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Stuart -- Charles Z. Stuart, 84, long time resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday February 21, 2001 after a brief illness. Born in Las Vegas, NM on October 24, 1916, he was the son of Anna Mae and Charles Zadoc Stuart. Charlie grew up in the coal mining communities of Van Houten, Swastika, and Brilliant near Raton, NM where his father was the butcher for the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Company. Graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1935, Charlie attended Normal University in Las Vegas before working for Standard Oil Company from 1936-1943 and again in 1945-1947, working in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Gallup and Carlsbad. Charlie served as a Marine in World War II, stationed near Vallejo, CA. Returning to Albuquerque in 1947, Charlie was an aircraft mechanic for Carco, an air courier service in Albuquerque, which flew to Los Alamos, NM and Oakridge, TN. He worked at Manzano Base prior to his long career as a technician at Sandia National Laboratories from 1952-1980, his last position being in the Physical Standards Division, 2551, before retirement. Charlie loved to tinker, whether as a mechanic, carpenter, building scale model airplanes or HO series model trains, to recording music, and refinishing gunstocks. He loved the outdoors and fulfilled a long time dream to build a summer home in La Junta Canyon near Tres Ritos, NM, in the early to mid 1960's, spending of his leisure time in the canyon for more than 20 years. Always lending a hand, Charlie served on several Boards in the residential community. Charlie will always be remembered for his compassion, inquisitive nature, willingness to help and his humor. He was preceded in death by Fern, his first wife of 58 years, son, Dan, his parents, sister, Dorothy, and his niece, Dorothy Ann McEnroe. Charile is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; and extended family; his daughter, Nancy Stuart of Albuquerque; his grandsons, Joshua C. Stuart of Seattle, WA and Jonathan D. Stuart of Lemon Grove, CA; and great nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 4th and Lead SW, with Rev. Ira Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1638, 87103 or a charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri February 23, 2001

Baca -- Patsy Baca, 60, a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2001. She was born December 18, 1940 in Socorro. Patsy was preceded in death by her grandmother, Pablita Peralta and her brother, Ernest Scott Peralta. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Eddie Baca, and sons Tony and Joey Baca, all of Albuquerque; and her aunt, Lorraine, of Socorro. A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2001 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl SE. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am on Saturday, February 24th, also at St. Charles. Honorary Pallbearers are all her close friends at B.F.G. Mark V. Interment will be in San Miguel Catholic Cemetery in Socorro. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Patsy's memory to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors are handling her arrangements.
        Published on: Thu February 22, 2001

Luna -- Mr. Mariano R. Luna Jr., a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 21, 2001. Mr. Luna is the beloved husband of 25 years to Mrs. Viola Luna. He is also survived by one daughter, Marian Rose Trujillo; five sons, David J. Luna and wife, Leona, Arthur H. Luna and wife, Maricela, Michael J. Luna and Mac, Charles A. Luna and wife, Patsy, Tom C. Luna and fiance, Elizabeth; three sisters, Josefa Sisneros and husband, Napoleon, Lugarda Saiz and Amy Lucero and husband, Boni; four brothers, Salomon Luna and wife, Molly, George Luna and wife, Alice, Gilbert Luna and wife, Okie and Ernest Luna and wife, Erlinda; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Terry Luna and Mrs. Irene Luna; nine grandchildren, David, Christopher, Joshua, Kristina, Adrianne, Michelle, Randi, Jamie and Marcus. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Luna, was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict, member of Post 13, retired in 1984 from the City of Albuquerque Fire Department and a member of the retired Firefighters Association. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m., Mrs. Terry Luna, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with final visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m., Father Gene Gries, Celebrant. Interment of the cremains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd NW in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu February 22, 2001

Engle -- Lola Engle, born February 19, 1910, passed away at her home on February 12, 2001 after a long struggle with cancer. Formerly of Billings MT, Lola moved to Albuquerque in 1998 to be close to family. Survivors include one son, Jerry Lund and wife, Terry of Bates City, MO; two step-sons, Robert Engle and his wife, Gaye of Poulson, MT and Ronald Engle and wife, Barbara of Minnetrista, MN; brother, Charles and wife, Geri of Carmichael, CA; sister, Beulah Davis and husband, Keith of Wadena, MN, six grandchildren, including, Cyndi Carter and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ross Engle, brother, Kenneth and sister, Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria N.E. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Mon February 19, 2001

