VAN DAMME, MICHAEL Michael Van Damme, age 56, passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, graduating from Valley High School in 1975 and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the College of Santa Fe. Mike had a great love for basketball. He played basketball for the Valley High School Vikings, and also played basketball at the College of Santa Fe. He loved to go fishing and was loved by many. Mike will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and his sense of humor. For the last 15 years he was a school teacher, most recently at Al Calde and Chimayo elementary schools, where he loved and was loved by his students. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Van Damme and younger brother Anthony Van Damme. He is survived by his father Tony Van Damme; his son Ernest; his sisters, Rose Bell and husband Jim, Gina Cordova, Becky Pelletier and husband Paul; nephews, Michael and Mark Garcia and Tristan Cordova; and niece, Lauren Cordova. Pallbearers will be Michael Garcia, Mark Garcia, Tristan Cordova, Henry Saavedra, Sam Calderon, Ron Estrada. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tucker Spalding and Art Sanchez. Mike will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A Viewing will be at 9:30am and the Rosary at 10:00am on Thursday, February 20, 2014 followed by a Mass at 10:30am at San Ysidro Church located at 5005 Corrales Rd, Corrales NM.
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 www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
THOMAS, GRANT L. Born on January 19, 1951, Grant passed away suddenly on February 9, 2014. He is survived by daughter Rosanna, her partner Jovanah LaJeunesse; sister Sylvia Thomas; and his niece Chehreh Gibson. He also leaves his Wiccan family and a community he supported and dearly loved. He grew up in Indiana, and moved to Albuquerque when he was 13. He worked for many years as a nurse at UNMH, and had many personal interests. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the ASPCA. The funeral is open to all who loved him, and will be Sat., Feb. 22nd, 2:00 pm at Reflections funeral home. 
SANCHEZ, HENRY G. Born October 4, 1927, life ended for Henry G. Sanchez February 14, 2014 as gently as the soul he was. He was a mentor, coach and an incredible husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring children of all ages. Up to the day he died, he always said that he loved working with young people. Henry was admired for the endless and unconditional love he have so easily. He spent the beginning of his life in Ft. Stanton and Lincoln, NM attending Capitan High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and Coast Guard, during WW II. He then attended Highlands University where he met the love of his life of 65 years, Erma Valdez. Henry began his teaching career at Emerson Elementary then to Wilson Junior High ending his career at Highland High School for a total of 31 years with APS. Henry and Erma lived in Albuquerque for 40 years. They retired and moved back to Lincoln which he referred to as his "Paradise" for 27 years! Henry loved his family, friends, students and loved tending his land and apple orchards. He is survived by his wife, Erma; daughter Debbie Hudnall; son-in-law Bob Hudnall; granddaughters Leah Hudnall and great-granddaughter Riley of Dallas, and Erin Witt and Evangeline of Lubbock; son Gary and wife Claudia and step-granddaughter Nicole Joseph of Albuquerque; and daughter Tina Sanchez of Tyler, TX. Henry is also survived by brother Alfred and Dorothy Sanchez; and sister Jean and Bill Osuna and sister Patsy and Henry Vigil. Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 in Lincoln, NM at San Juan Church with a Rosary at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, with the burial in Fort Stanton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at 
PARTIN, KENDRA MARIE ANN Kendra Marie Ann Partin, daughter of Carolynn Dulaney of Estancia, and Lloyd Partin of Wichita, Kansas, step-parents Jeff Dulaney and Wanda Partin. Kendra was a loving mother to her beautiful son Logan Michael Sanchez-Partin, age 6, who was the center of her life. She was very close to her four brothers Paul age 34, Jeremiah age 32, Cory age 22 and Jefferson age 16 who counted on her to keep the family together while always having fun. Our little girl entered the world on April 9, 1983 in Campbell County Hospital, Gillette, Wyoming, kicking and screaming like no other obviously with something important to say. Kendra lived in Gillette for nine years where she began home schooling and caring for her brothers that she loved so dearly. Her family moved to Estancia, New Mexico in 1992 where her father worked as a line manager for Cutter Aviation and her mother was a science teacher at Estancia Middle School. She graduated a year early from Estancia High School in 2002 where she achieved good grades throughout school, excelled in sports, loved horseback riding and loved God and family, Kendra was blessed with a second summer home in Hill City, South Dakota where she helped her grandmother Mary Cornelison operate a cattle ranch. Naturally gifted in the arts and fashion, Kendra pursued a career modeling and teaching ballet for children in Estancia. Kendra planned to attend cosmetology school this year with dreams of opening a salon in Albuquerque shortly thereafter. She had a loving relationship of four years with her fiance Mark Kobi of Los Alamos with recent plans to marry. Acting as interior designer and decorator, she recently built her dream home in North East Albuquerque where she found happiness for herself and Logan while regularly entertaining her family and many friends. For Kendra, God was the number one thing in life and her dreams and hope came from him. God made Kendra delicate. She was like a beautiful wildflower whose time is short but beauty so special we will never forget. She is with the other angels now. A viewing will be today, February 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at French Funeral Home, 10500 Lomas NE. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 19th at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, 401 West Irene, in Moriarty. May God bless Kendra Marie Ann Partin.
