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Smith -- Janet Irene Smith, 61, born in Wooster, Ohio, to Melvin Johnsonbaugh and Estella Bauman Johnsonbaugh, July 4, 1938, passed on Thursday, November 11, 1999. Jan is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Phillips; her son, Steve Smith and wife, Linda, and children, Sean, Hillary and Zach of Fairview, MN; her daughter, Laura Brannen and husband, Scott, and children, Donovan and Chelsea of Albuquerque; her son, Gregg Smith of Albuquerque; her step-daughter, Rhonda Garland and husband, John, and children, John and Abbie Lee of Pennsylvania; her step-son, Russell Phillips of Albuquerque; her step-daughter, Teresa Curl and twin boys, Isaac and Elijah of Rio Rancho; her brother, Melvin Johnsonbaugh and his wife, and family of Albuquerque North Valley; her sister, Gloria Ann Beegie and husband, Art, and family in Maryland; her brother, Dick Johnsonbaugh of Placitas and his family; and her many friends coast to coast. Friends and family are asked to send donations, in her memory, to"Friends of the Bosque", c/o P.O. Box 1246, Socorro, NM 87801, in honor of Jan Smith. Arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400. www. AlbuquerqueNM.com
        Published on: Sun December 05, 1999

Tippy -- Dorothy Nell Tippy, 74, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 24, 1999. She is survived by her nephew, Rex Borchardt and wife, Kathy of Monticello, AR; close friends, Mack Hicks of San Francisco, CA and Robin Morgan of Albuquerque; and many others who will deeply miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall W. Tippy, a longtime employee of Sandia, in 1993; and her son, Alan C. Tippy in 1994. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services were held Saturday, December 4, 1999, at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd.
        Published on: Sun December 05, 1999

Wheeless -- Jesse Wheeless, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Deltha B. Wheeless of Albuquerque; daughter, Judith M. Hill and husband, Tony of Oklahoma City, OK; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Lillian Turonis and husband, Hank of Colorado; brothers, Charless Wheeless and wife, Virginia of Albuquerque and Gussie Wheeless and wife, Evelyn of Santa Fe; stepsister, Jeanine Schmidt of Santa Fe; and many close friends and neighbors. Mr. Wheeless retired in 1957 after 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in Los Alamos until 1981. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. and family will be present to greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
        Published on: Sun December 05, 1999

