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BELL -- OLIVE MCCASKILL December 22, 1915 - July 26, 2011 Olive Lance McCaskill was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on December 22, 1915. She studied journalism at Southeastern Louisiana University andworked as the society reporter for the California Democrat in California, where she was sent on assignment to interview Saul Bell. Saul and Olive were married in August of 1937 and left for California on their honeymoon. When they hit the mountains of New Mexico, Olive insisted that they stop and settle there. They made their home in Albuquerque, where they raised nine children and shared 59 happy years of marriage. Olive was a gifted and captivating storyteller, an avid reader,and a lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. Her love of life extended to many creative pursuits: she was an accomplished seamstress and knitter, ceramic artist, woodcarver, glassworker, and gardener. She inspired her loved ones with her passionate approach to living. In 1949, she graduated from the Gemological Institute of America-the only woman in her class. For her 60th birthday, she took flying lessons, pursuing a lifelong desire to be a pilot. In her eighties, she built a cottage in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where she spent ten happy summers. She was co-founder and chairman of the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games, which is still going strong 23 years later. She founded The MacAskill Sept Society of the U.S. and Canada and co-founded the Clan MacLaren Society of North America. She has been an officer and very active member of the Clan MacLeod Society for more than 30 years. Olive marveled at the world and modeled an attitude of curiosity and passion for her children and grandchildren. She embodied a spirit of adventure and boldness, and gave each of her descendants a deep appreciation for their family history. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Olive was preceded in death by her husband Saul Bell and her son Mandel Bell. She leaves behind a nephew, Jamie McCaskill, and 36 direct descendants including her eight living children: Elizabeth, Hugh (Margaret), Eddie (Pam), Neil, Alan (Audrey), Martin (Paula Crevoshay), Molly (Charles Springer), Bruce (Darcel); 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. We cherish our memories of her and will pass her stories on and on. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Olive's name to the New Mexico Library for the Blind (1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, 87507-5166),a great program that provided her pleasure and sanity for over 17 years, or Open Space Alliance(P.O. Box 91265, Albuquerque, NM 87199), because Olive valued the preservation of New Mexico's beautiful open spaceand enjoyed seeing the bright green of their sorghum field from her south garden. A memorial celebration of Olive's life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 10am-1pm in the Olive and Saul Bell Plaza of Bosque School (4000 Learning Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120).
        Published on: Sun August 07, 2011

BELL -- OLIVE MCCASKILL December 22, 1915 - July 26, 2011 Olive Lance McCaskill was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on December 22, 1915. She studied journalism at Southeastern Louisiana University andworked as the society reporter for the California Democrat in California, where she was sent on assignment to interview Saul Bell. Saul and Olive were married in August of 1937 and left for California on their honeymoon. When they hit the mountains of New Mexico, Olive insisted that they stop and settle there. They made their home in Albuquerque, where they raised nine children and shared 59 happy years of marriage. Olive was a gifted and captivating storyteller, an avid reader,and a lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. Her love of life extended to many creative pursuits: she was an accomplished seamstress and knitter, ceramic artist, woodcarver, glassworker, and gardener. She inspired her loved ones with her passionate approach to living. In 1949, she graduated from the Gemological Institute of America-the only woman in her class. For her 60th birthday, she took flying lessons, pursuing a lifelong desire to be a pilot. In her eighties, she built a cottage in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where she spent ten happy summers. She was co-founder and chairman of the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games, which is still going strong 23 years later. She founded The MacAskill Sept Society of the U.S. and Canada and co-founded the Clan MacLaren Society of North America. She has been an officer and very active member of the Clan MacLeod Society for more than 30 years. Olive marveled at the world and modeled an attitude of curiosity and passion for her children and grandchildren. She embodied a spirit of adventure and boldness, and gave each of her descendants a deep appreciation for their family history. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Olive was preceded in death by her husband Saul Bell and her son Mandel Bell. She leaves behind a nephew, Jamie McCaskill, and 36 direct descendants including her eight living children: Elizabeth, Hugh (Margaret), Eddie (Pam), Neil, Alan (Audrey), Martin (Paula Crevoshay), Molly (Charles Springer), Bruce (Darcel); 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. We cherish our memories of her and will pass her stories on and on. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Olive's name to the New Mexico Library for the Blind (1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, 87507-5166),a great program that provided her pleasure and sanity for over 17 years, or Open Space Alliance(P.O. Box 91265, Albuquerque, NM 87199), because Olive valued the preservation of New Mexico's beautiful open spaceand enjoyed seeing the bright green of their sorghum field from her south garden. A memorial celebration of Olive's life will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011, from 10am-1pm in the Olive and Saul Bell Plaza of Bosque School (4000 Learning Rd., Albuquerque, NM 87120).
        Published on: Sun July 31, 2011

