WISE, EUNICE W. Age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home to The Lord, June 20, 2014. She is survived by her son, John Wise (Clara) of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Rita Lindberg (Richard) of Albuquerque and Waneta Bacome (Tom) of Phoenix, AZ; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Benjamin; and great-grandson, Kory. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Paradise Hills Methodist Church, 4700 Paradise Blvd NW. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dogs for the Deaf Inc. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Wise at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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Obituary for WATTERS
WATTERS, ANN Ann was born in Montana in 1919 and raised by her aunt and uncle, a family doctor for 50 years, in Lacon, Illinois. She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in 1941, not with the degree in nursing that she wanted but in secondary education. Ironically, her uncle whose life was devoted to medicine had selfishly dissuaded her so that she could stay close and care for them in their elder years, which she did. As World War II started, she taught high school English and speech and coached the drama club in Bradford, a small town in central Illinois. She met her first husband, John Howes, in Bradford and had three children, Tom, Sara, and Paul. She was a concert-quality pianist and organist, and her three children learned most of the Methodist hymnal from her as she played for choir practice. For ten years she raised her kids as a single mother in Decatur, IL, where she served three stints as a local PTA president while the children were in elementary school. In the late 1950s, she served the PTA nationally in a program, years ahead of its time, to combat child pornography. Oldest son, Tom Howes, who still lives in Bradford, worked for 30+ years at Caterpillar in Peoria, IL, and simultaneously worked as a local cop and an EMT. Daughter, Sara Stone is the chair of the journalism, public relations and new media department at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Youngest son, Paul is a lawyer in San Diego. She is also survived by son-in-law, Dr. Robert Barkley; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She shared her life over the years with adored cats Kitty, Killer and Oreo; Rhett, her devoted black Lab, and Nebo and Sage, her loyal Australian Cattle Dogs. In 1960 she remarried, to Paul Watters, who spent his career with Paul Revere Life Insurance, and moved the two younger children to Tucson, where, after being held hostage in Illinois humidity for 40 years, she thought she had found paradise. After three years the family moved to New Mexico, where Paul and Sara attended the old Albuquerque High and where Ann taught English, speech and reading, first at the old and then at the new AHS for 29 years, retiring in October 1993 at the young age of 74. For the last 10 years of her teaching career, she had a large following as "The Story Lady" on the local educational radio station, KANW, and she brought an innovation to AHS later copied nationally: the entire school - save for one phone receptionist - shut down for 30 minutes while everyone read: students, coaches, cafeteria workers, janitors, teachers. She schlepped bags of books to school and then to the far reaches of the campus to sit with a different group for that half hour. In the dinosaur age before the Internet, iPhones and texting, for "The Reading Lady of AHS" it didn't matter what anyone read, as long as they read something, be it a driver's manual for those wanting to get a license; romance novels; newspapers; text books; People and Popular Mechanics; even magazines about heavy metal groups, skateboarding and monster trucks, which explains why, during one visit home, Paul was shocked to learn that his by-then 70-year-old Mother knew all the words to Metallica's greatest hits and all about the demolition-derby circuit for monster trucks with huge tires and bigger engines. She had been his speech teacher in the late 1960s, when he was a city and state champion for her National Forensic League speech team. For years she drove the team in the AHS "stretch-limo" to weekend tournaments all over New Mexico and southern Colorado and reveled in their success. She was a proud member of Bulldog City, a fixture at son Paul's class of 1968 reunions, along with her colleague, legendary basketball coach Jim Hulsman. And she is remembered so fondly by scores of students through the years, some of whom will never forget how she taught them English or speech or, for many, how to read. Just one testament to her impact on her students came from then Secretary of