ARITE, JAMES James Arite passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at his home in Seboyeta, NM. Born on January 28 of 1933, he was 81. He is preceded in death by his twin sister, Mary Elizabeth; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth; his parents, Giuseppe and Concetta (Allia) Arite; and brothers, Anthony and Samuel Arite. James is survived by his wife of 54 years, Angelina (Gonzales) Arite; sons, Joseph (Lydia) Arite and Daniel (Kim) Arite; daughters, Anita (Leonard) Lujan, and Concetta (Herman) Baca; sisters, Rose Arite, Catherine Orite, and Mary (Cosimo) Figliomeni; sisters-in-law, Rita Arite, Piva (Jose) Ornelas, Irene Gonzales, Anita (Larry) Boyer; brothers-in-law, Daniel (Daroline) Gonzales, Raymond (Jenny), Herman (Rosalie) Gonzales, Rudy (Matti) Gonzales; his beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Lily and Allia Arite, Giovanni and Katina Baca, Allyna and Allyse Judah; his blessed great-grandson and namesake, James Mateo Martin; as well 27 nieces and nephews; seven godchildren, and many others whom he loved. James Arite will be remembered as a gentle man who often let his silence speak for him. What he did say was always full of wit, wisdom, and love. James could often be found enjoying life's simple things; a good meal, daily mass, or spending time with his family though often all three came together to be enjoyed as one. He was completely devoted to his family and his Catholic faith. He was extremely proud of his Italian-American heritage, and also highly patriotic. He had a lifelong enjoyment of baseball, so as a young boy he and his brother were bat boys and scorekeepers for the Toledo Mud Hens beginning at Swayne Field in Toledo. On television and the radio, he often cheered for them and his Detroit Tigers though in later life found as much enjoyment in the Albuquerque Isotopes and the Colorado Rockies. He held a deep love of learning which he instilled and encouraged in all his children and grandchildren. He continued this love all of his life; doing crossword puzzles to continue learning new facts and words. He attended St. Ann Elementary, Central Catholic High School in Toledo, OH, and graduated from University of Toledo with a bachelor's degree in history. In 1955 he entered the Navy and spent his time on the USS Lexington. Later he worked as an accountant for Homestake Mining Company. He spent much of his early retirement traveling with his wife. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a favorite Catholic Charity, St Pius High School in Albuquerque, or the American Heart Association. Rosary was recited Thursday, March 20, 2014, at FRENCH - Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 21, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd. NE. Interment will take place Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:30 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for James at
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CAULDER, EDWARD age 77 resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Edward was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Belen. Edward was committed to his Christian faith, his family, and his friends. "Gramp" adored all animals, was loved by all and will be missed by everyone that knew him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma L Caulder; father, Ted Caulder; mother, Mollie Caulder; sister, Betty Coombes and a brother, Robert G Byrd. Edward is survived by his children, Jace Caulder and his wife, Leslie, John Caulder and his wife, Ginny, Kathy Caulder, Julie Aragon and her husband, Johnny and Lynette Caulder; sister, Bess Marto; 13 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and his two cats, Kimmie and Silver. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:00 PM at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, with Pastor Jace Caulder officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:30 PM. 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 www.noblinfuneralservice.com
BRIGGS, FRIEDA MARIE Frieda Marie Briggs (nee Statham) left this life and entered the arms of her Lord on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the age of 89. Frieda Statham was born May 8, 1924, to Frederick McKinley Statham and Mary (Jursche) Statham in Farmington, Illinois. At the age of five, the family moved to Gallup, New Mexico, where Frieda graduated from high school in 1941. Her highlight as a member of the high school band was attending the World Fair in San Francisco. She attended college in Pittsburgh, Kansas, obtaining her teaching certificate, and took graduate work in Flagstaff, Arizona. She taught school for 27 years in Gallup, NM, teaching the primary grades which she dearly loved. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, where she also taught and worked. For more than 60 years she was a member of the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron in Gallup and traveling the state of New Mexico as a Grand Officer. She was a member of the Star in Gallup, Belen, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Great Falls, Montana. She served as Rainbow Girls Mother in Gallup and Santa Fe. She was twice the head of Social Order of the Beauceant and a member of the Shrine Daughters of the Nile. She was married for 57 years to Albert Leon Briggs, has a son Joel, Flagstaff, AZ; a daughter Carolyn Dobbs, Rio Rancho; three grandsons Joel, Troy, Ty; one granddaughter Tracy; five great-grandchildren (another on the way); and two foster children Rocky-N Mex and Rochelle-Alaska. Frieda's mission in life was for the benefit of mankind and all living things. Yes, Dear Lord, she is sorely missed, and we ask that you find a special place in your kingdom that befits my Earth Angel. Amen! A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montano Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM. Frieda will be buried in the Garden Wall at the Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Flagstaff, Arizona.
