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BACA, ANDREW &Quot;JAMES&Quot; Birthday, 12/9/1974: Andrew "James" Baca (aliases: Jaime, Jimbo, Jamebo, Jimbolicious, J. Dog, etc.) left to pave the way for us in Heaven on Wednesday, June 04, 2014, at the young age of 39. As "God's gift to women", James lived life to the fullest and enjoyed drinking cold ones with family and friends and also worked 17 years as the finest "Waste Sanitation Disposal Engineer". He wore many hats during his time with us on earth (Son, Brother, Daddy, Uncle, Cuzz, Comedian, and Friend, etc.). James will never be forgotten for his witty charm & unique style. James' pride and joy was his 20-year old "Baby Girl" (Alexandria (Alex) Baca). He always made it known to everyone that Alex is the most beautiful, smart, and talented girl EVER and that he had a hand in making her. As James' true reason for happiness, Alexandria, please remember your daddy loved you dearly and will be with you in your thoughts, prayers, spirit, and basically anytime you need a laugh. Besides his beautiful daughter, James had numerous family and friends to surround his "never a dull minute" world. His mom, Rachael; dad, Andres; three sisters (Andrea and his two nephews, Mikey and Lorenzo; Patricia (& niece, baby Isabella on the way); and Yvonne (with husband, Johnny and his nephews, Johnny Jr., Joshua (his godson), and Justin). As James was a lifelong North Valley resident, he had many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will remember the late night calls, funny jokes, and crazy references to unrepeatable sayings. James had a love for pushing the envelope on many things including being the daredevil, telling tales with friends while sharing beverages of his choice, speaking his mind, hunting, fishing, eating mom's tamale pie, watching TV in dad's garage with Cowgirl, and watching the Denver Broncos (except for the Super Bowl XLVIII). A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please bring your good time stories to share with his family and friends as we honor James' fun spirit through laughter as we work through his heartbreaking death. James, we will see you soon - you better have it all worked out up in Heaven! Love you Son, Brother, and Daddy! Please visit the online guestbook for James at
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GARCIA, FELIPE Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 50 years, passed away surrounded by all his family and grandchildren on Friday, June 6, 2014. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on October 24, 1924, to Luis and Confilina Garcia. Felipe was a very loving father and grandfather. He will be missed dearly and forever be in our hearts. Felipe is survived by his wife, Ruby Garcia; children, Esther Garcia-Vargas, Julian Vargas, Leo Martinez, Theresa Martinez, Richard D. Lucero, Briselda Lucero, Ernest Lucero and Felipe Lucero; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and niece Alice Garcia. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 3424 -4th Street. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at St. Therese Little Flower. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Felipe's honor to . To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
ESTRADA, LUCILLE LETICIA Age 74, passed away early Saturday morning, June 7, 2014 to rest in peace with our Lord and her loved ones before her, after battling cancer with steadfast valiancy, strength and courage. She enjoyed life to the fullest, her eyes would smile when she was surrounded by her girls, family and friends. Their support is comforting at this difficult time when Regina Coeli and Tara need it most. She shared a special and unique bond with her granddaughter Tara. Lucille enjoyed the casino, reading, candy crush, crossword puzzles, dancing, sketching, piano, and mostly being surrounded by her girls, family and friends. She is survived by daughter, Regina Coeli Gonzales and granddaughter Tara Michelle Trujillo of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brothers, Isaac Gonzales and James Gonzales; sister Emelda Lopez; several nieces and nephews, family and friends who were dear to her heart. She will be dearly missed. A Visitation will be held from 9:45-10:15 a.m. on Friday June 13, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 10:15 a.m. and a Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Cemetery, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Antonio Gonzales, Ray Garcia, Andromeda Quintana, Dominic Torres, Frank Gonzales, Eugene (Gino) Gonzales, and Mark Cerna. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
ERBERT, VIRGIL Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2014. He is survived by his children, Constance Romero and husband, John, Sandy Ricci and husband, Jamie, Vickie Grebe and husband, Dick, and Gaylen Erbert and wife, Beth; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Erbert in 2006; great-grandson, Tyson Healy; and brother, Clarence Erbert. Virgil was born in 1924 in Ellis, KS and after graduation from high school, entered the United States Navy where he proudly served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he started his own business in Hays, KS, Erbert Electric Machinery. He also attended Ft. Hays State College and received his BS in Physics and Mathematics. On the day of graduation he was hired by Sandia Laboratories where he worked for over 30 years until his retirement. Virgil was a member of MENSA and had many patents for scientific inventions. He continued to be active, even in later years. Virgil enjoyed his workshop, reading books, playing the piano and working on scientific projects and formulas. We will never forget his quick wit, easy going personality, dry sense of humor, and positive attitude. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Virgil's name to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Virgil at 
