GULLICK, CHERELAINE ANN Loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, Chere passed away on January 20, 2014 after several years of declining health. Born October 1, 1944 in Ft. Collins, CO, she is preceded in death by her mother and father, Frank and Elaine Coons, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Martha and Cleo Gullick. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ed; their son, Christopher and his partner Todd Kraus; her sister, Cecilia Boyles and husband John; her brothers, Frank Coons and wife Teresa, and Larry Coons and wife Deborah; brothers-in-law, Joe Gullick and wife Colwyn, and Frank Gullick and wife Cheri; and many nieces and nephews. Chere loved family gatherings, and cooking for family and friends. She was a longtime member of Risen Savior Catholic Community, and a member of the Women's Guild. Most of her life was lived in Albuquerque. She graduated from St. Pius High School, attended UNM, and worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for 30 years. Chere was also an enthusiastic traveler; she and Ed crossed the Atlantic and Pacific oceans together multiple times and visited over 70 countries around the globe. She made 14 separate trips to Europe and particularly enjoyed Switzerland in the winter. She traveled from the Arctic to the Chilean Andes, the East Cape of South Africa, Australia, Scandinavia, the Great Wall of China, the Egyptian Pyramids, Jerusalem, Zimbabwe, Russia, India and many, many more faraway lands. On one trip to Rome, she attended a Papal audience with Pope John Paul and received his blessing which was the highlight of her travels. When her health declined, she and Ed went on cruises for 180 days through North and Central America including Panama and the Caribbean Islands. Chere will be remembered by her loved ones for her kindness, friendliness, beauty and courage throughout her life, and especially for her bravery in poor health. Her husband describes her as a beautiful person. She will be missed, loved and remembered forever. Rosary will be recited Saturday, January 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
TRUJILLO, ANDREW O. (ANDY) Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend has begun his journey home. Andy passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2014, after a very short illness, surrounded by his loving family. A longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, Andy was born on June 15, 1969, and raised as a proud member of Cochiti Pueblo, with close family ties to Jemez Pueblo. Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Onofre and Dorothy (Loretto) Trujillo, his brother David Trujillo, and two nieces Justina Valencia and Andrea Armijo. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Roberta Trujillo, his children Andrew Trujillo, Danielle Trujillo, Erika Trujillo, Jenna Trujillo, Matthais Trujillo, and one grandchild, Gabriel Trujillo. Andy is also survived by his siblings, Frances Pino (Paul), Cecilia Trujillo (A.J.), Anthony Trujillo (Edna), and Judy Suina. He is also survived by his in-laws, JP and Liz Martinez and brother-in-law Troy Martinez (Krishna), as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and close friends. Andy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Andy always enjoyed his time with friends and family, whether at family functions, joking around with friends, or sharing with pride his Pueblo culture and traditions. A rosary will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11:00 a.m. Internment will follow at the Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Pino, Thomas Suina, Josh Trujillo, Del Francis, Dave Romero, and Stan Zamora. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Suina, Phillip Trujillo, and TJ Martinez. Please visit Andrew's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
SMITH, LAVERNE E. Age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Sunday, January 19, 2014. She is survived by her spouse Claire; and her children Gary Smith of Albuquerque, NM, Alan Smith and wife Carolyn of Albuquerque, NM; Rebecca Peterson and husband Stephan of Albuquerque, NM, Rodney Smith and wife Bonnie of Portales, NM; seven grandchildren Arnold Smith, Danise Ahlen and husband Marc, Julie Kachelmeier and husband Alan, Robert Peterson, Jessica Peterson, Nicole Sanchez and Chris Funk Smith; ten great-grandchildren; and sister Audrey Sinkey and husband Ross; and brother John Grapp and wife Eleanor. She was preceded in death by sisters Darlys, Carolyn, Donna and brother William. LaVerne was born on June 6, 1926 in Plainfield, IA, where she met Claire. They were married on September 14, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA. They moved back to Iowa in 1943. She pursued an education in cosmetology. She became a housewife and mother and later the family moved to Albuquerque in 1956. Her life was devoted to her husband and family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Manzano del Sol Heath Care Center and Ambercare for the wonderful support and care of our wife and mother. A memorial service and reception will take place at the Good Samaritan Village at Manzano del Sol Chapel, 5201 Roma NE on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ambercare at 