BOWERS, MELISSA K. Melissa K. Bowers, age 44, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 after a long illness with her loving family by her side. Melissa was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Melissa most recently worked for Direct Buy. She was known as a super sales person. Several times she ranked as the top, or near the top, sales person in the nation for that company. More important to Melissa was her relationship with her God, Jehovah. Everyone who came into contact with her soon found that out. She loved to share her hope in God's Kingdom with everyone she met. Melissa was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1984 and served her God faithfully right up to her last breath. She was preceded in death by her siblings Kimberly and Matthew Bowers. Melissa is survived by her parents Ron & Karin Bowers; Larry Mills; grandmother Thea Gallegos; brother Kenneth Bowers, his wife Courtney; brothers Patrick Bowers and Adrian Mills; niece Elizabeth Chavez; nephew Timothy Bowers; uncle Bob Bowers; Marian Davis, her husband Henry; Jasmine Briggs, her husband Rocky; many loving cousins and countless special friends. Melissa touched many lives with her love, spirit, and strength. Perhaps one of her most outstanding qualities was her generosity. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter what circumstances she herself was in. She always looked for the best in others. She definitely affected the lives of those she touched. She will be greatly missed. Her confidence in the resurrection hope was strong to the very end. She was sustained by Martha's words to Jesus in the Bible at John 11:24 "I know he (I) will rise in the resurrection..." We look forward to that reunion. What a joyful day that will be! A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6509 Signal NE, at 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2014.
BACA, JENNIFER R. age 35, passed away March 17,2014, with her family beside her. Her strength and perseverance during her battle with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer was admired by all. Jennifer devoted her life to her family and her students. She was passionate about making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and families in her career as a teacher. Her sweetness, caring, understanding, and patience attributed to her being a wonderful mother and person. Jennifer touched everyone that knew her. She is survived by two loving, beautiful children, Kaleah, age 13 and Attyana, age 6; her mother, Carolyn Aragon; father, Michael G. Gutierrez; her grandmother, Jean Seibert; stepfather, Richard Haber; brother, Michael S. Gutierrez and his wife, Marlo; sister, Stephanie Gutierrez; a loving and devoted fiancee, Jeff Montano; aunts and uncles, Jeff and Ann Lewellen, Kathy and Steve Bailey, Kevin and Yvonne Koval, Robert and Margaret Zamora as well many cousins and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jennifer R. Baca memorial fund at the US New Mexico Federal Credit Union to help in education of her two daughters. Arrangements are being made by Daniels Family Funeral Services. Services will be held at 12 o'clock, Saturday, March 22, 2014 at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE; Albuquerque, NM. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
ADAMSKO, AL Born Albert Joseph Adamasko, "big Al" to his friends. Born December 9, 1927, died March 15, 2014, at the age of 86. Al's difficult journey with Alzheimer's is over. Al, and his wife of 63 years, Agnes, moved to Albuquerque in 1952 and raised their family with values of hard work and love of God. Al helped support his mother and father during the Great Depression, served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a hard working democrat, AARP lobbyist and hot air balloon enthusiast. His priorities remained God and family first. Husband, dad, grandpa, zedo, brother, uncle - Al was first and foremost a devout Catholic, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. He was generous to all and helped many people. Retiring from the Gas Company after more than 30 years of service, Al and Agnes traveled to Slovakia to reconnect with family. He enjoyed cutting and selling Christmas trees and firewood. Al is survived by his wife, Agnes; daughters, Sylvia Adamsko, Pamela Pettit and Linda Adamsko; grandchildren, Amanda and husband Adam Lowe, Alex Pettit and Tessa Pettit; great-granddaughters, Grace and Joyanna Lowe; nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends too numerous to count. Vicnaja Pamjat! (Eternal Memory) A viewing is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial according to the Byzantine Catholic Rite at 11:30, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church, 1837 Alvarado Dr. NE, Albuquerque. Interment will immediately follow the services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Perpetual Help or to the Alzheimer's Association, Albuquerque Chapter, (505) 266-4473. Special thanks to the stellar staff of Brookdale and Dr. Standoli for their exceptional care and concern. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at 
