MARINER, JOE ASA Joe Asa Mariner, 90--soldier, scientist, musician, husband, and father--died peacefully at his home in Los Alamos, N.M., on June 10, 2014, surrounded by family. Mariner, who had lived in Los Alamos for 57 years, was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Jacksboro, Tenn., the son of George Washington Mariner and Nora Katherine Queener Mariner. He graduated from Jacksboro High School as valedictorian in 1941. He was in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, during World War II, serving in the New Guinea and the Philippines. After the war, he studied at the University of Tennessee -Knoxville, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in medical science, chemistry, and physics. In 1955, he earned a doctorate from Northwestern University in Chicago. Subsequently, he took graduate courses in radiochemistry, advanced analytical chemistry, and computer science at the University of New Mexico -Los Alamos. During his career, he worked in high-level scientific positions in Illinois, Tennessee, and New Mexico. His longest period of employment was as a staff member at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he worked from 1958 through 1971. Science, however, was only part of his world. He began studying guitar at the age of 7 and gave his first performance at age 10. While he was in the Army, he gave concerts in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. In 1964, he was selected from among hundreds of applicants to attend the first U.S. master class of Spanish virtuoso classical guitarist Andres Segovia at Berkeley, Calif. He played with Chet Atkins, Flatt & Scruggs, Ferlin Husky, Roy Acuff, and other noted musicians from the Nashville area. He taught many, many people in Los Alamos, sharing with them his skill and his love of guitar. He was asked to do music for the movie "A Gunfight," starring Johnny Cash and Kirk Douglas (a movie filmed at the J.W. Eaves Ranch near Santa Fe), and his sons James and Ron were selected for parts in the movie. His family remembers him as a very special person, "a loving husband, father, and friend of many, known for his sharp intellect and wide-ranging interests as well as his kindness to everyone. He had a great love for music, reading, poetry, and, most of all, playing his guitar. He was also active in his community. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Military Order of World Wars, Franklin E. Miles Chapter, in Los Alamos; he was a member of the local Republican Party; he and his wife were active together in the Santa Fe Opera Auxiliary; and he frequently accompanied her at events of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, where she is a long-time member. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, George Thomas Mariner, and his sister, Martha Louise (Lucy) Mariner Teague. He is survived by Mary Louise (Hunter) Mariner, his wife for 67 years. They renewed their vows at the United Church in Los Alamos a few months before his death. He is also survived by his sons, Joe Asa Mariner Jr., James Addison Mariner, and Ronald Maurice Mariner; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at noon on Tuesday, June 17th at the Jacksboro, Tenn., Baptist Church. Mariner will be buried in the Jacksboro Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 1 p.m., at the United Church in Los Alamos. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Visiting Nurses of Los Alamos, N.M., the United Church of Los Alamos, N.M., the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro, Tenn., or the Jacksboro Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all the friends and professionals who helped during Mariner's final days. Memorial and funeral service arrangements are being handled by Berardinelli Family Funeral Service in Santa Fe, N.M., and by Cross-Smith Funeral Home in LaFollette, Tenn. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at:
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FARINA, ANTHONY Happy Birthday 6-13-1915 to 6-04-2013 We can no longer see you with our eyes or touch with our hands but we will always feel you in our hearts forever. We love you, Gloria and Family.
