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Montano -- Cresenciana M. Montano, age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, has departed this world to join our Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, April 27, 2000. Mrs. Montano was a lifelong resident of New Mexico; an Albuquerque resident since 1957; and a parishioner of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roque Montano. She is survived by her loving children, son, Bailon Montano; three daughters, Della Garcia and husband, Orlando, Lucella Gonzales and husband, Rey, Tommie Blea and husband, Bernie; two grandsons that she raised, Bailon Montano Jr. and Roque Montano; and ten other grandchildren, Orlando, Annabel, Daniel, John, Lorenzo, Michelle, Jennifer, Monica, Lorencita and Rey Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Alfonso Manzanares and wife, Lilia; two sisters, Loretta Flores and Margarita Lovato. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket bearers will be Orlando, Daniel, John, Lorenzo Garcia, Rey Gonzales Jr., and Roque Montano. Honorary pallbearers will be Raul Griego and Mike Medrano. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
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Mounds -- John James Mound III, born August 2, 1978, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died on April 25, 2000. He was an especially loving son to Jay and Kathy, and adored by Tyler, his little brother. His biggest desire was to be able to return home to live with his family and be able to interact with all members of his extended family. He was a talented boy and aspired to resume full participation in his education, employment, and live an ordinary life. He had a passion for nature and all of its beauty and loved to feel the wind in his face. Jon was a gifted athlete, especially in basketball and soccer. Always a team player, he displayed sportsmanship, win or lose. Seldom has there been a child who was loved so much by so many in so short a life. Loving survivors include his parents, John"Jay" James Mound II and Kathryn Lynn Mound; brother, Tyler Marcial Montgomery Mound; great-grandmother, Vina Atencio; great-great-aunt, Vangie Huchamala and husband, Archie and family; grandparents, John"Jack" James Mound I and wife, Betty, Suzann Trout, Kelo Martinez and Antoinette Sanchez, and Anna Belle Miller and husband, Rod. He is also survived by aunts, Karen"Marie" Mound and daughter, Lindsay, Shannon Bonness and husband, Rik and sons, Eric and Alex, Suzy Mound and son, Nathan, Deanna Firebaugh and husband, Jeffery and children, Erika and Hunter, and Karen Kelly and daughter, Kristina; and an uncle, Lee Kittell and wife, Frances and children, Callen and Heidi. Surviving great-aunts include Carol Perkins and husband, Marvin and children, Ron and Tammy, and the children of Elizabeth Atencio, who preceded John James in death, Eugenia, Joseph and Tessie, Rosemary De La O and husband, Leo, Josie Counce and husband, Dwayne and children, Chuck, Michael and Joni. Surviving great-uncles include Archie Atencio and children, Jessica and Thomas, Melvin Atencio and children, Anthony, Melanie, and Matthew, Leonard Atencio and wife, Denise and daughter, Jamie, Delfie Atencio and children, Michael, Delouise and Andrew, Johnny Atencio and wife, Nelly and children, Scott and Robinson, Joseph Atencio and wife, Karen and children, Jolene and Matthew, Anthony Atencio, Michael Atencio and children, Michael J. and Aaron, and Dick Mound and wife, Carol and sons, Rick and Sean. Also surviving is a special friend, Serina Robinette and many special friends whose lives were touched by John. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., this morning, at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, with Rev. Kent Clayton of Sandia Presbyterian Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.O.P.A. or a favorite charity, 2226 B. Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of John's life with location to be announced following the Saturday service. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Orona -- Gailya"Gail" Orona, 64, a resident of Albuquerque since 1997, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Rick Orona of Albuquerque; children, Timothy Mark Castleberry of Ridgecrest, CA, Melody Sedillo and husband, Frank of Santa Fe, Kitty Romero and husband, Gabe of Rio Rancho, Becky Hall and husband, Doug of Memphis, TN, Joseph Castleberry and wife, Ginger of Oklahoma City, OK, and Nancy Jones and husband, Jeff of Oklahoma City, OK; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jim Smith and wife, Kay of Cabot, AR, and John Smith and wife, Lena of Santa Fe. Mrs. Orona was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Gale. Services will be held in Waxahachie, TX at a later date. Interment will take place at Mountain Peak Cemetery, Mountain Peak, Texas. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Osman -- Nell Marie Osman, born May 13, 1924 in Durango, Colorado died Friday, April 28, 2000, a resident of Albuquerque for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charles Oslman Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Johnson and sons, Doyle, Gary and Leonard Nelson and Charles Osman Jr. and wife, Lois; sister, Lucille M. Pienfold, all of Albuquerque; brother, Frand Hoen and wife, Hope of Long Beach, CA; father, Fred Hoen and wife, Orion of Rio Rancho; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Memorial Services will be held Monday, May 1, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano Rd NW
