TRUJILLO-CHAVEZ, PAUBLITA (POLLY) went to be with Jesus on June 12, 2014. She will be missed by her family and friends. She was born near Villanueva, NM on October 15, 1930 to Antonio Salazar and Filomena Sena-Salazar. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Rubio Trujillo; brothers: Petrolino Salazar and Tomas Salazar; step-son Jerry Chavez. She is survived by her husband Magdaleno Chavez; children: Dolores Martinez-Trujillo, Andy Trujillo and Ann Taylor-Trujillo, Lawrence and Donna Trujillo, Rosalie and Chuck Storm, Filomena and Jon Heikkila, Joy Trujillo and William Rubi. Grandchildren: Eric and Ashley Petrey, Renee and Robert Tran, Andrea Gallegos, Rebecca and Darren Zabinski, Elijah and Jeanne Trujillo, Jesse and Laura Trujillo, Kyle Storm and girlfriend Chelsea, Krystel Strom, Denise and Orlando Marquez, Nathan Anderjeski and girlfriend Sarah, Dana Anderjeski and boyfriend Joel, Joshua Gallegos and girlfriend Selina, Tiffani Duran and Marc Duran. Great- grandchildren: Jessica Petrey, and Micah Petrey, Eric Petrey, Mya Drenning, Landan Petrey, Ronley Zabinski, Cameron Trujillo, Antonio and Santiago Marquez, Anastacia Anderjeski, LiliAnna Anderjeski, Riley Gallagher, Anjelyca Gallegos, Haleigh Gallegos. Stepchildren: Mike Chavez, Ruben Chavez, MaryJane Webb, Nick Chavez, Richard Chavez, Henry Chavez and Jimmy Chavez, Margaret Williams, George Williams and families. Brothers and Sisters: Benigna Romero, Skippy Encinias, Deluvina Encinias, Armando Salazar, Jimmie Salazar and families.
UNGEMACH KIRK, RUTH JULIA Ruth was born on December 7, 1920, in The Bronx to Everett (a printer) and Katherine Amon Ungemach. After graduating in 1938 from Commercial High School, Yonkers, NY, she worked as a secretary in New York City for Lord & Taylor. During World War II, she worked for Gibbs and Cox, Naval Architects. Ruth married John F. Kirk, Jr., in 1946. They were divorced in 1972. While raising her children, Mrs. Kirk was an active volunteer in their schools, the community and in Girl Scouting. In 1965, she returned to work as a bookkeeper for the Borough of Park Ridge, NJ. Ruth and her older sister, Katherine, retired together to Albuquerque. She was predeceased by her siblings, Marie Mackey, Katherine Ungemach, and Everett Ungemach. She is survived by her five children, Katherine Pekruhn (Marietta, OH), Margaret Bootle (London, England), Paul (The Bronx, NY), Ann Schweitzer (Tijeras, NM), and Gary (Park Ridge, NJ); and her five grandchildren, Colin and Lloyd Pekruhn, Anna Bootle, and Shannon and Devon Kirk. Rosary was recited on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. Mass was celebrated on Friday, June 13, 2014, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE. Burial will take place at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx, NY. Please visit our online guestbook for Ruth at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
SLOAN, JAMES S. SR. Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 41 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was born in Milledgeville, GA on July 14, 1929 to James L. Sloan and Lucy L. Carr. He is survived by his daughter, Denise C. Case of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, Teressa and husband Steven Hatley, James S. Sloan III and wife Renee, Ryan Sloan, and Christie Sloan, all of Albuquerque, NM; ten great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Tonie, Trey, Jerry Jr., Sean, James IV, Zachary, Layna, Jencie, and Lilith, all of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Sara Horne of Miami, Florida, Martha B. Garner, and Rosa Robinson-McCant of Milledgeville GA; and brother Walter R. Sloan of Milledgeville GA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara Sloan, son, James S. Sloan Jr; sisters Lucy M. Alford, Emmie L. Reed and Shirley Felder; brother James L. Sloan Jr. James S. Sloan Sr. entered the United States Air Force where he proudly served during the Korean War. He worked for Duke City Bumper for 37 years until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm and Services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, (505)565-1700, with Pastor Robert Sinclair.