CLARK, WILLIAM DALE Age 84, was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Hope Clark; children, Dale Clark, Peggy Velasquez, Catherine Liparoto and husband, Steven, Beverly Iwerks, Debbie McClintock and husband, Jim, Nancy Dodge and husband, Charlie, John Clark and wife, Vicki, and Mark Clark and wife, Eva; 18 granchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; his sister, Sharon Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. William is preceded in death by his parents, Uriah and Lottie Clark; brother, Carl Clark; brother-in-law, Gilbert Ramirez; son-in-law, Jim Iwerks; daughter-in-law, Mandy Clark; grandson, Daniel Clark; and granddaughters, Raquel and Rochelle. Mr. Clark served for a total of 36 years in the service: one year in the United States Air Force then the New Mexico National Guard for 35 years. He enjoyed dancing, outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. William was a fan of the Old Time County Western Music artists like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, George Jones and Hank Williams. When he was not doing his hobbies or listening to his tunes, you could find Bill working on his or other's cars. The family would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice team, especially his nurse Jenifer. A Rosary will be recited Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH Lomas, with Visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Dale Clark, John Clark, Mark Clark, Carlos Clark, Johnny Clark and Joshua Clark. Honorary Pallbeareres will be Joseph Clark and Dylan Jachter. Please visit our online guestbook for William at 
BUNTZ, JAMES KEENAN James (Jim) Keenan Buntz passed away on May 31, 2014. He was born on July 8, 1926 in Shenandoah, Iowa as the second child of Charles Everett and Ruth Darlene (Keenan) Buntz. His sister Patricia Ruth (Buntz) Senn, now deceased, had four children, James Bradford Senn of Columbia, Maryland, Marc Cole Senn of Snowflake, Arizona, Randal J. Senn of Wausau, Wisconsin and Charles Gregory Buntz of Grinnell Iowa. Jim served in World War II (1944-1946), in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Returning to Iowa after his discharge, Jim completed a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Iowa and then moved to Denver, Colorado. Working in Denver he met his future wife, Janice (Jan) Glee Emley. Jan was born in Mount Ayr, Iowa with her family later settling in Clarinda, Iowa just 20 miles east of Jim's home town. After being married on August 2, 1953 in Clarinda, the couple moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they lived until their deaths. Jan and Jim had two children, who today live in Albuquerque: Jeffrey Keenan Charles Buntz with wife Henrietta Anita Buntz, and Jennifer Glee Buntz with partner Stephen Lee Mathias. Jim loved gardening and the outdoors. Many family vacations were spent visiting National Parks and Monuments throughout the Southwestern US. In later years, he went elk and deer hunting with his son Jeff. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. Jim's ashes will be taken to the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 23, 2014 where he will be buried next to Jan.
BACA, ANDREW &Quot;JAMES&Quot; Birthday, 12/9/1974: Andrew "James" Baca (aliases: Jaime, Jimbo, Jamebo, Jimbolicious, J. Dog, etc.) left to pave the way for us in Heaven on Wednesday, June 04, 2014, at the young age of 39. As "God's gift to women", James lived life to the fullest and enjoyed drinking cold ones with family and friends and also worked 17 years as the finest "Waste Sanitation Disposal Engineer". He wore many hats during his time with us on earth (Son, Brother, Daddy, Uncle, Cuzz, Comedian, and Friend, etc.). James will never be forgotten for his witty charm & unique style. James' pride and joy was his 20-year old "Baby Girl" (Alexandria (Alex) Baca). He always made it known to everyone that Alex is the most beautiful, smart, and talented girl EVER and that he had a hand in making her. As James' true reason for happiness, Alexandria, please remember your daddy loved you dearly and will be with you in your thoughts, prayers, spirit, and basically anytime you need a laugh. Besides his beautiful daughter, James had numerous family and friends to surround his "never a dull minute" world. His mom, Rachael; dad, Andres; three sisters (Andrea and his two nephews, Mikey and Lorenzo; Patricia (& niece, baby Isabella on the way); and Yvonne (with husband, Johnny and his nephews, Johnny Jr., Joshua (his godson), and Justin). As James was a lifelong North Valley resident, he had many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will remember the late night calls, funny jokes, and crazy references to unrepeatable sayings. James had a love for pushing the envelope on many things including being the daredevil, telling tales with friends while sharing beverages of his choice, speaking his mind, hunting, fishing, eating mom's tamale pie, watching TV in dad's garage with Cowgirl, and watching the Denver Broncos (except for the Super Bowl XLVIII). A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2014, 9:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please bring your good time stories to share with his family and friends as we honor James' fun spirit through laughter as we work through his heartbreaking death. James, we will see you soon - you better have it all worked out up in Heaven! Love you Son, Brother, and Daddy! Please visit the online guestbook for James at 
ARMIJO, ANTONIA (TONIA) NUNEZ JANUARY 17, 1923 - JUNE 11, 1991 In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken, you fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, so peacefully free from pain. We could not wish you back, to suffer that again. Gone yet but not forgotten, although we are apart. Your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. We love and miss you Mom/Grandma. Families of Fred/ Bertha Denman; Peter/Lugie Armijo; George/Mona Gutierrez; and daughter, Frances Armijo.
