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Hendrix -- Ralph E. Hendrix, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, May 17, 1999. He was eighty-four years of age. Mr. Hendrix was born on November 20, 1914, on a farm near Humboldt, Nebraska. Life on the farm was a great way of life for him. His education began in a one-room schoolhouse. He came to Albuquerque in 1943. He married Sibyl McCulloch in 1945 in Arnett, Oklahoma. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Hendrix was a carpenter by trade and construction superintendent. During the 50's, he moved his family back to a Nebraska farm. After seven years, they returned to Albuquerque. Supervisor of the packaging department at Sandia National Labs, he retired in 1980. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Albuquerque and the Two-Som Sunday School Class, and had completed five years of courses in Bible Study Fellowship. Mr. Hendrix was designated a lifetime member of the Master Gardeners of Albuquerque, as well as a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post #269 of Humboldt. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Beulah Hendrix; brother, Wayne Hendrix; and sisters, Lucille Gilbert and Elsie Hendrix. He is survived by his wife, Sibyl of the family home; daughters, Sibyl Jan Gragg and husband, Rob of Spokane, Washington, Linda Fern Fay and husband, Don of Oxnard, California, Edith Anne Hendrix of Albuquerque; son, Ralph Cray Hendrix and wife, Renee of Portales, New Mexico; six granddaughters, Heather Gragg, Jayme Housh, Danielle, Pamella, Susan, and Jeannine Hendrix; one grandson, Ralph Tristan Hendrix; sister, Helen Glathar and husband, John of Humboldt, Nebraska; brother, Robert Hendrix and wife, Dorothy of Mt. Hood, Oregon; sister, Marie Holt and husband, Don of Tulare, California; sister, Eunice Fass and husband, Wayne of Auburn, Nebraska; brother, Jim Hendrix and wife, Phyllis of Atwater, Ohio; brother, Lee Hendrix and wife, Carol of Omaha, Nebraska; and sister-in-law, Margaret Hendrix of Omaha, Nebraska; and numerous nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, May 21, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW, with Dr. Ira Williams officiating. Private interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Honorary pallbearers will be the Two-Som Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church. A reception will be held after the memorial service at the church parlor. Memorial gifts may be given to your own church choir in Ralph's memory so that music may be sung everywhere. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Holt -- Margaret Lee Holt, 35, a resident of St. Charles, MO, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. She is survived by her mother, Patt Holt; father, Jan Holt; sisters, Lynn and Jennifer, all of St. Charles, MO. Margaret was born May 8, 1963 in Albuquerque. She graduated from Duchesne High School in St. Charles, MO. She received a Bachelor's degree in business from the University of New Mexico and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega at UNM. Margaret completed her Master's in business administration at the University of California at Irvine. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Myers -- Franklin Gearold Myers, age 90, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nadine Myers of the family home; daughter, Betty Lou Gatto, and husband, Donald of Albuquerque; son, Bob Myers and wife, Sherry of Tehachapi, CA; grandsons, Brady Womack and wife, Claire Goldstein, and Wayne Myers and wife, Leslie Petersen; granddaughters, Brenda Beck and husband, Philip, and Laura Wagner and husband, John; great-grandchildren, Ashlee Myers, Jayson Grover, Jacquelynn Grover, Shawna Grover, Jonathan Beck, Kingston Wagner and Mariah Wagner; and by his nephews, Gene Flowers and wife, Sandy and Buddy Flowers and wife, Cynthia, all of Rio Rancho. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his sisters, Jewel Myers and Etolia Flowers. His family came West from Winslow, IN in 1923 and settled in Albuquerque in 1927. Mr. Myers retired from Sandia National Laboratories after working there for 15 years. Memorial graveside services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Vista Care Hospice, 8804 Washington NE, Suite C, 87113. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Newsom -- Helen M. Newsom, 82, went peacefully to join her husband, Newt; and son, Jerry on May 4, 1999 in Peoria, AZ, where she lived the last few years. She and her family had resided in Albuquerque for 47 years. She leaves behind daughters, Linda Williamson, Sue Cassidy, and Robbie Springer; ten grandkids and four great-grandkids; one remaining sister, Irene Williams; and numerous other family members. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be May 21, 1999 at 1824 Pitt NE, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. She will be greatly missed by her family.