SKASIK, FRED T. Age 70, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died unexpectedly Monday, January 20, 2014. A resident of Albuquerque since 1955, he is survived by his former wife of 36 years, Joyce Knipfing; daughters, Bridget M. Goldfarb and husband, John, Suzanne M. Skasik and fiance, Dave Rochau; grandchildren, Lauren K. and Kyle J. Goldfarb, and Jacob T. Todd; brothers, David Skasik and wife, Melissa of New Braunfels, TX and Greg Skasik and wife, Ann of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Frederick A. and Mildred M. Skasik. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1943 and graduated from Sandia High School, Class of 1961. Fred attended UNM and proudly served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he worked for TWA, managed Shakey's Pizza and was a Store Director for Smith's Grocery. He later went into the insurance business in order to spend more time with his daughters. He was a major influence in the fastpitch softball community. Each of us has a special place in our heart for him (even umpires). He will be deeply missed and we will cherish our memories. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life for Fred will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH Wyoming. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Honorary pallbearers are John Goldfarb, Kyle Goldfarb, Jake Todd, and Dave Rochau. Please visit our online guestbook for Fred at 
RUSSO, MARIO "Papa" Mario Russo, age 87, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014. A Rosary and Memorial Service with Military Honors will be recited at noon on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. The Russo family would like to send their heartfelt appreciation to the staffs of Hospice of New Mexico and the BeeHive Homes of Rio Rancho for their excellent care and compassion given to Mr. Russo. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
ORGAN, JAMES WILLIAM age 73, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. James was a member of the VFW and was a USAF Retired Vietnam Veteran. He loved to read, had a garden every year, loved to travel, enjoyed fishing, and walking his dog every day. He was an Ombudsman for 8 years and Valencia AARP treasurer for 10 yrs. James was preceded in death by his father, Carl Emmitt Organ; mother, Mary Adeline Kirkwood; brothers, Robert Organ and Jerry Organ; sisters, Kathren Hanneman and Patricia Crega. He is survived by his wife, Ophelia (Phyllis) Organ; children, Neda Riddle, Phyllis Riddle, Jessica Riddle, Debra Phillips, Richard Organ, Jim Organ, and Carl Organ; sisters-in-law, Shirley Organ and Barbara Organ; 14 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; brothers-in-law, Ruben and (Susan) Sisneros, Leroy Sisneros; sisters-in-law, Emma Jiron, Angela and (James) Sparrow, Virginia and (Steven) Osterlund, Adella and ( Domanic) Gatti and Darlene Mora; numerous nieces and nephew; a best of friends and loved ones. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505) 864-4448, where an online guest register is available at 
LOZOYA, ARTURO A. JR. Age 67, of Albuquerque, was born to Arturo and Genoveva Lozoya in Chihuahua, Mexico on September 17, 1946. He was an exceptional man, who was extremely loving, selfless, humble and above all devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Lucy (Maria) Lozoya; children Phillip Saavedra, Valerie Cotton and husband, Terry, Stephanie Lozoya, LaToya Lozoya, and Arturo Lozoya III; mother, Genoveva Lozoya; five sisters, Yolanda Parga, Silvia Nava, Luz Esther Galindo, Bertha Lozoya-Archibeque, and Vicky Lozoya- Dow; brother, Oscar Lozoya; six grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and loving friends. Serving as pall bearers will be Steven Valencia, Oscar Lozoya, Terry Cotton, Frank Archibeque, Mark Chavez, Alfred Dow, Oscar Lozoya II and Brian Hrabina. Rosary will be recited Thursday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 24, 2014, 10:00 a.m. with final viewing at 9:00 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 820 Broadway Blvd SE with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
LOUGHRIDGE, DAVID NASH Age 33, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 19, 2014. David is survived by his father, Bruce; mother, Lesle; brother, Brian and wife, Cherokee; niece, Makayla; and nephews, Aiden and Tanner. David was born in Albuquerque, NM. He attended Eisenhower middle school. La Cueva high school and Hope Connection School in Albuquerque, and Kents Hill school in Kents Hill, ME. David was currently attending Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM. While in middle school, David was an accomplished gymnast, achieving both the New Mexico State and Region Nine First Place Championships. After attending the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, he went on to the 1994 Men's Junior Olympic National Championship, winning 5th place. During his college years, he was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved "carving canyons", sometimes at the expense of attending an algebra class. One summer while working construction, he decided he would like to learn and operate large tractor-trailer vehicles. He took and passed his CDL license of which he was very proud. David's passion was in photography and was a self-taught professional. He captures the most beautiful, abstract and heartwarming moments from his life. In 2009 he produced his own photography show, "Hall of Fools". David spent the past several years in Santa Fe working with Meow Wolf, a talented group of men and women who bring together a collaborative arts culture to the city. David helped to produce and starred in Meow Wolf's "The Moon Is To Live On" and in 2011 David was a key producer of the company's spectacular "The Due Return". This wonderful group became his family and together they lived and spent many long, hard working hours devoted to their projects. David leaves behind a legacy of selfless kindness, always putting others before himself. His passion, drive and love for others can be found in every project David was involved in and with each individual he encountered. Our hearts are heavy with his loss, but our spirits are lifted high with the loving memories and impact David made in all of our lives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 12:00 p.m., at FRENCH Lomas. