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MONTOYA, ABELINO J. SR. Abelino Jose Montoya Sr., age 92, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. Our beloved patriarch is now reunited with our mother, Lucille, in heaven. Abelino was born July 27, 1921 in Canon del Carro Village, Mora County, NM to the proud parents of Manuelita de Atocha and Jose Vidal Montoya. Abelino was the twelfth born of fifteen children, including two half-brothers. Abelino married Lucille Salazar July 29, 1938 and she passed away July 11, 1968. In 1969 Abelino married his second wife, Julianita Martinez. In 1934, Abelino's family was faced with much hardship. His father, their only provider, passed away and Abelino and his brothers were unable to pursue their education as they had to work to provide for their mother and family. They provided for their mother for fifteen years until she passed away in 1949. At a very early age Abelino worked various jobs. He told his children stories of selling ice from a little red wagon, selling wood from the back of a truck, driving a taxi cab for Rimbert's Taxi Co., and working as a bartender in Las Vegas, NM. A decorated World War II Veteran, Abelino was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and European African Ribbon. Abelino was proud of his service to our country with our U.S. Navy as a Fireman First Class. He was able to serve our country from May 23, 1944 through his honorable discharge on December 12, 1945. He enjoyed talking about his travels and the people he met during that time. In 1945 he began work with the New Mexico State Highway Department as a heavy equipment transporter and carrier. In 1973, twenty-eight years later, he retired from the State Government, as a Highway Safety Supervisor. After 39 years of continuous employment, retirement brought Abelino leisure time to travel, fish and partake in other outdoor activities. Most importantly, he could sit back, enjoy, and watch his family grow. He moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1988. The last five months of Abelino's life were medically challenging. After 40 years of retirement, Abelino is now in God's hands. He acknowledged on many occasions, his greatest accomplishment in life were his children and their accomplishments. As a devoted, giving and loving father, Abelino kept a promise he made to Lucille before she passed away: He would keep the young children together which was was accomplished with determination, guidance, and love. Abelino was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille E. Salazar Montoya; children, Dulia Louisa, Michael Matthew; sisters, Regina, Juanita, Eloisa, Alicia, Adelmira, Laura; brothers, Eloy I, Eloy II, Tomas, Teodocio, Alfredo, Vidal, Juan, Placido; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; son-in-law, Fred Montoya. He is survived by daughters, Dulia Montoya, Teresa (Henry) Montoya Duran, Bernadette (Ben) Montoya Sena, Katherine Montoya Gallegos, Louisa Montoya, Manuelita (Dewey) Montoya Loveless, Frances (Dennis) Montoya Hawksworth, Hope Montoya; sons, Edward Montoya, David (Lisa) Montoya, Abelino (LouElla) Montoya Jr., Bobby (Loretta) Montoya, Les Montoya, John Montoya, Michael Montoya; forty-one grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; twenty-five great great-grandchildren; step-children, Mary Esther Loredo, Ida Muniz, Joe Roy Martinez, Virginia Martinez, Willie Martinez, Loretta Martinez, Victor Martinez. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10 am to 11 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Friday, December 6, 2013 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held from 8 am to 9 am on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE with the Rosary to be recited at 9 am. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, Abelino's family requests memorial contributions to be made to: Memory of Abelino J. Montoya Sr., Disabled American Veterans - NM (DAV), 500 Gold Ave. SW, Rm 3116, Alb., NM 87102, 505-346-4864. To send condolences or messages to our family please go to:
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GARCIA, JOSIE Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, December 2, 2013. She is survived by her dear friend, Ralph Jordan; children, Michael Garcia, Sylvia Hollowell and husband, Danny, Barbara Garcia, Teresa Mirabal and husband, Sal and Fred Garcia and wife, Donna; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and other family and friends. Ms. Garcia was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Manuelita Quintana. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church where she was active in the choir. A Rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m. and her Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday, December 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guest book for Josie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
EDWARDS, VIRGINIA ANN I met the love of my life on February 17, 1951 at the party of a friends. We were married on December 4, 1954. For 61 years we were only apart for nine months while I was stationed in Puerto Rico while I was in the Air Force. Happy 59th wedding anniversary my sweetheart. I love you and miss you so very much. All my love, Bill
CHASE, ROBERT (BOB) following a long illness, breathed his last gentle breath on November 6, 2013 at age 55. Robert was born in Albuquerque and spent his latest years in San Francisco and Santa Fe. He was preceded to the spirit realm by his parents, Joseph and Barbara, and his brother John. Robert is survived by nine siblings: Patrick and Mimi of Santa Fe, Michael and Tom of Utah, Cathy and Marion of California, Martha of Maryland, AJ (Allen), of Albuquerque, Judy of Washington, and by his many nieces and nephews. Robert was kind, creative and intelligent, a reader and great conversationalist. He enjoyed his library work and adding his rich deep voice to singing groups and ACLOA musicals. He brought the most exceptional dishes to pot lucks, was a polished and gallant dance partner, and had a strong hug that let you know you were treasured. A memorial service and pot luck reception will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, at the Santa Fe Elks Club, 1615 Old Pecos Trail. Warm celebration of the wonderful friends who enriched Robert's life. Thanks also to the staff at Santa Fe C.A.R.E. Center, St. Vincent's PCU and Casa Real for their care and kindness.