Billing -- David Dodge Billing, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999. He is survived by his sons, David N. Billing and John E. Billing and wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Christine Kamm, Anne Rubin and John David Billing; and great-grandchildren, Joshua and Nathaniel Kamm and Alex and Zachary Rubin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther E. Billing in 1995. They were married 63 years. Mr. Billing was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving two years in the South Pacific. He retired after 23 years as a Lt. Col. Mr. Billing also worked for ten years with the State of New Mexico Employment Security Commission. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Crossland -- Ella E. Crossland, 87, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 29, 1999. Ella was born January 25, 1912 in Helen, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles and Cora Smith Waggle. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church, a volunteer at the Happy Days Christian Day Care and Pre-School. Ella retired from Akron City/Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio in 1976, she retired from Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque at the age of 82. She then lovingly care for her ailing sister, Florence Danner, several years prior to Florence's death in 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William Crossland; and the following brothers and sisters, Katherine Opatich, James, John, Cora Charlene Hodinko, Florence Danner, Charles and William. Ella is survived by a daughter, Karen L. Hall of Suffield, OH; three sons, Ronald W. of Albuquerque, Kent N. of Canal Fulton, OH and Von H. Crossland of Bay Village, OH; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The visitation for Ella will be held in the Chapel of of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, on Thursday, December 2, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, December 3, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The service will be on Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, with Rev. D. Stanley Blake officiating. Entombment will follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bill Crossland, Boyd Crossland, David Hall, Dean Crossland, Jim Crossland, Justin Crossland, Max Hall, and Ray Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good New Baptist Church, 5812 Signal Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 or to Happy Days Christian Day Care and Pre-School, 2001 Golf Course Rd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, NM.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Everett -- Tomas Gerald Everett, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died Thursday, December 2, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Everett of Albuquerque; brother, Ken Everett of Denver, CO; sister, Allene Butler of Olympia, WA; son, Jerry Everett and wife, Nancy of Kansas City, MO; step-son, Dan Jackson of San Francisco, CA; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Everett retired in 1978 from A.T.&S.F. Railroad, where he worked as an engineer, conductor and fireman for many years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver Ave. SE, with Father Byron McDougal officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Flagstead -- Arnold P."Flag" Flagstead, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Sunday, November 14, 1999. He is survived by his son, Jim Flagstead and wife, Kathy of California; daughter-in-law, Rosemarie McCullough of Colorado; and grandchildren, Meredith, Anne, Brian, Stacey and Jeffrey. Mr. Flagstead was a member of Albuquerque Lodge #60 A.F. & A.M.; Elks Lodge #461; Moose Lodge #2241; and Ballud Abyad Shrine. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, December 4, 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice Inpatient Unit, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, 87125-6666 or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Frederich -- Leta F. Frederich, age 87, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died December 2, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley A. Masshar and Barbara J. Klaudt and husband, John; grandchildren, Stephanie M. Larragoite, Michelle Masshar, Patti Henthorn and husband, Dean; great-grandchildren, Cierra Leona and Sean Harrison Larragoite, Cooper Henthorn; and her sister, Mary Rose Clark. A Memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1999, in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 525 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Gallegos -- Mr. Ambrosio Gallegos, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 2, 1999. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his son, Frank Gallegos and wife, Nora; two daughters, Elaine Norman and Dorothy Miller 13 grandchildren, Frankie and Billy Gallegos, Gordon Cougle, Marion Garcia, Sherry Sierra, Gayle, Marvin and Joe Cates, Donna Meskimen, Debbie Fife, Jerialdean Coffman, Mark and Milton Miller; 30 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Gallegos was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie and his son, Robert. Mr. Gallegos was born and raised in the Los Griegos area, where he raised his own family. He was a member of the Catholic Church and an avid farmer. He took great pride in the chili he grew along with the many other fruits of the garden. A visitation will be Saturday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., and on Sunday afternoon in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. by Gabriela Nieto. Final visitation will be Monday morning in the church, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frankie Gallegos, Billy Gallegos, Gordon Cougle, Billy Garcia, Mark Miller and Joe Cates. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Miller and Marvin Cates. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999

Hilker -- Godfrey"Bud" Hilker, 83, went to join his beloved wife and son in Heaven on Thursday, December 2, 1999. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 6, at First Baptist Church of Independence. Burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Floral Hills Chapel. Bud was born to Ernst and Hilda Hilker, January 8, 1916, in Defiance, MO. Orphaned at the age of five, Bud went to live with his grandparents. Upon their death, Bud lived with various relatives and friends until striking out on his own at the age of 13. He worked at various jobs throughout the beginning of his"adult" life before settling into a 20-year career with Armco Steel. Bud met his beautiful wife, Mary, on a blind date in 1937, and married her on June 4, 1938. Their 61-year loving union produced three wonderful children, Janice Darlene, Kenneth Wayne and Dennis Lee. Throughout this life, Bud most enjoyed his family - spoiling his six grandchildren, making home movies, and telling family stories. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Independence. Bud is survived by his daughter, Janice Swope and her husband, Bill, and their children, David Swope and family, and Jody Swope, all of Albuquerque; his son, Dennis Hilker and his wife, Lynnette Whitt, and their children, Erin and Brooke Whitt Hilker, Owings, MD; his daughter-in-law, Mary Hilker (widow of his son, Kenneth), Independence, MO, and their children, Suzanne and Teresa Hilker, Kansas City, MO. Also surviving him is his sister, Olinda Marie Morgan and other loving family and friends of St. Charles, MO. We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a graceful and dignified man. He showed all who knew him the meaning of truth, integrity and strength. Above all, he embodied all that defines what family is about. His gentle spirit and quiet strength lives forever within us all, but his absence leaves a hole in our lives. (Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel).
        Published on: Sat December 04, 1999