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GIACCARDO, MARC ALAN Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on October 22, 1946 to Irene and Louis Giaccardo, was a beloved father, grandfather; husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Marc was taken from us too soon on November 24, 2013, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pacharee; his daughters, Gina and Genevieve; his daughters' mother, and former wife, Felice Lucero; granddaughters, Cyrrene and Mavri; sister, Anita Geis; brothers, Edward and Kim; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Marc, a LEED-AP certified architect and AIA member, studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia; where his mentor, Louis Kahn, profoundly influenced him. He continued his studies at the University of New Mexico, earning his Master's degree in 1977. Marc practiced architecture in Albuquerque, independently and for firms Long and Waters, Barker/Bohl, and Van Gilbert Architects. His passion for sustainable design, technology, and natural materials manifested itself from the earliest of his works, including a first-place Reynolds Aluminum competition award for an innovative "green" Alaskan pipeline road design; the geodesic dome-based Gibbon Flight Cage at the Albuquerque Zoo; a passive solar print studio for El Cerro Graphics in Los Lunas; the Bliss House; and the NM Educators Federal Credit Union in the North Valley. In 1980, he designed the gondola, Jules Verne, for balloonist Maxie Anderson who along with Don Ida, attempted to fly around the world the following year. Marc was a founding member of the Albuquerque United Artists; an organization comprised of over 200 visual and performing artists, and served as its first president. His distinguished teaching career spanned four decades, beginning at the University of New Mexico (UNM) as a graduate teaching assistant to another mentor and dear family friend, Bob Cohlmeyer; and as an instructor at the Technical-Vocational Institute (TVI) in Albuquerque. He went on to hold Associate Professorships at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC; Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX; and the University of Texas (UTSA) in San Antonio, TX. While at CUA from 1985 to 1992, Marc was the founding director of the Computer Aided Design Lab Studio (CAD Lab), where students were introduced to early AutoCAD software and Mac computers. He was the Senior Editor for the 8th edition of Architectural Graphic Standards, which included a chapter on historic preservation for the first time. At Texas Tech from 1992 to 2004, he was President of the Faculty Senate, and Principal Design Architect for the Junction Campus master plan proposal that emphasized sustainable design principles. At UTSA from 2004 to 2009, Marc revamped the environmental systems courses and developed a junior level competition design studio, focused on sustainable design and technology. He authored and negotiated the proposal for the new Construction Science and Management degree program, and was appointed Director at its inception in 2008. The program successfully attained the status of the Department of Construction Science on March 1, 2013. Marc retired from teaching at the end of 2009, to develop his greatest project, Verdant Design-Build, LLC. This work was the culmination of his life-long pursuits: specializing in environmentally sustainable building design, passive and hybrid solar, and renewable, low energy materials; and applying the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Regenerate. Loyal to his Pittsburgh roots, Marc was an avid Steelers fan, as well as a talented basketball player and all-around athlete. Marc's proclivity for reason, immense knowledge, steady guidance and sense of humor made him the best of fathers and teachers, and the truest of friends. We hold him close in our minds and hearts, with love and strength always. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Resurrection of The Lord Parish, 7990 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78227. Visitation, 9:00-10:00 a.m.; followed by Mass, 10:00-11:00 a.m. A memorial service for Marc will be held in Albuquerque in the spring; details to come. For information, contact Genevieve Giaccardo, (505) 604-5023.