CAMPBELL, NORMAN Age 96, passed away in his home on Thursday, November 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Florence; son, Norman; daughter, Christine (Joe) Erwin; his sister, Margaret MacNab; daughter-in-law, Elaine Campbell; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, Gary and Russell, five brothers and his parents. Norman was an avid bowler and a member of The Chef's Association in St. Louis, MO and New Mexico. Friends may visit Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Norman at 
BROWER, ELIZABETH ANNE Elizabeth Anne "Lizzy" Brower age 8, of Lafayette, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette. She was born July 2, 2005 to William Paul Brower and Annyce Marie O'Day Brower in Louisville, CO. A Celebration of Elizabeth's Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 900 W. Midway Blvd, Broomfield. A reception will follow the services at the church. Elizabeth was a 3rd grade student at Eisenhower Elementary in Boulder. She loved swimming for the Seals and playing soccer with Double Trebol. She loved the challenges of learning and enjoyed elementary school. She also loved the outdoors: hiking and fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Elizabeth is survived by her parents, William and Annyce Brower of Lafayette; sister, Evelyn "Ev" Brower of Lafayette; and grandparents, Keith and Elizabeth Brower of Albuquerque, NM, Richard and MaryAnn O'Day of Boulder. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Brower Memorial Fund at Premier Credit Union, 1156 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, CO 80027. M. P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors of Boulder, CO is in charge of arrangements.
WOOD, H. FRANCIS COMMANDER, USN (RET.) "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 Frank Wood went to his eternal home on November 28, 2013 at the age of 75. He was born March 12, 1938 in Bonne Terre, MO to Gladys Ann (McCauley) Wood and Herbert Vincent Wood. Frank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; his son, Michael and wife Kimba; his daughter, Sarah and Jim and grandson, Bryce Barrett. He is also survived by six brothers and four sisters: Herbert Wood, veteran US Army; Fr. Robert Wood CM; Leroy Wood, veteran US Marines; Donald Wood, veteran US Air Force; Joe Wood, veteran US Navy; John Wood; Mary Ann Redmond; Ruth Wood; Barbara Sanders; and Dorothy Gleich. Frank was an air recon pilot in the U.S. Navy for 21 years and served during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the navy he worked for New Haven Home, Vista, CA, Diversified Sciences Corporation and Lockheed Martin. Frank attended the Naval Post-Graduate School in Monterey and National University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic War Veterans. He was active in the ACTS Retreat Ministry. Rosary and viewing will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Blvd. NE. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:00 a.m., also at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will take place at a later date in Butte, Montana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, ACTS Retreat Ministry. Please visit our online guestbook for Frank Wood at 
TORRES, DINA SOCORRO Age 54, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She is survived by her siblings, James Torres, Paula Veronica Torres and Felix Mauro Torres and wife, Jonice all of Albuquerque. Ms. Torres was preceded in death by her parents, Mauro and Evangelina Torres. Dina graduated from UNM with a Pharmacy degree and began her career as a pharmacy intern at UNM Hospitals. She held several positions over 30 years and was Director of Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy Services at UNM Hospitals. She subsequently completed a MBA degree and dedicated her professional career to helping others, implementing a management style with a humanistic approach to patients and staff alike. Her success came from her diverse background, compassion and understanding of different cultures, and served as an advocate for the disenfranchised. She participated in numerous outreach projects and served as a certified medical Spanish interpreter. She mentored many professional staff during her career and, in the past, served as a Clinical Faculty Member at the UNM College of Pharmacy. Dina was a very giving, kind and loving person and will be missed by her siblings, friends, relatives and pharmacy family. Her family is grateful to all of her friends and caregivers that contributed to her care and comfort. A rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 618 Copper Ave. NW, with Deacon Don Roseborough and John Maito reciting. Visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m., at the Auditorium of UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Vincent Lipinski officiating. Visitation will be held one-half hour prior to service. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sergio Gomez, Joshua Lopez, Christopher Gallegos, Jacob Sanchez, Javier Rivera and Jason Blueeyes. Please visit our online guest book for Dina at 
