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PENERANDA, CRUZITA &Quot;MARY&Quot; 9/10/1923 ~ 6/20/2014 Cruzita went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Miguel Romero and Eutimia Archuleta Romero of Rinconada, NM, husband, Andres Peneranda (Santa Maria, CA), sons: Simon E. Romero (Rio Rancho, NM), Andres Peneranda, Jr. (Santa Maria, CA), granddaughter, Ariana Marie Rendon (Dixon, NM), grandsons: David L. Romero, Danny Romero, and Tony Romero (all of Rio Rancho, NM), sisters: Pasqualita Romero, Elivida Romero and Victoria Rendon (Dixon, NM), Lena Tafoya (Farmington, NM), Erminia Vigil (Berthoud, CO) and Emma Roybal (Lancaster, CA), sisters-in-laws: Ruth Alfanta (San Jose, CA), Lucille Romero (Farmington, NM) and brothers: Jose Simon Romero (Dixon, NM), Juan Julio Romero and Jose Trinidad Romero( both of Farmington, NM). She is survived by her sons: Theodore Valdoz and Charlotte (Pecos, NM) and Frank F. Rendon and Becky (Rio Rancho, NM); sister, Edumenia LaFuente (Santa Maria, CA); daughters-in-law, Elenor "Mary" Romero (Rio Rancho, NM), Linda Peneranda Plaza (Santa Maria, CA); sister-in-law, Hevila Romero (Farmington, NM); very special nephew, Daniel S. Rendon; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cruzita was born in Rinconada, NM, was raised there and in Dixon, NM; lived most of her life in Santa Maria, CA and returned to Dixon to care for her sister Victoria and brother-in-law Manuel M. Rendon in their later years. She also lived in Santa Fe, NM for 15 years where she made many friends who still visited her in Rio Rancho, NM, where she made her home and cared for her nephew until she passed away. Cruzita will be remembered by her family and friends as a kind and giving person. Her family will miss her dearly, but knows and takes comfort in that her faith will find her in the great company of her Savior and her family in heaven. We love you Mom. Honorary pallbearers are: Julieanne Rendon, Deia Rendon Christner, Mary Therese Valdoz, Desiree Lucero, Dena Peneranda, Victoria Peneranda Moriarty, Angela Valdoz, Maryann Stallings, Theresa Ayala, Ida Herrera, Flor Herrera, Flor Garcia, Martha L. Martinez and Andrea Morales. Pallbearers and Escorts are: Lewis Valdoz, Adam Valdoz, Andrew Valdoz, Frank Valdoz, Lee Peneranda, Zachary Peneranda, Maurice LaFuente, Timothy Martinez, D.J. Lucero, Nathan Lucero and Estevan Morales. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 Siringo Avenue, with a service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe. A reception will follow the interment back at the church.
RAEL, PAMELA LEE Pamela Lee Rael (Pam) (The Bug Lady), Loving mother, grandmother, daughter and wife passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday June 14th on her final trip back home, Santa Barbara, CA. It was her dying wish to go back to the ocean one last time and she was taken there by her youngest daughter Sarah Lemon and cared for in her last days by her oldest daughter Candice Taylor. Pam was loved very much by very many. Pam is survived by her four daughters, Sarah Lemon, Seanna Walker, Angela Taylor and Candice Taylor. Her three grandchildren, Hailey Lemon, Chloe Walker and Donald Walker. Her mother Aretta Cofelt, and husband Joe Rael. Pam who was raised in Santa Babara, California moved to NM in 1990. Pam loved the ocean, gardening and her friends/ customers in NM. Her celebration of life will be held in the courtyard of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on Saturday, June 28th from 7P - 9P. We invite any family member or friend who wishes to join in honoring Pam's life. Her favorite flowers were Calla Lily's J.
