SASSER, CHARLES PAUL Age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Bosque Farms, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 25, 2014. Charles was born in 1932 in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, to Vivian Alba Sasser and Dorothy McClelland. He was the third of five children, with older brothers, Ray and Billy, as well as a younger brother, Bobby, and sister, Dorothy. Charles worked in a broom factory and helped in his father's country store before leaving Bogue Chitto at the age of 18 to enlist as an Airman in the Air Force. He served in the Korean Conflict as an air craft mechanic and continued to work for the Air Force in the Civil Service for 38 years. He headed up the maintenance division which repaired and serviced the experimental aircraft. He worked on the recovery team for several crash sites and contributed his expertise on the space shuttle. Charles met and fell in love with a young secretary while stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and married Patsy Jean Douglass on October 4, 1958. The couple adopted three children, Holly, Paul and Lisa, and remained faithful to each other until the time of Charles's death. In 1976, Charles's unit was moved to Ohio, and the family relocated to Enon, Ohio, where they remained and gained many lifelong friends before returning to Albuquerque in 1994. It was in Ohio that he acquired an interest in metal detecting and coin collecting. Charles was a quiet, spiritual man and a patient, loving father and husband who was regarded as compassionate and helpful by those who knew him. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pat Sasser, of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by three children, daughter, Holly Cook and husband Tom, of Round Lake Beach, IL, son, Paul Sasser and wife, Antonia, of Los Lunas, NM, and daughter, Lisa Abeyta and husband Lawrence, of Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by nine grandchildren, Rachel Abeyta, Jonathon Abeyta, Thomas Abeyta, Abigail Sasser, Thomas Cook, Michelle Cook, Alejandra Sasser, Brandon Cook, and Andrea Sasser. He is survived by a brother, Billy Sasser and wife, Charlene, of Bogue Chitto, MS, and sister, Dorothy Milling, of Hattiesburg, MS. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. The Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, 9:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will follow at the Sandia Sunset Gardens. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the caring support provided by Hospice of Sandias. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Alzheimers Association,
www.alz.org or 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Charles at
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ESCOBEDO, JOSEPH DONALD 
In Loving Memory of Joseph Donald Escobedo - "Scooby" 7/25/50 - 12/14/13 "Happy Birthday" (Eleventeen) Beloved Husband, Father and Pampo Your gentle touch remains upon the hearts of those who LOVE you best. Rest In Peace, Our Love. The drums are still, the smoke has cleared, the battle's done. Forever loving and missing you, Gina and Family
BLESSING, LARRY DEAN &Quot;D.B.&Quot; M.D. Our beloved Larry Blessing "DB" went Home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Larry was born in Bethany, Missouri to William Vodra and Lenora Bernice (Salmon) Blessing on October 23, 1942. Larry married Mary Jane Cox in 1959 and graduated with honors from Harrison High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology and earned a Medical Doctor's degree from University of Missouri, Columbia in 1974. He attended the University of Kansas from 1974 through 1977 for his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine. Following that, he returned to the University of Missouri for a Fellowship in Gastroenterology from 1977-1978. Larry was a dedicated doctor to his patients, loved being a physician and truly enjoyed his many years of practice. Those who worked with Dr. Blessing adored and admired him and were his dearest friends. He began blessing and saving lives in Albany, Missouri, continued his career in Morgantown, West Virginia and ultimately moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he finished his career as Chief Gastroenterologist at Lovelace Medical Center. After a long and satisfying career, Dr. Blessing retired in 1999 and within the same year became accepted as a member of The National Registry Of Who's Who. Larry's heart was remarkably big as he was a dear brother, husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and surrogate to those who needed a father. Larry had a grand sense of humor and wouldn't watch a movie without a bucket of buttered popcorn by his side. Larry spent his retirement years serving and loving his church family. Larry loved gardening and fondly reminisced on his years as a farmer; his tomatoes, sweet corn and green chile were unbeatable. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Janet Blessing; his children, Christopher (Debbie) Blessing, Roxanna (Larry) Braaten, Paul (Sharon) Blessing, Brian Blessing, Samantha (Michael) Gabaldon and Chris (Lori) Partain; as well as 13 grandchildren; one great- grandchild and another Blessing expected to arrive next year. Larry D. Blessing was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Leta (Blessing) Landes; brother, Charles Blessing; sister, Beverly (Blessing) Shipers; and nephew, Gregory Blessing. Our quiet, funny and sweet "DB" will always hold a special place in our hearts. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Legacy Church's East Campus on Saturday, July 26th at 11 a.m. Legacy Church 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 433-5552