WEBER, JOHN P. John P Weber, age 83, born in Milwaukee, WI and a resident of Albuquerque since 1961, passed away June 6, 2014. John was preceded in death by his brother Tom, son Pete and daughter Terry. John is survived by a brother Nick; sister Barbara; son Mark and son Joe wife Margaret; grandchildren Nick Sr and wife Laura, Jessica, Allison, Diana, Sara and Peter; five great-grandchildren, Amanda, Nick Jr, Jordan, Taylor and Jacey; one great-great-grandchild, Spencer. John graduated in 1952 from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then served in the US Air Force at Biggs Army Airfield as the Base Nuclear Officer. After his Air Force tour he worked at Armour Research in Chicago. In 1961, John landed a job at Sandia Labs in Albuquerque. He loved working at Sandia and was a dedicated employee until his retirement in 1994. John was a devoted father who enjoyed teaching his kids how to fish, camp, swim, ice skate, ski, play tennis and other skills. He loved his pets, dogs, cats and hamsters, and spoiled them in a royal fashion. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 am at Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW 87107.
STOMP, SUZANNE EMILY September 19, 2005 - June 12, 2013 There is a Special Angel in Heaven There is a Special Angel in Heaven that is a part of me, It is not where I wanted her but where God wanted her to be. She was here but just a moment like a night time shooting star, And though she is in Heaven she isn't very far. She touched the hearts of many like only an Angel can do, I would have held her every minute if the end I only knew. So send this special message to Heaven up above, Please take care of my Angel God and send her all my Love. - Unknown There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding joy everywhere, and leaving it behind them when they go. - Frederick William Faber We miss you terribly Suzanne, Hugs, Kisses and All Our Love, Daddy, Mommy and Lindsay
STAHNKE, MARIA age 87, a long-time resident of Albuquerque passed away June 6 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and passed on their 68th wedding anniversary. She is also preceded by her granddaughter Joy Stahnke. She is survived by her son Ralph and his wife Rita; daughter Martha and her husband Mike; grandchildren Christine, Hope and husband Mark, Keith and Michael, Jr.; great-grandchildren Kenneth William Stahnke II, L. J., Wendy, Stephen, Alix, Savannah, Dustin, Elizabeth and Val; six great-great-grandchildren; and her best friend Dorothy. She retired from the Albuquerque Journal. Maria was very active with the deaf senior citizen community, enjoyed 4 wheeling, dancing, swimming, ipads, cards and cleaning. Visitation will be Friday, June 13, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at French - Wyoming. Services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9:00 am at FRENCH-Wyoming. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralph Stahnke, Hope Padilla, Kenneth W. Stahnke II, Mike Stahnke, Mark Padilla and Keith Raiola. Please visit our online guestbook for Maria at 
SLADE, MAXIMILLIAN THEODORE TIMOTHY age 25, died unexpectedly on June 7, 2014. Max was born in Albuquerque, N.M., March 3, 1989. Dearly loved and missed, he is survived by his father and stepmother Dave and Holly Slade; his mother Wendy Davis; sister Brittany O'Brien and brother-in-law Tim O'Brien, from Birmingham, Alabama; sisters Drew and Maddy Davis, and Reese Russell-Frayer, all from Albuquerque; brothers are Ryan Slade from Chicago, Derek Slade from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Michael Davis of Albuquerque. Max was an extraordinary athlete and fierce competitor who excelled in gymnastics, football, and basketball. He won the state title for all-round gymnast five times and was the regional champion four times. He shined as a safety and running back in YAFL and could play a mean game of pick-up basketball. An avid sports fan, he loved the Dallas Cowboys, Oklahoma Thunder, and St. Louis Cardinals. He trained most recently at the Zero Point Parkour gym in preparation for the Ninja Warrior competition. Max worked as a customer representative in the telecommunications industry and had an engaging personality and sense of humor that drew people to him. Services will be held at Calvary of Albuquerque on Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 a.m. Public viewing will be from 10-10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Hub. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit the online tribute wall at 
