CORN, JEANNE THOMASON passed away on March 20, 2014 at her home. In June, a service with her cremains will be held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon, FL. Born Feb. 29, 1924 in Ponce de Leon to the late D.E. and Aubrey Thomason, Jeanne spent much of her life following her husband as he advanced in his Air Force career. She had a flair for decorating that transformed the drabness of base housing. She liked to cook and entertain guests at dinners and parties and was known for her hospitality. This trait was especially important when her husband was Base Commander at Kirtland AFB. Her love of gardening provided fresh vegetables and yards filled with blooming flowers and roses. After a divorce, Jeanne obtained her realtors and brokers license and entered the work force. She was very successful in her new career, winning many selling and listing awards. Surviving are daughters Janet Cartwright of Panama City, FL and Chrys Corn (Rich Bartollo) of The Villages, FL; son Jim Corn of ABQ; granddaughter Leigh-Anne Ronnow (Ken) and their son Hayden of Hendersonville, NV. One of six children born into a farming family , Jeanne is survived by sisters Kathleen Crawford of DeFuniak Springs, FL and Barbara Laird Oliver of Pensacola, FL; sister -in-law Mary Thomason of DeFuniak Springs; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Marjorie Scott of DeFuniak Springs and Ethleen Farrior Hoogland of Pensacola; brother Glen Thomason of DeFuniak Springs; nephew Ken Scott of Atlanta, GA; and former husband, James T. Corn. The children would like to thank Hospice for their wonderful care and support and Sonia Carbajal for her loving and competent home health care, and much more, she provided Jeanne . Memorial contributions can be made to Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Gary Scott, CPA, 1554 Government Street, Ponce de Leon, FL 32455-6706. This is also the final resting place for Jeanne's grandparents, parents, a sister, brother, nephew and many other relatives.
EMANUEL, LAURA ELIZABETH Laura Elizabeth Emanuel (nee Koch) born April 13, 1937 in Evanston, Ill was united with our Heavenly Father May 26, 2014, following a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her sister Winnie Fernandez, brother-in-law Pelayo Fernandez and their five children, daughters Rivka Dawn Vaughs, Martica Aida Casias and son Frank Lawrence Emanuel, sons-in-law Don Paul Askey, Steve Casias, and five grandchildren: Elias, Trevor, Melissa, Ellis, and Olivia Grace. Until the age of 9, Laura lived in Lake Forest, Ill. She later moved to Colorado, then to California and lastly New Mexico. Laura was a brilliant student. She had a B.A. from Harvard University Magna cum Laude, an M.A. in education from Adams State College, and an M.A. in Special Education from the University of New Mexico. She was a social worker in Los Angeles early in her career before she became dedicated to helping students as an educator. She had a 30-year career, teaching children with severe learning disabilities in Taos, Questa, Penasco and Santa Fe. Laura had many passions in life including music, art and swimming competitively in the Senior Olympics. She was a member of St. Bede's Episcopal church in Santa Fe and served in the choir for over 25 years. A memorial service will be held in Laura's honor on June 13, 2014 at 1 p.m. at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 1601 S St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM.
