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The Sunday Journal AlBUQlTRQUK, FEBRUARY 17, 2002 D13 GONZAI.FS- DEATHS FUfJEHALS Air Curps Gonial graduated fluie Navlgatk tkituu at ttuuu ricid, It ias in ih was CuuuuiaakattsJ a cVI It lhutttg Wuild Mar II its Served with llw JX Buudi Gruup as a NaV-IsjatorKaduj Observer la the Pacific 1 heater ua 22 ouwbe uiawuut (la December I. lMS Gur-dun BiaMlcd Jcauisa JitUU at Wadawurlh, Kansas I bey asuved Hi Lot Alantut as January, 149 where Gut dun served at a Security Inspector fur AtX, IU waa recalled tu active duly during the Kureaa conflict February, IvM and served at a career Air Force officer until retirement Got received autaeruut service deco-retiuua and cumiucadalkutis Gurdua resided HI Albuquerque fur the past 21 years. Ha was a tierual uki County Master Gardener, bcUaigcd 10 The Huuiane ikucirly uf tha lulled Slate, Alll-Busl Humane Assu. latitat uf New Mexico, 1Mb Homo Gtuup Assoc American Contract Bridg League, and MC A Survivors Include his bcluved wife ul SJ years, Jeanne, his brut her bb, wife, Nancy uf Park Ridge, Illinois, and their five sunt and families hu aucc Gene and husband. Juha Finncll and their families, brother in law and lister in law, led and Anne Helm of Topeka.

Kansas and their two daughters. Memorials may be aiade, to a charity uf choice Cremattuo has taken place and cremaina will be Interred at Its Santa re National Cemetery at I JO as. Tuesday, February 19 with the Air Force Hunuur Guard. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Meslcu. aV g.HX) bTUKiiFJt-Duruthy JIMUt' Stueber Dorothy was born oa August 26, 192S, in Saskwa, OK.

She closed her tyea here an earth, and opened them in heaven oa Wednesday, February 13, 2U12. Dorothy wat courageous, during her til year battle with cancer, and Inspired many. Slat wat a luvuig, wife, mother, grandmother, rut grandmother, and great great grancunoth er Dorothy It survived by her giving husband, Robert F. Stueber of 35 years; sua Turn Carter and wife, Jams of rover Beach, CA, daughter, Juan McGmrut and husband, Dun; son, Juno Stueber and wife, CamiUe, daughter, Janice Pollard and husband, bill ail of Albwuefque, daughter, Judy Chiado and husband, Jo of or 17 grandchildren; IS great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, and many oth er luvuig family and devoted friends, especially her dr voted friends from Quality Continuum Husptce. Her beluved sun, Roger "Date" Mar shall, loving daughter, Beatrice Key, and precious granddaughter, Amber Carter preceded Dorothy to heaven.

Dorothy converted to Catholicism on November 27, 2001, and wat a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ered the first airline disaster (TATMt Tavlur) and waa part uf Use team that lout aud dull touted pictures uf flul major newt uveal Hi every large paper Ul the 1 1 tin) day they wete take luui wuiked tur American Miuct aud Smelling to la development is! the lerlcru klust ua II pper Pccua kiver ui 1V-5, uautructuig tits IS-Biue lung ore hauling tramway and the power Uisc between ailnc aud aidl kit worked IB Various engineering capsulars tur the (AC, uu. luting Camp tnguiecr at La Vientiane, Saa Urv, Magdaiena and Albuquerque; SC3 Area tugt-neer at Grams Slid Gallup, Constructs blame 01! Ml Lngineer aud Project tnguieer fur list Albuquerque District, S. Corps uf cMiguiecrt; Supervising Field kAgineer and Ottke Lug nicer on the Garrison Dam Project. Fur the Corp, luta waa a fkaxl cuMrot specialist and led emergency flood fightt uo the Ippor Missouri and kki Grande Its; IWt and surly Ju i He Waa key player In Opera) km Sumbuund, the governments emergency project to cumhat the dit-tstrou effects ut the Great Bliuard ut I W9 that paralysed five Mate area. He was drafted by ttst Atomic Energy Cummitaiua, Ui be Resident lug nicer of tha Lniweictt Proving Grounds at y5i Subsequently, Han served at Chief of tha Cunatructiun and Opcratkma Branch of the Nevada Proving Grounds (19S2 lM) In IvM, be became project Engineer at Lot Alamos and "was responsible fur developing the water supply and ruad systems at well a certain uidividuaj facilities related to programs uf the Lot Alum at Scientific Laburatury.

