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PEREZ, RICHARD &Quot;WEDO&Quot; B. 1937-2013 Age 75, a resident of Tome, NM passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed going to yard sales with the love of his life. He restored cars, and had a numerous collection of cars. Richard was self-employed as a brick mason. But most of all he loved spending time with his family. Even though sometimes he wasn't feeling well, if you asked him how are you Dad or Grandpa his response was "fair to midlen". We will miss and love you. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Dolores Benavidez Perez; son, Chris Perez; grandson, Joey Martinez; a very special uncle, Jimmy Benavidez; and many aunts and uncles. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Carmen; children, Richard Perez Jr. and wife, Kathryn, Dolores Marquez and husband, Dennis, Sarah Perez and companion, Cesar, Gene Perez and wife, Bernadette, Cathy Casaus and husband, Leroy and Carmela Martinez and husband, Paul J; 19 grandchildren, Melissa and Michael Perez, Leanne and Johnathan Marquez, Phillip and Anita Perez, Marcella, Carlos and Armando Piro, Annabelle, Gene, Derek and Thomas Perez, Elias and Amanda Casaus, Alyssa and Alexis Tafoya, Angelo and Angelica Martinez; 10 great-grandchildren, Elijah and Andres Perez, Zaiden Marquez, Christian and LaRae Duran, Azariah Jones, Trinity Perez, Joseph, Francisco and Dominic Martinez; siblings, Ray Perez and wife, Tina, Rudy Perez and wife, Eloisa, Tony Perez and wife, Becky, Lawrence Perez and wife, Roberta, Albert Perez, Raymond Perez and wife, Yvonne and Felipe Gallegos. He is also survived by his special dogs, Sassy and Rex. All services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, beginning with a viewing on Sunday, March 17, at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Perez, Johnathan Marquez, Carlos Piro, Phillip Perez, Little Gene Perez, Elias Casaus and Alyssa Tafoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his other grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Sign Richard's online register book at
www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
SHANNON, DOLORES P. 1935-2013 age 78, a resident of Los Lunas, NM has continued her journey on to heaven on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, to Earle and Vera Padilla. She moved to Los Lunas in 1971. She was an active member of San Clemente Catholic Church. Dolores started the bereavement community and was captain of the Los Lunas Catholic Daughters. She was always there for a helping hand and a smile. Dolores was also a golfer and had three holes in one and set up golf tournaments. Dolores is survived by her loving son, Earl Ortega; children of the love of her life, Don Shannon, Kitty, Mike and Pat Shannon; and her sister, Patricia Padilla. All services will be held at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas, on Monday, March 18, beginning with a viewing at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. Sign Dolores' online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
SEDILLO, ALBERT &Quot;WEDO&Quot; Passed into spirit at the age of 75 on March 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife Peggy; brothers, Eddie and Minnie Sedillo, Junior and Ronnie Sedillo, Mark and Delia Sedillo; sisters, Susan and Gilbert Miera, Katie and Chris Salazar, Eva and Richard Vargas; sister-in-law Nancy Sedillo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Aurelio Sedillo Sr.; his mother Garvelita Sedillo and brother Max Sedillo. Rosary will be held at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr Sw at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013. Funeral mass will be at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 also at Holy Family Church.
SCHULTZ, JEAN MARIE Was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Las Vegas, N.M., to Eugene and June Pulliam. She died March 12, 2013, in Bayfield, Colo., where she lived for the past seven years. She had moved to Bayfield from West Linn, Ore., where she lived for 32 years. While raising her two children she volunteered with the American Cancer Society as unit president, various West Linn Lutheran church organizations, including the Luther League, school PTA, and had a successful seamstress business. Her passion in later years was learning and doing Navajo weaving. One of her first weavings was of Mt. Hood; she felt that mountains gave her strength. She fought cancer for 20 years before being taken by it. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ted Schultz of Bayfield, two children: Ted Schultz of West Linn, Ore., and Erica York of Knoxville, Tenn., and five grandchildren. There will be a private family gathering to place her cremains in the columbarium in the Bayfield Pine River Cemetery. If you care to make a memorial contribution in Jean's name, please make it to the American Cancer Society.
