| Marian R."Mickey" Anderson , 62, passed away on Thursday,
September 3, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM after a long and courageous battle
with cancer. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Barnsdall, OK and attended
Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, where she was a member of
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She married and settled in Tulsa, OK where she
raised her three children. She was a caring and proud mother whose first
priority was always her children. She was a well-respected secretary to
many prominent lawyers, doctors and newspapermen in the Tulsa area. As
an animal lover, she always surrounded herself with pets, especially dogs,
and cared for them like children. She also enjoyed reading and raising
Bonsai trees. She moved to Albuquerque in 1996 and immediately fell in
love with the enchantment of New Mexico culture. She was a quiet and gentle
person who always thought of others before herself. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie A.
Lehman and husband, Martin of Dallas, TX; two sons, Don Mark Anderson and
wife, Susan of Albuquerque and Christopher D. Anderson of Albuquerque;
two grandchildren, Cole Joseph Lehman and Michael Earl Swalby; three great-grandchildren,
Marissa Swalby, Michael Swalby and Jacob Swalby; brother, Ted Clem and
wife, Mary; and step-mother, Doris Clem. Rosary will be recited Wednesday,
7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd.
NE with the Marionites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00
a.m. at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE with
Fr. Mark Granito, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven
Cemetery. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Margaret C. Baca "Nana", 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away
on Thursday, September 3, 1998. She was a member of Our Lady of Assumption
Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Nana was such a loving, giving, caring
and thoughtful person, always doing for others, family and friends. In
spite of her own health problems, she always thought of others before herself.
Her generosity of time, spirit, and faith was an inspiration to all who
knew her. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Baca in
June, 1997; and her grandson, Phillip in July, 1998; her brother, Eloy
Romero; and one sister, Erlinda Sandoval, both of Los Lunas. She is survived
by her three children, Consuelo Baca and her husband, Joe A. Baca of Los
Lunas, Carlos Baca and his wife, Gloria C. Baca of Albuquerque, and Lila
Tallon and her husband, Roger of Albuquerque. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren,
15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Viewing will be
held on Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home.
Rosary will be recited on Monday, 7:30 p.m., at the San Clemente Catholic
Church in Los Lunas. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00
a.m., also at the San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will follow in
the Los Lentes Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Carlos Baca
Jr., Christopher Baca, Dennis F. Baca, David R. Baca, Paul Tallon and Dennis
Sandoval, her nephew. Romero Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Matthew Barnett, 35, died Monday, August 31, 1998. He is survived
by his wife, Chantel Barnett; son, Cole Matthew; daughter, Presley Victoria,
all of Tucson, AZ; dad, L.D. Barnett; brother, Vincent Barnett; nephew,
Andrew James, all of Albuquerque; father-in-law, Jack Mills; mother-in-law,
Vickie Mills; sister-in-law, Whitney Mills; and many other relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his mom, Grace Barnett. James was
a graduate of Manzano High School and Southern Arkansas University, where
he played baseball for both schools. He worked for State Farm and was a
national disaster adjuster and trainer. Memorial Services will be held
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Fr.
Paul Baca officiating. Family would prefer memorial contributions be made
in James' memory to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 10500
Lomas Blvd. NE.
Winifred Barbara Beemer, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1991, died
Friday, September 4, 1998. Winifred Barbara Wilkinson was born on November
30, 1903 on her father's oil lease near Marr, Ohio. They moved to Woodsfield,
Ohio and then to Sapulpa, Oklahoma in 1917. After her marriage to Daniel
Sherman Kinley, she moved to Los Angeles in 1924 where they operated a
number of business. Mrs. Beemer was one of the first female real estate
brokers in the area. She also operated a tax accounting service in Los
Angeles for 40 years, and after Mr. Kinley's death, she moved to Capistrano
Beach, where she married Gillespie H. Beemer. Mrs. Beemer moved to Albuquerque
in 1991 and continued her tax work and many charitable activities. Her
final organizational memberships included St. Bernadette's Parish, The
Altar and Rosary Society at St. Bernadette's Parish, Catholic Daughters
of the Americas-Court Santa Maria #317, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary,
Friend of the Dominican Sisters Retreat House, and member of the Sewing
Circle for Casa Angelica. Mrs. Beemer was honored for her 50 year membership
in the Catholic Daughters in May 1995 and served in many offices over the
years, including Vice Regent, Auditor, and Treasurer. Mrs. Beemer is survived
by her only daughter, Diana Kinley Goebel and husband, Martin of Albuquerque;
two grandchildren, Daniel M. Goebel and wife, Debbie of Phoenix, AZ and
Susan A. Heck and husband, Jon of Glendale, AZ; four great-grandchildren,
Jason and Heather Goebel and Jennifer and Caitlin Heck. Rosary will be
recited Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500
Lomas NE with Catholic Daughters of American reciting. Mass will be celebrated
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE, with
Father Thomas Zotter, Celebrant. Interment will be at Mission San Fernando
Cemetery in California. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas
Blvd. NE, Monday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Anna S. Bibeau, 96, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend,
passed away on Thursday, September 3, 1998. She and her husband, Ed, moved
to Albuquerque in 1947. That same year, they opened and operated Ed's Super
Market, a neighborhood grocery store, on 1418 Grand NE. Anna was a member
of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and when her husband preceded her
in death in 1965, it was her brave spirit and her deep faith that guided
her through the years. In 1992, Anna became a resident of Mission Manor
and through the help of the staff, she participated in new activities,
made new friends, and still enjoyed the visits of family and old friends.