WHITEHORSE, AMIN born Larry Logan. Died on St Patrick's Day, Monday March 17th. He was born September 16, 1937. Amin followed his dreams throughout his life. He was a passionate, creative and social person. He fulfilled many dreams including being a father, a photographer and filmmaker, a high school teacher, getting a master's degree in philosophy and starting his own high school. He had a brilliant mind and studied many philosophies and religions. He lived much of his life in California and New Mexico. He was a free spirit who loved to wander outdoors in nature in the mountains, forests, deserts, beaches and underwater. He is survived by his son, David, and daughter, Diana, and grandchildren Rhiannon and Belinda. The family would like to give thanks to the caregivers at Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation in Albuquerque where he lived for the last seven years and made many friends, to Hospice De La Luz and to Direct Funeral Services. There will be no funeral but join us in observing a minute of silence to remember Amin, this Sunday March 23rd 2014 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time wherever you are. A memorial website has been set up at: 
TELLES, JEREMY GARCIA Age 33, beloved son and gift from God, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Jeremy was charming and always had a beautiful smile on his face. He loved to read, listen to oldies, use his computer, anything Disney, he also loved to read the funnies especially Garfield and loved his cousins. He was a member of a Men's group and recently joined "Drumbeat". He tresured his large library of books. He also enjoyed eating at Furrs buffet. Jeremy also enjoyed his daily visits to Starbucks where he always ordered two venti unsweetened green iced teas. One of Jeremys favorite things to do was attend the fiestas at San Felipe where he would enjoy eating snow cones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pedro and Rufina Garcia, Angel and Cecilia Telles and uncle Pete V. Garcia. Jeremy is survived by his parents, Richard and Bette Telles; uncles, Angel P. Telles and wife, Julianne, Erlinda Montoya and husband Steve, Edmund Telles and wife, Maureen, Orlando Telles and wife Barbara, Aunt Peggy White and husband Joe, Aunt Donna Morgan and husband Dan and numerous cousins. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Interment to be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with a reception to follow at Heights Community Center, 823 Buena Vista Dr. SE. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Jeremy's honor to San Felipe Church in Old Town, P.O. Box 7007, Albuquerque, NM 87194. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
SPENCER, DOLORES AVILA Passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born March 24, 1944 to Ambrosio G. Avila Jr. and Emily Mileta Avila. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack and son, Michael Matthew. She is survived by her three sons, Jacky (Joey), Otho and David; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Interment will take place in Fairmont Cemetery in Raton, NM at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dolores Spencer to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St. SW, ABQ, NM 87105. Please visit our online guestbook at 
SMITH, ROBERT E. (BOB) Age 73, passed away on March 15, 2014. Bob was born in Baker, Oregon on February 21, 1941. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cecilia (Lia) of Albuquerque; a daughter; Lesley Worrell and husband Kevin, a son; Evan Smith, all of Albuquerque; two grandchildren; Dameon N. Smith and Kyla C. Worrell; one sister; Jo Ann Greene of North Carolina, and his mother-in-law, Hester Holtman of Albuquerque. Bob was an industrial sales representative prior to operating Travel & Cruise with his wife, until retirement. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at FRENCH - Wyoming. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at 