SPRINGER -- "Mac" Macedonio R., lifetime resident passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2011, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mac was a retired Baliff for the Second Judicial District Court under District Judge James A. Maloney and District Judge Philip R. Ashby. Prior to his service with the State of New Mexico, he retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mac was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during WWII at Guadalcanal. He was a member of the American Legion, Veteran's of Foreign War, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart. He also belonged to the Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians, American Society of Certified Engineers and Senior Certified Engineer Technician. Mac enjoyed fishing, oil painting, restoring antiques, playing black jack and poker. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Alfred L. Romero, Jr., father, Henry Springer, mother, Carmelita R. Springer, who were members of the pioneer Springer Family that settled in Old Town in 1862, and by his grandson Angelo Chavez. He is survived by his sister, Cecilia Romero, son, Michael, daughter, Marilyn and husband Bill, grandchildren, Damon, Rochelle, Devin, Vanessa, Aaron, great grandchildren, Chrystal, Joseph, Cyrea, Maya, Justin, Jr., nieces, Carmen Baca, Christine Romero, Rita Zamora, Carla Romero, nephew, Lawrence Romero, and eleven great nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Springer will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 N. Plaza St. NW, Old Town. A reception will be held immediately following at the Mission Church of San Jose in Los Duranes, 2110 Los Luceros Rd., NW. In a private ceremony, interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Family would like to thank everyone at Princeton Place Nursing Center for the comfort and care given to Mr. Springer and would like to thank all of the dedicated Doctors and nursing staff at the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center while Mr. Springer was under their care. He will be missed by his family and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
        Published on: Tue March 15, 2011

SPRINGER -- "Mac" Macedonio R., lifetime resident passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2011, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mac was a retired Baliff for the Second Judicial District Court under District Judge James A. Maloney and District Judge Philip R. Ashby. Prior to his service with the State of New Mexico, he retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mac was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during WWII at Guadalcanal. He was a member of the American Legion, Veteran's of Foreign War, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart. He also belonged to the Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians, American Society of Certified Engineers and Senior Certified Engineer Technician. Mac enjoyed fishing, oil painting, restoring antiques, playing black jack and poker. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Alfred L. Romero, Jr., father, Henry Springer, mother, Carmelita R. Springer, who were members of the pioneer Springer Family that settled in Old Town in 1862, and by his grandson Angelo Chavez. He is survived by his sister, Cecilia Romero, son, Michael, daughter, Marilyn and husband Bill, grandchildren, Damon, Rochelle, Devin, Vanessa, Aaron, great grandchildren, Chrystal, Joseph, Cyrea, Maya, Justin, Jr., nieces, Carmen Baca, Christine Romero, Rita Zamora, Carla Romero, nephew, Lawrence Romero, and eleven great nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Springer will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 N. Plaza St. NW, Old Town. A reception will be held immediately following at the Mission Church of San Jose in Los Duranes, 2110 Los Luceros Rd., NW. In a private ceremony, interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Family would like to thank everyone at Princeton Place Nursing Center for the comfort and care given to Mr. Springer and would like to thank all of the dedicated Doctors and nursing staff at the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center while Mr. Springer was under their care. He will be missed by his family and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
        Published on: Mon March 14, 2011