Public Education for the state of New Mexico, Veronica C. Garcia. On the occasion of Ann's 90th birthday party at El Pinto in May 2009 with 30 guests, Veronica wrote in an Albuquerque Journal Letter to the Editor, about how Mrs. Watters "was the No. 1 reason I didn't drop out of high school. She taught us, she had high expectations for us and, more importantly, she cared about us. She rounded up a 'Bad News Bears' group of kids and turned us into a speech team. Every child needs an important adult, in addition to their parents, who thinks they are pretty special. It's that one special adult who can make the difference between a graduate and a dropout. I'm living proof, and for that I want to say, thank you, Mrs. Watters, I couldn't have done it without you." Secretary Garcia started at AHS as a scared-to-death sophomore who, in speeches all over the world, always pays tribute to her speech-team coach and mentor who made all the difference in her life. Ann was fiercely independent - no, stubborn - and she loved to read and was a rabid sports fan, be it golf, baseball or football any time, and especially March Madness. Through the 2013 season, she and her loyal driver and trusted friend, Dennis Linden, for several seasons went to a couple of Lobo football and most basketball games in The Pit. Dennis says it was the best gig he ever had - paid to go to college games - and they had a deal: she did not make him wear his cap and he allowed her to sit in the front seat. There is a fund-raising brick in front of The Pit that commemorates "Dennis Driving Miss Ann" to those games. In the last 17 years she had weathered two broken hips and colon cancer. In 2006, after nearly 48 hours on the floor of her TV room after a fall, she grudgingly added a part-time home-healthcare worker, Mary Lindsey, to her daily routine. Despite her protestations, Ann often sent Mary home after an hour or two or told her not to come at all some days. Mary was dedicated to Mother's care and comfort for eight years and she and Dennis shared holiday meals and other gatherings as part of the family. Her children kidded her that she was the only 94-year-old with an entourage - better, Ann's posse - which included Robert Hall and Pat Griswold, who sculpted Ann's beautiful yard that gave her such pleasure in every season; "the Bens" - Ben Garcia, Sr. and Ben Garcia, Jr., who rebuilt her nearly 60-year-old house room by room over the past two years and, beyond their artistry, provided trusted companionship and loving support like family; John Teel, of Steve Shelly Landscapes, her orchid specialist; Steve Shelly, who trimmed the burgeoning plant forest in her favorite plant room every quarter; Rob Roach, who for years was her jack-of-all-requests-and-needs, including bringing his beloved Dachshunds for weekly visits; Tom Dvorak, who cared for her two large aquariums; and Debra, at Patty's Hair Salon on Lomas, who made Ann look beautiful every week for years. Her favorite haunt was Monroe's on Lomas -- owner Miguel, his son Matthew, manager Juan and chef Mario, plus Jason and his wait staff colleagues - provided fabulous New Mexican fare with family-like fellowship for her twice-weekly lunches of a breakfast skillet, chicken fajita quesadillas or blue-corn chicken enchiladas, with two glasses of Merlot, and often a game to watch. Monroe's was a second home, and with her when she passed was a small bottle of Merlot, a favorite stuffed dog and a novel for her journey home. Her entourage gave her independence and great comfort - part of the family's promise that she could stay in her house and enjoy her magnificent yard as long as possible -- as she outlived two generations of friends and neighbors. Until three months ago, Ann had a standing weekly hair appointment; went out often to get her nails done; did grocery shopping; was a regular at Monroe's, Outback or Paul's Monterrey Inn, often sharing lunchtime there with Coach Hulsman; and she always stopped at the dog park and Tingley Beach with Dennis the Driver to feed the ducks. She used a walker at home, but a vice-grip on her driver's arm to and from the car everywhere else - even though the walker would have made her field trips easier. And why? Because, she would explain curtly, walkers are for old people. Now, one of the family's favorite memories will be our last Albuquerque Zoo adventure in mid-March, for which she grudgingly surrendered to a wheel chair, with three generations along for the ride - Paul and Sara; Dennis; grandson David; and Cambri, the nine-year-old great-granddaughter, who pushed - no, raced - her all over the zoo on a beautiful New Mexico blue-sky afternoon. Her world and ours changed about then. Enter the tough, loving, wise Sue Garcia, Ben