SHUFORD, DAVID MARCUS SR. Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Sunday, June 8, 2014 after a yearlong battle with cancer, at home with his loved ones by his side. A native of Arden, North Carolina, he is survived by son, David Marcus Shuford Jr., his wife Karen, and their three daughters, Stephanie Campbell and her husband Tim and their children Cooper and Cora, Amy Shuford, Kelli Reeves and her husband Kraig; his daughter, Claire Newell Shuford; and his daughter Leslie Diane Gartner and her husband Ed and their children Jessica and Tony. He is also survived by his brother, Robert F. Shuford and his wife Frances Anne and their children Robert and Anne. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patty Newell Shuford; his parents, Charles and Elsie Shuford; and his brother, Charles Shuford. As a young man he enjoyed archery, attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1946, and played football at Christ School where he was known as "Brute Force." David received a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He served in the Army as a first lieutenant and ordinance officer stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama from 1952 to 1955. He received his masters on the GI Bill from the University of Florida. David was a pioneer in the development of high temperature carbon-carbon coatings used on the nose cone and leading edge of the Space Shuttle with many patents in his name for this work. In his later years, he enjoyed working in the yard and helping his daughter Claire in their pearl business. Services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Friday, June 13, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for David at 
SANCHEZ, NAT Natividad "Nat" Sanchez, 72, of Vaughn, NM, passed away at his home Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following an illness. Nat was born April 26, 1942 in Duran, NM to the home of Jose Antonio and Consepcion (Valencia) Sanchez. He grew up in Duran and graduated from Encino High School in 1961. Nat married Maria Dolores Aragon on August 11, 1962. They made their home in Vaughn. He was employed with Hodges Oil Company for 19 years before joining E.N.M.R. Telephone Co-Op where he worked for 20 years. Nat was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree Knight, a Captain with the Vaughn Fire Department, served on the Vaughn School Board for eight years, and the Vaughn Housing Authority Board. Nat also ranched at Pinos Wells and enjoyed deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two nephews Gary Dean Archibeque and Vincent Sanchez. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dolores Sanchez of the family home in Vaughn; three daughters Josephine Baca of Alamogordo, Kristine Hansen and husband Pete of Albuquerque, Natalie Tenorio and husband Curt of Edgewood; one son Natividad Sanchez and his wife Marie of Edgewood; and son-in-law Frank Baca of Alamogordo. Also surviving are seven siblings, three brothers Joe (Alice) Sanchez of Albuquerque, Don (Bernice) Sanchez of Vaughn, Abenicio (Stella) Sanchez of Indian Hills, NM; four sisters Luggi (Paul) Madrid of Vaughn, Barbara (Norbert) Archibeque of Vaughn, Dora (Ramon) Marquez of Moriarty, and Sandra (G.P.) Sandoval of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren Dominique Calderon of Alamogordo, Sonya Baca of Alamogordo, Natalie Hansen of Albuquerque, Andrea Snyder of San Diego, California; Zachary Tenorio, Lexie Tenorio, Monique Sanchez, Isaiah Sanchez, and Isaac Sanchez all of Edgewood; along with 13 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Friday, June 13, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Vaughn, NM. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Saturday, June 14, 2014 from the church, with Father Paul Nkumbi officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Vaughn, NM. Pallbearers will include his three brothers Joe, Don, and Abenicio Sanchez, and three grandsons Zachary Tenorio, Isaiah Sanchez, Isaac Sanchez, and great-grandson Arturo Baca. Honorary bearers will include Norbert Archibeque, Jason Sanchez, Andrew Oliver, Johnny Sanders, Joseph Aragon, Abran Sandoval, Martin Sanchez, and all his many relatives and friends. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, NM. (575) 355-2311. To place an online tribute or sign the guest book go to 
MCCARVER, PATRICIA J. &Quot;PATTIE&Quot; age 71, went to be with our Lord on Saturday. She is survived by her two daughters: Deanna Stewart and husband Joe, and Laura Koopmans and husband David; one brother, Jim Bignell and wife Carol; two grandchildren Bryan Price and wife Shannon, and Melinda Romero and husband Julius; and five great-grandchildren. Patricia's Life Celebration will begin with a Service today, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Heights Christian Church, 6935 Comanche Rd. NE. Please visit Pattie's online guestbook at 