SPRINGER -- "Mac" Macedonio R., lifetime resident passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2011, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mac was a retired Baliff for the Second Judicial District Court under District Judge James A. Maloney and District Judge Philip R. Ashby. Prior to his service with the State of New Mexico, he retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mac was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during WWII at Guadalcanal. He was a member of the American Legion, Veteran's of Foreign War, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart. He also belonged to the Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians, American Society of Certified Engineers and Senior Certified Engineer Technician. Mac enjoyed fishing, oil painting, restoring antiques, playing black jack and poker. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Alfred L. Romero, Jr., father, Henry Springer, mother, Carmelita R. Springer, who were members of the pioneer Springer Family that settled in Old Town in 1862, and by his grandson Angelo Chavez. He is survived by his sister, Cecilia Romero, son, Michael, daughter, Marilyn and husband Bill, grandchildren, Damon, Rochelle, Devin, Vanessa, Aaron, great grandchildren, Chrystal, Joseph, Cyrea, Maya, Justin, Jr., nieces, Carmen Baca, Christine Romero, Rita Zamora, Carla Romero, nephew, Lawrence Romero, and eleven great nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Springer will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 N. Plaza St. NW, Old Town. A reception will be held immediately following at the Mission Church of San Jose in Los Duranes, 2110 Los Luceros Rd., NW. In a private ceremony, interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Family would like to thank everyone at Princeton Place Nursing Center for the comfort and care given to Mr. Springer and would like to thank all of the dedicated Doctors and nursing staff at the Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center while Mr. Springer was under their care. He will be missed by his family and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
        Published on: Sun March 13, 2011

PICKETT -- Terry L, age 51, a former resident of El Paso, TX, Seattle, WA, and Casper, WY, died 14 April 2010 in Albuquerque NM. A 1977 graduate of EL Paso's Eastwood High School, she also attended Texas Tech University and Lake Washington Technical College. Terry was a star athlete at Eastwood, playing basketball and volleyball. An outdoors enthusiast, she enjoyed horseback riding, hiking and backpacking in Washington, Montana, Wyoming and New Mexico. Terry was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Springer Pickett of El Paso and is survived by family and friends including her father Cliff Pickett of El Paso; brother Keith Pickett and wife Pam, of Hurst, TX; sister Jenny Pickett of Fort Collins, CO; niece Whitney Weesner and her husband Drew of Lubbock, TX; nephew Russ Pickett of Hurst, TX; and friend, Nancy Weller of Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), or to a local animal rescue organization or library. Please visit our online guestbook for Terry at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun April 18, 2010

SELBY -- Charles Ferdinand Selby, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 22, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Hahn and husband, David and his son, Kenneth Selby. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Alma Selby, Steven Hahn, Michael (Mick) Hahn and Mick's fiancee, Alisha Bacoccini. His nephew, Matthew Selby also survives him. Charles was born in Swansboro, North Carolina on June 6, 1926. He grew up in Belhaven, North Carolina where he met his childhood sweetheart, Georgia (Porgie) Winstead. They would marry in 1995 after meeting again at a class reunion. They graduated together from Belhaven High School in 1943. She preceded him in death in March 2009. Charles was not allowed to serve in the armed forces due to his severe asthma. He attended North Carolina State University for a short time and then hitchhiked across country to Albuquerque in the mid 1940s. He worked for Springer Transport and also delivered Dr. Pepper to Socorro, Mountainair and other towns along the route. Charles then moved back to the Virginia Tidewater area to work with his father and step-mother in Charles' Beauty School and Supply House where he met Alma Collinsworth. They married in 1947 and, after over 30 years of marriage, divorced. Charles and Alma moved out to Albuquerque shortly after their marriage and he then attended the University of New Mexico and obtained his BA in accounting. He went to work for Sandia National Laboratories and retired as a supervisor in cost accounting for weapons development in 1984. Charles' hobbies included reading, following the stock market, keeping up with tax laws and watching and offering his opinion about CSPAN. The family would like to thank the staff at Unlimited Care (Blanca and Humberto Gasson) for the nursing and hospice care provided Porgie and Charles. You all are angels on earth doing God's work with the elderly in their final years. In keeping with Charles' stated wishes, there will be a private/family service only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 9500 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111-2579. Although there will be no public memorial, please visit our online guestbook for Charles at RememberTheirStory.com
        Published on: Sun March 07, 2010

