COBB, HOLLY Helen Imlay Franchot Cobb, known to all as "Holly," was born November 22, 1925 in Buffalo, NY. She died May 10, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. She was an artist, a musician and a teacher. She was active in the environmental, peace, and World Federalist movements. Holly grew up in Manhattan and in Niagara Falls, NY. At age 11, she took a train to Santa Fe to attend Ernest Thompson Seton's summer camp. There, and in the Maine woods, she conceived her love for nature, later manifested in her art and in her work with Friends of the Earth. Holly attended Radcliffe College, where she got her AB in International Affairs. On a skiing trip to Tuckerman's Ravine, she met a Harvard Medical student, Jock Cobb. They were married for 67 years. His Public Health career took them to Maryland, New Mexico, Pakistan, and Colorado, with briefer stays in Togo, Indonesia, and China. Holly taught art and kindergarten. She always took her sketchbooks and paints along to remote parts of the world. She leaves a beautiful portfolio of paintings, and her note cards of peaks near their cabin in Alice, Colorado were widely distributed. She played the piano, directed a grade school band in Pakistan, and loved playing the soprano recorder, often accompanied by Jock on the cello. In retirement, Holly and Jock returned to Corrales, New Mexico, where she was active with the Tibet Resettlement Project. Holly was known for her quick wit and her love of words. She played a powerful game of Scrabble, could craft a pun or a rhyme out of any casual sentence, and wrote beautiful letters home from around the world. She is survived by her husband Jock; brother Dick Franchot; children Loren, Nat, Bethany and Julianne; wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many people she helped along the way. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Planned Parenthood or AFSC.
ZAMORA, CARLOS (CHARLIE) 5/17/39 - 9/9/12 Happy Birthday! We love and miss you so much. Your loving family
WEAVER, PAUL N. III Paul Weaver, deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and friend passed gracefully from this life to never-ending life on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at the age of 57. Paul is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susann, whom he lovingly adored and playfully pursued to his last day; by two children who gave him unlimited joy, son, Sean Weaver, married to Meghan Navarro, and daughter, Lauren Garcia, married to Bradley Garcia; and by two cherished grandchildren, Camden "Bubba Doo" Weaver and Addisyn "Picky" Garcia. Paul is also survived by three sisters, Cathy McCorkle, Karen Goit and Cheryl Goehring; by his brother, Mark Weaver; by his parents, Paul Jr. and Shirley Weaver; and by many other family members and friends who will sorely miss Paul and what he added to their lives. Paul was the type of person who not only lit up a room with his dazzling smile, he lit up the lives of the people in the room by how he related to them. He was warm, engaging, welcoming, interested, and generous with all people. He was tender, devoted, thoughtful, playful, and unconditionally loving with those closest to him. He was a man of impeccable integrity through 35 years of business practice (banking and investments) in the Albuquerque area. He loved his community, was passionate about his mission to make it a better community, and expressed that mission by serving on numerous non-profit boards and for a variety of charitable causes. Paul was an extraordinarily gifted man; from his amazing sense of humor to his vocal and musical talent to his handyman skills to his keen business sense to his ability to lead worship music to his brilliant mind. Above all, Paul was a man of God; a man of strong faith and deep humility. He loved his church, NewLife Church, Rio Rancho, where he served as an Elder and Worship Leader. He took great joy in people engaging a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. Many lives have been touched and inspired by how Paul was an advocate for the Lord who put Jesus Christ first and foremost in his life, every day of his life. A service celebrating Paul's life will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. N.W. Burial will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, the Weaver family requests that charitable donations be made to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Albuquerque, P.O. Box 21962, Albuquerque, NM 87154-1962 or National Dance Institute (NDI), 4800 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Paul at 