Anna will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived
by her three children and their spouses, Fernand A. Bibeau and his wife,
Phyllis, Claire M. Blankenship and her husband, Clarence, and Edward E.
Bibeau and his wife, Bonnie; two sisters, Eva Marquis of Nashua, NH and
Juliette Coddington of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of her Life will be held
Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel,
1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Clarence Blankenship officiating.
Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic
Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE, with Father Normand Falardeau, Celebrant. Interment
will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anna's grandsons,
Daniel E. Bibeau, David A Bibeau, Robert Bibeau, Gary Blankenship, Dale
Blankenship, James Blankenship, Paul Blankenship, and Grant Blankenship.
Anna's family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Mission
Manor and Sandia Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Anna during
the last phase of her life. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Nadine Brown, 73, passed away Thursday, September 3, 1998, in Green
Valley, AZ, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her son, R.C. Brown
and wife, Elaine of Green Valley, AZ; daughter, Debra Wilmot of Bosque
Farms; sisters, Louise Caspell of Abilene, TX, and Marcy Galbreath and
Catherine Myers, both of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Brown
in 1989. Mrs. Brown owned the Moccasin Shop in Old Town for 25 years with
her husband, Ray, retiring in 1994. She was an active member of the Old
Town Merchants Association for many years. We will miss her. Services will
be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel,
1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment
will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. French Mortuary, 1111
University Blvd. NE.
Richard (Raschid) S. Faris was born on August 26, 1952. On Friday, September
4, 1998, he went to be with our Lord, at the age of 46. Richard was preceded
in death by his father, Frank E. Faris and his daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
He is survived by his mother, Sophie (Koury) Faris of Albuquerque; sons,
Richard, Christopher, Jake, Kameron, Kody, Kyle; daughter, Ashley; brothers
Frank Faris and Michael Faris and his wife, Rhonda of Albuquerque; sisters,
Camille Stueber and husband, John of Albuquerque, Sandy Lloyd of Seattle,
Sheila Bernardoni and husband, Jim of Albuquerque and Shaylyn Graves and
husband, Ricco of Seattle; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
and one great-niece. Richard was a very generous and loving person and
father and he had an excellent sense of humor and an uncomparable witt
which he shared with everyone he met. Richard will be missed for these
and many other qualities, but the family takes solace in the fact that
Richard is enjoying the peace and joy that only heaven can offer. Services
will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. at French Mortuary,
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The services will be presided over by Rev. Ron Mansdoerfer
and Rev. Eddie Lee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug McGiver, Mario Balibera,
Dean Buck, Gary Mahboub, Ricco Graves, Jim Bernardoni, Jim McAtee, Brian
Stafford, Jonathan Faris, Frank Faris III, Aldous Loyd, Jim Shull, Daniel
Blackwood, William Stafford and Bob Stafford. After the service, the family
will receive guests at 8914 2nd St. NW.
Flora S. Garcia, 93, a resident of Las Cruces, NM and formerly of Albuquerque
and a native of the Old Town Area, passed away early Saturday morning.
Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Clarita Luna
Serna; her husband, Bennie L. Garcia; two sons, Manuel Serna and Ernest"Ernie"
Garcia: four brothers, Frank, Bobbie, Henry and Thomas Serna; three sisters,
Rose Lovato, Charlotte Serna, Beatrice Sedillo; one granddaughter, Donna
Louise Cordova; a son-in-law Richard Robles; one godchild, Freddie Sedillo.
She is survived by one son, Eloy Serna; five daughters, Carmen Duree, Josephine
Robles and husband, Roberto, Lupe Robles, Margie Cordova and husband, Tony
and Viola Garcia. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening
at 7 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., also at the church. Interment
will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be the great-grandchildren,
Eric Duree, Ramon Ornelas, Ray Gomez Jr., Casey Duree, J.R. Ketcherside
and Matthew Garcia. Honorary Bearers will be the grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
and two great-great-grandchildren. The family has requested contributions
may be made to the Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces,
NM 88005. Mrs. Garcia will lie in state Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m. til 4:00
p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, 8th and Iron. Services are under
the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover SW.
Jeanine Holt died peacefully at home Thursday, surrounded by family
and friends after a courageous fight with cancer. She is survived by her
devoted husband, D.B.; and daughters, Donna Emanouil, Spart, MI, Jeanne
Sue Wooldridge, Albuquerque, and Darla Holt of the family home in Flint,
TX; three grandsons, Jason Emanouil, Jack Abernethy and Blake Wooldridge;
and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Helen
Mosier, Brock, TX; brothers, James Rogers and Homer Rogers Jr., Bryson,
TX. Jeanine touched the lives of hundreds of people. Her love of life,
her family, her friends and animals was uncommonly strong. A native of
Texas, she made a loving, supportive home for her family wherever and whenever
husband, D.B., was transferred with his long career in the grocery business.
Jeanine and her family recently moved to Lake Palestine, where she designed
and furnished their retirement home. She will not only be remembered with
love by all who knew her, but also with grateful hearts for her beauty
and grace. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 7, 11:00 a.m.,
at Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler, TX.
Robert G. Hunt, 66, passed away Friday, September 4. Visitation will
be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, September 7, 1998, at Fitzgerald
and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Funeral services will
be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 1998 at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral
Directors. Rev. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Interment will follow
at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral
Directors in charge of arrangements.
Robert A. Kilsdonk, died September 4, 1998 at the age of 83, in Albuquerque,
NM. He was a Chevron retiree and a 1940 graduate from Texas A & M.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; two daughters; and two grandsons. Memorials
may be made to the East Tex Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Cremation
arrangements are in the care of Sunrise Society (891-8200).
