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JOHNS, MADGE Madge (Hazlett) Johns passed away on March 13, 2013 of a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill; and survived by their children: Donald Johns and his wife Pam Martin of Las Vegas, Nevada and their children: Athena Johns of San Francisco, California, and Allegra Chambers and her husband Ron and their daughter: Olive of Oakland, California, Jan Villa of Albuquerque and her children: William Johns-Villa of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Ryan Villa and his wife Vanessa and children: Austin, Celeste, and Adalyn of Albuquerque, Lawrence Johns and his wife Nina of Las Vegas, New Mexico and their children: Jennifer Donovan and her husband JJ and their daughter: Campbell of Bourbonnais, Illinois: and Megan Johns and her fiance Scott Toole of Yuma, Arizona, and Mia Brink and her husband Keith of Albuquerque and their children: Andrew Goodin and his wife Dani of St. Louis, Missouri, and Abigail Goodin of Albuquerque; She is also survived by her brother and sister, Bill and Jane Hazlett in Pennsylvania. She was born May 5, 1928 in Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the family home where her father, Almon C. Hazlett, had his medical office. Her mother was Josephine (Heiligman) Hazlett and her siblings were Grace (Hazlett) Hankins, Jane Hazlett and William (Bill) Hazlett. She first attended Wyoming schools, then she attended and graduated from Hampton DuBose Academy in Zellwood, Florida. From early childhood, Madge studied and played violin many years. While at "Y" camp, she learned to swim at age six in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. She attended Mountainbrook Camp (a summer camp in the Pocono Mountains) in the same state where she was a camper, then graduated to counselor to ten and eleven-year-olds. She took campers on long hikes to the Delaware Water Gap or up nearby mountains. Madge met her husband, William (Bill) Campbell Johns, during their junior year at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, in September 1947, upon his return from the Army after World War II. By December they were engaged, knowing that marriage would come much later. Their strong faith would see them through. She began nursing school at St. Luke's in Chicago in 1948 while Bill attended the Northwestern University School of Medicine; she graduated from nursing school in 1951 and married on March 17 that year in the Grace Presbyterian church in the same city. They lived in Kansas City four years during Bill's internship and obstetrics and gynecology residency. Son, Don, was born there in 1952 and daughter, Jan, in 1954. The family moved to Albuquerque, Bill's hometown, in 1956, where he began his medical practice. Son, Larry, was born shortly thereafter, then daughter, Mia, in 1959. Madge was a homemaker throughout the children's growing-up years. During that time she was on a number of non-profit community boards, including United Way for six years; the Albuquerque Tutoring Council; Meals on Wheels, where she volunteered for 20-plus years and Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, which she co-founded in 1974. She was given the Margaret Sanger award in 1984 and was active on the fund-raising Special Events Committee. She and the family enjoyed many vacations throughout the southwest and into Mexico, visiting state and national parks, camping and water skiing. In the winter, downhill skiing with children and grandchildren provided exhilarating times. Travel with Bill to many countries was enjoyable and educational. All kinds of music was heard in her household on her CDs; opera and the New Mexico Symphony "pops" and classics were enjoyed, along with Popejoy's Broadway shows. Books were always in evidence, shared with and by family members; a favorite true-crime author was Ann Rule. Twenty-five photo albums are filled with her photographs; many are displayed in computer slideshows. Unknown by most, was her passion for open wheel race (Indy) cars, begun when she was taken by a friend to her first race as a teenager in Philadelphia. She and Bill attended races from Pennsylvania to California; her 80th birthday was celebrated along with twelve other family members at the Fort Worth track in June of 2008. Research of her ancestors was begun in 1991 and included countless research hours in libraries, on the internet and travels both in this country and abroad. Two major books, her matriarchal and patriarchal lineages, were compiled on the computer, then printed and shared with family members and new cousins, found through her research. She was active at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, the first Albuquerque church she and Bill attended after their move to Albuquerque. She was active in the women's organization, chaired the Miriam Circle and taught a Bible survey series. They later attended First Presbyterian, then Sandia Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered in the Interfaith Hospitality Service, a program serving homeless people. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren because of all their accomplishments, their special talents, their volunteerism and generosity to others and in their chosen fields which includes medicine, social work, accounting, teaching, environmentalism, the law, Peace Corps and natural healing. They and their spouses were never too busy to lend a hand when needed. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are sons, Don and Larry, grandsons, Will, Ryan, and Andrew and great-grandson, Austin. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte N.E., with Dr. David Casson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, Sandia Presbyterian Church Interfaith Hospitality or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Johns at