SELBY -- Charles Ferdinand Selby, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 22, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Hahn and husband, David and his son, Kenneth Selby. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Alma Selby, Steven Hahn, Michael (Mick) Hahn and Mick's fiancee, Alisha Bacoccini. His nephew, Matthew Selby also survives him. Charles was born in Swansboro, North Carolina on June 6, 1926. He grew up in Belhaven, North Carolina where he met his childhood sweetheart, Georgia (Porgie) Winstead. They would marry in 1995 after meeting again at a class reunion. They graduated together from Belhaven High School in 1943. She preceded him in death in March 2009. Charles was not allowed to serve in the armed forces due to his severe asthma. He attended North Carolina State University for a short time and then hitchhiked across country to Albuquerque in the mid 1940s. He worked for Springer Transport and also delivered Dr. Pepper to Socorro, Mountainair and other towns along the route. Charles then moved back to the Virginia Tidewater area to work with his father and step-mother in Charles' Beauty School and Supply House where he met Alma Collinsworth. They married in 1947 and, after over 30 years of marriage, divorced. Charles and Alma moved out to Albuquerque shortly after their marriage and he then attended the University of New Mexico and obtained his BA in accounting. He went to work for Sandia National Laboratories and retired as a supervisor in cost accounting for weapons development in 1984. Charles' hobbies included reading, following the stock market, keeping up with tax laws and watching and offering his opinion about CSPAN. The family would like to thank the staff at Unlimited Care (Blanca and Humberto Gasson) for the nursing and hospice care provided Porgie and Charles. You all are angels on earth doing God's work with the elderly in their final years. In keeping with Charles' stated wishes, there will be a private/family service only. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 9500 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111-2579. Although there will be no public memorial, please visit our online guestbook for Charles at RememberTheirStory.com
        Published on: Sat March 06, 2010

ARIAS -- Johnny Angel Arias Sr., 39, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Delenia Arias; daughter, Angelique Arias; son, Johnny Angel Arias Jr.; mother, Mary Alice Arellano; step-father, Ernie Arellano; brothers, Leonard Arias and wife, Sarah, Amadeo "Deo" Soto and Deborah Arellano, Robert Arellano, Juan Gillette, and Chris "Raymond" Torres; sisters, Crystal Criswell and husband, Adam, and Valentina Arellano; half-brothers, Johnny Leonard Arias and Peter Arias; half-sister, Theresa Arias; grandmother, Nadine YBarra; mother and father-in law Donna and Vince Vigil; brothers-in law George Archuleta, Vincent Vigil, Michael Paul Vigil and families; and several extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Amadeo YBarra; half-brother, Raymond Arias Jr.; and special uncle, Ernest Gutierrez. Johnny was born in Albuquerque, and grew up in Roy and Springer, NM. He was an outstanding athlete at Springer High School. In 1987 he enlisted in the Army National Guard and served honorably in the war in Iraq. Johnny began his career as a correctional officer in October of 1990. After rising through the ranks, he eventually reached the position of Deputy Warden at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. Johnny was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He had a very big heart and was unselfish, dedicating much of his time coaching youth teams in Albuquerque. He always did for others expecting nothing in return. Johnny's memory will live with us forever. His bright spirit and sense of humor will be deeply missed. He was very devoted to his Catholic faith and raised his family with the same religious values. Friends may visit Monday, February 8, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roy Cemetery in Roy, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Johnny at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun February 07, 2010

ARIAS -- Johnny Angel Arias Sr., 39, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Delenia Arias; daughter, Angelique Arias; son, Johnny Angel Arias Jr.; mother, Mary Alice Arellano; step-father, Ernie Arellano; brothers, Leonard Arias and wife, Sarah, Amadeo "Deo" Soto and Deborah Arellano, Robert Arellano, Juan Gillette, and Chris "Raymond" Torres; sisters, Crystal Criswell and husband, Adam, and Valentina Arellano; half-brothers, Johnny Leonard Arias and Peter Arias; half-sister, Theresa Arias; grandmother, Nadine YBarra; mother and father-in law Donna and Vince Vigil; brothers-in law George Archuleta, Vincent Vigil, Michael Paul Vigil and families; and several extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Amadeo YBarra; half-brother, Raymond Arias Jr.; and special uncle, Ernest Gutierrez. Johnny was born in Albuquerque, and grew up in Roy and Springer, NM. He was an outstanding athlete at Springer High School. In 1987 he enlisted in the Army National Guard and served honorably in the war in Iraq. Johnny began his career as a correctional officer in October of 1990. After rising through the ranks, he eventually reached the position of Deputy Warden at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. Johnny was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He had a very big heart and was unselfish, dedicating much of his time coaching youth teams in Albuquerque. He always did for others expecting nothing in return. Johnny's memory will live with us forever. His bright spirit and sense of humor will be deeply missed. He was very devoted to his Catholic faith and raised his family with the same religious values. Friends may visit Monday, February 8, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westside Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday, February 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roy Cemetery in Roy, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Johnny at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sat February 06, 2010