EDWARDS, LAWRENCE LOGAN 10/29/1927 - 02/27/2013 was born October 29, 1927 in Roaring Springs, Texas to Clarence and Alta Seales Edwards. His family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1935 where he finished high school in 1945. After two years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Corp, he attended Eastern New Mexico University graduating in 1951. After a brief stint in the oil field business he had a lifetime career in insurance and real estate in New Mexico and Texas. The family had happy lives and many wonderful friends in Hobbs, Farmington, and Albuquerque New Mexico and Amarillo and Lubbock Texas. Larry is survived by wife of 59 years, Jan Black Edwards; and three daughters and their families: Evan (Duane) Smith and their children Shelley, Steven, and Sarah; Amy Edwards; and Anna (Russ Browne) Edwards and their family Andrea, Julian, and Curt. Larry is also survived by his beloved brother Tilford (Glenda) Edwards and their son Terry (Denise Fligner) Edwards and children Alexis and Morgan; sister-in-law Willie Mae (Herbert) Hicks; and his nieces Sandra (David) Mitchell, Barbara (Charlie) Wagner and their families. Lawrence was preceded in death by his son Robert Wayne Edwards and his brother Kenneth Wayne Edwards. By Larry's request, cremation has taken place. Should you desire, the family requests that memorials be made to the International Myeloma Foundation. Please mail donations to: International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607. You are invited to join us for a celebration of Larry's life at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 9500 Constitution Ave NE on Monday March 11, 2013 at 11:00am.
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Obituary for ANAYA
ANAYA, ELNORA Age 86, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly Saturday morning at her family home in Albuquerque, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Tomey Anaya; son Richard Anaya (Maggie) of Albuquerque; daughters, Cheryl Tuttle of Los Lunas, and Kathryn O'Neill of New Boston, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Elnora Anaya is the fourth member of the Tomey Anaya family to die within the last six months: two sons-in-law, Vernal Dudley Tuttle, Jr. of Los Chaves, NM, and Timothy P. O'Neill, New Boston, Texas; and grandson Marshall Williams (husband of Yolanda Tuttle-Williams). She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter Shirley Kay Anaya; her parents; and her eight brothers and sisters. She was born Elnora Louise Mitchell to James Alva and Laura Leola Mitchell on June 17, 1926. She was the youngest of nine children. James worked for the railroad; James was diagnosed with consumption (tuberculosis) and family was transferred to Albuquerque, NM for his health. Still a babe in arms, Elnora, her mother and five of her siblings moved from Iowa to Albuquerque, NM in 1926. She was a child of the Depression era and saw many changes as she grew up in Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945. She saw many of her friends and classmates leave school early to fight in World War II. After graduating from high school, she joined her best friend Margie Blackwell in Los Alamos. She worked at Los Alamos Laboratories, during the tail end of the "Manhattan Project" meeting many of the famous scientists that had worked on developing the Atomic Bombs. While in Los Alamos, she met her future husband at a dance at the local veteran's hall. Tomey Anaya was a young butcher at the Safeway store. They married in 1953 and moved to Albuquerque where she gave birth to four children. In 1968 the family moved to the East Mountains, where the family opened Cedar Crest Stop & Shop. This business became the hub of the family. She closed the store in August of 1975. The family moved back to Albuquerque and Elnora joined her husband Tomey working at the New Mexico Employment Security Department as an Unemployment Claims Examiner until her retirement in 1988. During this time she was very active in IAPES. Elnora was a strong supporter of veterans and their families. She was a long term member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her three brothers, James, Jr (Jimmy), Woodrow (Woody), and Monroe (Monnie) were all veterans of WWII as were many of her childhood friends. Her three surviving children served a combined total of over 60 years in the military. Both of her sons-in-law also served: Dudley (Air Force & NM Air National Guard) and Timothy (Army). The family request that donations in her honor be made to local Veterans Organizations to continue her legacy of support. A visitation will be held Monday, March 4, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at French-Lomas, with funeral services on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Albuquerque Revival Center, 124 Texas NE. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, at Menaul & Edith. To view information or leave condolence, please visit our online guest book for Elnora at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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Obituary for ADDIS
