MARTINEZ, LIVIA ELIA DE SOCORRO MAGNON Age 97, died on April 16, 2013. Friends, relatives & acquaintances loved Livia and to her no one was a stranger. She and her husband loved to take vacations to Canada, Spain and Portugal. She was a prolific and dedicated card writer. She was a loving and caring wife and a great role model for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was also an active member of Our Lady of Annunciation Church. During WWII, Livia, her sister and their mother were grand hostesses for aviation cadets from Latin America and the United States who came to San Antonio to be trained as pilots. Her mother's home was the social center of San Antonio, TX. The Black and White Ball, which was the social event of the year in San Antonio, was sponsored for Selene Club, which Livia was President of for several years. It was at the Black and White Ball, the purpose of which was to promote international relations between Mexico and the United States, where Livia met the love of her life, Eloy, a United States Army 2nd Lieutenant. Livia and Eloy were married for 64 years at the time of Eloy's death. Livia is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Martinez; her sister, Jessie Magnon; and her brothers, George Magnon, Bernard Magnon and Louis Magnon. She is survived by her sisters, Lucha Rojas and Lupita Barnes; her two sons, Carlos and Roberto Martinez and their wives, Lupe and Janice; her grandchildren, Carlos Eloy, Maria Ysabel, Lyndsay, Ruben, Chelsea and Francisco; and her great-grandchildren, Diego, Cairo, and Milo. Rosary will be recited Sunday, April 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary. Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St. NE. Interment will take place Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Livia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
MARTINEZ, LIVIA ELIA DE SOCORRO MAGNON Age 97, died on April 16, 2013. Friends, relatives & acquaintances loved Livia and to her no one was a stranger. She and her husband loved to take vacations to Canada, Spain and Portugal. She was a prolific and dedicated card writer. She was a loving and caring wife and a great role model for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was also an active member of Our Lady of Annunciation Church. During WWII, Livia, her sister and their mother were grand hostesses for aviation cadets from Latin America and the United States who came to San Antonio to be trained as pilots. Her mother's home was the social center of San Antonio, TX. The Black and White Ball, which was the social event of the year in San Antonio, was sponsored for Selene Club, which Livia was President of for several years. It was at the Black and White Ball, the purpose of which was to promote international relations between Mexico and the United States, where Livia met the love of her life, Eloy, a United States Army 2nd Lieutenant. Livia and Eloy were married for 64 years at the time of Eloy's death. Livia is preceded in death by her husband, Eloy Martinez; her sister, Jessie Magnon; and her brothers, George Magnon, Bernard Magnon and Louis Magnon. She is survived by her sisters, Lucha Rojas and Lupita Barnes; her two sons, Carlos and Roberto Martinez and their wives, Lupe and Janice; her grandchildren, Carlos Eloy, Maria Ysabel, Lyndsay, Ruben, Chelsea and Francisco; and her great-grandchildren, Diego, Cairo, and Milo. Rosary will be recited Sunday, April 21, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Wyoming. Friends may visit one hour prior to Rosary. Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont St. NE. Interment will take place Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Livia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
MADRID, MAUD G. Age, 85, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. She was born in Dixon, NM, May 5, 1927 to Silviano & Cordelia Griego. Maud was a resident of Santa Fe until 2007 when she moved to Las Colinas Retirement Community. She is survived by her son, Tito O. Madrid and wife Patricia of Albuquerque, NM, grandchildren, Jeff A. Madrid and wife Robin of Brentwood, CA, Jennifer A. Madrid of Seattle, WA., her great grandchildren Ava and Oliver Madrid, her brother Luis Griego and wife Juanita of Dixon, Sister-in-law Helen Vialpando and husband Clovis of Toole, UT and many other family and friends. Mrs. Madrid was preceded in death by her loving husband Tito, her parents and her brother Willie. Maud was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe, serving as an Elder, Deacon, singing in the choir, leading bible study and was a founding member of the Ladies Worship Group. She also volunteered with the St Vincent Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years. While her time was brief at Las Colinas, she was very active as a member of the Red Hat Society, facility ambassador and led the birthday and new resident welcoming committee. In her first year at Las Colinas, she was elected Valentine Queen. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, 9:00 am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 841 W. Manhattan Ave, Santa Fe. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Her family thanks the health care workers at Las Colinas and Presbyterian Hospice for providing excellent comfort and care to Maud. Please visit our online guest book for Maud at 