SIMMONS, PHILIP J. Age 63, passed away on April 21, 2014, after an illness. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 4, 1950, son of Robert L. and Margaret R. Simmons. He lived in Indiana, New York State and New Jersey during his early years. He graduated from the School of Optometry at Indiana University before moving to New Mexico in the 1970s. He initially began his optometry profession in Santa Fe and subsequently moved his practice to Albuquerque where he served the community over thirty years. Phil loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing and golf. He was an animal lover and was rarely seen without his dogs. Phil loved to laugh, never met a stranger, and had an inquisitive mind that found something interesting in everything. Through his optometry practice, Phil met and touched numerous lives, including the many kids he helped see the world more clearly. He was a true original and is missed by family and friends, including his mother of Wyckoff, NJ; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Mary Ann Simmons of St. Paul, MN; nieces, Jill Simmons, Lara Simmons, and Dawn Simmons of Seattle, WA; and his dog, Poundie. Arrangements entrusted to: Cremation Society of New Mexico, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd NE.
ROTHY, RUTH R. A gentle soul went to live in Heaven. She never did a wrong thing to anyone. She didn't have very much in life but had a huge heart and lived righteously to the very end. Our Lord Jesus Christ opened his arms and welcomed her home on May 29th, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and sister. She is survived by her beloved cat Mittens and special friends Teresa and Jay Johnson and numerous friends that she touched in this life. She was hard working and always wanted to do her best to make others happy. She was always willing to give what little she had for others. She will always be remembered and loved. She is at peace now and we will miss her dearly. A Memorial service for Ruthie will be held on Friday, June 20, 2012 at 10:00 am at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont Ave. NE. Albuquerque 87110.
RIVERA, CLORINDA was born to Conrado and Beatriz Rivera on October 11, 1934 in Cimarron, NM and resided in Albuquerque for the past 15 years. She passed away peacefully in California with her family at her side on the evening of June 10, 2014. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, grandmother, aunt, cousin, sister and friend. An accomplished artist, incredible cook, world traveler, role model and more; who positively and spiritually impacted so many individuals throughout her life on this earth. Her final request to meet Jesus has been granted! We love you mom GO with GOD. She was preceded in death by father Conrado, mother Beatriz; brother Conrado Jr., brother Eliseo Jr.; sister Rosalie Schultz; grandson Ares Dones Garcia. She is survived by sons, Vicente M. Garcia, Eugenio and wife, Aurora, Estevan and wife, Julie; daughter, Maxine, and husband, Kevin. She had six grandchildren: Ulysses (Ody) Cawaling, Maxine and Casey Garcia, Kalina and Colin Quinn, and Sydney Garcia. She had one great-grandchild, Davian Noelle Cawaling. A Rosary and Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Albuquerque on Friday, June 20th at 9:30am. A private interment will be celebrated by her children.
PISTO, ROBERT ROCCO Robert Rocco Pisto March 13, 1921 - June 6, 2014 Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, with family at his side, on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. At age 93, we can simply say "natural causes." Bob was born in Cambria, Wyoming, the eldest of Tony and Grace Pisto's five children. He lived briefly in Sheridan before his family settled in Gebo, where he remained through high school. He attended Gebo High and later Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, graduating in 1939 as class Salutatorian. During the Great Depression, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, fighting coal fires and sending his earnings home to help his family. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years before joining the Army Air Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He piloted B-24 bombers for the remainder of WWII, flying missions over northern Germany and earning the EAME Air Medal with two campaign stars. He remained in the Air Force Reserve until 1970, retiring with the rank of Major. Bob completed his civil engineering degree after the war and married the love of his life, Margaret Elizabeth Laird, in December 1947. He was a lifetime member of Sigma XI and the Elks Club and was active in Rotary and other civic organizations. Bob and Margie had two children, Laird Anthony Pisto (wife Julie Bauer Pisto) of Gig Harbor, WA and Helen Denise Pisto, of Albuquerque, NM and two much loved grandchildren, Kirsten Marie Pisto of Ballard, WA and Anthony B. Pisto of Chehalis, WA. He is predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margaret, brother David Pisto, and sisters Mary Lou Harbicht and Helen Cabre. