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JOHNSON, JANE E. Jane E. (Gunderson) (Williams) Johnson, age 93, passed away February 6, 2014, after an extended illness. Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on April 20, 1920, she was the only child of Elmer C. and Mildred (Stultz) Gunderson. Throughout her life Jane loved music, singing her first solo performance at the age of two. She sang soprano in the Eagle Grove High School Glee Club, and after moving to Albuquerque with her mother following her graduation, she sang in numerous church choirs and community choruses, including The Albuquerque Civic Chorus, The Enchanters, The Friends, The Highlanders, and others. When her children were young she was active in the Lavaland Parents Association and other civic organizations. She later did secretarial and office management work for various businesses in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. In the mid-1950's, Jane was runner-up in the Mrs. New Mexico Competition. She led an active social life, enjoyed camping and fishing with friends in scenic spots around New Mexico, and she especially loved spending time with her family. She had many pet cats and dogs throughout her life and would regale family and friends with stories of their antics, like the kitten who ate her slippers and the Siamese who, it turned out, considered himself at home in several places in the neighborhood in addition to her family's home. Jane's family and friends will remember her as an intelligent, loving, generous soul who could always be counted on for words of encouragement and a good laugh, even as she maintained her notorious reputation for being late. One of her friends commented, "My life would not have been the same without Jane; she was such a dear friend." Her loss is deeply felt by those who loved her, and heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dr. Elizabeth Morgan and to the staff at Highpointe Care, who cared for and loved her during the last months of her life. Jane is survived by her daughter Ann (Williams/ Campo) Neeley and her husband, Paul, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, with whom she lived for many years before entering Highpointe Care; her daughter Jeanne (Williams) Johnson and her husband, Harry, of Medway, Massachusetts; her daughter-in-law, Mary Johnson, of Albuquerque; and her son-in-law, David Wafer, of Arley, Alabama. She also leaves her grandchildren, Joshua Johnson and his wife, Elizabeth, and Harry Johnson, of Medway, Massachusetts; Larissa (Campo) McNair, of Wauconda, Illinois; Carina (Campo) Thomas and her husband, Rodney, of Bartlett, Illinois; David Wafer, Jr. and his wife Nina, of Murietta, California; Heather Johnson and Sarah (Johnson/ Gallegos) Thompson and her husband, Mike, of Boise, Idaho; and Erik A. Johnson, Jr., of Albuquerque. Nine great-grandchildren also survive: Wyatt and Westley Johnson; Jessica, Alan Joseph (A.J.), and Livia Thomas; David Wafer III "Trey" and Addison Wafer; Stacey Muniz; and Nathan Gallegos. Several cousins, including Maxine (Schulte) Mahoney of this city, also survive. Jane was predeceased by her first husband, Hugh H. Williams, Jr., her son Lt. Col. (NMANG) Hugh ('Cato') Williams III, her second husband, Arnold E. Johnson, her son CMSgt (Ret) (NMANG) Ronald ('Radar') E. Johnson, her daughter Sally (Williams) Wafer, and her son MSgt (Ret) (NMANG) Erik ('Sonar') A. Johnson. A funeral service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE on Wednesday, February 12, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
AGUILAR, RICHARD P. 7/18/1936 - 2/10/2009 In Loving Memory Dad, It's been five years now that you went ot be with the Loard. And We still miss you so much like if it was jus yesterday. We have so many memories of you, but you left a big hole in our hearts. Love, Los Aguilar's and Princess, aka: (Smokey).
SILVA-KOZAK, ESTHER Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1997, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Bakersfield, CA in 1953 to Lorenzo and Connie Silva. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kozak of Albuquerque, NM; four children: one, son Luis Chacon and spouse, Staci, one daughter, Natalie Chacon and husband, Aaron, one step-daughter, Deana Lopez and husband, Kenneth and one step-son, Joseph Kozak, Jr., and wife, Elizabeth; and three grandchildren, Joaquin, Sage and Sol. Esther was preceded in death by her father; and one grandson, Zachary. During her years of service to the community, working as a Social Worker, she received her Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. Esther was a member of the Order of Malta, and member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Esther was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and nana. She is greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial Rosary will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the MS Society of Albuquerque, 3540 Pan American Freeway NE, Ste. F, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or "Friend's and Time" at 
SANCHEZ, LENA Lena passed away February 09, 2014 at the age of 84. She is survived by her children: Yvonne and Hank; three grandchildren: Jarred, Julie, and Adrian; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Marcella, Rodger, Martina, Eddie, Emma, Mike, Albert, Fidel, and Jerry. Lena's Life Celebration will begin on Wednesday with a visitation at 9:30 a.m. followed by a rosary at 10:30 a.m. and mass at 11:00 a.m. all at St. Jude's Catholic Church (5712 Paradise Blvd NW 87114). Burial will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Hank, Jarred, Adrian, Albert, Eddie, and Anthony. Honorary pallbearers will be Fidel, Kenny, and Rodger. Please visit Lena's online guestbook at 
LAYCOCK, JOSE Age 39, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014. He is survived by parents, Katherine and Harry Laycock; brother, Christopher Laycock and wife Nickeya; his grandmother, Conception Chavez; uncle, David Chavez and wife Peggy Sufall, uncle, Johnny P. Laycock Jr. and wife Daisy. He was also an uncle to Desiree, Samira and Dylan. He graduated from La Cueva High School and later joined the United States Navy. Afterward, he attained his business degree and worked in finance. He was a loving person with a big heart. Jose was taken too soon, he had big adventures planned in Costa Rica for the future, however the Lord called him home and he will always be remembered and dearly loved by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held in his honor on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit the online guestbook for Jose at 
JONES, SHARON LYNN April 14, 1947 - February 6, 2014 She lost her short but hard fought battle with cancer. Sharon peacefully transitioned at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Evelyn Siegrist; her brothers, LaVern and Don Siegrist. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 42 years, Adrian K. Jones; daughter Angela (David) Sanchez; sons, Jason and Anthony (Julie) Jones; grandchildren, Leilani and Makai Sanchez, and Jayden Jones; sisters, Pat Korniak and Marilyn Black; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to UNM Cancer Research.