JENNINGS, BARBARA JEAN Age 79, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013. Barbara was born in Albuquerque and spent most of her 79 years in Albuquerque including the last 45. She helped her husband run several successful small businesses and she was a lifelong homemaker. She had a love for animals, reading and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Centers and Leita Smith; her husband of 55 years, Ray S. Jennings; a daughter, Jean Newton and a sister Helen Lester. Barbara is survived by her two sons, Jerry Jennings and wife, Shyrel and Jack Jennings and wife, Debby; son-in-law Bob Newton; four grandchildren, Melissa, Mark, Caleb and Quintin; three great-grandchildren, Bryanna, Jocelyn and Leonardo; brother, Carl Centers Jr. The family would like to express their gratitude to mom's friend and helpful neighbor Jose Salazar. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
HURLEY, ZENOBIA 4-21-2009 Mom, I miss you every day! You were so much more than my mother, you were my best friend. How I miss our special talks, lunches and laughs. You never let me down, I could always lean on you. I miss that the most! I can never say good-bye to you because I could never bear the pain. Instead I say I love you Mom until we meet again. Love and a big Hug. Peg
GUTIERREZ, FRANK JR. Age 89, a WWII Army and Merchant Marine Veteran, born in DelAgua, CO, and later a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with our Lord, Thursday, April 18, 2013. He is survived by wife of 67 years, Edwina Gutierrez; son Pete (Ernie) and wife Maxine Gutierrez; daughter, Margaret and husband Jeff Wenker; son Freddie and wife Maria Gutierrez; mother-in-law Maria Metzgar (105 yrs old); brother and sister Ray and Jennie Gutierrez; grandchildren, Renee, Victor, Melanie, Valerie, Martin, Nicole, Angel and Jessica: and seventeen great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his mother and father, Frank and Annie Gutierrez Sr.; brother Pete, who was KIA in WWII. Frank was a founding member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Frank worked at Santa Fe Railroad, ACF, and retired from General Electric after thirty five years. He was most loved for his sense of humor. He loved to dance and valued family gatherings. Special thanks to VA home care nurse Judy Velasquez and the VA Palliative Care staff. Rosary will be recited by granddaughters Melanie and Nicole, April 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated on April 25, 2013, 9:30 am also at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque. Celebrant will be Abbott Joel Garner. Interment will take place immediately following at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Wenker, Victor Gutierrez, Andre Telles, Nathan Jaramillo, Matthew Gonzales, Donald Olona. Honorary Pallbearers Martin Gutierrez and Benjamin Telles. Please visit our online guest book for Frank at 
GOMEZ, PATRICIO D. age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, born in Brady, TX, passed away on April 18, 2013. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife of Graciela; children, Erlinda Saxon and husband, Mike, Patricia Nunez and husband, Erasmo, Miguel Gomez and wife, Rafaela, Oscar Gomez and wife, Ana, Tomas Gomez and wife, Sylvia, Hilda Aragon and husband, Joseph, Roberto Gomez and wife, Lori, Pilar Segura and husband, Albert, and Amado Gomez; twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty one great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, April, 22, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julio Nunez, Michael Angelo Gomez, Oscar Gomez Jr., Diego Gomez, Patrick Aragon, and Robbie Gomez. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Segura, Marcus Gomez, Andrew Gomez, Alejandro Gomez, Mario Gomez, Adam Gomez, Matthew Segura, and John Paul Nunez. Please visit 
FOLEY, ELIZABETH F. Age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She is survived by her sister, Mary Massengale; and brothers, Norman and Melvan Foley Jr.; nephews, Jay Sullivan, Edward Harvey, Melvan Foley III, Cleve Pillifant, Patrick Massengale, Michael Massengale, Norbert Foley, Nils Foley and Niethard Foley; nieces, Kim Hayden, Gail Foley, Nina Campbell and Nadja Black; and many other relatives and extended family. Liz was preceded in death by her mother, father, and one sister. She was a longtime resident of New Mexico and worked for many years at Sandia National Labs, and worked for Los Alamos Labs during WWII. She then moved to Phoenix, AZ for 20 years and worked for Newberry Electric. Liz was a longtime member of Bethel Pentecostal Church in Albuquerque. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Liz's honor to Presbyterian Hospice. Please visit our online guestbook for Liz at 
FLOYD, SYBIL DEVORE passed away on April 13, 2013 in Farmington. She was a resident of Albuquerque from 1957 to 2012. Sybil was born in Peason, Louisiana in 1918 and married Ray Floyd in Chicago in 1942. She is survived by her children, Judith, Mark and Anne; grandchildren, Anthony, Sean, Trista and Jesse; and great-grandchildren, Jesse, Casey, Christian, Amanda and Ashley. Sybil also leaves behind a host of friends and "adopted" grandchildren. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Sybil is in the care of Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache Street, Farmington, NM 87401. (505) 327-2710.
