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Carver -- Joanne M. Carver transcended to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 15, 2001. She is survived by her four children, Phyllis, Andrea, Linus and Jared, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Allan Carver, also of Albuquerque; her beloved Aunt, Grace Sullivan of Calgary Alberta Canada; cousin, Lorie Carveth and daughter, Corey and husband, Frank of Calgary Alberta Canada; many friends, colleagues and relatives in both the United States and Canada. Joanne was born in Regina Saskatchewan Canada to Phyllis M. and Joseph P. Molter, and came to New Mexico to study at New Mexico State University, then to the University of Kentucky to obtain her Masters in Psychology and finally to the University of New Mexico Law School, graduating in 1974. She became one of the first women to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in Bernalillo County. She was instrumental in rewriting New Mexico Rape Laws and later, in her private practice beginning in 1977, argued several child custody cases in which she succeeded in obtaining custody for single fathers. Joanne was in private practice from 1977 until July 13, 1999. Joanne will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to share time with her. Cremation has been performed and a private interment will be held at a later date in Regina Saskatchewan Canada, with family in attendance. A Rosary will be recited at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will also be celebrated for her at St. Charles on Saturday, March 24, 2001 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The family wishes to extend their warmest gratitude for all the prayers, generous personal assistance that was offered by many individuals during the difficult times that Joanne endured prior to her passing on.
        Published on: Wed March 21, 2001

Miller -- Edward Mason Miller, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, March 16th, 2001. Edward was born September 2, 1922, in Audobon, Iowa to Merrill and Effie Miller. He leaves behind his loving wife Erma; daughters, Doralea Lowery and husband Allen, Janis Sunderland and husband John, Pamela Wilson and Patty duPlessis, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Russ and Michael Shiplet, Jeff and Jennifer Wilson, Aimee and Eric duPlessis; five great grandchildren. Ed was the youngest brother in a family of six siblings. He spent his youth working the family farm in Iowa. He served with the 52nd Armored Division in Africa and Italy, and it was during his military life that he contracted tuberculosis and was discharged with medical disability. He returned to Iowa and operated a service station for a short time, but his illness forced him into a Veteran's Hospital in Iowa. In the meantime his brother Clair Miller moved to Albuquerque, and in 1948 convinced Ed to come to New Mexico for the healthful climate. Ed spent 3 1/2 years at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque while he recovered. In 1952, Ed moved to Farmington, NM and entered into a partnership in a sheet metal shop. When Farmington's economy took a downturn in 1955, Ed loaded up a borrowed truck with outdated sheet metal tools and headed to Albuquerque. This laid the foundation on which he built Miller Metal Co., Inc. Under Ed's astute guidance, this fledgling company became the largest and most well-respected sheet metal and HVAC contracting firm in the State. After nearly 35 years in business, Ed retired, leaving his CEO duties and responsibilities to his dear friend Keith Wilson. With the continued mentorship of Ed, Keith has successfully guided the company, and in 1995 Miller Metal Co., Inc. merged with Bonded Plumbing and became M.B.I. (Miller Bonded, Inc.) Ed Miller has had a profound impact on the mechanical industry. He dedicated much time and effort to many industry organizations, serving as charter member and president of the NM Sheet Metal Contractor's Association, member of the National Board of Directors and the College of Fellows for SMACNA (Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association), member of the Board of Directors of Associated General Contractors, Mechanical Contractors Association, NM Construction Industry Liaison Committee, Council of Construction Employers and Executives's Association of Greater Albuquerque, (EAGA), and was a Trustee of Sheet Metal Workers Local #49 Health and Welfare Fund and Apprenticeship Committee. Ed and Erma enjoyed fishing houseboating and traveling. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. The family sends special thanks to the Renal Dialysis Clinic at Albuquerque's VA Hospital, Dr. Robert Parsons, Dr. Karen Sevilla, and to Dr. Antonio Tzamaloukas for their loving care of Ed. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on March 21, 2001 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Road. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Westside facility. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, or the local chapter of the National Kidney Foundation in Ed's name. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jess Beard, Hugo Bernadette, Terry Dwyer, Charles Kirchner, Steve Stevens, Van White, and Keith Wilson. The world has lost a man of great integrity, honour, and humanity, he will be so greatly missed. Time Is Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice, But for those who love... Time is Eternity.
        Published on: Wed March 21, 2001

