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MARTINEZ, AMBROSIO age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Martinez Town, NM, passed away on March 1, 2013 at home with his family at his side. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Margie; children, Dorothy Marrujo and husband, Phil, Alex Lovato and wife, Nanette, Lorrie Lujan and husband, Wayne, Melinda Garcia and husband, Art; his mother, May Martinez; brother, James Martinez and wife, Dorothy; Goddaughter, Ashley Lujan; grandchildren, Vanessa, Rochelle, Anthony, Adam, Dominic, Mercy, and Gabriel; great-grandchildren, Roman III, Feliz, Zack, and Ashley; nephews and nieces, James, Adrienne, Denise, Dolores, Diana, and Rick; and many extended family members. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his father, Candido Martinez; and brother, Richard Martinez. Ambrosio was a member of the Catholic Church; Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era; was retired from A.P.S. after forty-one years of service as a Locksmith. Ambrosio was a BIG time supporter of the Albuquerque High Bulldog, and loved spending time at his ranch in Martinez Town, NM. He was a very giving person, always willing to help others. Visitation will be Monday, March 4, 2013 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. by Mary Alice Martinez. Final visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Martinez Cemetery, Martinez Town, NM. Pallbearers will be Alex Lovato, Wayne Lujan, Adam Lujan, Anthony Lujan, James Martinez, and Rick Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Hernandez, Nino Griego, Bernie Chavez, Art Garcia and Phil Marrujo. Please visit
www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
BURNAM, EDWARD &Quot;BUZZ&Quot; Age 98, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; and two wives. He is survived by his daughter, Kay (Ray) Myer; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Born in Elk City, OK into a musical family, he grew up singing and playing bass and guitar. He moved to Albuquerque in 1950 to work with Dick Bills western band. He later formed his own band and worked in local night clubs, the Chesterfield Club and the Hitching Post. He also managed the Paradise Club in Tijeras Canyon in mid 60's. He had a magnetic personality and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He enjoyed cookies and candy and playing dominos. A celebration of Buzz's life will be held March 23, 2013, 1:00pm at the home of his daughter. Call 323-2965 for further details.
BRAYTON, PETER RUSSELL, PH. D Age 62, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away February 27, 2013. He was born in Glen Falls, NY to Beverly Gilman Brayton and Russell Brayton who precede him in death. He is survived by his cousins: John F. Kelliher, Cathy Brayton Stone, Christina Gilman Litwa and Jack W. Brayton. Peter was president of Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC in 1988-89. He received a B.S. from Union College in Schenectady, New York in 1972, and he received a Ph.D in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He was the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service of US Department of Agriculture from 1984-2008. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
BENAVIDEZ, RONDA RAE passed away on February 25, 2013. She is survived by her husband, David Benavidez; two children Anthony Benavidez and Danielle Benavidez as well as one step-son, Dave Benavidez Jr; 3 grandchildren, Denae, Izak, and Nikko Benavidez; her mother, Donna Smith of Las Vegas, NV; brother Edward Richards from Las Vegas, NV; three nephews Ed, Kelly, and Brian. Viewing will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Church on Osuna NE. Reception following services at the church. Burial will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. May God bless her and her family.
BARTHOLDI, JOHN H. &Quot;JACK&Quot; Age 91, was born in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away on February 22, 2013 after a valiant struggle with a long illness. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved son, Lane Bartholdi. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Norma. Jack served proudly with the US Army Airborne, in the European Theater from 1942-1945, and was awarded the Bronze Star. Following the War and his university graduation, Jack and Norma moved to Albuquerque in 1950. He was a teacher at MacArthur Elementary, and Albuquerque High School for many years, before he went on to become one of the first computer technology instructors at TVI (now CNM). Jack had an encyclopedic knowledge of main frame systems, wrote, and provided instruction for generations of students beginning in the 1970's and moving into the digital age. During his hiatuses, Jack served as a consultant to the "labs" as well as to many community organizations. Jack served in every leadership position within the Albuquerque Area of Educational Retirees group, and enjoyed his time with the Albuquerque Moon Watch Team. Jack was an Elder and a Deacon at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Jack and Norma loved to travel, and were able to visit nearly all of Western Europe, with a foray into Russia, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Jack was universally acknowledged to be a kind and gentle man, who cherished his wife. He had a wry sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 3:00pm at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 5301 Ponderosa NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name maybe made to St. Andrew Building Fund.
