CHOUINARD, CONSUELO MEYER (TINY) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7). Consuelo (Tiny) Meyer Chouinard passed to the Promised Land May 7, 2014 just as she lived her life, with dignity, grace and gentle strength. She had an immense spirit and brought love and joy to all around her. Connie lit up a room with her contagious smile and had a joyful, vibrant presence. Her selfless nature and faith in God knew no bounds. Born in El Rito, NM March 6, 1926 Connie was raised in Las Vegas, NM. Connie held education in high esteem; attending Historic Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and completed her High School education from Benjamin Franklin HS in Los Angeles. Further studies included Behavioral Science and Education from Loretto College in Denver, Highlands University, and the University of New Mexico. She was awarded a Bachelors and a Master's Degree. She was an original employee in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Connie had a profound influence on NM youth, initially teaching Special Education, then Elementary Education for 33 years with APS. After retiring she was a substitute teacher and served as docent for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. She appreciated Arts and Culture, enjoyed playing the piano, and was a regular patron of Popejoy Hall events. She was an avid UNM Lobo fan. In the presence of God, Connie has now joined her son Richard and her parents Charles and Eloisa Meyer. Connie is survived by children, Donelle Murphy, David Chouinard, Patrice Wendlick (Scott), Lisa Chouinard (Steve), Victoria Chouinard, daughter-in-law Chris Chouinard, and stepson Mark Chouinard. Siblings, Marian Ackerman of Las Vegas, NM, Charles Meyer (Eda Mae) of Sun City, AZ, and Julius Meyer (Connie) of Albuquerque. 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. "There is no death when one sees the foreverness of existence, the oneness, as an expression and offshoot from the main source of being- the very mind of God. Mortal time on earth is a vital training school. Death is but a gentle transition from one life to another. Of times it appears a trick of fate or a great tragedy but truly it's a glorious mission into eternity. Excerpt from "There Is No Death", Marian Ackerman. Rosary May 15 6:00 pm, and Mass of Christian Burial May 16, 9:15 at Sangre de Christo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
CHOUINARD, CONSUELO MEYER (TINY) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7). Consuelo (Tiny) Meyer Chouinard passed to the Promised Land May 7, 2014 just as she lived her life, with dignity, grace and gentle strength. She had an immense spirit and brought love and joy to all around her. Connie lit up a room with her contagious smile and had a joyful, vibrant presence. Her selfless nature and faith in God knew no bounds. Born in El Rito, NM March 6, 1926 Connie was raised in Las Vegas, NM. Connie held education in high esteem; attending Historic Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and completed her High School education from Benjamin Franklin HS in Los Angeles. Further studies included Behavioral Science and Education from Loretto College in Denver, Highlands University, and the University of New Mexico. She was awarded a Bachelors and a Master's Degree. She was an original employee in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. Connie had a profound influence on NM youth, initially teaching Special Education, then Elementary Education for 33 years with APS. After retiring she was a substitute teacher and served as docent for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. She appreciated Arts and Culture, enjoyed playing the piano, and was a regular patron of Popejoy Hall events. She was an avid UNM Lobo fan. In the presence of God, Connie has now joined her son Richard and her parents Charles and Eloisa Meyer. Connie is survived by children, Donelle Murphy, David Chouinard, Patrice Wendlick (Scott), Lisa Chouinard (Steve), Victoria Chouinard, daughter-in-law Chris Chouinard, and stepson Mark Chouinard. Siblings, Marian Ackerman of Las Vegas, NM, Charles Meyer (Eda Mae) of Sun City, AZ, and Julius Meyer (Connie) of Albuquerque. 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. "There is no death when one sees the foreverness of existence, the oneness, as an expression and offshoot from the main source of being- the very mind of God. Mortal time on earth is a vital training school. Death is but a gentle transition from one life to another. Of times it appears a trick of fate or a great tragedy but truly it's a glorious mission into eternity. Excerpt from "There Is No Death", Marian Ackerman. Rosary May 15 6:00 pm, and Mass of Christian Burial May 16, 9:15 at Sangre de Christo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