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LUCERO, UMELIA B. Age 85 a resident of Cochiti Pueblo, born March 19, 1927, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, March 13, 2013. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her nine children, Mary Fabiola Stromei, Mary Alice Durant, Felix Lucero, Nora Lucero, Ernest Lucero, Henrietta Lucero, Geraldine Sanchez, Gloria Lucero, Patricia Sanders and husband, Roger; two brothers, Polito Bernal, Manuel Leyba and wife, Delfinia; sister in-law, Mary Lou Bernal; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Lucero was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Lucero; brothers, Andres Bernal and Rafael Bernal; sisters, Lola Bernal and Pabla Garcia. Mrs. Lucero was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico with a Rosary to be recited at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated following the Rosary at 11:00 a.m. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Roger Sanders, Ralph Bernal, Gabriel Sanchez, Johnnie Leyba, Michael Lucero, and Thomas Caballero. Honorary pallbearers will be Bernie Tapia and Orlando Herrera. Please visit ww.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
JOHNS, MADGE Madge (Hazlett) Johns passed away on March 13, 2013 of a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill; and survived by their children: Donald Johns and his wife Pam Martin of Las Vegas, Nevada and their children: Athena Johns of San Francisco, California, and Allegra Chambers and her husband Ron and their daughter: Olive of Oakland, California, Jan Villa of Albuquerque and her children: William Johns-Villa of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Ryan Villa and his wife Vanessa and children: Austin, Celeste, and Adalyn of Albuquerque, Lawrence Johns and his wife Nina of Las Vegas, New Mexico and their children: Jennifer Donovan and her husband JJ and their daughter: Campbell of Bourbonnais, Illinois: and Megan Johns and her fiance Scott Toole of Yuma, Arizona, and Mia Brink and her husband Keith of Albuquerque and their children: Andrew Goodin and his wife Dani of St. Louis, Missouri, and Abigail Goodin of Albuquerque; She is also survived by her brother and sister, Bill and Jane Hazlett in Pennsylvania. She was born May 5, 1928 in Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the family home where her father, Almon C. Hazlett, had his medical office. Her mother was Josephine (Heiligman) Hazlett and her siblings were Grace (Hazlett) Hankins, Jane Hazlett and William (Bill) Hazlett. She first attended Wyoming schools, then she attended and graduated from Hampton DuBose Academy in Zellwood, Florida. From early childhood, Madge studied and played violin many years. While at "Y" camp, she learned to swim at age six in the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. She attended Mountainbrook Camp (a summer camp in the Pocono Mountains) in the same state where she was a camper, then graduated to counselor to ten and eleven-year-olds. She took campers on long hikes to the Delaware Water Gap or up nearby mountains. Madge met her husband, William (Bill) Campbell Johns, during their junior year at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, in September 1947, upon his return from the Army after World War II. By December they were engaged, knowing that marriage would come much later. Their strong faith would see them through. She began nursing school at St. Luke's in Chicago in 1948 while Bill attended the Northwestern University School of Medicine; she graduated from nursing school in 1951 and married on March 17 that year in the Grace Presbyterian church in the same city. They lived in Kansas City four years during Bill's internship and obstetrics and gynecology residency. Son, Don, was born there in 1952 and daughter, Jan, in 1954. The family moved to Albuquerque, Bill's hometown, in 1956, where he began his medical practice. Son, Larry, was born shortly thereafter, then daughter, Mia, in 1959. Madge was a homemaker throughout the children's growing-up years. During that time she was on a number of non-profit community boards, including United Way for six years; the Albuquerque Tutoring Council; Meals on Wheels, where she volunteered for 20-plus years and Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, which she co-founded in 1974. She was given the Margaret Sanger award in 1984 and was active on the fund-raising Special Events Committee. She and the family enjoyed many vacations throughout the southwest and into Mexico, visiting state and national parks, camping and water skiing. In the winter, downhill skiing with children and grandchildren provided exhilarating times. Travel with Bill to many countries was enjoyable and educational. All kinds of music was heard in her household on her CDs; opera and the New Mexico Symphony "pops" and classics were enjoyed, along with Popejoy's Broadway shows. Books were always in evidence, shared with and by family members; a favorite true-crime author was Ann Rule. Twenty-five photo albums are filled with her photographs; many are displayed in computer slideshows. Unknown by most, was her passion for open wheel race (Indy) cars, begun when she was taken by a friend to her first race as a teenager in Philadelphia. She and Bill attended races from Pennsylvania to California; her 80th birthday was celebrated along with twelve other family members at the Fort Worth track in June of 2008. Research of her ancestors was begun in 1991 and included countless research hours in libraries, on the internet and travels both in this country and abroad. Two major books, her matriarchal and patriarchal lineages, were compiled on the computer, then printed and shared with family members and new cousins, found through her research. She was active at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, the first Albuquerque church she and Bill attended after their move to Albuquerque. She was active in the women's organization, chaired the Miriam Circle and taught a Bible survey series. They later attended First Presbyterian, then Sandia Presbyterian Church, where she volunteered in the Interfaith Hospitality Service, a program serving homeless people. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren because of all their accomplishments, their special talents, their volunteerism and generosity to others and in their chosen fields which includes medicine, social work, accounting, teaching, environmentalism, the law, Peace Corps and natural healing. They and their spouses were never too busy to lend a hand when needed. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are sons, Don and Larry, grandsons, Will, Ryan, and Andrew and great-grandson, Austin. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte N.E., with Dr. David Casson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, Sandia Presbyterian Church Interfaith Hospitality or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Johns at 