VAN SOELEN, ESTHER LYNEILLE SMITH Age 86, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on May 14, 2014. She was born in Clovis on April 4, 1928 to Samuel "Otto" Smith and Eva Burge Smith. She married Theodore "Ted" Van Soelen, Jr. on October 25, 1969. Ted and Esther raised four children. A life-long resident of Clovis, Esther graduated from Clovis High School in 1946. An exceptional student with a passion for learning, she received an Associate of Arts degree from Cottey College in 1948. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, with a Bachelor of Arts in 1949, and with a L.L.B. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1951. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology in 1976 and Master of Arts in Religion in 1992 from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She passed on her knowledge by teaching courses at Clovis Community College for many years. Upon completion of her law degree, Esther returned to her hometown and became the first female lawyer in Clovis and a well-respected member of the legal community. Originally practicing with her father, she later practiced both on her own and with various other attorneys. Hal Grieg and David Richards were her partners in Van Soelen, Greig and Richards, P.A. at the time of her retirement in 2001. Although Esther practiced law in Clovis for almost 50 years, her faith and her family were her priorities. A member of Clovis' First United Methodist Church for over 70 years, Esther served for many years on leadership committees, taught Sunday school for more than 40 years, and made countless cups of Sunday morning Kool-Aid for the children of FUMC-Clovis. She also served the United Methodist church extensively at both the District and Conference levels. Esther's membership in PEO for nearly 70 years was very meaningful to her. She also enjoyed her many years of involvement with the Rancher's Camp Meeting Association of the Southwest, the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, CHS Band Boosters, and ENMRSH-ARC. Esther believed strongly in the value of education, and this belief led her and her husband to sponsor two students from Bosnia, Selma Catovic Hughes and Alena Causevic Raymond, young women who became members of the extended Van Soelen family. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Eva Smith, her devoted husband Ted, and her beloved brother Darrell Otto Smith. She is survived by her daughter Marian Hand and son-in-law Todd Hand of Albuquerque, her daughter Beverly Van Soelen and son-in-law LTC Robert McCauley USA-Ret. of Bettendorf, IA, her son the Hon. Fred Van Soelen and daughter-in-law Erin Sumrall Van Soelen of Clovis, and her son Darrell Van Soelen and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Doty Van Soelen of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jake and Thea Hand of Albuquerque, James, Myles and Caroline McCauley of Bettendorf, Iowa; America, Silver and Asa Van Soelen of Clovis; and Sophia Van Soelen of Las Cruces. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 19, 2014, at First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore Street, Clovis, NM with Rev. Keath Baskett Baskett officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith family plot in the original Clovis Cemetery. The family will be at Steed Todd Funeral Home on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-4:00 for viewing. Arrangements are under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home 800 E. Manana Clovis, New Mexico 88101 (575) 763-5541 you may also sign the family guest registry at 
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 
MEAD, JAMIE ELIZABETH Jamie E. Mead, age 37, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15th, 2014. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland on February 1st, 1977. Jamie dedicated her life to assisting others spending several years as a home health care provider ensuring the comfort and support of each of those she worked with. She is survived by her parents Bette (Kay) Morrow and Patrick (Pat) Mead; sisters Valerie Wagner, Jennifer Hollis, Jessica Tsarnas, Kelly Smith; nieces Harmony and Electra Tsarnas; nephew Noah Tsarnas; uncle Danny Mead; aunt Suzie and uncle Bernie Kalchthaler; aunt Kathleen Mead; uncle Todd and aunt Kathy Morrow; aunt Catherine Buffmire; dear friends Elaine Chiarello and Quincy Manasco; and numerous cousins. Jamie loved spending time with her family, friends and dog Belle. She was cherished for her amazing sense of humor, wittiness and kindness toward others. When we speak of Jamie speak not with tears for thoughts of her should not be sad. Let memories of the times we shared give us comfort for our lives were made richer by her. Only a moment you stayed, but what an imprint your footsteps left on our hearts. - Dorothy Ferguson A wake will be held for Jamie at her mother Kay Morrow's home for close family and friends Saturday May 17th, 2014 from 1pm-4pm.
