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OETTING, PATRICIA MIERA YOUNG Age 75, passed away after a courageous fight with cancer on May 11, 2013. She has made the journey home to be with her loved ones which have gone before her. Patricia M. Oetting was born on October 30, 1937 to Stephen Maurice Miera and Carmen Baca Miera in Albuquerque, NM. Patricia was one of seven children. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1955 and went on to the Regina School of Nursing. She took a detour from completing her nursing degree in 1957 and married the father of her children, Dwight R. Fulton. They began their family and traveled throughout Europe for the next three years. Upon returning to the states, they lived in various parts of the United States and completed their family. Patricia went back to college in 1968 and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a degree in the Allied Health Sciences. She was the recipient of the nationwide Mead Johnson Fellowship. Patricia later went on to complete her registered nursing degree. She worked in the medical field, as a respiratory therapist, physician's assistant, registered nurse specializing in surgical procedures, and nurse practitioner. Patricia took great pride in her medical career and her children. She returned to New Mexico in 1991 to be close to her mother and sisters. During her retirement years, Patricia could be found working in her garden, painting, playing the piano, and creating porcelain dolls. Many of her paintings and dolls were displayed in the state fair and were the recipient of awards. Patricia became very active in Meadowlark Senior Center. She loved to dance and was involved in the Senior Olympics for dance where she and her friends won gold medals. She loved to learn and enrolled in various language courses, and yes fishing. She was very social and loved people. Patricia is survived by her children, Elaine (Michael) Crombie of California, Matteo (Michelle) Fulton of California/Mexico, Cynthia (Alfred) Fineberg of Arizona, and Andrew (Amanda) Fulton of Delaware; her grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel, and Allyson Crombie of California, Teo, Nico, and Robert Fulton of Mexico, Jon Thomas Young of Delaware, Cynthia Proetzel of Delaware, Noelle Zimdahl of Hawaii, Molly, Andrew Jr., Aaron, and Laura Fulton; she was also blessed with eight great grandchildren. Patricia also leaves behind her loving sisters, Lucille Miera, Edna O?Laughlin, and Antonia Light; brother-in-law, Bud Light; her cousins, Evelyn Gutierrez and Rose Silva; and numerous nieces and nephews; and of course her family of friends. She was preceded in death by her sons, Stephen Patrick Fulton and David Lee Fulton; her father, Stephen M. Miera; mother, Carmen B. Miera; brothers, Stephen Miera, Jr., and David Miera; sister, Rosalind Perea; and brothers-in-law, Vito Miera, and Archie Perea. Our family would like to thank June Stein of Hospice Compassus for her loving care of our mom. A celebration memorial will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice or the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Please visit our online guest book for Patricia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
PACHMAN, ALFRED age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 5, 2013. Mr. Pachman is survived by his children, Michelle Pachman, and Darrin Pachman; brother, David Pachman; grandchildren, Shoshna Pachman and Rissah Asdefa. Mr. Pachman was as Veteran of the U.S. Army. A Committal Service will be Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Veterans Medical Center , Albuquerque, NM. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
KRAWIC, LEOPOLD age 78, known to his family and friends as Leo, passed away on May 27, 2013, and was laid to rest May 30, 2013. Leo was born in Candor, New York and lived most of his life in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Leo always put his family and God first. Leo is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline Krawic; daughter, Annette Krawic; sons, Floyd Krawic and wife, Carla, and Vincent Krawic; grandchildren, Brandon, Nicole, Kristopher, Shania, and Justin. Leo was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. He retired from the computer industry working as a subcontractor for the DOE and Sandia Labs working on computer mainframes. As a community leader, Leo served as the Fire Chief for Districts Eight and Four of the Bernalillo County Fire Department from 1960 to 1990 during which he founded the Bernalillo Aquatic Rescue Team. He was very active in his local Catholic Church, Church of the Ascension, as well as many churches around Albuquerque. As a member of his community Leo was a Boy Scout leader for several years as well as a coordinator for the South Valley Little League. Leo's hobbies included restoring vintage tractors and working around the families houses. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
POLING, MALCOLM K. (MAC) Mac was born on Nov. 22, 1941 in Oklahoma City, OK. He peacefully passed away on June 4, 2013 in Albuquerque after a short illness. Mac was recently retired from the medical supply industry where he had worked for over 45 years. He was the #1 fan of the Lobos and was a dedicated, active member of the UNM Lobo Club. He was also a volunteer Assemblyman in the Town of Cochiti Lake where he lived. When he wasn't promoting the Lobos or working to improve his community, Mac loved to camp with his family in his beloved New Mexico and Colorado mountains. Mac was preceded in death by his parents, Thornton Harlan and Diana Keith Poling. He is survived by his wife, Helen of the home; two sons, Ollie and Keith Poling of Rio Rancho; a daughter, Julie Place and husband John of Manteca, CA; two step-daughters, CeCe Jaramillo and Husband Anthony, Allyson Laberge and husband Bryan, all of Rio Rancho; and his sister, Melinda Poling Goemaat and husband Bob of Piedmont, OK. Mac had ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two dogs, Lilly and Rosie, who were an important part of his family. Mac will always be remembered for his outgoing personality, wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. He was a devoted father, grandfather, husband and brother and was a friend to everyone he met. He will be missed. A memorial to Mac will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