ADDIS, SARAH A. In Memoriam of January 6, 1926 - December 23, 2012 The memory of your love and smile will live in our hearts forever. We love and miss you. Christy and Glenda
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Obituary for WOMACK
WOMACK, ROSE LEE STEWART born August 25, 1917, died on February 15, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM at Manzano Del Sol Retirement Community where she had lived for twenty-two years. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's on the Mesa Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 10th at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. She will be buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe with her husband, Lt. Colonel Russell O. Womack in a private family service. Growing up during in the Great Depression, Rose Lee's biggest disappointment was not being to attend college. She made up for her lack of formal education by reading widely, attending lectures and concerts, and visiting any museums within driving distance of the places she lived and traveled to as an Air Force wife. She always found things to enjoy in the many places she lived. After she was widowed at 50, she worked at New Mexico Electric Company in Hobbs, New Mexico to provide the means for her three children to be able attend college and to support herself. She became active in her community, volunteering with the Hobbs Community Concerts, serving on the vestry at St. Christopher's Episcopal church, working with the Lea Regional Auxiliary as a "pink lady", and encouraging young women in their educational pursuits through her business sorority, PEO. After her retirement from New Mexico Electric Co., she moved to Albuquerque to help raise her youngest granddaughter and be closer to her two daughters. Typically independent and though fairly young, she chose to live at Manzano so she could be free to travel and spend time with her family in the various places they lived. Rose Lee Stewart Womack was the daughter of Edward Lee Stewart and Rose Colescott Stewart of Easton, MD. Her parents, her brothers, Benjamin F. Stewart and Robert Stewart, and her husband, Russell O. Womack Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Heather Lee Womack Gaume and her husband, Arthur Norm Gaume, Rosalind Womack and her husband, Larry Cotter, Russell O. Womack III and his wife, Charlene Hefner Womack; her five granddaughters, Letisha Womack, Shanasi Womack Wade and her husband, Chuck Wade, Camille Gaume Snyder and her husband, David Snyder, Alethea Gaume Stone and her husband Tim Stone, and Brittany Gaume and her partner, Colin Evans; and her six great-grandchildren, Max Wade, Aiden Wade, Sara Anne Snyder, Caroline Rose Snyder, Willhelmina Womack, and Eliza Stone. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond NE, Albuq., NM 87106 or to the Employee Scholarship Fund at Manzano Del Sol Retirement Community, 5201 Roma, NE, Albuq. NM., 87108.
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Obituary for WHITE
WHITE, ROBERT H. PH.D (BOB) Born June 5, 1928, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by wife, Beverly C. White of 53 years; daughter, Rachel White Sternheim of Los Angeles, CA; son, Dr. Jonathan White of Dallas, TX; son-in-law, Harvey Sternheim; granddaughters, Jenny and Adina Sternheim; nieces, Talia and Ephrat Livni, Kibbutz Hatzor, Israel; nephew, Asaph Livni, New York City; brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Judy Podolsky; Roslyn and John Perez and Family, Matthew Podolsky; extended family and many friends in the Jewish, education and general communities. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd SE. Interment will take place at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, Solomon Schechter Day School, The Fellowship of the Desert, or Congregation Albert. He will be greatly missed. Please visit Bob's on line guestbook at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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Obituary for SCHERER
SCHERER, CHARLES L. Age 77, passed away on March 3, 2013. Born in Hammond, IN on November 7, 1935, he lived in Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Louisville, KY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL before moving to Albuquerque in May, 2009. A retired agent of the FBI, he is survived by his brother Edward Scherer and wife Marilyn; son Stuart Scherer and wife Eileen; daughter Stacey Scherer and husband Geary; and grandchildren Benjamin, Abraham, Scout and Sydney. A memorial service will be held in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Obituary for ROBERTS
