CURRID, RACHAEL PHILLIPS Rachael Phillips Currid, age 75, was called home to be with her heavenly father on December 29th, 2013. She was cared for in Fort Mohave, AZ by her loving husband, John L. Currid Jr., and the help of Living Waters Hospice, LLC. Rachael was born on November 7, 1938 in Lancaster, PA. Her two brothers preceded her in death, Michael "Whitey" Phillips of Michigan and Leonard W. Phillips of Fort Mohave, AZ. Rachael is survived by her sisters, Mary Margaret Russo and Lenore Phillips Scott and brothers, William G Phillips of Danbury, CT. and Charles W. Phillips of Orange Park, FL. Rachael has four children, John L. Currid III of Harrison, TN, Kathleen C St. Clair of Katy, TX, Kevin B. Currid of Albuquerque, NM and Colleen C. Ogrodnick of Matthews, NC. Rachael has eight grandchildren, John L. Currid IV, Tamara F. Romaguera, Nicholle O. Burroughs, Kyle N. Ogrodnick, Jonathon M. Ogrodnick, Caelan A. Currid, Nathaniel J. Currid and Christina M. Currid and a great- granddaughter Riley N. Burroughs. A family funeral service is scheduled for the 1st week of April 2014. Rachael will be buried in the family plot located at St. Peters Cemetery in Danbury, CT. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Living Waters Hospice, LLC of Fort Mohave, AZ in Rachael's honor. Living Waters Hospice, LLC 4195 Hwy 68, C-902 Golden Valley, AZ 86413.
HERRERA, DAVID GEORGE Resident of Carnuel, passed on Dec. 22nd at home surrounded by family. He joined his mom Candelaria in heaven. Survived by his fiancee; two daughters; two sons; two step-daughters; eight grandkids; his dad; one sister and her husband; one nephew; exwife; and so many more family and friends. All touched by his kindness and generosity. We love and miss you so much. You can rest in peace dad. Services will be today at 9:00am at the church in Carnuel. Online guestbook at riversidefunerals.com
HASKINS, BILLIE 1929-2013 Billie Haskins, age 83, a resident of Los Chavez, NM passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She graduated from Bula High School and attended Draughon's Business College. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, George Haskins; parents, A.D. and Ella Vest Hallford; brother, A.D. Hallford Jr.; sister, Inez Butler; and grandson, Jordan Fought. Billie is survived by her daughter, Jean Fought and Phillip Padilla; son, Jerry Haskins; grandchildren, Chris Fought, Kyle Fought, Eric Fought and wife, Jennifer, Matthew Haskins, Andrea Lovelace, Dustie Atkinson, and Kori Sparks; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Carl Hallford; sister, Betty Richardson; and special friends, Sue Eastman, Mike Eastman, Maria Barajas and Rhonda Castleberry. A Graveside Service will be at Terrace Grove Cemetery on Friday, January 3, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Boyd Morerod officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris, Eric and Caleb Fought, Skyler Holcombe, Dustie Atkinson, Kori Sparks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Fought, Matthew Haskins, and Andrea Lovelace. Sign Billie's online tribute at 
GRIEGO, MICHAEL J., Age 55, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013. He is survived by Adelita, his wife of 30 years; his two sons, Michael Jr. and Patrick; his parents, Phil and Gloria Griego; sisters, Phyllis Keller and husband, George: Nancy Gallegos and husband, Mike, and daughters, Michelle and Melissa; Phillip and Estevan Griego, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Kear; and brother, Charles Griego. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother, and son who was a friend to all. He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, the Olympics, and spending time with family and friends. His smile and laugh were constant which he shared with everyone. He was co-owner of Instrument Service Labs and loved his work. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at French - Westside. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Church., 4020 Lomas Blvd NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Michael Griego at 
GERARD, FORREST JOSEPH Forrest Joseph Gerard passed away on December 28, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on January 15, 1925 on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. He is a citizen of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. Gerard is survived by Kay, his wife of 65 years; daughters Patricia, Margaret, Rebecca and Jennifer; and son Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Gerard Sr. and Rose Douglas Gerard; and siblings Frederick Jr., Charles, Mary, Hazel, Lyda, James, and John. Gerard is highly respectedrevered by manythroughout Indian Country and federal government circles because of the leadership role he played in empowering tribal communities through the transformation of federal Indian policy. In fact, it is not possible to have an informed conversation regarding Native American issues such as self-governance, self-determination, health and education without his name being prominently mentioned. After graduation from Browning High School in 1943, Gerard enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp and served with the 15th Air Force in southern Italy where he flew 35 missions as an engineer and gunner. He returned from military service in 1945 and earned a bachelor's degree in 1949 from what is now the University of Montana. Gerard entered public service with the Montana State Department of Public Instruction and advanced into positions with the Montana Tuberculosis Association and Wyoming Tuberculosis and Health Association. In 1957 he moved on to Washington, D.C. where he became the tribal affairs officer for the newly created Indian Health Service. After being selected for a coveted Congressional Fellowship in 1966, he moved to Capitol Hill and worked on Indian issues first