HUGHES, CALEB MATTHEW Caleb Matthew Hughes Age 21, of Chama, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, following an automobile accident near Adams State College, where he began his study of Psychology on an academic scholarship. Born on September 4, 1992, Caleb loved all things outdoors. He was an avid hunter and marksman, a skilled snowmobiler, and a practiced mechanic. His love of motorcycles was so great that he was known to custom-build bikes. All who met Caleb remarked at his caring, trusting heart. There was not a task he did not rise to or aid he would not provide. He simply wanted to do the right thing by his family and friends, and this motivated him each and every day. Though he had a gentle soul in many ways, he was passionate about living life each day to its fullest. He is survived by parents, Angela and Marty Hughes; sisters, Hannah and Leah; brother, Christopher; grandmothers, Mildred Hughes and Edna Ulibarri; aunts, Debbie, Karla, Carmen and Roberta; and uncles, Gary Hughes, Carlos Ulibarri, and Mike Boyle. He is also survived by many loving cousins and close friends. Please join the family in celebrating Caleb's life on Saturday, May 17th at 10am, at the El Meson Conference Center Tabernacle, located behind the Elk Horn Lodge, in Chama, NM. The ministry will be providing a light meal following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Caleb Hughes Memorial Fund, in care of: Washington Federal, P.O. Box 247, Chama, NM 87520. You are also invited to send a donation in Caleb's name to a charity of your choice.
HUGHES, EMILY T. Age 95, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1972, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 21, 1918, to Joseph and Agnes (Kraemer) Grabowski. She was preceded in death by her son, John Kazmierczak. Emily is survived by her daughter, Katherine Arroyo and husband Hilario, of Pewaukee, WI, Joan Plachinski and husband Edward, of Rio Rancho, NM; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Joyce Kazmierczak. She was a member of the Altar Rosary Society at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Senior Bowling League on Tuesdays "Senior Swingers", and enjoyed crafting. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Entombment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
HERMANSON, OPAL &Quot;BERNICE&Quot; Age 91, died peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. Bernice was born October 3, 1923 in Flora Vista, New Mexico to Thomas and Claytie Allen. She is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years, Ernell Hermanson; sons, Thomas Hermanson and wife, Kaye of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Gerald Hermanson and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; sister, Jacquelyn Lewis and husband Vaughn of Belen; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bernice met Ernell in California during WWII, where she was working as a "Rosie the Riveter." Faith was the cornerstone of her life, and she was an active member of Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church. She was also active in The New Mexico Art League and enjoyed painting and design. We mourn her passing, we will miss her dearly, but we celebrate her life. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church, 7001 San Antonio Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Private interment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ the Ray of Hope Lutheran Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Bernice at 
HEIL, SUE BEATRICE Age 78, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014. She is survived by daughters, Lanese Jorgensen and husband, Bob Huebner and Laurie Jorgensen; her granddaughters, Nicole and Elizabeth, and extended family members. She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jerry Heil. Sue was born to Frank and Alma Harris in San Angelo, TX on April 2, 1936. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and The University of New Mexico with a Master's in Education. Sue was a cheerleader at both schools and was delighted in her friendships with the other cheerleaders. After graduation from UNM, she had a long and accomplished career teaching 3rd grade at Corrales Elementary and S.Y. Jackson Elementary Schools until her retirement in 1998. Sue had a big place in her heart for her students and will always be remembered for her energetic teaching style. Sue also took great pleasure in her lasting friendships with her fellow teachers. Throughout their marriage, she and Jerry enjoyed the outdoors together hiking and building their cabin. Sue and Jerry liked to travel and especially loved their trips to Alaska. They were devoted to their church, and their Sunday School classmates were a joy to them. When her daughters were young, Sue was the pianist at another local church and played beautifully. After retirement, Sue enjoyed helping others and served meals at a homeless shelter. Her daughters and granddaughters will always cherish the years they spent together and the valuable lessons she taught them. All who knew Sue are grateful for the amazing mother, grandmother, wife, teacher, friend, and mentor she was. May her smile light up heaven the way it lit up this earth. Friends may visit FRENCH - University on Monday, May 19, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave. NE, on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 9500 Montgomery Blvd NE #121, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or by visiting 
