GALLEGOS, MARIE DOLORES (&Quot;DOLORES&Quot;) In the early hours of August 22, 2014, Marie Dolores ("Dolores") Gallegos peacefully passed away. Dolores, 75, bravely faced a terminal diagnosis of gastric cancer, refused chemotherapy, and chose to live out her final days as fully as possible with her children and grandchildren. Dolores was born in 1939 to her mother, Juanita Chavez Gutierrez, and her father, Ignacio Gutierrez, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was the second to the youngest of ten children. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in El Pueblo, New Mexico nurtured by her mother whom she adored. The soundtrack of her early life included the radio blaring the Grand Ole Opry, the trickle of the nearby creek, and on summer evenings, the voices of her brothers singing mournful corridos. She loved to dance and often attended dances in her hometown with her siblings. As a result of her keen intellect and appetite for learning, she skipped two grades and earned her high school degree at the age of 15. At the age of 16, Dolores likely became the first female radio announcer in the Southwest, working for Spanish-language KABQ in Albuquerque. Dolores had a noontime radio program, spinning her favorite Spanish songs. There she met radio personality Joe Gallegos, whom she married on July 15, 1957. The wedding was held at Immaculate Conception church in downtown Albuquerque where guests filled the pews and poured out of the church despite the fact that the wedding was held on a Monday morning. By 1966, Dolores had become the devoted mother of three daughters and a son. She considered being a mother and wife her singular and sacred calling. She often described the sanctity of the mother-child bond and instilled the critical importance of parenting to her children. As a grandmother, she lavishly showered her love on her nine grandchildren who gave her great pride and joy. At the age of 42, Dolores resumed her education at the University of New Mexico. In 1986, Dolores earned her Bachelor of Arts and shortly thereafter became a certified court interpreter. For decades and up until months before her death, Dolores interpreted at trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings for the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and various private parties. Dolores traveled on a national tour with Argentine human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Adolfo Perez Esquivel, serving as his personal interpreter. She excelled in simultaneous interpretation and was equally proficient in interpreting English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Through the years Dolores kept involved with local politics. She served as precinct chair and campaigned for several candidates for office including Toney Anaya, who later became governor of New Mexico. On several occasions she also worked for Senator John Pinto and other legislators while the New Mexico Legislature was in session. Dolores had a rich and complex personality: solemnly respectful of cultural and religious traditions but with an irreverent sense of humor; a sophisticated woman with simple taste; a reserved and quiet person who engaged strangers in conversation everywhere she went; a self-effacing individual whose extraordinary compassion profoundly touched the lives of her children, her grandchildren, and a vast host of people who were fortunate enough to have known her. Dolores is survived by her children: Pia Gallegos, Yolanda Gallegos, Ruben Gallegos and his spouse, Christina, and Victoria Gallegos and her spouse, Ben Lankasky; her grandchildren: Luna, Alma, and Che Olavarra Gallegos, Marina and Ingrid Hartzell Gallegos, Catherine, Ramon, Ruben, and Elizabeth Gallegos; her siblings: Mollie Romero, Paul Gutierrez, Fannie Tafoya, Ignacio Gutierrez, and Rita Medina; several nephews and nieces; and Amber, her golden retriever. She is predeceased by her parents; her siblings: Elfido Gutierrez, Mary Duran, Alisandro (Alex) Gutierrez, and Antonio Jose (Tony) Gutierrez; and by her former husband, Joe I.A. Gallegos. Funeral and Memorial Service will be held on the morning of Monday, September 1, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Los Poblanos Historic Inn, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Mass at Risen Savior Church will precede the service at 8:30 a.m. Contact family for details. At a later date, her ashes will be buried near her mother in accordance with her final wishes. Please visit our online guest book for Dolores at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
GALLEGOS, MARIE DOLORES (&Quot;DOLORES&Quot;) In the early hours of August 22, 2014, Marie Dolores ("Dolores") Gallegos peacefully passed away. Dolores, 75, bravely faced a terminal diagnosis of gastric cancer, refused chemotherapy, and chose to live out her final days as fully as possible with her children and grandchildren. Dolores was born in 1939 to her mother, Juanita Chavez Gutierrez, and her father, Ignacio Gutierrez, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She was the second to the youngest of ten children. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in El Pueblo, New Mexico nurtured by her mother whom she adored. The soundtrack of her early life included the radio blaring the Grand Ole Opry, the trickle of the nearby creek, and on summer evenings, the voices of her brothers singing mournful corridos. She loved to dance and often attended dances in her hometown with her siblings. As a result of her keen intellect and appetite for learning, she skipped two grades and earned her high school degree at the age of 15. At the age of 16, Dolores likely became the first female radio announcer in the Southwest, working for Spanish-language KABQ in Albuquerque. Dolores had a noontime radio program, spinning her favorite Spanish songs. There she met radio personality Joe Gallegos, whom she married on July 15, 1957. The wedding was held at Immaculate Conception church in downtown Albuquerque where guests filled the pews and poured out of the church despite the fact that the wedding was held on a Monday morning. By 1966, Dolores had become the devoted mother of three daughters and a son. She considered being a mother and wife her singular and sacred calling. She often described the sanctity of the mother-child bond and instilled the critical importance of parenting to her children. As a grandmother, she lavishly showered her love on her nine grandchildren who gave her great pride and joy. At the age of 42, Dolores resumed her education at the University of New Mexico. In 1986, Dolores earned her Bachelor of Arts and shortly thereafter became a certified court interpreter. For decades and up until months before her death, Dolores interpreted at trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings for the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and various private parties. Dolores traveled on a national tour with Argentine human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Adolfo Perez Esquivel, serving as his personal interpreter. She excelled in simultaneous interpretation and was equally proficient in interpreting English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Through the years Dolores kept involved with local politics. She served as precinct chair and campaigned for several candidates for office including Toney Anaya, who later became governor of New Mexico. On several occasions she also worked for Senator John Pinto and other legislators while the New Mexico Legislature was in session. Dolores had a rich and complex personality: solemnly respectful of cultural and religious traditions but with an irreverent sense of humor; a sophisticated woman with simple taste; a reserved and quiet person who engaged strangers in conversation everywhere she went; a self-effacing individual whose extraordinary compassion profoundly touched the lives of her children, her grandchildren, and a vast host of people who were fortunate enough to have known her. Dolores is survived by her children: Pia Gallegos, Yolanda Gallegos, Ruben Gallegos and his spouse, Christina, and Victoria Gallegos and her spouse, Ben Lankasky; her grandchildren: Luna, Alma, and Che Olavarra Gallegos, Marina and Ingrid Hartzell Gallegos, Catherine, Ramon, Ruben, and Elizabeth Gallegos; her siblings: Mollie Romero, Paul Gutierrez, Fannie Tafoya, Ignacio Gutierrez, and Rita Medina; several nephews and nieces; and Amber, her golden retriever. She is predeceased by her parents; her siblings: Elfido Gutierrez, Mary Duran, Alisandro (Alex) Gutierrez, and Antonio Jose (Tony) Gutierrez; and by her former husband, Joe I.A. Gallegos. Funeral and Memorial Service will be held on the morning of Monday, September 1, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Los Poblanos Historic Inn, 4803 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Mass at Risen Savior Church will precede the service at 8:30 a.m. Contact family for details. At a later date, her ashes will be buried near her mother in accordance with her final wishes. Please visit our online guest book for Dolores at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
FLINT, MARCELLA M. 1944-2014 Marcella M. Flint, age 70, a resident of Rio Communities, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. She was born to the late Sosteno & Ramona Dorame Barreras on July 11, 1944. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Marcella was a loving and devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend. She was very well liked and respected by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her beloved of 25 years husband, Ronald Flint; brother, Jake Barreras; sisters, Rose Neeley and Pauline Johnson. Marcella is survived by brother, Manuel Barreras and wife, Bertha; nephew, Manuel Barreras Jr.; niece, Barbara Ingle and husband, Rich. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, August 29th beginning with a Viewing at 11:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Schultz presiding. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be J.J. Montoya, Rich Ingle, Ruben Garcia, Julian Wiggins, Crescenso Wiggins and Nathan Garcia. Sign Marcella's online tribute at 
CHAVEZ, JUSTO D. Age 88, a lifelong resident of Corrales, NM, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born on June 16, 1926, to Carlos and Rosita (Griego) Chavez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mercie Chavez; son, Donny Chavez. Justo is survived by his children, Katie Bessom and husband Steve, Debby Tafoya and husband Tony, Carmen Chavez, Becky Chavez, and Darrow Everage; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Mascarenas, Monica Lesku, Brooke Bessom, Melinda Dean, Antonio Tafoya, Sara Beth Gallegos, Mia Chavez; three great-grandchildren, Tanner Dean, Avery Dean, Everly Mascarenas; siblings, Augustine, Nancy, Agnes, Isabel, Rita, Martha. Justo served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a retired Firefighter at Kirtland Air Force Base, had a love for farming and agriculture and was a beloved bartender at Sandia Bar. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 28, 2014 at San Ysidro Catholic Church, 5015 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