ROBERTS, PAMELA J. Age 64, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on March 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delphus and Janet Vaillancourt; and her brother, Bruce A. Vaillancourt. She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Roberts; children, Beth-Ann (Tony) Heckman and Keli-Eve (Jim) Cearfoss; grandchildren, Kirsten Heckman, Maeghan Heckman and Lauren Heckman; her brothers, John R. Vaillancourt, Gary T. Vaillancourt and Thomas M. Vaillancourt; her sister-in-law, Constance Vaillancourt and her constant companion, "Joi", her eight year old Schnauzer. Pamela will be forever loved and dearly missed by all those who loved her. She will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Lung Cancer Research. For more information, or to sign Pamela's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com
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Obituary for PERSCHBACHER
PERSCHBACHER, GEORGE Passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Christian Church at 170 State Road 344, Edgewood, New Mexico. Please visit our online guestbook for George at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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Obituary for MARTINEZ
MARTINEZ, ROSALIE Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1936, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She was the widow of Private Adolfo Martinez who died during WWII Battle of the Bulge. Rosalie was preceded in death by her father, David Quintana; mother, Eufemia Quintana; and sister, Mary A. Storey. She is survived by her siblings, Phoebe Chavez, Trini Sanchez, Flora Robles and husband, Joe, Cecilia C de Baca, and Christopher Quintana and wife, Lucy; many nieces and nephews; neighbors and special friends. Rosalie was born in Arboles, CO in 1921 and graduated from Albuquerque High. She then went to work for the Federal Government, retiring from the Federal Housing Administration. Rosalie was supportive of family and friends. She was generous, religious, detailed and a responsible person who will be missed by all who knew her. She was an active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. At Rosalie's directions, a Rosary will be recited Saturday, March 16, 2013, 9:00 a.m., with a Mass following at 10:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Entombment will follow. The family would like to express a special thanks to Rosalie's nephew, Tony Campbell, niece, Irene Commins, and her neighbors who helped Rosalie stay in her home up until her recent illness; and to the staff and Guillermma Andrew at Hospice Compassus. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Rosalie at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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Obituary for MALO
MALO, EVE, DR. of San Luis Obispo, passed away at her home, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Arrangements are by Coast Family Cremation Service.
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Obituary for LAUSER
LAUSER, MARTHA LOUISE lived 92 full and active years. She was born September 5, 1920 in Chariton, Iowa and died on March 2nd, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by love, in the home of her son. Marta lived the last 30 years of her life in her beloved Ponderosa, NM in the Jemez mountains. Marta had a life-long love affair with horses and rode until she was in her 70s. She was an avid gardener and planter of trees, resulting in an oasis in the desert. She was an adventurous cook and seamstress. She had a degree from the University of New Mexico in Physical Education with a minor in Southwest History. Marta raised her family in the North Valley of Albuquerque, along with chickens, dogs, cats, horses, cows, guineas, turkeys, rabbits and pigeons! She helped organize and create libraries at Mission Elementary School and at Harwood United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for over 50 years. Marta was a founding member of the Albuquerque Association for Retarded Children, now known as the ARCA Foundation. Because of her daughter Sue, she recognized and worked to help establish opportunities and support for families and their children with developmental delays. She enjoyed reading, especially Western novels, and did so until the last weeks of her life. She valued natural and healthy living. Some might have called her a health nut! She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Ethel Hulick, her husband, Kent Lauser, her son, Dean, daughter Sue, and her only sibling, Ray Hulick. She is survived by three children, Kenna del Sol, Linda Hunter and Don Lauser and their spouses. Marta had six grandchildren, Tony Jarvis, Markom Jones, Ohnah Brown, Ariel Arndt, and Jedediah and Austin Holler. She had seven great-grandchildren, Akira Fosse Jones, Alexis Brown, Fiona and Kaya Jarvis, Aaliyah and Kallan Arndt, and one "on the way" Holler. A Memorial service will be held at Harwood United Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo NW, on March 10th, at 3:00 pm. Donations can be made in her name to ARCA Foundation, or The Ranches (formerly known as The New Mexico Boy's and Girl's Ranches). You may go to www.danielsfuneral.com to leave condolences.