Krannawitter -- Pauline Roney Krannawitter, 93, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born August 9, 1907 on a farm near St. Mary, KY, the daughter of Edward and Dola (Thomas) Roney. Pauline was a former Sister of Charity in Cincinnati before she married Col. Richard Krannawitter on Oct. 10, 1953. He passed away January 26, 1991. She is survived by her sisters, Sister Lucia Anne Roney, S.C., and Sister Marie Vincentia Roney, S.C., both of Albuquerque; and Sister Josephine Marie Roney, S.S.S., of Pueblo, CO; brothers, S. Thomas Roney and wife, Mary, of Burlington, VT; Brother Cyprian Luke, F.S.C (Charles), of Santa Fe; John I. Roney and wife, Josephine, of New Freedom, PA; Paul J. Roney, of Albuquerque; and Jesse R. Hagy and wife, Barbara, of Westbrooke, CT; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2001 in Palm Chapel, Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE., followed by a Rosary which will be recited by Brother C. Luke at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW, with Father Joel Garner, O. Praem as celebrant. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pauline's memory to Servants of the Paracletes, Jemez Springs, NM 87025; Brothers of the Good Shepherd, in Albuquerque; Holy Rosary Catholic Community in Albuquerque; or Immaculate Conception Church. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Mon February 19, 2001

Upshaw -- Charles W. Upshaw passed away February 16, 2001 on the 88th birthday. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita; second wife, Nancy; and daughter, Charlene. He was a retired maintenance worker and also served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by five children, Joyce Whittington of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sandra Thompson of Grandbury, Texas, Gene Upshaw of Rio Rancho, Daryl Upshaw of Albuquerque, Jackie Upshaw of Albuquerque; five siblings, Ruby Leonard and Virginia Lasley of Sun City West, Arizona, Mable Peters of Iola, Kansas, Ralph Upshaw of St. Joseph, Missouri, Harvey Upshaw of Rossville, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other family and friends who will miss him. Visitation will be on Monday, February 19, 2001, 12:00 noon at Direct Funeral Services, followed by graveside services at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008, 2919 4th NW.
        Published on: Mon February 19, 2001

Engle -- Lola Engle, born February 19, 1910, passed away at her home on February 12, 2001 after a long struggle with cancer. Formerly of Billings MT, Lola moved to Albuquerque in 1998 to be close to family. Survivors include one son, Jerry Lund and wife, Terry of Bates City, MO; two step-sons, Robert Engle and his wife, Gaye of Poulson, MT and Ronald Engle and wife, Barbara of Minnetrista, MN; brother, Charles and wife, Geri of Carmichael, CA; sister, Beulah Davis and husband, Keith of Wadena, MN, six grandchildren, including, Cyndi Carter and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ross Engle, brother, Kenneth and sister, Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria N.E. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Sun February 18, 2001

Gromek -- Mark Gromek passed away December 23, 2000 in Glendale, CA. Mark was born in Albuquerque in 1962 and lived there most of his life until he went to USC. He is survived by his mother, Glenna; his brother, Charles; and his sister, Cheryl; as well as seven nieces and nephews. Mark was a loving and giving person. He loved people and had many friends. Mark was a very talented young man from five years of age until the day he died. We will miss you much. You brought joy and love to this world. I feel blessed to have been your mother. We all loved you. God bless you. There will be a memorial at St. John Cathedral on Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Music and Services afternoon tea by St. James Tea Room. All who knew, loved and remember Mark are welcome. Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 247-1581.
        Published on: Sun February 18, 2001

Krannawitter -- Pauline Roney Krannawitter, 93, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born August 9, 1907 on a farm near St. Mary, KY, the daughter of Edward and Dola (Thomas) Roney. Pauline was a former Sister of Charity in Cincinnati before she married Col. Richard Krannawitter on Oct. 10, 1953. He passed away January 26, 1991. She is survived by her sisters, Sister Lucia Anne Roney, S.C., and Sister Marie Vincentia Roney, S.C., both of Albuquerque; and Sister Josephine Marie Roney, S.S.S., of Pueblo, CO; brothers, S. Thomas Roney and wife, Mary, of Burlington, VT; Brother Cyprian Luke, F.S.C (Charles), of Santa Fe; John I. Roney and wife, Josephine, of New Freedom, PA; Paul J. Roney, of Albuquerque; and Jesse R. Hagy and wife, Barbara, of Westbrooke, CT; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2001 in Palm Chapel, Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE., followed by a Rosary which will be recited by Brother C. Luke at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW, with Father Joel Garner, O. Praem as celebrant. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pauline's memory to Servants of the Paracletes, Jemez Springs, NM 87025; Brothers of the Good Shepherd, in Albuquerque; Holy Rosary Catholic Community in Albuquerque; or Immaculate Conception Church. Strong-Thorne Mortuary is in charge of her arrangements.
        Published on: Sun February 18, 2001

Engle -- Lola Engle, born February 19, 1910, passed away at her home on February 12, 2001 after a long struggle with cancer. Formerly of Billings, MT, Lola moved to Albuquerque in 1998 to be close to family. Survivors include one son, Jerry Lund and wife, Terry of Bates City, MO; two step-sons, Robert Engle and his wife, Gaye of Poulson, MT and Ronald Engle and wife, Barbara of Minnetrista, MN; brother, Charles and wife, Geri of Carmichael, CA; sister, Beulah Davis and husband, Keith of Wadena, MN, six grandchildren, including, Cyndi Carter and husband, Mike of Albuquerque, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ross Engle, brother, Kenneth and sister, Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria N.E. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
        Published on: Sat February 17, 2001