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Kethro -- Donald G. Kethro, 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 11, 2000. He is survived by his son, Walter Luecke and wife, Beverly of Mt. Airy, Maryland; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, John Kethro; sister, Arlene Lynn; and nephew, Don Kethro all of Massachusetts. Mr. Kethro was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth and two daughters, Juanita Turner and Patricia Ann Dixon. He was with the BIA as Assistant Chief before retiring in the early 1970's. Mr. Kethro was a graduate of Indiana Tech University. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #461. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Martinez -- Marian B. Martinez passed away February 11, 2000. She is survived by her three children; Eugenia Candelaria, Albuquerque, Lydia E. Vigil and Orlando, Albuquerque and son, Criss P. Candelaria and Irene, Springerville, Arizona. She is also survived by two sisters and a brother, Dolores Salazar, Quemado, NM, Eliseo Baca, Quemado, NM, and Lucy Livermore, Rio Rancho, NM. Other survivors include ten grandchildren, Eugene C. Candelaria and wife, Tracy, John E. Candelaria and wife, Teri, Jeanette Candelaria and husband, Chris Claborne, Debbie Mack and husband, Mike, Elaine Shack and husband, Mark, Christine JoJola and husband, Allan, Luana Vigil and husband, Ken Orona, Lynne Vigil, Lucretia Vigil, and Dominic D. Esquibel. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, Kim, Ian and Marissa, Alec, Matthew, Juan, Kyle, Jami, Eryn, Andie, Illianna, Lucretia Lynne and Nicholas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 13, 2000, 2:00 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 14, 2000 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Springerville, Arizona at 2:00 pm. with Father Bob Mathew officiating. Interment to follow in Springerville Cemetery, Springerville, Arizona. Pallbearers will be: Eugene Candelaria, Allen JoJola, John Candelaria, Ken Orona, Donnie D. Esquibel and Lynne Vigil. Honorary pallbearers are: Mike Mack, Mark Shuck and Chris Claborne. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 821-0010
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Peterson -- Beverly R. Peterson, age 63, a resident of New Mexico for most of her life, died Thursday, February 10, 2000. She is survived by her children, Cathy Peterson of Los Lunas, NM, Karen Gutierrez and husband, Vincent of Albuquerque and James J. Peterson of Rio Rancho, NM; four grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Judith Reinhold of Sandia Park, NM. Private Services and Interment will take place in Skokie, Illinois. Local arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Spence -- Don Spence, 51, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 11, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Renee Martinez and husband, Earl; grandmother, Maybelle Kilmer, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Barbara Dyvig and husband, Bob of Mission Viego, CA and Bonnie Austin and husband, Merrill of Plymouth, MT; brothers, Philip Spence and wife, Darlene of Fairview, OH and Danny Spence of Hamilton, OH; best friend, Nancy J. Moseley of Albuquerque; and many other friends who will miss him. Services will be held Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with Rick Donaho officiating. Private disposition will take place. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, Attn: Rosalee Montoya-Reed, 900 Camino del Salud NE, 87131-5636. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Sullivan -- Rosie Angelina Sullivan, age 71, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died peacefully Friday, February 11, 2000, after a brief illness. She was born December 4, 1928 in Cimarron, New Mexico, to Sinforosa Lovato. She was a resident of Albuquerque for 41 years, where she was a founding member of the Western Heights Assembly of God Church of God since 1961. She was a much loved Missionette leader and Sunday School Teacher, receiving numerous teacher of the year awards. She will be remembered for her beautiful soprano voice and her love of singing praises to her Lord. She is survived by her two sisters, Odella Lovato of Albuquerque and Maclovia Lovato of Bernalillo; her six children: Carolyn Sullivan of Denver, CO, Susan Sullivan Richards (Gary) of Springfield, MO, Kenneth D. Lovato-Sullivan of Denver, CO, Gladys Campos (Richard) of Albuquerque, Jeannie Sullivan Dana (Ali) of San Gabriel, CA, and Penny Salimi (Reza) of Albuquerque; and nine grandchildren: April Granada, Edward Thompson Jr., Michael Campos, Ricky Campos, Parisa Dana, Chayan Dana, Kamron Salimi, Bijon Salimi, and Jim Richards; and eight great-great grandchildren; and her beloved canine companion"Lady". She leaves behind a legacy of prayer and faith in God. Her life was a testimony of her abiding faith and trust in her Lord, God, Creator, and closest friend who brought her through many adversities. The viewing is set for Monday, February 14, 2000, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St NW. A Memorial Service will be held on February 14, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Western Heights Assembly of God Church at 6415 Sage Rd. SW. Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008, 2919 4th NW
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Webb -- Helga Elsbeth Webb, born in Berlin, Germany on November 20, 1926, died quietly Sunday, February 13, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Webb is survived by her loving family; son, Harvey Lee Webb and wife, Rositta; one grandchild, Ashley Nichole Webb; her mother-in-law, Viola Morgan. Helga was preceded in death by her husband, Jerald N. Webb and parents, Franz and Elsbeth Drefke. She made Albuquerque her home for the last 32 years and retired from Albuquerque National Bank. Helga met her husband, Jerry, while he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany and as a soldier's wife, they were stationed at various bases throughout the United States and Germany. Upon Jerry's retirement from the military, they returned to their favorite city, Albuquerque. She loved beautiful sunsets, all animals and visits to their cabin at Blue Water Lake. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to thank Manor Care for their kind and loving care for the past several months. Cremation has taken place and in accordance with Mrs. Webb's request, no services will be held. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro Dr., N.E., Suite 146, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Westover -- Richard Thomas Westover, 94, a resident of Rio Rancho for 33 years, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 12, 2000. Richard was born on August 21, 1905, the son of Luke and Ella Westover in Beaver Lake, Hartland, Wisconsin. During his lifetime he was a shortwave radio operator on the Great Lakes, an engineer for radio station WTMJ in Milwaukee, and a machinist in a manufacturing plant during WWII. He had owned his own TV and Radio Shop in Hartland, Wisconsin for many years, and after moving to Rio Rancho, he continued working as a TV Technician in Albuquerque for 17 years. His hobbies were many; including ham radio with call letters (W9EJI), gunsmithing and antique clock making and watch repair. He was a member of the NAWCC and the Local Sundial Club. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgiann Westover; son, Richard H. Westover of Albuquerque; daughters, Nancy McKenzie of Springtown, TX, and Sherry Hsiao of Rio Rancho; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, Monday, February 14, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd, at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Service on Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary with Chaplain Joann Palmer officiating. Entombment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho. .DMP
        Published on: Mon February 14, 2000

