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JONES -- David C. Jones, age 50, passed away on March 18, 2005. He was born on January 29, 1955 in Ankara, Turkey. He was the oldest son of Craig S. Jones and Regina V. Jones. He is survived by a sister, Karen M. Jones; and a brother, Jeffery N. Jones both of Albuquerque. David was employed at Sandia Laboratories and was a recipient of two distinguished awards for his achievements. He retired from the New Mexico Air National Guard. He was the youngest Staff Sergeant in the entire National Air Guard Bureau. He was awarded two commendations medals and a Meritorious Service Medal. He retired with rank of Master Sergeant. The greatest highlight in his life was to go aboard President J.F.K.'s plane at age 8. History and geology were of great interest. He was an avid reader. He loved to ride his motorcycles, working with wood and ornamental iron was his enjoyment. He adored his two dogs, a springer spaniel and a spinone. He was a fantastic cook. There's not much he could not do. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and private services were held.
        Published on: Sat March 26, 2005

CHAMPLIN -- Diana Champlin, 56, an Albuquerque native went home to be with her Lord, Friday, February 25, 2005. Diana is survived by her husband, Mark and daughter Jacinda, both of Albuquerque; her son, Glen and wife Jennifer, two grandchildren Brett and Geneva Rose of Powell, WY; her mother, Geneva and stepfather, Bill Mac Crawford of Springer, NM, sister, Sharon Foreman and her family of Albuquerque; and brothers Dale of Albuquerque, and Steven Weddle and his family of Los Lunas, NM. Diana was baptized as an eight year old at Hoffmantown Baptist Church. She is a graduate of Sandia High School. Volunteering was an important part of Diana's ministry. She was a church preschool teacher and preschool teacher trainer and taught Bible classes. Diana and Mark were members of the Corvallis, OR 509J School Board Special Education Advisory Committee for over ten years. Diana's work in the accounting and administrative fields in both the private and religious sectors in Montana, Oregon and Colorado was her ministry. At Colorado Christian Univ. in Lakewood, CO, she was the Manager of Student Accounts. Diana and Mark returned to Albuquerque in 2002 following a 34-year absence. Before she passed away, Diana was the Executive Administrative Assistant and bookkeeper for the New Mexico Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and accounts payable clerk at Hoffmantown Church. Diana had a love for people that was demonstrated in all that she did. Diana's greatest joy was her family. She was a loving wife, a wonderful Mother and an adoring Grandmother. We will all miss her dearly! Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Diana will be laid to rest at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE close to her father Jesse Weddle after a brief graveside service. Pastor Ken Moore, Hoffmantown Church Chaplain will conduct both services. A reception will follow the graveside service at Diana and Mark's home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Sun March 06, 2005

DAVIDSON -- Roy Wilson Davidson, eldest child of William Ransom and Annie Lou Wilson Davidson, was born in Love, Izard County, Arkansas, August 30, 1911 and died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, December 29, 2004. His parents and brothers, Westal Earl Davidson, William Ransom Davidson, Jr., and sister, Fannie Louise Davidson Yates, preceded him in death. Roy is survived by his wife on 67 years, Sue Catherine Williams Davidson and children: Dorothy Sue Groth of Las Cruces, NM, husband Eddie, children Patty, Valerie Pickett and husband Mark, and David and wife Lorie; Mary Louise Overpeck of Rockville, Maryland, children Charles, George, and Dorothy Sue Sirrine and husband Rob; John Philip Davidson of Raton, NM, children Josh and wife Gretchen, and Paige; and Judy Carol Jones, Tijeras, NM, and husband Larry. Roy was also the proud great-grandfather of Lauren and Connor Groth, and Wyatt Sirrine. Many loving friends, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. Mr. Davidson moved to New Mexico when he was 16 years old with his mother and siblings after the untimely death of his father in Arkansas. Uncles, Dr. O. E. Puckett and Fred E. Wilson and their families supported Roy and family through difficult times. During the Great Depression, he attended school in Carlsbad and Albuquerque while working to support his family. Never graduating from high school, Roy taught himself to become a bookkeeper and timekeeper for the U.S. Conservation Corporation during the construction of the El Vado Dam in Northern New Mexico. While living in Carlsbad, he married Sue Catherine Williams on February 21, 1937. Roy and Sue Catherine moved to Raton in 1945 following Roy's tenure of eight years as a Deputy Collector of the Internal Revenue Service while stationed in Albuquerque. Roy came to Colfax County to work as an accountant/auditor for the Maxwell Farms and Livestock Company where he also lobbied to obtain funds to rebuild the water systems for farms on the Maxwell tract. The work resulted in the Vermejo Conservancy District, which has now been operating successfully for over 40 years. Roy had been a Registered Public Accountant, President of Raton Finance Company, owner of Davidson Agency, Past President of Raton Kiwanis, a 32-degree Mason, and a member of the United Methodist Church. He was a long-time supporter of local community organizations such as the 4-H and Colfax County Schools. Roy continued to have a long history of service to the people of New Mexico. In 1960, Roy was elected Representative from Colfax County to the New Mexico Legislature, serving three terms, where he served on the Banking, Taxation and Corporation Committees. From 1971 to 1974, he served as New Mexico Commissioner of Banking under the tenure of Gov. Bruce King. He was Chairman of the Banks and Corporations committee and also a member of the Constitutional Revision Commission. Roy was elected to the Board of Directors of Citizen's State Bank in Springer from 1975 to 1987 and served 8 years as Chairman. The Bank eventually became Western Bank. Mr. Davidson was senior vice-president of Western Bank Group based in Albuquerque. Other bank boards he served on were in Carlsbad, Springer, Artesia, Las Cruces, Farmington and Truth or Consequences. Roy served on the New Mexico State Board of Finances, was past president of the New Mexico Consumer Finance Association and was a member of the New Mexico State University Foundation Board. He also lobbied for the New Mexico Bankers Association and was a Public Relations Officer for that organization from 1967 to 1971. In 1986, Southwest Public Service officials honored Roy for his service and contributions to that company. Visitation will be Monday, January 3, 2005 from l:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home in Raton. Funeral services will be held at French Mortuary, located at 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Internment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale, SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Donations can be made to charities or organizations of your choice in Roy Davidson's name. Arrangements for Roy Wilson Davidson are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton, NM.
        Published on: Tue January 04, 2005

