school. While there, at a dance where the band played "Some Enchanted Evening", she met a physics graduate student, John Banister. They courted and subsequently married, with Jeanne completing her master's degree. As her new husband completed his doctorate, she worked as a teaching assistant. Upon John's graduation, they moved to Albuquerque in April of 1953, so that he could become a physicist with Sandia Corporation. Children soon began to follow, first John and Stephen, then Gayle. A devoted mother, Jeanne enjoyed entertaining her young children with novelty songs, "Da Twee, Widdle Fishies" being a favorite. Her church was important to Jeanne and she was for several decades, a member of Central United Methodist. She was active in the United Methodist Women's group (UMW), serving as an officer including terms as Albuquerque Regional Treasurer and President. She also served on the UMW Foundation Board and the Board of Global Ministries. A passion that Jeanne and her husband John shared was travel. They journeyed to Europe, Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand, with Norway being a special place for them. Jeanne was an avid reader of mystery novels having read all of the Agatha Christe and Tony Hillerman books. Her family wishes to thank the healthcare staff at the Montebello and those of Presbyterian Hospice for their care and kindness to Jeanne at a difficult time in her life. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The location will be Central United Methodist Church at 201 University Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Joy Junction, the United Methodist Children's Home or Doctors Without Borders. Please visit our online guestbook for Jeanne at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
KIRK, JAYNE 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, returned home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Orville Kirk; daughters Pamela Jackson, Janeen Kirk, and Judith Kirk; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Norman Pickering and wife, Ruthanne; and sister Mary Wilson. Jayne was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled in July at First United Methodist Church. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Meal Program, First UMC, 314 Lead SW, Albuquerque 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Jayne at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
STEWART, LAWRENCE WILFRED Born February 1, 1922, in Minnesota, passed away June 3, 2013, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 91. Lawrence served in the Pacific Theater during WWII as a flight engineer, flying 35 missions with a top-notch crew. After the war, he attended Michigan Technological University and received a mechanical engineering degree. He and his wife, Jeanette (nee Fowler) moved to Roswell, and later to Albuquerque, where he worked as a safety engineer for the Air Force Weapons Lab until retirement in the mid-80s. Lawrence loved flying, making models, rock hunting, and gardening. While he could be stubborn as a mule, he was unfailingly kind-hearted and generous. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette. Survivors include daughter Patricia Van Deusen and son-in-law Stuart; grandson Ian; and sister Corinne Stewart; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 beginning at 5:00 pm, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 pm at FRENCH -Lomas. A Service will be held at FRENCH - Lomas on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Those wishing to honor Lawrence's memory may make donations to the Michigan Tech Fund, 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931, indicating on the memo line that the donation is for the Jeanette Fowler Stewart Scholarship Fund in memory of Lawrence W. Stewart, or visit www.MTU.edu/giving Please visit our online guest book for Lawrence at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
STEVENS, RUTH EDITH SCHULZ 8/13/1932 - 6/2/2013 Ruth passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter, Pat, her son-in-law, Allen and friends by her side on June 2, 2013. She was born the daughter of Otto and Martha Guddat Schulz on August 13, 1932 in Memel, Germany, a small city renamed Klaipeda in what is now Lithuania, situated at the mouth of the Dane River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. Her favorite childhood memories are of paddling in the Baltic Sea. During WWII, Ruth narrowly escaped from Germany with her family when the Russians invaded. In 1954, Ruth moved to New York. She was very proud of becoming a U. S. citizen. Ruth moved to Albuquerque in 1974 where she met and married Colonel John Stevens, USMC. They were both actively involved in the Officer's Club functions on Kirtland Air Force Base. Until recently, she never missed meeting her friends for weekly exercise at the Sandia Base Pool. Ruth is survived by her children Patricia (Allen) Erwin, John (Peggy) Stevens; grandchildren LaRena Sartin, John (Nikki) Stevens, Jeff (Allison) Stevens, Scott (Maria) Stevens; great-grandchildren Loren Jada Sartin, Logan, Sydney, Olive, Jake, Axl, and John Stevens, sister Hannelore (Karl-Heinz) Weber, brother Wilfried Schulz; and numerous nephews and nieces. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John W. Stevens, II; daughter Margaret Sartin; and sister Christl Forbus. She will be remembered as a courageous, proud patriot and a spunky, humorous, loving mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. Graveside services and burial will be at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Ruth at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
TAYLOR, DOROTHY L. Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She is survived by cousin, Mildred Johnson; daughter, Sandra J. Williams; son, Millard Blacknall, grandchildren, Gerome Williams, Gaylon Taylor, Tiffany Edwards, Cody Williams, Dayle Perry, Denise Perry, Bryan Dorsey; and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband E. B. Taylor and parents. Special thanks to Pastor Kimberly Kinsey from Christ United Methodist Church. Private family services were held. Please visit our online guest book for Dorothy at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