Carmen S. Lorigo, 75, of McIntosh, NM, passed away Friday, September
4, 1998 in McIntosh, NM. She was born February 27, 1923 to Procopio and
Amanda Sanchez in Belen, NM. She married George Lorigo, April 5, 1986 in
Albuquerque, NM, he survives her of the home. Carmen was a resident of
McIntosh, NM for 12 years, formally of Albuquerque, NM. Carmen was a member
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. Survivors
include her husband, George Lorigo of McIntosh, NM; Seven sons and daughters-in-law,
Ernest and Polly Silva of Albuquerque, NM, Daniel Silva of Albuquerque,
NM, Johnny and Carmen Silva of Albuquerque, NM, Ricky and Yvonne Silva
of Albuquerque, NM, Jerry and Jannette Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, and
Greggory Shuman of TX; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and Ray
Gutierrez of Albuquerque, NM, Anna and Jason Frame of WV, Debbie and Gary
Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; three brothers and sister-in-laws, Pete and
Rose Sanchez, Val and Mary Sanchez and Lupe and Alice Sanchez; two step-brothers,
Henry and Tony Cuellar; two sisters, Beatrice Carriaga and Ernestine Vigil;
30 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren. The Rosaries will be recited
Sunday and Monday, September 6 and 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty, NM. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday,
September 8, 1998 at 9:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
Church, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez officiating. Burial will follow in
the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarity, NM. Pallbearers will be
Arthur Silva, Raymond Silva, Jordan Silva, Orlando Sanchez, David Perea,
and Edward Silva. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Sanchez, Christopher
Sanchez and Dennis Silva. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon
Mortuary in Moriarity, NM.
Mrs. Eutimia"Timi" Lucero, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away
peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family on September 6, 1998.
Mrs. Lucero is the beloved wife of 6 years to Mr. Luciano Lucero. She is
also survived by one sister, Pauline Chavez and husband, Flavio; three
brothers, Camel Padilla, Alonzo Padilla and wife, Geneva and Epifanio Padilla
Jr. and wife, Annette; and many nephews and nieces. Mrs. Lucero was a member
of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 5:00
p.m. at the Ascension Catholic Church, 2150 Raymac SW with visitation at
the church after 4:30 p.m. The Legion of Mary will recite the Rosary. Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday Morning at 9:00 a.m. at
the Ascension Church, with viewing at the Church after 8:30 a.m. Father
Bolman, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Los Padilla Cemetery. Gabaldon
Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW in charge of the arrangements.
Martha Ruth Mullinax Moore was born December 25, 1911 to Mary Girdner
Mullinax and Charles I. Mullinax on Paradise Valley Farm near Princeton,
Missouri. She spend her early life in Princeton, graduating from Princeton
Schools. She graduated from Christian College, Columbia Missouri and the
University of Missouri and later attended the College of Santa Fe and New
Mexico Eastern University. She married Dr. Robert D. Moore on May 6, 1934.
The became the parents of three children, Wood Mullinax Moore, Linda Frances
Moore and Joseph Curtis Moore. She taught in the Ruidoso school system
for 30 years before retiring where she received national recognition for
her school art projects. In 1982 she was elected to the South East National
Education of New Mexico Hall of Fame. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dr. Moore; son, Wood Mullinax Moore; and a grandson, Matt Alan
McLean. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Moore Caldwell; son, Joe
Moore; three granddaughters, Mary Anna Moore, Tracy Tafoya and Karrie Pierson;
six great-grandchildren, Sage Moore, Amy Moore, Brittany Tafoya, Emily
Tafoya, Katherine Pierson and Joseph Pierson. She was a member of P.E.O.,
honorary teachers sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, she served as president
of Beta Sigma Phi, the Pink Ladies and the Ruidoso Education Association.
She was also a member of the Methodist Church. Services will be held Monday,
1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd.
NE. Interment will follow in Princeton, Missouri.
Edward Giddens Parham, who resided in Albuquerque for more than 35 years,
died on August 23, 1998 in Port Isabel, Texas. Mr. Parham is survived by
his wife, Evangeline; a son, Abraham; and his sister, Pat Attaway of Greensboro,
Georgia. Mr. Parham's son, Rob, predeceased him. After attending the University
of Georgia and playing on its football team, Mr. Parham served in World
War II and then enrolled in one of the first classes at UNM Law School.
He practiced for more than 30 years in areas ranging from successfully
defending freedom of speech before the U.S. Supreme Court to criminal and
domestic cases. Those who knew Mr. Parham will miss his very original wit,
unique perspective of life, legal talents, and his ability to relate to
people form all walks of life.
Hilario Parra, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He
was devoted to his family and his Lord. He is survived by his wife of 43
years, Isabel; five sons, Joseph and wife, Nellie, Steve and fiancee Lydia,
James and wife, Denita, Nick, and Joseph and wife, Lorena Parra; two daughters,
Pauline and husband, Jim Clements, Sylvia and husband Bernard Tye; two
brothers, Jose and Bernard Parra; three sisters, Sr. Juanita of Colorado
Springs, Carmelita, and Sylvia Parra; a special niece, Cathy Parra; a special
uncle Teodulo Parra; and 16 grandchildren, Genny, Andrew, James Jr., Joseph,
Jesica, Bernadette, Sandy, Robert, Rachel, Monica, Katrina, Ali, Samantha,
Sonrisa, and Sara. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at the Holy
Family Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the National
Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at the
Holy Rosary Church at 7:00 p.m. Visitations will be held from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations
be made to the Quality Continuum Hospice at 2625 Pennsylvania NE 87110.