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Family and friends may visit FRENCH Lomas on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Brian Loughridge, Loren Dent, Eric Hoffpauir, Vince Kadlubek, Jett Boynton and Sean Di Ianni. In lieu of flowers, David would have loved that donations be sent to his beloved Meow Wolf, C/O Vince Kadlubek, 2451 Vereda Ebcanto, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Please visit our online guest book for David at 
KRIZMAN, NANCY KARON Sept. 28, 1943 Jan. 10, 2014 Was born in Denver, Colorado, on Sept. 28, 1943, to Loren and June Long. She and her brother, Dean, lived in several communities in Colorado while they were growing up, including Kremmling, one of Nancy's favorite places. Nancy graduated from Silverton High School in 1962, and shortly thereafter she moved to Gunnison, Colorado, where she met and married Kaarlo Jokela. Together, Nancy and Kaarlo opened the Thunderbird Ski Lodge in Taos Ski Valley when the ski area was in its infancy. The two ski pioneers moved to Albuquerque in 1968, where Nancy attended the University of New Mexico (UNM) and eventually earned her master's degree in Arts and Recreation. A lifelong artist, Nancy taught drawing and painting classes for many years. She returned to Colorado in 1991 and married Robert W. Krizman. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Aili Jokela, and the Krizman clan including Steve and Karen, Teresa, Ken, Deb, Mark and Stacy, Andy and Chris and eight Krizman grandchildren. A service will be held for Nancy later this year in Grand Junction. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to the American Lung Association.
HOFSTADLER, STEVEN ANDREW Age 48, of Vista, CA passed on January 18, 2014 to be with the Lord after spending a perfect day with his family on Ocean Beach in San Diego. Cause of death was an aortic dissection. Born in Albuquerque, NM, Steven is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nina; and sons Justin, 17 and Shane, 14; parents Hugo and Gail Hofstadler; brother Paul, sister-in-law Joyce, nephews Tommy and James; father-in-law Richard Moots; brother-in-law Carey Moots; and sisters-in-law, Rita Skinner, Erin Moots; and many nieces and nephews. After graduating Del Norte High School and University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Steven received his PhD in Chemistry from University of Texas in Austin and became a research scientist. He spent his early career at Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratory in Richland, WA. He currently served as Divisional Vice President of Research & Development for Ibis Biosciences, Inc. a division of Abbott Molecular, Inc. Steven had a very successful career which included traveling all over the world to give talks and had hundreds of papers published. He had over 50 patents, and received several industry awards for his research including induction into the prestigious Volwiler Society at Abbott. He found his work in drug discovery and pathogen detection particularly rewarding but not as much fun as experimenting with explosives which was part of his government contract work. Steven was a genuinely good, kind, loving, generous, Christian person. He was an inspirational husband, father, brother, son and friend. He brought a smile to the face of everyone he knew. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor and positive attitude. He truly lived life to its fullest and was very much loved. He was active in youth baseball, community service, charitable giving, and chocolate consumption. Recently, he took an interest in collecting and repairing antique watches which still didn't help the family get to church on time. Steven's Celebration of Life (Memorial) Service will be Sunday, Jan 26th at 4:30 pm at North Coast Church, 2310 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, CA 92011. No need to send flowers. Steven would rather you support one of your favorite charities or one of his: Rady Children's Hospital, 3020 Children's Way, San Diego 92123, 858-576-1700; Miracle League of San Diego, 1343 Stratford Ct., Del Mar CA 92014, 858-964-2222; and Operation Hope, PO Box 3273, Vista CA 92084, 760-536-3880.
GONZALES, BENNIE age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 21, 2014. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his children, Bennie F. Gonzales and wife, Mary Susan, Randolph Gonzales, Christina F. Gonzales and Henry Munoz; brother, Manuel Gonzales and wife, Terry; grandchildren, Frances and fiance, Gary, Bennie Joseph, James, Melany, Nicole, Monica, Raquel, and Diego; great-grandchildren, Marisa, R.J. and Jaxon; sister in law, Sylvia; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gonzales was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; great-great-granddaughter, Nevaeh; and sister, Betty. Mr. Gonzales was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Bennie's life hobby was wood working. Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Henry Munoz, Arnold Romero, Vincent Romero, Bennie Joseph Gonzales, James Gonzales, and Diego Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Manuel Gonzales and Fred Montoya. Please visit 