CAMPBELL, DORA LORRAINE &Quot;SISSY&Quot; Dora Lorraine "Sissy" Campbell, of Roswell, NM, died on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 91. She was born on October 12, 1922 in Englewood, CO to George Arnold Seastone and Dora Helen Seastone. She graduated from Englewood High School in 1940 and attended the University of Denver. In 1942 she married William E. Core, and together they had one child, Andrew B. Core of Albuquerque, NM. Together they traveled as an Air Force family for 33 years. Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death in 1982. Lorraine found happiness again, and married Roy M. Campbell in 1984, increasing the number of family members she loved with his two children, Wallace Campbell of Roswell, NM and Martha Jaramillo of Las Cruces, NM. Her second husband, Roy, preceded her in death in 2002. During WWII and when Bill was away on temporary duty, Lorraine worked as a telephone operator for both Mountain Bell and Montgomery Wards. She was a long term volunteer for the Eastern NM Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Store in Roswell, NM. She served as a dedicated a member of the Episcopal Church's altar guild in each parish she belonged to. She spent 36 years being a summer season resident of Creede, CO. There, she was as a diligent bridge player and bird watcher. She was preceded in death by her parents; as well as both of her husbands; her sister-in-law, Loraine Seaston; her son-in-law, Chris Jaramillo; and her beloved daughter-in-law, Nancy A. Core. Lorraine is survived by her son, Andy; her brother, Don A. Seastone; her cousin raised as a brother, John R. Spangler and his wife, Barbara; her two beloved grandchildren, Jane A. Core Yatzeck of Williamsburg, VA and Susan B. Core of Albuquerque, NM; three great-grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, and Naomi; and her step family, Wally, Martha, Amanda, Ryan, Tucker, and Lottie. Contrary to her wishes of "just throw me in the river", there will be two services celebrating her memory. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael and All Angel's Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a mass held in her memory at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Creede, CO on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lorraine's name to the Nature Conservancy. Please visit our online guestbook for Lorraine at 
AMUNDSON, VICTORIA (VICKI) age 61, passed away on May 1, 2014. She grew up in Phoenix, AZ, where she met her surviving husband of 33 yrs, David. Vicki and David moved to Albuquerque in August of 1981, where Vicki loved the change of seasons. Vicki had many jobs working for the phone company (Mountain Bell/Qwest/Dex) and retired after 30 years of service. She loved the outdoors, gardening, cooking, arts and crafts and taking care of the family dog, Maxwell. She was a giving soul with a heart of gold. She was truly loved by her family and touched the hearts of all who met and got to know her. She was preceded by her mother's death, Vivian Dominguez. She is survived by father Raymond; brothers Norbert, Kenny; and sister Tami. Cremation has taken place and a private gathering will be held in Phoenix for family on the 17th of May. A very causal gathering will be held in Albuquerque at the Barley Room Tavern on May 22nd, from 5 to 7 pm, for friends and ex-coworkers. Thoughts of her memory can be sent to her Facebook page.
ROUSE, W. H. &Quot;BILL&Quot; age 77, passed away suddenly on Friday May 9th. Bill was born July 28, 1936 in Lancaster, PA. He graduated from Marion High in 1954 and received a BA in Economics from Emory and Henry College in 1959. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Barbara in 1955. They lived together in Roanoke, VA before relocating to Albuquerque in 1969. Bill was a highly respected agent and manager with Mutual of New York for 50 years. During his career he was celebrated at over 30 honor clubs. He was also a very talented golfer winning many golf tournaments throughout New Mexico. He loved to travel with his wife and family. Bill always felt his greatest accomplishment was his family. The love and pride he had for his wife, children, and grandchildren was known and felt by all. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara and his two children Becky Cash (Kenny) of Pueblo, CO and Bill Jr. (Renee) of Brighton, CO. He is also survived by his granddaughter Amy (Adam) Hill of Northglenn, CO; his two grandsons Adam and Joe Rouse; two great-granddaughters Gianna and Sidney Hill; and niece Martha (Rick) Dyke of Albuquerque. A memorial will be held at a later date, details to follow.
