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MURO, EVELYN S. Evelyn S. Muro (nee Versfelt), passed into Eternal Life on March 26, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Rockville Centre, NY and lived a rich and full life. She married Michael C. Muro of Lynbrook, NY on October 9, 1948 and enjoyed 47 plus years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 7, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her beloved youngest child, Christiana Anne Muro Garafola-Humphrey; her parents, Edna B. and Norman E. Versfelt; her only sister, Norma and her husband, Alexander Van Hoesen; in-laws, Antonio and Grace Muro; sisters-in-law, Margaret Muro and her husband Frank Calicchio, Theresa Muro and her husband, Alan Howe, Patricia Muro Keenan; niece, Diana M. Howe Denogean; nephew, Robert A. Howe; brother-in-law, Salvatore A. Muro and his wife, Nona Rundell Muro; her dear friend, Edward H. Silvera; cousins, Aurelia Pisane Hildebrandt and Lois Versfelt Donegan. She is survived by her son, Michael F. Muro and her daughter, Donna and her husband, John Carlino; grandchildren, Michael T. Muro, Matthew Muro and his wife, Allison, Anthony Carlino and his wife, Erika, Michelle Carlino and husband, Daniel Webster, Jennifer Carlino and husband, Michael Mollica, Renee Garafola, Nicole and Christopher Muro and Joshua Humphrey; great- grandchildren, Christina, Jasmine and Giovanni Mollica, Michaela and Madison Muro, Brandon and Marisa Carlino, Monique Otero and Joshua Dean Clements. She is also survived by her extended family: Dorothy Lecuit, Iris Silvera, Robert Keenan, Matilda Muro Bush, cousins, Helen Versfelt Pastore and Muriel Bennett Murphy and dear friends, Albert and Janet Chrenko and all their families and cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to list. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2013 at St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, with Rector Brian C. Taylor officiating. Inurnment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Donations may be made in memory of Christina A. Muro Garafola-Humphrey for melanoma cancer research to the John Wayne Cancer Institute, 2200 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404. To view information or leave a condolence please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
PADILLA, DYLAN JOSEPH Dylan Joseph Padilla, born April 20, 1999, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died at 13 years old on March 27, 2013. Dylan was a young man who unconditionally loved. His smile, his personality, left an unforgettable mark in this world. Dylan loved music, movies, school, gymnastics, the lake, friends and family, goldfish, pizza and chocolate milk. Dylan is survived by his parents, Joe Padilla and Tracey Gilmer Padilla; sisters Ryannon and Savanna Padilla; grandparents, Leroy Padilla of Las Vegas, NM, Hilda Herrera of Albuquerque; Tom Gilmer of TorC, NM; and Kathleen Brandtner Smith of Albuquerque; his Uncle Travis and Aunt Olivia Jackson of Albuquerque; and cousins Isabel and Alex Jackson; his Uncle Brad Gilmer of Albuquerque; his Uncle Chuck and Aunt Alisa Smith of San Jose, CA and cousin Raven Smith; his Aunt Jeannie Dyke of Albuquerque; and cousins Amy and Stephanie Dyke. There are numerous other Uncles and Aunts and Cousins. Dylan was preceded in death by his Uncle Bruce Gilmer; his Granddad, Ed Smith and his Granny Annie Smith. He was a member of Special Olympics of New Mexico. Visitation will be on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with a Rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. and a Eulogy and music to follow. We want as many who can, to tell us their story of Dylan. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. A reception will follow at The Padilla Home, 1608 Torribio Dr. NE. Pallbearers will be Brad Gilmer, Chuck Smith, Travis Jackson, Farris Davis, Malia Buhl, Angela Lanford, Lynn Fowler and Terri Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Fowler and Dynasty Simpson. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics of NM, 6600 Palomas NE, Suite 207, Alb. NM, 87109. Note that it should go to the AGS Delegation. Please visit our online guestbook for Dylan Joseph Padilla at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
PADILLA, PATRICIA Age 73, a lifelong resident born and raised of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, one day after her birthday. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Epimenio Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros; sister-in-law, Louise Sisneros. Patricia earned an associate's degree from Brigham Young University and a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of New Mexico. She truly enjoyed her career as a Public Health Nurse, serving the pueblos of Sandia, Santa Ana, Jemez, Isleta and Zia for over 25 years. She retired in early 2007 from the Indian Health Service, US Public Service. Patricia enjoyed reading on a variety of topics but especially those related to the health field. She enjoyed being outdoors and working in her yard. She was a potter and enjoyed preparing for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market where she earned the status of tenured artist. She loved spending time with her family. Patricia is survived by her husband, Anthony Padilla, and would have celebrated their 49th anniversary on August 8th; sons: Terrence Padilla, Brian Padilla and wife Lucretia; daughter, Karen Aguino and husband Steve; grandchildren: Kayleen Aguino, Kyle Padilla, Amber Padilla, Stuart Padilla, Maia Aguino, Lea Aguino, Kira Padilla, Devonne Padilla; great-grandchildren: Jace Montoya and Kameaaloha Padilla; mother-in-law, Helen Padilla; brother, Jerry Sisneros and nephew Jerry, Jr.; sister Rosemary Lewis and husband Travis; numerous other loving relatives and friends. The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospital for their efforts on behalf of Patricia and her family. Public visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Clara Pueblo Catholic Church with burial to take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. The family of Patricia Padilla have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or 