HESSE, JAMES ELSON passed away on Feb. 23rd surrounded by his longtime partner, Estelle Rosenblum and her children. Hesse was born March 21, 1929, in Jackson, Mich. He received degrees in mechanical engineering and chemistry from the University of Michigan and spent more than 40 years working productively for General Electric Corp. and Sandia National Labs. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He was fiercely proud of his membership in the New Mexico Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), serving as President, Board Member and with the Color Guard. Hesse was a geologist and gem collector, and a devoted classical music fan. He was a member of the Albuquerque Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera and Opera Southwest. In addition, he was a world traveler, voyaging to India, Israel, Brazil, Austria, Hawaii, the Caribbean and wherever SARS National Conventions were meeting. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Hesse; his second wife, Mary Hesse; his parents, James and Ethel Hesse. He is survived by brother, Charles Hesse and friend Elaine McDerment, of Jackson, Mich.; two stepchildren, Hans Dieter Neubert and Lydia Baker; and his long-time partner, Estelle Rosenblum; her children, Jay Rosenblum and Debra Saslawsky, Gail Rosenblum and Patrick Twiss, Paul Rosenblum and Patricia K. Meyer; and her grandchildren, Sydney, Noah and Carly Davis, and Joseph Rosenblum. The family wishes to thank the many skilled and compassionate caregivers who made Jim's passing a gentler journey. We are tremendously grateful to VistaCare Hospice, Janine Noe, Dr. Gerard Muraida, Daniel Hogu, special care givers Ray Miera and Christian Aguirre, and For Your Care assistants Gwendolyn Brown, Mabel Miller and Alan McKenney. A special thanks to Janet Thompson and other loving friends. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Boulevard N.E. (East of Eubank), 505-275-3500. Reception to follow services.
GRIESBACHER, ELIZABETH SAGH April 10, 1925 - March 15, 2013. Elizabeth was born in Veszprem County, Hungary. Her parents died when she was only 17 years old and she became responsible for herself and two younger brothers. Life became nearly impossible with the advent of WWII. Elizabeth told that during a Russian raid she along with five neighbor girls were hidden inside a small wall space at a relatives' house. They remained there for days with nothing but the dark and little food and water. She had many such memories, some humorous but many that are sad. Elizabeth married Frederick Griesbacher Sr. in 1945 and started a family. In 1948 the Hungarian peoples situation worsened, the family property was confiscated by the Communists, and they along with many others were forced to leave their home and move to Budapest to start over. Her memories of those days were of the difficulties of day to day existence. By 1948 their family had grown to five, and providing for everyone under difficult conditions became a full time activity. She remembers standing in endless lines for the few items the stores had to offer, whether it was food or other necessities. Elizabeth and her husband along with thousands of others took the opportunity to emigrate to the west during the 1956 uprising. They were fortunate in finding a sponsor in Connecticut and settled with their three children into a new country and culture. In 1972 Elizabeth was widowed with a 9 year old son. She decided to move to Albuquerque in 1982 to join her daughter and her daughter's family. Although her life had lots of ups and downs, she talked often of good friends and memories. She looked forward to visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Early on she was an active member of the Hungarian American Club of New Mexico, enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and sewing. Elizabeth passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind three children, Fred and Erick Griesbacher of Albuquerque, and a daughter Eva Staley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
GRIEGO, WILLIE Willie Griego, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Rio Rancho. He was born on June 2, 1936 to Manuel, Sr. and Eugenia Griego in Socorro, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Manuel Griego, Jr., and his son, William Billy Griego. Willie is survived by his wife, Emily, of Rio Rancho, his daughter, Pamela Griego of Socorro, his sister, Terry Peralta and husband, Connie, of Socorro; his sister, Marian Ornelas and husband, Sid, of Albuquerque; and his brothers, Jimmy Griego of Socorro and Tony Griego, of Rio Rancho; three grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; stepchildren Kathy Gall and husband, Jeff, and Jim Allen and girlfriend, Adrea; and former wife, Linda Griego. Willie graduated from Socorro High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served aboard ship in the Pacific. Willie also served 20 years in the Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was a lector at San Miguel Parish; loved Spanish music; athletic, playing baseball up until his early 50s, and bowling; and was a sharp dresser. Willie was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Catholic Church in Rio Rancho. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
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FUENTES,ROXANNE MARIE "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." RoxAnne Marie Fuentes, 38, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Fuentes; daughter, Jennay Fuentes; step-daughter, Ashley Fuentes; father, Andrew Romero; sister, Denise Martinez and her husband, Bernardo; and brother, Adrian Romero and his wife, Henrietta; one niece, and numerous nephews and other relatives. RoxAnne was preceded in death by her mother, Molly Romero; sons, Marino David Lopez and Andrew Ramon Fuentes. RoxAnne was a fighter and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, wife, sister and daughter and will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at El Buen Samaritano Church, 700 Granite Ave NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for RoxAnne at 