JOHNSON, JANE E. Jane E. (Gunderson) (Williams) Johnson, age 93, passed away February 6, 2014, after an extended illness. Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on April 20, 1920, she was the only child of Elmer C. and Mildred (Stultz) Gunderson. Throughout her life Jane loved music, singing her first solo performance at the age of two. She sang soprano in the Eagle Grove High School Glee Club, and after moving to Albuquerque with her mother following her graduation, she sang in numerous church choirs and community choruses, including The Albuquerque Civic Chorus, The Enchanters, The Friends, The Highlanders, and others. When her children were young she was active in the Lavaland Parents Association and other civic organizations. She later did secretarial and office management work for various businesses in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. In the mid-1950's, Jane was runner-up in the Mrs. New Mexico Competition. She led an active social life, enjoyed camping and fishing with friends in scenic spots around New Mexico, and she especially loved spending time with her family. She had many pet cats and dogs throughout her life and would regale family and friends with stories of their antics, like the kitten who ate her slippers and the Siamese who, it turned out, considered himself at home in several places in the neighborhood in addition to her family's home. Jane's family and friends will remember her as an intelligent, loving, generous soul who could always be counted on for words of encouragement and a good laugh, even as she maintained her notorious reputation for being late. One of her friends commented, "My life would not have been the same without Jane; she was such a dear friend." Her loss is deeply felt by those who loved her, and heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dr. Elizabeth Morgan and to the staff at Highpointe Care, who cared for and loved her during the last months of her life. Jane is survived by her daughter Ann (Williams/ Campo) Neeley and her husband, Paul, of Eagle Grove, Iowa, with whom she lived for many years before entering Highpointe Care; her daughter Jeanne (Williams) Johnson and her husband, Harry, of Medway, Massachusetts; her daughter-in-law, Mary Johnson, of Albuquerque; and her son-in-law, David Wafer, of Arley, Alabama. She also leaves her grandchildren, Joshua Johnson and his wife, Elizabeth, and Harry Johnson, of Medway, Massachusetts; Larissa (Campo) McNair, of Wauconda, Illinois; Carina (Campo) Thomas and her husband, Rodney, of Bartlett, Illinois; David Wafer, Jr. and his wife Nina, of Murietta, California; Heather Johnson and Sarah (Johnson/ Gallegos) Thompson and her husband, Mike, of Boise, Idaho; and Erik A. Johnson, Jr., of Albuquerque. Nine great-grandchildren also survive: Wyatt and Westley Johnson; Jessica, Alan Joseph (A.J.), and Livia Thomas; David Wafer III "Trey" and Addison Wafer; Stacey Muniz; and Nathan Gallegos. Several cousins, including Maxine (Schulte) Mahoney of this city, also survive. Jane was predeceased by her first husband, Hugh H. Williams, Jr., her son Lt. Col. (NMANG) Hugh ('Cato') Williams III, her second husband, Arnold E. Johnson, her son CMSgt (Ret) (NMANG) Ronald ('Radar') E. Johnson, her daughter Sally (Williams) Wafer, and her son MSgt (Ret) (NMANG) Erik ('Sonar') A. Johnson. A funeral service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd., NE on Wednesday, February 12, at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
GATES, RICHARD HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 2/11/44 - 11/10/09 It's your 70th Birthday. What a party we would have!! Love, miss you, Lynn and your loving Family
CHAVEZ, PASCUAL Age 88, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 8, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime resident of Alameda, where he was a parishioner of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Pascual served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Mescinda Chavez. Pascual is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Domitilia Chavez; his children, Ida (Wheeler)Torrez and husband Charles, Eugene Chavez; his grandchildren, Ronald, Leo and Patrick Wheeler, Olivia and Yolanda Chavez; great-grandchildren, John and Nick Troise, Jenasis Lugo, Brandon, Marie and Stephiane Wheeler; great-great- granddaughter, Jasmine Troise; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pascual will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. Visitations will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family - Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW in Albuquerque and on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. also in the Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth St.,NW. Final Viewing will be Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family - Alameda Mortuary. Followed by the Service of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Casket Bearers will be Brian Dreier, Charles Torrez, Leo Wheeler, Patrick Wheeler, Ronald Wheeler and Brandon Wheeler. Honorary Bearer will be Chuck Buck. Those who wish to view information or leave a condolence please visit 