DILLON, KATHLEEN &Quot;KITTY&Quot; Kathleen "Kitty" Dillon, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 5, 2014. She is survived by her son, Michael John Dillon of Richland, WA; grandsons, Blake Michael Dillon of Albuquerque, Scott Patrick Dillon and wife, Lori of Richland, WA, Joshua Kingsbury and wife, Lucy of Albuquerque and Andrew Kingsbury and wife, Dawn of Kailua, HI; nine great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Diane Carlton of Grand Cane, LA. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband, P.R. "Bob" Dillon. Mrs. Dillon taught Anatomy and Physiology at TVI (CNM) for over 20 years. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held at the family graveside in Many, LA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a hospice charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Kitty at 
CUNNINGHAM, MARGHERITA R. &Quot;MARGE&Quot; Age 84, passed peacefully on June 2, 2014. She is survived by her children, Karen Cunningham and husband Paul "Bill" Beck, Russell Cunningham and wife Lisa; granddaughter, Jessica Cunningham; her brother David Rubino and wife Mary Lou and her sister Berta Stroshine and husband Dean and many other family and friends including "Casey". She was preceded in death by her son Edward Cunningham; dear friend Ted Exford; and her parents David and Anna Rubino. Marge received her degree from University of Massachusetts and owned Cunningham Reporting Agency in Hartford, CT for 40 plus years. She was active in P.E.O. International and the Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) through the Episcopal Church. Marge established a scholarship fund in honor of her son Edward. She was a member of St. Chad's Episcopal Church where she was active in the Daughters of the King. Marge was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother and aunt. A memorial celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Chad's Episcopal Church, 7171 Tennyson St NE. Cremation has taken place and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to: PEO International 
CLAYTON, MINARD &Quot;CLAY&Quot; L. Age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Dill City, OK on October 19, 1929, to George and Mary Clayton. Clay is survived by wife, Toyo Clayton of 63 years; daughters, Diann O'Neill and Paula Rodriquez and husband Richie; grandchildren, Melony Cable and her husband Dalien, Nic Rodriguez and his wife Nina; great- grandchildren, Kaylen Cable, Kieran Cable and Etienne Louis; brother, F.A. Clayton; caregivers, Ruth Louis, Erin Burns and Denette Chavez. Pallbearers Richie Rodriguez, Nic Rodriguez, J.B. Conley and honorary pallbearer Mike Young. Clay loved spending time with his grandchildren, his beloved dog "Buster", his family and watching NASCAR. He will be greatly missed by numerous relatives, friends and all who knew and loved him. There was a viewing on Friday May 30, 2014 at Saint Stephen's United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE, at 9:00 am followed by funeral services at 10:00am. Interment immediately followed at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Clay's honor to The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicap (LBPH) of Santa Fe, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey Santa Fe, NM 87507 . To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
CLARK, WILLIAM DALE Age 84, was called home to the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Hope Clark; children, Dale Clark, Peggy Velasquez, Catherine Liparoto and husband, Steven, Beverly Iwerks, Debbie McClintock and husband, Jim, Nancy Dodge and husband, Charlie, John Clark and wife, Vicki, and Mark Clark and wife, Eva; 18 granchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; his sister, Sharon Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. William is preceded in death by his parents, Uriah and Lottie Clark; brother, Carl Clark; brother-in-law, Gilbert Ramirez; son-in-law, Jim Iwerks; daughter-in-law, Mandy Clark; grandson, Daniel Clark; and granddaughters, Raquel and Rochelle. Mr. Clark served for a total of 36 years in the service: one year in the United States Air Force then the New Mexico National Guard for 35 years. He enjoyed dancing, outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. William was a fan of the Old Time County Western Music artists like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, George Jones and Hank Williams. When he was not doing his hobbies or listening to his tunes, you could find Bill working on his or other's cars. The family would like to thank the Gentiva Hospice team, especially his nurse Jenifer. A Rosary will be recited Friday, June 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH Lomas, with Visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Dale Clark, John Clark, Mark Clark, Carlos Clark, Johnny Clark and Joshua Clark. Honorary Pallbeareres will be Joseph Clark and Dylan Jachter. Please visit our online guestbook for William at 
BUNTZ, JAMES KEENAN James (Jim) Keenan Buntz passed away on May 31, 2014. He was born on July 8, 1926 in Shenandoah, Iowa as the second child of Charles Everett and Ruth Darlene (Keenan) Buntz. His sister Patricia Ruth (Buntz) Senn, now deceased, had four children, James Bradford Senn of Columbia, Maryland, Marc Cole Senn of Snowflake, Arizona, Randal J. Senn of Wausau, Wisconsin and Charles Gregory Buntz of Grinnell Iowa. Jim served in World War II (1944-1946), in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Returning to Iowa after his discharge, Jim completed a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Iowa and then moved to Denver, Colorado. Working in Denver he met his future wife, Janice (Jan) Glee Emley. Jan was born in Mount Ayr, Iowa with her family later settling in Clarinda, Iowa just 20 miles east of Jim's home town. After being married on August 2, 1953 in Clarinda, the couple moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they lived until their deaths. Jan and Jim had two children, who today live in Albuquerque: Jeffrey Keenan Charles Buntz with wife Henrietta Anita Buntz, and Jennifer Glee Buntz with partner Stephen Lee Mathias. Jim loved gardening and the outdoors. Many family vacations were spent visiting National Parks and Monuments throughout the Southwestern US. In later years, he went elk and deer hunting with his son Jeff. He was also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. Jim's ashes will be taken to the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 23, 2014 where he will be buried next to Jan.
