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APODACA, JOHNNY M. 1/1/53 - 3/8/03 "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 Say Hello to Mom, Dad and Connie. Just us, Marleen, Adeline, Anna Mae, Cael and the many, many others who love and miss you so much!

Obituary for WHITE

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WHITE, ROBERT H. PH.D (BOB) Born June 5, 1928, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by wife, Beverly C. White of 53 years; daughter, Rachel White Sternheim of Los Angeles, CA; son, Dr. Jonathan White of Dallas, TX; son-in-law, Harvey Sternheim; granddaughters, Jenny and Adina Sternheim; nieces, Talia and Ephrat Livni, Kibbutz Hatzor, Israel; nephew, Asaph Livni, New York City; brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Judy Podolsky; Roslyn and John Perez and Family, Matthew Podolsky; extended family and many friends in the Jewish, education and general communities. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE. Interment will take place at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, Solomon Schechter Day School, The Fellowship of the Desert, or Congregation Albert. He will be greatly missed. Please visit Bob's on line guestbook at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500

Obituary for STEVENS

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STEVENS, ALLEN LEE passed away in the early morning hours of March 5, 2013. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Lee Stevens of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind his children Anna Walker, Brian Stevens, Mark Stevens all of North Charleston, South Carolina, and Heather Greene of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren ranging in age from 26 years to 11 years. He also leaves behind two sisters Carol Reel of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Martha Lewis of Pace, Florida and a brother Robert Stevens of Albuquerque, New Mexico. As well as close family friends Zeke and Lisa Ybarra and Ron and Carol Peterson. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and his eldest brother George Stevens Jr. Lee Stevens was born on January 3, 1940 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In June 1957 after graduating from Albuquerque High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served until June 1964 when he was honorably discharged. In November 1964 he met Mary Lee Morris, the woman that would eventually become his wife. He and Mary were married until her death in August 2009. After retiring from a long career in heavy equipment repair, Lee served NAMI in several capacities and was honored for his work by Governor Susana Martinez on November 11, 2011 for this tireless work. During his time here he touched so many lives and his loss will be felt deeply by people too numerous to list. Though he is gone, he will never be forgotten. Services will be held March 9th at the LDS Chapel at 7100 Woodmount Avenue Albuquerque, NM 87114. Visitation begins at 11:00 am with funeral service to follow at 12:30pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to NAMI New Mexico in his name.

Obituary for STANSBERRY

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STANSBERRY, TOM A resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Tom is survived by his wife, Fawn Stansberry; and his daughter, Tonya Salazar; along with many wonderful friends. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, was a member of the American Legion and retired from Dictaphone. A Visitation will be held Monday, March 11, 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 pm in Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Obituary for SCHERER

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SCHERER, CHARLES L. Age 77, passed away on March 3, 2013. Born in Hammond, IN on November 7, 1935, he lived in Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Louisville, KY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL before moving to Albuquerque in May, 2009. A retired agent of the FBI, he is survived by his brother Edward Scherer and wife Marilyn; son Stuart Scherer and wife Eileen; daughter Stacey Scherer and husband Geary; and grandchildren Benjamin, Abraham, Scout and Sydney. A memorial service will be held in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Obituary for PERSCHBACHER

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PERSCHBACHER, GEORGE Passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Christian Church at 170 State Road 344, Edgewood, New Mexico. Please visit our online guestbook for George at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500

Obituary for MARTINEZ

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MARTINEZ, JOSE ORLANDO IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSE ORLANDO MARTINEZ MARCH 2, 1928 - MARCH 9, 1993 MY SHEPARD LORD, IN YOU I REST FOREVER BLEST PLEASE JOIN US IN REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED FATHER WHO PASSED FROM OUR LIVES BUT NOT OUR MEMORIES 20 YEARS AGO TODAY LUCILLE, MIKE, DOROTHY, APRIL AND ANDRES ORLANDO

Obituary for LEPPELMAN

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LEPPELMAN, DONA Was a life time residence of Albuquerque, NM. She was born Feb. 13, 1929. Our precious sister and mother went to see Jesus on Wednesday morning March 6th. She is survived by Ronald Tixier, son; Linda Sharp, daughter; Karen and Bruce Nesbit, daughter and son-in-law; John Mikelbost, son; Yvonne, daughter-in-law; Patricia Mikelbost, daughter; Steven leppelman, son; Cathy daughter-in-law; Cheryl Wilson, daughter; Leo, son-in-law; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; Carloe Slauson, sister; Patricia Sharp, sister; Georgia Rodgers, sister; many nieces and nephews. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? This was one of her favorite verse's in God's Word. Now she is in Jesus Arms.