PEREA, SAMMY Age 69, was born in Albuq., NM to Sam and Tomasita Perea on October 26, 1944. He leaves behind his daughter Sandra Perea; three grandsons; father Sam Perea; brother Lee Perea; and sister Virginia Jaramillo. He was preceded in death by his mother Tomasita Perea; sisters Patricia Cabrera, Nancy McGeagh; and brother Estevan Perea. He also leaves behind many friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. He always had a good joke to offer friends and strangers alike. Memorial services will be held at "The Church" located at 414 Charleston SE, on August 30, 2014 at 10:30 am. Burial immediately following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit the online register for Sammy at: 
MARQUEZ, BRANDON JAMES Brandon James Marquez 12/26/91 - 8/29/11 Three years just living on your memory, yearning for your hugs, laughter, humor and your great smile. Your spirit is around us and we feel your love, which is unconditional forever. We all miss you very much. Life is not the same...till we meet again, our precious and handsome chango. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. Your family, James, Lorraine and Tyler
HAYES, JEAN MARIE BYRAM age 65 of Albuquerque, died peacefully August 22, 2014 after an extended illness. A resident of Albuquerque since 2009, she had lived most of her life in the Portland, Maine area. Born in Portland on August 9, 1949, she was raised in South Portland, Maine and attended schools there. A 1967 graduate of South Portland High School, she attended Westbrook Junior College in Portland before moving to Denver, Colorado to marry her husband, Michael (Mike) Hayes, in 1968. She and Mike lived several years in Colorado and Kansas while Mike served in the Air Force. During that time, Jean was employed as an insurance underwriter at USF & G and Turner Barker insurance agencies. In 1972 they returned to South Portland and started their family. Jean left her insurance career to become a full-time mother and home maker. Jean was a devoted mother to her two children, sewing most of their clothing herself when they were toddlers. She enjoyed sewing, macrame, and cooking. She loved hosting family in her home, particularly during the holidays. She and her husband retired to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2009. She had been looking forward to becoming a grandmother in October. Jean was predeceased by her father, Emmett Byram; her son, Patrick; and her mother, Kathleen Hunter Byram. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Michael Hayes; a daughter, Sarah Goke of Albuquerque, NM and her husband Christopher; a brother Robert Byram of South Portland, Maine; a sister Kathleen Brown of Manchester, NH; a sister Nadine Byram of Albuquerque; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Rosary will be recited at 8:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at the Riverside Funeral Home website. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, (505) 764-9663. 
HAGEN, GRACE N. Age 86, entered the Church Triumphant on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born January 21, 1928 to Hubert and Flora Natzke in Merrill, WI. She is survived by her loving husband, Reverend Levine Hagen and family, Mary Hagen Preston, Kristi Hagen and Bernie Jones, Jon and Kim Hagen, and Kirk Hagen; Herb and Rosella Natzke, Irene Uttech; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great, great, grandchild. Grace was a gifted musician who taught many aspiring pianists and vocalists in her younger years. She was active in her Church as Choir Director, Organist and Pianist. Following a devastating CVA, her courage, resilience and positive energy in overcoming the resulting disabilities became an inspiration to all who knew her. Her creativity and artistic talents continued to be expressed in painting, craftwork and love of music. She was greatly admired and loved in her church and community. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 305 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Calvary Lutheran Church, Music Program. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
SANCHEZ, DOLORES BACA was 97 years young when she went to our Lord on Sunday, 8/24/2014. Born on 12/4/16 in Ocate, New Mexico to Lucy and Casimido Baca. In her youth Dolores, lived in Northern New Mexico then moved to San Luis, Colorado, where she attended Sisters of Mercy High School. She met her husband, Fred (deceased) in San Luis, Colorado and was married in 1937 by her Uncle, Rev. Samuel Garcia. She and her husband, owned a country store for about ten years. Later they moved to Tooele, Utah where Fred worked for the Government and where Dolores worked for seven years. She also was a substitute teacher and ran a day care center. They had eight children, Edward (Barbara), Paul (deceased), Pauline (Patrick), Emma Mae (deceased), Mary Jane (deceased), Linda, Selma (John) and Laura (Jim). Dolores has ten grandchildren Gordon, Jon, Gina, Alden, Michael, Peter, Paul, Ann, Edward, Elizabeth, John Paul, Timothy Paul and six great- grandchildren. Dolores was a member of St. Marguerites in Tooele, Utah and St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dolores was a giving person. She was a quilter and gave each of her children and grandchildren handmade quilts. She donated her time to St. Marguerites in Tooele, Utah and St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She made five quilts and donated them to churches for fundraising. Our family would like to thank Hospice Compassus, especially Fatima and Geneva. Special thanks to her care takers at Aldea House,Tawyna, Desiree, Monica, Jackie and Christina and Victoria. Also thanks to Helen who assisted in taking care of our mother for several years. Services will be held in Tooele, Utah at St. Margurites Catholic Church, 15 S. 7th Street, on Tuesday, September 2nd. Viewing will be held at 10:00 am and Mass will be held at 11:00 am.
