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Dawes -- Lawrence (Larry) Dawes, 63, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Ronald W. Dawes and wife, Lisa; Richard L. Dawes and wife, Katherine, all of Danville, IN; daughter, Donna McCarty of Las Vegas, NV; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald O. Dawes and wife, Marie of Moriarty; Jack L. Young and wife, Pat of Corrales; and sisters, Phyllis I. Warner and husband, John and Shirley M. McNeal, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Dawes was a member of First Baptist Church in Albuquerque. He served in the U.S. Navy for eight years and was owner of All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning until 1996. Services will be held Thursday, April 27, 10:30 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd., N.E. with Frank Shope officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Bob Martin, Ollie Allred, Frank Gillreath, Hugh McLean, Jim Bailey, Bob Wilson, and Jeff Brantly. Friends may visit French Mortuary,1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, April 26, 2000, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by French Mortuary,10500 Lomas Blvd., N.E., Albuquerque, NM.
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Eisenhour -- Richard Neal Eisenhour, born February 2, 1928, died April 23, 2000. Richard grew up in South Bend, Indiana; graduated from South Bend Central High School; and served in the US Army from 1947-48. He married Silva Mae Snyder in 1955. They had three children, Amy, Alan and Martin while living on a small farm in Plymouth, Indiana. After Richard was involved in a car accident and could no longer farm, he worked at Studebaker, and several other jobs. In 1962, he started Eisenhour Siding, installing Aluminum siding and other home improvements in Plymouth and the surrounding area. In 1987, he was divorced from Silva and married Diana Schellenberg and moved to Brookston, Indiana, where they lived until 1997. They then moved to Albuquerque, where they lived until Diana's passing in 1999. Richard remained in Albuquerque and suffered a broken pelvis from a fall in April, 2000, and passed away on Easter Sunday. He is survived by three children, Amy, Alan and Martin; and two grandchildren, Kyanne and Kameron. Richard enjoyed Folk and Bluegrass music festivals and hot air balloons. We will miss him. Memorial services will be held Friday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Church, 1650 Abrazo NE, in Rio Rancho.
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Hammond -- Alta Curry Hammond, January 17, 1914-April 24, 2000, a long time New Mexico resident started a new journey on Monday. Born in Alva, Oklahoma of A.A. and Golden Curry, she was blessed to be one of twelve children (including three sets of twins). She grew up in Clayton, NM, but like most of the family, she left the area for other places. She helped out in the WWII effort as a"Rosie the Riviter" in California and later returned to New Mexico where she became a nurse and helped many families care for their children. This is how she met her husband, W. Ernest Hammond, who preceded her in death in 1988. She is survived by her children, Mary Lynne Brunner and husband, Melvin of Gallup, NM and Ray W. Hammond and wife, Bonnie of Albuquerque; three brothers, Foy M. Curry and wife, Laralee of Albuquerque, Ray Curry and wife, Billie of Flora Vista, NM and Roy Curry and wife, Nancy of Albuquerque (the latter two being twins); grandson, Brant C. Brunner of Mesa, AZ, granddaughter, Caitlin Ashley Hammond of Albuquerque; and countless nieces and nephews scattered throughout the western United States. Each and every one was very important to her, all in their own special way. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Women's Golf Association at the Albuquerque Country Club. She enjoyed everything from riding a horse to playing golf, bridge and in recent years"Skip-Bo". She leaves behind so many dear friends that it would take another column to mention them all-suffice it to say she loved you all dearly. Her family and close friend, Steven Loveless were with her at her all important moment. She enjoyed giving more than receiving and in that spirit please give to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE in charge of arrangements.
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Jaramillo -- Josephine Valdez Jaramillo, 83, longtime resident of Albuquerque, and previously of Las Vegas, died peacefully on April 14 in the home of her nephew, Michael Padilla. Her beloved husband, Leo, to whom she was married for 43 years, preceded her in death. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and spent decades as a teacher for parochial schools, always dedicated to her students, and as a member of various Catholic organizations. Although Josephine had no children, she was a devoted Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her special nephew, Michael Padilla and wife, Peggy of Bosque Farms and their six children who cared for her in her last years; sister, Marie Cecilia Padilla and husband, Ray of Las Vegas; brother, Felix Valdez and wife, Elna of Edmonds, WA; aunt, Carmen Fernandez of Santa Fe; nephew, Robert Padilla and wife, Leora and children of Albuquerque; grandniece, Pamela Rodriguez and daughter, Daniella of Monterey, CA; nephew, Jerry Padilla and wife, Linda and children of Albuquerque; niece, Patricia Skrinar and husband, Tom and children of Tacoma, WA; niece, Marie Villanueva and husband, Joe and children of Albuquerque; niece, Charlene Maestas and husband, Fred and children of Santa Rosa; niece, Margaret Ann Bailey and husband, Robert and children of Kemp, TX; nephews, Tom, Fred and niece, Bella Enebeckler of California. A Funeral Mass was held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum Chapel in Albuquerque on April 19, the Reverend Father Albert Gallegos officiating. Internment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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Lucero -- Filemon F. Lucero, 73, a longtime resident of Pena Blanca, died Wednesday, April 20, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Judy and husband, Pat Romero of Santa Fe; his son, Anthony Lucero of Santa Fe; a sister, Rita Goske of Pena Blanca, NM; brothers, Benigno Lucero of Bakersfield, CA and Ben Lucero and