Funeral services arranged by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd SW.
Maniben T. Patel, 69, died Friday, September 9, 1998. She is survived
by her husband, Thakor N. Patel; sons, Dino T. Dullbhson and Arvind T.
Patel; daughters, Champa B. Patel and Minaxi A. Patel; grandsons, Vimal
A. Patel and Rakesh D. Dullabhen; and granddaughters, Sarika A. Patel and
Monica D. Dullabhson. Services will be held Tuesday, September 8, 1998,
1:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Cremation will follow. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Jennie Lou Porter, 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday,
September 5, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Hollis Porter of Albuquerque;
daughter Janice Bain and husband, Doyle of Phoenix, AZ; sister, Laura Hall
of Albuquerque; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her brothers, Jack and Jim Starkey. Jennie Lou was
a devoted wife and mother. In 1961 the First Baptist Church of Alameda
was started in her home as a mission of Calvary Baptist Church. All her
life she was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart.
Her church family was always near. Services will be held Tuesday, 2:00
p.m. at First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd St. NW, with Pastors
Jim Wilson and R.L. Porter officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia
Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Marty Fuentes, Red Robertson, Floyd
Smith, Leo Smyth, Roy Cline, and R.L. Armstrong. Honorary Pallbearers will
be Carlyle Nix, Joe Brown and Lee Oldfield. Friends may visit French Mortuary,
1111 University Blvd. NE, Monday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contributions may
be made to the Memorial Fund, 1st Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd St.
NW, 87114. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Opal L. Stockdale, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Thursday,
September 3, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Morgan and husband,
Michael of Albuquerque; grandson Kyle Morgan and wife, Kelly of Huntsville,
TX; niece, Ruth Mitchem and husband, Carl of Independence, KS; and grandnieces,
Marla Sanders of Topeka, KS and Allida Branton and husband, Richard of
Columbia, MO. Mrs. Stockdale had a great love of music. Memorial Services
will be held Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1615
Copper Ave. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Should friends
desire, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist
Church Music Fund, 1615 Copper NE, 87102 or Alzheimers Association, 1330
San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Ben F. Valencia, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Friday,
September 4, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Modesta M. Valencia of the
family home; daughters, Ursula Leyba and husband, Leo, Dianna Brown, Bernice
Campbell and husband William, Barbara Valencia, and Kathleen Valencia,
all of Albuquerque, and Dolores Harkins and husband, Robert of Arlington,
VA; sons, Leon J. Valencia and wife, Anita and Joel Valencia, all of Los
Lunas, NM; granddaughters, Debora M. Quintana and husband, Harold, Michelle
Wall and husband, James and Jolene Valencia, all of Albuquerque; grandsons,
George K. Brown, Daniel J. Brown and wife, Lisa, and Jody Valencia, all
of Albuquerque; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Isauro Valencia
and wife, Aurelia of Santa Fe, NM. Mr. Valencia was preceded in death by
his grandson,, Christopher Valencia; sister, Rose Lujan; and aunt, Catalina
Roybal. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Albuquerque
Printing and Graphic Communications Union, Local 234. Services will be
held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel,
1111 University Blvd., with Pastor Edwin Shepperson officiating. Interment
will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will
be Leon Valencia, Joel Valencia, Leo Leyba, George K. Brown, Daniel J.
Brown, Jody Valencia, Robert Harkins, and William J. Campbell. Honorary
Pallbearers will be James Wall and Harold Quintana. Friends and family
may visit French Mortuary, Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Aileen Keller Albaugh, 71, a resident of Albuquerque died, Tuesday,
September 8, 1998 formerly of Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. She is survived
by her husband of 49 years, Wendel L. Albaugh of Albuquerque; sons, and
daughters-in-law, Rev. Thomas G. and Martha Albaugh of Palmer, AK, Richard
L. and Donna Albaugh of Richmond, KY, James B. Albaugh of Houston, TX;
daughter Rebecca S. Albaugh of Monteray, KY; and twelve grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by one son, John R. Albaugh of Dayton, OH. She
attended Northwestern University and graduated from The University of Cincinnati
in 1949. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Mrs. Albaugh was
a pianist, teacher and active member of the American Matthay Association.
Cremains will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Where graveside
services will be held, Thursday, September 10, 1998 with Rev. Thomas G.
Albaugh officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are made to The University
of New Mexico Cancer Research and Treatment Center, 900 Camino de Salud
NE, 87131. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Mary E. Ballew, 75, died Sunday, September 6, 1997. She is survived
by her husband of 57 years, Noble Ballew, of Albuquerque; sons, Ken N.
Ballew and wife, Jennifer, of Albuquerque, Ron Ballew and wife, Karol,
of Capetown, South Africa; daughter, Janet Ely and husband, Glenn, of San
Jose, CA; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Lee Woods and
wife, Velma of Great Falls, Montana; sisters, Helen Olson of Stayton, OR,
and Margaret Sovenski of Salem, OR; and many other family and friends.
Private graveside services will be held with Reverend Tommy Crider Officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ken Ballew, Courtney Ballew, Blake Ballew, Glenn Ely,
Chris Ely, and Steve Bartz. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE.