SCHMIDT, DON Born in West Virginia on April 29, 1935. After his High School graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He worked predominantly as a Nuclear weapons maintenance officer and held appropriate Top Secret Clearances. Due to his professionalism, flawless judgment, superior instructional abilities and competence, and high personal standards, he ended his 20 year military career as a Chief Warrant Officer IV in the Inspections Directorate, Field Command, Defense Nuclear Agency. While in service to his country, he was awarded 1st Oak Leaf Cluster to the Joint Services Commendation Medal and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster to the Army Commendation Medal. After his military retirement, he started his 2nd career at GTE Lenkurt/Siemens. He began as a line worker and demonstrating the same attributes as he had in his military career quickly attained the position of Manager, Instrument Support and Maintenance. He was a Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Also, during this time, he fulfilled his dream and earned his BBA magna cum laude. After disability retirement from Siemens, Don did volunteer work with the Lovelace Auxiliary for 15 years. Don touched many lives with his knowledge, humor, and caring. He appeared to be all business on the outside, but to those who knew him he was a charismatic, humorous, and compassionate man. While stationed in Fort Bliss, TX in 1956, he met a nursing student named Armida Vargas and married her 28 days later. Together they raised two daughters, Jeri and Teresa, and later welcomed Jeri's husband Anthony as a son. Don continued to be a great source of wisdom, humor, and love to his children and grandchildren Samantha, Alexis, Angela, and Amanda. After a long illness, with the comfort and compassion of Heartland Hospice, Don died peacefully at home on June 1, 2013 in the loving arms of his wife of 57 years Armida and his youngest daughter Teresa. May God grand you peace in your rest. We love you. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm at FRENCH - Lomas. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 4001 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Don at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
JUCKETT, SAMUEL HOWARD Born on May 5, 1933 and went to meet his Savior on June 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Della Gilcrease Juckett; his daughter, Debbie Coburn; son, Timothy (TJ) Howard Juckette and daughter-in-law, Leta Juckette; grandson, Ryan Coburn; granddaughter, Bethany Coburn; sister, Celestine Brown and brother, Daniel Juckette and his wife, Jeanine Juckette. He is also survived by numerous relatives and many friends. Sam was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Juckett and his mother, Sue Juckett; grandchildren, Allison Michelle Coburn, Timmy Juckette, Rebecca Juckette; and son-in-law, Rick Coburn. Sam was a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and a lifetime NRA member. He proudly served as an artilleryman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Sam was a faithful member of the Sandia Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 10:00 am at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution, Ave. NE. Burial will be on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:15 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe Street. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sandia Baptist Mission Dignity or Building Fund in Samuel's honor. Please visit our online guest book for Samuel at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
THORP, RUTH MAE August 13, 1941, passed in her home on June 6, 2013. There will be a memorial service June 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Please visit our online guestbook for Ruth at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
KUKULA, JOSEPH J. Age 89, was born July 7, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late John Kukula, Sr. and Mary Kukula. A resident of Albuquerque since 2006, he passed away June 6, 2013. He is survived by his spouse of 43 years, Carol, of Albuquerque; son, Vincent; stepson Steve Mahnke of Gallup, NM; Grandchildren Amy Thatcher of Moriarty, NM, Amanda Medoro of West Hartford, Connecticut, Sam Mahnke of Albuquerque, NM; niece Catherine Gerhart of Exton, PA and nephew John M. Kukula of Baltimore, MD; and Great-grandchildren Austin Thatcher, Savana Thatcher and Kayla Chavez. Joe is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Mary and his brother John F. Kukula. Joe was retired from Kirkland Construction and worked on many highway construction projects in California and Nevada and finished his career driving a water truck, spraying the coal piles at Long Beach harbor in California. He was a member of Construction Teamsters of Southern California. Joe loved dancing, polka music and was active in the Slovak Community in Norco, CA. Pallbearers will be Sam Mahnke, Stephen Mahnke Sr., Amy Thatcher, Amanda Medoro, Austin Thatcher, and Savana Thatcher. A Prayer Vigil will be held on Tuesday July 11, 2013 at 10:00 am French- Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE. Interment will take place at Mound Cemetery in Racine, WI. Please visit our online guestbook for Joseph at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
DUNKESON, LARRY A. Age 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dunkeson; children, Chris Dunkeson and his wife, Eva of Albuquerque and Mark Dunkeson and his, wife Julie of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Katie, Ryann, Jenna, and Nolan; and his brother, Shiloh. Larry's family was his greatest joy. He had a fulfilling career of more than 30 years with the US Fish and Wildlife Service that allowed him to "take care of all God's critters". A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m., at Hope in The Desert Episcopal Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Education Fund, c/o New Mexico Community Foundation, 502 W. Cordova Rd., Suite 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Please visit our online guest book for Larry at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