Abreu -- Conrado Abreu passed on Thursday morning with his family at his side, at the age of 91. He was born in Mora, NM in 1908 to Emelia and Anectio Abreu. He came to Albuquerque when he was five years old, where he settled and married the late Concha Romero Abreu for 66 years. He retired after 50 years of service with Springer Transfer Company, where he was known to be the best truck driver that ever worked for Springer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Concha; son, Lawrence; daughter, Isabella Maria Abreu; and brother, Pablo Barrera. He lives in loving memory with his daughter, Emily and husband, Albert; grandchildren, Concepcion, Michael, Katherine, Lorenzo and wife, Tisha, Vincent Leon, Albert Ray and wife, Charlotte Teupell, Barbara and Al Saiz, John, Alfred and wife, Edwina, Conrad and wife, Annette, Carmella and husband, Gabriel and also, Julian Abreu. Conrado's great-grandchildren include, Albert, Isabella and Veronica Ortega, Alex and Sheldon Finley, Stephen and Michelle Teupell, Armelina, Lorenzo, Andrea, Jonathan and Ashley Teupell, Adam, Elisha Teupell and Conselo Martinez, Janelle, Brittany and Alfred Jr. Abreu, Andreas, Angelicia and Adrianna Abreu, Gabriella and Kayla Benavidez. The great-great-grandchild, Sabrina Teupell will miss him deeply. Mr. Abreu was father to Pete Romero and wife, Clorinda and children, Pete Jr., Natalie, Johnny Ray, Marie and Clarence. A special cousin, David Chavez will live forever with his memory. He will be missed and thought of every day by all. He has one surviving brother, Ramon and wife and family; sisters-in-law, Julia Benavidez and Pefania Barrera. He is also survived by newly discovered Abreu cousins from Las Vegas, NM. The family wishes to thank Vista Care Hospice for their excellent service, especially his nurse, Kathy Corcoran, with special thanks to Lorraine Goss. He will be thought of every day and missed immensely. Funeral Services for Mr. Abreu will be held on Monday at the San Ignacio Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Teupell, Gabriel Benavidez, Albert Ortega, Lorenzo Teupell, Alfred Abreu Jr., David Chavez, Eddie Abreu Jr. and Fernando Waseta. Honorary pallbearers will be all his great-grandchildren. A Rosary for Mr. Abreu will be recited on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. at San Ignacio Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Sun February 13, 2000

Betz -- Madonna Daniel Betz of Corrales, NM, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 10, 2000. She was a former resident of New York City where she worked as a trader for Goldman Sachs before retiring to Albuquerque seven years ago. She was born July 7, 1938 in McLeansoboro, Illinois, beloved daughter of John M. (deceased) and Deana Daniel. She is survived by her loving husband, King Betz of Corrales; daughter, Lauren Kivler and husband, Daniel of Tijeras, NM; two grandsons, Jackson and Danny; three step children, Robert, Stephen and Sarah Betz of Centralia, Illinois; sister, Jacklyn Adams; and brother, John Daniel of Albuquerque; and her many friends. Since her retirement to New Mexico, she has pursued her career as an accomplished artist and was a member of the Rio Grande Art Association, in addition to other art groups. Visitation will take place at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, Monday, February 14, 2000 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service immediately following Visitation. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlise NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun February 13, 2000

Caudle -- William"Bill" T. Caudle, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Wednesday, February 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Wilma Caudle; daughter, Sharon Caudle, both of the family home; granddaughter, Pamela Archuleta of Los Lunas; and numerous brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews. Mr. Caudle was preceded in death by his son, Robert Caudle. Services will be held Monday, 11:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Lemuel M. Boyles officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
        Published on: Sun February 13, 2000