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WARD, SHAUNA NICOLE Age 33, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Chris Rowan; two beautiful children whom she loved dearly, Dominque, age 17, and Anthony, age 15; mother, Lea Anne Shellberg; father, Paul Ward II, and wife, Patricia; three sisters, Melissa and husband, Derek Vincent, Elizabeth Shellberg, and Erica and husband, Jr. Aguilar; two grandmothers, Mary E. Taylor, and Ladonna Rolston; grandfather, Ken Henderson; one niece, Hannha Atkin; two nephews, Harley Atkin, and Dylan Vincent; Aunt Sue, and Butch, Aunt Kathryn, and Dan, Aunt Eileen, and Gail; Aunt Shirley and Jeff; Aunt Sue and Dave and Uncle John; brother-in-law, Dan Rowan; mother and father-in-law, Pete, and Gail Rowan; and lots of cousins who love her. Friends may visit Thursday, March 28, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Another Visitation will take place, Monday, April 1, 2013 at Allnutt Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Ceremony will also take place in Loveland on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to mother, Lea Anne Shellberg, 4412 E. Mulberry St. Lot 374 Fort Collins, CO 80524 in Shauna's honor. We love and miss you so much and we all know that you are with God and on vacation! We will never forget your love and how you touched our lives forever and always baby girl! You are our huge blessing! Please visit our online guest book for Shauna at
www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
SANDOVAL, M. HELEN Age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Helen is survived by her brother, Restie Sandoval; niece, Cecilia Sandoval; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernardita Ortego-Sandoval and father, Restituto Sandoval; sister, Paula DeLong; brothers, Esequiel and Eduardo Sandoval; and sister-in-law, Annie Sandoval. Helen was born and raised in Cabezon, NM and attended Harwood Girls School and graduated from Bernalillo High School. Helen moved to Los Angeles in 1956, where she worked until her retirement in 1985. Upon returning to Bernalillo after retirement, Helen was involved in State and Local politics. She also enjoyed travel and working in her garden. Rosary was recited Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 S. Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen's memory for the Restoration of the Santuario in care of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Helen at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
SANDERS, MICHAEL AUGUR (MIC) 7/22/45 - 10/20/12 Lovingly, kind and very generous, Mic was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a marvelous friend. He struggled with his health for quite some time and died at home. Mic owned his own business for many years, Boston Brass and was an excellent business man. He took care of his customers with great zeal. Mic was a christian man. He was also an army veteran and served in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. Mic loved animals and his precious wilderness where his ashes are scattered. Mic leaves behind his wife Elaine C. Anthony Sanders; daughter Bree Brown; son Evan Marley David Sanders and partner Rachel Lopez; and two beautiful granddaughters Elizabeth Anne Marie Garcia Sanders and Shelby Banicia Lopez Sanders. Mic also leaves behind two sisters Marsha Milhone and Deborah Kramer and one brother David Sanders; five nieces and nephews. Mic is in God's hands and heart forever. There is no need to worry about him. He is safe and whole. Mic was a quiet man and his services were simple and calm at his request. He will be forever missed.
SALAS, VERONICA born September 14, 1921, passed away on March 25, 2013. She had a long and beautiful life and was loved and cherished by her big and boisterous family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eduardo Salas, brothers, Julian, Pete, Elmer, Gilbert and son in law LeeRoy Montoya who await her in heaven. She is survived by her children, Paul Salas and his wife, Mary; daughters, Andrea Blea and her husband Anthony, Veronica Montoya; son, Pete Sr. and wife Illene. She is also survived by her brothers Walter Garcia, Larry Armenta; twelve grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. We loved our sweet mom, sister, grandmother and great grandmother so dearly and feel richly blessed to have had her in our lives. Heaven now has a new angel. A visitation will be held from 3pm-6pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00am on Thursday March 28, 2013 followed by a funeral service at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Interment is to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Please visit Veronica's online register book at 
PRIETO, LILA Age 15, our courageous and precious angel, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 with her brokenhearted family at her side. Lila, whose favorite color was pink, taught us about strength and how to be an incredible friend. She was a Sophomore at Del Norte High School. She loved all kinds of music, talking and texting on her phone, computers, eating McDonald's Chicken Nuggets and French Fries. Lila collected Panda Bears. She was her Daddy's and grandparents' little girl who liked to bully her uncles Sean and Aaron. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Linda Armijo and Elgie B. McCloud. Lila is survived by her father, Damien Prieto; grandparents, Ernesto and Martha Prieto, and Kathy Baca; a special thank you to caregivers and special cousin, ZeAnna Prieto; aunt Ashley McCauley; great-aunts, Cynthia Baca and Arlene Baca; and many other family members and friends who will forever remember Lila. A Viewing and Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 29, 2013, also at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