SEAY, ROBERT EUGENE (ROB) Born August 13, 1954, joined his savior Sunday, July 20, 2014. Rob is survived by his mother, Pauline E. Seay; his brother, Mike and sister-in-law, Cindy; brother, Don and sister-in-law, Terri; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Seay. He was born in San Antonio, TX, but moved to Albuquerque, NM at a young age, where he stayed. He was a UNM Alumni, a huge fan of the Lobo men's basketball team, and attended all of their games. His passion was cars, but most of all anything related to Carroll Shelby. He was a member of the Shelby American Automobile Club and attended as many Shelby meets as he could. Though Rob never married, he was very close to his family. They were his world. His mother, Pauline, brother, Mike, and his sister-in-law, Cindy, did many things together. Rob's "children," were his two nieces, Sheena and Alysa. There wasn't a thing in the world he wouldn't do for them. He was also very close to Sheena's boyfriend, Ben, and Alysa's husband, Ryan. The entire family had dinner every Sunday for the last 30 years. Rob was also very proud to have been saved and baptized by his friend, Reverend David Bachelor. He was loved by so many people, great at trivia, and never failed to make you laugh. He touched our lives in so many ways and he is going to be missed greatly. Please join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, July 26, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas, reception immediately following. Rob's great-niece, Hannah, who he loved unconditionally, was born with Down syndrome. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Hannah's name to The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network, RGDSN PO Box 6759 Albuquerque, NM 87197. Please visit our online guestbook for Rob at 
PORTER, PAT 
May 31, 1959 - July 26, 2012 We loved your jokes and how you made us laugh. We miss all the sweet memories: Shoe shopping for 4" heels, making us eat our leafy greens, movies, shooting, riding our Harley's to Sturgis and Canada, the Olympic Games, dedicating our beautiful babies to The Lord, parasailing, you screaming on the rides at Disneyland Trying to give our dog Theo away to whomever entered our house, but secretly you're lying on the floor with him on top of you. Thank you for each moment we spent together. You're the best dad ever! We love and miss you. Trish and your Punkin Girl Shannon P.S. Where did all the cookie dough go?
PORTER, CONNOR PATRICK 
June 27, 1997 - July 26, 2012 Two years ago our world was rocked when Connor, your dad (Pat Porter), and dear friend Connor Mantsch passed away together. You were such a sweet gift from God. You captured our hearts instantly and filled our lives with your beautiful smile, silly jokes, laughter, and so much love. We are thankful for each moment we had with you even though it was way too short. We are so grateful we will see you again in heaven, because you believed in Jesus. Our favorite writing of yours is, "I need to have a strong relationship with God and Christ to have a good life. That does not mean I will have a successful or happy life, but I do know with that I have a purpose. With purpose there is a sense of fulfillment and I am able to be content no matter what life throws at me." You are always in our hearts. We love you, Mom and Shannon
OWEN, CODY WILLIAM February 28, 1991 - July 26, 2003 Beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle and Best Friend. 11 years ago today you were called home. When you left, we were devastated by having such a loving and devoted son leave us. But we have to remember, earthbound angels are not ours to keep. You are now enyoying love and peace in the presence of your heavenly Father. You were ours to enjoy, learn from and cherish until the day you were called home. your strength and love is felt each and every day. There isn't a day that goes by that you're not on our minds and in our hearts. Your time here was short, but you brought such joy and happiness in to our lives. Mom, Brandi, Conner, Judy, and Dad
MANTSCH, CONNOR O'LOUGHLIN 4/27/98 - 7/26/12 We can't believe that it has been two years. We miss you every second of every day, and our hearts are broken in a way that will never fully heal. Although we know that you are happy and doing great things, we still wish you were here to hug, laugh, and joke with. Fourteen years with you will never feel like enough. We will always strive to make you proud and "look with clearer eyes." Thank you, sweet boy, for the memories, laughs, and lessons. We love you forever. Until we meet again, Mom, Dad, MacKenzie, and Erin
