ANDERSON, CRAIG G. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1948, the only child of Robert and Eleanor. Died March 27 in Poway, CA, from complications caused by Hungtington's Disease. He was an "Army Brat," growing up in several states as well as attending junior high schools in Germany and France. His family eventually moved to Albuquerque where he graduated from Highland High School in 1966 and from UNM in 1970. In addition to his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. He went to flight training in Pensacola, FL. He married Amy (McCormick) of Los Alamos in December 1971. The two moved to Meridian, MS, for completion of flight training. Upon receiving his "Wings of Gold" he was assigned to VF-126 at NAS Miramar, CA, flying the A4 jet. This was followed by a tour of duty in Beeville, TX, as an instructor pilot. Subsequently he served with squadrons VS-41 and VS-21 at NAS North Island, CA, flying S3 jets during deployments on the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Constellation. He loved flying and the thrill of being launched from the carrier decks and landing safely aboard. He left active duty as a Commander and completed a full career in the Naval Reserve. He was proud to have served his country. He was hired as a pilot for Southwest Airlines in 1982. He flew for his beloved company for 25 years before being grounded due to his disease. He enjoyed everyone with whom he worked and he loved going to his "office." He felt he had an enormous family in his fellow SWA employees. But the best of 1982 was still to come with the birth of his son, Christopher. He was overjoyed, proud, excited, and scared to death about being a Dad. He said this was the most difficult but most wonderful job he ever had. Craig coached Little League, his favorites being the T-Ball teams. He was a Cub Scout Pack Master and actively participated in Boy Scouts with his son. He enjoyed playing tennis (poorly) and golf (or, as it often turned out, a great walk with friends while locating small white golf balls.) He enjoyed skiing and always had time for a game of Bridge. Craig was a frustrated by loyal fan of the Padres and Chargers and an enthusiastic supporter of college basketball and football. He loved SDSU basketball and rarely missed a game. He was also a Lobo fan, cheering for them except when they were playing against his Aztecs. He spent his days off with family and friends, wanting to participate as much as possible in the lives of his family. He was generous, gentle and kind, always willing to help a friend in need, whether with advice, assistance with projects, or financially. He had a warm, genuine smile for all he met and he maintained it and his wry sense of humor til the end. Craig was preceded in death by his mother, father and step-mother, Millie. He is survived by his wife Amy and son Christopher, both in the San Diego area; his McCormick family: Mom Margery (Donald); brothers Zachary and Egan, sister Jacqueline; nephew Tyler; nieces Lacey, Chelsea, Micaela; his aunt Dorothy. He never considered them "in-laws." They were his family. His dogs Mnm and Lucy miss him, too. He also leaves behind squadron- and crewmates, co-workers and friends, the members of the HD support group, all who made his life special. He is and will always be missed but he will be in our hearts He is back in his beloved skies, playing "alligator" and doing barrel rolls. Graveside services with full military honors will be April 19 at 10:00am, Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Guests are encouraged to wear colorful clothing. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA.org) or to a charity of their choice.
MARTINEZ, MARIA E. age 61 of Albuquerque, passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday April 11, 2013. She was born on March 27, 1952 in Raton, New Mexico to Marcos and Virginia V. Martinez. Maria was an avid quilt maker and enjoyed cooking and tending to her garden. She was a current member of Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church of Albuquerque. Surviving are her daughter Miriam Martinez; son Raymond Michael Martinez; Her mother Virginia Martinez-Bonin; sisters Vickie New and husband Jim, Connie A. Martinez and husband Clayton Carlson; brothers Marcos Martinez Jr. and wife Cynthia, John Martinez; Father of their children Raymond Richard Martinez; Paternal grandparents of Michael and Miriam, Carmen and Raymond Martinez; Special uncle and aunt Mell Aragon and Dolores Garcia; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Marcos Martinez and nephew Eli John Martinez. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. Please visit Maria's on line quest book at www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 505-247-4124