PACHECO, DAVID B. David, age 56, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was predeceased by his mother Lena Pacheco. David is survived by his spouse of 18 years, Katy Pacheco; sons: Davey Pacheco and wife Andrea, Keith Roache, and Mathew Roache; daughters: Robbi and husband Solstice Ceniceros and Sarah and husband Eric Voccio; father, Gilly Pacheco; brothers: John (Maureen Fronek), Nick (Debbie) and Mike; sisters: Rebecca (Frank) and Lydia (Ron); and ten grandchildren. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, and grandfather. David served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a swimming pool visionary and he brought incredible imagination to life. David's Life Celebration will begin with an Evening Service on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Jeremy, Jacob, John, Michael, Davey and Nick Pacheco. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ron Sanchez and Frank Villegas. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
OWENS, JIMMIE J. Jimmie J. Owens was born March 20th, 1937 in Ramona, Oklahoma and passed away to be with the Lord and Savior Thursday, March 28th, 2013. Jimmie was a beloved father, grandfather, and loving husband, and was called to his ministry by our Lord Jesus Christ more than 30 years ago. In the years that he was serving the poor, the broken, and the hungry together with his strong loving wife Georgie Owens, the Streets of Hope was created. This organization hope brought light across Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico through soup kitchen missions and orphanage assistance. His loving caring memory is well engraved in the hearts of many he helped care for. We ask that all those he touched to pray for his soul and memory. When our Lord Jesus Christ returns we will see Jim Owens return with his new glorified body. Amen. Jim is survived by wife Georgie Owens; son Farrell Owens; daughters Terri Owens-Sweetland and husband Mark Sweetland, Debbie Owens-Baca and husband Jesus C. Baca, and Georgie Gale Porter (Gigi); grandson Charles Owens and wife Tina Owens; and great-grandchildren Anthony and Aspen Owens. Friends and family may visit Monday, April 1, 2013 at FRENCH Lomas from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Harvest Fellowship 5331 Montano Rd. NW. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Streets of Hope, 11400 Faye NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Please visit our online guest book for Jimmie at 
ORTIZ, CARLO A. 3/31/1973 - 4/11/1992 In loving memory of my son. HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY EASTER. Your family loves and misses you very much.
LUCERO, OPHELIA MARY "Fela" died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She is survived by three sons: Leroy "Joe" Lucero and wife Gloria, Steve Lucero and wife Hope, and Rick Lucero and wife Cathy; her six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and brother, George Baca. Fela's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing On Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE) followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 5th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by a burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Urn bearer will be Rick Lucero. Please visit Fela's online guest book at: 
NORDYKE, HORACE WILLIAM (BILL) Age 87, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013. He was a local and international businessman and community leader. After earning his Master's degree at Purdue University in Electrical Engineering, Bill began his career with IBM, where he helped to design and build the first IBM computer (1949 1959). After working at RCA (1959 1963) developing a worldwide intelligence system, he then went on to work for Aerospace Corporation (1963 - 1980), where he was in charge of research and development of the Early Warning System. He later was awarded the civilian equivalent rank of a two-star general (USAF) under General Curtis LeMay in recognition of his contribution to military projects. He then went on to develop his own consulting company, TCI, (1982 2002), where he and his team developed international technology commercialization projects. In his free time, Bill was an accomplished sailor and was the president of the P28 Sailing Association. He shared an interest in gemstones and precious metals with his wife, Maryann, which they were able to transform into a successful jewelry making enterprise. He devoted his life to being a good person and giving back to his community. His contributions to the local community were extensive. He was a member of the Albuquerque Rotary Club and served as president. He was instrumental in the growth of the Albuquerque Museum of Natural History and Science, where he served as president and chairman of the Board of Trustees, as well as the president of the Foundation. He was chairman of the Board for the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. He acted as the Albuquerque Petroleum Club Board chairman and president. He served on the New Mexico Governor's Advisory Council as well as the Boy Scouts of America