ERBERT, VIRGIL Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2014. He is survived by his children, Constance Romero and husband, John, Sandy Ricci and husband, Jamie, Vickie Grebe and husband, Dick, and Gaylen Erbert and wife, Beth; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Erbert in 2006; great-grandson, Tyson Healy; and brother, Clarence Erbert. Virgil was born in 1924 in Ellis, KS and after graduation from high school, entered the United States Navy where he proudly served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. After his discharge, he started his own business in Hays, KS, Erbert Electric Machinery. He also attended Ft. Hays State College and received his BS in Physics and Mathematics. On the day of graduation he was hired by Sandia Laboratories where he worked for over 30 years until his retirement. Virgil was a member of MENSA and had many patents for scientific inventions. He continued to be active, even in later years. Virgil enjoyed his workshop, reading books, playing the piano and working on scientific projects and formulas. We will never forget his quick wit, easy going personality, dry sense of humor, and positive attitude. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Virgil's name to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Virgil at 
CHINISCI, MARISA M. Marisa (Giuntoli) Chinisci passed away on June 7, 2014 in Denver, CO. She was born in Montecatini Terme, Italy and came to the United States in 1947. She moved from Chicago and made Albuquerque, New Mexico her home in 1949. In December 2012, she went to live in Denver. She was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by three sons, Robert (Michelle) of Denver, CO, Richard (Georgia) of Denver, CO and Frank (Gigi) of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 4020 Lomas Blvd NE. Interment will be held at Gate of Heaven cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd NE. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 or Alta Mira, 1605 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 
PISTO, ROBERT ROCCO Robert Rocco Pisto March 13, 1921 - June 6, 2014 Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, NM, with family at his side, on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. At age 93, we can simply say "natural causes." Bob was born in Cambria, Wyoming, the eldest of Tony and Grace Pisto's five children. He lived briefly in Sheridan before his family settled in Gebo, where he remained through high school. He attended Gebo High and later Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis, graduating in 1939 as class Salutatorian. During the Great Depression, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, fighting coal fires and sending his earnings home to help his family. He attended the University of Wyoming for two years before joining the Army Air Corps as a Second Lieutenant. He piloted B-24 bombers for the remainder of WWII, flying missions over northern Germany and earning the EAME Air Medal with two campaign stars. He remained in the Air Force Reserve until 1970, retiring with the rank of Major. Bob completed his civil engineering degree after the war and married the love of his life, Margaret Elizabeth Laird, in December 1947. He was a lifetime member of Sigma XI and the Elks Club and was active in Rotary and other civic organizations. Bob and Margie had two children, Laird Anthony Pisto (wife Julie Bauer Pisto) of Gig Harbor, WA and Helen Denise Pisto, of Albuquerque, NM and two much loved grandchildren, Kirsten Marie Pisto of Ballard, WA and Anthony B. Pisto of Chehalis, WA. He is predeceased by his wife of nearly 50 years, Margaret, brother David Pisto, and sisters Mary Lou Harbicht and Helen Cabre. He is survived by his children, grandchildren and beloved brother Wayne Pisto, also of Albuquerque. Bob's sense of family included every Pisto in this country and Italy, as well as Margie's extensive clan of Lairds, Hayes and numerous kissing cousins. Bob was close to his mother-in-law, Viva Laird, her brothers Buster & Lourie Hayes and Margie's siblings, of whom Eloise Shaw (Worland, WY) is the sole survivor. He was absolutely considered a member of Herm and Lil Bauer's family (SLC, UT) as well. Bob was a land surveyor and licensed civil engineer, working on transmission lines, power plants, dams, nuclear facilities and a variety of projects in the Western states, Alaska and Canada. Bob and Margie had homes (and lots of parties) in Casper, WY, Quesnel, BC, Salt Lake City, UT, Richland, WA and Idaho Falls, ID before retiring and moving to Albuquerque to concentrate on golfing and gardening. He made life-long friends in every town and on every project, notably those he designated "The Big Job." Bob and Margie shared a joy for life and participated to the fullest. To watch them dance together was enthralling - and made you believe in forever love. They golfed for fun and with passion. Both won tournaments, shot several holes-in-one and were members of many country clubs, including Casper Country Club, Willow Creek Country Club, Idaho Falls Country Club, and Tanoan Country Club. They played golf throughout the US, Canada and Northern Europe. Bob golfed regularly through age 91 and thought it was sissy to use a cart. He listened to every Wyoming Cowboys broadcast except when attending games in Laramie. He eventually came to forgive his children for not choosing the University of Wyoming. Bob loved to drive the vast open stretches of the American West and could tell you to the minute the time it would take to drive between any two points - and the best places to stop for pie along the way. In his youth he spent entire summers roaming the Big Horn Mountains, fishing, hiking, camping and exploring. His love of the outdoors lasted his entire life. He passed his considerable drawing skills along to his granddaughter Kirsten, and his gardening skills to his grandson Tony. He was a friend and mentor to generations of kids, those in the family and those in the neighborhood. He had a great sense of humor, and was known to invest hours pulling off practical jokes on friends and family. Many have not fully recovered to this day. Following cremation in Albuquerque, a big party and celebration of Bob's life will take place later this summer in Thermopolis, WY, where he will be buried alongside his lifelong love and best friend Margie. Remembrances may be made to the University of Wyoming Foundation, or any charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Bob's many caregivers and especially his hospice team from Advantage Home Care & Hospice who all provided tremendous support over his final months. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at 