Sr.'s wife and a certified surgical technician in the OR at UNM Hospital, who got Ann an appointment with the fabulous Leading Ladies of UNMH's Oncology GYN. They took her in their expert and gentle hands and began to treat her immediately. Dr. Carolyn Muller explained that Ann had lived long enough to get not only a cancer, but a very rare one at that. Indeed, The Reading Lady, with a master's degree and enough extra hours for a doctorate, was always an overachiever. When the side effects of radiation were explained to her, she responded that, like the walker, those were for old folks and she would conquer the disease. She weathered 24 of 25 radiation treatments before succumbing to the side effects and age, spending 9 days in UNM Hospital and then 46 at Las Palomas, both facilities demonstrating around the clock the difference between competence and caring - the former you can pay for, the latter you can't. On Monday afternoon, June 16, just after a bath and her hair washed by a gentle Sol Amor Hospice nurse, and turned and tucked in by April Goolsby, the hardest-working certified nursing assistant on earth who took such loving care of Ann during her Las Palomas stay, and in the presence of her caregiver Mary, and children Paul and Sara, she slipped peacefully and silently away - on her schedule, her will to live finally trumped by a tired heart. Having lived a full and remarkable life as Mother and teacher, mentor and friend, a woman who touched so many lives over nearly a century, we can ask for nothing more. One of her favorite poems, Thanatopsis, says it best: that when her time came this week, unafraid and at peace, she wrapped the draperies of her couch about her and lay down to pleasant dreams. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at St. John's Cathedral, 318 Silver SW. The family requests memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Sol Amor Hospice, 7301 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, N.M. 87110. Please visit our online guestbook for Ann at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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Obituary for TAPIA
TAPIA, MADELINE MARIE Madeline Marie Tapia (80) passed away on June 18th, 2014. Madeline was born in La Cienega, NM and moved to Bernalillo when she was 6 months old. From an early age she was a devoted Catholic, attended the Our Lady of Sorrows School, run by the Sisters of Loretto, graduating in 1953. She was married to her husband Bill for 43 years and raised five children in Santa Fe. In her professional career she worked for various departments for the State of NM, retiring from the NM Health and Environment Department. After retirement she and her husband moved to Nevada where they enjoyed being with their grandchildren and lounging around the pool. When her husband Bill passed away, she moved to Rio Rancho where she wrote her book of memoirs, "Growing Up In Bernalillo". In her book she relives stories of celebration, tragedy and daily life. Her book also highlights stories passed on by her ancestors and stories she recalled as a young girl. The book was dedicated to her five children, 17 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Later in her life she married her current husband, Ricardo Gonzales. She appreciated his love and patience listening to all her stories and life's episodes. Madeline was known for her infectious smile, making friends wherever she went and always making those around her feel important and special. She hoped to write a second book about her life as an adult in Santa Fe, but an unexpected illness took her too soon. You are already missed, but we know that your beautiful smile was needed in heaven. We love you mama. God called you to his heavenly home, part of his great plan, although it may be hard, we all must understand. Faith is what is hoped for, things we cannot see, heaven is promised to all of us if only we believe. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Antonio and Elisa Griego; brothers: Johnny, Lionides (Nielo), and Romeo Griego; great- granddaughter, Eleanor Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Gonzales; children: Yvonne M. Rivera (Gerald), Ralph W. Tapia (Beatrice), Vivian J. Tapia, Marcos A. Tapia, and Michael P. Tapia; sisters: Evangeline Tapia (Eloy), Erlinda Lovato (Premetivo), Genevieve Sisneros (Tony), Adela Podwora (Bill), and Sandra Martines (Raymond); sister-in-laws: Carmen and Nadine. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at The Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Grandsons: Eric, Ralph Jr. Tapia, Elias, Daniel Montano and Reyes Rivera and Nephew: Robert Griego. Honorary Pallbearers: Nephew, Xavier Tapia and Special Friend, Cipriano Tapia.