PENERANDA, CRUZITA &Quot;MARY&Quot; 9/10/1923 ~ 6/20/2014 Cruzita went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Miguel Romero and Eutimia Archuleta Romero of Rinconada, NM, husband, Andres Peneranda (Santa Maria, CA), sons: Simon E. Romero (Rio Rancho, NM), Andres Peneranda, Jr. (Santa Maria, CA), granddaughter, Ariana Marie Rendon (Dixon, NM), grandsons: David L. Romero, Danny Romero, and Tony Romero (all of Rio Rancho, NM), sisters: Pasqualita Romero, Elivida Romero and Victoria Rendon (Dixon, NM), Lena Tafoya (Farmington, NM), Erminia Vigil (Berthoud, CO) and Emma Roybal (Lancaster, CA), sisters-in-laws: Ruth Alfanta (San Jose, CA), Lucille Romero (Farmington, NM) and brothers: Jose Simon Romero (Dixon, NM), Juan Julio Romero and Jose Trinidad Romero( both of Farmington, NM). She is survived by her sons: Theodore Valdoz and Charlotte (Pecos, NM) and Frank F. Rendon and Becky (Rio Rancho, NM); sister, Edumenia LaFuente (Santa Maria, CA); daughters-in-law, Elenor "Mary" Romero (Rio Rancho, NM), Linda Peneranda Plaza (Santa Maria, CA); sister-in-law, Hevila Romero (Farmington, NM); very special nephew, Daniel S. Rendon; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cruzita was born in Rinconada, NM, was raised there and in Dixon, NM; lived most of her life in Santa Maria, CA and returned to Dixon to care for her sister Victoria and brother-in-law Manuel M. Rendon in their later years. She also lived in Santa Fe, NM for 15 years where she made many friends who still visited her in Rio Rancho, NM, where she made her home and cared for her nephew until she passed away. Cruzita will be remembered by her family and friends as a kind and giving person. Her family will miss her dearly, but knows and takes comfort in that her faith will find her in the great company of her Savior and her family in heaven. We love you Mom. Honorary pallbearers are: Julieanne Rendon, Deia Rendon Christner, Mary Therese Valdoz, Desiree Lucero, Dena Peneranda, Victoria Peneranda Moriarty, Angela Valdoz, Maryann Stallings, Theresa Ayala, Ida Herrera, Flor Herrera, Flor Garcia, Martha L. Martinez and Andrea Morales. Pallbearers and Escorts are: Lewis Valdoz, Adam Valdoz, Andrew Valdoz, Frank Valdoz, Lee Peneranda, Zachary Peneranda, Maurice LaFuente, Timothy Martinez, D.J. Lucero, Nathan Lucero and Estevan Morales. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Christian Life Fellowship, 121 Siringo Avenue, with a service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Santa Fe. A reception will follow the interment back at the church.
MOORE, RAYMOND G. 1930 - 2014 Raymond G. Moore, age 84, a resident of Belen, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 21, 2014. All services will be held at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel on Tuesday, June 24th, beginning with a viewing at 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment with military honors will be held at a later date in Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. An online guest register is available at 
MACKIE, DANIEL E, CPA Daniel Earl Mackie, 77, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was suddenly called home to our Lord on June 20, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He was surrounded by his loving family as he embarked on his journey. Daniel is survived by Eugenia Mackie. He served honorably in the US Air Force where, at Cannon AFB in Clovis, NM he met his beloved wife and soul mate and married May 27, 1957. They recently celebrated their 57th anniversary. He is also survived by his children Lisa Mackie, Linda Mackie and Mark Mackie; his four loving grandchildren, Gavin Grant, Alexis Holwerda, Spencer Mackie, Griffin Mackie and his brother Dennis Mackie and wife Patricia. His parents Neva and Homer, and his brother and sisters were waiting for him. Daniel was the owner and co-owner of Mackie, Reid & Company, Certified Public Accountants for most of his adult life. In 2013 he was honored with a "50 Years of Excellence" award from the NM Society of CPA's. Dan's heart and soul went into building the business to where it was when he recently retired. Dan also leaves behind those friends, associates, and clients that meant so much to him. His love and devotion to his family is what will be most remembered. As Dan would say, my number is up I won't be far away, for life goes on. You've received my wisdom and I know you will carry on. A Celebration of Daniel's Life will be Sunday, June 29, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A public viewing will be from 2 - 3pm, the Celebration from 3 - 4pm and a reception with Dan's favorite cookout BBQ from 4 - 6pm. We look forward to meeting friends, clients and everyone who has been touched by Dan in some way. Please come share your story in our celebration of his wonderful, inspirational and amazing life. Please visit our online guest book for Daniel at 
HARKINS, SAUNDRA K. passed away on June 19th. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Michael J. Harkins; son: Steven Brainard, daughter: Zeta Ligget and second daughter: Joanne Padilla Quintana; brother: Lawrence "Buddy" Price and wife Jo; grandchildren: Samantha, Arlen and Kelly; and several nieces and nephews. Saundra's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) followed by a Life Celebration Service at 12:30 p.m. Burial will also be on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. . Please visit Saundra's online guestbook at 
