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COMBEST, ZELMA PEARL Age 102, a resident of Albuquerque for 19 years, went home to the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Schiller and Billie Key, both of Albuquerque; five grandchildren , Jim Key and wife, Jeanine of Albuquerque, Ronald Nauta and wife, Jerrie of Raymondsville, MO, Laura Williams and husband, Jody of Rio Rancho, NM, Cheryl Wallace and husband, Dan of Albuquerque and Diana Braswell and husband, Danny of Valley Glen, CA; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan Cox, Benjamin Broshious and wife, Monica, Matthew Key, Ronnie Nauta and wife, Cindy all of Albuquerque, Shay Lynn Williams of Rio Rancho, NM, Alysa Braswell of Valley Glen, CA, Stephanie Ellison and husband, Jason of Clovis, NM, and Shiela Martinez and husband, Aaron of Woodbridge, VA; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Alva Price and wife, Barbara of Raton, NM; many nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. Zelma was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Bill Combest; daughter, Barbara Nauta; parents, Minet and Nora Price; and siblings, Jess price, Fred Price, Beulah McCartney and Ina Price. She was born in 1911 in Sanger, TX and after graduating from Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM Zelma started her teaching career in the early thirties at Malpais, NM. She married Bill Combest, her loving husband, in 1933 and they ranched in the Kiowa Ranch area before moving to Raton in 1945, where she taught school at Koehler, NM. When the mines at Koehler closed in 1954, she taught at two elementary schools in Raton where she retired in 1974. Zelma moved to Albuquerque in 1994 to be with her daughters. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, BPW, Retired Teachers Association of New Mexico, and Hospital Auxiliary. Zelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will take place at Fairmont Cemetery in Raton, NM. Zelma's family would like to express their thanks to Montebello on Academy for the loving care they gave her for the last two and a half years. Please visit our online guestbook for Zelma at
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FLORES, MANUEL &Quot;BOOGIE&Quot; Age 44, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Saturday, April 26, 2014. He was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Flores; and three grand babies. Boogie is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Flores of the family home; his children, AnnAlicia Matlock (Brent), Brittany Ramirez (Amanda), Antonia Ramirez, Jerusalem Ramirez; his loving mother, Rachel Flores; his brother, Fred Flores, Jr. and wife Suzie; and sister, Candy (Flores) Rodriquez; his maternal grandmother, Antonia Silva; three grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Boogie will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose hearts he touched. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 4th St., NW, followed by the Service of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY (505) 898-3160
ESPINOSA, RICARDO age 93, born in Peralta, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, April 30, 2014. Mr. Espinosa is survived by his daughter, Doddie Espinosa de Ortega and husband, Carlos; son, Rickey Espinosa and wife, Christa; nine grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Espinosa was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie; daughter, Celina; and granddaughter, Stephanie. Mr. Espinosa was a member of the Catholic Church, a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII, Company C, 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion. Mr. Espinosa was the proud owner of Ric's Store on Atrisco for thirty-nine years. He loved Bingo, the Casino, Lobo Basketball, and the L.A. Dodgers. Visitation will be Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. by Carlos Ortega. Final visitation will be Monday, May 5, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas Place NE (Lomas and Tennessee) with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Timm II, Frank Timm, Mike Timm, Michael Timm Jr., Ben Timm, and Patrick Volpert. Please visit 
11/27/59 to 05/04/09 Hey sister, lookee-lookee what your youngest son did! He graduated from college, your dying wish fulfilled. To make it poignant, he did it the day before your 5th anniversary. You'd be proud of each of your sons' accomplishments. May GOD Bless All.