POLLOCK, ESTHER G. 1932-2013 Esther Pollock, age 81, a resident of Valencia County, passed away on Wednesday, November 27th. She was a kind hearted lady who loved her family more than anything. She enjoyed spending time and spoiling her great- grandchildren. Esther was always there and willing to help anyone who needed her. She was a one of a kind lady who touched many lives and will be missed dearly. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; son, Tony; daughters, Lucy, and Elizabeth; granddaughter, Jenelle; 12 brothers and sisters; and son-in-law, Lawrence. She is survived by six grandchildren, Abel, Jose, and Danny Pollock, and Gabriel, Samantha and Jennifer Reyes; five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jose Octavia, Daniel, and Alden; former husband and close friend, Tony Pollock. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505) 864-4448.
ORTEGA, ART Arturo Guillermo Ortega, Jr. passed away November 28, 2013 in Albuquerque. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Washington, D.C. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1964 and attended Regis College in Denver and the University of Albuquerque. While at the University of Albuquerque, Art found his calling as a broadcaster. He started his career at KDEF in Albuquerque, and had a very successful run that took him to radio stations in Denver, Boston, Columbus, and San Diego. He returned to Albuquerque in 1985 and retired from broadcasting in 2011. Art was known for his engaging personality, quick wit, ready smile, and ever-active sense of humor. He volunteered on many boards and committees throughout his career and exemplified excellent problem-solving skills coupled with creativity and imagination to benefit the community. His late parents were Arturo G. Ortega and Eloisa Maes Ortega. He is survived by his wife, Lynda; son, David; grandson, Dominic; stepson, Eric Martinez; stepdaughter, Kristine Martinez; siblings, Dr. Ricardo Ortega, M.D., Cristina Ortega Morris (Robert), Carlos Ortega (Dolores), Daniel Ortega, Roberto Ortega (Loretta), and Armando Ortega (Yolanda). Art is also survived by his former wife, Margaret Ortega, plus many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, colleagues, and friends. He enjoyed the music of a spectrum of artists, but was especially fond of the Beatles, who burst onto the world stage when he was a teenager. Indeed, Art had a chronic case of Beatlemania that was practically contagious. He loved to attend and photograph David's and Dominic's soccer games and was a devoted fan of the Boston Celtics. The reservoir of steady love, encouragement, and support that Art left for his grandson, Dominic will help him immensely in his ongoing recovery from childhood leukemia. Pallbearers are Joe Melloy, Chuck Reynolds, Art Verardo, Joe McGuire, Richard Royman, and Paul Barabe. Honorary pallbearers are Malcolm Shannon, Frank Cody, David Battat, Ernesto Perez, Carla Barela, Judy Higgins Reynolds, and Dewey Weber. In lieu of flowers, donations in Art's memory may be made to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation or to the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation. The Rosary will be recited Friday, December 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima, 4020 Lomas NE, Albuquerque. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Fatima. Please visit the online guestbook for Art at 
MONTOYA, ABELINO J. SR. Abelino Jose Montoya Sr., age 92, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. Our beloved patriarch is now reunited with our mother, Lucille, in heaven. Abelino was born July 27, 1921 in Canon del Carro Village, Mora County, NM to the proud parents of Manuelita de Atocha and Jose Vidal Montoya. Abelino was the twelfth born of fifteen children, including two half-brothers. Abelino married Lucille Salazar July 29, 1938 and she passed away July 11, 1968. In 1969 Abelino married his second wife, Julianita Martinez. In 1934, Abelino's family was faced with much hardship. His father, their only provider, passed away and Abelino and his brothers were unable to pursue their education as they had to work to provide for their