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Smith -- Samuel David Smith, Noted Artist, Prof. Emeritus of U.N.M. and long time resident of Telluride, CO, died at the age of 81 after a short illness on Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Montrose Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth of Telluride; two sons, Lt. Rembrandt Smith, USN of Anacortes, WA, Michelangelo Smith of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Cezanne Turner of Albuquerque; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating Sam's life will be held later this summer at Navajo Lake, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
        Published on: Sun May 30, 1999

Treibel -- Walter E. Treibel, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since the early 1940s, died on Monday, May 24, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet in 1985; and his daughter, Susy Sanders in 1998. He is survived by his son, Wayne Treibel and his wife, Karen, their children, Adam and Ashley; son, Steven Treibel and his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Daniel; sister, Marion Norkin of New Jersey; grandson, Michael Fisk; son-in-law, James Sanders; and brother-in-law, Robert J. Pringle and his wife, Dorothy of Alabama. Mr. Treibel graduated from the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute in New York in 1943 as a Mechanical Engineer. He then worked in an airplane manufacturing facility back east. Some of his associates and classmates requested his assistance on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, NM, though he did not want to move west. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 and sent to Los Alamos, NM as a Technical Master Sergeant. He was the inventor of the trigger mechanism for the first nuclear weapon. He was in the North Bunker at the Trinity Site (First Atomic Bomb Test), in New Mexico. He was one of the original members of the Z-Division of Sandia National Labs. He designed and developed many weapons systems over the span of 38 years at Sandia National Labs. He retired from Sandia in the early 1980s. His career was filled with many accommodations, recommendations, and personal references, including some notable ones from Robert J. Oppenheimer, Alvin Graves, George Landry, and many others. Walt was an avid walker at Winrock Mall. He had many friends in the Albuquerque, Los Alamos, and Livermore Communities. His life was a treasure for all to remember. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Sunday, May 30, 1999, 1:30 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, with Rev. John Wild officiating. The family would like to express appreciation to Health South Rehabilitation Center, Vista Del Rio Retirement Center, and Sunrise Mission Manor for their compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305; or to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun May 30, 1999

Zuber -- Evelyn Zuber, 87, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999, following a sudden illness at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. She was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, but for the past eight years had been residing in Washington State. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua"Pete" Zuber; and son, Ray Lea Henson. Mrs. Zuber is survived by her daughters, Terry McDermott and husband, Boyd of Tacoma, WA, and Betsy Pixley and husband, Bob of Albuquerque; son, Bobby Henson of Moriarty; grandsons, Johnny White of Albuquerque, Clifton McDermott and wife, Lisa of Tacoma, WA, Robbie Henson and wife, Rhonda, Scott Henson and wife, Shannon, and Matthew Henson all of Moriarty, and Michael R. Pixley and wife, Cory of Sacramento, CA; granddaughters, Dixie Lea McDermott of Tacoma, WA, Janet Garman and husband, Chris of Moriarty, Cherie Freytag and husband, Jack of San Antonio, TX, Melody Anderson and husband, Bill of Hillsboro, OR, Lynne Erwin and husband, Glen of Albuquerque, and Linda Black and husband, Larry of Nashville, TN; 16 great grandchildren; beloved friend, Francis Olliff, and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro, NE with Ron Cherry officiating. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919-4th St, NW 343-8008 
        Published on: Sun May 30, 1999

