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BACA, JOSEPH (JOE) ANTHONY JR. went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 7, 1929 in Santa Rosa, NM. He was married to the love of his life, Connie for 56 years. Some of their favorite times together were spent traveling in their motor home across the US and parts of Canada. The grandkids were always thrilled to see Tata and Nana drive up in their house on wheels! Joe had many names: Dad, Tata, Uncle, Brother, Papa Bear, and Stinky. :) He was a man who felt a deep sense of responsibility to make a difference by serving his country in the Army Air Corps and serving his communities as a New Mexico State Policeman, Albuquerque City Policeman, Valencia County Under Sheriff, and Los Lunas City Councilman to name a few. He was also quite the entrepreneur, demonstrating that with the many businesses he and mom started such as Little Loans, The Fence Post, The Pawn Shop, and finally Baca's Village Insurance. Some of Joe's accomplishments include; General Manager for Seaboard Finance Company for the State of New Mexico, President and member of Rotary and a member of the Elks and American Legion. Joe is survived by his children, Carla Chambers, Joseph Baca III (Vivian), Cyndi McKay (Bob), and Maria Chrissinger (Stephen); grandchildren, James Rightley (Jenell), Michele Rightley, Cindy Bishop (Scott), Britney McKay (fiancee Aaron Straub), Samantha Baca, Morgan McKay, Natalie Baca, and John Chrissinger; great-grandchildren, Taryne, James Jr., Moriah, Noelle, and Faith Rightley, Addicyn and Payson Bishop; siblings, Laute Lucero (Florence), Cres Baca, and MaryAnn Chavez. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Connie (2007), his son Phillip (1998), and his parents Joseph Baca Sr., and Carmen Lucero. Our family would love to extend our heartfelt Gratitude to Elia Sandoval and Christina Quintana for their loving care of our father. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the San Clemente gathering room, 244 Luna Ave Los Lunas, NM. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 am at the San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Clemente Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Rightley, Stephen Chrissinger, and Jack Pittington. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit
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BELT, MARTHA SUE Age 84, also lovingly known to many as "Grannie Sue", peacefully went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Sue was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, sense of humor, and beaming smile will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Normand Belt; one son, David Belt; and infant great- granddaughter, Lila Stepter. She is survived by three children; 11 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Nana's family loved and treasured her, as she did them. Her lively spirit lives on not only in those who love her, but also in her revered hummingbirds. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Rd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Martha at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
BARRON, ELIZABETH CAMILLE We love you and miss you very much! We know that you are with the angels! Love, Dian, Johhny, Kelly, Mackey, Pauline, Charlotte, Theresa, Karl and family!
BACA, JOSEPH (JOE) ANTHONY JR. went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 7, 1929 in Santa Rosa, NM. He was married to the love of his life, Connie for 56 years. Some of their favorite times together were spent traveling in their motor home across the US and parts of Canada. The grandkids were always thrilled to see Tata and Nana drive up in their house on wheels! Joe had many names: Dad, Tata, Uncle, Brother, Papa Bear, and Stinky. :) He was a man who felt a deep sense of responsibility to make a difference by serving his country in the Army Air Corps and serving his communities as a New Mexico State Policeman, Albuquerque City Policeman, Valencia County Under Sheriff, and Los Lunas City Councilman to name a few. He was also quite the entrepreneur, demonstrating that with the many businesses he and mom started such as Little Loans, The Fence Post, The Pawn Shop, and finally Baca's Village Insurance. Some of Joe's accomplishments include; General Manager for Seaboard Finance Company for the State of New Mexico, President and member of Rotary and a member of the Elks and American Legion. Joe is survived by his children, Carla Chambers, Joseph Baca III (Vivian), Cyndi McKay (Bob), and Maria Chrissinger (Stephen); grandchildren, James Rightley (Jenell), Michele Rightley, Cindy Bishop (Scott), Britney McKay (fiancee Aaron Straub), Samantha Baca, Morgan McKay, Natalie Baca, and John Chrissinger; great-grandchildren, Taryne, James Jr., Moriah, Noelle, and Faith Rightley, Addicyn and Payson Bishop; siblings, Laute Lucero (Florence), Cres Baca, and MaryAnn Chavez. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Connie (2007), his son Phillip (1998), and his parents Joseph Baca Sr., and Carmen Lucero. Our family would love to extend our heartfelt Gratitude to Elia Sandoval and Christina Quintana for their loving care of our father. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the San Clemente gathering room, 244 Luna Ave Los Lunas, NM. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:00 am at the San Clemente Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Clemente Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Rightley, Stephen Chrissinger, and Jack Pittington. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit 
