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THOMPSON, JAMES J.
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October 22, 1940 - August 4, 2014, lived an extraordinary life, and leaves behind family and friends who adore and admire him. Jim grew up in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, the son of John H. and Dorothy Yaletchko Thompson. After graduating high school in 1958, he moved to New Mexico to attend UNM on a scholarship from the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). In 1962, he received a B.A. in Chemistry, a field that continued to be one of his foremost academic loves (there were many) throughout his life. At UNM, he fell in love with his future wife, Jeanette Gurul, of Santa Fe, NM, whom he married in April 1963, and with whom he shared his life for the next fifty-one years. Jim was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy in June 1962 and served his country all over the world, including both the Arctic and Antarctica. He left active duty in 1968 to attend Purdue University, but remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1989, when he retired as a captain. At Purdue, Jim earned an M.A. in 1970 and a Ph.D in 1972, both in the field of Bionucleonics. In 1972, he and his family moved to Albuquerque, which they made their permanent home. Throughout his long career as a Health Physicistfirst as Head of Health Protection Operations at Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Institute until 1994; then as Director of the Dept. of Radiological Health and Radiation Safety (and Associate Professor) at University of Utah from 1994 until 2001; then as a manager at Sandia National Labs, from where he retired in 2011Jim worked tirelessly to research and implement the highest standards of workplace health and safety. While raising his three sons, Jim went to every possible sports event, science fair, school play and recital. He loved the Boy Scouts and was extremely proud that his three sons each earned the Eagle Scout badge. As an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 285, Jim backpacked hundreds of miles in the Pecos Wilderness, and many hundreds more in other parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. One of his greatest joys was seeing the career successes of boy scouts in their adult lives. For many years he enjoyed serving as a judge for the NM state science fair. Among his many hobbies, Jim was an avid genealogist, and he meticulously researched his and Jeanette's ancestors back to the early 1700's. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Stephanie Vodrazka. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, and their three sons: James Tristan Thompson and his wife, Nellee, and their children, Chelsea, Paige, Alieta, Audrey, and John; Bruce Evan Thompson and his wife, Kelly, and their son, Jonah; Seth John Thompson and his wife, Dora, and their sons, Carson and Holman. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Thompson, and his sister, Elaine DiGregorio. For memorial information, and to send remembrances, please email Bruce Thompson at
bruceevan@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, at:
www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to the Southern Poverty Law Center, at
www.splcenter.org. Jim was an honorable, humorous, keenly intelligent, and warmly caring person. He leaves all his family, coworkers and friends with admiration for his many accomplishments, and the joy of remembering his love of life.
HERRERA, ESTEFANITA &Quot;FAYE&Quot; Age 59. Faye passed on to her eternal reward on August 3, 2014. She was born on June 28, 1955 to Ezequiel and Margaret Herrera. Faye is survived by long-time partner, Tina Mabie; brother David Herrera and his family; brother Ray Herrera, his wife Loretta, and their family; sister Amy Cummings, her husband, Trent, and their family; sister Ruth Maestas, husband Fred, and their family; and sister Patsy Gonzales and her family. Faye grew up in the Five Points area of Albuquerque and graduated from West Mesa High School. She attended the University of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico and worked for many years as a phlebotomist at St. Joseph and Lovelace Hospitals. Faye enjoyed participating in sports in her youth and was an active member of a woman's softball team for over 10 years. Faye was a loving, caring individual who brightened the lives of her many friends and relatives. She lovingly cared for a menagerie of dogs and cats over the years, her "children", and enjoyed spoiling her nephews and nieces. For the last 15 years of her life Faye suffered from the debilitating effects of Lupus Disease. Despite the increasing pain and hardships, she maintained her positive outlook and continued to enjoy life to the fullest. She was always there to comfort friends and relatives as they faced their own hardships and bravely faced her own demise surrounded by her family and friends. Services will take place on Friday, August 8th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr SW, in Albuquerque, starting with a Rosary at 8:30am followed by a Mass at 9:00am and then interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
AMBROSINI, DALE BRYAN As the afternoon began on Sunday, August 3, 2014, Dale Bryan Ambrosini was called home by the Lord. Although his heart belonged to the mountains of western Colorado, he also loved his many years in Albuquerque as well as his childhood home in northern California. Dale was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, and loving husband, father, and friend. He was met at heaven's gates by his father, Rollin, and his mother, Helene (Toddy). He is survived by his wife, Karen; his brother, Lowell; his sons, Lee, Brian and Mark; his daughter, Shanna; his grandchildren, Amanda, Kevin, Bryan, Dale, Aaron, Amanda, and Ashley; his nephew, Mike; his nieces, Carrie and Traci; his sister-in-law, Joyce; and his daughters-in-law, Sherrie and Jackie. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside, with military honors by the United States Marine Corps. A reception will follow the service from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., at Club Rio Rancho, 500 Country Club Dr. SE, in Rio Rancho. Please visit our online guestbook for Dale at 