MCKILLIP, JOHN DAVID Age 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, died June 10, 2014. He is survived by his spouse of 71 years, Marylin "Lin" Janice McKillip, age 91, of Albuquerque; children, Georgia Marchbanks and husband, Craig of Tampa, FL, Jennifer Kaiser of West Hollywood, CA, Brian Kilcup and wife, Brenda of Corrales, NM, Glen Kilcup and wife, Clara, of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Charmayne Kilcup, Alexis Marchbanks, Cameron Kilcup, Sean Marchbanks, Cailyn Kilcup, Emma Kilcup, and Madeleine Kilcup. A beloved father and husband, John "Jack" was a veteran of the China-Burma-India Campaign of WWII and Korean War. Jack was a kind and caring man who always thought of others first, e.g., he would try to assist you even during times he really needed help himself. He also uplifted and inspired others. While a teacher in CA for most of his career, he was also an enlisted man and later a Captain in the Army, a prune farmer, a sailor, an adventurous traveler an investor, and an accomplished ballroom dancer. He loved to discover new places and meet new people, from Stonehenge to the Greek Isles. Locally, Jack and Lin could often be found dancing on a Sunday afternoon at the Mountain View Club at Kirtland AFB. Although Jack lost his eyesight in recent years, he never complained. He was always a joy to be around and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Services will be held Monday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH -Wyoming. Interment will follow on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Jack at 
HENRIQUEZ, JOYCE ELIZABETH CLAIRE ARCHER Joyce was born on March 16, 1923 in Toronto, Canada to Cyril and Ida Archer. Much of her childhood was spent in Vancouver, Washington, and Northern California. She and her sister, Lois were talented singers and dancers and performed in nightclubs in San Francisco during WWII. It was there that she met the love of her life, George Henriquez, a lieutenant in the US Air Force. They married in 1944 and traveled from base to base: Florida, Mississippi, Albuquerque, Denver, England, California, and back to Albuquerque when George retired. One of her proudest achievements was becoming a naturalized American citizen. During that time, she learned to cook, making favorite dishes of arroz con pollo, garbanzo bean soup, and coffee pie. Joyce also became expert in sewing, knitting, embroidery, and crocheting, talents she passed on to her daughter. She taught knitting and was buyer-manager of the knitting department at Fedway for several years. Later, she took up beading and created many extraordinary pieces of jewelry and beaded clothing. She assisted George in the making of his jewelry by helping him cast his silver najas and by stringing the necklaces he made. During the 70's and 80's, Joyce (with George) produced and directed two arts and crafts shows annually. She loved animals, especially cats; she will be missed by those kitties, especially Pretty Girl, Pepe, and Ivory. She grew beautiful orchids and loved butterflies and hummingbirds. She was a strong woman, surviving heart problems, breast cancer, and a stroke. Joyce was an elegant beautiful lady who read voraciously, who always had an opinion about politics and who loved her family fiercely. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, George; her parents; and her sister. She is survived by her daughter, Leah and her husband, Mark Ready. She will be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with George. Please join us for a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Monroe's Restaurant on Osuna (between San Mateo and San Pedro). She will be greatly missed. Please visit our online guestbook for Joyce at 
FOWLER, EDNA VALVERDE Age 89, of Los Ranchos, Albuquerque, NM passed away June 4, 2014 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her beloved granddaughter, Amy Fowler; her two great-grandsons, Aiden and Ayrryk Lester of El Paso, TX; her sisters, Irma Tena-Peter of Mentone, CA and Leota Romero of Cimarron, NM; and several nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her son, Keith Fowler; father, Patricio Valverde, Sr.; mother, Amy Valverde; sisters, Doris Medina, Marcella Fratzola, and Verne Gonzales; and brothers, Patricio Valverde, Jr. and Elvin Valverde. Edna was born into a family of New Mexico homesteaders and ranchers on April 21, 1925 in Trementina, NM and grew up in the Las Vegas area. She was part of a longtime New Mexico family dating back to the 17th century. She started work in public service right after high school and devoted her life to it not only through her paid employment but also in her many varied volunteer activities. From an early age, she was truly a citizen of the world. A Memorial Service will be celebrated for Edna on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church or the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. To view the complete obituary, please visit 
CHAPMAN, EILEEN GARRITY Age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Saturday, June 7, 2014. She is survived by loving husband of 58 years, Earle R. Chapman; her children, Joni L. Lloyd (Jerry) and Renee E. Davis (Ron); grandchildren, Jennifer M. Cary (Jason), Judd T. Lloyd, Kaila Davis and Sean Davis; and many sister and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents, Delos and Madeline Garrity and her brother, Eugene Garrity, preceded her in death. Eileen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Eileen was active in the Republican Party, and was an avid fan of auto racing. Rosary will be recited Sunday, June 15, 2014, 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 16, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2621 Vermont NE, with Msgr. Voorhies as celebrant. Innichment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Eileen requested donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 
BECKLEY, PHILIP W. Philip Wesley Beckley Age 66, passed away May 30, 2014 at Heart Hospital in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by parents, Philip W. and Vivien Beckley of Boerne, Texas. Philip is survived by four children, Wesley Charles Beckley and Ian Philip Beckley of Albuquerque, Philip Ernst of Arizona, and Jenny Ernst of Ohio; two sisters, Laura and Holly; and many relatives scattered throughout the Southwest. Phil attended middle and high school in Albuquerque and competed in various sports, including football and track and field at Albuquerque Academy and Highland High School. Phil maintained a life-long interest in athletics, and was accomplished in flying, skiing and downhill racing, tennis, cycling, and fishing. The mountains were Phil's element, and he was quick to take up activities that involved being outdoors under his beloved "blue New Mexico skies." A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date.