ARNOLD, BARBARA FAYE Barbara passed away on March 10, 2013 at the age of 83 years old. Barbara was born September 28, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan to Richard and Mildred Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mildred Montgomery, and her daughter, Patricia (Stevens) Yates. She is survived by her husband Harry Arnold; daughter Debbie Stephens, son Michael Arnold and wife Carole and daughter Beverly Polyard; five grandchildren, Josh Stevens, Jamie and Nic Stephens, Paul Arnold and Matt Polyard; brother Harry Montgomery and wife Cecelia; sister Ruth Vermillion; cousin (sister) Shirley Wright and husband Gerry and the remaining "dozen" cousins, also numerous nephews and nieces. Harry and Barbara were married for 63 loving years. Barbara for the majority of her life was a housewife and mom. She later had her own macrame business called Barb's HangUp. Barbara will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 16th at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd N.E. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Barbara Arnold to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, 
ARAGON, BENJAMIN Born May 17, 1945 went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Lugarda Aragon. Benjamin leaves behind son, Benjamin Aragon Jr. and wife Melissa; two daughters, Sitina Gonzalez, Jenell Aragon; four grandchildren, Aisha Gonzalez, Malaki and Mariah Aragon, and Isaac Armenta; ex-wife whom was a beloved friend; three brothers, Tommy and wife Ann, Emilio, Michael and wife Shirley; sister, Eleanor Baca. Benjamin was a wonderful, unique, caring, shy person who would give you the shirt off of his own back. He loved to watch cowboy movies and read books. Benjamin will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Viewing will be on Friday, March 15, 2013, 9:30 am - 10:30 am with funeral services to follow at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary. Interment to follow at 1:30 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Pallbearers are Tommy Aragon, Emilio Aragon, Michael Aragon, Benjamin Aragon, Malaki Aragon, Ricky Armenta. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
O'LEARY, JAMES adventurer, educator, realtor, resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away peacefully March 8, 2013, in his Albuquerque home. Jim was born on October 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Rockford, Illinois, where he attended St. Peter's Grade School and St. Thomas High School. Jim received a BA and MA from the University of Notre Dame. He married Marilyn Cacciatore in 1962 and moved to Albuquerque in 1965, where he taught in public and private schools, including the University of Albuquerque and Scandia Girls' School (Sandia Prep.) before becoming a realtor. He received a liver transplant in 1993 and became a passionate advocate for organ donation. Jim was devoted to his family, Jim O'Leary (Gina Simon) of Albuquerque and Charlie O'Leary (Lily) of Santa Fe; and his grandson, Shames O'Leary. Jim is also survived by his brother George O'Leary (Kay) of Rockford, IL; sister Trish O'Leary (Howard Treet) of Orange, CT; and Marilyn's sibling Helen Reilly and John Cacciatore (Nancy Kozikowski) of Albuquerque, and Charles Cacciatore (Teresa Leon Varela) of San Rafael, CA. Jim's sister, Kathleen Rydstrom, of St. Petersburg, FL, predecease him. A memorial service will be held at the Open Space Visitor's Center, 6500 Coors Road NW, Saturday March 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm. See the website www.dsg-art.com/Jim for directions and parking instructions. Contact: John Cacciatore 505- 349- 8779.
LOPEZ, ABENICIO RAFAEL March 15, 1924- May 22, 2012 In Loving Memory Happy Birthday Dad! Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear. Love and Miss You Every Day, Your Family and Friends
LIZAR, WANDA M. At the age of 94, a resident of Pena Blanca, NM since 1971, and a lifelong resident of NM, died Monday March 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Lizar, father, mother, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her two brothers, Jim Woods and wife Jan, Herb Woods and wife Arlene; daughter, Karen and husband Murray Lewis; three grandchildren, Theran, Aaron and Tara and their spouses; six great - grandchildren; and four great-great -grandchildren. Wanda was an amazingly strong independent woman, who loved being outdoors and with family around her. Special thanks to Patrice Harrison Ingles, Marlene Mullings, Jocelyn Jones, Tara Jones, Ashley Lewis, Katherine Lewis for their special care and attention to Wanda. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm, at Sunset Memorial Park at 924 Menaul Blvd NE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to your favorite charity. Please visit our online guestbook for Wanda at 
HUDSON-PEREA, MAXINE Age 58, joined the Angels in Heaven, Monday March 11, 2013, after her long battle with cancer. Born in Superior, AZ. An Albuquerque resident since 1972. She had a great love for nature and everyone around her. Maxine is survived by Husband, Sam; daughter, Fay Marie; mother, RoseMarie; two sisters, four brothers, severial nieces and nephews; and many friends. Her viewing will be held Saturday, March 16,2013 at Riverside Funeral Home, from 12-2:00 p.m. We ask in lieu of flowers please make a Donation to any Cancer org. or an Animal rescue org.
