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Smith -- Shirley Jean Smith, 68, of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, May 22, 1999, at her home after a short battle with lung cancer. Shirley was born May 5, 1931 in Jones, OK to Thomas and Lucille Blaney. Shirley is survived by her brother, Richard Blaney and wife, Judy of Albuquerque; her sister, Sandra Norlander and husband, John of Montrose, CO; her husband, James Smith; her seven children, son, Herbert R. Smith and wife, Dee of Albuquerque, son, Ronald W. Smith and wife, Sherry of Riverton, KS, son, Thomas J. McKenzie of Albuquerque, daughter, Judith J. Bjorkman and husband, Tye of Edgewood, daughter, Rachel S. Smith of Albuquerque, son, Michael Tessman and wife, Melinda of Grapton, ND and daughter, Jennifer K. Gomez and husband, Ronald of Albuquerque. Also 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous friends she called family. Family and friends will best remember Shirley as the Bakery Hostess and"Cookie Lady" at Albertson's Grocery Store where she worked for 21 years. Shirley touched many lives and quickly became friends with everyone she met. Mom could always be recognized by her love for the color pink and flowers in her hair. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 1999, at First Spanish Baptist Church, 2804 Bel Air NE, in Albuquerque. Flowers may be sent to Shirley's home at 9101 Gutierrez NE, in Albuquerque, or in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name. Cremation arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 601 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, 766-9400.
        Published on: Wed May 26, 1999

Stirling -- Betty B. Stirling, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque since 1991, died May 22, 1999. She is survived by her two daughters, Ann Stirling of Albuquerque, Guerry Stirling and husband, Thomas Willis of Overland Park, KS; three grandchildren, Leticia Thompson, Sophia Thompson, Geneva Thompson, all of Albuquerque; four sisters, Barbara Florence, Lena Trowbridge of Parkersburg, W. Virginia, Patricia Zickerfoose of Marietta, OH and Lois (Blanche) Cody. Betty was a very feisty, strong-willed lady who kept abreast of current events. Until her health failed, she devoted a lot of time to the Women's Club, working directly to build shelters for battered women and assist state adoption programs. She cared for her three grandchildren before and after school. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 28, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fern Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, with the Rev. Ned Ross, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Battered Women's Shelter, P.O. Box 25363, Albuquerque, NM 87125. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Wed May 26, 1999

Stuttler -- 1978-1999 Michael Anthony Stuttler, 20, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 1999. He is survived by his mother, Sally Mills and step-father, Lloyd Mills of Belen; one sister, Kathryn Koppel of Belen; two brothers, James Stuttler and Andrew Stuttler of Belen; his grandmother, Thelma Green of Belen; an aunt, Virginia Baldwin of Lancaster, OH; and two cousins, Cathy McDonnaugh and Stephanie Starkey, both of Lancaster, OH. Michael was very loved and will be sorely missed. Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen. 
        Published on: Wed May 26, 1999

