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WALKER, HARLEY EDWARD Eddie passed through eternity's gates on the afternoon of November 21, 2013, from his home in Albuquerque. He was born near Afton, Oklahoma, on December 24, 1922, to Martin Franklin and Gladys Mae (Cunningham) Walker, a "Christmas Gift" as he sometimes remarked. He is survived by his step-daughter, Linda Nellist, and her daughter, Melissa, both of California; a step-son, Gene D. Watkins and his wife, Sue, of Texas; two brothers: Raymond M. Walker and his wife, Patricia, of Ohio; and Robert L. Walker and his wife, Eileen, of Albuquerque; and treasured nieces and nephews. Preceding him into eternity were his first wife, Gerean M. Walker; his second wife, Mildred W. Walker; his sister, Margaret W. Allman, and her husband, Dr. Charles A. Allman; and a niece, Donna Rebecca Allen. Eddie was a bright personality with abundant intellectual gifts. He was an honor graduate of his high school, and a cum laude graduate of John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. His distinguished World War II career included enlistment and commissioning as an officer in the Army Air Corps and assignment to the Manhattan Project, the effort that ended the war. Before arriving at his duty station at Wendover, Utah, he trained at Yale, Harvard, and MIT in Advanced Radar Studies, and taught for a time in those same schools. He also worked at Los Alamos in its deep secret days in developing nuclear weapons, but his primary duty was the design and testing of the radar fuse that triggered the bomb, and he missed the mission for first use of the weapon by a coin flip with another Radar Officer. He left military service in 1946, and was involved in broadcast radio stations in Arkansas and Oklahoma before joining Sandia Laboratories in 1951 with Reliability and Quality Assurance responsibilities. Eddie was a Life Member of various engineering professional organizations, a State of New Mexico Registered Engineer, and a founding director of Starline Corporation. He was, as well, a Life Member of Disabled America Veterans, having undergone above-the-knee amputation in 1952. Eddie left this message for his friends in the Duke City Bridge Club: "Eddie liked to play bridge; he was a member of the Duke City Bridge Club. Eddie was a Diamond Life Master in the ACBL, the American Contract Bridge League. His last contract was his worst; he'll end up down six." Dawn, Brenda, Patsy and Carol of Presbyterian Hospice encouraged, cheered, and brightened Eddie's hours in the long days of his illness. They are remembered with love and gratitude. A celebration of Eddie's life is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, December 14, at 2:00 in the sanctuary of St. Paul's United Methodist Church-of which he was a member, and to which memorials may be directed. The church is located at 9500 Constitution Avenue, NE, Albuquerque. The church's pastor, the Rev. Doug Chapman, will be joined by Eddie's niece, the Rev. Patricia E. Walker, and his nephew, the Rev. Robert M. Walker, in officiating at the Celebration. To leave online condolences, visit
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MCCULLOUGH, MELINE A. Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 6, 2013, at the age of 77. Meline was a woman of extremely strong faith, spirituality and kindness. She was a generous, loving, supportive and unselfish woman who always put other people before herself. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Douglas McCullough; son Edward McCullough and wife Brooke, daughter Shawn Ozuna and husband Carlos, all of Albuquerque, NM. Her grandchildren Kaitlyn, Haley, and Lucas were the greatest joy of her life. Our lives have been immeasurably enriched by knowing her. It is with great sadness and a belief in life eternal that we say goodbye. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to Ambercare for their support in her final days.