HOOD, ALBERT &Quot;AL&Quot; HARPER Aug. 19, 1942- March 12, 2013 Age 70, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 19, 1942 in Las Cruces, the son of Max Harper and Pauline (Kester) Hood. Albert, known as Al was called to heaven. Known to many as a great husband, father, brother and friend. We will all miss him greatly. "Rest easy my son for you are in your Father's arms." Al leaves behind his wife, Arlene Hood; sons, Max Hood and wife, Becky, Gaylan Hood and wife, Dana, Matthew Hood; great-niece, Sandra; sisters, Gerrie Rector and husband, Paul and JoAnna Carleton and husband, Bob; seven grandchildren and many dear friends. Al was preceded in death by his first wife, Charlotte Hood and his parents, Max and Pat Hood. A funeral service for Al will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E Ute in Farmington with Al's family conducting the service. Burial will be 11 a.m. on Monday, March 18, in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. A reception will follow the grave side service at the home of JoAnna Carleton, 201 Calle Del Fugeo in Albuquerque. Donations are being accepted to help the family with burial expenses at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home in Farmington. Al's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at 
ESQUIBEL, EMILIO JUAN JR. Age 87 was called home by his Lord Jesus Christ on March 11, 2013. He was a strong, compassionate, concerned, loyal, sincere, determined, and hard working man that loved his family and the Lord above all things. He served our country honorably in the U. S. Navy in WWII on the USS Kassan Bay, during the Atlantic Theater seeing action off the coast of Spain and France; clearing the beaches at the battle of Normandy; as an aircraft mechanic and gunners mate. He was known as a "man's man". He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 57 years Helen Gallegos Esquibel; father Emilio Esquibel Sr. and mother Libradita Tafoya Esquibel; his father and mother-in-law, Perfecto Gallegos and Eloisa Rivera Gallegos; his sons Larry Gillen and Michael Esquibel; his sisters and brothers Grace Esquibel Sr., Grace Cora Esquibel, Alfred Esquibel, Ted Esquibel, Juanita Garcia. He is survived by his children Lawrence E. Esquibel and wife Patricia; daughters Sylvia Gillen, Rita Sanchez and husband Billy. He is also survived by his grandchildren Melissa Barela and husband Joseph, Nicole Vallejos and husband Jacob, Jonathan Esquibel, David Esquibel, Allen Gillen and wife Cheri, Bruce Gillen and wife Andrea, Chris Gillen and wife Michelle, Billy Joe Sanchez and wife Liz, Cruzita Sanchez-Holguin and husband Conrad, Carmelita Fryar and husband Eric, and Francisco Sanchez and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Julia Herrera, Tina Odom and husband Charles, Charlie Esquibel and wife Jeannie, Alfonso Esquibel and wife Eleanor, Benny Esquibel and wife Deborah. Public viewing will be held at Rogers Chapel in Las Vegas, NM, Sunday afternoon March 17, 2013 starting at 1:30 pm. Rosary will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Las Vegas, NM. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 9:00 am Monday, March 18, 2013 also at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with Father George V. Salazar as celebrant. Interment will take place at 2:15 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery where both Emilio and Helen will be laid to rest. Pallbearers are grandsons, Joseph Barela, Jonathan Esquibel, Chris Gillen, Billy Joe and Francisco Sanchez and great-nephew Cisco Vega. Honorary Pallbearers, David Esquibel and Jacob Vallejos. Please visit our website: 
DOKOUZIAN, SIMON MICHAEL Age 18, passed away in Chandler, AZ on March 12, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Albuquerque, NM, Simon attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Rio Rancho, NM. As an avid participant of outdoor activities, he enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing and skiing with his family and enjoyed the indoor activity of video games Simon is survived by his loving parents, Michael and Janet and by his older brother, Zachary; along with his grandparents, Bob and Kathy Lento of New Jersey and Marguerite O'Brien of Florida and Jack Dokouzian of Ohio as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a 9:30 AM Rosary and a 10:00 AM Memorial Mass at St. Steven's Catholic Church, 24827 S. Dobson Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Ryan House, 110 W. Merrell Street, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85103 would be very greatly appreciated.