CIVEROLO, RICHARD CARL August 1, 1917 May 12, 2014 Age 96, passed away peacefully at his earthly home on May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Albina Micheletti Civerolo; sister Primina Civerolo Golino; and brothers Peter, James, John, Edmund and Arthur Civerolo. Richard was also preceded in death in January 2011 by Mary, his wife of sixty-five years. Survivors include daughter Gina Civerolo and husband Dennis Smigiel, son Paul and wife Jennifer Civerolo, and grandsons Steven Civerolo, and Michael Civerolo and wife Jacqueline, and his faithful dog companion Nikki. He was the shareholder and founder of Civerolo, Gralow, Hall and Curtis. He graduated from the University of NM's first law school class in 1950 (B.A., 1950, Bachelor of Laws 1950, J.D., 1968). He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha and was Special Assistant Attorney General, State of New Mexico 1962-1970. Richard was a proud member of the American Bar Association; (Chairman, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee 1969-1977, Specialization Board 1979-1982, Cochairman, Medical-Legal Grievance Committee 1979-Present, Cochairman, Medical-Legal Liaison Committee 1984-Present, Member and Chairman, New Mexico Medical Review Commission 1983-Present); American Board of Trial Advocates (Member: National Executive Committee 1970-Present; National President 1979-1980); Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; recipient of New Mexico State Bar 1997 Distinguished Bar Service Award, which recognizes long-term commitment to bar services and significant contributions to the legal profession. In 1992, he was honored by the New Mexico Medical Society with a special award for services to the public, the legal profession and the medical profession. (This was the first award given by the Medical Society to a New Mexico lawyer.) Captain, United States Army. Past State President of the New Mexico Cancer Society. AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to his exceptional caregivers who faithfully and lovingly assisted Richard with all of his needs in the past years. They are Eva Abshire, Gloria Williams, Jayme Avitia and Nicole Beal, David and Jonathan Wills. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH Lomas. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at 
BROAD, ALFRED TYSON Alfred Tyson Broad of Burnet County, Texas claimed the gift of eternal life on May 11, 2014 at the age of 83. Alfred (Al) was born in Brady, Texas to Howard and Grace Broad and attended North Texas State College (now University of North Texas). Following his graduation in 1952, he was commissioned in the Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of Captain. During his service, he was given orders to escort LaVerne Megee, the daughter of General Vernon Megee, to a reception for the General. He continued to follow those orders for the next 59 years. Following active duty, he began a career in investments with Merrill Lynch in New York City and Austin, Texas. At age 32, Al opened the Austin office of E.F. Hutton as the youngest branch manager for that firm. He continued his management career with that brokerage firm, serving as manager of the Houston office from 1970-72 and the Albuquerque office from 1973-78. After resigning from the company, in protest of certain management practices, Al went to work for Mountain States Mutual as an investment and portfolio manager and later served as the business development officer and investment officer for First National Bank in Albuquerque. In 1997, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of constructing a passive solar house on his ranch in Burnet County. Al lived a life of service to others through numerous business and community organizations. An Eagle Scout with 7 palms, he continued his involvement with the Boy Scouts serving as a Council Commissioner for six years in Albuquerque. He also served as President of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation, President of the Endowment Fund of the (Episcopal) Diocese of the Rio Grande, Vice-President and founding member of the Samaritan Counseling Center in Albuquerque, and Board Trustee President of St. Andrews Episcopal School in Austin. Throughout his life, Al also shared the gift of his wonderful voice, singing with the College Aces Dance Band at North Texas, at weddings, and with numerous church choirs. The award for which Alfred was most proud was being recognized as an Honorary Code Talker in 1975 for establishing a tribal scholarship fund to the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen. Alfred is survived by his wife, LaVerne Broad; daughter, Kathleen; son and daughter-in-law Tyson and Eva Broad; and sister Cheryl Horton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or Epiphany Episcopal Church, Burnet, Texas. A memorial service will be held at the Epiphany Episcopal Church (601 N Wood-Burnet) on May 24, 2014 at 11 am. A reception will follow.
WELLBORN, LOUISE MCKINNON A reception to honor the late Louise McKinnon Wellborn will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2014 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna Blvd. NW. Please visit our online guestbook for Louise at 
