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GARCIA, SHEILA E. Sheila Elizabeth Kavanaugh Garcia, a long-time resident of Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 3013 in her home following a lengthy illness. She was 70 years old. Sheila was born on February 9th, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to William Kavanaugh and Eileen Smith Kavanaugh. She graduated from Mentor High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1961. She served a 4-year tour-of-duty as a Navy Radioman, assigned to various Naval Communications Stations where she worked with Top Secret materials during the onset of the Vietnam War. While on active duty, and in her late teens, Sheila became a military parachutist and sky-diver with the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Navy Sports Parachute Club. She made many parachute jumps and free-falls from various military aircraft with members of elite parachutists of the Navy, Air Force, and Army. During the height of her naval career, she held the Tri-Military Service record for the highest free-fall sky-diving jump in 1964. In 1965, she married Alfonso Garcia in San Diego and both established permanent residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she worked at the Pepsi Cola Company as an Accountant. Sheila graduated from the College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. She joined the New Mexico Air National Guard where she worked as an Employee Development Specialist and eventually retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. In her later years, she moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1999 where she enjoyed daily contact with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchild. Sheila loved good food, family events, and socializing and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She loved to read, sew, and travel to visit her sisters and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Dennis Taylor Kavanaugh and Harry Allen Kavanaugh; and her 35-year old daughter, Martha Fedelina Ramirez. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Ann Dorset and husband Richard Dorset and Diane Terese Kavanaugh; daughters, Ann Victoria Garcia-Lucas and husband Bryan Lucas, Virginia Susanna Garcia and husband Chris Garcia, and Mary Elizabeth Joan Garcia and partner Fred Sisneros; son-in-law David Smail; her beloved, 14 grandchildren, Edward "Alf" Ramirez, Amanda Garcia-Rivera, Sheila Smail, Chris "CJ" Garcia, Ronald Justin Smail, Kyle Duran, Sean Montgomery, Jesse Duran, Estevan Garcia, Alejandra Montgomery, Josh Garcia, Valerie Garcia, Victor Garcia, and Martha Garcia; and a great-granddaughter, Cordelia Ramirez; numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews, and grand nephews, all of whom brought great joy to her life. The pallbearers are Edward "Alf" Ramirez, Chris "CJ" Garcia, Ronald Justin Smail, Kyle Duran, Jesse Duran, and Estevan Garcia. Honorary pall bearers are Sheila Smail, Alejandra Montgomery and Josh Garcia. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 am with a Mass of Resurrection following at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1000 Ecilpse Ave NE, Rio Rancho. Interment Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 1:00 pm,at Rosario Cemetery, 499 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM. Military Honors Flag Folding performed by grandchildren Senior Airman Amanda Garcia-Rivera, New Mexico Air National Guard and Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Sean Montgomery, AFJROTC. Sheila will forever be remembered as someone who has extended her love to others, animals and her family. For her generous contributions to the World Wildlife Foundation, UNM Children's hospital and multiple animal rescue organizations. But more importantly, Shelia will leave with us all, an unmatchable legacy as a sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will truly be missed. (Information for reception will be provided following the Military Honors at Rosario Cemetery. Donations can be made at the reception). To view information or leave a condolence please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
JOHNSON, RAYFIELD USAF SSGT (RET) Age 79. The Johnson family is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved father and brother on Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico since 2000, R.J. as he was fondly called by friends and co-workers, was an avid golfer, supporter of the veteran's causes and a member of the Navajo Elks Lodge. As we remember and honor you, we are flooded with great memories of your humor, generosity, and love for your family. You will truly be missed.
