SHEPPARD, NORMA ANN Beloved wife of Major General Jack Sheppard USAF (RET) passed away quietly at their home in Cedar Crest on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Mrs. Sheppard was 82 years of age. General and Mrs. Sheppard were stationed in Albuquerque from 1979 to 1981 when he was base commander at Kirtland AFB. After being promoted to Brigadier General here at Kirtland, the couple moved on to assignments in Washington D.C. and Scott AFB, IL where he became chief of staff of the military airlift command. They subsequently moved to McGuire AFB, New Jersey where he commanded the 21st Air Force. They completed 34 years of service retiring from the air staff in the Pentagon. The Sheppards would have completed 61 years of marriage in September of this year. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by her husband; son, Gregory and wife, Jutta in Cocoa Beach, FL and grandson, Christopher in CO Springs. Additionally she is survived by daughter in law, Deborah; granddaughter, Taylor and grandson, Jake in Centennial, CO. Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Dr NE, Building 2, Ste 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Norma at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
SHEPPARD, NORMA ANN Beloved wife of Major General Jack Sheppard USAF (RET) passed away quietly at their home in Cedar Crest on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Mrs. Sheppard was 82 years of age. General and Mrs. Sheppard were stationed in Albuquerque from 1979 to 1981 when he was base commander at Kirtland AFB. After being promoted to Brigadier General here at Kirtland, the couple moved on to assignments in Washington D.C. and Scott AFB, IL where he became chief of staff of the military airlift command. They subsequently moved to McGuire AFB, New Jersey where he commanded the 21st Air Force. They completed 34 years of service retiring from the air staff in the Pentagon. The Sheppards would have completed 61 years of marriage in September of this year. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by her husband; son, Gregory and wife, Jutta in Cocoa Beach, FL and grandson, Christopher in CO Springs. Additionally she is survived by daughter in law, Deborah; granddaughter, Taylor and grandson, Jake in Centennial, CO. Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Dr NE, Building 2, Ste 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Norma at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
SENFF, PAUL D. Paul D. Senff, 90, a resident of Albuquerque for 58 years, passed away on March 29th. Details and guest book available at 
SANCHEZ, ROBERT R. Age 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Becky Sanchez; sons, Ross Sanchez and Ron Sanchez; granddaughters, Roslyn Sanchez, Arika Sanchez and Andrea Sanchez; great-grand- children, Noa Sanchez, Nakea Sanchez, and Kala Sanchez. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his son, Robert A. Sanchez. Robert graduated from St. Mary's High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during both WWII and the Korean War. He was an "Atomic Veteran" and a Purple Heart Recipient. Mr. Sanchez retired as a Manager with Albertson's Grocery Store and was the former owner of Sunset Grocery. Cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 21, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW. A reception will follow. He will be interred on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 11:15 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Robert at 
PICKERING, VIRGINIA C. Virginia C. Pickering, beloved wife and mother died peacefully at her home in Tijeras, New Mexico on April 11, 2014 at the age of 96. Virginia was born in Kansas. For part of her childhood, she and her family lived in Juarez, Mexico, where her father owned silver mines. The family later moved to Arizona where she attended Bisbee High School, graduated, and worked her way through college as a switchboard operator. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in English. In 1942, she married Lt. John E. Pickering, USAF, spending her life as a military wife and mother raising their three children. She is survived by daughters, Particia Foster, husband Ronald Aparo of Denton Texas, Peggy Sumpter, husband Blake of Tijeras, New Mexico; and son, John R. Pickering of Tijeras, New Mexico. Virginia was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Albuquerque since 1989 when she and John moved to New Mexico. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the Presbyterian Healthcare Services Hospice Department and staff for their compassionate in home care of Virginia during the last months of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Nancy Floyd Hayworth Breast Cancer Foundation, 7410 Montgomery NE, Suite 204, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or The Animal Humane Society of New Mexico, 615 Virginia Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Virginia at 
O'BRIEN, WILLIAM THOMAS (WILLIE) The family of William (Willie) Thomas O'brien, beloved mijo, (son) of Sonja L. O'brien, would like to thank all friends and relatives for all their love and support during this very difficult time. Especially Father Pavloki, Toby Jaramillo, Choir, Mike Ybarra, Pallbearers, Ty Nash, Johnny Joe Naranjo, Gene Vega, Charles Gallegos, Rudy Minitrez, Manuel Pino. Special thanks to Eunice and Manuel Pino Family. A special thank you to Daniel's Family Funeral Home. Very special thank you to Gene & Joanna Vega and family and to Rudy and Geraldine Minitrez family. My mijo (son) had nothing but love for everyone. Even though I only had my mijo (son) Willie for a short time I thank my heavenly Father for that time. My mijo will always be with me in my heart. He is now my special angel in heaven. John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me. God bless everyone, Willie O'brien's Mother, Sonja L. O'brien
MORGAN, MARLENE She passed away on Dec. 11, 2013. A memorial celebration to commemorate the life of Marlene Morgan of Abq. will be held for the family and her friends on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Cremation Society, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd NE , Abq.