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Stott -- John Marshall Stott, 82, went to be with his Lord on April 28, 2000. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty J. Stott; son, Robert Stott and great-granddaughter, Ashley Stott. He is survived by his sons, Richard Stott and wife, Lotus of Hilands Ranch, CO, Patrick Stott and wife, Cici of Tijeras, NM; daughters, Karen Winchester and husband, Roy of Albuquerque, NM, Jackie Vorst and husband, Arson of El Paso, TX; sisters, Ila Hodges of Longmont, CO and Dorothy Eisenhart and husband, Richard of Port Aransas, TX. Mr. Stott is also survived by eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. John moved to Albuquerque in 1954 from Racine, WI and retired from Sandia Labs in 1978. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Johns passions in life were his family, friends and wood working. He provided many kind and generous gifts to the church and to his friends. The family wishes to thank all those who have given their loving support and prayers through his illness. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held Monday, May 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, Albuquerque, NM. Cremation arrangements were by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
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Strong -- Harvey C. Strong, 94, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, passed away April 26, 2000 at Albuquerque Manor. He is survived by his wife of six years, Kathryn; daughters, Ann S. Hutchins and husband, Charles S. of No. Palm Beach, FL, Susan Strong Smith of Arroyo Grande, CA; son, Thomas H. and wife, Sarah of Black Mountain, NC; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Harvey was an honor graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University and employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Co. until his retirement. Memorial contributions may be sent to the George Harvey and Louise A. Strong Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301-4398. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. Interment will be at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho.
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Templeton -- Claire Lauren Templeton, 23, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 in Albuquerque, N.M. Claire was born May 5, 1976 in Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her father, Michael Templeton of Dallas, TX; mother, Lou Ann Callaway of Tulsa, OK; grandparents, Harry and Cherie Callaway of Marlow, OK; grandmother, Ruth Templeton of Kimberling City, MO; stepbrother, Brian Cooley of Breckenridge, CO; and stepsister, Becky Mosley of San Antonio, TX. Claire was a former resident of Tulsa, and lived in Albuquerque for the past 21/2 years. She worked for a health food store as a Body Care Consultant. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2000 with Rev. Jimmy Hopper of Tulsa, and Rev. Joe Ligon officiating. Burial will take place at Marlow Cemetery in OK. Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Testerman -- William Howard Testerman, born October 10, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri, died April 26, 2000 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia of the family home; daughters, Tamra of Washington, DC and Sandra of Tijeras; son, Brian and wife, Katie of Broomfield, CO; and grandchildren include Jesse, Jaime, Jenna, and Rebecca Hall of Albuquerque, and Audrey Testerman of Broomfield, CO. He was an Airforce pilot for 20 years, serving in Korea and Vietnam. On retirement he taught mathematics for a short time and then worked in the Albuquerque Disability Determination Unit for 23 years, the last five years as the state director for the unit. He had an avid love for sports and coached Little League baseball and soccer; other interests included playing softball for a senior league, fishing, golf, guitar, playing bridge, singing with the New Mexico Chords, and traveling with the New Mexico Friendship Force and Elderhostels to several foreign countries. He will be greatly missed by his family who feel blessed for the time they had with him. Memorial services will be held May 5th at the First Unitarian Church at 4:00 p.m. A family remembrance will be held later at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Weiler and the Lovelace Hospital staff for their care during his hospital stay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
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Tilford -- James Kean Tilford, 87, died April 26, 2000 in Los Lunas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; and is survived by his son, Jim Tilford and wife, Angela of Arroyo Seco, NM; and daughter, Ann Sims and husband, Ed of Los Lunas, Lee Davis and husband, Phil of Albuquerque, and Viki Edwards and husband, Jack of El Rito, NM; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heifer Project International, PO Box 808, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203, 1-800-422-0755. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
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Tonne -- Jessie Tonnie born in Oakland, California, February 13, 1911 passed away at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 27, 2000. She is survived by her sons, James of Rowlett, Texas and John of Albuquerque. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place. Private services will be conducted at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. A.C. Tarnower, Linda, Helen, Connie, Sharon, Ruth, and Irene of Lovelace Hospice for their kindness, help and understanding.
        Published on: Sun April 30, 2000