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Purtymun -- William D. (Bill) Purtymun, 72, a resident of Santa Fe for 33 years, died May 19, 1999, after a lengthy illness. He was born February 26, 1927 in Clemenceau, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of the family home; daughter, Ann Smith and husband, Bill of Albuquerque; sons, William F. Purtymun and wife, Paige of Los Alamos, and Kevin D. Purtymun and wife, Beverly of Los Alamos. He is also survived by grandchildren, Bryan Smith, Tyler and Hannah Purtymun, whom he loved very much; and his brother, Robert M. Purtymun of Manteca, CA; and nieces and nephews. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He worked for the USGS for 15 years and LANL for 22 years. He retired from LANL in 1990 as a geohydrologist. He will be missed tremendously by his family, friends and colleagues. Private cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Osage at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, 1999. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 2500 Camino Entrada #A, Santa Fe, NM 87505 or to a charity of your choice. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary 1320 Luisa Street 983-9151
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Rasmussen -- Robert M. Rasmussen, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1993, died Monday, May 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Marian Rasmussen of the family home; two sons, Erik Rasmussen and wife, Elizabeth of Arlington, VA and Craig Rasmussen and wife, Maria Jose of Salinas, CA; and two grandchildren, Meghan and Hallie. Mr. Rasmussen was a U.S. Navy Intelligence veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict where he served as a Code Breaker. He loved to garden and to sail. Memorial contributions can be made to Grass River Natural Area, P.O. Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Rice -- Marguerite"Margaret" Rice, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanette Saunders and husband, Dave of Albuquerque and Joyce Rayburn and husband, Boyd of Bella Vista, AR; sons, James Rice and wife, Alice of Albuquerque and Tommy Rice and wife, Arlene of Mulberry, AR; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Pickett and husband, C.V. of Tyler, TX; brothers, Cliett Hooker and wife, Maurine of Fort Worth, TX, Leonard Hooker and wife, Billie Ruth of Lancaster, TX, Louis Hooker and wife, Alice Ruth of Tyler, TX and Billy Charles Hooker and wife, Barbara of Hillsboro, TX. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Rice; son, Art C. Rice; and brothers, John Hue Hooker and Raymond Hooker. Margaret's home was a home to all friends, neighbors and relations. Let her be remembered for her generosity and loving nature. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Clem Dixon officiating. Pallbearers will be James Ray Rice, Joe W. Rice, Larry Lee Rice, Jimmy Saunders, John Saunders and Shane Hunter. Charlie Rice will serve as honorary pallbearer. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE #101, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Salas -- Lydia Salas, 48, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 18, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Carmen Salas and Frances Salas; eight sisters, Maryann Lujan, Betty Gonzales, Viola Padilla, Lupe Castillo, Linda Castillo, Dolores Castillo, Tina Gutierrez, and Cecelia Castillo; four brothers, Robert, Richard, Michael and Johnny Castillo; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Visitation for Lydia will be Friday, May 21, 1999, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 22, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with Father Jack, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 225 SAN MATEO NE 265-5959
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Sisneros -- Santiago"Challo" Sisneros, 82, died in Albuquerque, May 16, 1999. Mass and Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE, vicinity of Paseo del Norte and Tramway Blvd. Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008.
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999

Walsh -- Josephine V. Walsh, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 1999. Mrs. Walsh's favorite pastime was playing Bingo at the various sites around Albuquerque. Her survivors include her son, Michael Walsh and wife, Jacqueline of Albuquerque; her grandson, Derek Walsh; and many friends and relatives. She was preceded in death in 1993 by her husband, Francis Walsh. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 21, 1999, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming NE. Sunrise Society of New Mexico, (891-8200), is serving the family of Mrs. Walsh. 
        Published on: Fri May 21, 1999