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Black -- New Mexico Pioneer Woman Dies. Mary J. Black passed away March 12, 1999 at her residence in Montebello. Mary was born April 1, 1912 on the family farm at Hope, in the territory of New Mexico to Bryant and Mary Williams. Mary Jane graduated from Hope High School and attended the University of New Mexico. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. In 1935 she married Albert J. Black who was ranching west of Albuquerque. They helped found the Paradise Hills Methodist Church on the west side of Albuquerque. Albert preceded her in death in 1989. Mary Black is survived by her three sons, A. Rolfe Black and wife, Dorothy of Dallas, William R. Black and his wife, Sarilyn of Midland, John F. Black and his wife, Joan of Albuquerque; and one daughter, Jane Davidson of Albuquerque. She had ten grandchildren, Wade Black, Stephanie Black, Paige Grumuliatus, Amy Black, Colby Black, Chelsea Black, Kevin Black, Alyssa Black, Bryan Davidson, and Lee Ann Diamond; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Grumuliatus and Sarah Grumuliatus. Mary Jane had two sisters, Alice Ruth Williams (Deceased) and Margaret Funcke of Albuquerque. She also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jane will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Services were held at Vista Verde Mortuary Chapel on Monday, March 15, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests donations be made to the Albert J. Black and Mary J. Black memorial fund of the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch. The family of Mary J. Black wishes to express its appreciation for our Mother's family, extended family and friends that took time to visit her, write to her, and help care for her since our Father passed away. Our Mother deeply enjoyed your love and kindness all these years. The family also wants to extend a special thanks to the many staff members of the Montebello Senior Living Community On Academy for their dedicated, loving care of our Mother. She was very blessed by her friendships with the residents, as well as the tremendous care she received from the staff that helped her during the years she lived in Montebello. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
        Published on: Tue March 16, 1999