mother and family. They provided for their mother for fifteen years until she passed away in 1949. At a very early age Abelino worked various jobs. He told his children stories of selling ice from a little red wagon, selling wood from the back of a truck, driving a taxi cab for Rimbert's Taxi Co., and working as a bartender in Las Vegas, NM. A decorated World War II Veteran, Abelino was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and European African Ribbon. Abelino was proud of his service to our country with our U.S. Navy as a Fireman First Class. He was able to serve our country from May 23, 1944 through his honorable discharge on December 12, 1945. He enjoyed talking about his travels and the people he met during that time. In 1945 he began work with the New Mexico State Highway Department as a heavy equipment transporter and carrier. In 1973, twenty-eight years later, he retired from the State Government, as a Highway Safety Supervisor. After 39 years of continuous employment, retirement brought Abelino leisure time to travel, fish and partake in other outdoor activities. Most importantly, he could sit back, enjoy, and watch his family grow. He moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1988. The last five months of Abelino's life were medically challenging. After 40 years of retirement, Abelino is now in God's hands. He acknowledged on many occasions, his greatest accomplishment in life were his children and their accomplishments. As a devoted, giving and loving father, Abelino kept a promise he made to Lucille before she passed away: He would keep the young children together which was was accomplished with determination, guidance, and love. Abelino was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille E. Salazar Montoya; children, Dulia Louisa, Michael Matthew; sisters, Regina, Juanita, Eloisa, Alicia, Adelmira, Laura; brothers, Eloy I, Eloy II, Tomas, Teodocio, Alfredo, Vidal, Juan, Placido; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; son-in-law, Fred Montoya. He is survived by daughters, Dulia Montoya, Teresa (Henry) Montoya Duran, Bernadette (Ben) Montoya Sena, Katherine Montoya Gallegos, Louisa Montoya, Manuelita (Dewey) Montoya Loveless, Frances (Dennis) Montoya Hawksworth, Hope Montoya; sons, Edward Montoya, David (Lisa) Montoya, Abelino (LouElla) Montoya Jr., Bobby (Loretta) Montoya, Les Montoya, John Montoya, Michael Montoya; forty-one grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren; twenty-five great great-grandchildren; step-children, Mary Esther Loredo, Ida Muniz, Joe Roy Martinez, Virginia Martinez, Willie Martinez, Loretta Martinez, Victor Martinez. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10 am to 11 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Friday, December 6, 2013 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held from 8 am to 9 am on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE with the Rosary to be recited at 9 am. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, Abelino's family requests memorial contributions to be made to: Memory of Abelino J. Montoya Sr., Disabled American Veterans - NM (DAV), 500 Gold Ave. SW, Rm 3116, Alb., NM 87102, 505-346-4864. To send condolences or messages to our family please go to: 
MARTINEZ, STELLA G. Stella G. Martinez passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013 after battling cancer for 14 years. She was born in Rainsville, NM on 8/30/36. She was preceded in death by her son, Ralph Martinez (Stormy), her grandson, Christopher Deely, her sister, Lydia Kelsey, and two brothers, Abenicio and Steve Gonzales. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Pasqual Martinez (Peewee); daughter Patricia Combs and husband, Donald; daughter Cynthia Northington and husband, Travis; daughter Lucy Martinez and boyfriend, Andrew Chavez. Grandchildren (6), Patrick Deely and girlfriend Sarah Chavez, Leslie Peterson and husband, Eric, Erin Curtis and husband, Josh, Stephen Martinez, Marcus Jaramillio, and Melanie Marra. Great-grandchildren (5) are, Romano, Natasha, Raylynn, SeanRay, and Ariana. Surviving siblings are Judy Adame, Katie Elizalde, Tila Chavez, Josephine Rivera, and Lorenzo Gonzales. Stella is also survived by beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, Alfonso and Bessie Cruz, Lillian Martinez, and Phillip and Emma Cruz and many dozens of nieces and nephews. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, on Friday, December 6th at 9 am. Thank you to family and friends who stood by her through the last moments of her life. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services.