Bridgers -- Frances Young Bridgers, 77, of Gulf Breeze, Florida died Saturday, April 17th, 1999. Funeral services were April 20th, and she was laid to rest at Rose Lawn Cemetery, in Gulf Breeze. She was married for 51 years to John Bridgers, retired football coach and former athletic director of Florida State and the University of New Mexico. John and Frances Bridgers resided in Albuquerque from 1979 to 1987. Mrs. Bridgers was born Frances Hamilton Young, the daughter of a well known physician in Florence, Alabama. She is best remembered for her gracious Southern charm and her devotion as a wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia McMahan Stewart. She is survived by her husband, John Bridgers of Gulf Breeze, Florida; two sons, Dixon Bridgers and his wife, Anne Horne Bridgers of Mobile, Ala. and Donald H. Bridgers and his wife, Janet Potter Bridgers of Albuquerque, NM; five granddaughters, Jenni Grove, Penny Smith and Missi Frazier of Waco, TX, Leslie and Lucy Bridgers of Mobile, Ala.; and two grandsons, Daniel and Aaron Bridgers of Albuquerque.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Bustamante -- Joseph M. Bustamante, 55, a longtime resident of May 21, 1999. Joseph was born March 22, 1944 in Santa Fe, the son of Albino and Tomasita Rivera Bustamante. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Albino and Tomasita Bustamante; one sister, Susie Templeton; and one brother, Luciano Bustamante; one niece, Victoria Bustamante; and one nephew, Gillie Lopez. He is survived by two brothers, Santiago Bustamante and his wife, Femia of Santa Fe, Albino Bustamante and his wife, Theresa of Albuquerque; four sisters, Rosaline Lopez and husband, Gilbert of Las Vegas, NM, Dolores Roybal of Albuquerque, Jane Crespin and husband, Ben of La Habra, CA and Tomasita A. Bustamante of Los Alamos, NM; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy Bustamante of Belen. He is also survived by 27 nephews and nieces; 29 great-nephews and nieces; and six great-great-nephews and nieces. A musical tribute and memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow. Arrangements through Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Candelaria -- Richard M. Candelaria, 72, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 1999. He is survived by his half-brother, Jose M. Candelaria and wife, Oralia from Lompoc, CA; his aunt, Aurelia P. Maes; and close cousin, Gloria Gonzales and husband, Willie and family of Albuquerque; another cousin, Tony Lucero of Seattle, WA; and a very dear friend, Jackie Chavez and children, Cassandra and Jessie and family; and many other friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his brother, Cirilo McClure; and his parents. Richard worked for close to 30 years at the Dog House as a cook. he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at Sacred Heart Church at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Tom Perez. Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Jim Moore and Deacon Tom Perez. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willie Gonzales, David Gonzales, Joseph Gonzales, Eddie Perez, Felix Perez Jr. and Paul A. Chavez.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Chavez -- Adolph John Chavez died Thursday at the age of 43. He is survived by his parents, Alfred and Virginia Chavez; his wife, Stephanie Chavez; one son, Gregory Chavez; two daughters, Vanessa Chavez and Jessica Chavez, all of Albuquerque; and two brothers, Alfred C. Chavez of Palos Verdes, CA and Michael A. Chavez of Pine Valley, CA. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Church on the Rock, 5300 2nd St. NW. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Garms -- Elsa Garms, 94, a resident of Ruidoso, NM, was called home to be with the Lord on May 23, 1999. Elsa moved to Albuquerque in 1970 and later moved to Belen where she lived for many years. She then moved to Ruidoso. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at the Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Griego -- Arthur J. Griego, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 24, 1999. Mr. Griego was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church; he served his country in the United States Army during World War II. His hobbies were singing, fishing and hunting; he enjoyed the outdoors, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Griego; and a grandson, Ray Sedillo. He is survived by his loving wife, Cipi Griego; one son, Leroy Griego and wife, Kathy of Rio Rancho; two daughters, Odelia Sedillo and husband, Ramon, Betty Griego, both of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Toby J. Griego and wife, Annie; two sisters, Emma Gabaldon, Margie Apodaca and husband, Manuel; and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be this evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Stover, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., at San Jose Parish, 2401 Broadway SE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Casket bearers will be Dominic Sedillo, Benito Griego, Antonio Griego, Jude Landavoza, Orlando Griego, Sergio Martinez. Honorary bearers will be Stephanie Martinez, Maria Victoria Griego, Christina Griego, Jessica Atencio and Sohela Asgharzadeh. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Funeral services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Hunter -- Dorothy"Dot" Carlini Hunter, age 75, died in Los Alamos on Saturday, May 22, 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Mrs. Hunter married her husband, Robert, in 1953. She was employed by the Zia Company as a secretary and Santa Fe Builders. She was a member of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hunter of Los Alamos; daughter, Diana Hunter and her husband, Daryl Dorcy of Austin, TX; granddaughter, Nicole Hunter Dorcy of Austin, TX; step-son, Ted Hunter and wife, Sharon of Santa Fe; sisters, Enola Massaroni of Albuquerque, Elizabeth Rhodes of Marietta, OH; step-grandchildren, William Hunter of Los Alamos, Amy Troupe of Albuquerque and Ashley Hunter of Los Alamos. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999