DUNN, LOUISE ELIZABETH MCLEAN December 10, 1915 - March 5, 2014 Louise was born on Hull Farm, Monmouth County, New Jersey to Amzi Chapin and Laura Morford McLean. One of her earliest memories was the soldiers from Ft. Monmouth marching past her grandfather's house towards the end of WWI. The family later moved to Pennington, New Jersey where Louise grew up with one sister Anne McLean (Corson). They were the daughters of the county agricultural agent. In 1918 she survived the Spanish Flu but remained sickly for several years and was sent to the country each summer to live and recuperate with her Aunt and Uncle on their farm in Central New Jersey. She had an idyllic childhood with a close extended family. Despite the pay cut of 25% during the depression and with help from grandparents, Louise graduated from Cornell in 1937 with a degree in Home Economics. She subsequently did her hospital dietitian internship in Philadelphia and then worked for GE in Syracuse and Cleveland. She attended Columbia University for a summer in Manhattan. The year 1939 found her and her girlfriend changing their travel plans from a cruise on a British flagged ship to Bermuda to an American ship to Havana. While they were in Cuba, war was declared by England, and the crew painted the Stars and Stripes prominently on the sides of their ship for their return voyage. Louise married Thomas Monroe Dunn on August 1, 1942 in Columbia, S.C. where she was working as a civilian for the Army. Tommy was in the 12th Engineer Battalion. He proposed to her by telling all their friends that she had turned him down when actually he had never yet asked her. His sense of humor was one of the many things Louise loved about her Tommy. She then followed the Eighth Division to Tennessee, Arizona, and Missouri and returned to her home in New Jersey when his unit was shipped to Europe. Their first child, Jean Louise Dunn (Griffin), was born in Trenton, New Jersey on August 15, 1944. After the war the family moved to Idaho where Tommy completed his civil engineering studies at University of Idaho in Moscow on the GI Bill. They followed road, bridge, and dam construction projects moving to Rupert, Twin Falls, Burley, Salmon, and St. Anthony all in Idaho. Their son Thomas Jr. was born in Burley on August 9, 1950. The family then moved to Madison, Wisconsin; Ohio View Industry and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Washington, D. C.; and Dayton, Ohio. In Dayton, Louise went back to work after completing her Master's in Education from Miami of Ohio on a Carnegie-Mellon grant. She worked as a lunchroom superintendent at Trotwood-Madison Schools and did some consulting before retiring and moving to Heber Springs, Arkansas. Louise enjoyed cooking and sewing but her passions outside of the family were growing and showing daffodils, genealogy, and reading murder mysteries. She was a nationally certified daffodil judge, life member of the New England Genealogical Society and must have read all the murder books in five libraries. She attended her 70th college class reunion. After the death of her husband, Louise moved to Albuquerque to live near, and later with her daughter. She was active with the Senior Citizens group and maintained her hobbies and interests until her death. She left us gently after a short illness at Hospice. She was a wonderful mother, an accomplished woman, and a life-long student. She is survived by her sister; son and daughter; daughter-in-law; two grandsons; and two step grandsons and their families which include two great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 21st at the Riverside Funeral Home Chapel at 2PM.
