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Loague -- Ralph (Rolin) Loague, age 67, a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years, died December 2, 1999 after a brave and gallant fight against cancer for two years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rose Loague of Albuquerque; two daughters, Jeanmarie Statkus and husband, Jack of Albuquerque, Judith Ann Loague; brother, Norman T. Loague and wife, Brenda of Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Courtney McDonald and Nicholas Statkus; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was a carpenter in the Local Union 1319, and a veteran of the Korean War. A Memorial service will be held in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 6, 1999, with Chaplain Fabian M. Gagnon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Chapter, 2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Miller -- Marjorie S. Miller, 88, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Tome, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 1999. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the 1st United Methodist Church in Belen, with Pastor Jay Armstrong officiating. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
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Nelson -- Rogaciana"Rose" M. Nelson, age 90, passed away December 3, 1999 at the Assisted Living in Santa Rosa following an illness. Rose was born May 15, 1999 in Pintada, New Mexico to the home of Jose Alcario and Faustina Garcia Martinez. She was reared and attended schools in Pintada, Vaughn and Santa Rosa. Rose and her husband, Claudio were longtime cattle ranchers in the Pintada area. She was a member of the Holy Family Church in Pintada and the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Santa Rosa. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Claudio Nelson, an infant sister Rogaciana Martinez, and a sister Sabinta M. Gonzales. Survivors include her son, Oliver Nelson of Anton Chico, a grandson, Ricky Nelson of of Vaughn, 2 sisters, Frances Campos of Santa Rosa, Amelia Wallace of Albuquerque, 5 brothers, Jose L. Martinez and Rudy Martinez of Pintada, Jose Alcario Martinez and wife Stella, Napoleon Martinez and wife, Tillie all of Santa Rosa and Faustin Martinez and wife, Thelma of Albuquerque. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary Services will be held on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. from St. Rosa of Lima Church in Santa Rosa with Deacon Arsenio Sanchez leading in prayer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews, Gilbert Campos, Rudy Martinez, Jr., Gerald Gonzales, Lorenzo Nelson, Patrick Martinez, Rudy Sanchez, and Florencio Baca. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Arthur Campos, Joe Campos, Edward Campos, Michael Martinez, John Martinez, Ronnie Martinez, Joe Nelson, Michael Sanchez, Anthony Sanchez, Alex Wallace, Eric Wallace and Albert Nelson. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd Street, Santa Fe, NM 88435. (505) 472-3369
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Pittisi -- Lily Pittisi, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Pittisi and Marie Fletcher; granddaughters, Cassandra Fletcher and Christina Fletcher, all of Albuquerque; and sisters, Mary Skeps of Buffalo, NY and Lu Alexander of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Pittisi and brother-in-law, Carl Skeps. Mrs. Pittisi was a member of the Golden Agers at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. She retired from K-Mart after 25 1/2 years of service. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with the Marianites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, with Rev. Stephen C. Schultz, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Peter Strascina, Jeff Landers, Steve Taday, Michael Gardner, Cassandra Fletcher, Christina Fletcher and Bryan White. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to time of Rosary.
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Pohlmann -- Bernard Pohlmann, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years and a former resident of Los Alamos, died Thursday, December 2, 1999. Rosary and Mass services are pending. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
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Rael -- Mrs. Ninfa S. Rael, 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 3, 1999. Mrs. Rael is survived by one son, James Rael; her granddaughter, Jamie Rael; her great-grandson, Robert Grahm Jr.; three brothers, Manuel Sedillo and wife, Gloria, Robert Sedillo and Bennie Sedillo; three sisters, Mary Garcia, Nasie Villalva and Sally Roybal; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Rael was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rael, in 1988; her brother, Augustine Sedillo, in 1964; and her brother, Max Sedillo, in 1992. Mrs. Rael was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. She belonged to People Eucharistic League, Sacred Heart League, and the Legion of Mary. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon in the St. Anne Church, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. by Phil and Alice Chavez. Final visitation will be Monday morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father John Shedlock. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Sedillo, Raymond Sedillo, Freddie Salas, Leddie Sedillo, Robert Grahm and Tom Bolz. Honorary pallbearers will be David Salas, Milo Arzate, Jack Cole, Gilbert Sedillo, Bennie Sedillo and Manuel Sedillo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
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Rapp -- Robert F. Rapp, age 81, a resident of Corrales, died December 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Annabel Masterson Rapp of the family home; daughter, Beth Atchley of Albuquerque; step-sons, Richard Masterson and wife, Holly of Santa Fe, and William Masterson of Santa Fe; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mable M. Rapp. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 6, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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Rippberger -- Ruth M. Rippberger, 82, passed away on December 3, 1999 after a protracted illness. She was born in Wichita Falls, TX and lived in many places in the USA, Canada, Europe and Africa before becoming a permanent resident of Albuquerque in 1980. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, C.C. Rippberger; five children, C.M. Rippberger, MD, of Sharon, MA, Victoria Johnston of La Paz, Bolivia, Ada Rippberger of Albuquerque, Dee Hallock of Corvallis, MT, Maurine Hulslander of Everett, MA; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She graduated from the Gordon Keller School of Nursing, Tampa, FL in 1940 and served a short term in the Army Nurse Corps, which ended with her marriage in 1941. She was a Past Worthy Matron in the OES, and was an active member of the Mended Hearts Association. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, December 9, 1999, 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerad & Son Mortuary, 3113 Carlisle NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
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Sanchez -- Josie Sanchez, 89, a lifetime resident of Corrales passed away on Thursday, December 2, 1999. Josie was born June 24, 1910 the daughter of Constancio and Juanita Garcia Candelaria in Corrales, New Mexico. Josie had been a volunteer with the St. Felix Pantry. She was a member of the San Ysidro Catholic Church of Corrales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Sanchez in 1989 and son, Benny Sanchez in 1998. Josie is survived by four children, Juanita Garcia and husband, Sammy of Corrales, Dioly Garbagni and husband, Johnny of Albuquerque, Ray Sanchez and wife, Corrine of Corrales, and Alice Sanchez of Corrales; two sisters, Mela Martinez of Winslow, AZ and Racheal Griego of Gallup, NM; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The Rosary for Josie will be held on Monday, December 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at San Ysidro Catholic Church with the Mass on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Ysidro Catholic Church with the Rev. Clarence Galli as the celebrant. Interment will be in the San Ysidro Catholic Cemetery in Corrales. Pallbearers will be Neil Maldonado, Matthew Lovato, Alejandro Sanchez, Chris Lovato, Anthony Sanchez, Adam Sanchez, Teddy Sanchez, and Louis Sanchez. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho
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Sisneros -- David V."Froggy" Sisneros, 61, passed away in Albuquerque on December 2, 1999. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, but had lived in Albuquerque most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy and had worked as an electrician and taught electrical classes for J.A.T.C. He was a member of the I.B.EW. for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sisneros; a son, Vincent Sisneros; a daughter, Monica Alderete and husband, Chris; and a sister, Della Howard and husband, Neal. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Nicole Alderete; a grandson, Vincent Sisneros Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Delicia Marie Salas. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday evening, with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Monday, December 6, 1999, at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Rev. Ron Bruckner as Celebrant. Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery will follow the service. Pallbearers will be Vincent Sisneros, Chris Alderete, Jeremey Salas, Bobby Valdez, Fred Montoya and Rudy Archuleta. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun December 05, 1999