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Obituary for TANNER
TANNER, JOHN EMERY 92 years old. Resident of Edgewood, N.M. since 1971, died on June 23, 2014, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna; his children, Charles Wayne Tanner and wife, Mary, Sharon Hernandez, Sheryl Padilla and husband, Earl, John David Tanner and wife, Jeanette, Susan Saunders, Thomas Tanner, and Teresa Tanner. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He served 23 years in the United States Air Force. He enlisted in 1941 in the Army/Air Corps and served in the Pacific in World War II. He was born in Murphy, North Carolina, on February 5, 1922. He has traveled all over the world serving his country. He was a wonderful husband, provider, father, and loved by many. He touched many people with his humor and generous spirit. He will be greatly missed. Public viewing will be at 10:00 a.m. Services will commence Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project. Please visit our online guest book for John Emery Tanner at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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Obituary for SANCHEZ
SANCHEZ, REBECCA V. age 48, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
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Obituary for ROBBERSON
ROBBERSON, REX DALE 6/25/13 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. I will always love you. Bev
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Obituary for PERRY
PERRY, DEOLA TATE age 90, and a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for many years, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Deola was born August 3, 1923 in Pilot Grove, Texas, the third child of Marion Gilbert Tate and Carrie Buckner Tate. Deola accepted Christ at the age of nine and was a member of Murphy's Chapel Baptist Church in Texas. She met and married Johnie B. Perry in 1944, moved to Philadelphia, PA, served with O.E.S. #19 PHA, and was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church until 1975, when she and her husband moved to Albuquerque, NM, and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she was an active member until her death. Deola was a Past Matron and served her Cyrene Chapter Aux. of the Fraternal Order of the Knights of Templar as a Past Commandress of the Grand Chapter St. Catherine Court #18 for 50 plus years, and was also a member of Bernalillo County Extension for 20 years. Deola was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and two sisters. Left to cherish her memory are the Tate, Buckner, Perry and Wilson families and a host of beloved friends. Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street, N.W., Albuquerque on Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4:00-6:00pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2401 University Blvd. S.E., Albuquerque on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11:00am. The Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:15pm. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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Obituary for MURRAY
MURRAY, YATES E. Age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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Obituary for MOYA
MOYA, ABENICIO (BENNY) F. age 85, born in Tome NM, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, Mr. Moya is survived by his children, Larry Moya, Johnny A. Moya and wife, Darlene, Jo Ann Barela and husband, Ambrosio Sr.; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Flora Moya; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Moya was preceded in death by his wife, Delia Moya; daughter-in-law, Eileen; grandson, Adrian; sisters, Felicita and Priscilla; brothers, Gilbert and Arturo. Visitation will be Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Johnny Moya Jr., Louis Moya, Antoinette Jojola, Jessica Gonzales, Leon Moya and Ambrosio Barela Jr. Private burial will follow at a later date. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
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Obituary for LACASSAGNE
LACASSAGNE, CONNIE Consuelo (Connie) Lacassagne was born February 4, 1928 in Santa Fe, NM to Melinda Delgado Lacassagne and Paul Lacassagne who predeceased her. She went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2014. She was predeceased by her sisters: Adelina Fresquez, Isabel Ortiz, Josina Romero, Lucy McCachren, Tessie Romero and their spouses. Connie is survived by sisters: Frances Ortiz, and Viola Manzanares and husband, Horace. Connie was very special to and much loved by the family of Gloria and Brian Wells. Connie's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, June 26th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Rosary, at 6:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m., at Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE followed by Interment at Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe. The family would like to thank the staff of Ambercare Hospice and Sandia Vista Home for all the wonderful care given to Connie. Please visit Connie's online guestbook at www.Reflectionoflife.com REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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Obituary for JENNINGS