LEBIAN, ADRIAN KENNETH Adrian Kenneth Lebian, "Kenny" age 56, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 27, 1957. He joined his mother, Sharyn Sanchez, whom he greatly loved. He is survived by his five children; father; grandmother; three sisters; two brothers; aunts, and uncles; six grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Service Arrangements will be posted at Riverside Funeral Home 
LAWSON, JEANENE Jeanene went to be with her Lord on 22 July 2014. She was born 7 July 1937 in Chappell, NE, to William James and Edna Mae Crum Gibson. She is survived by daughters Sheryl Weed of Albuquerque and Brenda Lawson of Denver; by son Terry Lawson of McKinney, TX; husband Arnold Dale Lawson of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a brother James Gibson of Denver. Jeanene and Dale had been married 51 years. Jeanene loved teaching children in special ed preschool and in Bible School. She was an avid genealogist being a member of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society and the Daughters of the American Republic. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 10 am on Saturday 26 July at Sandia Baptist Church in Albuquerque, NM. Donations can be made to: NM Baptist Children's Home 
KING MACGUFFIE, ANN A longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the age of 89 in Fredericksburg, TX. Born Ann Craig MacGuffie in Passaic, NJ on March 4, 1925, Ann was the youngest of three daughters born to Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nichol MacGuffie. In 1946 she married Frank L. King Jr. of El Dorado, Ark, a decorated WWII Army Air Corps B-17 pilot and German-held POW. Later that year they moved to Albuquerque, where Frank earned his engineering degree from UNM. Three of their four sons were born in Albuquerque and all attended public schools and were raised to adulthood here. The Kings were all members of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. They resided at 606 Carlisle SE from 1953 until 2012. Ann received the Red Cross Clara Barton Award for her many years of volunteer service. She passionately loved New Mexico and worked with many environmental groups. She loved the arts, animals, travel, and was an avid walker. She worked tirelessly with seniors, devoting much of her time to the Assistance League of Albuquerque and its Blue Portal outlet in Old Town. Frank King passed away in 2007 and in 2012 Ann relocated to Fredericksburg, TX where two of her three surviving sons live with their families. Also preceding Ann in death were her sister Dr. Martha "Bobby" MacGuffie of New City, NY, her oldest son Maj. Frank L. King III, USA, of Barstow CA and her grandson Nichol MacGuffie King of Hurst, TX. She is survived by her sister Jane Smith of Albuquerque; and her three remaining sons: Robert M. King and wife Judy of Hurst TX, Dr. James C. King DVM and wife Susan of Fredericksburg, and Charles C. King and wife Tami of Fredericksburg. Ann is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ann King's life will be celebrated by family and friends at the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel on Monday, July 28 at 10:00 am. Interment services will follow at 3:00 pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery, where Ann will join Frank L. King Jr. Ann M. King may be honored by donations to the American Red Cross and Assistance League of Albuquerque at 5211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 265-0443.
HOLE, OPAL E. Arrived 9/27/38 Left us 7/23/12 Missing you more everyday
GOMEZ, ALEX I. Age 37, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Mary Gutierrez; grandfather, Ramon "Monchie" Gutierrez; brothers, Rudy P. Gomez and wife, Angel, Carlos Gutierrez, Anthony Gutierrez and wife, Rebecca; sisters, Lisa Robles and husband, Ed, and Angela Gutierrez; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Alex was preceded in death by his father, Rudolfo Q. Gomez; grandparents, Abel Garcia, Elfides Garcia and Pauline Sedillo Gutierrez. Mr. Gomez was a graduate of West Mesa High School. Alex was President and Principle Owner of New Mexico Air Filter, working with his business partner, Steve Jarrell and his wife, Deidre. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rudy P. Gomez, Ezekiel Gomez, Carlos Gutierrez, Anthony Gutierrez, Ray Garcia, and Mario Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Garcia and Richard Garcia. Please visit our online guestbook for Alex at 