NETTLES, LONNIE Z. age 94, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2013. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Sanderson, Florida. His loving wife Estela preceded him in death 30 years ago on August 21, 1982. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Chalmers, Maggie, Ina, Onie and Agnes; and granddaughter Denise Nettles. He is survived by his brother JW Nettles; his son Leonard J. Nettles (Kay); his daughters Agnes Nettles and Beatrice Kurtz (Dick); grandson Dr. Andrew R. Kurtz (Felicia); granddaughters Shelly Lobato (Ed), Diann Jackson, Danielle Nettles, Michele Clarke (Kevin) Jennifer; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and his "little dog companions" Baby and Chico, aka Dixie. Lonnie was a Veteran of WWII serving with the United States Army. He was a retired truck driver with Safeway Stores. His love and knowledge of farming made him a very popular vendor of tomatoes, cucumbers and melons at the VA Hospital and Bernalillo Farmers Markets. He often spent his earning from the sale of his vegetables and fruits on birthday trips to the casino's of Las Vegas, Nevada. Because of his strong belief that no one should ever go hungry he never hesitated to offer a meal. He also delivered food for Meal on Wheels. Visitation with the Nettles family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday March 28, 2013 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday March 29, 2013 at the Mortuary. Interment Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to feed the hungry. Please visit Lonnie's on line guest book at 
LOPEZ-LITTELL, ANGELINA MARGARET 3/27/63 - 12/6/93 In Loving Memory Happy 50th Birthday Sister! In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a special place, No one could ever fill. Love You and Miss You, Your Family
KNIGHT, HENRY B. Happy 94th Birthday! We miss you! We love you! We wish you were here to blow out all those candles! Letha & all the Family
DOYLE, SUZANNE W. Age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William "Bill" Doyle of Albuquerque, NM; children, Eileen Ellison and husband David of Pawnee OK, Ted Doyle and wife Stacey of Austin, TX, Patrick Doyle and fiance Diana Sawczyn of Scottsdale, AZ, and Janice Griego and husband Rick of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren Ryan Ellison and wife Traci of Corpus Christi, TX, Ashley Ellison of Norfolk, VA and Tess Doyle of Austin, TX. She graduated from the University of Michigan, received her master's degree from UNM and taught elementary school for 26 years with APS. She was an avid golfer and a member of Tanoan Women's Golf Association. Sue was proud that she had not only one hole-in-one, but two. She also loved to play bridge. After retirement Sue and Bill enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:30 A.M. at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave NE, with Father Michael Shea, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, March 28, 9:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4120 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87110. Please visit our online guest book for Sue at 
BECKER, CHARLES L. 1922-2013 age 91, a resident of Peralta, NM and formerly of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard as a machinist mate during WWII. Charles retired from Sandia Labs in 1974 after 33 years of outstanding service. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mae Laub Becker; brother, Edward Becker and wife, Ruth Belle. Charles is survived by his sons, Charles and wife, Freeda, Carson and wife, Shirley and Bruce and wife, Kathy; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Robert Becker and wife, Geraldine of Albuquerque and Jim Becker and wife, Marcy of Texakana, TX. Contact Romero Funeral Home at 864-8501 for further information. Sign Charles' online register book at 
WARD, SHAUNA NICOLE Age 33, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Chris Rowan; two beautiful children whom she loved dearly, Dominque, age 17, and Anthony, age 15; mother, Lea Anne Shellberg; father, Paul Ward II, and wife, Patricia; three sisters, Melissa and husband, Derek Vincent, Elizabeth Shellberg, and Erica and husband, Jr. Aguilar; two grandmothers, Mary E. Taylor, and Ladonna Rolston; grandfather, Ken Henderson; one niece, Hannha Atkin; two nephews, Harley Atkin, and Dylan Vincent; Aunt Sue, and Butch, Aunt Kathryn, and Dan, Aunt Eileen, and Gail; Aunt Shirley and Jeff; Aunt Sue and Dave and Uncle John; brother-in-law, Dan Rowan; mother and father-in-law, Pete, and Gail Rowan; and lots of cousins who love her. Friends may visit Thursday, March 28, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Another Visitation will take place, Monday, April 1, 2013 at Allnutt Funeral Home in Loveland, Colorado between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Ceremony will also take place in Loveland on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to mother, Lea Anne Shellberg, 4412 E. Mulberry St. Lot 374 Fort Collins, CO 80524 in Shauna's honor. We love and miss you so much and we all know that you are with God and on vacation! We will never forget your love and how you touched our lives forever and always baby girl! You are our huge blessing! Please visit our online guest book for Shauna at 
TIEFA, AARON Age 35, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He is survived by his girlfriend, Kim Goodwin; his parents, Shirley (Keith) Tolk, Marc (Lynda) Tiefa; brothers, Nick Tolk, Jake Tolk; sisters, Bonnie Tolk and Alexis Tiefa; his grandparents, Carol Graham, Margaret Roybal and Isaudro Roybal. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the reception center at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle, NE. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd NE #300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
