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King -- 1911-1999 Bert Q. King, 87, a resident of Belen, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 1999. He was preceded in death by three sons, Brad King, Robin King, and Kim King. He is survived by his loving wife, Tillie C. King; one daughter, Suzanne Amestoy of Belen; seven sons, Donald King of Belen, Delbert King of Philadelphia, PA, Richard King of Albuquerque, Edward King of Belen, Tim King of Santa Clara, UT, Todd King of Belen, and Russell Montoya of Albuquerque; two brothers, Horace King of Belen and Wallace King of Mesa, AZ; 40 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. King will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with services to begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Los Lunas. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home in Belen.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Mccleskey -- Bernard"Mac" C. McCleskey, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Sunday, May 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Thelma McCleskey of Albuquerque; son, Wayne C. McCleskey of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Sandra A. Burk and husband, Dean of Washougal, WA; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Josie McKinley of T or C; brother, Alton McCleskey and wife, Loyce of Los Lunas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. McCleskey was preceded in death by his son, Preston McCleskey; grandson, Lynn McCleskey; and brother, Melborne McCleskey. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. Mr. McCleskey was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Memorial services will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW, with Deacon Rene Greivel reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church, with Rev. Thomas Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will take place Thursday,11:00 a.m., at Caballo Cemetery in Caballo, NM. Friends may visit St. Anne's Catholic Church one hour prior to service. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Oakley -- Gordon B. Oakley, 90, died Saturday, May 22, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley McConahy and husband, Gary of Albuquerque; son, Leonard Oakley and wife, Elizabeth of Missoula, MT; granddaughters, Sandra Swanson and Lisa McConahy-Ingram and husband, Dean; grandson, Mark McConahy and wife, Connie; great-grandsons, Jarrett McConahy, Kyle McConahy, and Zachary Ingram; great-granddaughter, Rebecca Ingram, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Russell Oakley and wife, Leanne of Golden, CO, and Richard Oakley and wife, Angela; and great-grandsons, Andrew Oakley and Alex Oakley, all of Anchorage, AK. Mr. Oakley was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Oakley. He was born in Marysville, KS and moved to New Mexico in 1939. Mr. Oakley worked for TWA for 35 years as an aircraft mechanic. He was a faithful member of Del Norte Baptist Church. Mr. Oakley enjoyed amateur radio, RC model plane building, fishing and boating. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Del Norte Baptist Church, 5800 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Pastor Bob Bacon officiating. Private entombment will follow. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

O'malley -- James E. O'Malley passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, May 22, 1999. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Christine; daughter, Caryn; sons, Martin, John and Brian, all of Albuquerque; and son, Michael of Taos. Other family members include daughters-in-law, Linda, Karen and Michaela O'Malley of Albuquerque, Sarah Adams of Taos; and son-in-law, Ted Barre of Albuquerque. James was also blessed with seven loving grandchildren, Colin and Lieutenant Derek O'Malley, Kenneth O'Malley, Ryan and Sean Barre, and Shane and Erin O'Malley. Following 20 years of dedicated service, James retired as a decorated Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army. He brought his family to Albuquerque in 1962 where he became coordinator of the"Executive Association of Greater Albuquerque", until his retirement in June of 1981. James and Christine loved traveling together, making several trips to Europe, South America, Hawaii and Canada. James was a devoted husband and family man with a deep Catholic faith and a longstanding member of John XXIII Catholic Parish. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Saiz-Martinez -- Saiz- Christine (Merlinda) Saiz-Martinez, 47, passed away with her loved ones at her side on May 22, 1999 at her home in Chamita, New Mexico. Mrs. Martinez worked for the New Mexico Department of Human Services in Espanola. She was raised in Albuquerque and was a graduate of Albuquerque High. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pilar and Brigida Saiz. She is survived by her husband, Leo Martinez; and a daughter, Bridgid of the home in Chamita; a step-son, Leo Martinez Jr. of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her motherly sister, Tomasita Saiz-Mirabal; sisters, Mary and husband, Panfilo Sanchez, Marcella Florez, Novie Sanchez, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Luiz Saiz and wife, Ramona of Albuquerque and Victor Saiz and wife, Elizabeth of Belen; many loving nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 24, 1999, at St. John the Baptist Church in San Juan Pueblo. Mass is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Block-Salazar Mortuary in Espanola.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Sanchez -- Juan G. Sanchez, 51, died Friday in a local hospital. He was born July 20, 1947 in Albuquerque. A retired boxing coach, he was a 22 year resident of North Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife, Patsy of Las Vegas, NV; sons, Juan Jr., Fernando and Augustine; daughters, Vanessa Maldonado and Vienza, all of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Harry; sister, Diana Gutierrez; mother, Oligia; father, Lupe, all of Albuquerque; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., today, in Palm Mortuary-Jones, where services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park-Northwest.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Sanchez -- Steven Mark Sanchez, 52, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was called home by the Lord on Friday, May 21, 1999. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Dorothy; two daughters, Stephanie, and Jessica and her fiance, Jimmy Garcia; and one special grandson, Zebadiah Steven (his little sidekick). Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Tennessee at Lomas Blvd. NE, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Self -- After a 13 year courageous battle with cancer, Leslie S. Self, a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away Monday, May 24, 1999. She is survived by her husband, Randy S. Self of Albuquerque; daughter, Jennifer Wilkerson, M.D. and husband, Donnie of Dallas, TX; daughters by marriage, Lisa Bradley and fiance, Steven Ortega and Julie Barr and husband, Andrew, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Tyler Wilkerson of Dallas, TX; mother, Loraine L. Sweeney of Albuquerque; sisters, Gail Walker and husband, Jim of Albuquerque and Terry Sweeney of Pennsylvania. Leslie was preceded in death by her father, George A. Sweeney. She was a great fan and supporter of Lobo Athletics. Leslie was responsible for the Leslie S. Self Inspirational Award, which is presented to a female athlete each year. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, San Marcial #34. Leslie attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, with Paster Larry A. Wright officiating. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, 87102 or to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Stover -- James R. Stover Sr., 63, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 1999. Born in Pennsylvania, he relocated to Utah in 1955 and then to New Mexico in 1972. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He retired as a uranium miner and later his family owned and operated Rio Puerco Chevron and Restaurant. James was preceded in death by his younger son; father, mother; and sister. James was a dedicated family man and is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years; one son; and three daughters; as well as nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church. He will be laid to rest next to his loving son. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to All Faiths Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999

Tipton -- Marie S. Tipton, age 83, passed away May 23, 1999 in Albuquerque following an illness. Marie was born September 26, 1915 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Albert and Dolores Patron Tipton. She was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Marie worked as a clerk for Mountain Bell Telephone in Santa Rosa for 30 years. She made her home in Albuquerque in 1973. Marie was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents. Marie is survived by her sisters, Lucille Tipton and Corinne Whallon, both of Santa Rosa; a brother, Jess Tipton of Lodi, CA; a niece, Anna Womack of Albuquerque; and a great-nephew, Rian Collins of Albuquerque. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa with Father Sotero A. Sena officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Serving as pallbearers are Charles Womack, Scott Womack, Rian Collins, Rex Collins, Simon Serrano and Robert Racel. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM, (505) 472-3369.
        Published on: Tue May 25, 1999