BRICE, JERRY G. When Jerry Brice became the first female Certified Purchasing Manager in New Mexico in 1981, she was already on her fourth or fifth career, not that she was counting such things. Jerry always liked to stay busy, but more than doing an outstanding job, she enjoyed the people that she encountered along the way: Hearing their stories, learning about their lives, leaving them with a smile. She had worked in banking, run a dairy farm in Buna, Texas with her husband, moved to New Mexico with him to buy a motel in Socorro, then ran the Socorro Chamber of Commerce before moving into the male dominated world of technology purchasing for defense contractors, retiring after a combined 30 years with Dynalectron Corporation at White Sands Missile Range and BDM at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. For Jerry, it wasn't about breaking new ground or shattering glass ceilings; it was about people and her love of them. Jerry Grieg Brice, who was a modern woman before the term modern woman was ever coined, quietly passed away following a pulmonary embolism on February 7, 2014 at Lovelace Medical Center, at the age of 85. She had been undergoing tests and had just learned that she had cancer. When she heard the news, Jerry told her sons Corey and Hal and her doctor that very day that she was not interested in heroic efforts to extend her life. "I'm very happy with the way things turned out. I had 59 wonderful years with Dutch (her husband, who passed away in 2010), two great sons, grand kids and even great-grandkids. It couldn't have worked out better. Couldn't have asked for more." As always, Jerry knew exactly what she wanted. Jerry also knew exactly what she liked and didn't like. She hated cooking. Dutch did all that. And she hated dessert, because she was always careful about keeping her weight down. She loved her miniature schnauzer, Ollie, an unexpected and initially unwelcome gift from her family-so much that she only would consider an assisted living facility where Ollie could come along. She also liked technology, although she didn't like to turn on her mobile phone-ever. She was a member of the Mac Users Group and was one of the first in line to pick up a new iPad 3 the day they went on sale. She was proud of the fact that every day since she had retired in 1998, she had been up early and out the door before 8:00am-to do the other things she liked: Walking with Dutch and Ollie, Line Dancing, Water Aerobics and early Mass. She made sure to schedule time with all her friends (recently excited to attend her 60th High School Reunion) and when someone shared that they were stressed or sad or confused, she always urged them to pray the prayer that she did every morning: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Jerry was a woman of action and also of deep faith. Even though she always sounded like she never left Texas, Jerry Brice also truly loved New Mexico, her home for over 50 years. She appreciated the mountains and the sunsets and although she looked forward to visiting family and friends, she would never consider moving from Albuquerque. "This is my home," is all she would say. She never tired of taking visitors to the Balloon Fiesta or Old Town, and always enjoyed it as if it was her first visit too. Jerry was born on August 30, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Jefferson High School and received a number of certifications in purchasing during her career. She is survived by her two sons, Hal Brice and his wife Joni of Orange County, California, and Corey Brice and his wife Sarah of El Paso, Texas; sisters, Shirley and Patricia and brother, Carl. Jerry loved her four granddaughters Jastyne and Jadian of Orange County, California and Kristin and Trista of El Paso, Texas as well as her two great grandsons, Devin and Deion McEllrath of El Paso. Memorial services include a Rosary at FRENCH - University Chapel, Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass and Burial Service will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Ave. NE in Albuquerque on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Please visit the online guestbook for Jerry at 
BEDNAR, LOIS Passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born on February 7, 1932 on a farm near Maynard, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Heschke; three sisters; and two brothers. Lois is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert; son, Rory (Amy) Bednar; daughter, Renae (Gary) Muller; and granddaughters, Erica and Emily Muller. She is also survived by her brother, Clark (Betty) Heschke; sister-in-law, Norma Heschke; brothers-in-law, Dr. Thomas (Dr. Elfriede) Bednar and Richard Bednar; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lois was retired following a successful career with Tektronix and Digital Equipment Company. Friends may visit FRENCH Wyoming Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Lois at 
ANAYA, LARRY E. Age 86, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born to the late Martin and Rafelita Anaya on July 7, 1927. He attended High School in Santa Rosa and worked for Sears Roebuck for 28 years. Larry was a veteran of the WWII era and a member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dennis Martin Anaya; two brothers, Salomon Bonney, Martin Anaya and four sisters, Elvira Lopez, Susie Candelaria, Angie Marquez, Loretta Gomez. Larry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anita Anaya; six sons, Larry Anaya Jr. (Mary Louise), Andrew Anaya, Robert Anaya (Darlene), David Anaya (Gretchen), Joe Anaya (Liz), Charles Anaya (Donna); one brother, Rudolfo Anaya; three sisters, Edwina Garcia (Al), Dolores Saavedra (Al) and Belinda Henry (Abe). Visitations will be held from 10:30 am with a Rosary to be recited at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd, NW, on February 12, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 pm. Interment to be held at Gate of Heaven following the mass. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