wife, Petra of Santa Fe; granchildren, Alisha, David and Daniel Romer of Santa Fe; nieces, Yvette Goske de Chavez and husband, David of Pena Blanca, Corina Goske of Pena Blanca, Sara Lucero of Santa Fe, and Maryann Rogers and Arlene Medina of Bakersfield, CA; nephews, Greg Mares of Phoenix, AZ, Bernard Lucero of Padadena, CA, Randy Lucero of Santa Fe, Steve Mares of Burbank, CA, and Phillip Lucero of Maryland; nine great-nieces and six great-nephews; seven great-great nieces and nephews; a special aunt, Pablita Hurtado of Santa Fe; friend and companion, Francisco Boyd of Pena Blanca; and many cousins and friends. Filemon was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Air Force. He retired from Civil Service at the Veteran's Hospital in Albuquerque in 1969. A Rosary for Mr. Lucero will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m, April 26, 2000, at the church. Funeral Mass and Burial will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca. Arrangements with Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
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Parsons-Maes -- Christopher Travis Parsons-Maes, 2 months and 7 days, passed away April 24 at his home in McIntosh. He is survived by his parents, Danny and Elizabeth Maes; three sisters, Bianca, Mariah and Kasandra; and one brother, Aaron; his maternal grandparents, Ray and Cindi Parson of Jemez Springs; paternal grandparents, Albert Maes and Ramona Castillo of Willard, NM; maternal great-grandparents, Ruby Parsons, Ruth and Doyle Dobbs of Albuquerque; paternal great-grandparents, Casianita Gonzales; his aunt and uncle, Kenneth and Joanna Claxton of Seattle, WA. Also surviving are numerous great-aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Herman Parsons, Alfredo Gonzales, Barbara and Cirilio Maes. Viewing will be Thursday, April 27, 2000, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Harris-Hanlon Chapel in Moriarty. Services will be Saturday, April 29, 2000, 3:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Moriarty with Kenny Long officiating. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty. Pallbearers will be Joe Gonzales and Christopher Romero. Christopher will be greatly missed by all. He was loved very much and brought so much joy to us in the short time he was here. Arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.
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Pineda -- Tom G. Pineda, 76, an Albuquerque resident since 1957, died Monday, April 24, 2000. He is survived by his son, Raymond Pineda and wife, Margaret; daughter, Mary Ann Coalson and husband Timothy, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Anthony Pineda and wife, Sara of Cedar Grove, NM, Michael Pineda, and wife, Tracy, of Los Lunas; brothers, Ladislao Pineda and wife, Devon of Trinidad, CO, Gilbert Pineda and wife, Helen of Fresno, CA; several nieces, nephews, friends including his special friends at the Village at Alameda where he resided. His wife, Carmen F. Pineda, preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Pineda was a barber at the NCO Club for 40 years and had served as manager of several of the barbershops at Kirtland AFB. Tom developed many relationships with patrons who came to his shops, and he never met a stranger. He worked as a volunteer over the years by giving free haircuts at the VA Hospital and other hospitals and most recently he served as a volunteer leading social activities at the Village at Alameda. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE with Sophie Gurule, reciting. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee with Father Luis Jaramillo, celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Pineda, Anthony Pineda, Rudy Fourzan, Larry Bernal, Porspero Sedillo and Frank Melton. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE, Thursday, April 27, 2000 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Roseberry -- Sean Michael Roseberry, 27, a resident of Albuquerque died, Friday, April 14, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. Brown of Massachusetts; father, Lee Roseberry of Portsmouth, NH; grandparents, Violette and Vernon Brown of Ridgewood, NJ; grandmother, Rose Zubkus of Portsmouth, NH; and his dog, Sancho."A Farewell to Sean" will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Unicef, Attn: Children's First Internet Donation, 3 Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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Schnepp -- Josephine Schnepp, age 76, passed away April 24, 2000, ending her battle with Amyloidosis. Born in Holbeach, England, she came to Albuquerque in 1943, where she met and married Floyd A. Schnepp who preceded her in death in 1994 after nearly 50 years of marriage. Her cremated remains will be taken to reside with those of her beloved husband at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Gushard and husband, Jerry; grandson, Wade Greer and wife, Vanessa; as well as many friends whose lives she touched by her love, kindness, joy and generosity of spirit. Panakhida will be sung Thursday, April 27, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at All Saints of North America, 10420 4th Street NW. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the church or charity of your choice. The family thanks all who supported them and Josephine with their prayers, love and friendship. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
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Smith -- Jackie I. Smith, 69, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, passed away on Monday, April 24, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ron Smith; children, Cathi Brunacini of Albuquerque, Ray Brunacini Jr. of Delta, CO, Mike Brunacini of Albuquerque, Jennie Canterbury and her husband, Jeff of Aurora, CO, and Lori Brunacini of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Jessica Brunacini of Albuquerque, Devin Brunacini of Colorado and Ariel and Chloe Canterbury of Aurora, CO. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 26 at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care. Jackie was a fun-loving person whose kindness touched many. Her spirit will live on in all those who knew and loved her. Memorial donations may be made to the University of New Mexico Cancer Research Center.
        Published on: Thu April 27, 2000