JENNINGS, BETTE JOAN &Quot;JO&Quot; Age 92, peacefully passed on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at home in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her brother, Ralph Rider and sister-in-law, Betty; and her children, Michael Jennings and daughter-in-law, Gwen, Patrick Jennings, Maureen Gonzales, and Bruce McIntosh, and Barbara Jennings. Known as "Granny" to many, she adored her nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph and son, Richard "Tim." Raised in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she met her airman sweetheart while working at the Chickasha Field US Army Air Force training school and later they married. As a supportive military wife, she moved with her husband during his 21 years of service from San Antonio to Alaska. They eventually chose New Mexico as home. At her core, Jo was an artist putting her unique style and creativity into everything that she did. She was a vibrant potter who contributed to the developing art community in NM, a painter, seamstress extraordinaire, and a piano player. She was a wonderfully true friend, incredibly considerate of animals, and renowned for her stories and her luck in the casinos. Generosity and kindness were among her traits and there was always room at her table and a bed for the weary. She was courageous and curious and lived to experience everything from the first automobiles to iPads. An expert gardener, cook, and fearless driver (in all conditions), she enjoyed collecting wooden Nutcrackers and putting them on display at Christmas. A natural teacher, she loved to school anyone on everything from biscuit baking to the species of birds at her feeders. During her later years in Chama, she became especially protective of the bears that came down in search of food. Jo had many wonderful caregivers to whom the family is deeply grateful. The last few years she lived at home with her granddaughter, Jillian who provided her great care, unending love and peace to the end. There will be an interment at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Friday, June 27, 2014, 12:45 p.m. and a reception following at 3001 Betatakin Circle, Santa Fe. There will be a reception in Albuquerque on Saturday, June 28, 2014, 2:00 p.m., at 4161 Chama NE. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, Espanola, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Bette at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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Obituary for HONICK
HONICK, CATHERINE ELIZABETH Passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014, in Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Wife of the late Ronald J. Honick, Sr; mother of Cathie Marie and Ronald J. Honick Jr.; grandmother of Nicole and Nicholas Nagy, Ronald J. Honick III, Bethany Preston, Michelle Visgar, Rachel Nagy, Wendy and Timothy Honick; great-grandmother of Leah Paige Nagy. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 6:00pm at Amanda Yoga and More, 593 Reclining Acres Rd., Corrales, NM 87048. Arrangements entrusted to William Slater II Funeral Service, Scott Twp.
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Obituary for HERRERA
HERRERA, CHRISTINA G. our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and sister was called home to our Heavenly Father at the age of 78, on Friday, June 20, 2014. She was born on May 16, 1936 to Miguel and Teresa Guzman of Thoreau, NM. She will be remembered for her love of "people watching." She, also loved to travel and go for long drives. Ms. Herrera was always laughing and loved to make people smile and feel good about themselves. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Luis Perez; son, Vincent Herrera; and brother, "Cuco" Guzman. She is survived by her daughter, Liz Winnett and her husband, Michael, of Stanwood, WA; grandchildren, Ramona Chavez and her husband, Edward, Leonora Prudencio and her husband, Phillip, Christina Bowen and her partner, Lisa Sanchez, Shannon Ortega and husband, Gilbert, and Mindy Prudencio and husband, Jonathon; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Miranda Griego, Larissa and Alicia Chavez, Joshua Valverde, Phillip Prudencio, Christopher, Michael and Brianna Bowen, Jacob Oliver, Andreas, Alesia, Sheya and Gilbert Ortega, Jr., Xavier Enriquez, Jonathon and Jeremy Prudencio; one great-granddaughter, Annaliya Griego and another great-grandchild on the way. She is, also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and other friends who will miss her very much.Viewing and Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM with the Rosary to be recited at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2014. The Funeral Service will begin at Noon, also on Saturday, June 28, 2014. All services will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services Strong-Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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Obituary for GEER
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 www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 505-823-9400
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Obituary for GALLEGOS
GALLEGOS, HORACIO Horacio Gallegos passed away on June 22, 2014 at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Rose; daughters Michelle and husband David Ocana, Ivonne and husband Rene Garfio, Leticia Gallegos; and grandchildren Leila Ocana, Elena and Ross Garfio. He retired from Abq Publishing in 2012 after 41 years. Funeral services will be held at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Interment following at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. There will be a memorial discourse on Saturday, July 5th at 5:00 p.m. Kingdom hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8600 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121.