Miller -- Edward Mason Miller, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, March 16th, 2001. Edward was born September 2, 1922, in Audobon, Iowa to Merrill and Effie Miller. He leaves behind his loving wife Erma; daughters, Doralea Lowery and husband Allen, Janis Sunderland and husband John, Pamela Wilson and Patty duPlessis, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Russ and Michael Shiplet, Jeff and Jennifer Wilson, Aimee and Eric duPlessis; five great grandchildren. Ed was the youngest brother in a family of six siblings. He spent his youth working the family farm in Iowa. He served with the 52nd Armored Division in Africa and Italy, and it was during his military life that he contracted tuberculosis and was discharged with medical disability. He returned to Iowa and operated a service station for a short time, but his illness forced him into a Veteran's Hospital in Iowa. In the meantime his brother Clair Miller moved to Albuquerque, and in 1948 convinced Ed to come to New Mexico for the healthful climate. Ed spent 3 1/2 years at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque while he recovered. In 1952, Ed moved to Farmington, NM and entered into a partnership in a sheet metal shop. When Farmington's economy took a downturn in 1955, Ed loaded up a borrowed truck with outdated sheet metal tools and headed to Albuquerque. This laid the foundation on which he built Miller Metal Co., Inc. Under Ed's astute guidance, this fledgling company became the largest and most well-respected sheet metal and HVAC contracting firm in the State. After nearly 35 years in business, Ed retired, leaving his CEO duties and responsibilities to his dear friend Keith Wilson. With the continued mentorship of Ed, Keith has successfully guided the company, and in 1995 Miller Metal Co., Inc. merged with Bonded Plumbing and became M.B.I. (Miller Bonded, Inc.) Ed Miller has had a profound impact on the mechanical industry. He dedicated much time and effort to many industry organizations, serving as charter member and president of the NM Sheet Metal Contractor's Association, member of the National Board of Directors and the College of Fellows for SMACNA (Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association), member of the Board of Directors of Associated General Contractors, Mechanical Contractors Association, NM Construction Industry Liaison Committee, Council of Construction Employers and Executives's Association of Greater Albuquerque, (EAGA), and was a Trustee of Sheet Metal Workers Local #49 Health and Welfare Fund and Apprenticeship Committee. Ed and Erma enjoyed fishing houseboating and traveling. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. The family sends special thanks to the Renal Dialysis Clinic at Albuquerque's VA Hospital, Dr. Robert Parsons, Dr. Karen Sevilla, and to Dr. Antonio Tzamaloukas for their loving care of Ed. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on March 21, 2001 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Road. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Westside facility. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, or the local chapter of the National Kidney Foundation in Ed's name. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jess Beard, Hugo Bernadette, Terry Dwyer, Charles Kirchner, Steve Stevens, Van White, and Keith Wilson. The world has lost a man of great integrity, honour, and humanity, he will be so greatly missed. Time Is Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice, But for those who love... Time is Eternity.
        Published on: Tue March 20, 2001

Enns -- Jack Darrah Enns, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Karl David Enns and wife, Nancy; daughters, Beth Enns and Joyce Selfridge; mother, Nettie Enns of Tempe, AZ; sister, Janet Alexander and husband, Dick of Tempe, AZ; granddaughters, Charlotte, Naomi and Julie Selfridge; and grandson, Dustin Enns. He was preceded in death by his father, Karl C. Enns. Jack lived his early years in Kansas and graduated from Langdon High School in 1950. In 1954 he graduated from UNM School of Pharmacy and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was a longtime pharmacist for Highland Pharmacy and recently retired from Presbyterian Health Systems. Services will be held Monday, 3:00 p.m., at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl. NE, with Rev. Charles Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Jack was a dedicated Lobo fan and avid traveler. He will be missed by his many friends for his great sense of humor and generous spirit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl. NE, 87106. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon March 19, 2001