MOORE, PATRICK B. Patrick B. Moore, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jackie Moore; children Pat Moore and wife, Lynda, Lisa Campbell and husband, Joe, and Mike Moore and wife, Kris; eight grandchildren Ashley Cantrell and husband, Jake, J.J. Webb and husband, Max, Tori Moore and fiance, Jean Andersen, Ryan Sandoval and fiance, Sheridan Martin, Bradford Sandoval, Jessica Campbell, Tyler Moore and girlfriend, Lorraine Martinez, and Megan Moore and boyfriend, Alex Westfall; great-grandchildren Inez, Addyson, Olivia, and Izayah and many good friends. Mr. Moore served in the US Navy. Patrick owned and operated Mor-Co and Interstate Battery Companies for over 50 years. He loved to travel. He loved to golf and was a member of the Albuquerque Country Club. Patrick's life will be celebrated Saturday, April 26 at 5:00 pm at the Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna SW. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Please visit our online guestbook for Patrick at 
MONTANO, DIEGO RUY Age 47, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
MONTANO, MARY J. (GARCIA) Age 92, went to be with The Lord on April 11, 2014. Mary (called Nanny by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren), a lifelong resident of Old Town and Albuquerque's South Valley, was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Patricio (Pat) M. Montano, her parents Luisa Lopez Garcia and Ambrosio Garcia, brothers Ambrosio Jr. and Joe, sister Emma, and her grandson Kyle Almeida. Mary is survived by her daughter Patricia (Patsy) McDaniel and her husband Don, and their daughter Jennifer and son Sean; son LeRoy Montano; daughters Rebecca Baker and Elizabeth Almeida and her husband Rich. She is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer, Haley, Christopher, and Nicole; by great-grandchildren Amara, Mason, Dalton, and Tyler; and by her sister Eloisa Rozzi. Mary's mother died when Mary was just 13, placing her in the motherhood role for her younger brothers and sisters, and making her widowed father heavily dependent upon her. When Mary's sisters grew older, Mary worked outside the home for the Bluestein family. Mary, a devoted Catholic, placed her total faith in The Lord. She constantly took care of others, her own family and her extended family. Mary is well remembered for her exceptional cooking - no one ever left her table hungry! Mary could easily have been a banker - she could always stretch a limited budget to take care of many. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, April 22, at San Felipe Catholic Church in Old Town, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM the next day, Wednesday, April 23, also at San Felipe Catholic Church. A private burial for the immediate family will follow. Mary asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Parkinson Foundation or the American Cancer Society. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
MILLER, CHRISTOPHER Christopher Alfred Miller, (54), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was born on January 22, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM to his parents Alfred and Elizabeth Miller. Chris was a graduate of Manzano High School, Class of 1978 and worked at Bobby J's Yamaha for over 30 years. In his spare time he loved to hunt, go camping and ride motorcycles with family and friends. He is survived by his daughters Candace Stout (Colt) and Christen Miller; his sister Nicole Castellese (Richard); and his mother Elizabeth Miller. He was preceded in death by his father Alfred Miller. Rosary will be recited Friday, April 25, 2014, 9:30 am and Funeral Mass, 10:00 am at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave NE.
MACNINCH, JOHN D. Age 63, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away on April 12, 2014, after a short illness. He was born in Howell, Michigan on August 8, 1950, the son of Henry MacNinch and Edith Dixon MacNinch. The family moved to Belen in 1966. John graduated from Belen High School and attended Eastern New Mexico University before moving to Albuquerque to attend UNM prior to joining the Albuquerque Police Department. John retired from APD over 25 years ago and he enjoyed a long and active retirement. He loved the great outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a great cook and loved spending time with his boys, family and friends. He was a superb dart player, an awesome arm wrestler, and a champion ping pong player. John is survived by Cara, his wife of 26 years; son Doug and daughter-in-law Liz; son John (JC) and girlfriend Brittanny Brooks; brother Henry (Skip) & sister-in-law Lise; brother-in-law Mark and sister-in-law Alison; two nephews and one niece; and five great-nieces and one great-nephew. John was a very special person and he touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life in John's honor will be held at the family home on April 26 at 2:00 p.m., please text Liz Martinez at (505) 450-2328 or call her at (505) 892-0266 if you plan to join us. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Animal Humane Association or Presbyterian Hospice. Please visit our website at: 
