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Alderete -- Melquiades (Markie) Alderete, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 3, 2001 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1921 in Willard, NM, was resident of Albuquerque; he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 606 Bomb Squadron from 1942-1945 as a bombader/ navigator on a B-24 Liberator; he graduated from St. Joseph's College and taught mathematics for the Cuba School System and Bernalillo School System for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wrought iron work, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Josephine Alderete; his children, Anthony Alderete and wife, Mary, Charles Alderete and wife, Deborah, Joseph Alderete and wife, Betty, Raymond Alderete and wife, Catherine Baca, Thomas Alderete and wife, Marie, Therese Samuel-Alderete, Kathryn Alvelais and husband, Ernesto, Philip Alderete and wife, Jeanette, Florence Lopez and husband, Michael, Steven Alderete and wife, Jeannette; 20 precious grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Alderete and Canuta Tenorio Alderete, and his brother, Melcor Alderete. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church, with the Reverend Richard Olona as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Casket Bearers will be his grandsons, Julian Alderete, Juan Carlos Samuel-Alderete, Ernesto Alvelais, Joseph Alderete, John Paul Samuel-Alderete, and Anthony Alderete. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Melquiades Alderete, LULAC Scholarship Fund, Attn: Lucy M. Gabaldon, LULAC Council 8020, (505) 243-3787. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. NW.
        Published on: Tue March 06, 2001

Kainz -- Dana Louis Kainz, 45 years old, and a lifetime Albuquerque resident died suddenly Friday, March 2, 2001 in a job related accident. He is survived by his son, Edwin Joseph; his father, Joe; and mother, Marjorie; siblings, Michael Lance, Charles Leslie, Janet, Judy, Marie, Richard, Steven and Juli Jo; and ten nieces and nephews. He had many life long friends, business acquaintances in real estate, and operated his own small business. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. at Sandia Funeral Care 7601 Wyoming NE In lieu of flowers, the family prefers each person celebrate Dana's life by participating in the Service. A Memorial table will be set up and all who attend are encouraged to bring a special memento or photograph to help remember Dana. Any who wish may also share their memory of Dana verbally or musically. Arrangements are by Sunrise Society, (891-8200).
        Published on: Tue March 06, 2001

Mcgrath -- Helen R. McGrath, 86, died peacefully after a lingering illness on March 4, 2001. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she and her family suffered through the Great Depression. She met and married her husband, James, and began her family. After a try in the insurance business and a brief stay in Michigan with farming, Helen, Jim, their children and her father piled in the car and moved across country to the Land of Enchantment to seek their fortune. Helen initially stayed at home where she put her heart and soul into raising her children. Her husband, Jim, began a successful career as a history professor and Vice President at the College of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (which later became the University of Albuquerque.) After her last child started school, Helen began to work outside the home. After a brief stint in the wholesale food business, Helen became the first secretary for the principal at St. Pius X High School, where she served faithfully until retiring in 1965. She and her husband were great believers in parochial education and made many sacrifices to ensure that their children would attend Catholic school all the way through college. Helen attended daily Mass her whole life and was active in her church, including St. Charles Borromeo and Our Lady of Guadalupe. She did much volunteer work, including distributing food to the needy at St. Vincent de Paul. She also attended Living Rosary and bible study groups until her health failed her. Helen was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elsie Olma, and her loving husband of 42 years, James W. McGrath. She also survived the untimely death of her brother, John Olma, at a young age and her sister, Rosemary Thomasma. Helen is fortunately survived by all her children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, Father Andre McGrath, of Shreveport, LA, Joseph McGrath and his wife, Susan, of Boston, MA and grandchildren Claire, Meghan and Tara, Mary Hintermaier and her husband, Bob, of Saudi Arabia, and grandchildren Rob, Ginny and great-grandchild, Sarah, Tim and great-grandchild Zach, Mac McGrath and wife, Marilyn, of Scottsdale, AZ and grandchildren Daniel, Colin, and Maggie, Therese Koller, of Salt Lake City, UT and grandchildren, Scott and Ted, Chip McGrath, of Albuquerque, and grandchildren, Josh, Lucas, and David. Although Helen struggled with her hearing, she very much enjoyed opera and other music. Her life was her family, her religion, and her many close friends. As a result of her devotion, zeal, and example, her children have had successful careers, marriages and vocations. Four of her natural children have been married in excess of 30 years and her oldest son has been a priest for three and half decades. Her family would like to thank the staff of Vista del Rio Retirement for their caring support over the last few weeks of her life. They also appreciate the medical care of Dr. Chris Meuli and other physicians and staff of Lovelace. Helen particularly enjoyed the care and company of her grandson, Lucas, and his girlfriend, Christine Romero, who were so kind to her. She was a special woman and we are all richer for her love, care and devotion. Services are still pending. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rob Hintermaier, Daniel McGrath, Colin McGrath, Josh McGrath, Lucas McGrath, and David McGrath. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Helen's memory to the Brothers of Good Shepard in Albuquerque, or the Lyke Franciscan Community, 2932 Murphy Street, Shreveport, LA 71103-2241. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Tue March 06, 2001