with Rep. Al Ullman from Oregon and later for Senator George McGovern from South Dakota. He then served as the legislative liaison officer in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and as Director of the Office for Indian Progress at the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. In 1971 Gerard became a professional staff member on the U.S. Senate's Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. It was in this post that Gerard drafted some of the most significant pieces of legislation in the 20th century, including the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, the Indian Financing Act and the Indian Health Care and Improvement Act. In 1976 he established a lobbying firm to represent tribal interests in the federal arena. In 1977 President Jimmy Carter nominated him to be the first Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs. He was confirmed by the Senate and served until 1980 when he returned to private lobbying practice in Washington, D.C. Many prominent professional people proudly refer to Gerard as their mentor and credit him with having been a major influence in their lives. Gerard was the subject of the book, The Last Great Battle of the Indian Wars that chronicled his contributions to history. In 1992 he and Kay moved to Albuquerque, and enjoyed their time with family and friends, cultural activities, traveling, and all the beauty of New Mexico. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 3, 2014, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the United Tribes Technical College at www.my.uttc.edu or the National Museum of the American Indian at www.nmaistore.si.edu. Please visit our online guestbook for Forrest at 
COX, WANDA LEOLA PROCTOR Wanda Leola Proctor Cox, age 81, a resident of Peralta, passed away on Monday, December 30th. She was a member of Bosque Farms Church of Christ, and Foxey Ladies Bowling League. Wanda was a very creative person. She loved writing poetry, gardening, canning, sewing and bowling. Most of all she was very family oriented. Her life lessons will be treasured through future generations. Wanda was truly loved and will be dearly missed. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Wayne M. Cox; her parents, Elvy and Martha Proctor; daughter, Colleen Cox; son, Melvin Cox; her two sisters, Louise Fulgham, and Nettie Watson, all of Peralta. She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Gladwell; daughters, Wayneen Cox, Arleen Hines and husband Courtney, Bonnie Faye Smith and husband, Randy; and son, Donald Wade Cox, all of Peralta; seven loving grandchildren; thirteen great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ. Services will be held at Bosque Farms Church of Christ, 1635 Bosque Farms Blvd, beginning with a viewing on Friday January 3rd from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 4th, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Terrace Grove Cemetery in Belen, following the service. Pallbearers are Ronnie Smith, Jason Solano, Aaron Ashley, Robert La Fountain, Ed McLain and Terry Cox. Honorary pallbearers are June McClellan, Janet McLain, Jackie Ashley, Brandy Solano, Amanda La Fountain, Candice Hardman, Andy Miles, and Tony Chavez.
BOROVIK, THERESA ANN Age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands, Daniel Borovik and Arthur "Gordon" Venting. Ann's memory will be cherished by her daughters, Elizabeth Borovik, of Seattle, WA, Julie Borovik, of Grants Pass, OR; sisters, Christine (Larry) Van Lerberghe, of East Moline, IL, Susan Eveland, of Moline, IL, Patricia (Robert) Stoner, of Cary, NC, and several nieces and nephews. Her memory is also cherished by her four legged furry companion, Mac. Ann received a Nursing degree from Presbyterian-St.Luke College of Nursing in 1963 and a Associates degree of Liberal Arts. Ann went on to have many careers including a nurse, financial planner, postal employee and car sales person. Ann loved dogs and was a longtime supporter of animal rescues and shelters. She also was a supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project. Ann was born and raised in Moline, IL and lived many places in her life, but identified the Southwest as her home. She loved to dance and was an avid reader. A visitation will be held at 9:45 am, the Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM, with the Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 am, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Ann's honor to a local animal shelter. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
ZUZIELA, JOSEPH 1933 - 2014 Joseph Zuziela "Joe Shell", age 80, a resident of Rio Communities, passed away on Wednesday, January 1st. He was a loving husband and father, who served honorably during the Korean War. He was an avid poker player, and will always be "King of Our Hearts". Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Fred Zuziela; mother, Rose; and sisters, Evelyn, and Louise. He is survived by his beloved wife Theresa of 43 years; daughters, Joanny, Diane, Laura, and Annette; grandchildren, Tammy, Natasha, and David; great-grandchildren, Alex, Alyssa, and MaKayla; sister, Barbara and husband Benny; and companions, Precious and Rocky. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at 
WESTON, LOUISE MARIE Louise Marie Weston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Michael Saul Weston; sibling Anthony Paul Casalta; son Steven Paul Weston; her daughter Marlow Ida Koprivnikar; and her granddaughter Jadyn Louise Koprivnikar. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul Dominick Casalta and his wife Ida, and siblings Paul Jr. Casalta and Bernard Anthony Casalta. Louise was born February 11, 1947 in Flushing NY, and graduated from Flushing High School. She was a secretary and switchboard operator at the New York City Traffic Department. She went on to attend Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Psychology. She then attended University of Missouri in Saint Louis where she earned her Doctor of Psychology Degree. After spending a year as a Human Factors Engineer at McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company, she was hired by Sandia National Laboratories where she worked for thirty years as an analyst in nuclear safeguards and human reliability. She retired in 2008. Louise was a woman of faith and family. She was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