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Obituary for IMBODEN
IMBODEN, BILLY Age 96, born August 27, 1916 in Mountainair NM. He passed away March 4, 2013 in an adobe home he had built. He was the first of six children born to Allie and Bill Imboden. Billy was a veteran of WWII having served in the 442nd Troup Carrier Group as a C-47 pilot. He spent many years as a farmer. He was an avid motorcyclist. He loved the outdoors and his little Schnauzer Casie. Billy is survived by his sister May Imboden Stephens of Graham, TX.
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Obituary for HUNTON
HUNTON, LOREN SCOTT age 30, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Albuquerque. He was born January 4, 1983 in Portales, NM to Leroy B. Hunton and Diana C. (Hamilton) Trujillo. Loren attended Madison Middle School and graduated from Sandia High in 2001. In Denver, CO, he received his degree as a Registered Nurse in 2009. Loren is survived by his parents: Leroy B. Hunton and wife Melanie H., Diana C. Trujillo and husband Larry T.; brother, Brandon J. Hunton; maternal grandparents, Donald and Georgie Hamilton; aunts and uncles, Joe Hunton and wife Leslie, Johna Bishop and husband Tom, Deborah Sierra and husband Mike, Donnie Hamilton and wife Debbie, David Hamilton, Doug Hamilton and wife Kerri, Denise Keefe and husband Chris, Derek Hamilton and wife Julie; numerous cousins and his best friend Peter Coose. Loren is remembered for how loving and kind he was. His big heart and good sense of humor touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Loren had an admiration for expensive cars and he loved snowboarding. A Service of Remembrance will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. To view information or share a message of condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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Obituary for HREHA
HREHA, DYLAN MICHAEL &Quot;BUBBA&Quot; of Rio Rancho, NM, age 2, the loving child of Paul and Juliet; brother to Christopher, Daniel, and Sebastian, took flight to heaven on March 1, 2013. Taken from his family far too early. His grandmother Helen, and grandfathers David and Michael, grieve with the entire family. Although Dylan lived just a short time on this earth, his life, now and forever, touched an entire community of people. Services to celebrate Dylan's life will be held at FRENCH - Rio Rancho, north of the intersection of Unser Blvd and Northern Blvd, on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Please wear colorful clothing in dedication to our beautiful son as that is what he would have wanted. Please visit our online guestbook for Dylan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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Obituary for HOUGHTELING
HOUGHTELING, JOAN BEVERLY Age 74, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. She is survived by husband of 57 years, Scott R. Houghteling; her children, Kimberly Bevels and husband, David, Scott R. Houghteling and wife, Mary, Wendy Sandstrom and husband, Phil, and daughter, Jodi Roy and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Stefanie Pick and husband, David, Casey Sadler and husband, Donnie, Scott R. Houghteling, Alicia Wayman and husband, Keith, and Rebecca Burge and husband, Ryan; great-grandchildren, Averi Pick, Laney Pick, Sydney Sadler, Olivia Sadler, Gracelynn Burge and baby brother Burge on the way; sister, Judy McCullough and husband, Jack; brother, James A. Draffen and wife, Carol; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Joan was preceded in death by her father, James A. Draffen; mother, Irma Draffen; and granddaughter, Kari Bevels. Joan will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Among her favorite hobbies Joan enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. She loved to knit and crochet, and made a great dinner of Spaghetti and meatballs. Joan will always be remembered for her vibrant laugh and beautiful singing voice. In her youth she was a member of a quartet that would sing for school assemblies, at the senior center, and even had local TV appearances in upstate New York. Her greatest love was always her family. She devoted her life to the care of her husband, children, grandchildren and her faith in the Lord. A memorial service for Joan will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. In Lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Alzheimer's Association, New Mexico Chapter, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Ste. 121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Joan at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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Obituary for EVARTS