Lorin Avery Black, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Saturday,
September 5, 1998. He is survived by his son, Lorin Avery Black Jr., and
wife, Rosie of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Judy G. Jackson of Redondo Beach,
CA; grandsons, Christopher Alan Black of Houston, TX, Stephen Paul Black
of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Shawna L. Jackson-Oakley and husband, Evan
of Ft. Collins, CO and Jody L. Jackson of Redondo Beach, CA; great-granddaughter,
Haleigh Noel Oakley; sisters, Hortence Dalby and husband, John and Nellie
Crater, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Phillip Black and wife, Hilga of
Arcata, CA and Bill L. Black and wife, Daisy of Amarillo, TX. Mr. Black
was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy R. Black; and his
grandson, Bradley W. Jackson. Mr. Black was a World War II veteran and
served with the US Army Air Corp. He worked 17 years with Standard Oil,
6 years with Galles Motors and 13 years with Don's Auto Parts and Equipment.
He was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church and St. Stephen's
United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 2:00
p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd.
NE.
Sherwin Ernest"Cris" Cristanelli. The Cristanelli family is sad to announce
the unexpected passing of their patriarch, Cris, on Wednesday, September
2, 1998, in Little Rock, Arkansas. A funeral service will be held at St.
Thomas More, 8035 W. Quebec, Englewood, Colorado at 3pm on Thursday, September
10. There will also be an informal gathering at the Rancho de Corrales
Restaurant (T-House) in Corrales, NM on Saturday September 12, at 3:00
p.m. Cris is survived by his wife, sister, five children and three grandchildren.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts that donations be made
to the American Heart Association in his name and direct that the gift
be used to support hypertension research.
L. Jean Daugherty, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1982, passed
away Saturday, September 5, 1998. Jean was born on July 11, 1919 to Morton
and Nellie Sanders in Superior, NE. She graduated from the University of
Nebraska in 1940, with a degree in Journalism. Her working career included
Newsletters for charitable organizations and her retirement was from the
Public Affairs office at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She is survived
by her husband of 54 years, William M. Daugherty and his dedicated guide
dog, Marty; daughter, Patricia Ann Marianetti and husband, Paul all of
Albuquerque; brother, Leon Sanders and wife, Elva of Norton, OH; sister,
Doris Sanders Moore of West Palm Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Jean's extended family includes her"Dutch" granddaughter, Bregtije Andela
of Groening, The Netherlands; her favorite"Girls", Sheba and Pookie' and
her many acquaintances and cohorts in the field of Journalism and with
her love of Western history. Her family and many friends will miss this
gracious lady, loving wife, and caring mother. The family would like to
thank the staff and 2nd floor nurses at Manzano del Sol for their care.
Services will be held Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial
Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Rev. Myron White officiating. Private
entombment will take place. Friends may visit Chester T. French Memorial
Mausoleum Chapel, Wednesday, one hour prior to service. J.W.T.L.B.H. French
Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Robert Clark Davidson, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away
on September 6, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Mary E."Betty" Davidson;
children, Robert C. Davidson, Mary Beth McGill, Patricia A. Hodges, Susan
A. Putland, Michael S. Davidson and Katy Mellor; 16 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 9, 1998 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated on Thursday, September 10, 1998, 10:30 a.m., at Our
Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to All Faiths Receiving Home, P.O. Box 6573, 87197 or to St.
Martin's Hospitality Center, 1201 3rd NW, 87102. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral
Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
Victor Dominguez, 73, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998. He was
preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Dominguez. He is survived by his
wife, Dolores Dominguez of the family home. Also survived by children,
Ella Martinez and husband, Manuel, David Dominguez and Vicki Garcia, Mario
Dominguez and wife, Debbie, Tommy Dominguez and wife, Emma, Pauline Gurule
and husband, Wally, Robert Dominguez, Carla Trujillo and husband Pat, Beatrice
Carmona and husband, Juan, Leonard Dominguez and wife, Louise, Paul Dominguez
and wife, Selene, Dina Tenorio and husband, Jimmy, Sammy Dominguez and
Julia Gutierrez, Camella Trujillo and husband, Joseph. He is also survived
by 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one
sister, Louisa Maestas; and one brother, Adelaido Dominguez Jr.; and numerous
other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this
morning, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo.
Interment to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers
will be his sons: David Dominguez, Mario Dominguez, Tom Dominguez, Robert
Dominguez, Leonard Dominguez, Paul Dominguez and Sammy Dominguez. Honorary
Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Carlos Dominguez, Diego Dominguez, Fabian
Martinez and Lawrence Gurule. Services entrusted to the Alameda Mortuary,
Gary F. Santillanes, CFSP.
Joseph Randy Duran of Alameda passed away Sunday, September 6, 1998.
He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Angie Duran of Alameda; ;his
brothers, Ronnie Duran, Jr., and his wife Melissa of Albuquerque and Carlos
Duran of Alameda; his two sons, Joseph Duran( Jr., and Tomas Duran of Alameda
and his girlfriend, Carmen Sanchez. Also surviving are his niece, Alexis
Duran; his grandparents, Tomas and Elisa Gonzales and Mary Duran; his aunts
and uncle, Tommy Gonzales, Jr., Ramona Cordova, Rita Cordova, Eileen Tafoya
and husband Ben P. Tafoya, Rachel Gutierrez and husband Steve; and cousins.
A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday
at 10:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joseph be sent to 9517 Edith
Blvd. NE, 87114. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, Nobert Baldonado
Jr. FSI.
