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Richards -- Kent Richards, 58, passed away suddenly in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy; sons, Troy (Katarina) Richards and Trace (Monica, grandchildren, Vanessa and Eric) Richards of Tucson; daughter, Tara Richards of Dallas; parents, Rick and Berna Richards of Albuquerque; sister, Janet (Ron, niece, Tamara and nephew, Trevin) Janser of Albuquerque; mother-in-law, Dorothy Donato of Bullhead City, AZ; and brother-in-law, Carl (Nancy) Donato of Scottsdale, AZ; as well as numerous other relatives. Retired since 1996, Kent and Peggy traveled in a RV searching for golf sites and spending their extra time in Angel Fire and Tucson. He impacted many children in Albuquerque through his involvement with sports, including YAFL and Roadrunner Little League. This"gentle-giant" spread love and generosity to his grandchildren and family for years. Kent will remain an inspiration to his family and friends, and will be loved and missed forever. Kent was cremated in Tucson and memorial services will be held at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, in Albuquerque, on Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. At the families' request, all memorial donations may be made in Kent's name to the Arizona's Children Foundation, 2700 S. 8th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713.
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Sena -- Lucinda (Lucy) Sean a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away Saturday, March 11, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Rose and Rita Sena, Connie Dungan and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Dr. Joseph M. Dungan III and wife, Lucille of San Antonio, Texas, Patricia Miller and husband, David of Albuquerque, Vincent Gregg Dungan and wife, Lillian of Waco, Texas, and John Mark Dungan of Albuquerque; great-great grandchildren, Jessica, Jonathan and Joanne Miller, Mathew and James Gungan and Brian and Bridget Dungan. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Queen of Peace Chapel, 1420 San Pedro NE. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. Joseph M. Dungan III, Vincent Gregg Dungan, John Mark Dungan, David Miller and Mathew Dungan. Honorary pallbearers will be J.M. Dungan Jr., Brian Dungan, and Rudy Miller. Visitations will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Monday at 4:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary Chapel, 400 3rd St SW.
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Senasack -- Florence Senasack, 79, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 10 years, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2000. Florence was born May 15, 1920 in Newcastle, Maine the daughter of Frank Haines and Eva Lizzie Hammond. Florence came to New Mexico from Florida. She was married to Leroy A. Senasack in South Paris, Maine on December 22, 1945. Leroy preceded her in death in 1982. Florence was a graduate of Paris High School, Paris, Maine, 1939, graduate of Maryland Institute of Art, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. She had worked for the Maine Unemployment Association in Augusta, ME; elected to Central Maryland Health System Agency, Baltimore, MD for five and one half years; Florence had also been a Girl Scout Leader. Florence is survived by two children, David Leroy Senasack and wife, Beverly of Rio Rancho, Linda Florence Senasack of Baltimore, MD; four grandchildren, Stephanie Capri Senasack of Albuquerque, Edward D.J. Senasack, Amber Joy Senasack, Audrey Lynn Senasack all of Rio Rancho. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Rev. Tim Neustifter and Rev. Mark Conkling officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Rio Rancho United Methodist Church Foundation, Capital Improvement, Rio Rancho United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 15070, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Van Dusen -- Beatrice Julia"Bee" Van Dusen, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Roy R. Van Dusen Jr.; a brother, Leonard Strauss of Chicopee, Mass.; and two nieces and a nephew, including Susan Collins of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by son, Lt. Roy R. Van Dusen III. Bee was born in New York City and grew up in White Plains, New York, where she graduated from high school in 1937. In World War II, she served in the Women's Army Corps at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where she was married in 1945. She traveled widely with her Army officer husband, living in Taiwan, Germany and Hong King. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland when she lived in Columbia, Maryland in 1978. Services were private, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assn.
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Vigil -- Mrs. Virginia Vigil died Friday in Albuquerque at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her husband, Filiberto Vigil; brother, Delfinio Martinez; sister, Augustina Martinez; parents, Petrita and Alfredo Martinez; son, Joe Vigil; and daughter, Mary Vigil. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her son, Santos Vigil; daughter, Crucita Gallegos; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorial Services for Mrs. Vigil will be held on Monday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. by Father Rodriguez. Inurement will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Rosary was held on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Williams -- Cora B. Williams, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away March 9, 2000. She is survived by her son, Otis N. Williams and wife, Marjorie Jean Williams of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great grandchildren all of Albuquerque; two nephews of Texas; one nephew of Chicago, IL; and one niece of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Williams; son, Harvey Eugene (Duke) Williams; and grandson, Ronald Craig (Rudy). Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1509 Edith SE, with Rev. R.J. Knight officiating. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959 
        Published on: Mon March 13, 2000