LOPEZ, JERILYN MARIE (MILLER) November 17, 1959 -- March 29, 2013 Albuquerque Jerilyn Marie Lopez, sweet wife, beloved mother, cherished daughter, protective sister, loving and committed teacher, delightfully clever jokester and well-known cat lover, died peacefully in the early morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2013. Jerilyn was born and raised in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where she and her family enjoyed the near-by White Sands National Monument where her and her father would find glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hunted for arrow heads in the desert, and explored the Trinity Site before it was closed to the public. Later, the family moved to Germany where Jerilyn's natural good looks landed her modeling jobs for German newspapers and magazines. She earned enough from her modeling jobs to buy a new bike. Shortly after, her parents put a stop to the modeling for fear it would interfere with her schooling. As Jerilyn grew older her mother's cosmopolitan tastes emerged and she enjoyed with college friends the excitement of Anaheim, California, Washington D.C. and other large cities. She also enjoyed her family's hometown of Portland, Oregon, taking in the fresh salt air of the Oregon coast and enjoying the juicy blackberries that grow there in abundance. Jerilyn inherited her mother's artistic skills and comic timing, skills which she used to entertain, amuse and embarrass those she loved-the caricatures were spot-on incredible. Jerilyn also hated raisins and couldn't understand why people ruined perfectly good rum ice cream and oatmeal cookies by adding raisins. However, her husband-to-be loved raisins a match made in heaven. Jerilyn met her husband while being one of his students-drop the phone to the gossip line-because they began dating only after she had graduated as she had being seeing someone else while she was in school and first met her husband's acquaintance. She had finally met the love of her life and she was very happy to marry him. Later on she had two beautiful children: one girl, Danae Lopez, and one boy, Jordan Lopez. Her children became her best friends and her children saw her as their champion, their cheerleader, their fellow jokester, and their mentor whom they will love eternally. She will always be carried in her family's hearts. One of her regrets was not seeing a woman, Hillary Clinton, elected President. She voted for Obama not only once -but twice. She wanted everyone to know that "Obamacare" kept her family from declaring medical bankruptcy due to her battling cancer. She had a life-long love affair with classical music and was able to teach herself how to play varying and different musical instruments. Celtic and Moroccan drums, Irish dulcimer, Kalimba (African thumb piano) were some of the musical instruments she enjoyed. She enjoyed seeing cranes and other birds at the Bosque del Apache, Rio Grande boulevard and Alamo farm open space. This was just one of many activities that she took part in that were a testament to her love for nature. During these outings, she preferred driving home via Rio Grande Boulevard -she called it the "Zen" way home. Jerilyn's wish was to be cremated and her ashes spread in the wild, serene places in nature, as well as the places that were near and dear to her. A traditional "Irish wake" -as traditional as her Hispanic husband can manage-will be held in her honor in about a year's time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to one of Jerilyn's favorite charities -some of Jerilyn's favorite charities included ASPCA, Oxfam, the ACR (Alley Cat Rescue) and the Sierra Club. And this isn't a good-bye to Jerilyn. This is just a "See you later."
FELIX, JUSTIN MARK In Loving Memory April 12, 1979 - September 11, 2011 Our beloved son Justin, Happy 34th Birthday. Life is not the same without you. Me, your Dad, Nikki, Jillian, Tiffney and your children miss you so much. Please watch over us in heaven. Love, Mom and Dad
FAIRFAX, EUGENE G. Seaman Recruit to Rear Admiral - U.S. Navy Gene Fairfax died on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Albuquerque. He was born on November 6, 1916 in Naples, UT. He attended grades 1-5 in Price, UT; grades 6-7 in Provo, UT; and grades 8-11 in Salt Lake City. He was president of the debate club, and quarterback and captain of the "A" football team in the fall of 1933 and graduated from West High in January of 1934. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March of 1934 and after boot camp, his military career took off. His first assignment was on the U.S.S. Nevada. In 1935 he was accepted to the Naval Academy, where he became captain of the boxing team in 1939. He served on the U.S.S. Mississippi; and he attended flight training in Pensacola, FL. There, he met and married Juliana Daniels in November of 1941. Gene became the Senior Aviator on the U.S.S. Tennessee; the Executive Officer of Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11); and the Commanding Officer VF-11 on the U.S.S. Hornet flying F6F Hellcats. During that time, he gained 203 combat hours, 58 carrier landings and was credited with downing four Japanese aircraft. He attended Naval War College-Army Guided Missile School, and became an Executive Officer of the Anti-Submarine Training Squadron. He then became a Navigator on the U.S.S. Mindoro, an escort carrier. Gene attended Staff Naval War College, and was promoted to the Night and All-Weather Attack Squadron 33 (VC-33). He was a Navigator and later an Operation's Officer on the U.S.S. Forrestal; he became the head of the Air Launched Guided Missiles Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; he was a Commanding Officer on the U.S.S. Passumpsic, a fleet oiler; and Commanding Officer on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, an aircraft carrier. He was promoted to Chief of Staff of Carrier Division 1, the Staff Weapons Systems Evaluation