BROOKS, ALICE went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on June 4, 2014. She was ready to embrace the Lord and reunite with those that preceded her in death: her husband, Vinner Brooks, Sr., her parents, Ellis and Jessie McKenzie-Hutchinson, her brothers, JW and William, and sister, Ruth. She was born August 24, 1928 in Tulsa, OK to Ellis and Jessie Hutchinson who were entrepreneurs in the syrup and sugar cane industry. She was the youngest of four siblings from this union. Alice graduated Green Bay High School in Tucker, TX; she also attended Prairie View College. Alice was united in marriage to Vinner Brooks, Sr. in South Haven, OK where he was owner of a popular cafe. After their first child was born they made their home in Albuquerque, NM. Alice worked for the Department of Labor for 28 years before retiring. She enjoyed embroidery, canning fruits and vegetables, playing the piano and singing gospel songs. Alice was a very good cook and will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, forgiving, kindhearted and caring person, who often put others ahead of herself. Alice received Christ as her personal Savior at a very early age at Green Bay Church in Texas. Alice was a member of New Life Baptist Church and deeply trusted the Lord. Left behind to cherish fond memories are her sons, Vinner (Ann), Harold (Martine), John (Betty), Jesse (Opal), Rohn and Aaron; daughters, Mamie, Vernell, Gloria, Diane (Ernest), and Vivian, all of Albuquerque; one sister, Shirley; one brother, Ellis, Jr.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 9, 2014 at New Life Baptist Church, 6900 Los Volcanes Rd NW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
BECHT, PAUL F. Paul Becht, 76, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 5, following a brief illness. He and his wife of 32 years, Barbara Becht, made their home and raised a family in Albuquerque. He leaves many fond memories behind with his children Robert Ficklin, Kim Keeling and her husband Robert, and Bradly Ficklin and his wife Heather; as well as his sister Pam and her husband Earl, and his two brothers, Bruce and Brian Becht. He was a beloved and devoted Grandpa who was known for his original, outrageous stories and the lengths he would go to show his love to his grandsons. Robby, Conor, Nick, Josiah and Justus will ever hold him in their hearts as their Biggest Fan and consummate Jokester. Paul had many vocations as a young man but none he loved more than when he was a Switchman on the railroad's crew. His model train, set up elaborately for his grandsons, was a reminder of his past. He began a career as an attorney in 1978 and practiced with generosity and compassion for over 30 years. He had many civic involvements including Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice and the Christian Coalition. Paul was a New Mexico State Senator representing District 22 for 12 years and had a passion for politics and Constitutional Rights. As an active church member, he was on the Board and a lay minister of his local church, Koinonia. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at Koinonia Church on Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30pm located at 10405 Comanche Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. All are welcome. Charitable donations in his name may be made at Koinonia-abq.com.
