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STACKPOLE -- Vera Stackpole was called by our Lord Monday, October 25, 2004. She was the youngest daughter of Simon and Andrea Duran, born in Chaperito, NM. She married James Richard Stackpole on August 7, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM. She and her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1953. She was a lifelong Roman Catholic and a member of Risen Savior Catholic Church. Vera belonged to the Blue Army, the Altar Rosary Society, and Casa Angelica Auxiliary. She was always charitable and generous to those in need. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed her children and spoiling her grandchildren. Vera is preceded in death by her husband, James; sisters and brother: Melecia Delgado, Petra Duran, Celia Madrid, Dora Martinez, Tomasita Cashmere, Magdalena Gallegos, Mela Caputo, and Toni Duran and only brother, Apolonio Duran. She is survived by her daughters: Linda Stackpole of Albuquerque and fiancee, Steve Harris of Chilhowie, VA, Anna Marie Guillen and husband, Vincent of Albuquerque; sons: Butch Stackpole and wife, Johanna of Sedillo, NM, Noel Stackpole and John Stackpole of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Kimberley Ortega of Phoenix, AZ, Katrina Stackpole, James Robert Stackpole and Joseph Noel Stackpole of Sedillo, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, and many other relatives also survive her. Visitations will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options. A Rosary will be prayed on Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 29, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Church. A reception will follow the Mass at Risen Savior Church. Internment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m., following the reception. Pallbearers will be Donald Duran, George Pino, James Robert Stackpole, Felipe Delgado, Vince Guillen, and Steve Harris. Honorary Pallbearers are all of Vera's beloved nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of: Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Wed October 27, 2004