HENDRICKSON, GORDON Age 77, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2013. Mr. Hendrickson was born in Mandan, ND and resided there on a farm until he was 15, then the family moved to Montana. He graduated from Huntley Project High School in Warden, MT and Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT. He served as Physical Director at the YMCA in Ellensburg, WA, Seattle, WA, Salem, OR and Santa Barbara, CA. He also served on special contract as Executive Director in Rosewell, NM and El Paso, TX. After leaving the YMCA in Santa Barbara, Gordon began a family business with NeoLife home health products which prospered well for 13 years in CA and Las Cruces, NM, during which time the Hendricksons served on the NeoLife national board which did mediation between their customers and distributors. While living in Albuquerque, he served briefly as Director of the NM Spina Bifida Assn. and as a Community Planner with the NM State Children, Youth and Families Dept. in Magdalena, NM. He joined Kiwanis International in 1958 and it became his life's passion. He held every office at the local level, chaired many committees and special events. He was involved in District positions and committees and in 2001/2002, he was elected Governor of the SW District of Kiwanis International. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, Gordon served as the Executive Director of the International Academy of Metabology, a non-profit organization of medical professionals interest in the link between nutrition, metabolism and disease. Mr. Hendrickson served 12 years on the board of Keep New Mexico Beautiful and, since surviving pancreatic cancer in 2001, was active with People Living Through Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy; sons, Terry (Juanita) of Camarillo, CA, Michael of Albuquerque, NM, Thor (Robin) of Brentwood, TN; daughters, Ann Janelle Welch (Eric) of Ft. Collins, CO, and Cami Jaquette of Albuquerque. He has eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving him is a brother, Lyle (Nancy) of Ocala, FL; his sister, Karen Eickelberg (Jere) of Bozeman, MT; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Elegante Hotel, 2020 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, 10:00am - 12 noon. Donations may be made to Southwest District Foundation, Kamp Kiwanis Unrestricted, c/o Jim Sowers, 5318 Kings Row, NE, Alb., NM 87109.
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
LOPEZ, ANDREW LEO January 10, 1948 - May 28, 2013 Tuesday, May 28 Andrew Leo Lopez (65) the eldest son of Josephine and Elijio Lopez was found dead from natural causes in his home by his supporters for his Middle Rio Grande Conservancy Board campaign. Educated with an MBA from Stanford and certified as a CPA, in his work, Andrew saved money and simplified complex matters in general practice, tax defense, litigation services, land use litigation, oil & gas, business valuation, and government relations. Andrew Leo Lopez served as the New Mexico Legislature Lobbyist for the Town of Atrisco Grants. Andrew, the eldest of nine children, worked full time at Sandia Labs while he attended UNM helping support his family as a young man. Andrew was recently elected as Chair of Ward 14B of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, and served on the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Andrew Leo Lopez's sudden passing has been a surprise to us all and he will be missed. Donations in Andrew Leo Lopez's memory may be given to the Salvation Army, his mother's favorite charity. Rosary is 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 11, at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
LEE, JOYCE HESLA Joyce Lee, age 88, died June 3, 2013, in Albuquerque, NM, after a long decline due to dementia. Joyce was born May 5, 1925, on a farm near Wakonda, SD, to parents Inman A. and Agnes Brendsel Hesla. She attended Pleasant Dell country school, Augustana Academy (high school), Canton, SD, and studied at both the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, and Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, graduating from Augustana in 1946. In 1948, Joyce married G. Orion (Luby) Lee, a classmate at Augustana. Prior to her marriage, Joyce taught high school English and music in Watertown, SD, and Luverne, MN. She and Luby taught together in Hull, IA, from 1948-50, after which Joyce took a "break" to raise four children. During this time the family lived in Boulder, CO, and Marshall and Duluth, MN, moving to Willmar, MN, in 1959. In 1965, she resumed teaching music, first at Willmar Junior High School for three years, then in several elementary schools until she retired in 1986. An active member of Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar, she sang in the adult choir, directed the Confirmation Girls Choir, and served in numerous other capacities. In 2001 Joyce relocated to Albuquerque, living her last seven years at the Garland House where she received loving, excellent care. In addition to music, Joyce loved being with her family; many vacations were spent with her parents, children, siblings, and extended family on the home farm in southeastern South Dakota. In retirement she enjoyed travel across the country to visit her grandchildren and to attend elderhostels. Having grown up during the Depression, Joyce learned to be frugal. She could sew, knit, mend, and generally figure out how to get a little more mileage out of everything. She and Luby enjoyed happy and relaxing summers sailing, swimming, and biking at their lake home near Willmar, prior to Luby's death in 1985. Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents and three of her siblings, Arlene Hamilton, Helen Heihn, and Inman Hesla. She is survived by her children, Don Lee (Nan McGrane), St. Paul, MN; Becky Lee (Dan Rader), Albuquerque; Andrea Lee, Albuquerque; and Rolf Lee (Jenny-King Turko), San Francisco. She is also survived by one brother, Loren Hesla, Tyler, TX; six grandchildren, Hannah Lee, Anders Lee, Katie Rader, Mark Rader, Emma Lee, and Rose Lee; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial services will be held in Albuquerque at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 16, at 4:00 pm and at Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar, on Friday, July 5, at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, on Monday, July 8, at 10:00 am. Memorial gifts may be made to Vinje Lutheran Church or to the Augustana College.