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and beloved brother Wayne Pisto, also of Albuquerque. Bob's sense of family included every Pisto in this country and Italy, as well as Margie's extensive clan of Lairds, Hayes and numerous kissing cousins. Bob was close to his mother-in-law, Viva Laird, her brothers Buster & Lourie Hayes and Margie's siblings, of whom Eloise Shaw (Worland, WY) is the sole survivor. He was absolutely considered a member of Herm and Lil Bauer's family (SLC, UT) as well. Bob was a land surveyor and licensed civil engineer, working on transmission lines, power plants, dams, nuclear facilities and a variety of projects in the Western states, Alaska and Canada. Bob and Margie had homes (and lots of parties) in Casper, WY, Quesnel, BC, Salt Lake City, UT, Richland, WA and Idaho Falls, ID before retiring and moving to Albuquerque to concentrate on golfing and gardening. He made life-long friends in every town and on every project, notably those he designated "The Big Job." Bob and Margie shared a joy for life and participated to the fullest. To watch them dance together was enthralling - and made you believe in forever love. They golfed for fun and with passion. Both won tournaments, shot several holes-in-one and were members of many country clubs, including Casper Country Club, Willow Creek Country Club, Idaho Falls Country Club, and Tanoan Country Club. They played golf throughout the US, Canada and Northern Europe. Bob golfed regularly through age 91 and thought it was sissy to use a cart. He listened to every Wyoming Cowboys broadcast except when attending games in Laramie. He eventually came to forgive his children for not choosing the University of Wyoming. Bob loved to drive the vast open stretches of the American West and could tell you to the minute the time it would take to drive between any two points - and the best places to stop for pie along the way. In his youth he spent entire summers roaming the Big Horn Mountains, fishing, hiking, camping and exploring. His love of the outdoors lasted his entire life. He passed his considerable drawing skills along to his granddaughter Kirsten, and his gardening skills to his grandson Tony. He was a friend and mentor to generations of kids, those in the family and those in the neighborhood. He had a great sense of humor, and was known to invest hours pulling off practical jokes on friends and family. Many have not fully recovered to this day. Following cremation in Albuquerque, a big party and celebration of Bob's life will take place later this summer in Thermopolis, WY, where he will be buried alongside his lifelong love and best friend Margie. Remembrances may be made to the University of Wyoming Foundation, or any charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Bob's many caregivers and especially his hospice team from Advantage Home Care & Hospice who all provided tremendous support over his final months. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at 
PARKER, JOAN H. Joan H. Parker passed away in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, May 24, 2014 of natural causes. She was 79. She was born in Sacramento, KY, the daughter of Abb Atherton Humphrey and Anna Mae Humphrey. After graduation from Owensboro High School, she attended Kentucky Wesleyan College, in Owensboro, KY. After graduating with a degree in teaching, she moved on to Michigan where she taught for two years and took classes at Michigan State Univ. She also taught in Iowa. She then moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1960 for a teaching job with Albuquerque Public Schools, where she taught elementary school. She took several years off to raise her children, but helped to found A Child's Garden at First Presbyterian Church in 1971, where she taught 3 yr. olds. She taught there for 4 years. She then returned to teaching with A.P.S., and began teaching Special Education. In 1976, she received her MA in Special Education from U.N.M. She continued teaching for 25 years. A member of First Presbyterian Church, Joan met her husband of nearly 47 years, Clinton Parker, at Questers, a singles mixer at the Church. They were married in August of 1963 and were blessed with three sons and six grandchildren. At First Presbyterian Church, she was an elder and a deacon, and she sang in the choir. She loved singing and also sang with the NMSO, Albuquerque Civic Chorus, and others. She and her husband Clinton loved to travel and visited all 50 states as well as 27 foreign countries. Joan loved music, the Lobos, and Sequence (a board game). Joan moved to Fairwinds in Rio Rancho in 2011, where she lived up until her death. Joan is survived by her three sons; Andrew and wife Yvette, Todd, Russell, and wife Jodi; her Sister Mary Hunt and husband Charles, her Brother-in-Law Richard Parker and wife Ann; her six grandchildren; Cameron, Clinton, Joshua, Jillian, Kayson, and Liorah, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June 21st at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, 87102. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the First Presbyterian Church, New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, P.O. Box 21428, Albuquerque, NM 87154 or another charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Joan at 