HERMAN, DARLA D. age 46, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday March 22, 2013. Darla was born on July 15, 1966 in Albuquerque. She graduated from Apollo College with a certificate in Certified Medical Assistance, making the Dean's and President's list of top graduates in her class. She was a generous person always thinking and doing for others before herself, a avid outdoors person she loved spending time camping, fishing, hiking and quality time with her family. Surviving are her beloved son, Brandon Herman; her mother Clara Sedillo; longtime companion Charlie Jaques; brothers, Dennis Sedillo and wife Janet, Jimmy Sedillo; sister Josie Garcia; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Carpio Sedillo in 1995. A Rosary service will be recited at 6:00 pm Monday April 1, 2013 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, with the Mass of Christian burial being celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday April 2, 2013 at 11:00 am from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd., NW. Cremation will follow. Friends and relatives are invited to a reception following the services at Glory Christian Fellowship. Please visit Darla's on line guest book at 
HENDERSON, RUTH M. Ruth Maxine Henderson (nee Hoyenga) of Albuquerque, NM, was born on December 20, 1939, in Albany, NY, to Henry and Alma Hoyenga. Ruth passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, after a long and courageous battle against a number of ailments. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister, Janet Slater. She is survived by husband, James ("Jim") E. Henderson, of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Shane A. Henderson, of Albuquerque, NM; daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Brian Cost, of Chicago, IL; her grandson, James ("Jim") Sebastian Cost, of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Laudlin and Myrna Hoyenga, of Sloansville, NY, brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Kay Hoyenga, of Whitehall, MT, and her brother-in-law, Everett Slater, of Albany, NY. Ruth graduated high school from Schoharie Central School, Schoharie, NY, in 1957. She graduated from State University of New York, Agricultural and Technical Institute, at Cobleskill, in 1959, and from the University of New Mexico, in 1969, earning a degree in education. After graduating from UNM, Ruth taught for a short time at St. Pius High School in Albuquerque. Thereafter, she devoted herself to being a homemaker and to raising her children. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Those who knew Ruth are aware of her many kindnesses and thoughtful deeds. Ruth was a faithful and devout member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, to Young at Heart Choir, 10600 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, or to a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Ruth at 
HARRISON, MARK 58, born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis Mark was a 1973 Graduate of El Dorado High School, and a longtime Manager for Octopus Car Wash until his illness accelerated three years ago.. Mark is survived by his former wife and dear friend, Lenore Hosea, his father, Don Harrison and his wife Gene Harrison, his brother Mike Harrison and his mother, Beverly Mados. Mark spent the last three years of his life enjoying every minute with his two precious dogs, Buddy and Katie who brought him so much joy and happiness. He also had a love for sports cars and Harley motorcycles. He was a loving and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor and was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. We find comfort in knowing he's in God's loving arms and no longer suffering. Memorial Service will be conducted Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Mark 's honor to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 
GOODEN, VEOLA M. Veola M. Gooden arrived at Heaven's Gate March 26, 2013. She is survived by her son, William H. Gooden, Jr. and wife, Mary; daughter, Jovonne R. Gooden; grandchildren, Nicole, Erin and Caeland; great-grandchildren, Reesa and Ricky Jr.; brother, Clarence Fielder; sister, Gertrude Boyer and husband, Hobart; nieces, nephews, and friends; and her most dearest friend, Ina Webb. Friends may visit on FRENCH - University, Monday, April 1, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m . Homegoing Services will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Phillips Chapel CME Church, 1402 Edith Blvd SE. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Veola at 
GARCIA, SHEILA E. Sheila Elizabeth Kavanaugh Garcia, a long-time resident of Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 3013 in her home following a lengthy illness. She was 70 years old. Sheila was born on February 9th, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to William Kavanaugh and Eileen Smith Kavanaugh. She graduated from Mentor High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1961. She served a 4-year tour-of-duty as a Navy Radioman, assigned to various Naval Communications Stations where she worked with Top Secret materials during the onset of the Vietnam War. While on active duty, and in her late teens, Sheila became a military parachutist and sky-diver with the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Navy Sports Parachute Club. She made many parachute jumps and free-falls from various military aircraft with members of elite parachutists of the Navy, Air