Rubye C. Fryer, 69, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Sunday,
September 6, 1998 and has gone to be with the Lord. She is survived by
her daughters, Sharron J. Szpunar and husband, Frank of Albuquerque and
Gena S. Sampson and husband, Chris of Clarksville, TN; step-daughters,
Carolyn Sperry and husband, Kirk of California, and Linda Burham and husband
Bill of Arizona; grandchildren, Justinn, Todd, Chad and Rachel Szpunar
of Albuquerque and Sean Sampson and wife, Melissa of Tennessee; step-grandchildren,
Johnny Williams of California, Bubba Sperry of Kentucky, Melinda Dubuis
of Arizona, Kevin Williams of Texas, Flavia Castleman of Arizona and Tom
Castleman of Arizona; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger Jones of
Arkansas, Bud Jones of Edgewood, Beacham Jones of Albuquerque and Leonard
Jones of Lafayette, LA; and sisters, Lucille DiGiunta of Albuquerque, Lois
Cole of Bowling Green, KY and Edna Flora of Bowling Green, KY. Rubye was
preceded in death by her husband M. Fike Fryer; step-grandson, Bud Castleman;
brothers, Roy and Raleigh Jones; and sister, Orene Leist. She was a member
of the Montgomery Church of Christ, and when she was able, Rubye was an
active Lioness in the Lions Club. She was a loving mother and grandmother
and will de deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held Thursday,
1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary-Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE,
with Pastor Bruce Thweatt officiating. Pallbearers will be Sean Sampson,
Justinn Szpunar, Chad Szpunar, Todd Szpunar, Chris Jones, Wayne Jones and
Sal DiGiunta. Friends may visit Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Entombment will follow at Chester
T. French Memorial Mausoleum, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Alex Gonzales, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1908, died Saturday,
September 5, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Pauline of the family home;
daughter, Jeanne Breck and husband, Bert of Belen; granddaughter, Stephanie
McCorkle and husband, Wayne of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson, Stewart
Breck of Belen; brothers, Rudy Gonzales of Albuquerque, Henry Gonzales
and wife, Anne of Redlands, CA; sisters, Ella Silva or Bernalillo, Esther
Martinez of Albuquerque, and Cecilia Lloyd and husband, Richard of Reserve,
NM; and many other nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Tuesday,
7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with
Sophie Gurule, reciting. Mass will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at Church
of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming NE, Father Paul Baca, Celebrant. Burial
will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Art Hurley,
Jerald Wolf, Edwin Reyes, Donald T. Robertson, David N. Hernandez, and
Daniel J. Hernandez. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Robert James Hall, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 1998 in Albuquerque,
NM. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Laurel Hope Hall; son, James
D. Hall and wife, Dorothy; daughter, Genevive Fisher and husband, Bill,
all of Albuquerque; sister-in-law Edna Jane Grimm Harmon and husband, Jon
of Manbaton Beach, CA; grandchildren Julia Harmon and husband, Jon, Deborah
Hall, Glenn B. Smith and wife, Lorraine, Rebecca Sue Hall, Dirk N. Smith,
Wendy A. Fickers and husband, David, Genia L. Muniz, Kathy Bisson and husband,
Jim, all of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.
Robert graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1925 and then attended
UNM. He worked for Albuquerque National Bank as a file clerk and retired
as vice-president and manager. His community activities included treasurer
of the March of Dimes, an Albuquerque Community Chest Trustee of both 1st
Presbyterian and North Minster Presbyterian Churches, he played the violin
and viola in the first Albuquerque Civic Symphony and was active in many
other civic organizations. A memorial service will be held at Shepherd
of the Valley Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 9, 1998 at 11
a.m. (1801 Montano Rd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87107). In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to the building fund of either Jemez
Springs Community Presbyterian Church, PO Box 97, Jemez Springs, NM 87025
or to the Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church. Cremation Arrangements
are in the care of Sunrise Society. 891-8200
Ronald Hodges, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, died
on September 6, 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Ryan Janelle Hodges
of Albuquerque; one son, Brian Lee Hodges of Albuquerque; one sister, Carol
Jean Spears of Oklahoma; two brothers, Dave Hodges of Albuquerque and Bill
Hodges of Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will
be held Friday, September 11, 1998, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fern Chapel of
Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, with Pastor Don Ciesielski officiating.
Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave, SE, in charge of arrangements.
Marion Elise Gillette King, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1979,
passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 1998. Marion was born December 24, 1924,
the daughter of Raymond Henry and Elise Gibson Gillette in Watertown, Connecticut.
She was married to Willard J. King on February 8, 1947. Marion and Willard
moved to Woodbury, Connecticut and raised three daughters, Judith A.K.
Chapman, Joann K. Moore, Joyce A. King; and two grandchildren, Raymond
Eugene King and Pauline Marie McClain. While living in Woodbury, Marion
was involved with the Girl Scouts for 18 years, the Woodbury Fire Department
Auxiliary for 30 years, and was retired from the Finest Food store in Watertown
before moving to Rio Rancho in 1979. In Rio Rancho, Marion became involved
with Willard's Lawn Care Service, the Lion's Club, the Elk Lodge #2500,
Charter member of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of the Does, a member
of the Lady Elks, a member of the Moose Lodge #1266 since 1992, and a sponsor
of the local 4-H Club for the past 18 years. She was preceded in death
by her brother, Arthur Gillette of Watertown, CT. Marion is survived by
her husband of 51 years, Willard J. King; her three daughters; and two
grandchildren; brother, Sherwin Gillette of Naugatuck, CT; along with many
nieces and nephews around the country. Memorial services will be held at
2:00 p.m. on September 12, 1998 at the Elk's Lodge, Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho,
NM. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Elk National Foundation,
c/o Elk Lodge #2500, 1530 Barbara Loop, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Arrangements
through Rio Rancho Funeral Home.