WARNER, JOHN H. III 77, of Albuquerque died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 after a two and half year battle with cancer. He was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on June 14, 1937. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. John worked as a bus driver for a total of 53 years at New Mexico Transportation, TNM&O, Greyhound, Herrera Coaches, and Follow the Sun. He was very proud of his driving record and never had an accident. Driving a bus is what he loved. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Phyllis; his mother, Ernestine Bein of PA; daughter, Donna of TX; step- daughters Deborah Weaver (Charles) of Sandia Park and Karen Shope (Frank) of WA; stepson, Doug Patterson (Julie) of Albuquerque; brother David of PA; brother-in-law, Ronald Dawes (Marie); sister-in-law, Shirley McNeal; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Smith and the staff at Presbyterian Cancer Center and the Hospice staff at Presbyterian Kaseman. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Noonday Ministry, 
LAMB, WILLIAM MCIVER &Quot;MAC&Quot; Age 95, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014 after a long illness. Mac was welcomed into heaven by his wife, Viola, his daughters Lorinda and Cathy, his brother Dick, his granddaughter Alison, and many other beloved family members and friends. He is survived by his granddaughter Jennifer, his son-in-law Tony, his niece Kathleen, his nephews Tom and Dan and their spouses and children as well as other family members. Mac was born in Deming, New Mexico and spent time living in Lordsburg, Lake Valley, Hillsboro, Albuquerque, and Gallup. Mac married Viola in 1940 and shortly thereafter starting working for the Santa Fe Railroad first as a brakeman then as a conductor until he retired in 1979. In 1946 the Lambs moved to Gallup, New Mexico and then in 1952 became one of the founding members of the Gallup Christian Church. Mac had a great love for New Mexico and spent many wonderful years camping, fishing, and exploring its canyons and lakes. Mac also enjoyed writing, storytelling, gardening, and sharing his faith in Jesus. His family wishes to honor his life privately, therefore no services will be held. Please visit our online guestbook for Mac at 
ATWOOD, MANUEL S. JR. age 45, was born on September 9, 1968 in Roswell, New Mexico and passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Mr. Atwood is preceded in death by father Sylvester Atwood. He is survived by his three children, sons, Manuel S. Atwood Jr. and his wife Alisha, and Anthony Atwood; daughter Desiree Atwood; mother, Viola Atwood; sisters, Gina Marcos, Lee Atwood and Simonita Chacon and her husband Herman; brother, Marcos Atwood and wife Vera; two grandsons, Uriah and Jacob; granddaughter, Jazzlyn; six nieces; four nephews; seven great-nieces; two great-nephews; aunt and numerous cousins and friends. Mr. Atwood proudly served in the United States Army for ten years. He will always be loved and never forgotten. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Road SW, on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Resurrection will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd N.E., Albuquerque, NM, 505-764-9663.
WALSH, RICHARD T. Richard "Tom" Walsh, long time Albuquerque resident, died on Friday July 18, 2014 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Thomas and Mary Moore Walsh. Tom attended Western New Mexico University. Along with his brother Tim, Tom owned and operated Foreign Auto Service at 2133 St. Cyr SE for over 30 years. He is survived by his brother Tim Walsh and family of Stanley, NM; brother Bob Walsh and family of Norfolk, VA; and sister MaryEllen O'Meara and family of Ft. Meyers, FL; as well as many good friends. He was Our Big Brother and will be forever missed. An Irish Celebration of Life will be held later this month.
THOMPSON, JAMES J. 
October 22, 1940 - August 4, 2014, lived an extraordinary life, and leaves behind family and friends who adore and admire him. Jim grew up in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, the son of John H. and Dorothy Yaletchko Thompson. After graduating high school in 1958, he moved to New Mexico to attend UNM on a scholarship from the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). In 1962, he received a B.A. in Chemistry, a field that continued to be one of his foremost academic loves (there were many) throughout his life. At UNM, he fell in love with his future wife, Jeanette Gurul, of Santa Fe, NM, whom he married in April 1963, and with whom he shared his life for the next fifty-one years. Jim was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy in June 1962 and served his country all over the world, including both the Arctic and Antarctica. He left active duty in 1968 to attend Purdue University, but remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1989, when he retired as a captain. At Purdue, Jim earned an M.A. in 1970 and a Ph.D in 1972, both in the field of Bionucleonics. In 1972, he and his family moved to Albuquerque, which they made their permanent home. Throughout his long career as a Health Physicistfirst as Head of Health Protection Operations at Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Institute until 1994; then as Director of the Dept. of Radiological Health and Radiation Safety (and Associate Professor) at University of Utah from 1994 until 2001; then as a manager at Sandia National Labs, from where he retired in 2011Jim worked tirelessly to research and implement the highest standards of workplace health and safety. While raising his three sons, Jim went to every possible sports event, science fair, school play and recital. He loved the Boy Scouts and was extremely proud that his three sons each earned the Eagle Scout badge. As an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 285, Jim backpacked hundreds of miles in the Pecos Wilderness, and many hundreds more in other parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. One of his greatest joys was seeing the career successes of boy scouts in their adult lives. For many years he enjoyed serving as a judge for the NM state science fair. Among his many hobbies, Jim was an avid genealogist, and he meticulously researched his and Jeanette's ancestors back to the early 1700's. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Stephanie Vodrazka. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, and their three sons: James Tristan Thompson and his wife, Nellee, and their children, Chelsea, Paige, Alieta, Audrey, and John; Bruce Evan Thompson and his wife, Kelly, and their son, Jonah; Seth John Thompson and his wife, Dora, and their sons, Carson and Holman. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Thompson, and his sister, Elaine DiGregorio. For memorial information, and to send remembrances, please email Bruce Thompson at 