GUTIERREZ, JESUS J. age 75, born in Chilili, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away December 3, 2013. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his beloved wife, Nettie; daughters, Lorraine Marquez and husband, James, Joanne Lucero and husband, Frank; special friend to the family, Michael Patino; sister, Viviana Mora; brothers, Julian Gutierrez and wife, Virginia, Joe Gutierrez and wife, Sally, Pat Gutierrez and wife, Delfinia, and Henry Gutierrez; great aunt, Eleanor Belew and husband, Donald Jr.; grandchildren, Mathew A. Otero, Tyler James Marquez, Frank E. Lucero and wife, Brittany; great-grandson, Isaac D. Lucero; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Lucinda Gutierrez; grandson, Brandon James Marquez; and sister, Trini Lopez. He was a wonderful husband, who cared for his precious wife until the very end and was the best father his daughters could ever ask for. The loves of his life were his entire family, cherishing all the time spent with them always being loving, supportive and was very caring. He also had many talents and loved his football. Jesus was proud to be our family patriarch and has left a lifetime of beautiful memories and will forever be in our hearts and will be missed greatly. Love always. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Deacon Pablo LeFebre, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
GUTIERREZ, JEREMIAH RICHARD Born on October 16, 2013 passed away on Friday December 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Our little angel blessed us for only a short while, but in that short time he touched all of our hearts with his strength and courage. He leaves behind his mother Jennifer, father Ben, his sisters Ashley and Reyann, his brother Isaiah and loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitations will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Angels at Garcia Mortuary. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Presbyterian Hospital Foundation NICU. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
GIACCARDO, MARC ALAN Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on October 22, 1946 to Irene and Louis Giaccardo, was a beloved father, grandfather; husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Marc was taken from us too soon on November 24, 2013, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pacharee; his daughters, Gina and Genevieve; his daughters' mother, and former wife, Felice Lucero; granddaughters, Cyrrene and Mavri; sister, Anita Geis; brothers, Edward and Kim; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Marc, a LEED-AP certified architect and AIA member, studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia; where his mentor, Louis Kahn, profoundly influenced him. He continued his studies at the University of New Mexico, earning his Master's degree in 1977. Marc practiced architecture in Albuquerque, independently and for firms Long and Waters, Barker/Bohl, and Van Gilbert Architects. His passion for sustainable design, technology, and natural materials manifested itself from the earliest of his works, including a first-place Reynolds Aluminum competition award for an innovative "green" Alaskan pipeline road design; the geodesic dome-based Gibbon Flight Cage at the Albuquerque Zoo; a passive solar print studio for El Cerro Graphics in Los Lunas; the Bliss House; and the NM Educators Federal Credit Union in the North Valley. In 1980, he designed the gondola, Jules Verne, for balloonist Maxie Anderson who along with Don Ida, attempted to fly around the world the following year. Marc was a founding member of the Albuquerque United Artists; an organization comprised of over 200 visual and performing artists, and served as its first president. His distinguished teaching career spanned four decades, beginning at the University of New Mexico (UNM) as a graduate teaching assistant to another mentor and dear family friend, Bob Cohlmeyer; and as an instructor at the Technical-Vocational Institute (TVI) in Albuquerque. He went on to hold Associate Professorships at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC; Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX; and the University of Texas (UTSA) in San Antonio, TX. While at CUA from 1985 to 1992, Marc was the founding director of the Computer Aided Design Lab Studio (CAD Lab), where students were introduced to early AutoCAD software and Mac computers. He was the Senior Editor for the 8th edition of Architectural Graphic Standards, which included a chapter on historic preservation for the first time. At Texas Tech from 1992 to 2004, he was President of the Faculty Senate, and Principal Design Architect for the Junction Campus master plan proposal that emphasized sustainable design principles. At UTSA from 2004 to 2009, Marc revamped the environmental systems courses and developed a junior level competition design studio, focused on sustainable design and technology. He authored and negotiated the proposal for the new Construction Science and Management degree program, and was appointed Director at its inception in 2008. The program successfully attained the status of the Department of Construction Science on March 1, 2013. Marc retired from teaching at the end of 2009, to develop his greatest project, Verdant Design-Build, LLC. This work was the culmination of his life-long pursuits: specializing in environmentally sustainable building design, passive and hybrid solar, and renewable, low energy materials; and applying the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Regenerate. Loyal to his Pittsburgh roots, Marc was an avid Steelers fan, as well as a talented basketball player and all-around athlete. Marc's proclivity for reason, immense knowledge, steady guidance and sense of humor made him the best of fathers and teachers, and the truest of friends. We hold him close in our minds and hearts, with love and strength always. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Resurrection of The Lord Parish, 7990 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78227. Visitation, 9:00-10:00 a.m.; followed by Mass, 10:00-11:00 a.m. A memorial service for Marc will be held in Albuquerque in the spring; details to come. For information, contact Genevieve Giaccardo, (505) 604-5023.