Force, and Army. During the height of her naval career, she held the Tri-Military Service record for the highest free-fall sky-diving jump in 1964. In 1965, she married Alfonso Garcia in San Diego and both established permanent residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she worked at the Pepsi Cola Company as an Accountant. Sheila graduated from the College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico. She joined the New Mexico Air National Guard where she worked as an Employee Development Specialist and eventually retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. In her later years, she moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1999 where she enjoyed daily contact with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchild. Sheila loved good food, family events, and socializing and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She loved to read, sew, and travel to visit her sisters and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Dennis Taylor Kavanaugh and Harry Allen Kavanaugh; and her 35-year old daughter, Martha Fedelina Ramirez. She is survived by her sisters, Martha Ann Dorset and husband Richard Dorset and Diane Terese Kavanaugh; daughters, Ann Victoria Garcia-Lucas and husband Bryan Lucas, Virginia Susanna Garcia and husband Chris Garcia, and Mary Elizabeth Joan Garcia and partner Fred Sisneros; son-in-law David Smail; her beloved, 14 grandchildren, Edward "Alf" Ramirez, Amanda Garcia-Rivera, Sheila Smail, Chris "CJ" Garcia, Ronald Justin Smail, Kyle Duran, Sean Montgomery, Jesse Duran, Estevan Garcia, Alejandra Montgomery, Josh Garcia, Valerie Garcia, Victor Garcia, and Martha Garcia; and a great-granddaughter, Cordelia Ramirez; numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews, and grand nephews, all of whom brought great joy to her life. The pallbearers are Edward "Alf" Ramirez, Chris "CJ" Garcia, Ronald Justin Smail, Kyle Duran, Jesse Duran, and Estevan Garcia. Honorary pall bearers are Sheila Smail, Alejandra Montgomery and Josh Garcia. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:00 am with a Mass of Resurrection following at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1000 Ecilpse Ave NE, Rio Rancho. Interment Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 1:00 pm,at Rosario Cemetery, 499 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM. Military Honors Flag Folding performed by grandchildren Senior Airman Amanda Garcia-Rivera, New Mexico Air National Guard and Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Sean Montgomery, AFJROTC. Sheila will forever be remembered as someone who has extended her love to others, animals and her family. For her generous contributions to the World Wildlife Foundation, UNM Children's hospital and multiple animal rescue organizations. But more importantly, Shelia will leave with us all, an unmatchable legacy as a sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will truly be missed. (Information for reception will be provided following the Military Honors at Rosario Cemetery. Donations can be made at the reception). To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
GALLEGOS, CATHERINE age 84, a resident of Los Angeles, CA, former resident of NM, passed away on March 18, 2013. Mrs. Gallegos is survived by her daughters, Margaret Marquez and husband, Larry, Luanna Cisneros and husband, Ramon, and Kim Gallegos and Carl Dixon; her sisters, Alice Eckard and husband, Marv, and Dolores Prince; brother, Archie Sanchez and wife, Josie; grandchildren, Chico Marquez and wife, Debbie, Mia Hill and husband, J., Cuauhtemoc Cisneros, Geronimo Cisneros and wife, Dorothy, Luanna (Wingy) Cisneros; great- grandchildren, Shayna Krajewski and husband, Adam, Dakota Marquez, Cameron Marquez, Cooper Hill, Ricky Cisneros, Giorgio Cisneros, Frank Cisneros, Luanna Cisneros and Alexis Grace Cisneros; great-great-grandchild, Paisley Krajewski; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mrs. Gallegos was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gallegos. Mrs. Gallegos was very devoted to her faith, her family, and her church. A Funeral Service will be Monday, April 1, 2013 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Private disposition will follow. Pallbearers will be Larry Marquez, Chico Marquez, J. Hill, and Dakota Marquez. To sign the online guest, please visit: 
GAINES, BETTY J. Age 91, of North Richland Hills, Texas, formerly of Albuquerque, N.M. went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, of 70 years, Albert "Dude" Gaines in 2012. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Fisher and Marcia Gaines of North Richland Hills, Texas, Barbara Abernethy and her husband Perry of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; and three sisters, Janice Taylor, Dorothy Bailey and Marian Heusted. She leaves many loving memories to be cherished by her family and friends such as her passion for baking and cooking, playing dominoes and her love for the Lobos! Betty worked as a membership secretary for thirty years in Albuquerque at the Heights Y.M.C.A. and was also active in Bible Study Fellowship and Christian Woman's Club as well as her church, Hoffmantown in Albuquerque. Betty lived in Albuquerque from 1949- 2008 before moving to North Richland Hills, Texas. She also enjoyed volunteering at the election polls for many years as a precinct captain. A private memorial service and celebration of life will be held this summer in Albuquerque.