HARRISON, MARGARET M. age, 94, born June 10, 1919 in Old Town, Albuquerque, NM passed away on December 10, 2013 at home with her family at her side. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her children, Maria Earls, Paul W. Harrison, Martha A. Lawhorn and husband, John, Henry J. Harrison and wife, Wanda; brothers, Paul Moya and wife, Barbara and Frank Moya; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Amber, Tracy, Alex, Shannon, Adam and wife, Monica, Wendy, Jon and wife, Laura; eight great-grandchildren; many other extended family and friends. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William M. Harrison; parents, Pedro and Dora Moya; sisters, Maria, Josephine (Fita), and Alvina; brothers, Pete and Manuel. Mrs. Harrison was a member of the Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Margaret was dedicated to her family and her beloved, Jesus Christ. She worked and volunteered her time at Holy Rosary, maintaining the altar, decorating it, always with beautiful flowers. Margaret's smile and sense of humor will missed by all who knew her. She loved working in her yard, growing flowers, she had a green thumb. She also enjoyed her pilgrimages to the Holy Land and Europe. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 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. Final Visitation will be Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul W. Harrison, Henry J. Harrison, Adam Harrison, Jon Harrison, Carlos Ruiz and Dylan Harrison. Honorary pallbearer will be James Harrison. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Altar Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. The family thanks you for your prayer and thoughts. Please visit 
FOLEY, PAUL K. SR. 54, a U.S. Navy Veteran and long time resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on December 3, 2013. He is survived by his six children, Greg Shea, Chris Shea, Estelle Shea, Michelle Foley, Brianna Foley, and Paul Foley, Jr; mother, Marilynn Foley; sister, Theresa Foley; brothers, John Foley, James Foley, Matthew Foley, Ben Foley, and Robert Foley; and grandchildren Rayden, Tiana, Ashley, and Aiden, whom he loved dearly. Preceded in death by his father, John P. Foley. Paul worked for Rio Rancho and Albuquerque Public Schools. He was an avid musician who played lead guitar in the bands Redliner in Illinois, and Hatrick in Albuquerque. He loved animals and was a loyal friend and neighbor who was extremely generous to all he knew. His funeral service will be held at Crosspointe Christian Church in Rio Rancho, on December 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to RoadRunner Food Bank at 505) 247-2052 or to Al-Anon Family Groups.
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, 
CRANE, MARY ELLEN (YOUNG) is now in her beyond journey after dying peacefully at her Rio Rancho home December 8, 2013. Born on September 19, 1932 in Traverse City, MI, she shared and acquired her life lessons wherever she lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, and her beloved New Mexico. She displayed her good energy as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She offered herself to the community in many ways including Sunday school teacher, vestry leader, a founding employee of Hernando-Pasco Hospice, KNME volunteer, the Blue Portal volunteer, Balloon Fiesta Volunteer, and Rio Grande Zoo "Zoo to You" driver. She loved nature and kept her bird feeders cleaned & filled, she planted gardens and kept house plants, and she monitored her yard weather stations. She nurtured her personal desires by playing computer Scrabble, reading many books a month, subscribing to several magazines and daily newspapers, and occasionally enjoying pie or spaghetti for breakfast. She was daring without the scandal because she tried hot air ballooning, took pilot lessons, and as a world explorer was eager to try mass transit from as near as the New Mexico Railrunner and to as far away as Ugandan buses. Her joyous soul will be missed by her children Curt (Deb, children Father Matthew, Gregory, Collin, and Emma); Lisa; and Stuart; siblings, Grace, Gordon, and Jean as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. No funeral planned.
CASTRO, PIETRO FRANCO &Quot;PETE&Quot; Age 85, joined the love of his life in heaven on December 8, 2013. Pete, as everyone called him, was born in New York City to Sicilian immigrant parents. He grew up in East Harlem and was the youngest of six children. As a young child, Pete developed an interest in woodworking. He showed much promise and was hired by the Department of the Navy to carve enemy plane silhouettes for pilot training during WWII. He served honorably in the United States Army between February,1947 and July, 1948. After his service he returned to New York where he met and fell in love with his future bride, Rose. They were wed on December 4, 1955. He is survived by his sons, Peter J. Castro of Holbrook, AZ, Michael M. Castro and wife, Catherine of Los Ranchos, Christopher Castro and wife, Lynette of Albuquerque. Pete was employed by the City of New York until he retired and moved his family out west to Albuquerque in 1973. He was a fine wood smith and used his talents to work in the industry until his second retirement in 1992. Pete was very active in his church and served as an usher at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church for many years. He also donated his time working in the Church gift shop and sorting food donations at Roadrunner Food Bank. He was an honorable man, always providing leadership, discipline and encouragement to his children and grandchildren, Brian, Amber, Charles, Nicholas, Amanda, Christopher, Mark, and his great grandson, Roman. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Biagia Castro. He was loved by many and will be missed, but his legacy will live on. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Friday, December 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 
BARON, ROBERT W. SGT. Age 47, an eight-year resident of Bernalillo, NM passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. He was born on September 10, 1966 to James Bernard and Karola (Loder) Baron of Simi Valley, CA. He graduated from California State, Northridge with a BA in Political Science and Public Administration. He was very proud of his work with the US Park Service as a Ranger, the Los Angeles County as a Probation Officer, and just being promoted to Sergeant with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office. Robert was very involved with the Law Enforcement United which is an organization committed to "Honor the Fallen, and Remember the Survivors." He had ridden in the LEU Annual Memorial Bicycle Ride in memory of Sgt. Joe Harris in 2010. Sgt. Baron's hobbies included Shotokan Karate where he had earned his second degree black belt, riding horses, and was a leader in Boy Scouts. He was, also a member of Calvary Chapel of Rio Rancho. His quick sense of humor and love and devotion to his family will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, James Baron; and brother, Tony Baron. Sgt. Baron is survived by his wife of 20 years, Christine "Krysia" (Peleszak) Baron, of Bernalillo, NM; son, Colter Eljasz Baron, of Bernalillo, NM; mother, Karola Paul, of Escondido, CA; sister, Terese H. Baron Hill and husband, Sylvan, of Marlboro, NJ; niece, Avery Faith Hill; nephews, Daniel Baron, Andrew Baron and Michael Baron. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Inurnment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Robert's honor to Law Enforcement United at P.O. Box 2126, Chesapeake, VA 23320. These kind contributions will assist the LEU's support of Concerns of Police Survivors and the Officer Down Memorial Page. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
ATENCIO, GLORIA Gloria Atencio, 66, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 6, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles Anthony "Chuck" Atencio; parents, Luis and Ramona Saiz; daughter, Deborah Yvette Gonzales and husband, Ron; sons, Matthew Charles Atencio and Andrew Paul Atencio; grandson, Christopher Matthew Atencio; granddaughters, Sara Grace Gonzales and Isabella Marian Atencio; brothers, Louie Saiz and wife, Theresa and Marty Saiz and wife, Yvonne; sisters, Yolanda Sinkar, Christine Saiz, Victoria Cruz and husband, Corey, Rebecca Cox and Bridget Serna and husband, Raymond; and many nieces and nephews. Gloria graduated from St. Mary's High School. She worked for and retired from Sandia National Laboratory. Mrs. Atencio was active at the Barelas Senior Center. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 6:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, Albuquerque, with Raymond Serna reciting. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with Father Jerome D. Mueller, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Gomez, Joseph Saiz, Ricky Baros, Marcos Serna, Christian Saiz, and Phillip Saiz. Honorary pallbearers will be David Saiz, Jeremy Cox, Josh Cruz, Gregory Saiz and Martine Saiz. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Please visit our online guest book for Gloria at 
WALLACE, CHARLENE I. Age 86, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
WALKER, HARLEY EDWARD Eddie passed through eternity's gates on the afternoon of November 21, 2013, from his home in Albuquerque. He was born near Afton, Oklahoma, on December 24, 1922, to Martin Franklin and Gladys Mae (Cunningham) Walker, a "Christmas Gift" as he sometimes remarked. He is survived by his step-daughter, Linda Nellist, and her daughter, Melissa, both of California; a step-son, Gene D. Watkins and his wife, Sue, of Texas; two brothers: Raymond M. Walker and his wife, Patricia, of Ohio; and Robert L. Walker and his wife, Eileen, of Albuquerque; and treasured nieces and nephews. Preceding him into eternity were his first wife, Gerean M. Walker; his second wife, Mildred W. Walker; his sister, Margaret W. Allman, and her husband, Dr. Charles A. Allman; and a niece, Donna Rebecca Allen. Eddie was a bright personality with abundant intellectual gifts. He was an honor graduate of his high school, and a cum laude graduate of John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. His distinguished World War II career included enlistment and commissioning as an officer in the Army Air Corps