FITZGERALD, EDWARD Born May 14, 1923 in Bisbee Arizona he has gone to be with the Lord on April 16, 2013. Ed was preceded in death by his brother, George Fitzgerald and son-in-law James Hardie. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginabelle Dexter Fitzgerald; brother, Robert Fitzgerald and wife Babs; sister, Ruth Fitzgerald Stelzner and husband Richard; daughters, Jeanabelle Hardie, Debora Ann Wagstaff and husband Robert, Mary Fitzgerald Salas and husband Paul; grandsons, John and Thomas Hardie, Edward Michael, Kenneth Nelson and wife Chasidy; granddaughters, Virginia Marie Humann, Jessica Stock, Megan Christina Fitzgerald and fiancee Jeremy Garcia. Ed was blessed to be a great-grandfather of eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tyson and Hunter Hardie, James Dylan Robinson, Savannah Jean Humann, Kenneth Franklin, Paxton Cole and Jace Kenneth Nelson. Ed lived a wonderful and active life. His family moved to Long Beach, CA in 1938, Ed volunteered for a six year enlistment with the US Navy in 1942, and made it his career retiring in 1965 as a Chief Petty Officer. His entire military service was spent in Naval Aviation. He formally retired in 1990 after 15 addition years of Civil Service. He relocated from Thousand Oaks CA in 2011 to Rio Rancho NM to be with his family. Ed lived an extraordinary life and passed away at peace with his family by his side. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:15pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 501 N. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM. Please visit Edward's online register book at 
FAULKNER, GARY KEITH Age 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, ended his valiant fight with cancer on April 17, 2013. Born in Clovis, New Mexico on October 20, 1936, Gary moved to Albuquerque in 1947 and graduated from Highland High School in 1954. Nicknamed "The Flattop King", Gary partnered with his father Nolan, in owning Faulkner's Barber Shops in Albuquerque since the early 1940's, until his father's death in 1977. Gary barbered by himself for 58 years until he closed his last shop in November 2012. Ever responsible and loyal to his long time clients, he would undertake the painful and ill suffering treatments, then return to finish his work. Gary had some of the same clients and their families for over three generations. Gary also served in the New Mexico Army National Guard for 10 years and was an avid bowler who was inducted into the New Mexico Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Faulkner, mother, Hulda McConnell Faulkner, and his sister Janet Yvonne Faulkner. He is survived by this wife of 36 years, Marianna Gallegos Faulkner, loving father of two sons, Joseph Faulkner of Albuquerque, Thomas and Nicki Faulkner of Berlin, Wisconsin, grandchildren Benjamin, Olivia, and Nolan; sister, Patricia and Mick Pendergist of Canyon Lake, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
DOAK, DON W. Age 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on March 10, 1931. Don graduated Kokomo High School in 1949 and on December 29, 1950 married Nancy Goudy. He served in the USAF from November 1950 and was Honorably Discharged in September 1954. He attended Indiana/Purdue University between 1954 - 1958 and graduated with honors. Don reported to work at Sandia National Labs in July of 1958 and retired December 31, 1994. He had a love of music and played clarinet in high school band. He had many interests which included restoring a 1931 Model A Coupe and many years as a member of Paco Quatros Model A Club. He also built a wonderful cabin in Jemez mountains with the help and support of many friends and family members. He gave it up when altitude made breathing too difficult. He built a dream home in the foothills of Sandia's, then that altitude again made breathing a chore. His final home was in Bernalillo, NM. About as low as you can get and stay in the State he loved. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his children, William, Jon and his wife Deb, Dinora, Tom, Julie and her husband Steve Emery; grandchildren Sterling, Griffin, Bryce, Chase, George, Matthew Doak, Jacob, Emily, Anna, Joseph Weidinger and Quinton Landrum; brother, Stanley Doak. Details of services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Don 's honor to the charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