ROBERTS -- Daniel Tipton "Tip" Roberts II, a resident of Amarillo, TX, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Tip Roberts to all who knew him, was the oldest of seven children born to Daniel T. and Minnie Cole Roberts. The date was November 27, 1895 and the place was Thalia, TX. While he was still a small child, his parents homesteaded on land about thirty-five miles south of Clayton, a small community called Hayden. After finishing the seventh grade in public school, he dropped out to assist his parents on the farm and ranch and caring for his six siblings. Upon reaching manhood, he married Stella Mabel Hauser and they started out on their own. Tip did numerous things including carrying the US Mail, in fact he was the proud owner of one of the first Model T. Fords in the area and "stood tall" as he delivered letters and packages. Later he and his bride settled down to farming and ranching and rearing their family of four children. During the 1930's, the drought and sand storm years, he was forced to seek other means of providing for his family. He first worked for the US Govt. supervising the slaying of cattle that were starving, then later took a job with the US Farm Home Administration and moved to Espanola and later transferred to Raton. He then purchased a Texaco Gasoline Distributorship in Springer, NM which he operated for several years then upgraded to a larger distributorship in Las Vegas, NM. After several years he accepted a political appointment as auditor with the New Mexico Gasoline Tax Division and worked there until his retirement. In 1948 Tip and Stella moved from Las Vegas to Albuquerque. Stella preceded him in death in 1976; and after several years, Tip married a longtime friend and widow, Bessie Gay. She also preceded him in death. He then moved to Lubbock, TX to be with his daughter June Ward. In January 2003, he moved to Amarillo to Ware Memorial Care Center where he could receive twenty-four hour care. Tip was ordained a Deacon at the age of 25 at the Baptist Church in Hayden, NM. Every place he and his family lived they were all active in the Baptist Church, and Tip served as a Deacon. While in Lubbock, his physical condition prevented his attending services and the church voted him "Deacon Emeritus." He was very conscientious about his support of the church and gave a minimum of ten percent until the very last. Two of his children are deceased, Lovell R. King, a lifelong schoolteacher and Daniel T. Roberts III, fighter pilot killed in WWII. He is survived by two children, Ted Roberts and wife, Bo and June Ward and husband, Jimmy; sister, Blanche Finney of Colorado; brother, Cole H. Roberts of Albuquerque; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, November 19th, at Park Place Towers Parlor with Dr. Chester O'Brien, retired Baptist Minister, officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun November 21, 2004