FINE, MAXINE W. September 13, 1925 - November 21, 2013 In the year that Maxine Williamson Fine was born, Wyoming's Nellie Tayloe Ross became the nation's first female governor, The New Yorker magazine published its first issue, and Picasso painted "The Three Dancers." Like Nellie Tayloe Ross, Maxine knew how to be bold and effective-she got things done. Like The New Yorker, Maxine was smart and witty. And like Picasso, Maxine expressed herself through art. A native of Pryor, Oklahoma, Maxine also lived in Arkansas, Texas, and California before she settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico. By age 30, she was a divorcee using her secretarial skills at Sandia Laboratory to support two daughters under the age of four. In 1959, Maxine married Allan Fine, and the home she made for her family reflected her creativity and her passion for life. In time, her home was filled with her paintings and the works of friends and other New Mexico artists. Maxine's talent was acknowledged through the many art shows in which she was invited to participate, and one of her paintings was displayed at the Governor's Gallery in the state capitol. When Allan was diagnosed with cancer in 1990, Maxine took loving care of him throughout his surgery and treatment. When her mother, Stella, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease a few years later, Maxine made sure that Stella was well cared for and surrounded by beauty. When Allan's cancer returned in 1997, Maxine worked closely with the hospice staff to keep him comfortable. In 2008, after living in Albuquerque for more than 50 years, Maxine moved to Portland, Oregon, which is home to the second of her three daughters. As a child of the Great Depression, she loved having a penthouse apartment at Calaroga Retirement Community. When ill health forced Maxine to move to an assisted-living floor, she made fast friends with the caregivers because of her cheerfulness, her appreciation of their help, and her interest in their lives. Maxine died peacefully on November 21, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Mandy Fine of Albuquerque, JP Christy of Portland, and Lynne Laidlaw of Surrey, England. Her daughters loved her dearly and will miss her fiercely. Because New Mexico was the home closest to her heart, Maxine's daughters say goodbye with "Vaya con Dios." Maxine's daughters have had their own private memorial services.
DIETZ, WANDA G. Wanda G. Dietz, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Mike and Rosemary Dietz, Mitch and Charlene Dietz, Michelle and Del Helgeson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Wayne and Betty Garrard; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Dana Hartshorn; sisters-at-heart Dixie Mummert and Kathy Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at Presbyterian Hospital 5th Floor GAC and Kaseman Hospice for their exceptional care of Wanda and support to the family. Cremation has taken place; a celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014. Riverside Funeral Home was in charge of cremation, additional details will be available on their website, 
DEHERRERA, GABRIEL 5/5/94 - 12/8/10 In Loving Memory Another year, big G - and they say time heals all wounds but, I don't believe that is true. For no amount of time could ever heal the wound of losing you. Gabriel, please send your mom, dad and sister some love, they miss you so..... Rest in your eternal peace, my love. Your Loving Family
CROUSE, CYNTHIA ANN Born November 15, 1951 in Auburn, NY, joined her mother, Beverly Gladwin, father Leon Isgar, and sister Lori Isgar on November 28, 2013. She is survived by her sisters (including step/in-laws) Susan, Debbie, Diane, Pam, Kimm, Vaughn, Karen, Lori, Geri, and Bonnie, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and her loving husband of 37 years Richard; her son Rick and his wife Amanda, their daughter Samantha Grace. Anyone wishing to do something is encouraged to donate to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