RODRIGUEZ, TONY Tony left to be with our Lord and Savior on May 8, 2014. Survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Amy; his children Marcus, Donovan, Alaundra, Robin, Melissa, Phillip, and Steven; his mother Jessie Dunn; his grandmother Josephine Rodriguez; his brother Bobby (Robert) Rodriguez; sister Lori Lynn Rodriguez and niece Jazlynn. Grandchildren Miguel, Zorion, Charlie, Madison, Emma, Eladio, Nathan, and Sincere; son-in-laws Michael, Jacob, and Pablo. Many aunts, uncles,cousins, and friends who loved him dearly! A memorial service will be held at his home, 11308 San Jaciengo, Albuquerque, Saturday, May 17th at 2pm. Contact phones Amy 203-1355 and Robert 453-4219.
PUGH, HORACE (BUTCH) E. age 65, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Adrian, Michigan, passed away May 11, 2014. Mr. Pugh is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Stephanie; three children, Julia Pugh and wife, Dawn, Debra Pugh, Richard B. Pugh and wife, Devonne; two grandchildren, Paige Lowe, Jerald Lowe and wife Danielle; three great-grandchildren, Jaylan, Maddy, and Wesley; one aunt, Esther Fretwell; lifelong best friend, Gary Krohn, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family members. Mr. Pugh is preceded in death by his father, Richard E. Pugh; mother, Arlene Barnes; step father, Benjamin Barnes; daughter, Pamela Pugh. Mr. Pugh was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. M.C. serving during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed playing tennis and enjoyed all sports. Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 16, 2014 at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:00 p.m.. Private burial will take place at a later date. Please visit 
PIRO, CAROLINE (CARRIE) Age 83, resident of NM since 1970 died Sunday, May 11, 2014. She is survived by daughters and son in laws, Sheri and Rich Walls, Sandra and Steve Bosserman, Carol Mathews, Deb Pohl; grandchildren Matt and Jessica Walls, Kelly Walls, Marla and Dave Sievers, Angela Maes, James Montano Jr., Heather White, Tom and Yanti Pohl, Eddie and Berna Pohl; great grandchildren Gabrielle Sievers, Tyler Prinz, Justin Maes, Ryan Maes, Destiny White, Jazmine Pohl, Nickalas Pohl. Caroline was preceded in death by her husband H. Edward Piro and her daughter Cathy J. Riley. Services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014, 3:30 p.m. at FRENCH - Rio Rancho. A reception to follow services. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to PMS Hospice Center 1400 Chama Ave Santa Fe, NM 87505-3372. FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000
PEDIGO, WILLIAM "BILL" Age 75, a resident of Albuquerque and Dixon, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bernadette; daughter, Julie and her husband, Frank Archuleta of Albuquerque; son, William and wife, Judy of Tijeras; five grandchildren, Maggie Pedigo, Stephanie Cloven, Violet Pedigo, Chris Archuleta, and Michael Pedigo; five great-grandchildren, James T. Hopper, Robert Cloven, Leryssa, Lexxya, and Lysee Lovato; brother, Charleston Pedigo of Tijeras; and his extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Diane Bryant of West Virginia and Sandra Wurdemann of Colorado Springs. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was loved by all. Bill served with the 82nd Airborne Special Forces. At the age of 21, Bill joined the Albuquerque Fire Department and retired in 1986 as District Chief. Following retirement, he was the Chief of the Dixon Volunteer Fire Department for three years. He was a true firefighter. A Firefighters Funeral will be held Friday, May 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
WRIGHT, PATRICIA JANE Patricia J. Wright, Age 76, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. She was a retiree from Los Alamos National Labs. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Don Wright; son John; step-sons, Greg and Don; grandchildren, Clark, Nathan, Elizabeth, Chris, and Joe; great-grandchildren, Christian and Giuliana. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm, at FRENCH - Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE. Albuquerque, NM 87108 or 
MURRAY, DOROTHY JUNE Dorothy June Murray passed away on May 13, 2014 at the age of 80. Born June 19, 1933 in Espanola, NM, Dorothy grew up in Del Norte, Colorado. In 1955 she married her high school sweetheart, Wally Murray. In 1959 she and her husband moved to Albuquerque with their first child, and soon had their second. Albuquerque was where they made their home and reared their family. After 59 years of marriage Dorothy is survived by her husband, Wally; her two children, Laird Murray and Linnea Murray, and her two grandchildren, Chance Semones and Kili Murray, as well as her brother and sisters, nieces and nephews. Dorothy has enjoyed being a homemaker, mother and wife, and has always loved her family and friends, birds, flowers, music, visiting their cabin in Colorado, and so much more. Her family will be having a get together in remembrance of Dorothy at 1:00 pm on Sunday May 18, 2014 at 10808 Bellamah NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Dorothy at 
MARTINEZ, EDWINA MARIA born on October 26, 1927 and went to be with the Lord, her parents and grandson on May 6, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Medardo Martinez; children, Julian (Diana), Carmen (Tony), Johnny (Yolanda) and Sarah (Richard); 15 grandchildren; 35 great- grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She is loved by all her extended family. Services will be at San Clemente Church in Los Lunas on May 16, 2014. Visitation at 8:30 am, Rosary at 9:30 am and Mass at 10:00 am.