Group in the Department of Defense. He became a Navy Deputy, Joint Task Force 2 and in 1966, was promoted to Rear Admiral. He became Commander of Anti-Submarine Warfare Group 5 on the U.S.S. Hornet, and Commander of the Alaskan Sea Frontier. In his last active duty tour he became the Deputy Naval Inspector General of the United States. Gene and Juliana had five children, and because of Gene's service, the family moved from coast to coast. Juliana once said that she had moved 28 times in 30 years; therefore, after Gene retired in February of 1972, they moved to Albuquerque, NM and never moved again. Juliana died in March of 2000, where she was surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. Gene now has 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The children are: Michele Pettyjohn married to Bob from Oak Harbor, WA with three children and six grandchildren, Charlotte Chambliss married to Dick from Jacksonville, FL with two children, Jean Marie Fairfax from Albuquerque, NM with three children and eight grandchildren, Eugene Fairfax, Jr. married to Edna from San Antonio, TX with four children and one grandchild and Michael Fairfax from Albuquerque. Graveside Services will be held Friday, July 12, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Eugene at 
DORRELL, FRANCES (FRANKIE) born April 10, 1920 in Sumter, SC passed away April 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother has gone to Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dorrell Sr. in 1971; two children, Olivia Anne Holte in 2007 and Dennis "Skip" Dorrell in 2009; and one grandchild, Frances Valenzuela, her namesake, who passed in 2007. She also joins six siblings who preceded her in death: Arthur, Mary, Billy, Frederick, Marie, and Oliver. Frances is survived by four sisters; two brothers; two children (James "Buddy" Dorrell, Jr. and Terry Dorrell); 13 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Frances exhibited a lifetime of Christian faith and was a longtime member of Riverside Baptist Church in Albuquerque. She shared her faith with many people in her life and was often seen bringing an entire car full of friends and grandchildren to Sunday School. She was committed to her faith and read the Bible many times over throughout her life. Frances was an extraordinary woman for her time. She helped raise her brothers and sisters while attending Montreat College in North Carolina where she studied education. She then assisted with the war effort when she became a welder in the shipyards in Charleston, SC and Mobile, Alabama during World War II. She later married at age 31 and had four children over the next eight years. She spent the next 30+ years as a teacher and taught countless children the joy of reading, including her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Her family will always remember her and celebrate her life. She had the unique ability to make each one of us feel like we were her favorite person in the world. She will always be remembered for giving us unconditional love. She was a very special person who will be greatly missed. Her grandchildren will remember her and will feel eternally grateful for all the wonderful things she did for us. Her life lessons and gentle words of advice will not be forgotten. She spent every spare minute she had with her grandchildren and will leave a legacy of memories and stories for us to share: We will remember her love of early mornings, coffee and solitaire; summer vacations to South Carolina, Arts in the Parks, the 'old' Albuquerque Museum, swimming, strawberry ice cream, Coca-Cola, running through the sprinklers, word search puzzles, rice krispies, basted eggs and the Onion Sandwich story. Services were held on April 10th at Riverside Baptist Church. She was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
CROWNOVER, TROY F. JR. age 76, entered into rest, Tuesday April 9, 2013 due to congestive heart failure. He was born Carl Walter Harmon, to parents, Clyde Harmon and Dorothy Cleave in Port Arthur, Texas. His siblings were four sisters, Dorothy, Betty, Jeannine and Judy and one brother, Clyde Harmon, Jr. Although having met them as a young man, their whereabouts or whether living or dead is not presently known. At age five he was legally adopted by Troy F. Crownover Sr. (who called him Shorty) and Viola Ames Crownover (who liked calling him Sonny.) Troy is survived by his wife, Patsy of 57 years, (who called him Steve since that was the name Troy liked using at the time he met her in Houston, TX.) He is also survived by a fine son he loved and respected so much, Jason Adam Crownover, his wife, Stephanie and their son, Jensen Reed Crownover, of North Richland Hills, TX. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jerry Dea, stillborn at 8 months and a precious, loving son, Jensen Allen Crownover, age 36. Troy was a loving, devoted husband and good father who was loved dearly and respected by many. He will be greatly missed. To view his life story and events following his death, please visit: 
BROWN, JACK LEWIS Age 85, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013. He is survived by wife Dorothy M. Brown; daughter Gina G. Brown; sons Stephen L. Brown and Scott A. Brown. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in his memory to "PAWS AND STRIPES" PO Box 46253, Rio Rancho, NM 87174.