BARNHART, KATHLEEN CLAIRE WILLIAMS June 24, 1923 June 2, 2014 Kathleen Barnhart, wife of the late Charles E. Barnhart, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2014. Kathy was born in Carlsbad, NM to Jack and Della Williams. She attended UNM, where she met her husband, Charles. Kathy lived in New York City the first year of their marriage, while he was serving in the Navy during World War II. The couple worked in Los Alamos, NM after WWII, and later settled in Albuquerque, where she and Charles were active in local and national politics. She served as State Co-Chairwoman for the Committee to Elect the President in 1968, and enjoyed hosting social events, especially when Charles was Chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission. Kathy was a member of Daughters of the Nile and the Albuquerque Assistance League. A loving mother of four, she served as the Bandelier Elementary School PTA president for nearly a decade. She was the last living member of her class at Carlsbad High and attended reunions as long as she was able. Kathy was preceded in death by her sisters Amy Williams and Virginia Olson and brother David Williams and lost her beloved husband, Charles, in 2007. She is survived by daughter, Amy Linda Hatch of Albuquerque, NM; sons Charles Randall Barnhart and wife Molly Shaw of Albuquerque, NM, John David Barnhart of Albuquerque, NM, and Joe Alan Barnhart of Santa Clara, CA; grandchildren Kathleen Richardson of Albuquerque, NM, Ryan Charles Hatch and wife Heather of Cincinnati, OH, Kimberly Ann Barnhart of Albuquerque, NM; step grandchildren Sarah Wilbur and husband Derek of South West Harbor, ME, Malachi O'Neil and Josiah O'Neil of Albuquerque, NM; niece Sharon Barnhart Dodge of San Antonio, TX; nephew Richard D. Williams of Albuquerque, NM; brother-in-law Roger A. Barnhart of Albuquerque, NM; and cousin Norman "Moon" Barnhart of Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 10:00 am at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, burial to follow. Addressing the memorial service will be Pastor James Tsoodle, Capstone Grace Bible Church. Please visit our online guestbook for Kathy at 
ALTENBACH, MARILYN Marilyn Altenbach passed away quietly at home among family and friends Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2014. Born Marilyn Belding on May 8, 1947 in Scott's Bluff, Nebraska, she was raised in nearby Mitchell and later in Pueblo, Colorado. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins and attained a bachelor's degree in Zoology. Marilyn moved to Albuquerque in 1972 with her then husband Scott Altenbach and their young son Chris, working in the UNM Biology Department and as a wildlife biologist. She had a special interest in the Jemez Mountain salamander and spotted owls. Although her voice was rarely heard on the radio, Marilyn was well known to music fans for over 40 years as 1/3rd of KUNM-FM's Home of Happy Feet. An avid musician herself, Marilyn was accomplished on the guitar and concertina and played for many years with the Fabulous Stucco Sisters. She had a big heart, and she lived her life surrounded by a community of loving friends. She will be missed by many, many people. Marilyn is survived by her mother Jean Belding; husband Barry Lauesen; son Chris Altenbach; brother, William Belding; sister-in-law Robbin; nephew Michael, niece Michele; and grandchildren Scott and Eliza. A private memorial gathering will be held for family and close friends.
WHEELER, LES Age 76, was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 28, 1938. He passed away June 6, 2014 with his family by his bedside. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Wheeler. Les and Phyllis enjoyed traveling, listening to and attending bluegrass festivals, sporting events of all kinds, and rooting for the Diamondbacks and Cowboys. He spent many hours on the golf course and hanging out with his vast array of friends. Les was a retired salesman who worked for Elder Quinn and McGill for numerous years. Les was truly loved and will be greatly missed by many. He is preceded in death by his mother Cassie Mae Hicks and step-father A.A. Hicks. He is survived by his son Randy, daughter-in- law Debbie, their children Derek, Shawn and Serena; his daughter Stacy Lewis, son-in-law Steve and their three daughters Stephani, Samantha and Sydney; sisters-in-law Lorraine Collums and Virgie Jerome; nephews, Bill Proffer and his wife Jeannette, Casey Proffer, Paul Jerome, Brad Collums; nieces, Tyra Proffer, JoDee Fanelli and husband J.R., Natalie Jerome; great-nephew Keith Collums; great-nieces Amanda Church and her husband Sam, Haley Johnson, her husband Joe and their baby Lily. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend. Many will cherish his memory. Services will be Monday, June 9, 2014 at 2:00 pm FRENCH-Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Les to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517; Topeka, Kansas 66675. Please visit our online guestbook for Les at