Miller -- Edward Mason Miller, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed from this life on Friday, March 16th, 2001. Edward was born September 2, 1922, in Audobon, Iowa to Merrill and Effie Miller. He leaves behind his loving wife Erma; daughters, Doralea Lowery and husband Allen, Janis Sunderland and husband John, Pamela Wilson and Patty duPlessis, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren Russ and Michael Shiplet, Jeff and Jennifer Wilson, Aimee and Eric duPlessis; five great grandchildren. Ed was the youngest brother in a family of six siblings. He spent his youth working the family farm in Iowa. He served with the 52nd Armored Division in Africa and Italy, and it was during his military life that he contracted tuberculosis and was discharged with medical disability. He returned to Iowa and operated a service station for a short time, but his illness forced him into a Veteran's Hospital in Iowa. In the meantime his brother Clair Miller moved to Albuquerque, and in 1948 convinced Ed to come to New Mexico for the healthful climate. Ed spent 3 1/2 years at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque while he recovered. In 1952, Ed moved to Farmington, NM and entered into a partnership in a sheet metal shop. When Farmington's economy took a downturn in 1955, Ed loaded up a borrowed truck with outdated sheet metal tools and headed to Albuquerque. This laid the foundation on which he built Miller Metal Co., Inc. Under Ed's astute guidance, this fledgling company became the largest and most well-respected sheet metal and HVAC contracting firm in the State. After nearly 35 years in business, Ed retired, leaving his CEO duties and responsibilities to his dear friend Keith Wilson. With the continued mentorship of Ed, Keith has successfully guided the company, and in 1995 Miller Metal Co., Inc. merged with Bonded Plumbing and became M.B.I. (Miller Bonded, Inc.) Ed Miller has had a profound impact on the mechanical industry. He dedicated much time and effort to many industry organizations, serving as charter member and president of the NM Sheet Metal Contractor's Association, member of the National Board of Directors and the College of Fellows for SMACNA (Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association), member of the Board of Directors of Associated General Contractors, Mechanical Contractors Association, NM Construction Industry Liaison Committee, Council of Construction Employers and Executives's Association of Greater Albuquerque, (EAGA), and was a Trustee of Sheet Metal Workers Local #49 Health and Welfare Fund and Apprenticeship Committee. Ed and Erma enjoyed fishing houseboating and traveling. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. The family sends special thanks to the Renal Dialysis Clinic at Albuquerque's VA Hospital, Dr. Robert Parsons, Dr. Karen Sevilla, and to Dr. Antonio Tzamaloukas for their loving care of Ed. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on March 21, 2001 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Road. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Westside facility. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association of New Mexico, or the local chapter of the National Kidney Foundation in Ed's name. Honorary Pallbearers are: Jess Beard, Hugo Bernadette, Terry Dwyer, Charles Kirchner, Steve Stevens, Van White, and Keith Wilson. The world has lost a man of great integrity, honour, and humanity, he will be so greatly missed. Time Is Time is too slow for those who wait, Too swift for those who fear, Too long for those who grieve, Too short for those who rejoice, But for those who love... Time is Eternity.
        Published on: Mon March 19, 2001

Sparks -- Charles "Chuckie" Sparks Jr., 44, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001. He is survived by his father, Charles I. Sparks Sr.; daughter, Victoria A. Sparks; sons, Charles Sparks III and fiance, Paula Galloway and David J. Sparks; sisters, Judith Champlin and husband, Doug, all of Albuquerque and Sharon Bounds and husband, Jim of Florida; brothers, Michael J. Sparks and wife, Sandra of Nevada and Daniel L. Sparks of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Anthony Sparks, Lee, Lucy, James, Jamie and Elizabeth Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen S. Sparks. Chuckie enjoyed camping and fishing. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW, with Father Manuel Viera, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epilepsy Council of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 13204, 87192. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon March 19, 2001

Aragon -- The family of Mr. Evaristo Aragon wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during their recent loss. Special thanks is extended to Fr. Virgil Furfaro for a beautiful Mass; Charles Aguilar for reciting the Rosary; the Spanish Choir; to those who sent the beautiful floral tributes, cards, food and especially your prayers. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Funeral services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
        Published on: Sun March 18, 2001

