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Alderete -- Moises E. Alderete, 19, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 25, 1999. Moises was the beloved son to Patricia Silva. He is also survived by five sisters, Maria Alderete and husband, Daniel, Elizabeth Alderete, Sabrina Alderete and husband, Adan, Sandra Alderete and Vicky Alderete and husband, Arturo; three brothers, Ramon Alderete and wife, Maria, Richard Silva, and Pete Alderete; paternal grandfather, Pete Alderete and wife, Rosa. Moises was preceded in death by his father, Orlando Alderete, 1998. A prayer service will be held on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, with visitation after 6:00 p.m., Pastor Ernesto Jiron, officiating. Private disposition will take place. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Bailey -- Mr. Don Bailey, age 71, of Albuquerque, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. Mr. Bailey was born May 30, 1927 at Vernon, Texas, the son of Martin Luther and Johnny Barnett Bailey. Mr. Bailey worked as a night watchman at a salvage yard. Mr. Bailey is survived by one sister, Billie Piper of Leonard, TX; two aunts, Juanita Williams of Weatherford, TX and Dorothy Gregory of Ft. Worth, TX; one uncle, Alvin Bailey of Vernon, TX. Mr. Bailey will be buried in the Leonard Cemetery in Leonard, Texas, Tuesday, June 1, 1999, following cremation.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Blakeney -- Kirby Blakeney, age 88, May 26, 1910-May 25, 1999. Mr. Blakeney was born in Dallas, TX. A resident of Albuquerque since 1942, was called home to be with the Lord on May 25, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Jane; sons, Brian W. Blakeney and wife, Janice, Eugene N. Blakeney and wife, Patsy, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Pam Croft and son, Jeffrey Martinez, Tonnie and Greg Doose and son, Andy, Derek Blakeney and wife, Jenny and son, Avis Trent; daughters, Kulani, Heaven, Emily, Ashley and Sabrey, Talie Blakeney and son, Joseph Ray and daughter, Selina and Nalin Blakeney, all of Albuquerque. He was a Civil Service Annuitant who retired from US Civil Service in 1976. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28, 1999 in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary at 11:00 a.m. with Ken Moore officiating. Derek Blakeney, Greg Doose, Michael Martinez, Nalin Blakeney, Ray Vallejos and Rick Simpson will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Britton -- Cheryle Britton, 52, died in Albuquerque on May 24, 1999. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., today, in Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Gutierrez -- Anna Gutierrez, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 26, 1999. Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Rosendo; and her daughter, Lori; as well as her parents, Isidro and Anita; brothers, John, Elmo and Abie; and sister, Mary and her husband, Triny. Anna is survived by three sons, Nash, Steve and wife, Olivia and Sam and wife, Janet; three daughters, Ramona Gutierrez and husband, Joe, Rosenda Ortiz and husband, Bernie and Evelyn Gutierrez; seven grandchildren, Eric, Lori, Leon, Joaquin, Rosendo, Adrian and Jovan; one great-grandchild, Jonathan. Anna is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Sid and wife, Jewel, Angie and husband, Randy, Rose and husband, Paul, Abie's wife, Irene, Elmo's wife, Amy, Tillie, and Willie and wife, Linda. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday morning, 10:00 a.m., at San Juan De Nepomoseno in Chilili with burial to follow at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in Manzano, NM. Pallbearers will be all of her grandchildren listed above. Burial arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Herreid -- Scott Freeman Herreid, 49, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died as a result of a motor vehicle accident on May 20, 1999, in Albuquerque. Scott was born in Peoria, IL on November 6, 1949. He attended the University of New Mexico from 1967 through 1971, graduating with a BA in Economics. Upon graduation, Scott worked in a professional capacity for various Economic Research and Development firms in the Albuquerque area. Just prior to his death, he was employed at the Albuquerque Convention Center as the Food Service Manager. Scott is survived by his mother, Blanche Herreid of Peoria, IL; his brother, Brent Herreid of Albuquerque; and his sister, Teresa Herreid of Battle Lake, MN. His father, Wayne, preceded him in death. Scott was a gentle soul who loved the earth, but left it too soon. He was much loved and will be forever missed. Family will hold a memorial service, Friday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m. Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Kelley -- Gordon F. Kelley, 77, formerly of Belen, now residing in Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 1999. Gordon was a well-known New Mexican businessman, operating several businesses, including El Rancho Auto Sales, as well as Mac's Auto Sales. He and his wife, Barbara, also managed the Circle K in Belen from 1979 to 1983. Gordon is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara of Albuquerque; two loving sons, Mike Kelley and his wife, Virginia of Los Lunas and Dennis Kelley and his wife, Kerry of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place; no services are scheduled at this time. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 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: Fri May 28, 1999

Mcdonnell -- Rev. Dessie M. McDonnell, 92, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999. She is survived by her niece, Catherine Neve of Woodland Hills, CA; sister-in-law, Margaret M. Davis and Ada Long and husband, William, all of El Paso, TX; and step-sons, C.P.O. Henry Don McDonnell and family of Virginia Beach, VA and Robert Clayton McDonnell and family of Truckee, CA. Mrs. McDonnell was preceded in death by her sister, Stella Petersen. She was a member of Christ Unity Church, where she was Minister Emeritus. Mrs. McDonnell was a life member of American Legion Post #99, the Military Widows, Women's Army Corps Chapter #60, and the Retired officer's Association. She was also a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Yucca Temple #74 and Social Order of the Beauceant, Albuquerque Assembly #76. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Christ Unity Church, 9800 Candelaria NE, with Gregory Barrette officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999

Nordstrum -- Robert H. Nordstrum, age 86, born July 13, 1912 in Humboldt, Iowa, departed this life May 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel Nordstrum; one son, Jerry Nordstrum and wife, Norma; daughter, Patricia Wood of Lubbock, TX, Mildred and husband, Allan Kostedt of Los Lunas; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Nordstrum and wife, Sis of Albuquerque; sister, Grace Lovett of Princeton, MO. He retired from Creamland Dairies after 38 years and belonged to the Exchange Club of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Motor Carriers. His hobbies included fishing, bowling, and any kind of sports. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, from the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with grandsons, Patrick and Jeff Nordstrum and Robert Lee and David Wood serving as casket bearers.
        Published on: Fri May 28, 1999