MILDRED SCHUBERT BREILAND ALBUQUERQUE RESIDENT WAS PIONEER IN DIGITAL INFORMATION AGE. Mildred Schubert Breiland died peacefully on April 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at age 97 after a long and full life. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband John G. Breiland. She is survived by her sons, John R. Breiland his wife Wilma, William Breiland his wife Eileen, four grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Mildred was born July 6, 1915, on a farm in Rock Port, Missouri. Her Parents were Otto Hugo Schubert and Eva Augusta Marlatt. She earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1933 from Wayne State Teachers College. She received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Library Science in 1940 from the University of Michigan. Mildred moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and accepted a position as Head of the Serials Department at the University of New Mexico Library in the fall of 1941. She married John G. Breiland, an instructor in physics and meteorology at the University, 19 December 1942. After the birth of two sons, Mildred returned to library work in 1950 as Reference Librarian at the Albuquerque Public Library. Three years later, she became Head Librarian of the Albuquerque High School Library. In 1963 she received an appointment as Director to organize and direct a computerized central library processing center for the Albuquerque Public Schools. There were nearly 100 school libraries in the system. The Center gained the distinction of being one of the pioneers in utilizing electronic data processing methods. Mildred was invited by several public school systems throughout the United States to give lectures explaining the Albuquerque system, and worked with IBM to alter their machines to accommodate the new application of automated library cataloging. She served as Treasurer of the Joint Conference of the Southwest Library Association and of the Northern Plains Library Association and as President of the Albuquerque Library Association and the New Mexico Library Association and New Mexico Education Association Library Division. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women and in Who's Who in Librarianship. In her retirement, she traveled often and worked on the family genealogy. There is no memorial service in Albuquerque. A family service will be held in Rock Port, MO at a later time. In lieu of gifts or flowers, Mildred requested that a good deed be done in her memory.
BELLAMY, RUTH VIRGINIA She died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, just one month short of her 98th birthday. Service: Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth and Sunset Memorial Park of Albuquerque are coordinating arrangements. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ruth was born in Roswell, N.M. and resided in Arizona, California, Texas and New Mexico at various times in her life. Ruth graduated from Roswell High School and then attended the Texas Technological College, now Texas Tech University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1939. She enjoyed teaching and tutoring children throughout her working years. Ruth married Daly "Dale" Raymond Bellamy in 1943, and they called Albuquerque and Tijeras, N.M. home before moving to Arizona in 1961. After Dale's death in 1970, Ruth moved back to Roswell, where she was able to purchase the same house her mother had lived in before her death. Ruth moved to Fort Worth in 1991 to be close to her sister Bertha. Ruth was especially proud of having served as a mentor and role model for young people. Before leaving Roswell she received a special award "in appreciation and recognition of outstanding service and dedication" to the Dry Harbor Club. During her retirement in Fort Worth she continued to tutor students. She made friends quickly wherever she went. Her sense of humor and kindness will be remembered always by all she met. Survivors: sister, Bertha Henrichs of Fort Worth; her brother, Ben Emmett of Edgewood, NM; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Greenwood Funeral Home 817-336-0584
TORRES, PATSY P. age 63, she passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2013, surrounded with lots of hugs and love on her journey to Heaven to meet up with her husband, Robert. Patsy is survived by her mother, Sophia Moya; children; Deborah Trujillo and spouse, Norman Trujillo, Darlene Torres, and spouse, Freddie Martinez, and Bobby R. Torres; grandchildren, Christopher Gonzales, Norman Trujillo and spouse, Eva Trujillo, Desiree Trujillo, Frederick Martinez, Timothy Martinez, Jenelle Martinez, David Torres, Ariana Torres; great-grandchildren, Feliciana Salazar and Marcus Gurule; brothers and sisters; Louisa Ronquillo and spouse, Richard, Raymond Moya, Alfred Moya Jr., and spouse, Geri, Angelina Moya, Gloria Moya and Mercy Moya; numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, extended family members and friends. A very special "Thank you" to niece, Carol Banks and spouse, Charles. Carol went above and beyond to help care for her aunt Patsy in her last days. We appreciate and love you for your kindness. To Patsy's extended family members, especially Eileen Montoya, "Thank you all." Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Torres; father, Alfredo Moya; and brother, Roosevelt Moya. Patsy, "Our Mom" lost her battle with cancer. So many young people had visited her on her last days and told us how she impacted their lives. Today they are better people because of her. She was so unselfish, giving, firm, but loving, always caring for others. We love you so much. The only comfort we have is knowing you're our protective Guardian Angel. We will make you proud. Family is where life begins and love never ends. Family is forever and we will love you always! Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Manuel and Eileen Montoya. Final visitation will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers/ grandchildren, Norman Trujillo Jr., Timothy Martinez, Frederick Martinez, David Torres, friend, George Valdez and son, Bobby R. Torres. Honorary pallbearers/ grandchildren, Desiree Trujillo, Jenelle Martinez, Ariana Torres and niece, Carol Banks. Please visit 