Brown -- The family of Alex Brown would like to thank the Albuquerque Kidney Center, the 5th floor nursing staff at St. Joseph Hospital, the staff at Kaseman Hospice and especially Dr. Lucy Fox for the loving care Alex received in the last weeks of his life. We also thank the family and friends who supported us with their love, food, visits, house cleaning, calls, cards, flowers, and hugs. Thank you to Bill Horn and Brett Aylesbury for the beautiful music at the services. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Cashion -- Oran Bryant Cashion, 88, an Albuquerque resident since 1955 and of New Mexico since 1933, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999. Mr. Cashion is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby E. Cashion of Albuquerque; sons, Michael B. Cashion of Tijeras, NM and Patrick T. Cashion of Albuquerque. He was a 50 year member of the Carrizozo, NM Masonic Lodge and a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Ruidoso, NM. Mr. Cashion was retired from the US Department of Energy with 37 years service. Cremation has taken place and a reception will be held on Sunday, May 30, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Kraft -- Charlotte P. Kraft passed from this life May 26, 1999. She joins her beloved husband of 49 years, William C. (Bill) Kraft. Charlotte is survived by her three children, Dennis, Jim and Carol; grandson, Josh; brother, noted author J.F. Powers; sister, Laura Powers; and several nieces and nephews.Charlotte died peacefully at home in the arms of her family after a short illness.Charlotte and Bill Kraft have been residents of Albuquerque since 1946. A terrific mother and great wife, she was a true friend and generous church supporter. Charlotte was a passionate and accomplished gardener; her magnificent NE Heights yard is truly a tribute to her creativity and perseverance (as well as being the neighborhood birds' favorite hang-out.)Although with God now, Charlotte will be sorely missed by many.Rosary will be said Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Church, 2610 Utah NE, will be followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations can be made to the UNM's William & Charlotte Kraft Memorial Fellowship at 277-5541.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Mcdonald -- Rita S., passed away May 27, 1999. She was resident of Albuquerque for almost six years, moving here from Miami, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice and E. Sidney Hyman. She is survived by her loving daughter, Bess Holt and son-in-law Marshall; two sons, Kerry and Donald of Florida. Rita is also survived by her loving sister and brother, Sylvia Goldmann and Victor Hyman; nephews Hank Goldmann, Peter Goldmann and their families; niece Jeanne Schiller and three grandchildren. Rita grew up in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York and moved to Miami, FL as an adult. She worked in the Family Jewelry business all her life. She retired and moved to Albuquerque to be near her daughter. She was a wonderful, loving mother and a true friend and had a generous helping hand for all that needed it. She loved her dogs and cats and gave them a great life. She had a quick, hardy laugh and an ability to make friends with anyone. Rita was President of The Alliance of the Unitarian Church in Miami, FL for one term. She leaves many friends in Miami and Alb. She was much loved and will be forever missed by her daughter. A special thanks to the nurses at Presbyterian Hospital, Downtown SAC Unit especially Marlene Gross and Rita Saavedra who were kind and loving in their care of mom. As mom would say"Later, Thank You, that's enough"! Cremation has taken place and her remains will be placed in Alaska at a later date.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Posey -- Ada D. Posey, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, died on Wednesday, May 26, 1999. She is survived by her children, James Posey and wife, Dollene, Arthur B. Posey and wife, Dorothy, all of Albuquerque, Willistean Smith and husband, James C. of Jamaica, NY, Louis Posey and wife, Annie of Wheatley Heights, NY, Vera L. Wilson, and Henrietta Posey of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Flora Posey of Pell City, AL, Vera Files and Birmingham, AL and Clara McGown of Pell City, AL; and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Posey was a member and deaconess of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, as well as active in the Missionary Society. Services will be held Saturday, May 29, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. SE, with Rev. Stephen Billingslea officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. p.m. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Sanchez -- Mrs. Mary Ann Sanchez died Friday in Albuquerque at the age of 61. Services are pending and will be announced. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999

Speer -- Hugh Brownlow Speer Jr. died May 26, 1999 at St. Francis Place, where he had been a resident since November 1997. He was born October 24, 1910 to Hugh Speer and Augusta Moore in Bovina Center, NY. His early years were spent with his family in Presbyterian pastorates in Omaha, Pittsburgh and Erie, PA. Hugh was a fine athlete, excelling in baseball and football. He attended Monmouth College, and upon graduation, was employed by Marshall Field in Chicago. In 1935, he married Bernadine Jones and they had two daughters, Barbara and Vicki. At the outbreak of World War II, he joined the Navy and was assigned for training aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain, an aircraft carrier, and became a Lt. Commander. Following the war, he returned to a new job with the Simmons Co., first in Milwaukee. He soon became supervisor of sales for Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. At his retirement in 1970, he was living in Dallas as supervisor of the southwest area. In 1972, he and his wife, Bernie, moved to Albuquerque. Hugh loved to travel, and his wife loved to travel with him until her death in 1985. Later, he met and married Reta Elliott and they spent happy years together traveling to Canada and overseas. He is survived by family members, including his wife, Reta; Barbara and Dick Sauerman, Vicki and Jerry Smith; grandchildren, Jeff Smith, Kim Smith, Becky Sauerman-Miller, Rick Sauerman and Mark Sauerman; great-grandchildren are Mackenzie and Jake Miller; step-children, Margaret McCormick, Eric Tietze, Pamela Tietze and Mary Jane Witt; and a brother, Wallace Speer of California. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 1999, at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church with interment at a later date. Friends wishing to make a memorial gift in Hugh's name may do so to the American Cancer Society or to Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sat May 29, 1999