BACA, ALBERT G. Age 64, passed away on February 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents: Albert & Tillie Baca; and brothers: David and Tommy Baca. He is survived by brothers: Orlando Baca, Ray and Sally Baca, Mario Baca, and John Baca. Cremation has taken place and no services have been scheduled. Please visit Albert's online guestbook at 
ARNOT, MARY LOU BEST passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 after suffering from Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Andrew Best; mother, Hester May Goodwin; sister, Lucille Langan Pollitz; brother, Lawrance Best; son, Mark Arnot. Mary Lou is survived by husband of 59 years, George A. Arnot Jr.; son, Michael and Denise Arnot; son, Martin and Susan Arnot; daughter, Gail and Martin Estrada; son, Matthew and Deena Arnot; son, Marvin Arnot; son Morgan Arnot; grandsons, Mark, Ty, Christopher, Steven, David and Hunter; sister-in-law, Thelma Lee Best. Her Family and all her many bridge and tennis friends will miss her greatly. Mary Lou was a lovely lady, a loyal and cherished friend. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Mary Lou 's honor to Alzheimer's Disease Research P.O. Box 1950 Clarksburg, MD, 20871. Mary Lou's large extended family will miss her greatly. May she rest in peace until we all meet again. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
WHITENER, RUSSELL KIRK age 64 passed away at his residence in Albuquerque, NM on 02/25/2013. He was born 08/28/1948 in Cortez CO., to Freida Kuenzler Whitener and Waldo Emerson Whitener. He is survived by his son Dillon, grandson Cash, Cash's mother, Kate Roybal, as well as his mother Freida, sister Linda Winn, (daughter Sabrina Winn), brothers, Robert (sons Robert Slocum, Shane Whitener), Greg and wife Julie (children Desirae and Taylor). A Memorial Service and reception will be held Thursday 03/07/2013 at 1:30 in the Hispanic Cultural Center at 1701 4th St, Albuquerque, NM 87102. In Lieu of flowers please donate to the NM VA Healthcare Homeless and Disabled Veterans in his memory.
PARRAZ, JOE V. Age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 28, 2013. He is survived by wife, Estella Q. Parraz of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Paula A. Trujillo and husband, Richard; one son, Joseph Parraz; four grandchildren, Derrick, Mariza, Dominik and Alex Trujillo; one great-grandchild, London June Trujillo; two sisters, Emilia Gutierrez and husband, Polo of Vaughn, NM, and Nancy Apodaca of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Robert and Gilbert Parraz of Moriarty, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Parraz was preceded in death by his parents, Rumaldo and Carmelita Parraz; including four brothers, Vicente, Bacilio, Leonades and Andres; and three sisters, Domitilia, Maria and Erlinda. Rosary will be recited Monday, March 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father John as the Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit on Monday, March 4, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the Rosary. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, 2896 Pinewood SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Please visit our online guest book for Joe at 
MONTOYA, JOSHUA A. age 26, born January 4, 1987. Joshua was raised in Albuquerque and was residing in Okatie, SC, passed on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Frank and Bernadette Montoya; brother, Adrian Montoya and wife, Stephanie; and their daughter, Kailyn Montoya; his partner in crime, Diesel Montoya; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cornelio and Rose Montoya, and Angie Valdez; and sister, Jacqueline Montoya. Joshua was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, Class of 2005; he loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Joshua was a successful manufacturing engineer in the aviation industry. Visitation will be Sunday, March 3, 2013 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Pat Muniz-Roberts. Final visitation will be Monday, March 4, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church 562 Atrisco Dr SW., a Franciscan Friar, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit 
MARTINEZ, AMBROSIO age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Martinez Town, NM, passed away on March 1, 2013 at home with his family at his side. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Margie; children, Dorothy Marrujo and husband, Phil, Alex Lovato and wife, Nanette, Lorrie Lujan and husband, Wayne, Melinda Garcia and husband, Art; his mother, May Martinez; brother, James Martinez and wife, Dorothy; Goddaughter, Ashley Lujan; grandchildren, Vanessa, Rochelle, Anthony, Adam, Dominic, Mercy, and Gabriel; great-grandchildren, Roman III, Feliz, Zack, and Ashley; nephews and nieces, James, Adrienne, Denise, Dolores, Diana, and Rick; and many extended family members. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his father, Candido Martinez; and brother, Richard Martinez. Ambrosio was a member of the Catholic Church; Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era; was retired from A.P.S. after forty-one years of service as a Locksmith. Ambrosio was a BIG time supporter of the Albuquerque High Bulldog, and loved spending time at his ranch in Martinez Town, NM. He was a very giving person, always willing to help others. Visitation will be Monday, March 4, 2013 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. by Mary Alice Martinez. Final visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac Rd. SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Martinez Cemetery, Martinez Town, NM. Pallbearers will be Alex Lovato, Wayne Lujan, Adam Lujan, Anthony Lujan, James Martinez, and Rick Martinez. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Hernandez, Nino Griego, Bernie Chavez, Art Garcia and Phil Marrujo. Please visit 
KLAUSEN, JANE BROGDON Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She is survived by her son, David Brogdon and his wife, Stephanie of Albuquerque; daughter, Diane Lombardo of Plainville, CT; and grandchildren, Zachary and Sarah Brogdon of Albuquerque and Alex Headrick of Brooklyn, NY. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Klausen. Jane was a past president of Assistance League of Albuquerque and a member of PEO, Chapter AW. Jane studied classical piano for 12 years and won many musical awards. She was known for her marvelous sense of humor and love of animals. Services will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Animal Humane Society or another local animal rescue group. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Klausen at 