SPURLOCK, RONALD S. Age 62, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, Veteran of the U.S. Navy and recently retired from Intel, died Thursday, December 26, 2013. He is survived by his children, Ryan and wife, Becky Spurlock, Derek, Amy and Benjamin Spurlock; grandchildren, Austyn Quiggle, Emily and Joshua Spurlock; brother, Denny and wife, Dee Spurlock; and sister, Donna Sink. Friends may visit FRENCH-Westside on Sunday, January 5, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at FRENCH-Westside. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Ronald at 
SPIDELL, EVERETT DULANEY, LCDR, US NAVY (RET) Age 85, a longtime resident of Jemez Springs, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. Born April 27, 1928 in Prescott Arizona, he is survived by his loving wife of 65 yrs, Rhoda Elizabeth; his two sons and their wives Everett Dee and ShaoMei Spidell, Gary Lee and Kathe Spidell; his two daughters and their husbands Rhonda and John Whitley, Terri and Randy Pearson; his grandchildren Jake and Jenny Quicksall, Betsy Quicksall and Sean Spidell and his great-granddaughter Abby Quicksall. Everett was a WWII Vet and a retired Naval Officer who moved through the ranks due to his clever inventions and in every walk of life he was a "problem solver." A Memorial Service will be held at Jemez Springs Presbyterian Church on Sunday January 5th at 2:00 pm and on Tuesday, January 7th at 3:00 pm sharp he will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors.
SHIPMAN, SARAH JANE Age 69, a life-long resident of New Mexico, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She is survived by son, Randy (Anita) Shipman of Chandler, AZ; son, Russell Shipman of Odessa, TX; son, Jimmy Lee (Stephanie) Shipman of Aurora, CO and daughter, Marlene Bruce of Albuquerque, NM; grandsons, Tyler Shipman, Travis Bruce, Aaron Shipman, and Newton Maddox; granddaughters, Melinda Zamora, Nicole Bruce, and Ashley Shipman; two great-grandchildren, Celeste and Kaily Zamora; sister, Kathryn Abeyta and brother, Leo Vigil; father-in-law, Herman Harper and numerous other family and friends. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Marlan Shipman and her parents, Frank and Leila Mae Vigil. Sarah was born and raised in Tucumcari, NM. She and her husband owned and operated KT Jewelers for 25 years. She loved animals and crafts. Sarah was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Shipman, Russell Shipman, Jimmy Lee Shipman, Travis Bruce, Aaron Shipman and Tyler Shipman. Friends may visit Friday, January 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas, Please visit our online guest book for Sarah at 
SAIZ, MARGARET 1/4/34 - 1/8/13 Today is your 1st birthday in heaven above. It is also full of memories, happiness and tears, of all the birthdays we shared throughout the years. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Chuca, Mom, Grandma and Nana Margaret. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. Love, Your Family
ROY, EDWARD M. Age 85, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Imlay City, MI on February 27, 1928, to Henry and Gertrude Nolen Roy. Edward served in the Merchant Marines before joining the Marines. He worked at the Naval Air Warfare Center at China Lakes, CA where he retired after 39 years of service. He moved to Socorro, NM in 1984 and went to work for New Mexico Tech from 1986 to 1998. He was instrumental in the development of several energetic materials. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Lyle Spencer; brothers, Henry Roy, Ervin Roy, and William Roy; sister, Roseanna. Edward is survived by his daughter, Rochelle Fulton; son, Danny Roy; grandchildren, Matthew Fulton and wife, Holly, Angela Fulton, and Andrew Fulton and wife, Haley; great-grandchildren, Bryant and Harper Fulton; his brother, John Roy; numerous nieces and nephews and a close family friend, Lazaro Acevedo and his wife, Patsy. Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 1:00 PM at the Daniels Family Funeral Services-Socorro Chapel, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM. Interment to follow at the Socorro Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Roy, Matthew Fulton, Andrew Fulton, Lazaro Acevedo Jr., Isaiah Acevedo, and Adrian Morris. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
ROMERO, DAVID L. Age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, 12-29-2013 after a battle with cancer. He graduated from Valley High in Albq. He served in the Navy from 1964 - 1968 during the Vietnam War. He also worked for the Albuquerque Fire Department for several years. David was respectful, humble, and kind. He devoted several recent years to learning the bible with an aspiration of getting closer to God. He selflessly loved and cared for both his parents during their final years. He is survived by daughters, Barbara Romero and Christian Romero; brothers Art, Vic, Mike, and Dean; as well as many other loving family members and friends. David was preceded in death by his brother Kenny Romero; father Arthur Romero; and his mother Mary Palladini Romero. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, located at 1100 Louisiana Blvd Albuquerque, NM on Sunday January 5th, 2014 from 12:30-3pm. David was loved and respected by many, and he will be greatly missed.