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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
www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
WEBB, KENNETH B. Age 98, passed away July 24, 2014. Kenny was born July 22, 1916 in McPherson, Kansas and lived in the Albuquerque area since 1952. He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years, Glorida Webb: two daughters, Carolyn Bertram of Rio Rancho and Donna Clinton (Brett Voorhees) of Jackson, Wy; Four grandchildren, Randall Bertram (Cheri) and Jill Trujillo (Don) of Rio Rancho and Jason Clinton (Amy) and Jeff Clinton (Michelle) of Seattle, WA; four great grandchildren, Brandon Kenneth Bertram (Stephanie) and Brandon Michael Bertram (Madison) of Albuquerque and Cosette and Tucker Clinton of Seattle; and one surviving sister, Darlene Carlson of Kinsley, Kansas. Kenny served in the Army Corp of Engineers in both World War II and the Korean conflict and was Honorably discharged in 1951 with the rank of Captain. He retired as President of Universal Constructors in Albuquerque having supervised the construction of the original Big I in 1965 and Heron Dam in the Chama area in 1968 as well as highways, bridges and air strips across the state. He is a past president of the Associated General Contractors and represented New Mexico on several national committees. Kenny played golf well into his nineties and was avid fisherman, gardener and Lady Lobo basketball fan. Service is pending and will be announced at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Kenneth at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
TROTTER, LEGENN D'ARKGLENN Legenn D'arkglenn Trotter, age18, passed away Tuesday, July 22nd. Legenn was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Buckwald; grandmother, Margarita Duval and brother, Levi Sebastian Trotter. He is survived by his parents: Glenn and Aurora Trotter; sister, Englenn Trotter and husband Jacob Giannini; Aunt Maria and Uncle Abran; cousin, Michael Trotter; niece, Elyse Hanna; grandmother, Angelina Buckwald; and numerous relatives and friends. Legenn was a good student who enjoyed ROTC. He always made people laugh and smile. Legenn's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Mass will be Tuesday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. also at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Jackson, Diamond Enriquez, Michael Trotter, David Sanchez, Christopher Encee, and John Eberting. Honorary pallbearer will be Florencia Matlock. Please visit Legenn's online guestbook at 
SWALLOWS, RICHARD B. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, surrounded by his heartbroken family. He was born September 13, 1935. Richard was preceded in death by father, Albert T. Swallows; mother, Greta L. Boyd; and brother, Donald Swallows. He is survived by his wife and partner of 56 years, Sharon; children, Mark, Craig and wife, Naomi, and daughter, Amy Babenco; grandchildren, Mariah, Isaac, Ava, Delaney, and Lily; brother, Dan Swallows; sister, Nora Swallows; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He leaves behind many lifelong friends and many horse racing friends. Richard was an Army veteran. He worked for the City of Albuquerque in the Refuse Department and retired from the Water Department in 1983, where he was the Customer Service Manager. Richard was the founder and first president of the New Mexico Supervisors Association. At retirement, he fulfilled his lifelong passion of breeding, training, and racing his beloved horses. He had much success in the 70's, 80's and early 90's producing multiple state champions. He was a member of NMSA, the New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association, the New Mexico Horsemen's Association and the AQHA. Richard was outspoken, generous, fair, and a man of integrity. Dad, you fought the good fight. You are our hero. We will love you and miss you forever. Your grandchildren will miss their papa. The family would like to thank Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice for their compassionate and gentle care of Richard, especially Dr. Vining; nurses, Jan, Jackie, Marcy, Ann, and Nancy; and techs, Cynthia, Daisey, Lindsay, and Laurie. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walkin N Circles Ranch Inc., Four Corners Equine Rescue, any horse rescue group of your choice, or you may give blood in his name. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at 
SLOAN, RICHARD LEE Richard Lee Sloan of Albuquerque died peacefully in his home Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. Dick Sloan was a retired FBI agent who served his early career in New Orleans, LA and then later in Gallup-Zuni and Albuquerque, NM. He retired after 20 years of faithful service with much recognition as an outstanding special agent. He is a beloved father and friend to so many who remember him for his warm hospitality and kind spirit. He is survived by his three children; eight grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren; daughter, Sherrill and Jim Hickman of Auburndale, FL and their two children; granddaughter, Rachel and Chris Renfro and great-grandchildren, Reilly and Brielle, and granddaughter, Ashley and JJ Bock; son Lance and Leanne Sloan of Albuquerque, NM and their three children; grandson, Jeremy and Sarah Sloan and great-grandchildren, Abraham, Benjamin, Judah, and Grace; granddaughter, Staci and August Narducci and their great-grandchildren, Evie and Luca, and granddaughter, Amanda and Chris Torres and their great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Hannah; son, Shaan and Maxine Sloan and their three children; grandson, Daniel and Samantha Sloan and their two great-grandchildren, Meka and Penelope, granddaughter, Jessica Sloan, and granddaughter, Anna and Ben Gonzalez. The family is grateful for the love and care given by Jessica Sloan, Andrew Garcia, David and Antoinette Gibson, and Terri Kibodeaux. The Sloan family is also grateful for all the love and concern shown by all. May God have mercy on His soul through Jesus Christ. Please visit our online guest book for Dick at 