Obituary for LAUSER

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LAUSER, MARTHA LOUISE lived 92 full and active years. She was born September 5, 1920 in Chariton, Iowa and died on March 2nd, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by love, in the home of her son. Marta lived the last 30 years of her life in her beloved Ponderosa, NM in the Jemez mountains. Marta had a life-long love affair with horses and rode until she was in her 70s. She was an avid gardener and planter of trees, resulting in an oasis in the desert. She was an adventurous cook and seamstress. She had a degree from the University of New Mexico in Physical Education with a minor in Southwest History. Marta raised her family in the North Valley of Albuquerque, along with chickens, dogs, cats, horses, cows, guineas, turkeys, rabbits and pigeons! She helped organize and create libraries at Mission Elementary School and at Harwood United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for over 50 years. Marta was a founding member of the Albuquerque Association for Retarded Children, now known as the ARCA Foundation. Because of her daughter Sue, she recognized and worked to help establish opportunities and support for families and their children with developmental delays. She enjoyed reading, especially Western novels, and did so until the last weeks of her life. She valued natural and healthy living. Some might have called her a health nut! She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Ethel Hulick, her husband, Kent Lauser, her son, Dean, daughter Sue, and her only sibling, Ray Hulick. She is survived by three children, Kenna del Sol, Linda Hunter and Don Lauser and their spouses. Marta had six grandchildren, Tony Jarvis, Markom Jones, Ohnah Brown, Ariel Arndt, and Jedediah and Austin Holler. She had seven great-grandchildren, Akira Fosse Jones, Alexis Brown, Fiona and Kaya Jarvis, Aaliyah and Kallan Arndt, and one "on the way" Holler. A Memorial service will be held at Harwood United Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo NW, on March 10th, at 3:00 pm. Donations can be made in her name to ARCA Foundation, or The Ranches (formerly known as The New Mexico Boy's and Girl's Ranches). You may go to www.danielsfuneral.com to leave condolences.

Obituary for LANG

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LANG, DUANE L. 92, died February 28, 2013. Our uncle Red moved to Albuquerque in 1947 after the war to enjoy the clear dry air, sunny climate, mountains and fishing. He skied until he was 85 and never stopped fishing. He was an outdoorsman through and through. He was preceded in death by his three sisters: Angel Troy, Ummy Myers and Beany Trombetta, and two nephews, Marty Trombetta and Mike Beach. He will be remembered very fondly by his remaining nieces and nephews: Su, Lin, Pim and Marcy Troy; Tom, Cindy and Peter Myers; and Martha, Beany and Mike Trombetta and all their progeny. A memorial service will take place in Rutland, VT in August. Please remember our uncle with a donation to Trout Unlimited, PO Box 7400, Woolly Bugger WV 25438-7400. Red was truly the last of his kind!

Obituary for JORDAN

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JORDAN, JEAN RENTZ longtime Albuquerque resident, passed away on March 5, 2013 in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 87. Widow of prominent Albuquerque orthopedic surgeon Dr. Irvine Jordan, who passed away in 2005. Jean is survived by her son Robert and her daughter Jennifer, both of Portland; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her son Douglas and daughter Ann preceded her in death. Born in Minneapolis, the daughter of one of American Airlines' original pilots, she obtained her RN at Charity Hospital in New Orleans where she met her husband, who was in the US Army Medical Corps and who later served in Korea then joined her and their first two children at a base in Japan. In 1956 he left the military and they settled in Albuquerque. Jean was a member of First Presbyterian and later Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Churches, enjoyed playing bridge and traveling, and was one of the most prolific and faithful of letter-writers - e-mail was not for her! She will be sorely missed. Donations may be made in her name to the New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch (www.theranches.org).

Obituary for IMBODEN

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IMBODEN, BILLY Age 96, born August 27, 1916 in Mountainair NM. He passed away March 4, 2013 in an adobe home he had built. He was the first of six children born to Allie and Bill Imboden. Billy was a veteran of WWII having served in the 442nd Troup Carrier Group as a C-47 pilot. He spent many years as a farmer. He was an avid motorcyclist. He loved the outdoors and his little Schnauzer Casie. Billy is survived by his sister May Imboden Stephens of Graham, TX.