CORTEZ, ARNOLD J. Born August 31, 1942, passed away from this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of December 3, 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Margo Cortez, and his mother Elizabeth. A native of Albuquerque, Arnold graduated from Valley High School in 1960 where he wrote a sports column for the Valley High School Legend newspaper. He went on to become a sportswriter for the Albuquerque Journal in the 1960s. He was an avid photographer in his early years and enjoyed several other hobbies throughout his life. Arnold had several careers ranging from law enforcement to sales to hotel security and management, but he will be most remembered as a loving, devoted husband and as a kind and wonderful father and grandfather. Arnold is survived by his ever-cherished wife ("My Honey") Donna Cortez, sister-in-law Crystal Stuck, daughter Bernadette Cortez, daughter Yvette Hickman and her husband Roy, son Paul Cortez and his wife Michelle, son William Hoskovec and his wife Shannon, grandchildren Jennifer and Carlos Rodriguez, Erik Hickman, Mar'lyna Bibb-Hoskovec, Alexander and Isabella Cortez, Khyren, Lliam, and Culbert Hoskovec, and great-grandchildren Anistacia Sanchez, Isaiah and Maria Rodriguez, and Olivia Hickman. He loved, and was loved, greatly, and he will be deeply missed. Memorial services will be held at the Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church located at 1801 Montano Rd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday December 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
BROCK, MEL 1930-2013 Mel Brock, age 82, of Amarillo, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79109. Mel was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Henrietta to Alvin and Ora Brock. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1948 and Texas Tech University in 1952. Mel married Jenelle Reynolds on June 1, 1952, in Stratford. He worked for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque for 43 years including work at Pantex. They moved to Amarillo when he retired in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Tim Brock and Barry Brock. Survivors include his wife, Jenelle; a daughter, Suzanne Hampton and husband Larry of Wheeler; a granddaughter, Megan Henderson and husband Hank of Lockney; four grandsons, Matt Hampton and wife Tara of Oklahoma City, OK, Andrew Hampton and wife Kelli of Wheeler, Jonathan Hampton and Collin Hampton, both of Wheeler; and six great-grandchildren, Cterling Price, Brock, Bryna and Bailey Henderson, and Braxton and Preston Hampton. The family will receive friends at the residence on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sign the online guestbook at 
BRITO, ADELINA JOSEPHINE Adelina Josephine Brito, infant daughter of Matthew and Stephanie Brito, joined the Angels in Heaven on Thursday, December 5th, 2013 surrounded by family. Made in the image of God, she smiled and laughed throughout her 11 months of life. She brought joy and happiness to everyone she came in contact with. In addition to her parents, she is survived by brother, Micah; and sister, Eva; maternal grandparents, Richard and Sandra Gerber; paternal grandparents, Art and Mary Lou Brito; and all aunties, uncles and cousins. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 at 9:30 am at St. Jude Thaddeus, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Mass will follow with Father John Daniel, presiding and Father Dennis Garcia and Father Chris Zugger as con-celebrants. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Adelina J. Brito. Adelina, we will love you forever, we will like you for always, as long as we are living, our baby you will be! You forever changed our lives! Please visit our online guestbook for Adelina at 
BERGET, DOROTHY MAE Dorothy Mae Berget, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at the age of 91. Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL and was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; her daughter, Jeanne; her son, Ronald; and her granddaughter, Kirsten. Dorothy is survived by seven children; 14 grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. Dorothy served in the in the Women's Army Corp during World War II, and worked for Montgomery Ward in Winrock from its opening in 1961 until she retired in 1985. Dorothy was a member of the American Business Women Association and for 25 years volunteered at Presbyterian Hospital earning over 21,000 hours of service assisting in the gift shop and most notably, knitting handmade baby caps for newborns. She will be missed dearly by the many who loved her. Memorial Services for Dorothy will be held on Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. A reception will follow at the church and interment will take place in the afternoon at Sunset Memorial Park. Please visit our online guestbook for Dorothy at 