DOMME, KATHRYN MERCEDES known to her family and friends as Peachie, passed away on May 2, 2014 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Domme; her parents, Thomas and Lillian Kennedy of Topeka, Kansas; and her daughter-in-law Susan Domme. Peachie is survived by her brother, Ret Gen Thomas Kennedy and wife Ruth; her sister Frances "Dollie" Petr; and by her five sons: Craig, Fr. Edward Domme, Dan and wife Colleen, Tom and wife Martha, and Jack and wife Karen; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Peachie was born in Emmett, Kansas on March 29, 1925. In 1940 her family moved to Topeka, Kansas where she grew up helping in the family grocery store. She graduated from Capital Catholic High School in 1942 and then attended Business College in Topeka. Peachie and Edward were married in 1946 in Topeka and the family moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1948. Together, they raised their five sons and created a full life surrounded by family and many close friends. Peachie and Ed were members of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish from its beginning in 1953 until the present. She was very active at Assumption Church and grade school and later at St. Pius X High School. In 1961 Peachie went to work at Sandia Savings and Loan and retired as an Executive Secretary. She then earned her Real Estate Broker's license and worked in Real Estate for many years with Hooten & Stahl Realtors. In the 1970's she owned her own Home Rental and Management Agency until retirement in 1979. Peachie enjoyed bowling, golf, and was well known for her bridge play. She is especially remembered for her loving care of her husband Ed during his long illness preceding his death. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday May 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 811 Guaymas NE. Mass will be celebrated on Friday May 9, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at Assumption Parish. The family would like to thank the caregivers from Home Instead and Presbyterian Hospice for all their support and care for our mother. Please visit our online guestbook for Peachie at 
May 4, 1920 - April 21, 2004 As we loved you, so we miss you. Your memory will be with us forever. Love, The Moshers
DEMAS, GEORGE P. George P. Demas 5/4/20 - 4/21/04 Dad, not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts. Thanks, for all the good times and memories that you brought to our lives. We miss you! "HAPPY BIRTHDAY OPA!" Mary, Pattie and Jim Demas FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
COMBEST, ZELMA PEARL Age 102, a resident of Albuquerque for 19 years, went home to the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Schiller and Billie Key, both of Albuquerque; five grandchildren , Jim Key and wife, Jeanine of Albuquerque, Ronald Nauta and wife, Jerrie of Raymondsville, MO, Laura Williams and husband, Jody of Rio Rancho, NM, Cheryl Wallace and husband, Dan of Albuquerque and Diana Braswell and husband, Danny of Valley Glen, CA; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan Cox, Benjamin Broshious and wife, Monica, Matthew Key, Ronnie Nauta and wife, Cindy all of Albuquerque, Shay Lynn Williams of Rio Rancho, NM, Alysa Braswell of Valley Glen, CA, Stephanie Ellison and husband, Jason of Clovis, NM, and Shiela Martinez and husband, Aaron of Woodbridge, VA; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Alva Price and wife, Barbara of Raton, NM; many nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. Zelma was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Bill Combest; daughter, Barbara Nauta; parents, Minet and Nora Price; and siblings, Jess price, Fred Price, Beulah McCartney and Ina Price. She was born in 1911 in Sanger, TX and after graduating from Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM Zelma started her teaching career in the early thirties at Malpais, NM. She married Bill Combest, her loving husband, in 1933 and they ranched in the Kiowa Ranch area before moving to Raton in 1945, where she taught school at Koehler, NM. When the mines at Koehler closed in 1954, she taught at two elementary schools in Raton where she retired in 1974. Zelma moved to Albuquerque in 1994 to be with her daughters. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, BPW, Retired Teachers Association of New Mexico, and Hospital Auxiliary. Zelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Interment will take place at Fairmont Cemetery in Raton, NM. Zelma's family would like to express their thanks to Montebello on Academy for the loving care they gave her for the last two and a half years. Please visit our online guestbook for Zelma at 