Obituary for EVARTS

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NORDHAUS, MARJORIE EVARTS Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1920, the only child of Anna Moness and Edward Evarts. She attended Smith College, and in her junior year when WWII prevented her from studying abroad, she attended Radcliffe College for a year. There she met her first husband, George P. Springer, who was a student at Harvard on a Refugee Scholarship. Marge went on to attend Simmons College where she received her Master of Social Work. While living in Boston, George and Marge had three children. The family moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Marge worked as a clinical social worker at the Yale Child Study Center, and George was the Assistant Dean of the Yale Graduate School. The Springers moved to NM in 1965 when George was appointed Dean of the Graduate School at UNM. Marge took a position at UNM and at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic. Marge's second husband was Robert J. Nordhaus, (Bob), a New Mexico attorney, ski and tramway pioneer, and businessman. They enjoyed many happy years in the home they built at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In later life they lived at the Montebello Senior Living Community. Marge continued to work at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic until her retirement at age 80. Marge is survived by her son Peter Springer and daughter-in-law Gail Springer of Santa Fe; her daughter Lisbeth Springer of Santa Barbara, California; granddaughter Jillian Springer of Oakland, CA; step-sons Robert Nordhaus, Jr., Richard Nordhaus, William Nordhaus; step-daughter Betsy Messica, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband George in 1972, her second husband Bob in 2007, and her son Paul in 2012. A gathering will be held at the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Futures for Children, (800) 545 6843, or to www.futuresforchildren.org

Obituary for DENISON

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DENISON, PARRISH &Quot;DUKE&Quot; died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He is loved and missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held at FRENCH - University Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Duke's family wants all of his friends to be here to celebrate his life. We all loved him. See full obituary at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH-University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333

Obituary for DEBUCK

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DEBUCK, JOHN GILBERT &Quot;JACK&Quot; Age 80, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, with his family by his side. Jack was born on November 22, 1932 to Margaret and Gilbert DeBuck in Detroit, Michigan and was happily an only child for 12 years, until his pesky brother, Robert (Bob) came along and stole his parent's affections. While a major annoyance in toddlerhood, Bob quickly stole Jack's heart, too, and together they weathered the storms of life's ups and downs. Jack served in the Merchant Marines at the age of 16 and completed a tour with the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Forrestal. Post service, he earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Wayne State University, and a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico. Jack taught math in secondary schools for several years in Albuquerque and Australia, until he became a civil engineer with the Corps of Engineering and the U.S. Forest Service, from which he retired. An avid outdoorsman, Jack spent many hours hiking in the Sandia Mountains daily and loved his camping trips with his sons and grandsons. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy; his sons David DeBuck, Rob DeBuck (wife, Linda); grandsons, Sean, Kyle, Ryan, and Derek; his loving brother, Bob DeBuck (wife, Ruth); and many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and the greatest loss of his life, his grandson, Jesse. Jack loved his grandchildren deeply and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to make them happy, and protected them fiercely like no other. The family would like to thank Adam, Grace, and Cesar for their loving care and attention to Jack during his stay at Grace Adult Care Home Assisted Living Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Obituary for CARAVEO

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CARAVEO, RAYMOND J. LT. COL. USAF (RET.) Age 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and a more recent resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He passed with peace and anticipating being reunited with loved ones and friends who had passed before him and being free of pain and loss of mobility. His beloved wife of 65 years, Geraldine Joann Kelble Caraveo, born in Xenia, OH, and his grandson, Nathan W. Brown, were by his side. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Ignacio J. Caraveo; mother, Josephine Kelly Caraveo, both of Los Angeles, CA; and sister, Alice Eliasoff of the greater Los Angeles area. He is survived by his spouse, Geraldine of Rio Rancho; children, Anita I. Brown and husband, Gene of Rio Rancho and Raymond W. Caraveo and wife, Bonnie of Taunton, MA; grandchildren, Aaron G. Brown Caraveo and wife, Amy of West Palm Beach, FL, Nathan W. Brown and wife, Tanya of Rio Rancho and Suzanne Pebley and husband, Mike of Hanover, PA; great- grandchildren, Keara Pebley of Hanover, PA, Mason Brown, Madison Brown and Makenna Brown of Rio Rancho; sister, Kelly Severin of Southern California; brother, Inez Caraveo and wife, Georgia of Downey, CA; nieces, Layne Kent of Idaho, Carol Ann Eliasoff and family of California; and nephews, Steven Eliasoff and family of California, Brent Nemeth and family of Columbia, South America, Anthony Caraveo and Christopher Caraveo both Downey, CA. Raymond was born in Los Angeles, CA, on September 6, 1924. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Los Angeles and attended Pomona College in Claremont, CA. In 1943 Raymond joined the Army Air Corps and began active duty in 1945 as a bombardier at the end of WWII attaining rank of second Lieutenant. 1950-1952 he was recalled to active duty by the US Air Force for the Korean War as a navigator/bombardier on a combat crew. He remained in the US Air Force until his retirement as a Lt. Col. in 1968. During his military service, Raymond specialized in nuclear weapons maintenance, storage, transportation; biological/chemical agents; safety management. At retirement, Raymond was the Base Quality Control Chief on Manzano Base in Albuquerque. Raymond went to work for the city of Albuquerque after his military retirement and was the City Safety Officer in charge of OSHA compliance and personnel safety. He retired from the city in 1984. Geraldine and Ray traveled the entire United States by RV for several years. They had many adventures that left them with wonderful memories. Raymond felt so fortunate to live to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He has left behind a family who loved him and will miss him greatly as will his friends. Raymond enjoyed golfing, swimming, travel and the martial arts. He was ranked as a black belt in Judo and instructed adults and youths throughout the years. He was a member of the US Judo Association and the USAF Judo Association. He instructed some members who went on to become champions and Olympic competitors. He taught several self-defense classes to Albuquerque Police Department Cadets. Raymond's request for cremation was carried out on February 28, 2013 following an intimate family viewing on February 26, 2013 at FRENCH - Westside. Plans for a future memorial service are being discussed. Please visit our online guest book for Raymond at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300