LOPEZ, RITA 1923 - 2014 Rita Lopez passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Gentiva Hospice in Albuquerque following a short illness. She would have been 91 next week. Rita was born in Belen, New Mexico, on May 18, 1923, to the late Antimo and Concepcin Hidalgo Ulibarri. At a very young age her family including her younger sister Paulette, moved to Torrington, Wyoming, where she graduated from Torrington High in 1941. She met her husband-to-be, Manuel Lopez right after WWII, as he was fulfilling a promise to his mother, Aurelia Lopez, to stop on his way home to visit her close friend, Concepcin Ulibarri. They fell in love and were married in Torrington shortly thereafter. Manuel started a business in Belen; Rita was a practicing beautician for a short while until she decided to stay home to raise her children. Once the children were grown, and Manuel retired from his business, Rita and Manuel moved to Grants where they remained until returning to their home in Adelino in the late 70's. Manuel grew chile and alfalfa on their two acre parcel, until his death in 1989. Rita was well known for her great sewing and baking skills, winning blue ribbons for her cookies at the State Fair. Rita eventually moved to Albuquerque to be near her two daughters. She lived at Encino Terrace until going into the hospital in late April, followed by a brief stay at Gentiva Hospice, where she remained until her passing on Sunday. Rita is survived by her three children, Concepcin "Concha" Lopez-Cherry and husband, Ned Cherry; Clarence Lopez and wife, Nancy Blackney-Lopez and Carleen Lopez; as well as grandchildren, Gabriel Harrington and Cristina Lopez-Cherry and Ethan and Estevan Blackney-Lopez; great-grandchildren, Hazel Mae Korce and Summer Corbin-Lopez; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews, who remember her fondly for her kind and generous spirit. Rita is also survived by her sister, Paulette Lopez; sisters-in-law, Emilia Baca, Sessy Lopez, Onecima Duran; and brother-in-law, Tane Lopez. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, beginning with a Viewing on Friday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. Per Rita's wishes, Pallbearers will be Gabriel Harrington, Cristina Lopez-Cherry, Ethan Blackney-Lopez, Estevan Blackney-Lopez, Pearl Aune and Frank Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cynthia Bailey, Judith "Jude" Edwards, Debbie Lopez, Gloria Miers, Dolores Peralta and Elizabeth Olguin. The Lopez family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care that Rita received over the past week from the Gentiva doctors, nurses and techs. We are also grateful for Rita's faithful caretakers, Margaret Morrison and Lorie Armijo. Sign Rita's online tribute at 
KUENZEL, AUDREY MAY HUWE Audrey May Huwe Kuenzel was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 30, 1928, the second child of Otto and Mae Huwe. She graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul in 1946, and attended Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois. On June 4, 1949 she married Bernard Kuenzel at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. Six children were born to their marriage: Gary, Nancy, Bruce, Karla, Julie, and Kurt. She died in the promise of the resurrection on Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Betty Ettel. She is survived by her husband, Bernard, of Albuquerque, NM; her children, Gary (and Wendy) Kuenzel of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada; Nancy (and Michael) O'Dell of Albuquerque, NM; Bruce (and Cynthia) Kuenzel of Los Alamos, NM; Karla (and Rick) Shelby of Vista, CA; Julie (and Randy) McCamley of Great Falls, MT; and Kurt (and Connie) Kuenzel of Jerome, ID; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister and their spouses; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law. A Memorial Service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014. Memorials may be directed to the Garden Club at Manzano del Sol Village, 5201 Roma Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Audrey at 