SANCHEZ, HELEN M. Age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 23, 1944, to Ernesto and Dominica Sanchez. Helen was a member of the Sacred Heart and St. Vincent De Paul. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ernesto and Dominica, brothers; Joe (Sonny) Sanchez, and Victor (Bert) Sanchez. Helen is survived by her children; Caroline (Gordy) Valdez, Robert Valdez, Ellen Perea, brothers; Lawrence Sanchez, Ralph Sanchez, sisters; Dolores Maestas, Catalina Sanchez, Dora Garcia, grandparents; Theodoro Lopez, and Avreila Lopez, aunts; Margart Pena, and Georgia Sena, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Monday, March 18, 2013 in the Chapel of Angels at Garcia Mortuary, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Rosary to be recited on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Chapel of Angels at Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at San Jose Parish of Albuquerque, 2401 Broadway Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:00 am. Internment will take place at Mt. Calvary following service. Pallbearers will be Joe Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, Anthony Contreras Jr., Richard Sandoval, Dezi Chavarria, and Ernest Encee. Honorary pallbearers are Richard (Dickie) Sanchez. Helen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
REDIGER, G. LLOYD Was born on May 4, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. and transitioned peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He will be deeply missed by his spouse, Vera, and his California family, Rich, Heather, Katherine and Sarah. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, United Theological Seminary and pursued a doctoral degree in religion and psychology, at Chicago Theological Seminary and the University of Chicago. He was ordained to pastoral ministry by the Presbytery of the Twin Cities, MN and was pastor at North Como Presbyterian church. Lloyd served as Pastoral Counselor to clergy and their families, founding and directing the Office of Pastoral Services under the aegis of the Wisconsin Conference of Churches. Lloyd authored seven books and monthly journal columns. He led seminars and was a trainer for command chaplains of the Air Force. His military duty was served in Korea. Lloyd loved words, music and nature where God's Light resides. Memorial Services will be held at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte Blvd. N.E. on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. N.E. ABQ., 87110, or Ghost Ranch, 401 Old Taos Highway, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. N.W. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
PEREZ, RICHARD &Quot;WEDO&Quot; B. 1937-2013 Age 75, a resident of Tome, NM passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed going to yard sales with the love of his life. He restored cars, and had a numerous collection of cars. Richard was self-employed as a brick mason. But most of all he loved spending time with his family. Even though sometimes he wasn't feeling well, if you asked him how are you Dad or Grandpa his response was "fair to midlen". We will miss and love you. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Dolores Benavidez Perez; son, Chris Perez; grandson, Joey Martinez; a very special uncle, Jimmy Benavidez; and many aunts and uncles. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Carmen; children, Richard Perez Jr. and wife, Kathryn, Dolores Marquez and husband, Dennis, Sarah Perez and companion, Cesar, Gene Perez and wife, Bernadette, Cathy Casaus and husband, Leroy and Carmela Martinez and husband, Paul J; 19 grandchildren, Melissa and Michael Perez, Leanne and Johnathan Marquez, Phillip and Anita Perez, Marcella, Carlos and Armando Piro, Annabelle, Gene, Derek and Thomas Perez, Elias and Amanda Casaus, Alyssa and Alexis Tafoya, Angelo and Angelica Martinez; 10 great-grandchildren, Elijah and Andres Perez, Zaiden Marquez, Christian and LaRae Duran, Azariah Jones, Trinity Perez, Joseph, Francisco and Dominic Martinez; siblings, Ray Perez and wife, Tina, Rudy Perez and wife, Eloisa, Tony Perez and wife, Becky, Lawrence Perez and wife, Roberta, Albert Perez, Raymond Perez and wife, Yvonne and Felipe Gallegos. He is also survived by his special dogs, Sassy and Rex. All services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tome, beginning with a viewing on Sunday, March 17, at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Monday, March 18, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Tome Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Perez, Johnathan Marquez, Carlos Piro, Phillip Perez, Little Gene Perez, Elias Casaus and Alyssa Tafoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his other grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Sign Richard's online register book at 
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.
MCDONALD, JACQUELINE M.D. Age 87, passed away Thursday March 7, 2013. Dr. McDonald was raised in Albuquerque during the 1930's while her father was head of the Albuquerque VA hospital. She recalled riding horses on the VA grounds during her youth. She graduated from Marquette Medical School in 1950 -one of eight females in a class of 92 medical students. Dr. McDonald trained in California completing her radiology residency at the VA Hospital in San Francisco, California. She then completed one year of additional training at Children's Hospital in San Francisco. Dr. McDonald was an Assistant Professor of Radiology at UNM from 1973 until 1980. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Her urn will be interred in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. McDonald is remembered as a sensitive, caring, and dedicated individual. Please visit our online guestbook for Dr. McDonald at 
MARTINEZ, ROSITA C. Age 76, went home to our Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Rosita is survived by daughter, Debbie Flores; sons, Adrian Christopher Martinez, Andrew Martinez and companion Angie Duran, Chris Houston; grandchildren, Andrenna, Adriana and husband Joe, Gabriel, Johnny, Santana, Marina; brothers, Flemie Chavez and wife Diane, Robert Chavez and wife Charolette Marie; sisters, Andrea Ortiz and husband Edward, Katie Chavez Jones; great-grandchildren, Joesph, Jonathan, Antonio, Arturo, Valerie. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 4:30 pm, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Bernalillo, NM, where the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 5:00 pm. Urn Bearer will be Orlando Mondragon. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery, Bernalillo, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
MAESTAS, GLORIA a longtime resident of Albuquerque went home to be with the Lord, March 15, 2013. She was born October 13, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Maestas retired from Presbyterian Hospital. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved to go watch softball games with her son and grandchildren. She is survived by seven children, Gloria Ann Armenta and companion, Miguel Gonzales, Victor Martinez and wife, Sonia, Theresa Archuleta and husband, David, Tony Maestas, Debby DeBarry and husband, Daryel, and Sally Lopez, all of Albuquerque, NM, and Mary Montano and husband, Victor Sr. of Los Chavez, NM. She was a devoted mother that took an active role in raising her one grandson; and three granddaughters whom she raised as her own: Porfirio Maestas, Alyssa Chavez, Maribel Chavez and Maya Bustamante, all of Albuquerque, NM; Fifteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Theresa Lucero, Nora Vargas and husband, Nick, and Georgia Atencio; brothers, Willie Martinez and wife, Louise, Benny Martinez and wife, Mary, Joe Martinez and wife, Sylvia, and Richard Baca; and numerous other relatives and friends. Gloria will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Maestas was preceded in death by her husband, Salomon Maestas; parents, Jose and Josefita Martinez; step son-in-law, Ben Lopez; great-grandson, Julian Reyes; five sisters and six brothers. A viewing will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University, 1111 University Blvd., NE, with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 19 at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Avenue, SW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Porfirio Maestas, Mario Maestas, Xavier Martinez, Alejandro Reyes, Alyssa Chavez, Maribel Chavez, Mercedez Maestas and Lawrence Saiz. Honorary pallbearers will be Loretta Reyes, Andres Maestas and Maya Bustamante. Please visit our online guestbook for Gloria at 