DEL CURTO, DANTE DEAN Age 35, journeyed home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2014. A life-long resident of New Mexico, Dante was born in Alamogordo, NM on October 28, 1978. He spent his early years in Vaughn, NM and graduated from high school in Moriarty, NM. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Susan Del Curto, James and Nina George; a sweet little one he and Brandi lost before birth; his Father, George "Butch" Del Curto; his Godparents, George and Alice Luna; his niece, Lainey Lower. Dante is survived by his children, Trey, Devin, Audrey and their mom, Brandi Dillard. He loved them all with every drop of his being. He is also survived by his mother, Sue Del Curto; brother, Bryan and sister-in-law, Barbara Del Curto; step-mother, JoAnn Del Curto; dear family friends, John Recio, his in-laws, Gene and Vicky Lower, Ryan and Lucia Lower; nephews, Ivan and Desiree Del Curto, Nathan and Kristen Del Curto, Dalton Lower; great nephews and nieces, Jacob, Santiago, Lyla and Sophia Del Curto, with two more on the way. He is also survived by a multitude of loving aunts, uncles, primos and primas. Dante's trademarks were his sense of humor and his smile. He enjoyed making others smile and laugh and if you made the mistake of doing something he found funny or entertaining, he was sure to turn it into a story and share it with others. Without fail, over time, the story was sure to grow and might be slightly embellished so to entertain his listeners even more. For reasons unknown and to the chagrin of many around him Dante was an enthusiastic and life-long Denver Broncos fan. He would revel when his team beat yours and couldn't wait for the next game if the Broncos happened to lose. In short, if Dante was ribbing you about something, you knew that he loved you. For the past 15 years, Dante committed his career to the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, working to serve the veteran community through clinical research with the Cooperative Studies Program. He enjoyed his job and especially loved being around his friends and co-workers. He was proud to work there and he was proud to serve those who served our country. In recent years, Dante found a new love for his Catholic faith and had committed himself to serving Jesus Christ and his people. He was very involved in the ACTS ministry and worked tirelessly to help other men come to know Jesus Christ and to experience the love of the Lord and the love of others he'd found through his relationship with the Lord and his involvement in ACTS. He gained so many friends in the process and helped bring many people closer to the Lord though his love and service. The most holy rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm, Monday, July 28, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 29, 2014 also at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Trey Del Curto, Nathan Del Curto, Ivan Del Curto, Ryan Lower, Adam Sais, Steve Tapia, and John Recio. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers from the ACTS community and each of his dear friends and family. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
CADENA, EVANGELINE For My Mother Time is something you never have enough of. When it runs out You lose someone you love. But even though your gone away, I know in my heart I will see you again someday. I miss you so much and words cant describe how I feel but I'll always do my best to stay strong, that was our deal. To lose you so soon I didn't think I was able. However I realized, I didn't lose a mom, I gained a guardian angel. Happy Birthday Mom! I love you, your son, Gilbert Armijo
ANDERSON, GARY MICHAEL 4/7/59 - 7/26/13 In Loving Memory of Gary Michael Anderson It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God took you home. If tears could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane, we'd walk our way to heaven and bring you back again. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one can ever fill. We love and miss you Gary, always and forever. Your loving family, The Anderson's and Lovato's
WELCH, BOBBIE LEO Age 85, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born in Jerico Springs, Missouri, on February 5, 1929, to John and Ella Marie (Runyan) Welch. He served in the army during the Korean War, he was a corporal in combat engineering for five years. He then married his loving wife Darlene Olsen (Welch) on April 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, NM, they were married for fifty-six years. Bobbie worked at ACF Industries for nine years and eleven months and then retired from Sandia National Labs after twenty-five years of service. He enjoyed working on cars and was the best handyman ever. He enjoyed roller skating, and outdoor activities such as boating, camping and fishing. He was always very supporting of his daughters and granddaughters activities. Bobbie recently enjoyed his great grandson's activities. Bobbie was a member of Hoffmantown Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Alma Louise Welch, Barbara June Welch, Thomas Welch, and Donald Lee Welch. Bobbie is survived by wife, Darlene Welch; daughters, Roxy Welch and Sheri Dusseau, all of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Maxine Panther, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Shannon and Mike Schum and Ashley Dusseau; great- grandchildren, Aiden and Carsen Schum; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6-8pm at Daniels Family Funeral Home, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 1:00pm followed by a reception at Daniels Family Funeral Home Sun Room. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 at 3:30pm. The family would like to personally thank Presbyterian Hospice, especially nurse Dawn Schrader and aide Sandra Rendel. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