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Obituary for GALLEGOS
GALLEGOS, IRENE HUERENA Age 90, born September 7, 1923 in Soham, New Mexico and went home to be with Jesus on June 20, 2014. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Our mother was a very caring woman that was selfless and nonjudgmental - welcomed everyone in her home with a smile and a meal. She was the epitome of unconditional love. Irene served in the United States Woman's Army Corp (WAC) from 1942 until 1946. She was preceded in death by her oldest son Leo Gallegos, infant daughter Julianta Gallegos, and grandson Charlie Gallegos. She will be missed, but not forgotten. Services on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Holy Rosary Church at 11:00 am (5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM) with burial services at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico at 3:00 pm.
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Obituary for ELFNER
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.
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Obituary for CRAIG
CRAIG, RAYMOND BRUCE 1955 - 2014 Services for Raymond Bruce Craig, age 58 of Clovis, New Mexico, will be held Friday, June 27, 2014 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Burial will be held at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas at a later date. Raymond was born June 25, 1955 in Manchester, New Hampshire two Alonzo and Bertha Meybohm Craig. Raymond Craig moved to Clovis, New Mexico at the end of the second grade. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1973. He graduated from NMSU in 1978 with a degree in Business. He taught to years at a Business College in Albuquerque before joining the USAF. He served 12 years as an officer in the area of a computer analyst. During that time he met and married Layloni Drake also a military officer. Together they had three children. After the military he worked for the state of Ohio in their technical support division in computers. After four years he moved to El Paso, Texas to support his wife's career as a pastor. During this time he worked part time for the public schools in special education. When a move to Gallup, New Mexico came Ray went to work for the public school in special education. Disabilities were taking their toll and employment was no longer an option, Ray volunteered at his wife's church to provide an outstanding weekly church newsletter and other graphic arts. Ray loved his family, his church, and his Lord. We celebrate that he now lives with Lord and God. He is survived by his wife Layloni Drake of the home in Clovis; two sons Peter M. Craig of Clovis, Phillip R. Craig (D'Ana) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one daughter Alysha M.L. Craig of Clovis; two brothers Douglas Craig, of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Larry Craig (Arlene) of Palitine, Illinois; one sister Patricia Harp (Dave) of Belen, New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Bertha Ann Whatmore, and a brother Thomas Richard Craig. Arrangements are under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home 800 E. Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 88101, 1(575) 763-5541. You may also sign the family guest book at www.steedtodd.com.
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Obituary for COOPER
COOPER, STEPHEN M. A resident of Albuquerque since 1990, died June 6, 2014 at the age of 96. He survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret "Marny" C. Cooper; his children Mark S. Cooper of Tumwater, WA and Michele Cooper and her husband Walter of Rathdrum, ID; grandchildren Mindy, Molly, Amy and Michael; great- grandchildren Brayden, McKenzie and Kaleb. Mr. Cooper enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 for radio school and served with the 73rd Bomber Squadron in Alaska. He flew in 96 missions over India and Burma in B-26's. He also spent two years in the Aleutian Islands training recruits. He received four service air medals and one Distinguished Flying Cross. He married his sweetheart Marny on February 7, 1948 in Boise, ID. Mr. Cooper owned and operated his own Neon Sign Company in Boise then later worked for the State of Idaho Northern District Electric Bureau retiring in 1983. Mr. Cooper was an avid golfer and played without a cart until he was 90. The family wishes to give special thanks to Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Grace Klein, Traci Graves, Graciela Hernandez Diera and Heartland Hospice for their love, support and care. Services will be held Monday, June 30th, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church and/or the Sandia Dog Obedience Club, 7050 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Stephen at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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Obituary for CHENOWTH
CHENOWTH, BETTY MAE 1932 - 2014 Betty Mae Chenowth, 82, of San Acacia, NM, passed away on June 22, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on June 13, 1932, to Rodney and Lottie Sickenger, both of whom preceded her in death. Betty, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt; had a kind and compassionate heart, and she was well liked and loved by many. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Clive Hale Chenowth, Jr., and is survived by her children, Marcy Measel and Rick, Clive Hale Chenowth, III, David Chenowth and Karen; grandchildren, Jeremiah and Sarah Measel, Jaxon Chenowth, and Myranda Jordyn Kersey; as well as three brothers, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty leaves behind many friends. She will be missed immensely and will always be near and dear to our hearts. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service, Belen, NM, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
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