NORDHAUS, MARJORIE EVARTS Marjorie was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 28, 1920, the only child of Anna Moness and Edward Evarts. She attended Smith College, and in her junior year when WWII prevented her from studying abroad, she attended Radcliffe College for a year. There she met her first husband, George P. Springer, who was a student at Harvard on a Refugee Scholarship. Marge went on to attend Simmons College where she received her Master of Social Work. While living in Boston, George and Marge had three children. The family moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Marge worked as a clinical social worker at the Yale Child Study Center, and George was the Assistant Dean of the Yale Graduate School. The Springers moved to NM in 1965 when George was appointed Dean of the Graduate School at UNM. Marge took a position at UNM and at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic. Marge's second husband was Robert J. Nordhaus, (Bob), a New Mexico attorney, ski and tramway pioneer, and businessman. They enjoyed many happy years in the home they built at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. In later life they lived at the Montebello Senior Living Community. Marge continued to work at the Albuquerque Child Guidance Clinic until her retirement at age 80. Marge is survived by her son Peter Springer and daughter-in-law Gail Springer of Santa Fe; her daughter Lisbeth Springer of Santa Barbara, California; granddaughter Jillian Springer of Oakland, CA; step-sons Robert Nordhaus, Jr., Richard Nordhaus, William Nordhaus; step-daughter Betsy Messica, and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband George in 1972, her second husband Bob in 2007, and her son Paul in 2012. A gathering will be held at the Albuquerque Jewish Community Center at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to Futures for Children, (800) 545 6843, or to www.futuresforchildren.org
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Obituary for DURAN
DURAN, KEVIN V. Age 26, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013. He is survived by parents, Victor and Debbie Duran; his brother, Aaron Duran and Veronica Ortega; his grandmothers, Helen Duran and Mable Bustos; god-daughter, Vanessa Garcia; aunts and uncles, Robert Duran, Cecilia and Bill Romero, Ron Bustos and Christine Jacques, and Robert and Sandy Bustos; cousins, Jason Duran, Eric and Kasi Garcia, Brittany and Juan Lopez, Gage Bustos, Edward, Daniel, and Robert Bustos, Teddee Saavedra, Ezabella Garcia, and Audrina Lopez; and godparents, Perry and Eva Moran. Kevin was employed at Desert Hills, where he was an assistant to counselors and helped with monitoring youth developmental activities. Kevin can always be remembered for his love of all sports, and was known for his speed and agility on the court and field, and his highly competitive nature. His joys included traveling and amongst his favorite memories were those of his family's annual trips to Red River, their fishing expeditions while camping, and his love of the outdoors! Kevin was spiritual in nature and well known for his compassion and kind heart. He loved his parents and was a role model to his little brother Aaron. He had no problem showing his affection to family and friends, he will always be remembered saying to Mom "How's it going MaMa-sita?" Kevin will be held in our hearts always and we will never forget his kind and loving nature. His love was amazingly genuine, inspirational and infinite. Rosary will be recited Saturday, March 9, 2013, 8:30 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. S.W., with the Mass following at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin's loving uncles, Robert Duran, Robert Bustos, Ron Bustos and Bill Romero. Please visit our online guest book for Kevin www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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Obituary for DUFOUR
DUFOUR, ELIZABETH N. (NADEAU) Age 102, of Lockport, NY passed away Saturday March 2, 2013 in Odd Fellow and Rebekah Rehabilitation and Health Care. Born January 23, 1911 in Fort Kent, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edith (DuFour) Nadeau and attended schools there. Elizabeth was employed by the International Paper Company as a production worker, a former member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the Newfane Golden Agers. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son George (Rosalyn) DuFour of New Mexico; her sisters Mae (late Milton Quick and John) Donovan of Newfane, NY, Eva (Roland) Martineau of Lockport, NY; two grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Lucien DuFour, her grandsons William and Richard, four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call Friday, March 8th, from 9:30-11:30 AM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 24th. St. cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon at Divine Mercy Parish 24th and Niagara Sts. with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial following in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery Lewiston, NY. Visit zajacfuneralhomeinc.com for online condolences.