PENA, ABELICIO (ABE) Abelicio (Abe) M. Pena 87, a legend in Cibola County and western New Mexico, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Abe is survived by his wife, Viola Cisneros Pena; three daughters: Ramona Alires (Norman), Paula Ladd, Cecilia Salisbury (Randy); son Marco Pena; granddaughters: Maria Ladd Ehrlich (Jason), Andrea Alires, Michele and Jessica Ladd; two grandsons: Marco Alires and Paul Ladd; his two great-grandchildren: Elijah and Anya Ehrlich. Also survived by his brother Bennie Pena (Sandra); sisters Lydia M. Pena S.L., and Dorothy Pena McBride; and sister-in-law, Marie Moleres Pena. Pallbearers will be: Sgt. Marco Alires, Albert Barnett, Patrick Collins, Lcpl. Paul Ladd, Vincent Martinez, Paul Pena, Robert Pena, Isaiah Stafford, Kevin Terrell. Honorary Pallbearers: Bennie Pena, Norman Alires, Bobby Cisneros, Mike Cisneros Sr., Karl Gutierrez, M.D., Pablo Smith, Marty Sweeney, Ron Waterman. Rosary, 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 22nd; Resurrection Mass, Saturday, August 23, 1:00 p.m., both at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grants, New Mexico. Celebrant, Father Alberto Avella. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's School, P.O. Box 370, San Fidel, New Mexico, 87049.
Orlando R. Olona, Msgt. USAF, Retired 22 years Eccl: 3:1-2 "There is a time for every affair under the heavens -- a time to be born and a time to die. Age 92, Orlando was a part of the "Greatest Generation." He was 20 years old when Pearl Harbor took place. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942; served on the Island of Attu, in Alaska; as a crew chief and tail gunner on the B-25 military airplane. In 1946, he met his future wife, Melba Dimas and they married in 1947. He was transferred to Germany and participated in the Berlin Airlift. They were in Munich and Berlin, Germany for four years. They were transferred several times more, including four years in Panama. He retired in 1964, returning to Albuquerque. His legacy is his military history, and he has seen his children and his children's children, as God promised. Orlando lost his parents at a very young age and was raised by his loving Grandmother Sofia Bazan Olona, with the help of his Uncles Manuel, Blas, and Antonio. He is predeceased by his father Pablo Olona, & mother Lucia Padilla Olona; his brothers Paul and Ernest; and his three sons Timmy, Steve, and Tom. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Melba; and his children Jerry, Cathy, Michael, Arthur, Mark, Sophia, Nick, Paul, and Jeff; and his sisters Alice Olona Torres, and Pauline Olona Hernandez. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Orlando will be laid to rest with his sons, Timmy and Tom at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with full military honors. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. All services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church. Funeral services include the following: Tuesday, September 2, 2014: Visitation 5-6 pm; Rosary 6-7 pm., and Wednesday, September 3, 2014: Mass 9 am; reception lunch 10 am - 12 noon; Burial 2:00 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family would like to thank all of Orlando's doctors, nurses, and caregivers during the last five years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project, or the Little Sisters of the Poor (Gallup, NM). Funeral arrangements are being handled by Salazar Mortuary. Please visit the website at 
MOSCHETTI, DORALENE 67, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Edward Moschetti; her daughters, Shelly Moschetti, Patricia Crites and husband, Jerry, and Laura Crites and husband, Charles; grandson, Wayne Crites; and granddaughters, Kayla Crites and Bridget Crites. Doralene "Miss" worked for many years as an EA at Highland High School. She was a longtime member of 1st Baptist Church of Los Lunas. Cremation has taken place and Doralene's life will be celebrated on Monday, September 1, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University. Please visit our online guestbook for Doralene at 