Margaret Lujan, 81, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother was called
home to be with the Lord Monday, September 7, 1998. She was a resident
of Albuquerque; born on April 8, 1917 in Socorro, NM to Ignacio and Andreaita
Torres; a parishioner of San Jose Mission in Los Duranes. She is survived
by five sons, Tony and wife, Mary Ann of San Francisco, CA, Pablo and wife,
Theresa of San Antonio, TX, James of Albuquerque, Edward and wife, Linda
of Los Angeles, CA, Ralph and wife, Rose of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and all
those whom knew and loved her. Visitations will be held today from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary
on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at San
Jose Mission in Los Duranes. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be her sons, Tony, Pablo, James, Edward and Ralph;
her nephew Valentino Torres. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222.
Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW
Esther"Birdie" A. Marble, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962,
died Thursday, September 3, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley
A. Grant of Albuquerque; one grandson, Michael Wallace and wife, Brenda
of Farmington; two granddaughters, Leanne Miller and husband, James and
Karen D. Grant of Albuquerque; sister, Helen Robinson of Roswell, NM; niece,
Louise Duyfhuizen and husband, Aerie Dirk of Roswell; nephew, LeRoy Petersen
and wife, Helen of Albuquerque; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Central United Methodist. Mrs. Marble was an avid knitter
and crocheter and came to Albuquerque from Saginaw, MI in 1962 to be near
her daughter and grandchildren. She worked for many years in the Drapery
and Bedding Department of Kistler Collister where she retired. Esther belonged
to Knitting Clubs and Martha Group in Church. Graveside services will be
held, Saturday 9:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE with Dr.
Charles Crutchfiled officiating. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE
Mr. Raymond Martinez Jr. died Monday, September 7, 1998 in Albuquerque
at the age of 64. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Della Martinez;
sons, Raymond Martinez III and wife, Yolanda, and Christopher Martinez
and friend, Jerome Chavez; daughters, Debi Martinez, Gloria Louise Martinez,
Cynthia Gurule and husband, Mike, and Connie Guerin and husband, Zachary;
brothers Onofre Martinez of Texas, Ascencion Martinez and wife, Viola of
Boise, Idaho, and Ted Martinez of Tucson, Arizona; sisters, Mary Gonzalez
and husband, Adolfo of El Paso, Texas, Priscilla McBroom and husband, Jim,
Virginia Tomaszewski and husband, Raymond of Las Vegas, NV, and Theresa
Chavez and husband, Robert of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Crystal Romero,
Tiffany Gallegos, and Raymond Martinez IV; mother-in-law, Mela Ramirez-Beserra;
and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Funeral
Services for Mr. Martinez will be held on Friday at the St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial
will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adolfo Gonzalez,
Jim McBroom, Jerome Chavez, Billy Hanna, Conrad Romero and Rudy Ramirez.
Visitation for Mr. Martinez will be held in the Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday
from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00
p.m. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00
p.m. at the St. Francis Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons
Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
Chester Leroy May, born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 10, 1924,
died on August 27, 1998 after a long battle with leukemia. He is survived
by three daughters, Leslie Metzen and Nancy Wilson of Saint Paul, MN, Connie
Fleischer of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and longtime companion,
Sylvia Goulka. Chet was a retired Air Traffic Controller and a WWII veteran.
He was an avid golfer and a member of the Shrine Temple. Burial was performed
at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Violet May Smith McClure, 93, passed away on September 7, 1998 at her
granddaughter's residence in Anderson, Indiana. She is survived by two
sons, Donald Lee Smith; daughter, Shirlee Ann Lutz of Albuquerque; 3 granddaughters,
three grandsons including Scott Smith and Kevin Lutz of Albuquerque; six
great-grandchildren; one sister, June Rose Haggard; two nephews and four
great nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 1998
at 1:00 p.m. at the Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home in Anderson, IN. Burial
will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, IN. Brown-Butz-Diedring
Funeral Home, 515 E. 53rd St, Anderson, IN, 765-644-6658, in charge of
arrangements
David Andrew"Andy" McMillin, 79, a resident of Peralta for the past
15 years and formerly of Albuquerque, died Saturday, September 5, 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Opal, of the family home: daughter, Marian
Martinelli and husband, Joe of Albuquerque; sons, Robert McMillin and wife,
Norma of Napoleon, MO, David McMillin and wife, Velma of Otterville, MO,
Walter McMillin and Lynn of Casper, WY and Harold McMillin and Chrys of
Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren, Scott, Robin, Belinda, David Jr., Amy, Cher,
Stephanie, Michelle, Nicole, Jamie, Corrin, Sarah, Jessica and Dana; and
8 great-grandchildren. Mr. McMillin retired from Southeastern Public Service
in 1983. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, bowler and gardener. He was
a member of the American Bowling Congress (ABC) and a Navy Veteran of WWII.
He was Past Commander of the VFW in Kansas City and a member of the NRA.
Andy ran a small bait and tackle supply company, OMAC, from his home for
the last 15 years. Services will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd.
Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Chaplin Col.
Lemuel Boyles, USAF, Ret., officiating. Interment will follow at Santa
Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers will be Wade Kendall, Lowell
Christenson, Bill Merrick, Ron Smith, Al Seery and Max Lucero. Friends
may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday from 4:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Josephine P."Pepita" Sainz went to be with the Lord on Monday,
September 7, 1998. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Antonio and
Juan Perez. She was a member of the Alter and Rosary Societies at the St.
