WARNACK, AILEENE WOOTTON Age 87, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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OFTE, DONALD Donald Ofte, of Easton, Maryland died on Tuesday, March 4 at the age of 84. Mr. Ofte's 50 plus year career spanning the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), DOE and private consulting included nuclear weapons development, production and retirement, as well as developing the heat source used to power the radioisotope thermocouple generators (RTGs) left on the moon by Apollo astronauts to power lunar experiments. After serving as an officer in the Navy in the mid-1950s, Ofte joined Mound Laboratories in Miamisburg, Ohio, an AEC facility for nuclear weapon research during the Cold War. There Ofte became the first person to measure the viscosities of molten Plutonium (Pu) and Uranium (U) and invented a new plasma torch process to manufacture Plutonium Dioxide (PuO2) microspheres, for which Ofte holds a patent. In 1967, he joined the AEC to lead Space and Special Programs in the AECs Albuquerque offices. That team developed the radioisotope thermocouple generators (the SNAP 27) that continue to power experiments left on the moon by Apollo astronauts. The heat source for the SNAP 27 is the PuO2 microspheres Ofte developed at Mound Laboratories, and this technology remains the primary method of powering space equipment like the Curiosity robot now exploring the surface of Mars. Ofte managed a series of nuclear weapon production sites in New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, and Idaho. He was the DOE Manager at the Rocky Flats Plant, a nuclear weapons production facility located near Denver, CO, and the Idaho National Laboratory, the nation's lead nuclear reactor research and development facility and the largest employer in the state of Idaho. His federal career culminated in the position of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs (DP) for the DOE in Washington DC. DP was responsible for directing the US programs for the research, development, production and retirement of nuclear weapons. Ofte participated on the team negotiating the INF treaty with the then Soviet Union, and worked on the Salt II treaty as well. After retiring from the DOE, Ofte was a nuclear consultant for many years, including a two year position as president of FERMCO, undertaking the decontamination, dismantlement and restoration of the Fernald Plant in Ohio, a major DOE uranium processing plant. In 2011, Ofte was honored as one of five awardees at NASA's 50th Anniversary of a Half Century of Space Nuclear Flight, where he was recognized as a pioneer for his contributions at AEC's Mound Laboratories. He is also the recipient of the DOE Distinguished Career Service Award and Meritorious Service Award. Mr. Ofte is survived by his sister, Gail Ofte Atha of Salem, VA, and his 3 children: Marc Ofte of Midlothian, VA, Nancy Appleby of Arlington, VA and Kirk Ofte of Tempe, AZ. His wife of 56 years, the former Margaret "Meg" McHenney, died in 2012. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton, MD on Saturday, March 29, 2014 with a visitation from 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. A reception will follow the interment at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Dr., Easton, MD 21601, or Mound Science and Energy Museum Association, 1075 Mound Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342, or The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, 601 Eubank, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Additional information can be found at www.fhnfuneralhome.com
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MORGAN, ROBERT I. SR. Age 88, died peacefully in his sleep on March 5th at home with his loving family present. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 10,000 Spain NE at 11:00 am on March 29th.
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LOVATO, ALICE MAE Age 86, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. Alice was born on November 23, 1927 to Jess and Mary Gallegos. She was very involved in church and was an APS crossing guard since 1994. Alice was preceded in death by her parents and son, Gregory LeDoux. She is survived by loving husband of 30 years, Frank T. Lovato; daughter, Yolanda J. Rodgers; son, Ben LeDoux; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, George D. Gallegos; niece, Denise Petree; and her constant companion, Lucy the dog. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, March 14, 2014 at Remedy Church located at 6415 Sage Rd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121 with a reception to follow. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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FRANKLIN, VELOY R. Veloy R. Franklin passed away March 7, 2014. For details pleas visit www.riversidefunerals.com
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BOYER, WILMA Wilma Westmoreland Boyer, our beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her family on March 5, 2014, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Wilma was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Patterson, Missouri, to Willard and Ollie Kathryn (Wilcox) Westmoreland. Her husband, Bill Twidwell, preceded her in death in July 1953. On September 30, 1956, she married Charles Francis Boyer, and they settled in Taos, New Mexico, where Charles was living. A daughter, Pamela Kathryn, born to Wilma and Bill Twidwell in 1954, was adopted by Charles in 1958. Wilma lived in Taos, Raton, Artesia, Albuquerque, and Moriarty, New Mexico, for almost 50 years before returning to Missouri and then moving to Virginia. Wilma retired from the telephone company in 1983, having worked for Southwestern Bell in St. Louis and Mountain Bell in New Mexico since 1948. She recently said work was her hobby, but she also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, gardening, and square dancing. Wilma was predeceased by her parents; brother, Winfred Westmoreland, and sister, Annie Marie Westmoreland. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles F. Boyer, Springfield, Virginia; daughter, Pamela Kathryn Boyer Sayre and son-in-law, Richard G. Sayre, Springfield, Virginia; nephew, Kenneth D. Westmoreland (wife Teresa), St. Louis, Missouri; stepbrothers, Clecy Lee Westmoreland (wife Edith), of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Bob Westmoreland (wife Mary Ann) of Bonne Terre, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Erma Vestine Yount, St. Louis, Missouri, and Shirley Reynolds (husband Ray), Princeton, West Virginia; "extra daughter" Christy Crawford, Phelan, California; and numbers of nieces and nephews and life-long friends. A Celebration Service honoring Wilma's life will be held Friday, March 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas followed by burial at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Wilma's honor to Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042 (phone 703-531-6209) or to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 (www.alz.org). Please visit our online guest book for Wilma at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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ALEXANDER, STANLEY GENE (MATT) On January 26, 2014, Matt took his music to the afterlife. His last wish was for all of his friends and family to turn on some music and raise a glass in his name. To honor this wish, a tribute to Matt and his music will be held on Thursday, March 13th, 5:30pm at Molly's Bar in Tijeras. Matt donated his body to research so this will be the only opportunity to gather and share stories. In addition, this is jam night at Molly's so everyone bring their favorite instrument and join us in sending Matt off in style. RIP Matt, you are missed.
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WYRICK, CHRISTA JULIE LEE age 32, passed away Friday, February 28th. Christa is survived by her sister April; her brother Damion; and her two children, Ricardo and Chloe. She was a beloved mother, loving sister, cherished friend and a fantastic swimmer. She will be missed. A memorial service for Christa will be held on Saturday, March 15th. For service location and time, please visit the online obituary and guestbook for Christa at: www.riversidefunerals.com
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