LARRAZOLO, KATHRYNE Age 62, began her new journey, June 9, 2014. She is now free to fly with the ravens on her own strong wings. To see God's miracles of the heaven and earth. The only raven with beautiful blue sparkling and mirthful eyes. Oh how Kathryne will soar! If you knew her you loved her joyful infectious laughter, her generous and sweet kind soul. Kathryne was an avid reader and would share her knowledge with all who would listen. She loved people and had an incredible ability to remember faces and names. She was a volunteer for Hawks Aloft, a True bird lover. Kathryne never met a bird she did not like. She is survived by her son, Harper Dees, whom she loved above all; sisters, Beverly Larrazolo, Keta Valdez (Jim), Theresa Chavez (Robert); brother, Joe Larrazolo (Barbara); many nephews and nieces; her cats Dashey and Jack. Kathryne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Patricia Larrazolo; brother, Barry Larrazolo. A memorial service will be at 11o'clock am on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, with a reception to follow. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
KELLY, ROBERT F. Age 61, long time resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, most recently living in Tucson, Arizona, passed on May 20, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona with his family by his side. Robert was born on March 27, 1953 in Far Rockaway, NY and was one of six children of Mary Simco & Joseph Kelly. He grew up from age 12 onward with his foster parents Walter and Elizabeth Kennedy, who had six children of their own. He spent most of his life after the age of 18 in New Mexico, getting married in Southern California and having two daughters. After returning to New Mexico Robert owned a successful independent food distribution company in Albuquerque and later worked for Nobel Sysco until his departure from their Albuquerque office in 2006. Finding that he still had a great deal of energy and a mind built for business he ventured to Tucson, Arizona to purchase an independent liquor store in 2011. He lived his life always wanting more for his children and worked hard up until he passed to ensure they would be taken care of first and foremost. Robert is survived by his two daughters Jennifer (Kenny Ash) Kelly of Bayfield, CO and Amy (Michael) Holmes of Tucson, AZ; one beautiful granddaughter (his princess) Kinley Reese Ash also of Bayfield, CO. Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2PM in Santa Fe at the Rosario Chapel located at 540 Rosario Blvd, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Arrangements are being handled by Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 E Rodeo Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 989-7032. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
HUGHART, CAROLE M. Carole M. Hughart, age 60, Prairie Island Minnesota, died May 7, 2014 in Moriarty, New Mexico with her youngest son by her side. Carole was born on February 11, 1954 in Streator, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Anne Zella Hughart and Charles Robert Hughart. She has two older sisters, Patsy & Donna whom she cared about and loved. She kept in touch with a good friend, Sally, from her middle school days who enjoyed reminiscing about their younger days and Jose who was introduced to her when she was 21. They always had a good time together. She was a great cook. Her specialty was Indian tacos. Her chili beans and soft fried bread set her Indian Tacos apart from the rest. She loved to travel across the country and was complemented by various people about her excellent driving skills. She escaped a couple of tornados but didn't realize until she got to her destination. She was a wonderful mother, with mama bear instincts, who wanted to always keep her children safe and happy. She taught her children how to be loving and generous, almost to a fault. She was good at telling jokes and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to laugh. Some of Carole's hobbies included, but were not limited to sewing, beadwork, swimming, and washing dishes, an art she understood from a summer she spent in Minnesota. She loved spending time with her friends, children, grandchildren and family. Carole was laid to rest on May 11, 2014 in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Rivera Family Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Carole is survived by her three children: Eric, Winterblossom, and Lennon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.
GRIEGO, GEORGE T. George Telles Griego went home to our Lord on Saturday, 6/6/14. He was born on March 2nd, 1929 in Santa Rosa, NM. He later moved to Clovis, NM where he met the love of his life and married Odelia (Lila) Garcia. They relocated to Albuquerque, NM shortly thereafter where they would raise their four sons. He worked for the US Civil Service at KAFB for 37 years as a heavy equipment operator and was an instructor to US Army GI's going on overseas duty. He received numerous Outstanding / Superior Service awards during his long distinguished career. He also served as a Union Stewart always supporting his fellow coworkers. George was a very supportive father and loved his wife and children, many family members and friends during his life. The family is so overjoyed and grateful that he recently accepted our Lord and Savior in his life and is rejoicing in Heaven. What a beautiful gift God had for him near the end of his life; it's never too late. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years Lila Griego and his very special and dear granddaughter - Candace Griego, daughter of Randy Griego and Frieda Martinez. He truly loved his brothers and sisters, relatives and children. He was in return loved and respected by his large and extended family and friends and will be missed dearly. He is survived by George E. Griego and wife Alicia, Leroy Griego and wife Maria, Ruben Griego and Randolph (Randy) Griego and many nephews, nieces and grandchildren. The Life Celebration Service will be held at Legacy Church - East Campus at 4701 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Thursday, June 19th at 10:30 am with a reception to follow. Legacy Senior - Pastor Steve Smothermon will be officiating. Please visit George's online guestbook at 