FISHBACK, KATHERINE W. Age 97, beloved caring mother, grandmother, great and great-great- grandmother, teacher and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013. She is remembered with great love and admiration by her family and the thousands of students whose lives she touched deeply for so many years. Katherine was born on February 10, 1916 in Washington D.C. of Scottish parents William and Catherine Williamson. She married Dr. Charles F. Fishback in 1934 in Sharon, Wisconsin. In 1941 the Fishbacks moved to Albuquerque where Katherine opened The Fishback Studio of the Dance in 1945. The first classes were held at the Danfelser Concert Hall near Central and Broadway and in 1946 the first recital was held at Albuquerque High. Katherine taught ballet, tap and acrobatics until the age of 80. She believed the study of dance and its self-discipline fostered personal development in health, poise, grace, promptness, responsibility and self-confidence. In addition to her dance studio operations Mrs. Fishback served on several national dance organization faculties. She received a 50-year Life Achievement Award for her teaching career from Dance Masters of America. In 2001 Albuquerque's City Council designated "Katherine Fishback Day" to honor her long period of quality service to the Albuquerque community. In 2003 she received the "Woman on the Move" award and was honored at Bill Evan's Tap Dance Jam. She received a Bravo Award in 2005 and the Crescendo Award by the New Mexico Symphony Guild. As a member of the Junior League Katherine was a key performer in its annual Follies. She modeled at functions at the Albuquerque Country Club, danced with the Daughters of the Nile was a charter member of the Height's Soroptomist Club performed with Albuquerque Little Theater productions and for many years taught waltz lessons to the fathers and daughters for the New Mexico Symphony Ball. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 70 years, an honorary member of St. Andrew's Society, Daughters of the Nile and Honored Ladies, involved with the Girl Scouts, RotaryAnn, DMA, Chicago Association DM, Cecchetti Council of America. Katherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Dr. Charles F. Fishback; her son, Chuck; two sisters, Peggy and Evelyn; two brothers, Jim and Bill; grandson, Ryan; and parents, William and Catherine. She is survived and dearly loved by her family, daughters Nancy and Bob Agnew, Kathie and Michael Anthony; Chuck's wife Tricia Fishback of CO; and sister-in-law Betty Williamson. She cherished the Studio Faculty and all of her friends among them Ardie Baker, Mary Tomiche, Rita Garcia, the King family and her Dance Group. A special thank you to Dr. Craig Nairn for his care. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Linda and Burges, Sharee, Jim and Jen, Cathy and Brian, Bonnie, Krista and Mark, Charles and Marta, Christopher and Kylie, Loren, Mark and Lea, Kristen and Bryan; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren: Vanessa, Allison, Heidi, Noelle, Taylor, Holly, Kai, John Michael, Camille, Sam, Sean, Kyra, Juliet, Keely, Callum, Tricia, Tim, Zoe, Maddie, Izzi, Lily, Laurin, Isabelle, Keola and Layton. Family members and friends fondly remember Katherine's enduring love of the color PINK which seemed to exemplify her softness, gentleness, love, courage, and endless zest for life. She continued to work at the Studio, loved attending ballroom dances and was an avid Lobo fan. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on April 1st at 2:00 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church, 4th and Lead SW in downtown ABQ. Private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery where she will join her husband, Dr. Charles F. Fishback. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fishback Studio of the Dance Scholarship Fund at 4529 Eubank NE, ABQ, NM 87111 or your favorite charity. You are loved You are beautiful You are a gift of God His own possession You are a gift to all mankind His gift of Love to them You are His Rose God danced the day you were born
DUNN, ELOUISE E. Our beautiful mother, Elouise Dunn, passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She is now reunited with our father, James Dunn, who preceded her in death in 1965, also at Easter time. She was born to Olbra A. Beck and Dovie B. Beck on May 30, 1926 in Elk City, OK. The family moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1936, where she lived in the south valley the remainder of her life. Mom was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donnie Beck and Elton Beck; and son-in-law, John Towndrow. She is survived by her children, Lynn Dunn and wife, Peggy of Lyons, TX, Lois Abercrombie and husband, Jim, Lester Dunn and wife, Linda of Gravette, AR, Loretta York and husband, Brad of Los Lunas, NM and Lavina Towndrow; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Sarah Gerboth of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law, Pat Beck; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of Elouise's life was held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm, at Cristo Del Valle Presbyterian Church, 3907 Isleta Blvd SW 87105. Interment took place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Elouise's memory to Cristo Del Valle Presbyterian Church or to the Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guest book for Elouise at 
CHENE, ADELINA C. &Quot;ADDIE&Quot; age 96, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Adelina was born in Taos, New Mexico on April 26, 1916 to the late Maximiliano and Ignacita Trujillo. Adelina grew up in Dawson, New Mexico. She was a parochial school teacher at St. Therese for 20 years and was a current member of many Catholic Third Orders including the Third Order of the Blessed Sacrament, she was a current member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert M. Chene Sr., and her brothers, Abraham, Sam and Albert Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Chene; son Roberto "Bobby" Chene and wife Connie; grandchildren Ana Chene and David Chene; sister-in-law Lois Trujillo of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Chene family will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm with the rosary service to follow on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 pm Wednesday April 3, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave., NW. Fr. Fernando Rubio-Boitel Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit Adelina's on line guest book at 
CARRASCO, ENRIQUE Age 83, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born November 16, 1929 to Pedro and Aurora Carrasco in Big Wells, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and a son, Mark Carrasco. Enrique is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Stella Carrasco; his son, Antonio Carrasco; grandchildren: Yaotequia Carrasco; Michael Carrasco; Quetzalcoatl Carrasco; Toni Carrasco; Selah Carrasco; great-grandchild, Marcus Carrasco; sisters: Belia Perales; Gloria Pompa; Elva Carrasco; brother, Rudy Carrasco. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Grace Outreach Center, 2900 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