and assignment to the Manhattan Project, the effort that ended the war. Before arriving at his duty station at Wendover, Utah, he trained at Yale, Harvard, and MIT in Advanced Radar Studies, and taught for a time in those same schools. He also worked at Los Alamos in its deep secret days in developing nuclear weapons, but his primary duty was the design and testing of the radar fuse that triggered the bomb, and he missed the mission for first use of the weapon by a coin flip with another Radar Officer. He left military service in 1946, and was involved in broadcast radio stations in Arkansas and Oklahoma before joining Sandia Laboratories in 1951 with Reliability and Quality Assurance responsibilities. Eddie was a Life Member of various engineering professional organizations, a State of New Mexico Registered Engineer, and a founding director of Starline Corporation. He was, as well, a Life Member of Disabled America Veterans, having undergone above-the-knee amputation in 1952. Eddie left this message for his friends in the Duke City Bridge Club: "Eddie liked to play bridge; he was a member of the Duke City Bridge Club. Eddie was a Diamond Life Master in the ACBL, the American Contract Bridge League. His last contract was his worst; he'll end up down six." Dawn, Brenda, Patsy and Carol of Presbyterian Hospice encouraged, cheered, and brightened Eddie's hours in the long days of his illness. They are remembered with love and gratitude. A celebration of Eddie's life is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, December 14, at 2:00 in the sanctuary of St. Paul's United Methodist Church-of which he was a member, and to which memorials may be directed. The church is located at 9500 Constitution Avenue, NE, Albuquerque. The church's pastor, the Rev. Doug Chapman, will be joined by Eddie's niece, the Rev. Patricia E. Walker, and his nephew, the Rev. Robert M. Walker, in officiating at the Celebration. To leave online condolences, visit 
WALKER, CHARLES, DDS Charles passed away the morning of December 8, 2013 following severe consequences of several strokes. He was born in Millville, New Jersey on March 20, 1927. At age nine he started a newspaper route using a borrowed bicycle. He was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His son, Charles Joseph predeceased him. He is survived by his wife Doris; his son Bruce (Cynthia), son Glenn (Laura) children Skyler, Hayden, Grace, and Austin; granddaughter Lesha Dickerson (Slane) her children Lyndi and Brady. Charles enjoyed former membership in a variety of organizations including the Albuquerque District Dental Society where he was elected Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President, and in 1970, President. He was active in the St. Andrews Scottish Society, serving several years as President. He also had membership in the Academy of General Dentistry. During World War Two, he left high school during his senior year to join the Navy. After discharge he attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He later graduated from dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. He and his family moved to Albuquerque in 1960. He worked hard establishing a dental practice and volunteered at the Cleft Palate Clinic. He loved practicing dentistry and enjoyed bantering with his patients and acquaintances. His wit, humor and presence will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit Friday, December 13, 2013 from 5:00 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH University. Please visit our online guest book for Charles at 
TUTTLE, LARRY D. Age 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2013. He was born on March 14, 1928 to Laurence and Helen Tuttle in Decatur, Ill. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1946. He immediately enlisted in the Air Force & was stationed at Kirtland Air Force base in Albuq., NM. He married Mary Jane Hunt in 1948. He attended UNM 1949-1952. He received a Bachelor's degree in education in 1953 and received a Master's degree in 1958. He was an acclaimed athlete in basketball and baseball while attending UNM. He also played professional baseball for a short time in 1953 for the Philadelphia Philly organization. In 1954, he started teaching and coaching for APS. In 1958 he became the first head basketball coach at Rio Grande High School. He resigned from APS in 1970 to enter the insurance industry and continued that career until the late 1990's. He loved to hunt and fish. The family was blessed to enjoy 32 years at Elephant Butte Lake where they entertained many guests, boating, fishing and water skiing. He was past president and 15 year member of Bosque Hunt Club. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane of 65 years; daughter Cheryl House, son Larry and his wife Nora and son, Steve, who preceded him in death. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at BCA Church, 320 Waterfall Dr SE with Pastor Marshall Townsley officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Legacy Fund at BCA. Special thanks to the caregivers at Beehive Assisted Living Facility, 6401 Corona NE of Albuq. and Heritage Hospice for their loving care and service.