FERNANDEZ, VENA E. age 70, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away Friday, June 14, 2014. Vena was a wonderful mother and housewife. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sally Gonzales; and brothers, Pete and Ray Gonzales, from Cheyenne, WY. Vena is survived by her husband, Cruz Fernandez, of Los Lunas NM; her children, Orlando Martinez, Ruben Montoya, Debra Fernandez, Wanda Fernandez, and Brenda Fernandez; 32 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; her step-children, Cecelia, Antonia and Armando Fernandez; brothers, John and David Gonzales; and sister, Viola Solis and her husband Alfred from Cheyenna, WY. All services will take place at San Clemente Catholic Church beginning with a viewing on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:00 PM, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM. Final viewing will take place on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 9:30 AM, with Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit Vena's online guest register at 
BOISVERT, PAULINE ANNE Age 80, Pauline was surrounded by her children and grandchildren as she ended her earthly life on June 13, 2014 and went to heaven to begin her eternal life with Jesus. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Saint Marc, Quebec, Canada. Pauline moved to Grants in 1967 with her now late husband Gilles and their young family where they lived until 1974. She was a business owner for several years in Gallup, NM until she arrived in Albuquerque, NM in 1981. Here she enjoyed working in her boutique, but her favorite job was being a homemaker to her family. Pauline was an outstanding cook, a talented seamstress and she loved to knit. During her retirement, Pauline enjoyed traveling, gardening, baking, and spending time with her family. She loved animals, especially her two cats who stayed closely by her side during her illness. She will be forever remembered as a petite but very strong woman who looked after her family and loved with all her heart. We will always love and miss you dearly, Grandmama! Pauline is survived by her children, Huguette Thorson and husband Jeff of Asbury, NJ, Claire Tillman and husband John of Grants, NM, Marc Boisvert and wife Kelly of Albuquerque, NM; six grandchildren, Brian Thorson and wife Meredith, Michelle Sorenson and husband Matt, Katherine and Christine Tillman, Lydia and Hannah Boisvert. She is also survived by two sisters, Marie and Jeanette, and four brothers, Jean Guy, Sylvain, Jacques, and Paul-Emile, all of the Province of Quebec, Canada. Pauline was predeceased by her daughter Marie-Therese; her parents, Diogene and Therese Tanguay; her brother Marcel; and her husband Gilles. Services to celebrate her life will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at John XXIII Catholic Church, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr., Albuquerque, NM. A gathering of friends and family will follow at the church. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
BENAVIDEZ, JOE C. age 93, born in San Acacia, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of 62 years, Novie; children, Cecilia Lujan and husband, Rudy, Joe Larry Benavidez, Duane Benavidez and wife, Michelle; sisters, Andrea Giron and Lita Pino and husband, Joe; brother, Ernest Benavidez; 16 grandchildren; his 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members. Mr. Benavidez was preceded in death by his sons, Danny and Raymond; grandson, Mario; sisters, Susie, Terry, Della and Ascencion. Mr. Benavidez was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII, past State and District D.A.V. Commander and was an active member of the V.F.W. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Mrs. Lita Pino. Final visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. Pallbearers will be Christopher Lujan, Antonio Lujan, Pablo Lujan, Nicholas Lujan, Matthew Lujan and Jude Benavidez. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Benavidez and Rudy Lujan. Please visit 
ARMIJO, ANTONIO E. Antonio E. Armijo passed away suddenly on Monday 6/9/14. He was preceded in death by wife, Rita Armijo and son Andy J. Armijo. He is survived by daughters Shelma Sammi Armijo, Kris Armijo-Valles; his sons Gory, Antonio Sweeps and Michael. Granddaughter Andrea Valdez and family. Grandson Derek Armijo and family. Antonio served in the Korean War and retired from the US Postal Service after 34 years of service.
STAPLETON, JOHN G. age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 17, 2014. John is survived by his wife for forty-one years, Darlene; his daughters, Veronica Stapleton, and Jolene Duree and husband, Casey; his sisters, Lorraine (Cookie) Valencia and husband, Tony, Gail Stapleton, and Joanna Stapleton; brother, Kenny Stapleton; grandchildren, Ezra and Xavier Duree; mother in law, Mary Lou Armijo; many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John served in the Venezuela Peace Corps and was an educator for fourteen years. He was the Director of Bilingual Education at Jemez Schools, a teacher at the American International School, on the French Rivera and at Taylor Middle School. John was a Realtor for thirty years owning his own company, High Sierra Realty. Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd,. NW from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Private disposition will take place at a later date. Please visit 
SANCHEZ, ANGELINA &Quot;EVA&Quot; Age 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, June 16, 2014. She was born in Gallup, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perfecto and Eduvigen Chavez. Eva survived by her loving husband, Eddie B. Sanchez of the family home; her children, Elias "Nick" Sanchez and wife Sylvia, Michael Sanchez and wife Loretta, Sharon Sanchez; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother, Claude Chavez; and many other relatives and friends. Eva will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd NW, followed by Service of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt Carmel Cemetery, located between El Pueblo and Ranchitos on Edith NW. Pallbearers will be Robbie Apodaca, Christopher Apodaca, Chris Sedillo, Martin Santiago, Roger Martinez, and Enriquez Olivas. To sign Eva's guest book or to express your condolences, please visit 
