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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: Fri August 13, 2004

SPRINGER -- Edward Earl, passed into God?s kingdom May 25, 2004, after a long illness. Born March 13, 1933 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Laws Springer; two sons, Matthew Edward Springer in the United States Navy and Anthony Isaac Springer of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kelsey Denali and Paul Matthew of Norfolk, VA; his brother-in-law Robert M. Laws and wife Shirley of Tyler, TX; sisters: Patsy Sachitano of Beaumont, TX, and Dovie Jane Alfaro and her husband, John, of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed?s career included thirteen years in the United States Navy, retirement from K-Mart and from his own business of making models for architects and framing artwork. He was an artist in his own right designing and crafting needleworks and weavings. Ed was also a working partner in his wife?s business, Legacy Antiques of Albuquerque and Eagle Nest, NM. Ed was a devoted volunteer for and supporter of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History working in the field excavating dinosaurs and other specimens. He was a founding member of the NMMNH Foundation and the New Mexico Zoological Society. He was an outstanding Cub Scout leader and supported his sons in Scouting and the Children of American Revolution. Ed is a descendent of Henry Andrews, a solider of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, with burial of cremains to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is suggested. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
        Published on: Mon May 31, 2004

SPRINGER -- Edward Earl, passed into God?s kingdom May 25, 2004, after a long illness. Born March 13, 1933 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Laws Springer; two sons, Matthew Edward Springer in the United States Navy and Anthony Isaac Springer of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kelsey Denali and Paul Matthew of Norfolk, VA; his brother-in-law Robert M. Laws and wife Shirley of Tyler, TX; sisters: Patsy Sachitano of Beaumont, TX, and Dovie Jane Alfaro and her husband, John, of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed?s career included thirteen years in the United States Navy, retirement from K-Mart and from his own business of making models for architects and framing artwork. He was an artist in his own right designing and crafting needleworks and weavings. Ed was also a working partner in his wife?s business, Legacy Antiques of Albuquerque and Eagle Nest, NM. Ed was a devoted volunteer for and supporter of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History working in the field excavating dinosaurs and other specimens. He was a founding member of the NMMNH Foundation and the New Mexico Zoological Society. He was an outstanding Cub Scout leader and supported his sons in Scouting and the Children of American Revolution. Ed is a descendent of Henry Andrews, a solider of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, with burial of cremains to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is suggested. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
        Published on: Sun May 30, 2004

SPRINGER -- Edward Earl, passed into God?s kingdom May 25, 2004, after a long illness. Born March 13, 1933 in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Laws Springer; two sons, Matthew Edward Springer in the United States Navy and Anthony Isaac Springer of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kelsey Denali and Paul Matthew of Norfolk, VA; his brother-in-law Robert M. Laws and wife Shirley of Tyler, TX; sisters: Patsy Sachitano of Beaumont, TX, and Dovie Jane Alfaro and her husband, John, of Houston, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed?s career included thirteen years in the United States Navy, retirement from K-Mart and from his own business of making models for architects and framing artwork. He was an artist in his own right designing and crafting needleworks and weavings. Ed was also a working partner in his wife?s business, Legacy Antiques of Albuquerque and Eagle Nest, NM. Ed was a devoted volunteer for and supporter of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History working in the field excavating dinosaurs and other specimens. He was a founding member of the NMMNH Foundation and the New Mexico Zoological Society. He was an outstanding Cub Scout leader and supported his sons in Scouting and the Children of American Revolution. Ed is a descendent of Henry Andrews, a solider of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, with burial of cremains to follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is suggested. Arrangements are under the direction of: Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. 884-1188
        Published on: Sat May 29, 2004

MAESTAS -- Ofelia. Mrs. Ofelia Maestas, 88, a resident of Los Lunas passed away on May 1, 2004. Mrs. Maestas is survived by her seven children, Alex Maestas, Erminda Bustos, Dolores Sena, Joe Maestas and wife, Nora, Barbara Trujillo, Alice Marshall, and Larry Maestas; one sister, Eloisa Maestas; two brothers, Fred Fernandez and wife, Frances, and Steve Fernandez and wife, Elsie; one daughter in law, Mary Maestas-Torres; one brother in law, Dan Tafoya; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Maestas was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Isias Maestas; two brothers, Tony Fernandez, and Bonifacio Fernandez; one sister, Miquelita Tafoya; and one son, Lauriano Maestas. A visitation for Mrs. Maestas will be Sunday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30pm. A second Rosary and the Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Springer, NM, times to be announced. Interment will follow at Palo Blanco Cemetery in Chico, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Victor Bustos, Derrick Bustos, Neil Marshall, Patrick Sena, Kenneth Trujillo, Greg Trujillo, Linda Sedillo, Barbara Jarosick, Tara Bustos, and Tammy Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Maestas, Norman Sena, Ronnie Sena, Joe Maestas, Antonio Maestas, and Lorenzo Maestas. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun May 02, 2004