District Governors Board, the Habitat for Humanity Board, the Albuquerque International Association Board (AIA), the UNM Science and Engineering Advisory Council and the Rio Grande Technology Inc. (Technet) Board. He was an honorary board member of Planned Parenthood of New Mexico. During his later years, he was chairman and president of the La Vida Llena Full Life Foundation. He was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year by the New Mexico Philanthropy Association. His service and contribution to national organizations was equally impressive. This included service on the advisory board of the US Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the National Museum Foundation Board, and the Small Business Congressional Advisory Council which reported yearly to Congress. He was chairman and president of the Coalition for International Proliferation Prevention Board which worked directly with the US Dept. of Energy. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII and was the youngest chief in the Navy at that time. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maryann Zinn Nordyke; his daughter, Nancy Nordyke of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his daughter, Cathy Nordyke and his son-in-law, Don McAlister of Eugene, Oregon and his grandchildren, Jesse Nordyke, Miria Thurmond, Chelsea McAlister and Amber McAlister. A Memorial Service will be held at La Vida Llena dining hall, 10501 Lagrima de Oro NE, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donations to the La Vida Llena Full Life Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
MURO, EVELYN S. Evelyn S. Muro (nee Versfelt), passed into Eternal Life on March 26, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Rockville Centre, NY and lived a rich and full life. She married Michael C. Muro of Lynbrook, NY on October 9, 1948 and enjoyed 47 plus years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 7, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her beloved youngest child, Christiana Anne Muro Garafola-Humphrey; her parents, Edna B. and Norman E. Versfelt; her only sister, Norma and her husband, Alexander Van Hoesen; in-laws, Antonio and Grace Muro; sisters-in-law, Margaret Muro and her husband Frank Calicchio, Theresa Muro and her husband, Alan Howe, Patricia Muro Keenan; niece, Diana M. Howe Denogean; nephew, Robert A. Howe; brother-in-law, Salvatore A. Muro and his wife, Nona Rundell Muro; her dear friend, Edward H. Silvera; cousins, Aurelia Pisane Hildebrandt and Lois Versfelt Donegan. She is survived by her son, Michael F. Muro and her daughter, Donna and her husband, John Carlino; grandchildren, Michael T. Muro, Matthew Muro and his wife, Allison, Anthony Carlino and his wife, Erika, Michelle Carlino and husband, Daniel Webster, Jennifer Carlino and husband, Michael Mollica, Renee Garafola, Nicole and Christopher Muro and Joshua Humphrey; great- grandchildren, Christina, Jasmine and Giovanni Mollica, Michaela and Madison Muro, Brandon and Marisa Carlino, Monique Otero and Joshua Dean Clements. She is also survived by her extended family: Dorothy Lecuit, Iris Silvera, Robert Keenan, Matilda Muro Bush, cousins, Helen Versfelt Pastore and Muriel Bennett Murphy and dear friends, Albert and Janet Chrenko and all their families and cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to list. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2013 at St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque, NM, with Rector Brian C. Taylor officiating. Inurnment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Donations may be made in memory of Christina A. Muro Garafola-Humphrey for melanoma cancer research to the John Wayne Cancer Institute, 2200 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
MONTOYA, GINA YVONNE It was a hell of a fight. Gina Yvonne Montoya was born on 9/10/59 and passed away on 3/15/13. She was raised in the Barelas neighborhood and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1977. Her entire working career was spent in the grocery business (Furr's, Raley's and Albertson's) and she retired with 35 years of service in 9/12. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jennie Montoya; brother, Joseph J. Montoya. She is survived by her father, Jose F. Montoya; her sister, Debra J. Hulsman and her husband Robert (Beak); brothers, John V. Montoya and wife Christine, Paul M. Montoya and wife Summer; and nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover SW, Albuq., NM, on Wednesday, 4/3/13 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, 4/4/13 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Catholic Heart Church. Please visit Gina's online register book at 
MARTINEZ, DONALD Beloved brother, uncle and friend, Donald Martinez passed away on March 22, 2013. He was 57 years old. Donald was born in 1956 in Albuquerque, NM and spent his life here. He leaves behind his older brothers, Tony Sanchez, Phillip Torres with wife Frieda; daughter, Tanya and family; son, Tony with wife Priscilla and family; as well as his niece and nephew, Christine Lovato with husband Brian Johnson and Joe Lovato with wife Tracy and family. He was a long-time employee at YDI where he leaves behind many friends. His enjoyments in life included Santana, The Who, The Rolling Stones, cooking, time at the casino and ardently supporting the Pittsburgh Steelers. His aversions included stupid people and the Denver Broncos. Donald had been dealing with health problems and "those damn doctors" for several years before his death. We love you and will miss you Uncle Ducky. May the Steelers win the Superbowl in your heaven and up there, it's always 4:20.