SISNEROS, NANCY JASPERSON Age 79, Nancy Jasperson Sisneros passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014. She was born July 14, 1935 in Provo, UT and was the daughter of the Utah pioneers of Goshen. She led an adventure filled life and followed her heart. Nancy is survived by her husband Severo Sisneros of Abo, NM, residing in Rio Rancho, NM; her children Dean (Charlene) Croft of Albuquerque, NM; Vickie (Sterling) Byrd of Page, AZ; Jenny (Carl) Jacobson of Castle Dale, UT; Norman (Sheila) Meadows of Houston, TX; Debbie Meadows of Albuquerque, NM; Billie Jill Hunter of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by her step children Julian Sisneros, Catherine Dodson and Anna (Robert) Pedroncelli, each of Albuquerque, NM, and many nieces and nephews. She was also involved in the lives of, and loved Laura, Alison and Rick Meadows. Obviously a true and much loved matriarch, Nancy was the daughter of a cowboy/silver miner, Dean Jasperson and Lillian Maude Elliott. She hailed from a large and proud family and was the last of her generation to pass. Nancy left an adoring family of six children; three step children; 19 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild - all of whom loved her equally. Nancy spread love throughout her life, providing comfort, care and compassion to her more extended family as well. She will be greatly missed, but the world is a better one because of her brief visit. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
SIMMONS STATES, SHIRLEY JOAN (1933-2014) passed away on July 12th, 2014 at her home in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 81. Shirley was born January 13th, 1933 in Dalhart, TX to Mary Elizabeth Sumwalt States and Earnest Franklin States. She was preceded in death by her husband Wray Ligon Simmons, first son Curtis Edgin and brother Richard States. She is survived by two sons, John and Andy Simmons and her beloved grandchildren Trevor, Conor, Rowan, Jacamo, and Emory. Shirley moved to New Mexico in 1961 and connected to it both physically and spiritually. Through their shared love of music, she met and married Wray Ligon Simmons on June 1st, 1963. She taught piano for years, and she and Wray sang and performed with choirs at Central UMC, St. John's UMC and Mountainair UMC, as well as for a variety of other events. She considered her cabin 'Castle Ponderoc' in the Manzano mountains home and she held a deep connection with the trees and the forest there. She was an avid landscape artist that expressed her love and spiritual connection to nature and the southwest landscape through her painting. In her words, "... the beauty of our earth called to me, and I responded with paint." A memorial service for Shirley will be held at the Mountainair United Methodist Church, 301 S. Sunset, Mountainair, NM on August 2nd, 2014 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Mountainair UMC or to Chapter O, P.E.O., attn: Jennifer Warner, 20 Ryan Road, Edgewood, NM 87105
In Loving Memory on your 1st anniversary. May you rest in peace. We love and miss you. God Bless.
SHELNUTT, JOHN ALLEN DR. John, age 68, of Watkinsville, GA, passed away on July 12, 2014 at Emory University Hospice, Atlanta. He was born March 9, 1946 in Bremen, GA to the late Zettie Mae Shackle- ford & George Washington Shelnutt. Following graduation from Bremen High School, Dr. Shelnutt attended Georgia Tech where he earned B.S. (1968) and M.S. (1971) degrees in Physics. While serving at the Naval Surface Weapons Center and after returning to Georgia Tech to complete his PhD in 1975, he developed a new way of interpreting vibrational spectroscopy data produced by Raman scattering. This work led him to Bell Laboratories in New Jersey where he pioneered research that he would use for the remainder of his career. In 1979, Dr. Shelnutt moved to Albuquerque, NM to work at Sandia National Laboratories where he enjoyed a long career that included groundbreaking work on porphyrins (a group of pigments found in hemes and chlorophylls) for which he was internationally known. He was honored for his contributions to the field on his 65th birthday with a dedicated issue of the Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines. Dr. Shelnutt was also a leader in nanotechnology; in 2009, his research on nanoscale materials was the basis for a Research & Development 100 Award. Dr. Shelnutt retired from Sandia as a distinguished member of the technical staff having authored over 200 impactful peer-reviewed scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and many patents. Additionally, he served for many years on the faculty of the University of New Mexico and for the past 10 years was an adjunct professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Shelnutt is survived by his wife of 17 years, Yan Qui of Watkinsville; two sons, Julian Yaoting Shelnutt, Watkinsville, and Dr. Judson (Ellen McClain)Shelnutt, Athens, GA (son of his first wife, Rebecca Ann Coley) and Watkinsville; a sister, May Kay Shelnutt, Florida; five grandchildren, Anna Shelnutt Hall, Jonathan McClain Shelnutt, Claire Elizabeth Shelnutt, Camille Juliet Shelnutt and Hope Moriah Shelnutt, all of Athens; aunts, nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Gail Walton, and her husband, Kenneth Walton. Dr. Shelnutt was a gentle and loving father and husband, a loyal friend and exceptional colleague, and an outstanding mentor to his students. He was also a disciplined and very accomplished athlete, first with the Southwest Ballet in New Mexico and later in the martial arts technique of Chinese Wushu. A Memorial Celebration will be Saturday, August 2, 2014, 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Messages of condolence can be sent to the family at 
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, 
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