MONTANO, ROBERT Robert Montano, 61, of Rio Rancho, born in Las Vegas NM, was called Home by our Lord on February 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his son Robert; his parents Hermalino & Felipita Montano. He is survived by wife Yvonne of 37 years; daughter Tanya and son-in-law Anthony Bourguet; six grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; numerous nephews, nieces, family & friends. Robert served our country in the Air Force for four years and enjoyed his life as a General Contractor. He was a very hard working and very loving man who will be greatly missed. Rosary and funeral Mass will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish on 4th & Alameda, Thursday on February 20th at 8:00 am.
CASIAS, ARTHUR D. Arthur Donald Casias, age 60, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 6, 1953. Art was a very creative man who enjoyed watching and playing sports. He also spent endless hours perfecting his photography and woodworking skills. Art is survived by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Casias; children, Burgandy Snyder, Simone Casias, and Rachel Casias; grandchildren, Ty Martinelli, Rylee Martinelli, and Zoey Alvarez; his siblings, Theresa (Andres Vallejo) Casias, Cecilia Casias, Danny Casias, Elaine (Ramon) Armijo, Diane (Craig) Hall, and Tom (Kari) Casias. He is also survived by his long time soulmate, Alison Nawman; and his bulldog, Chardonnay. Art is preceded in death by his grandmother, Agnes Casias; grandparents, Pete and Julia Duran; and his biological mother, Renetta Casias. A Memorial Service will be held at one o'clock pm on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at The Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris St NE, Albuquerque, NM, with a reception to follow. To view information or to leave a condolence please visit 
BROWN, LAWANA T. Lawana T. Brown passed away peacefully February 14, 2014. She was born July 17, 1913 in Katie, Oklahoma. Lawana was preceded in death by her husband, Biffle Brown. Biffle and Lawana came to Albuquerque in 1981 after retiring from 30 years of ranching in Nocona, TX. She worked in the Nocona Boot Factory and a flower shop in addition to helping with the ranching. Lawana is survived by sons, Jimmy Brown and wife Barbara of Albuquerque; Steve Brown and wife Elizabeth of Granbury, TX; brother, Craig Taylor of Cookson, OK; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Chickasaw Native American Tribe and enjoyed sewing, reading books and spending time with her family. Lawana will be greatly missed by all knew her. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Daniels Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sol Amor Hospice located at 7301 Indian School Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 or to Las Palomas Nursing Home located at 8100 Palomas Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
ANAYA, DONNA J. age 49, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014. She was born in Vallejo, CA on October 9, 1964 and was a resident in Albuquerque for the past 35 years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and auntie. For more information on service arrangements please visit 
SMITH, CHRISTOPHER JEREMIAH Age 32, was born October 17, 1981 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2014 in Rio Rancho, NM. Chris was a kind, loving, and humble man, ALWAYS putting the needs of others before his. His passions were spending time with his family, cooking, music, and working as a leathersmith. Christopher taught us so much about life, love, kindness, generosity, humanity, and spirit. No matter how hard his life got, he always looked for good, and positive, and light. He gave everything of himself to the ones he loved. His brilliance, the way he loved, and the way he gave is a gift for us all. Now you can shine on us from above. We will miss you forever and forever love you. He grew up in Bluewater, NM, where he met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life for 16 years, Bonnie Henio. Chris and Bonnie lived in Oklahoma and Indiana before choosing to return to make their home in Rio Rancho. He is survived by Bonnie and their son, Christopher "Boy"; his mother, Lori Smith; brother, Matthew Smith; his many aunts and uncles including, Ruby and Tom Sandoval, John and Janet Smith, Christine and Pete Sedillo and Priscilla Torres; and his many cousins including, Tommy Sandoval, Joanne Curry, and Sierra Smith . He was preceded in death by his dad, Peter James Smith. A memorial open house will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Smith residence, 1720 Procyon Ct SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Please call if you need directions 382-4562. A memorial open house will also be held in Bluewater, NM at his mother's home on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Please visit our online guest book for Christopher at 