CLOUGH -- Dr. Richard H. Clough, Sc.D., 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 30, 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Janet L. Chapman and husband, Michael Malone and grandson, Steve R. Chapman, all of Albuquerque. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Jean of 45 years and his son, Kenneth, who was killed in Vietnam. Richard was born in Springer, New Mexico on August 25, 1922. He was a descendant of a pioneer New Mexico ranching family. Richard graduated from Albuquerque High in 1939. He obtained his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico, his M.S. from the University of Colorado and his Sc. D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Richard served as Torpedo and Fire Control Officer on attack submarine, the U.S.S. COD, during World War II. Decorated. He served as Executive Vice President of Lembke, Clough and King Construction Co. Richard was a professor for 32 years at the University of New Mexico where he was also Chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Dean of College of Engineering. He was a member of several organizations: Member of Board of Directors, Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority, Member and Chairman of the New Mexico State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and a Member and President of New Mexico Section, American Society of Civil Engineers. He received Service awards from Associated General Contractors of America and National Society of Professional Engineers. Richard was author and co-author of two well known text books on construction contracting and management. By his request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Fund for Animals 200 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 ((888)- 405-3863 ext. 205). French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun October 03, 2004

WALLACE -- Sally V. Wallace, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1985, and coming to New Mexico from San Diego, CA, passed a way on Monday, September 27, 2004. Sally was born September 4, 1916, the daughter of Erineo and Constancia Gutierrez Valdez, in Springer, NM. She had been a Statistics Clerk for the General Dynamics Corporation before retiring. Sally was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the Meadowlark Senior Center. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred R. "Wally" Wallace in 1997. She is survived by one brother, "adopted" brother, Ernest Garcia Valdez, of Rio Rancho; and one sister-in-law, Amelia "Molly" Wallace of Albuquerque; numerous nieces; one nephew; and cousins. A Visitation will be held on Friday, October 1, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. The Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Thu September 30, 2004

DUNCAN -- Georgena Duncan, 69, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2004. She is survived by her son, Kyle Duncan and wife, Christine of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Kayla Duncan and the Vallejos Family all of Albuquerque; also her cousins, Dr. Jolynn Galvin and husband, Steve Hooper of Albuquerque, Patti and Rodney Thompson and Vic and Beverly Turner all of Seattle, WA; and many special friends. Georgena was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Duncan in 1991. She graduated from Springer High School and worked as a telephone operator for many years. Georgena was a member of the Eastern Star. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Danny Sanchez officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Mon September 20, 2004

DUNCAN -- Georgena Duncan, 69, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2004. She is survived by her son, Kyle Duncan and wife, Christine of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Kayla Duncan and the Vallejos Family all of Albuquerque; also her cousins, Dr. Jolynn Galvin and husband, Steve Hooper of Albuquerque, Patti and Rodney Thompson and Vic and Beverly Turner all of Seattle, WA; and many special friends. Georgena was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Duncan in 1991. She graduated from Springer High School and worked as a telephone operator for many years. Georgena was a member of the Eastern Star. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Danny Sanchez officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun September 19, 2004

DUNCAN -- Georgena Duncan, 69, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2004. She is survived by her son, Kyle Duncan and wife, Christine of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Kayla Duncan and the Vallejos Family all of Albuquerque; also her cousins, Dr. Jolynn Galvin and husband, Steve Hooper of Albuquerque, Patti and Rodney Thompson and Vic and Beverly Turner all of Seattle, WA; and many special friends. Georgena was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Duncan in 1991. She graduated from Springer High School and worked as a telephone operator for many years. Georgena was a member of the Eastern Star. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Danny Sanchez officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat September 18, 2004

DECLUE -- Clyde B. "Joe" Joe DeClue 13 February 1921 - 4 August 2004 Clyde B. DeClue, known as "Joe" to his family and friends, peacefully passed away in his sleep early Wednesday morning, August 4, 2004. Grandpa Joe was born to Joseph and Alice DeClue in winter of 1921 in Herculaneum, MO. During WWII he was initially stationed in Albuquerque, NM before being assigned to the Pacific Theater where he served as an engineer. While in Albuquerque he met Frances Armijo Chavez, and returned to marry her after the war. He lovingly accepted Frances's two children, Ted Springer and Armita Chavez, as his own. Armita later married Richard J. Dorso. Over time the family grew to seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. During his Fifty plus years as an Albuquerque resident, Grandpa drove logging trucks, constructed homes across New Mexico and built the KOA campground in Santa Rosa, NM where he and Nana Frances managed it for several years. In 1997 after Nana Frances passed away, he was called back to Herculaneum where he lived with his widowed sister, Helen Vogt. Upon Helen's passing in July 2000, Grandpa returned to the Southwest where he happily lived his remaining years in Tucson with his grandchildren. He was a respected member of the Tucson Community Church where he made new friends that he amazed with adventurous stories of his life; Grandpa was loved and will be missed by many. We ask that you respect our Grandfather's memory by honoring the men and woman who serve our country, past and present. Our Grandfather passed away on the 4th of August along with over One-Thousand of his WWII comrades. Memorial and burial service will be held Monday the 16th of August, 2004 at the Santa Fe Veterans National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
        Published on: Sun August 15, 2004