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
MONCAYO, MANUEL SEFERINO 46 of Edgewood, died Thursday June 6th from his 5 year battle with cancer. Born, March 14, 1967 in Alamogordo, NM. Survived by his wife of 24 years, Erica Moncayo and three children. Daughters, Johnese Moncayo, Rebekah Moncayo and son Seferino Moncayo. His parents Johnnie and Dolores Moncayo and In-laws Simon and Marta Delgado, Siblings: Cindy Moncayo, John and Deb Moncayo, Richard and Tina Fouch, Matthew and Sandra Moncayo, Virginia Moncayo, Mark and Vanessa Moncayo, Rhonda Moncayo. In-laws: Kenny Chavez, Cynthia Romero, Ron Chavez, Robert and Yolanda Herrera, David and Elena Velasco, Preciliano Narvaiz as well as many nephews and nieces including great-nephews and great-nieces. Manuel was a graduate of Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM class of 1986. Later in his adult life he moved his family and settled in Edgewood, NM. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and trained many who admired his hard work. Manuel served his hometown Church Crossroads Bible Fellowship for the past 10 years, coached and mentored youth baseball and football teams in Moriarty, NM. He was also a loyal Washington Redskins fan. Manuel had a great passion for the great outdoors, he loved to hunt, and he raised cattle as well as other livestock and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of ranching with his family and friends. He was a true cowboy. A Viewing is scheduled for Sunday, June 9th, 4PM- 6PM at Crossroads Bible Fellowship 2412 Old Route 66 Edgewood, NM, and Funeral Services Monday June 10th 1PM at the Moriarty Civic Center 202 Broadway, Moriarty, NM 87035. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty, NM
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
CHAVEZ, CLORINDA "CORDY" Age 86, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2013 at Manzano Del Sol Retirement Community in Albuquerque, NM. Cordy was born and lived in Belen where she resided until she and her husband Al moved to Manzano del Sol 16 years ago. Services will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Santa Fe, NM. A Rosary will be recited at 9:15 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:45 am at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community (#11 College Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87508, 505-473-4200, www.smdlp.org). Interment will follow at 1:30 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Cordy's name to Mazano del Sol, 5201 Roma Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. To read a full obituary please go to: www.riversidefunerals.com
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
PRIDHAM, DOUGLAS WILLARD died June 5, 2013, in Albuquerque, N.M. Born June 26, 1936, in Portsmouth, N.H., Doug served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 26 years and retired from the University of New Mexico. He is remembered as a loving, friendly, cheerful, kind, gentle, generous and patriotic man who loved to tell stories. He left his mark by inspiring others to learn and tell stories of their own. He lived every day to its fullest, was a gentleman to the end, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Doug leaves behind wife, Elizabeth Pridham; two children and their spouses, Jill Stallcup (Michael), and Peter Pridham (Maryhelen); one brother, Sherman Pridham, and family; one sister, Beryl Claybaugh, and family; his grandchildren, Katie Stallcup, Laura Samples, Peggy Esqiubel-Baca, Patricia Esquibel; great-granddaughter, Collett Gallegos; special cousins, Linda Kolle (Ed), and Margie Collins (Bob); many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many more family and friends. Special thanks to his many doctors through the years, as well as UNMH-MICU. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 11th. Arrangements through Riverside Funeral Home.
Published on: Sun June 09, 2013