Obituary for CANDELARIA

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CANDELARIA, LARRY Happy Birthday Larry! We wish you were still here with us but you are spending your 61st birthday in Heaven with God up above. The Candelaria Family would like to send our gratitude to everyone for all your prayers and support during our time of loss.

Obituary for ARAGON

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ARAGON, JOHN &Quot;FLINTSTONE&Quot; Age 56, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. A loving husband, father, grandfather and resident of Bernalillo, NM. Flintstone was very involved in the Matachines and the Fiestas de San Lorenzo, coached Little League, started the Bernalillo Boxing Club, coached the girls High School Soft Ball League, and started a Gang and Drug Prevention for the High School. He was preceded in death by his son, Josiah Robertson III; father, Flicito Aragon; father-in -law, Agapito Valencio. John is survived by wife, Mary Aragon; mother, Sadie Aragon; son, Phillip Aragon; daughter, Yvonne Aragon; two granddaughters, Destiny and Serenity Aragon; god-daughter Mia Aragon; three brothers, Max and wife Lucia Aragon, Fred and wife Gloria Aragon, Olie Aragon and Yolanda Aragon; sisters-in-law, Arlene Sisneros and husband Justin, Pat Moncada and husband Tony, Gloria Tapia and husband Fernandiez, Becky Valencia, Delfina Lujan and husband Johnny; brother-in-law Junior Valencia. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Rosary will be recited Monday, March 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo. Interment to follow at a later date. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-898-3160

Obituary for ZAMORA

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ZAMORA, DOROTHY L. age 86, passed away on March 6, 2013 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. Dorothy was born in El Valle, NM to the home of Miguel and Francisca (Benavidez) Lopez. She was reared in Newkirk, NM. She married Napoleon Zamora on February 11, 1946 in Santa Rosa. She and Napoleon made their home in Santa Rosa where she worked at Teeters Department Store, La Fiesta Cafe and assisted her husband at the City Food Market where they owned and operated the store for many years. She and Napoleon moved to Albuquerque in 1974 where they made their home ever since. Dorothy loved to read, embroider and she took care of many children for many years. She was a parishioner at Church of the Risen Savior in Albuquerque. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Napoleon, brothers and sisters, Aurora Elevario, Florencia Lopez, Adela Sena, Hilario Lopez, Benigno Lopez, Heculano Lopez, Santos Lopez, Frank Lopez and Miguel Lopez. Survivors include her children, Corinne Barnhill and husband George of Brandon, Mississippi and Rolando Zamora of Albuquerque. Her grandchildren, Steven Madrid and wife Stachia and Andrea Madrid; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Madrid and Jaden Madrid. Also surviving are her sister, Dolores Chacon of Santa Rosa and her brother Jose D. Lopez of Las Vegas, NM along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, at 10:00 AM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately after the rosary with Father Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Albert Elevario, Robert Lopez, Matthew Lopez, Patrick Gonzalez, Adolph Sena and Andrew Zamora. All services for Mrs. Zamora have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online tribute for Mrs. Zamora please visit our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com

Obituary for WHITE

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WHITE, ROBERT H. PH.D (BOB) Born June 5, 1928, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by wife, Beverly C. White of 53 years; daughter, Rachel White Sternheim of Los Angeles, CA; son, Dr. Jonathan White of Dallas, TX; son-in-law, Harvey Sternheim; granddaughters, Jenny and Adina Sternheim; nieces, Talia and Ephrat Livni, Kibbutz Hatzor, Israel; nephew, Asaph Livni, New York City; brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Judy Podolsky; Roslyn and John Perez and Family, Matthew Podolsky; extended family and many friends in the Jewish, education and general communities. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE. Interment will take place at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, Solomon Schechter Day School, The Fellowship of the Desert, or Congregation Albert. He will be greatly missed. Please visit Bob's on line guestbook at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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