Nauta -- Barbara J. Nauta, 66, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 5, 2001. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Diana Lynn Braswell and husband, Danny of Montpelier, VA and Cheryl Elaine Wallace and husband, Danny of Albuquerque; son, Ron Nauta of Pojoaque, NM; grandchildren, Shiela, Ronnie, Ben, Stephanie and Alysa; mother, Zelma Combest and sisters, Donna Schiller and Billie Key. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. Barbara was a loving wife, other and grandmother. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2001, 3:30 p.m. at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Ken Moore, officiating. Burial of cremains to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. N.E. Memorial contributions may be made to UNM Hospice, 4001 Indian School, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
        Published on: Tue March 06, 2001

Schoolcraft -- Maye H. Schoolcraft, formerly a resident of Artesia, New Mexico, died March 4, 2001, following a short illness. She was born near Snyder, Oklahoma on July 10, 1913, to Charles and Ella Hickman. She came to New Mexico in 1933 and taught school in Torrance, Eddy and Mora Counties. After the death of her husband, she worked as a case worker for the New Mexico Department of Human Services in the Artesia Office until her retirement in 1978. Following her retirement, she did volunteer work and tended her vegetable and flower gardens. She belonged to the Artesia Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the local AARP Chapter and the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Schoolcraft, and her son, Dwain Porter. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Browne; son-in-law, Graham Browne; and granddaughters, Anne Browne and Rebecca Browne, all of Albuquerque; her son, John T. Hickman, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hickman, of Roswell; and grandchildren; and great-grandchildren, Lori Romero, her husband, Freddie Romero, and their children, Joey Romero, Mary Romero and Alicia Romero, of Roswell; Tommy Hickman, his wife, Tanya Hickman, and their children, Nikki Hickman, Lorena Hickman, J.T. Hickman and Lani Hickman, of Sanger, Texas, Danny Hickman, his wife, Marcie Hickman, and their children, Regan Hickman, Tanner Hickman and Anna Hickman, of Pace, Florida, and Phil Hickman, his wife, Diana Hickman, and their child, Andrea Hickman of Mesa, Arizona. Services will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary, 611 W. Grand Avenue, Artesia, New Mexico on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys' and Girls' Ranch, 6209 Hendrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
        Published on: Tue March 06, 2001

Alderete -- Melquiades Alderete, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 3, 2001 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1921 in Willard, NM, was a resident of Albuquerque. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 606 Bomb Squadron from 1942-1945 as a bombadeer/navigator on a B-24 Liberator. He graduated from St. Joseph's College and taught mathematics for the Cuba School System and Bernalillo School System for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wrought iron work, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Josephine Alderete; his children, Anthony Alderete and wife, Mary, Charles Alderete and wife, Deborah, Joseph Alderete and wife, Betty, Raymond Alderete and Catherine Baca, Thomas Alderete and wife, Marie, Therese Samuel-Alderete, Kathryn Alvelais and husband, Ernesto, Phillip Alderete and wife, Jeanette, Florence Lopez and husband, Michael, Steven Alderete and wife, Jeannette; 20 precious grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Alderete and Canuta Tenorio Alderete and his brother, Melcor Alderete. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is pending and will be announced. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be his grandsons, Julian Alderete, Juan Carlos Samuel-Alderete, Ernesto Alvelais, Joseph Alderete, John Paul Samuel-Alderete, and Anthony Alderete. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Melquiades Alderete, LULAC Scholarship Fund, Attn: Lucy M. Gabaldon, LULAC Council 8020, (505) 243-3787. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. NW.
        Published on: Mon March 05, 2001