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Obituary for DEBUCK
DEBUCK, JOHN GILBERT &Quot;JACK&Quot; Age 80, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, with his family by his side. Jack was born on November 22, 1932 to Margaret and Gilbert DeBuck in Detroit, Michigan and was happily an only child for 12 years, until his pesky brother, Robert (Bob) came along and stole his parent's affections. While a major annoyance in toddlerhood, Bob quickly stole Jack's heart, too, and together they weathered the storms of life's ups and downs. Jack served in the Merchant Marines at the age of 16 and completed a tour with the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Forrestal. Post service, he earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Wayne State University, and a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico. Jack taught math in secondary schools for several years in Albuquerque and Australia, until he became a civil engineer with the Corps of Engineering and the U.S. Forest Service, from which he retired. An avid outdoorsman, Jack spent many hours hiking in the Sandia Mountains daily and loved his camping trips with his sons and grandsons. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy; his sons David DeBuck, Rob DeBuck (wife, Linda); grandsons, Sean, Kyle, Ryan, and Derek; his loving brother, Bob DeBuck (wife, Ruth); and many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and the greatest loss of his life, his grandson, Jesse. Jack loved his grandchildren deeply and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to make them happy, and protected them fiercely like no other. The family would like to thank Adam, Grace, and Cesar for their loving care and attention to Jack during his stay at Grace Adult Care Home Assisted Living Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Obituary for COHN
COHN, CONSTANCE JUNE &Quot;CONNIE&Quot; Of Albuquerque, died March 4, 2013 of a brain tumor. She was 64. Born in Schenectady, NY to the late Florence Wittlin Cohn and the late Honorable Morris Marshall Cohn, she graduated from Linton High School in 1966. She then came to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico, from which she graduated in 1970. She received a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Southern Illinois In 1971 and a J.D. from the Western State University College of Law in 1982. For 25 years, criminal prosecution was Ms. Cohn's passion. She was a Deputy District Attorney of Albuquerque in the Prior Repeat Offender Division, Deputy District Attorney in Tulare County, CA, and a Special Prosecutor for Rio Rancho. Between 1973 and 1979, she worked for the New Mexico Governor's Council on Criminal Justice Planning. Ms. Cohn is survived by her daughter, Mallory Olisar, and her son-in-law, Jeffery Olisar of Albuquerque; sister Winnie Borden and Neal Borden of Baltimore, MD; brother Larry Cohn and Betsy Cohn of Tucson, AZ; niece Laura Borden Richter and Joel Richter of Israel; nephews Adam Borden and Meredith Borden of Baltimore, Benjamin Cohn and Connie Shih Cohn of Santa Monica, CA, and Robert Cohn and Naomi Cohn of New York. She is also survived by four great-nieces; two great nephews; and best family friend Jo Rutar. Ms. Cohn was an avid skier, world traveler and estate sale devotee. She loved to entertain and was an excellent cook and baker. An active member of B'nai Israel, Ms. Cohn was the past President of the Synagogue's Nursery School. She was also a member of the Albuquerque International Association. A Memorial Service will be held on March 12, 2013 at B'Nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Road, NE, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, 7155 E. 38th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207; The Make-A-Wish Foundation, 144 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108; or Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 8353, Albuquerque, NM 87198. Please visit our online guestbook for Connie at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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