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Balint -- Leslie Bela Balint, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died May 18, 1999 in a local hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Jones of Sandia Park, NM; grandson, John Miller and fiancee, Tonie Baker of Albuquerque. Mr. Balint was a member of ARRL and an avid Ham Operator. He loved to sing and had a great voice. He was known for his good sense of humor. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and trains, especially the locomotives. He was also into Civil War history. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 20, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fern Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5810 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Thu May 20, 1999

Beall -- Marcia McClary Beall, 68, born January 4, 1931, in Dawson, New Mexico, died May 15, 1999, at her home with family members at her side. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, George; two daughters, Nancy Nickoley and husband, Paul and their sons, Scott, Todd and Karl of Highlands Ranch, CO, Sandra Russell and husband, William and their son, Aidan of New York City; one brother, J. Robert McClary and wife, Sonja of Eureka, CA; one sister, Carol McClary Myers of Albuquerque; and numerous nephews and nieces. Marcia volunteered countless hours during her husband's military career and established homes in Kentucky, Germany, Oklahoma, Washington, Texas, Kansas, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque. Since 1973 she had taken care of all administrative responsibilities for the family business. Marcia was a founding member of the Convention and Activities Committee of the New Mexico Home Builders Association and gave generously of her time and talent for more than eight years. Her particular focus each year was the design and fabrication of unique tote bags that quickly became the"signature event" for the Association trips and caused her to be known affectionately as"The Bag Lady." Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE, with Rev. Dewey Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or to The American Cancer Society, c/o New Mexico Home Builders Association, 5931 Office Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109."Mama, thanks for nourishing us with love and understanding. We are forever blessed."
        Published on: Thu May 20, 1999

Beatty -- Pearl Beatty, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, joined the Lord Monday, May 17, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Jack W. Beatty and wife, Dorothy of Denver, CO, Larry D. Beatty of Salt Lake City, UT and Darrell Beatty of Albuquerque; daughters, Naomi McGee and husband, Hugh of Albuquerque, Emma Cunningham and husband, John and Erma Bellm and husband, Robert L., all of Grand Junction, CO; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, John Woodruff; and sisters, Agnes Cramer, Alice Humes and Helen. Mrs. Beatty was preceded in death by her husband, Abraham; sister; three children; one grandchild; and her parents. She was a devout Christian and a devoted mother. Pearl's passion was flowers and embroidery. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Steve VonHoff officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, Albuquerque Central Camp, P.O. Box 80035, 87108 or American Lung Association of NM, 216 Truman NE, 87108. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Bennett -- Lila Bennett, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1976, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999. She is survived by daughter, Nikki Kull and husband, Michael; son, Max D. Bennett and wife, Pam; sister, Wanda L. Kilgo; grandchildren, Nolan Bennett and wife, Katie, Meredith Bennett, Krista Earickson and husband, Steve, Heath and wife, Lani Kull; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Earickson and Britney Hanchett. Lila enjoyed hiking all different trails throughout New Mexico. She was the co-owner of The Gals women's shop in Portales in the 1980s and a member of the Portales Women's Club and Garden Club. Lila was active in First Methodist Church in Portales and St. John's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque. She also participated in arts and crafts and was an accomplished seamstress. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches, 6209 Hendrix NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
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Brannan -- Glen Brannan, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Sunday, May 16, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Nena A. Brannan of the home; sons, Dale Brannan and wife, Beverly of St. Louis, MO, Paul Brannan and wife, Jody of Albuquerque, and Gary Brannan and wife, Virginia of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Dina and husband, Jim Patterson Jr., John Brannan, Mark Brannan, David Brannan, Joie Brannan, and Paulette Brannan; brothers, John Brannan of Showlow, AZ and Richard Brannan and wife, Gloria of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Evelyn of Belen; five nephews; and ten nieces. He was preceded by his sister, Pauline Simason; and brothers, Overton Brannan and Joe Brannan. Mr. Brannan was a member of Mountainside Church of Christ and was a song leader in the Church of Christ for over 60 years. He retired from the USAF and then worked for Hutchison Fruit Company as a bookkeeper and office manager. Services will be held Friday, May 21, 1999, 9:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Howard McCall, Gene Decker, Randy Asbill, Steve West, Frank Ulibarri and Bill Stevens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Conder -- Theresa Conder, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1930, died peacefully in her home following an extended illness, Monday, May 17, 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Georgette Conder and Bob Patty, Judy and Phil Ewing, all of Albuquerque and Bunty and Robb Gunter of Tijeras; son, George and Kathy Conder of Connecticut; granddaughters, Tracy and Jerry Montoya, Shelly and Eric Montoya, all of Albuquerque, Brie Anne Conder and Lucie Conder, all of Connecticut; grandsons, Ty Conder of Connecticut, Chad Gunter and Brad Gunter, both of Tijeras; great-grandson, J.P. Montoya of Albuquerque; great-granddaughters, Amber Montoya and Theresa Angelina Montoya, both of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and close friends. Mrs. Conder was a member of Aquinas Newman Catholic Center at UNM. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Father Robert J. Keller reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Aquinas Newman Catholic Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE, with Father Robert J. Keller, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Tracy Montoya, Jerry Montoya, Shelly Montoya, Eric Montoya, Chad Gunter and Brad Gunter. Honorary pallbearers will be Brie Conder, Ty Conder and Lucie Conder. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice Homecare c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, 87125-6666 or American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE #101, 87108 or American Heart Assoc.-NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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Croom -- Brett A. Croom, 30, a resident of Albuquerque for eight years, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Stan and Caroline Jordan of Albuquerque; grandmother, Alice Dent of Phoenix, AZ; uncle, Carl Dent of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Sean Jordan of Provo, UT; and sister, Autumn Jordan of Atlanta, GA. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Friday, May 21, 1999 at 6:30 p.m., at the family home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NM Special Olympics Committee, 6600 Palomas NE 87109, in Brett's memory.
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Dick -- Alice Rice Dick, 80, passed away May 18, 1999. Alice is survived by her two sons, Jack and Terry, longtime resident of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Stephanie, a resident of Denver, CO. Alice was born in Michigan City, Indiana and retired with her husband, Jack, to Albuquerque in 1984. She was active in local Bridge functions and the family business, TOP GOD RESTAURANTS, until her illness curtailed her activities. Alice loved Albuquerque and her many friends, but had no wish for memorial services and other remembrances. Her remains, along with her husband's, will be placed in the family plot in Michigan City. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Lung Association, or have Mass said for her at Queen of Heaven Church, 5311 Phoenix Ave. 87110.
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Harris -- COL (Ret) Judd Thomas Harris, Jr. 11/24/20 - 5/19/99COL (Ret) Judd T. Harris, Jr. passed away Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at his home in Albuquerque. Judd was born on November 24, 1920 in Hoquaim, Washington. Judd was married by proxy to Vinita"Nita" Evelyn Booth on August 14, 1943 while serving in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. They later reaffirmed their vows in Seattle, Washington on November 11, 1944 after his return from the war in the South Pacific. Judd was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War. Judd joined the U.S. Army shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor as a Private and rose to the rank of Full Colonel during the course of a thirty (30) year military career. Judd and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1967, where he later retired from the military and went on to teach middle school science in Los Lunas. Judd is survived by his loving wife, Nita; his daughter, Kristin Pilling, grandchildren, Erin and Jason Pilling; son, Michael and wife, Sandy, grandchildren, Sarrah and Charlotte; son, Craig, grandchildren, Amie and Eric; great-grandchild, Destinee; son, Scott and wife, Deedee, grandchildren, Shane and Cole; and son, Steven and wife, Gena, grandchildren, Logan and Denny. Judd was a dedicated family man. He actively participated with the growth and development of his five children, Kristin, Michael, Craig, Scott, and Steven through Boy Scouts and the Evening Optimist Club of Albuquerque. Judd was also a master cabinet maker, a Free Mason and an accomplished home builder. Daddy, your loving wife, Nita, your children and family will miss you. You were always there for us and you will never be forgotten. We will always love you. Services will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Hatchell -- Neal Franklin Hatchell, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Monday, May 17, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Edna E. Hatchell of 61 of the family home; two sons, Kirk Hatchell and wife, Beth of Albuquerque and Jim N. Hatchell of Albuquerque; and grandchild, Zeke Hatchell. He was a member of Mountain Side Church of Christ and child of God. Mr. Hatchell was an Army Veteran of WWII. Neal was also a member of VFW. Mr. Hatchell founded Hatchell Brothers Construction Company into a highly successful company of 47 years to present. He was a mentor and supporter of many fledgling businessmen and companies in Albuquerque. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Alan Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jim Edgcomb, Mike Hatchell, Trevor Hatchell, Jack Wyse, Matthew Morris, and Jeff Hatchell. Friends may visit one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven NE, in Mr. Hatchell's name. Neal will be missed by all those who knew him. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Thu May 20, 1999