CRISP -- Ira Vincent "Vince" Crisp, age 86, died on Friday, February 13, 2004 in Clayton, New Mexico . I. V. "Vince" was born May 2, 1917 on the family homestead in Thomas, NM to Ira Nain Crisp and Minnie Alice (Cardwell) Crisp. At age 13, "Vince" became a working cowboy when he helped drive a herd of horses to the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma. I.V. "Vince" married Irene Christian in 1939 and they started their own ranch, Echoing Hoof Ranch, on the Springer Highway in 1953. In 1955 he helped drive a herd of twenty buffalo from the Oklahoma Panhandle to a newly built attraction called Ft. Jordan, north of Clayton. Vince was often known for his ornate welding work as evident by the many gates and ranch decor on his home ranch. Ever present in the community, he always rode in the 4th of July Parade in Clayton. His many awards include being named Union County Old-Timer and recently being awarded the Buck Ramsey Cowboy Lifetime Achievement Award on September 20, 2003 in Nara Visa, NM. The award is to honor the recipient for fostering and living the "Cowboy Way of Life". As Vince often enjoyed doing for family and friends, he sang "Punchin' the Dough", about a Trail Drive Cook, and "Zebra Dunn", during the awards ceremony. A portrait of Vince by artist Mona Tanzola, is on display at the Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents, and by 7 siblings. Vincent is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene Crisp of Clayton, NM; one daughter, Dr. Carleen Lazzell and her husband, Rue of Albuquerque; one son, Bill Crisp and his wife, Pat of Clayton, NM; seven grandchildren, including Ruleen Lazzell White and Renee Lazzell DiBello formerly of Albuquerque; seven great-granddaughters; one brother, Norman Crisp and his wife, Dean and two sisters, Lorenne Rigsby and her husband, Ret. Col. Cecil Rigsby and Loretta West. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Benny Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Farmers and Stockmans Bank in Clayton, or to the Memorial of your choice. Funeral Services were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors in Clayton, NM. Please visit www.hassfuneralhome.com to view the online obituary and sign the guest book.
        Published on: Sun March 07, 2004

CRISP -- Ira Vincent "Vince" Crisp, age 86, died on Friday, February 13, 2004 in Clayton, New Mexico . I. V. "Vince" was born May 2, 1917 on the family homestead in Thomas, NM to Ira Nain Crisp and Minnie Alice (Cardwell) Crisp. At age 13, "Vince" became a working cowboy when he helped drive a herd of horses to the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma. I.V. "Vince" married Irene Christian in 1939 and they started their own ranch, Echoing Hoof Ranch, on the Springer Highway in 1953. In 1955 he helped drive a herd of twenty buffalo from the Oklahoma Panhandle to a newly built attraction called Ft. Jordan, north of Clayton. Vince was often known for his ornate welding work as evident by the many gates and ranch decor on his home ranch. Ever present in the community, he always rode in the 4th of July Parade in Clayton. His many awards include being named Union County Old-Timer and recently being awarded the Buck Ramsey Cowboy Lifetime Achievement Award on September 20, 2003 in Nara Visa, NM. The award is to honor the recipient for fostering and living the "Cowboy Way of Life". As Vince often enjoyed doing for family and friends, he sang "Punchin' the Dough", about a Trail Drive Cook, and "Zebra Dunn", during the awards ceremony. A portrait of Vince by artist Mona Tanzola, is on display at the Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents, and by 7 siblings. Vincent is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene Crisp of Clayton, NM; one daughter, Dr. Carleen Lazzell and her husband, Rue of Albuquerque; one son, Bill Crisp and his wife, Pat of Clayton, NM; seven grandchildren, including 7 great-granddaughters; one brother, Norman Crisp and his wife, Dean and two sisters, Lorenne Rigsby and her husband, Ret. Col. Cecil Rigsby and Loretta West. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Benny Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Farmers and Stockmans Bank in Clayton, or to the Memorial of your choice. Funeral Services were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors in Clayton, NM. Please visit www.hassfuneralhome.com to view the online obituary and sign the guest book.
        Published on: Sun February 22, 2004

GILLESPIE -- Tedd P. Gillespie, a resident of New Mexico since his birth in Springer on November 19, 1929, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 12, 2004. Preceded in death by his wife, Laurita, he leaves his children Amy and Pete Gillespie and his grand sons Brian Gillespie and Rex Hoeltke. His family members Florence Gillespie and Margy Wienbar of Albuquerque and Alice Hoeltke of Stanley, and Sally Walker and family of Alamogordo, will remember him as a quiet, creative and talented craftsman. He retired in 1994 after being a lifelong member of Bricklayers Local #2. He loved the outdoors and a daily crossword puzzle. Cremation and ennichement has occurred. As a memorial tribute, consider a gift to your favorite charity or the family suggests the Amy Biehl Foundation, 8300 Phoenix NE, 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2004

GILLESPIE -- Tedd P. Gillespie, a resident of New Mexico since his birth in Springer on November 19, 1929, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 12, 2004. Preceded in death by his wife, Laurita, he leaves his children Amy and Pete Gillespie and his grand sons Brian Gillespie and Rex Hoeltke. His family members Florence Gillespie and Margy Wienbar of Albuquerque and Alice Hoeltke of Stanley, and Sally Walker and family of Alamogordo, will remember him as a quiet, creative and talented craftsman. He retired in 1994 after being a lifelong member of Bricklayers Local #2. He loved the outdoors and a daily crossword puzzle. Cremation and ennichement has occurred. As a memorial tribute, consider a gift to your favorite charity or the family suggests the Amy Biehl Foundation, 8300 Phoenix NE, 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sat January 17, 2004

GILLESPIE -- Tedd P. Gillespie, a resident of New Mexico since his birth in Springer on November 19, 1929, died peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 12, 2004. Preceded in death by his wife, Laurita, he leaves his children Amy and Pete Gillespie and his grand sons Brian Gillespie and Rex Hoeltke. His family members Florence Gillespie and Margy Wienbar of Albuquerque and Alice Hoeltke of Stanley, and Sally Walker and family of Alamogordo, will remember him as a quiet, creative and talented craftsman. He retired in 1994 after being a lifelong member of Bricklayers Local #2. He loved the outdoors and a daily crossword puzzle. Cremation and ennichement has occurred. As a memorial tribute, consider a gift to your favorite charity or the family suggests the Amy Biehl Foundation, 8300 Phoenix NE, 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Fri January 16, 2004