SEDILLO, JERRY MICHAEL age 46, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, North Valley neighborhood, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2014. Jerry is survived by his parents, Tony and Rosemary Sedillo; brothers, David Sedillo and wife, Carol, Diego Sedillo and wife Deborah, Miguel Sedillo and wife, Monica; sister, Anna Marie Perea and husband, Michael; nieces and nephews, Reina Machek and husband, Joey, Daryl Sedillo, Sebastian Sedillo, Sergio Sedillo, Nico Sedillo, Brittany Blea and fiance, Robert, Isabella Rose Sedillo and Joshua Sedillo; grandniece, Lily Worley; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Bridget Longacre, and Nasario and Rose Sedillo. Visitation will be Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. by Deacon Lucero. Final visitation will be Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Sedillo, Dominic Longacre, Thomas Romero, Benito Aragon, Alex Magallanez, and Tony Villaescusa. Honorary pallbearers will be Daryl Sedillo, Joey Machek, Antonio Moe Maestas, Anthony Serna, Fito Garza, Michael Lucero, and Preston. Jerry attended Cochiti Elementary, Garfield Middle School, graduated St. Pius with honors, and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Sociology, Psychology and a Master's degree in Business Administration. Jerry was a successful paralegal. He was well respected in the justice community. He always went out of his way to help anyone in need. He loved law and justice. Any case that he worked on he made sure that the law was followed to its true belief. He was a strong believer in the Dallas Cowboys and always had faith that they would do great, no matter of how many losses. Whenever there was a sunny day, Jerry would be on the golf course looking for that perfect swing. We can all relax now knowing that he is at peace, playing his perfect game with God. Please visit 
SCHILLING, ROBERT J. Robert J. (Bob) Schilling, 86, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, one year and one day after the passing of his wife, Betty. Bob was born on April 11, 1927, in Greene County, IA, to John Edmund Schilling and Mary Malinda Baker. He served aboard the troop transport ship USS General John Pope in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bob married Betty Kiner on June 27, 1948, and together they had three children: Jeri Ann, Jo Ellen, and John Robert. They lived on a farm near Jefferson, Iowa. In 1960 they moved to New Mexico and raised their family in several different communities around the state. Bob worked as a Civil Engineering Technician for the USDA Soil Conservation Service throughout New Mexico, training many other engineers and technicians over the years. He retired from federal service in 1989. After retirement Bob and Betty moved back to Albuquerque which served as home base for their many travel adventures to destinations including Europe, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. Bob enjoyed being active and always had a number of projects to keep him busy. Gardening was one of his passions. He planted and tended a yard full of red roses for Betty to whom he was married for 64 years. He was involved in his neighborhood association and also served several years as a polling station election official. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, and their eldest daughter, Jeri Smith. He is survived by daughter, Jo E. Schilling and spouse Judy Polenske, of Edmonds, WA; son, John R. Schilling, and his wife Martha of Englewood, CO, and their children, John E. Schilling II of Tucson, AZ, Rachel Schilling of Albuquerque, Emily Schilling and David Schilling of Englewood, CO; and son-in-law, Matt Smith of Albuquerque, as well as many additional relatives and friends. Bob was comforted by Gentiva Hospice of Albuquerque, and the family has requested any memorial donations be directed to its charitable foundation: The Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063, or to the charity of your choice. At Bob's request, there will be no funeral services. Cremation will be provided by Daniels Family Funeral Services. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
RICKETSON, DWIGHT Age 83, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 56 years of marriage, Virginia Ricketson; one daughter, Sherry Ricketson; two grandsons, Christopher and Michael Briscoe; two brothers, Russell and Douglas Ricketson; and three sisters, Peggy Buchanan, Mary Lou Smathers and Cora May Franklin. Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Zenia; and one sister, LaVerne Painter. Dwight worked in the timber industry in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, he was also a devoted family man, who loved and cherished his family and the time spent together. Friends may visit FRENCH - Westside on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m., in Springer, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Dwight at 