SEMINERIO, MAURINE Maurine Ellison Johnson Seminerio of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the family home after a long illness. Maurine was born in Aspermont, Texas (Stonewall County) in 1938 where her father worked as an oil rigger. Her parents, Andrew Horace and Leona (Martin) Ellison, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Maurine was proud of her Ellison family heritage in Stonewall County with family and friends there too numerous to mention. She graduated high school in Aspermont then married Lee Johnson who followed construction work to the booming city of Albuquerque. They raised two sons there where they owned their own business until Lee died in 1989. Maurine was a devoted wife and mother who was a stay at home Mom to her children and their friends. She always welcomed her sons' friends to the dinner table and even helped raise those needing a helping hand. She felt that she would rather they hung out as her house than get in trouble on the streets. Her home cooked meals were legendary and she was famous for her home canned preserves and chow-chow. After many years of being alone following the loss of her husband Lee, Frank Seminerio came into her life and they were married in 1999. Frank was a construction supervisor and exhibits designer for the City of Albuquerque. They moved to Roswell, New Mexico in 2002. Maurine and Frank spent several years designing and building miniature exhibits they sold throughout the area. Together they remodeled their house in Roswell, doing the design and hard work themselves. In recent years she battled several medical problems and succumbed in the comfort of her own home. Maurine is survived by husband, Frank Seminerio, Sr., of Roswell; her brother, Ray Ellison of Austin, Texas; sons, Ed Johnson, and Jay Johnson both of Albuquerque; daughters-in-law, Vicky and Diane; grandchildren, Edward Johnson III, Don Johnson, Terri Johnson, Jay Johnson II, Brian Johnson and Tammy Johnson; and stepson Frank Seminerio, Jr. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2014, 1:00 p.m. in Albuquerque at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
SCHRADER, WILLIAM LYNWOOD Age 77, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974 passed away from complications of liver cancer on February 15, 2014. He is survived by wife of nearly 60 years, Margaret; five of his six children: Lyn, Dawn, Karl and Joe Schrader, and Kristi Ouellette; eleven grandchildren: Lora Bonano, Nick and Brian Card; Troy, Emily, Bianca, Katie and Sam Schrader; Renee, Andrew and Bailey Ouellette; and two great-grandchildren: Noah and Nathan Bonano. He was preceded in death by his son Scott in 2001. Bill was born on March 2, 1936 in Memphis, TN, and grew up there. He married Margaret Ann Northcutt in Paragould, AR on June 19, 1954. He received degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Memphis State College (now the University of Memphis) and Vanderbilt University. As an officer in the US Air Force, he flew B47s during the Cuban Missile Crisis, C47s in Vietnam (earning the Distinguished Flying Cross) and C131s for AirEvac. He also taught physics at the Air Force Academy and worked at the Air Force Research Lab. He retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel in 1978. He had a second career as an engineer for Sandia National Labs, from which he retired in 2001. He and his family have been members of Ridgecrest Christian Church since 1974. Bill was a Ham Radio operator in his early years, and loved tinkering with computer technology into his final years. He always upheld the highest standards of excellence in everything he did, and loved his wife and family deeply. Services will be held at Ridgecrest Christian Church, 5300 Eastern Ave. SE (Gibson and San Mateo) on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit the online guestbook for William at 