Bowen -- Joy A. Bowen, 68, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, March 9, 2000. She is survived by her four daughters, Joy Ann Merker of Arvado, CO, Brenda Hardy of Albuquerque, Sondra Harbaugh and husband, Scott of Albuquerque, Stephanie Dohrmann and husband, Jerry of Castro Valley, CA; two sons, Kevin Bowen and wife, Sara of Albuquerque and Patrick Bowen; nine grandchildren; one sister, Karene Krauel and husband, Herman Krauel; three brothers, Jim Flowers, Emmett Flowers and Tom Flowers. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed. Memorial Services will be held, Monday, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Minister Herman Krauel officiating.
        Published on: Sun March 12, 2000

Brown -- Mrs. Emma S. Brown, 69, a resident of Albuquerque was called to be with our Lord early in the morning of March 9, 2000. March 10, would have been her 70th birthday. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, George B. Brown; two daughters, Jane Duran and husband, Dan and Pamela Coates and husband, Frank; her"adopted" daughter, Dollie Garcia; two sisters, Mary Brown and Rusila Zamora; four grandchildren, Scott Duran, Stephanie Padilla and husband, Rumaldo Padilla III, Frankie Coates III and George Coates; two great-grandchildren, Rumaldo Padilla IV and Michael Padilla; her best friend, Mellie and Merline; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family members. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eufemia Zamora; her daughter, Sandra Gail Brown and her brother, Frank Zamora. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, an active member of Tops, past SRD Queen at their state conference, was a co-leader in the Tops organization, a homemaker and seamstress. Rosary will be recited Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. in The Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a visitation after 2:30, Gabriella Nieto reciting. Final visitation will be Monday morning in the church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Joel Garner. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Duran, Frankie Coates III, George Coates, Phillip Brown, Robert Brown and Freddie Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Zamora, Larry Zamora, Paul Zamora, Rudy Zamora and Steve Zamora. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun March 12, 2000

Buescher -- Gene Sherritt Buescher, widow of Charles Malcolm Buescher, Jr., residents of Albuquerque since 1958, passed away Sunday, March 5. She was born July 21, 1914, in Marietta, Ohio. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees from University of Illinois. She had been a very active real estate broker since 1958, previously associated with Brown Realty Company and most recently with Margo Gordon Realtors. She was always active in civic affairs, and she served as a member and Vice President of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta during its first five years. She was Albuquerque Realtor of the Year in 1967, New Mexico State Realtor of the Year in 1970, National President of The Women's Council of Realtors in 1972, and President of the Realtors Association of New Mexico in 1975. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Sally) Del Monte and son-in-law, Kenneth Del Monte of San Francisco, CA; her step-daughter, Cathy Brown of Houston; and her step-son, Michael Buescher of Odessa, TX. Her surviving brothers and sisters are James Sherritt of Kerrville, TX, George Sherritt of Boulder, CO, Mary Louise Eilar of Whittier, CA, and, Cynthia Richards of Emmitt, ID. She is also survived by her niece, Sherry Ann Perry of Corrales; and many other out-of-town nieces and nephews. Mass will be held at the Hospital Chapel, 2nd Floor, St. Joseph Medical Center, Main Downtown Hospital, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Gene's life on Sunday, March 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the family residence. Donations to the charity of choice. Cremation arrangements made by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
        Published on: Sun March 12, 2000

Campbell -- Ruth Aylene Campbell, a resident of Albuquerque since 1931, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2000 following a short illness. She is survived by her son, Robert"Bob" Campbell and wife, Kay of Albuquerque; daughter, Joyce Harris and husband, Willie, of Placitas; seven grandchildren, Sean Campbell and wife, Leanne, Shannon Usiak and husband, Wayne, Cortney Campbell, Colin Campbell and wife, Lil, Lauren Gleason and husband, Mark, Chad Harris and wife, Aleta and Wendy Harada and husband, Mark. Ruth leaves 14 great-grandchildren, Rhiannon, Jordyn, Chelsea, Colton, Jesse, Kristin, Eden, Ryan, Christopher, Holly, Kyle, Tyler, Jordan and Brandon; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and many, many friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charles Clifford Campbell. Ruth was born in Perrin, TX. She married Cliff Campbell in July, 1930. They moved to Albuquerque in 1931. She retired from Albuquerque Lumber in 1958. She was a charter member of Fruit Avenue Baptist Church where she was active for sixty-five years. She belonged to the Good Sam Club, Palo Duro Senior Center, Bear Canyon Senior Center, Highland Senior Center and Los Volcanoes Senior Center. She had been a resident at Carestone Assisted Living since 1998 where she remained active until recently and will be remembered by her friends there for the little prayer rocks she gave to everyone. She was known as the"can lady" for collecting aluminum cans for"Dogs for the Deaf" and was awarded the"Golden Halo Plaque" in 1993 from the New Mexico Good Sam Club for her outstanding work. Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Carestone and Lovelace Hospice for their extraordinary care, love and compassion as they helped her leave this earthly life peacefully and with dignity. Services will be held at French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday, 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun March 12, 2000