WOOD, CLIFFORD EUGENE III Clifford Eugene Wood III passed away on 6/12/14 peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. Gene grew up in Lubbock, Texas and moved to Albuquerque 50 years ago to take his first job in investment banking. Gene was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and a lifelong American Patriot. Gene was an Entrepreneur and founded or was an owner of numerous businesses in the local area including Solar Age, Freedom Phone, Aegis, Titan Technologies and several bars and restaurants. He was one of the original owners of the Downs at Santa Fe and was a former owner of the "Stadium Club" at the Dukes baseball stadium. Gene was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing in many golf tournaments with his father and later his friends. Gene was one of the charter members of the Rio Rancho Golf and Country Club and helped start the Charlie Pride Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise money for cancer research. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Tex and Joyce Wood; and his sister Lou Ann Hicks. He is survived by his wife of more than 13 years, Judy Wood; his children, Melissa Wood, Amy Wood Hayes, Russell Wood, Mandy Wood, Richard Trudeau, Julie Ann Guitard, Laura Kay Sokora, Matt Hayes, Pat Guitard, and Bernadine Trudeau; his former wife, Paula Wood; his niece, Kay Hamm and her husband, Mike Hamm and children, Max and Cooper Hamm; his sister-in-law, Ann Berger and husband Max Berger; and his grandchildren, Rachael Mary Guitard, Christopher James Wood, Kathryn Joyce Wood, and Alexandra Kay Wood. A viewing will be held at French Funeral Home on Monday June 16th. Services will be held at French Funeral Home 10500 Lomas Bld. N.E. Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday June 17th at 10:00am with graveside services to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Russell Wood, Richard Trudeau, Pat Guitard, Maj. Gen. Jack Sheppard USAF Ret, Lt. Col. Mel Utley US Army Ret, Brig. Gen. George Treadwell US Army Ret, and Andy Frias. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Gene Wood's honor to Children's Hope, a non-profit company that his daughter Melissa Wood is a founder of. Children's Hope offers residential care and treatment for children that have been severely abused and are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Children's Hope,518 Ave. H, Levelland, TX 79336. Please visit the online guestbook for Gene at 
VIGIL, SONYA AND FRANK Sonya, age 45, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 and her husband Frank Vigil, age 41, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014, both as a result of a motorcycle accident they were involved in. Sonya was born in Torreon, Mexico and Frank was born in Albuquerque, NM and both were residing in Rio Rancho, NM. They loved their families very much and enjoyed riding their Harley together. Sonya was preceded in death by her sister, Yolanda Medina. They are survived by their loving children, Ross Vigil, Yolanda Vigil and Chantel Lujan of Rio Rancho, NM; their precious grandchildren, Isabella Paquin and Andres Vigil. Sonya is also survived by her loving parents, Antonio and Maria Medina; her siblings, Jose, Manny, and Vicente Medina, Martha Santillanes and husband Rick; and other numerous relatives and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Sarah Vigil. He is also survived by his sister, Eva Vigil and husband Leon; niece Alexis; nephews Angelo and Steven; his paternal grandmother, Rosana Vigil; and other numerous relatives and friends. Sonya and Frank will be greatly missed by their loving families, as well as by those whose hearts they touched. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 Fourth St., NW, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Service of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. also at the Church. Sonya's Interment will be on Friday following the Services at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM. Frank's Interment will be on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the San Rogelio Cemetery in Ojo Feliz, NM. A Memorial Fund for their children has been set up with any Wells Fargo Bank, under Sonya and Frank Vigil Memorial Fund. To sign Sonya's and Frank's guest book or to express your condolences, please visit