OWENS, MARCELLA &Quot;MARCIE&Quot; Age 88, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock pm, Saturday, July 19th at Hope+in+the+Desert+ Episcopal+Church, 8700 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Owens was a housewife, mother and devoted church servant of Our Lord. Survivors include her daughters, Maralyn Hovey and Faye Whittington, both of Albuquerque; one grandson, Robert Kaehr of Albuquerque; one great-grandson, Evan Russel-Kaehr of Albuquerque; and one first cousin, Ronald Zee of Friday Harbor. Marcie Owens gave more than half of her life to serving Our Lord and her church. First by serving at Saint Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church of Albuquerque for more than twenty years. She then went on to be instrumental in the founding of Hope+in+the+Desert+Episcopal+Church of Albuquerque, serving there until she no longer was able. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hope+in+the+Desert+Episcopal+Church discretionary funds, 8700 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
MONTOYA, ERNEST (DADDY) Happy Fathers Day Daddy! I wanted you to know how much I love you! Thank you for being the best daddy. If I ever needed a strong hand to guide me through life you were there. I sometimes didn't make the right decisions, but you loved me anyways. You always worked hard to make sure we didn't do without. Daddy, anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy. I just wanted to say thank you and how much I miss you! But you know that! Every night I say my prayers. I love you DADDY! Your daughter, Yvonne
MONTOYA, ROSE MARIE Rose Marie Montoya, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed into the light on the morning of Thursday, June 12, 2014. Rose, 68, died at her home while in the arms of her two sons, Abel Abeita and Leo Montoya, after a 10 year battle with cancer. She was preceded by her brother, Max Montoya; sister, Linda Mendoza; and parents, Louise and Leonardo Montoya. Rose, born in Julesburg, Colorado, was an amazing and loving mother, sister, and grandmother. Retired from APS, Rose was an Army veteran and occupational therapist who loved to work with kids. She was a beautiful strong spirit who stayed true to her beliefs. She was an extremely generous, friendly, caring, brave, and funny woman. Rose lived her life with a loving and open heart. Rose's life will be honored with Mass on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 9:00 am at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd NE, followed by a joyous celebration of her life at the Downtown Historic Bed and Breakfast in Huning Highland. Please visit the online guestbook for Rose at 
MCMANAMAN, JACOB L. Jacob Lawrence McManaman was born December 3, 1977. He died on May 11, 2014 at the age of 36. Jacob's body gave out on Mother's Day, after a half a year's struggle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Tamara McManaman; daughter Myah McManaman; mother-in-law Verta Cooper; parents Patricia McManaman-Loucks and Laurence Loucks. He also leaves many cousins, aunts and uncles, extended family, and many friends and colleagues. Jacob will be missed by many, for his intelligent competence, his sense of humor, his friendly aide, his dependability, his compassion, and his love. Jacob took on responsibility not only for his own life, but also for his family and friends and fellow beings. Through his hard work, his abilities and his caring, he was able to make our lives better. Jacob was a true renaissance man. He was a master communicator (an advocate of 'the courageous conversation'), a musician, an actor, a cook, a mediator, a teacher, an avid cyclist, a brewmaster, and his extensive computer knowledge kept him in demand constantly, at work and with family and friends. Jacob worked hard to support his family, in the Air Force, at Schreiber Foods, and finally at Sandia Labs. While working full time, he earned two degrees online. First his Bachelors in Computer Science and then his Masters in Computer Security. Jacob loved his life here with his family and he fought to stay with us as long as he could. Jacob, we miss you, but are glad you are no longer in pain. Myah said, "You are the best daddy ever."
MCKILLIP, JOHN DAVID Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died June 10, 2014. He is survived by his spouse of 71 years, Marylin "Lin" Janice McKillip, age 91, of Albuquerque; children, Georgia Marchbanks and husband, Craig of Tampa, FL, Jennifer Kaiser of West Hollywood, CA, Brian Kilcup and wife, Brenda of Corrales, NM, Glen Kilcup and wife, Clara, of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Charmayne Kilcup, Alexis Marchbanks, Cameron Kilcup, Sean Marchbanks, Cailyn Kilcup, Emma Kilcup, and Madeleine Kilcup. A beloved father and husband, John "Jack" was a veteran of the China-Burma-India Campaign of WWII and Korean War. Jack was a kind and caring man who always thought of others first, e.g., he would try to assist you even during times he really needed help himself. He also uplifted and inspired others. While a teacher in CA for most of his career, he was also an enlisted man and later a Captain in the Army, a prune farmer, a sailor, an adventurous traveler an investor, and an accomplished ballroom dancer. He loved to discover new places and meet new people, from Stonehenge to the Greek Isles. Locally, Jack and Lin could often be found dancing on a Sunday afternoon at the Mountain View Club at Kirtland AFB. Although Jack lost his eyesight in recent years, he never complained. He was always a joy to be around and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Services will be held Monday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH -Wyoming. Interment will follow on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Jack at 