Anne Church. She is survived by her husband, Louie Sainz; four sons, Louie
Sainz Jr, Edward Sainz and wife, Kathy, Antonio Sainz and wife, Mary Helen
and Robert Sainz and fiancee, Claudia; seven daughters, Lita Cortez and
husband, Richard, Simona Cordova, Lupe Garcia and husband, Jose, Mary Lou
Sainz, Rosalina Lucero and companion, Art, Linda Ramirez and Mary Esther
Candelaria; one sister, Elvira Perez of Sacramento, CA; 31 grandchildren;
48 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sainz will be held on Thursday
at the St. Anne Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00
a.m. Burial will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Louie Sainz Jr., Bobbie Sainz, Jesus Perez, Edward Sainz, Tony
Sainz Jr. and Steve Perez. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Cortez,
Jose Garcia, Art Sanchez and all her grandchildren. Visitations will be
held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel.
A Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anne Church. Arrangements
by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
Mr. Jesus (Shu Shu) Sandoval died Tuesday in Albuquerque at the age
of 99. Mr. Sandoval is preceded in death by his wife, Martina Sandoval,
son, Nazario Gonzales; and daughter-in-law, Eloisa Gonzales. He is survived
by his son, Philmon Gonzales, of Utah; grandchildren, Andy and Martin Tafoya,
Susie and Joe Trujillo, Shirley and Cisto Abeyta, Carmen Gonzales and Dean
Iliff, Mercy Gonzales and Horace Gonzales; eight great-grandchildren; and
13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Sandoval will be
held on Thursday at the St. Therese Catholic Church where the Mass will
be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Andy Tafoya Jr., Joe Trujillo Jr., Tony Trujillo, Horace
Gonzales, Bobby Lucero, Frank Lucero, and Jerome Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers
will be Andrew Lucero and Damien Lucero. A Rosary for Mr. Sandoval will
be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Therese Church.
Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St SW.
Anna Lee Shores passed away on September 5, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Sunrise Society. 891-8200.
Candace Carstens Smith, 100, an Albuquerque resident for 60 years, died
Sunday, September 6, 1998, at the Montebello Retirement Community. Wife
of the late Dane F. Smith, Professor of English, for whom the new classroom
building at the University of New Mexico is named, she was the daughter
of the founder of the Child Welfare League of America and the mother of
both the current United States Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and
a teacher in APS. Born in Marshalltown, IA, during the year of the Spanish
American War, Mrs. Smith attended Grinell College, graduated from Smith
College in 1921, and , after working as a secretary and teacher, earned
a Ph.D., in history in 1937 from Radcliffe College, now part of Harvard
University. That year she married Professor Dane Smith and moved into the
home they had built in"faculty row" on Roma Avenue, where she remained
after her husband's death in 1968 until the residence was torn down in
1996 to make way for the new classroom building. She assisted Professor
Smith in his research and writing and was largely responsible for the posthumous
publication of his last book, Plays about the Theaters, Volume II. Mrs.
Smith was a longtime member of the Tuesday Literary Club. She is survived
by a daughter, Mary Candace Mize of Albuquerque; a son, Ambassador Dane
F. Smith, Jr.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on
Sunday, September 27, 1998, details to follow. French Mortuary, 1111 University
Blvd. NE
Jeffery Jerome and Carlo Jo Johnson-Spragg, died Saturday, September
5, 1998. They are survived by their child, Michelle Marie Spragg. Jeffrey
was the son of Bonnie Stanley of Albuquerque and Darrell Spragg of Lachine,
MI; step-son of Linda Seiss of Alpena, MI and Norman Stanley of Albuquerque.
He is also survived by his brother, Gregory Ardine Spragg of Alpena, MI;
sister, Annette Averil Benavidez of Roy, UT; half-brother, Joshua Spragg
of Lachine, MI; step-brother, Bobby Spragg of Alpena, MI; and step-sisters,
Carrie Forest and Debbie Samp, both of Alpena, MI. Carla Jo was the daughter
of Josephine Wallace of Albuquerque and Carl Johnson of Gallup, NM. She
is also survived by her sisters, Cindi Andersen and husband, Kurt of Ramah,
NM and Elena Gorman and husband, Patrick of Denver, CO; nephew, Ian Andersen
of Ramah, NM; and paternal grandmother, Margaret Adamac of Poynette, WI.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, two brothers, and
sister. Cremation has taken place and a memorial rosary will be recited
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111
University Blvd NE, with Eloisa Michel reciting. Memorial services will
follow the rosary and will be conducted by the Rev. Tim Thies. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Mothers Against Drug Driving, 8200 Mountain
Rd. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Opal L. Stockdale, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, died Thursday,
September 3, 1998. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Morgan and husband,
Michael of Albuquerque; grandson Kyle Morgan and wife, Kelly of Huntsville,
TX; niece, Ruth Mitchem and husband, Carl of Independence, KS; and grandnieces,
Marla Sanders of Topeka, KS and Allida Branton and husband, Richard of
Columbia, MO. Mrs. Stockdale had a great love of music. Memorial Services
will be held Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 1615
Copper Ave. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. Should friends
desire, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist
Church Music Fund, 1615 Copper NE, 87102 or Alzheimers Association, 1330
San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Joanne Westcott, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1975, passed away
on Wednesday, September 2, 1998. She is survived by her sister, Ann Fitzwater
of Albuquerque; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was born June 22, 1910 in the Ukraine but spent most of her life in
western New York where she worked as a licensed practical nurse. She was
a former member of the UNM Hospital Auxillary, Women's Auxillary of St.
Charles and Duke City Bridge Club. There will be a memorial mass for Joanne
by Fr. Roger Bourgeois at St. Charles Borromeo Church, University and Coal
SE at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1998. Cremation by Sunrise
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