Enns -- Jack Darrah Enns, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Karl David Enns and wife, Nancy; daughters, Beth Enns and Joyce Selfridge; mother, Nettie Enns of Tempe, AZ; sister, Janet Alexander and husband, Dick of Tempe, AZ; granddaughters, Charlotte, Naomi and Julie Selfridge; and grandson, Dustin Enns. He was preceded in death by his father, Karl C. Enns. Jack lived his early years in Kansas and graduated from Langdon High School in 1950. In 1954 he graduated from UNM School of Pharmacy and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was a longtime pharmacist for Highland Pharmacy and recently retired from Presbyterian Health Systems. Services will be held Monday, 3:00 p.m., at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl. NE, with Rev. Charles Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Jack was a dedicated Lobo fan and avid traveler. He will be missed by his many friends for his great sense of humor and generous spirit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl. NE, 87106. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun March 18, 2001

Gluck -- Edward Samuel Gluck was born on August 21, 1917 in New York City and died on February 22, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He had been recovering from a surgery since early in December. Ed visited New Mexico many times during the years but made Albuquerque his home only in July of 2000. Ed was born the fifth of six children. His father was a Hungarian immigrant and his mother was the daughter of the sheriff of a small rural county in Virginia. For many years, the family lived on the upper west side of N.Y. and worked as waiters and cooks in the large midtown hotels (his aunt Fanny claimed that she invented the"Waldorf Salad"). This situation resulted in the tradition of a family of very modest means enjoying large sumptuous dinners late at night as the leftovers were brought home after work. As expected, Ed developed a taste for fine food and kept the family tradition going by introducing his nieces, nephews and friends to the delights. Other than for this extravagance, Ed traveled light and simply. Beginning around 1940 Ed spent many years as a merchant seaman where he worked as an oiler and then as an engineer. He spoke little about his WW ll experiences other than for an occasional oblique reference to dangerous north Atlantic crossings and the carnage of Guadelcanal. His life on the sea encouraged his fascination with the world and its people. He was always well read, up to date and interested. He ended his work life as a maintenance engineer and staunch union man for the NYC sanitation department. Unfortunately, after the WWII his body began to fail him and he developed an extremely painful and progressive arthritic condition. For the rest of his life he confronted the debilitation and refused to the end to allow it to dominate him. Instead, he exercised and walked everywhere he could. On his earlier visits to New Mexico he repeatedly and happily urged his body up the demanding La Luz trail in the Sandia Mountains. Ed was truly a New Yorker and mixed himself with the street life of the city. His friends were artists, loan sharks, cooks, stone-masons, bar tenders and some of the homeless men who lived near his apartment. Ed was a caretaker. He cared attentively to his elderly mother, chronically ill brother and sister, and any infirmed friend who could do with a little conversation. Although he never married he loved children and was fascinated by infants. He gave generously to charities especially having to do with the protection of the environment, wild life and animals. He is survived by his nieces and nephews in New York, Michael, Bruce, Charles, Caroline, Peter, Paul and Amy; and his New Mexico Family, Charlene, Katie, Jay, Craig, John, and his dear friend Marian. We all wanted him to be close by and to stay a while.
        Published on: Sun March 18, 2001

Sparks -- Charles "Chuckie" Sparks Jr., 44, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001. He is survived by his father, Charles I. Sparks Sr.; daughter, Victoria A. Sparks; sons, Charles Sparks III and fiance, Paula Galloway and David J. Sparks; sisters, Judith Champlin and husband, Doug, all of Albuquerque and Sharon Bounds and husband, Jim of Florida; brothers, Michael J. Sparks and wife, Sandra of Nevada and Daniel L. Sparks of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Anthony Sparks, Lee, Lucy, James, Jamie and Elizabeth Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen S. Sparks. Chuckie enjoyed camping and fishing. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW, with Father Manuel Viera, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epilepsy Council of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 13204, 87192. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun March 18, 2001