CHAVEZ, PRISCILLA was born February 4, 1931 in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico. She passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Albuquerque at the age of 83. Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine Chavez; father, Silviano Gonzales; mother, Bernardita Gonzales; siblings, Lucille, Sally, Carmen, Helen, Louisa, Silviano, Barbara and Lizardo. She is survived by her loving family: her son, Augustine Chavez Jr.; daughter-in-law, Mirta Chavez; grandsons, Augustine Chavez III and Pablo Chavez; granddaughter, Tina Weber; great grandchildren, Tatiana, Myriah, Edwina, Pablo II and Arlene; sisters, Jane Ramirez, Jo Ann Gonzales and Irma Gonzales-Bernal. Priscilla was a beloved military wife and will be greatly missed. Services were held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 816 Broadway Blvd. SE. (Broadway and Pacific SE), on Saturday, May 3, 2014. A viewing will begin at 1:00pm, followed by the Rosary and celebration of the Funeral Mass. The Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 2:15 pm. Pallbearers will be Augustine W. Chavez III, Pablo T. Chavez, Lee Gonzales, Glen Sena, Ramon Trujillo, Jesse Lucero, Joey Sena and Martin Lucero Jr. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
CARREON, LOUIS A. &Quot;AL&Quot; Age 89, died April 28, 2014. He is survived by his children; daughter, Priscilla and husband Frank Allen of Las Cruces; and sons, Jesus "Al" Carreon of Las Cruses and Richard A. Carreon of Tucson; Grandchildren, Julie and husband David Reyes, of Las Cruces, Gina and husband Ryan Dillard, of Albuquerque, Mariah Carreon of San Diego, California, and Gabriel and Javier Carreon of Las Cruces; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Jasmine, Jade, Abryanna Carreon, and Fabian and Alyssa Reyes; sister, Olga and husband Freddie Turieta; and uncle, Juan Carreon; along with numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Mr. Carreon was born and raised in Columbus, New Mexico and graduated from Deming High School. He served our country during World War II in the United States Army Air Corp as a tail and middle gunnar on bomber airplanes in Europe. He was recalled into active duty during Korean conflict and served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for 16 years. In 1970 he earned an accounting and business degree at TVI Community College in Albuquerque. He was a member of the Catholic Church and made several treks to the Sanctuary in Chimayo, New Mexico. Services will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church and will be laid to rest at the Deming, New Mexico Cemetery on May 16, 2014. Please visit our online guestbook for Al at 
BRION, WILLIAM JAMES &Quot;BILL&Quot; Age 96, passed away in Albuquerque on April 30, 2014 after suffering a fall on Easter Sunday. He was born August 22, 1917 in Quincy, MA. Bill was a resident of NM since 1956. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Cecelia Rose Brion of Boston; his parents, Julius and Alma Jean Brion of Suffok County, MA; and three siblings, Edna, John, and Anna. He and Dorothy are survived by their three children; Kathryn Barbara Shepherd and husband Jerry of Northport, AL, Richard William Brion and wife Kathy of Albuquerque, and Gordon V. Brion M.D. and long time partner Kevin R.Towner of Palm Springs, CA. Bill is also survived by his grandchildren, Beau William Brion and Bailey Rose Brion of Albuquerque; and many other family and friends. Shortly after marriage in 1944, he volunteered for WWII. He joined the US Navy and saw active duty in the South Pacific. Bill and Dorothy moved to Albuquerque after he obtained an Engineering degree to work at Sandia Nuclear Weapons Lab where he worked for 35 years. Upon retiring he volunteered at the Albuquerque Nature Center, St. Vincent De Paul, and the Nature Conservancy. Bill was an avid train enthusiast , woodworker, and enjoyed attending the Santa Fe Opera as well as all types of live classical music. He will be greatly missed by his family and everyone who knew him. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. The Mass of Ressurection will be celebrated, Monday, May 5, 2014 at 9:00 am at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Rd NE, with entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday, May 4 from 2-3 pm at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Albuquerque Nature Center, the Nature Conservancy, and St Vincent DePaul. Please visit our online guestbook for Bill at 
BERSTLER, PHYLLIS AAGAARD Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died, April 28, 2014. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by husband, Mel Berstler of 45 years in July 1993; her sister, Lucille Sandvik and parents, Howard and Edna Aagaard. She is survived by her daughter, Linda McLaughlin; nieces, Joan Lewis, Joyce Sandvik, Lynne Martin, and Nancy Freer. Phyllis attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she majored in Spanish and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago in 1943. She met husband Mel at WGN Radio in Chicago where she was a record turner and receptionist. They married in 1948 and lived in Banning, California, Oceanside, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada before moving to Albuquerque. Phyllis co-owned Broadcast Systems Co. with Mel from 1956 to 1987 and was the office manager and bookkeeper. She loved knitting, raising African violets, playing bridge, traveling, watching NBA basketball on TV, and going to the casinos. Special thanks to Cathy Tierney, formerly with Home Instead Senior Care, all of the staff at St. Theresa Healthcare, and Ambercare Hospice. Phyllis will be deeply missed by her daughter. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis' name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Phyllis at 