GEER, ELAINE W. Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 30 years, died on Friday, June 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, William U. (Bill) Geer. Also preceding her in death were sister, Shirley Hall; and parents, Joe and Pearl Welborn, all of Laurel, MS. Elaine and Bill were long-time residents of Los Alamos, NM, prior to relocating in Albuquerque. It was in Los Alamos they raised their two children: Rod Geer (Maria) of Albuquerque and Debby Negri (Armando) of South San Francisco, CA. Other survivors are grandchildren, Steven and Amy Caron, of Twentynine Palms, CA and Long Beach, CA, respectively, Anna Geer (David Gray), of Ventura, CA, and Leah Geer, of Austin, TX. Elaine leaves one great-grandchild, Felix Gray, of Ventura, CA. During her years in Los Alamos, Elaine was a fan of myriad activities. She was a talented ice skater and member of a bowling league. She loved to cook everything from fried okra to green chile chicken enchiladas. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, and then of Albuquerque's Hoffmantown Church. A Life Celebration and reception service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a good cause of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Elaine at 
FRECHETTE, RODERICK THOMAS JOSEPH Age 76, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. He was born on March 7, 1938, in Van Buren, ME. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Germaine (Long) Frechette; brother, Elmer Frechette; sister, Greta McCloud; infant son, Brad. Roderick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Theresa (Genovese) Frechette; daughter, Pamela Sauer; son, Roderick Frechette and wife Michelle; six grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Sauer, Rod, Thiery, Marguerite and Catherine Frechette; sister, Rose Bledsoe; brother, Herman Frechette; thirty one nieces and nephews. He had deep love for his family. Rod resided in Rio Rancho, NM for the last 18 years after living in Connecticut for 55 years. He was the proprietor of the family business, Manchester Wallpaper and Paint. He served honorably in the Army National Guard from 1958 through 1963. He enjoyed golf, bowling, blackjack and poker. A regular 'honey-do" man, he was constantly painting, doing carpentry and landscaping. His generous and kind personality led him to make friends easily and he always liked a good joke. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Roderick's honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 901-595-3300, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or 
ELFNER, GERTI Gerti Elfner, born May 29, 1924, in Pforzheim, Germany, left this world on June 19, 2014, in Tucson, AZ. Survived by son Eric in Seattle, son Axel and daughter-in-law Leslie in Tucson. Dedicated wife & mother, she survived the world's worst and appreciated the world's best. Good, smart, strong, decent, honest. She came to America in 1955 with nothing, ran a successful automotive repair shop with husband, Hermann, and made a good life for her family in Albuquerque, NM. She was loved, and she will be missed. Rest in peace, mom - you did well, and you've given enough.
CHAVEZ, MICHAEL &Quot;MICKEY&Quot; 1954 - 2014 Michael "Mickey" Chavez age 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2014 with family at his bedside. Mickey fought valiantly but succumbed to complicated internal medical issues. Mickey worked in the grocery and bar business for much of his adult life, and made and sold beef jerky as a side business for several years. Born on December 13, 1954, he became an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan at a young age and would faithfully watch them every Sunday during the fall and winter months. Spring and summer would find him at Isotopes Ball Park watching the game and eating a hot dog, normally with family members to include his sister Catherine and brother Gilbert. Some of Mickey's other favorite pastimes were watching movies and listening to good music, preferably Classic Rock. His favorites were the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimmy Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Chicago, to name a few. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents, Claudio and Esperanza (Hope) Chavez; Sister Anna Marie Marshall; brothers Sonny Chavez, Joe Chavez, Leo Chavez, and Paul Chavez. He leaves behind his sisters, Alice Chavez, Sadie Kleinstiver (Harv), and Catherine Benavidez (John). He is also survived by brothers Fred Chavez and Gilbert Chavez. Also surviving him are several sisters-in-law; Joan Chavez, Linda Chavez, and Mary Chavez, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Catholic Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW, on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 7:00 PM. A Celebration Mass will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM, also at Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Stephen Imbarrato will officiate. Interment will take place immediately following Mass at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Mickey at: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87124 (505) 884-1188 (505)884-1218
ABEYTA, ELLA Age 94, was born in Franklin, LA to Armand and May Theriot and passed away on June 20, 2014 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; her brother, Murphy; nephew, Jimmy; and her husband, Charlie Abeyta. For many years Ella was a small business owner in the home decorating field. She and her first husband, Edward W. Holleman, owned a home decorating and upholstery business in the late 1940's in Albuquerque. She became employed by Fedway as gifts and china salesperson, eventually managing the department. She worked in this line of endeavor until she was 63. During those years she also raised three daughters Patricia M. Cunion, Jo Ann and husband Pete Ezell and Debra and husband Ken Kugler. She has six grandchildren, Joanna, Mark, Bob and wife, Monika, Sherri, DeAnne and husband, Johnny and Karee; and seven great- grandchildren, William, Katherine, Zakarie, Alex, Xavier, Abriana and Danika. She is survived by brother, Isaac Theriot and his sons Michael, Tommy and Randy; brother Murphy's children, Donny and Denise. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 4:00 pm at FRENCH - Lomas Chapel. Private interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit the online guestbook for Ella at 
