ALEXANDER, JOHN &Quot;BIG JOHN&Quot; Age 43, a resident of Albuquerque, born on May 6, 1970, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Rosemary Alexander, his grandparents, Juan and Susie Martinez and grandson, Baby Michael Borrego. He is survived by his wife, Andrea; ex-wife, Suzanne Saiz; children, Raymond Baca, Janice Alexander and husband Joseph Flores, Tony Alexander and Johnny Alexander, Jr. "JonJon"; step-children, Michael, Jessica and Erick Borrego; grandchildren, Zenity Flores, Elias Ray Baca and Samuel Ray McGuiness; brother, Charles Alexander; mother- in-law, Lucy Romero; in-laws, David Romero, Cristina and Robert Flores, Lee and Gloria Romero, Bernadette and Martin Trujillo, Cynthia Romero, Debra Romero and Robert Romero as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at Heaven Bound Ministries, 4311 12th St. NW, on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 6:00pm. Reception to follow at Church Hall. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
GALLEGOS, SANDRA L. IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS, MISSING YOU THEN, NOW, AND FOREVER. WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS, YOUR SISTER JENNY. REST IN PEACE MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER, TILL WE MEET AGAIN.
FERGUSON, SHIRLENE ANN Age 68, was surrounded by her family when she passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, March, 21st, 2014. A native of Elgin, Texas, she resided in New Mexico since 1983. Shirlene is preceded in death by her husband, Will Ferguson, who passed away last May. She is survived by son, Jason Ferguson & wife, Yvonne of Honolulu, HI; her son David Ferguson and wife, Alina of Albuquerque, NM; her daughter Cathy Ferguson and husband J Harden of Albuquerque, NM; and by her three loving grandchildren, Audrey, Chelsi, and Madelyn. She is also survived by her brother Gary Johnson and wife, Barbara of Austin, TX. Shirlene grew up on a family farm near Elgin, Texas. She attended Elgin High School where she graduated as the salutatorian in 1963. Shirlene's calling in life was teaching. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelor's in Education and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Special Education from Texas A&M University. Her passion for teaching and working with children and youth spanned over four decades in three different states and included teaching classes from Kindergarten through 12th grade. "Steadfast and selfless" are words that have been used to best describe Shirlene. She is remembered as always putting the needs of her family and others before the needs of her own. Whether it was working to support her husband through years of professional school, or raising her three children, Shirlene filled any role that was needed. Simply stated, she was the engine that kept the family running. Dedicated to her children's life foundations, she was as much a teacher outside the classroom as she was inside it. She not only taught her children right from wrong, but she also showed them how to truly love and led them to their relationship with Christ. In her retired years, nothing gave her more enjoyment than playing with her three grandchildren and seeing the world as they did. Friends are welcome to attend a visitation to be held at FRENCH - Lomas on Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28th, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Christ United Methodist Church or the Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio, Texas. Please visit our online guestbook for Shirlene Ferguson at 
ARAGON, JOSEPH &Quot;JOE&Quot; 1926 - 2014 Joseph "Joe" Aragon, age 87, a resident of Belen, NM passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he participated as a Lector and was a homebound Eucharistic Minister. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He taught at Los Lunas High School for 35 years. Joe taught English, Drama, Speech and Debate. He was also a local car salesman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Beatrice Sanchez Aragon; and parents, Telesfor and Leduvina Aragon. Joe is survived by his loving children, Anna and husband, Richard Espinoza, Kenny Aragon, Robert and wife, Sharon Aragon, Rick Aragon, Lorraine and husband, Andres Silva, Marty and wife, Yvonne Aragon, Susan and husband, Kenny Peter and Darleen Aragon and husband, Reggie Chavez; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John S. Aragon. A Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Thursday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will be held at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Crosby, Dominic and Martin Aragon, Tony and Brendan Wilson and Tim Montoya. Sign Joe's online tribute at 
WRIGHT, LYDIA EUNICE COSTALES Of Albuquerque, age 94, passed away March 22, 2014. She is survived by her cherished children Lydia Madeline Gray, Gilbert (Sheila) Wright, Gene Wright, and Joey (Janice) Wright. She was a devoted grandmother to Diane Gray, Donna Vargas, Alec Wright, and Patricia Wright; great-grandmother to three; great-great-grandmother to two. A Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 29, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at El Buen Samaritano, United Methodist Church, 700 Granite Avenue NW, Albuquerque. Friends are welcome to gather at 2:30 p.m. for visitation. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Lydia at 
TIKKANEN, GREGORY I. Gregory I. Tikkanen, of Albuquerque, NM was born December 7, 1965 and died January 21, 2014. Greg attended St. Mary's Elementary School and Highland High School. Greg suffered from schizophrenia since the age of 17. Reclusive, but pleasant, he preferred walking about Albuquerque, rather than be confined to any one place. People who knew Greg recall him as intelligent and polite. He was our son and our brother and he is missed. Gregory never married, had no children, and is survived by Samuel Tikkanen, his father; Maria Tikkanen, his mother; and his sisters Nadine Tikkanen, Stasia Tyner Tikkanen, and Lara Tikkanen Reising. Interment of his ashes will be held on March 27, 2014 at 11:00 am at Fairview Cemetery.
SILVA, JOSE D. Jose D. Silva, born November 19, 1922, departed this life on March 24, 2014. He was born to Manuel and Teodora Silva in Lemitar, NM and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, on March 1993; and brothers: Ismael Silva and Gabriel Silva. They were married in July 1946. He is survived by his son, Manuel and his partner, Sandy Adams; daughters: Ellen and husband John Wilson, Margaret and husband Pat J. Velarde, Paulette and husband Gilbert Jefferson, and Christina [Tina] Silva; nine granddaughters: Jennifer, Elena, Amanda, Alicia, Melanie, Jessica, Carmen, Spirit Rae and Sara; grandsons: Kenny and Jared; great-granddaughters: Marisa, Anais, JoAnne, Gabriella, and one on-the-way; great-grandsons: Isaiah and Deven; brothers: Adolfo and wife Maria Eugenia Silva of El Paso, TX; Ramon and wife Emena Silva of Brownwood, TX; Pete and wife Carmen Silva of Socorro, NM and Valentin and wife Jeanette Silva of Mountainair, NM; sister, Lolita Frederick of California; and many nieces and nephews. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, joined the U.S. Postal Service in February 1948 and retired in February 1986. Jose's Life Celebration will begin on Thursday, March 27, 2014 with a Viewing at Salazar Mortuary from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. with Rosary to follow at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (4020 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110), at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, with interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Armijo, Phillip Armijo, Cecilio Silva, Oscar Silva, Paul Maron, Robert Ayres and Mark Carrillo. Please visit Jose's online guestbook at 
ROZZELL, ROBERT LEE MAJ. (RET.) US ARMY Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Rozzell; his children, Robert Bruce Rozzell, Stephen Lee Rozzell, Paul Allen Rozzell, and Patricia Jane Hanson. He was a grandfather to Kaitlin Nicole Rozzell and Matthew Vincent Rozzell. He also leaves behind his sister, Gloria Brillhart of Taylor Michigan; as well as many other loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. A private interment will occur at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at 
LOPEZ-LITTELL, ANGELINA MARGARET 3/27/63 - 12/6/93 In Loving Memory Happy Birthday Sister! In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a special place No one could ever fill. Love, Your Family