Lehman -- Walter Eugene Lehman, age 85, was born on February 5, 1916 and died March 3, 2001 in Albuquerque. He was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Walter was born in Bingham Lake, MN to William and Erma Lehman and raised on a farm in Rock Lake, ND. He graduated from Rock Lake High School in 1934. Walter was a Tech Sergeant during World War II in the 12th Armored Division, 134th Battalion. He married Gladys Mae Baldwin on July 13, 1947 and made their home in Akron, Ohio. Walter was an active volunteer for the Boys Soap Box Derby in Akron for many years. In 1971, Walter moved to Albuquerque with his wife and two children where he was an active member of Monte Vista Christian Church. He was a retired auto technician who specialized in Olds and Cadillac transmissions. Walter was a history buff and enjoyed camping with his family. He will be remembered by his brother, Charles, A. Lehman of California; son, Walter E. Lehman Jr. and wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Marcia Larson and husband, Bill; as well as his grandchildren, Phillip Larson, Angela Corona, and Blair Sallee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys and brothers, John and William Lehman. Memorial Services will be held at Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE on Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place and interment will be later held in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Monte Vista Christian Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Sunrise Society of NM. 891-8200.
        Published on: Mon March 05, 2001

Barnhart -- William R. Barnhart (Bill), returned to the Lord, Sunday, February 25, 2001. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 10, 1940 to the late Ernest Charles & Hazel (Galbraith) Barnhart. Bill is the beloved husband of Corie W. Barnhart; he is also survived by five children, Debbie Byram, Carey Witten, Jennifer Kneip and husband, Clint, Jennifer Suzanne Hawkins and husband, Joel and Bill Norman, III; and eight grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Memorial Services were held Friday, March 2, 2001 at 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary-Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW with Pastor Bob Brown and Pastor Bill Reid officiated.
        Published on: Sun March 04, 2001

Bruington -- Alfred Eugene "Gene" Bruington, 87, passed away in Albuquerque Saturday, February 24, 2001, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema. He was born on November 27, 1913 in Wichita Falls, TX to George H. and Rowena Bruington. He is survived by his children, Stephanie Segura and husband, Floyd of White Rock, Fay Beals and husband, Bard of Albuquerque, and Terry E. Bruington and wife, Dwayla of Gilbert, AZ; six grandchildren; brothers, George Bruington of Albuquerque, John Bruington and wife, Flo of Albuquerque, and Charles Bruington and wife, Dorothy of Kingman, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Helen Marjorie (Terry) Bruington; his parents; his brothers, James, Robert, and Grafton Bruington; sister, Rowena Sherwood; and an infant brother and sister. Gene was raised near Santa Fe, NM and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1932. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and rose to the rank of Major while serving in the China-Burma-India Theater during WWII and in the Korean War. Gene was honorably discharged in 1953 and was employed by the Zia Company in Los Alamos from 1953 to 1979. He was a member of the church of Christ Congregations in Los Alamos and in Santa Fe. A once avid fisherman and lover of the great outdoors, Gene always expressed that any day could be better if one was on a mountain stream or in the woods. He was also a passionate �collector of stuff. After his retirement, he and Helen moved to Santa Fe and lived there for 20 years. In 1999, he moved to Albuquerque to live with his much loved older brother, George, who took the most marvelous care of him for almost the last two years of Gene�s life. They were quite a team. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving and wonderful care given to Gene by the staff at the Albuquerque Manor Nursing Care facility during the last days of his life. Your kindness will always be remembered. Because of Gene�s great passion to help disadvantaged/disabled children and adults, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Children's Home, Manuelito Navajo Children's Home in Gallup, Albuquerque Help for the Homeless or the charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremains will take place Monday, March 12, 2001, 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Radisson in Santa Fe.
        Published on: Sun March 04, 2001

Dukeminier -- The family of Mr. Charles Dukeminier, would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Deacon Harry Beare, for officiating the Funeral Service. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun March 04, 2001