LOOMIS, ROSCOE REN Age, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - University. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park immediately following. Please visit our online guest book for Roscoe's full obituary at 
LENHOFF, RITA DOLORES Age 91, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho gave in to the gentle increasing tugs on her heart by her Creator and joined him on March 27, 2013. Rita was born on November 17, 1921 in the Albuquerque area, the eldest daughter of eight children born to Casimiro Baca (CB) Sanchez and Dolores Baca. Rita's father CB owned and operated the Dependable Food Market at 307 W. Coal Ave in Albuquerque for many years. Rita attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1940 when it was the only high school in town. She then completed secretarial school in Albuquerque, and because World War II was ongoing, she met the call of her nation to help the war effort working as a secretary at the War Production Board in Washington DC where a few of her brothers lived. At a dance studio Rita met, fell in love with, and later married Master Sergeant Raymond J. Lenhoff in Albuquerque at Sacred Heart Church in 1944, and they honeymooned at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, NM. Her husband's duty with the Army Security Agency in Radio Intelligence took them to the Los Angeles area Reseda Army Station where her first son Joseph was born in 1944 in Van Nuys, CA, then back to Albuquerque where her second son Charles was born in 1946. After Charlie's birth she traveled with her two young sons, joining her husband in Asmara, Eritrea, Africa. From there she returned to have her first daughter Cecelia in 1948 at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC. Later assignments took Ray and Rita to, Carlisle, Pennsylvania where in 1949 she had her second girl, Teresa, who later in 1966 was to die tragically in a freak accident at a car wash in Albuquerque at the tender age of 16. Other assignments were in Ayer, MA and Warrenton, VA. In 1954 her husband Ray suffered a major heart attack while on duty in Madrid, Spain and was disabled retired and discharged from the Army and they settled for good in Albuquerque. In 1960 and 1961 Rita started her "second family" where her sons Raymond and James were born in Albuquerque. Rita is survived by her five remaining children, Joseph, Charles, Cecilia, Raymond and James and their children: Kurt and Erika; Scott, Evan and Todd; Patrick (adopted); Aaron, Sarah and Adam; and Joseph and Daniel, respectively. She has four great grandchildren by Kurt (Skyler and Ashley) and Erika (Hannah and Noah). Rita's husband Ray died in 1971, and Rita lived independently in her own home until just before her death. Rita's brothers, Ben; Arthur; Hilary; and Charlie; and one sister Lucy; are deceased, but she is survived by her sister Angeline Sanchez of Albuquerque; and Josephine Trujillo of Seal Beach, CA. She also has a number of cousins and relatives still living in the Albuquerque area, and a surviving aunt, Helen Ogaz of Mountain View, CA. Rita will be remembered at a viewing at the new French Funeral facility at 1950 Pine Ave NE in Rio Rancho near Rita's home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a rosary at 6:00 on Tuesday April 2, 2013. Rita's Celebration Mass will be at 10:30 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Internment services will take place later on Wednesday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe NM at 3:00 PM. Please plan to arrive by 2:45 PM. Please join Rita's family in their celebration of her long life, her love for others, and her joy to be with Jesus whom she loved so very much, and is now with in Heaven. FRENCH-Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Road NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 338-2000
KENNEDY, LYNN WATSON DR. Age 78. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, prior to the last 16 years that she lived with her husband Dr. Jerry D. Kennedy, on St. Eustatius, an island in the Caribbean. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her daughter Kim Kennedy and her son Mike Kennedy, both of Albuquerque; one granddaughter Siera Lynn Sporleder and Jason Baca; and two great-grandsons Jay and Jerry Baca all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her brother Dr. Frank H. Watson and wife Cecelia Watson of Medford, Oregon; three nieces; one nephew; and many friends both in Albuquerque and on the Island of "Statia." Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry D. Kennedy and her parents Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Watson. Mrs. Kennedy had her PhD in physics. She had attended Pomona Colleges, University of California at Berkeley and Lehigh University in Pennsylvania where she earned her Doctorate. She worked as a contractor for DOE for her entire career. Mrs. Kennedy was also a 3rd generation member of PEO. A Memorial will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A Visitation will be held the night before on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A private family burial will take place at Sunset Gardens. Please visit our online guest book for Lynn at 