Turn retired frum the AKC in and moved to Albuquerque whert he pursued his Ufcluna ntereatt Ul painting, arisen fishing and xpiunng historical suet and events New Mcitco, He was I certified weather observer for the US Weattie Service over twenty years. Tun was preceded la death by his wife, Blanche in 191, Tom it survived by brother, Fred, two titters in law, Frances and Jeanne, all of Albuquerque, two daughters, Judy MelanJer of Paltmiale, CA and Juan Vandenberg and her husband, Psrtcr of Saa Utrgo, CA, grandchildren, John, Grant, Lora Let and Joel, greatgrandchildren, Crystal, Amanda, Tyler, Vincent and Bethany of California and Sarah, Heather and Rachel of Florida; Biecaa and nephews, Chntiine, Lisa, Mary Lou, Pat, Jerry, Jay, Ginger, Susan, Janet, Don, Ann and Mark Memorial services will be held Munday, February 18, 2002, at 1000 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW, Albuquerque, 17102 In lieu of flowers, memorial contrlbutiuos may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bell Tower Fund. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE Kutnud fuik-y aiu! wife Angle uf r.vmnvillc, IN, Cclcr lixiky uf Aitnuiucrijue, NM, CUik kkrppe aud wile ft airy ul Anaidale, Ki, Scutt Kkj uf t'hiiasjti, iL, aud iJavid rUcppe uf PtHK'nii, three dines Kutilicrly Stroud aud ouahaiid kuaiy ut Avutulaie, Kni Hunu atid hustiaiid Kub uf Fayrtte, Urn, end IxlUiJ llcytna: and husband Sieve uf l'aliu dale, LA, and a pet raMu named "Hutu. Uaa a but a August ih7, IB Lyttiatt, Mississippi and aiuveti with hut family to Albuquerque, NM ai the age uf I tic grew up in the Suuth Valley kiid gtatlualnt from linirde High School in lsH)5 ban proudly served hit country twice.

Il at a Corporal in the (Jutted Stales Marine turpi aud cnt tu Vietnam lit utter served as a Ski granl IB ltd Army aud went tu Korea. Dan wo a printer by traJe who owned and oyer aictl hit own pi ml ln in Albuquerque l)a enjoyed flyuig an planet, rating nwlurcyi let aiul tars, guui- to (lie horse races, and guutilwg at ctii-aua MtHt ut all Dan eii aired nwoduig lime with tin family and ckne fi iciida. Creuialkin hot ta place and private aervlcea were held at Dans mjueat wuh tetic Mortuary on Lunuii handling trie trrangi-nieiut. tHOWlK-WlUiam 11 Crowie, 9J, a reauient of Albuquerque nut 1977, died Weduetday, February 13, 2U02. He is survived by hu daughter, Gall Downey and hiuhand, Thomas of Albuquerque; grand), Hrum Duwney and wile, Julie uf Las Vegai, and granddaughter, Erin Duwney of Alameda, CA He was pmedrd in dealh by hu wile, Be mite Cruwie, in 19K5.

Mr. t'rowle was burn and raited in Niagara Falls, NY, Its graduated from Syracuse University in I9J2 and received his Mailer degree frum The Umveraitv of Butfaki He taught Huaineat Law and Buukkeepuig fur the Niagara Kalti Schoult and then became an administrator of the Bust-was Department, He retired in December 19n9 and moved to Lantana, H. where he resided until moving to Albuquerque. He was devoted to his family and will be deeply miued by all who knew bun Services will be held Monday, February 18, 2002, 200 pm, at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper NE Ave. in the Chapel with Kev Marty Suigleterry.

officiating. Kntombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NK. Palltiearers wlU be Brian Downey, Archie Urine, Kyan Pell, Randall Partin, Donald Small and Mark Stein. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, 1101, 87108.

Arrangements by French Mor tuary, IQ.VIO Lomas Blvd NE. DELANEY-James E. Delaney, 76, died February 13, 2002. He was born Missouri and served in the US. Navy during WWII.

James retired from Farmer Brothers Coffee Company and was a member of TTOS. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Elizabeth Delaney and is survived by his wife, Virginia K. Katy Delaney; daughter, Seana Delaney, both of the family home; brothers, Dennis Delaney and wife, Ardyth, Robert Delaney and wife, Judy of Missouri; brother-in-law, Ted VonWiller and wife, Betty of Missouri; eight nieces and nephews; other family and friends who loved and will miss him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Presbyterian Hospice Unit at Kaseman, neighbors, and friends.

Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008 ESQU1BEL Alice M.

EtquibeL 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died on February 14, 2002. She it survived by her husband, Juan Esquibel of the family home; i ton, Lawrence Esquibd and wife, Diane of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Leah Becker and Travis and Alexandra Esquibel; a brother, Arturo Maestaa and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, 1 sister, Josephine Maestas of Las Vegas, NM; nephew, Ernesto Maestas and niece, Evangeline Busts-mante. Alice worked for 11 years as a Nutrition Assistant with the New Mexico State University. Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Westslde Chapel, 93O0 Golf Course Rd.

NW (3 blocks MARQl tZ-Mrs. Pvlilta S. Marques, 92, a resident uf Albuquerque paucd away un teM liar 14, 2uui Mia. la survived by Iter ttuee daug liters, Frames Martinet and husband JaSe, Hlta Marques and husband Aiuttat KI iuiie Huucitc and Mr Ltua tkrpiu, uut sua, Hubert Martjuei and wife thai krfie, grandchildren, iukluscl, KalticrutS, Jacob, fietilac, Martha, William Jr. Killoiher and I aria, 12 great giaudvhiMien, a auter la law, tliua Mai quel, tevciai niccet, cousins and friends Mrs Marques waa a member uf (he Catholic Church, pai uluuuer of Holy Family Church, a reined tchoul kacher having taught in Hat Valencia School System (or over J0 years Visitation tor Mrs Marques will Sua-day evenuig Irum 6 JO untl 7 OU la the GaboUua Memorial Chapel, luuu did Cuuit Dr SW wuh a Rotary to be recited at 7.00 iuial visllatkas will be Monday turning from 9 JU until luuuaia at Holy raimly Church, 5oJ Alritco iH with Matt of Chi in tan burial ta be celebrated at 10 00 by Father Manuel Vlera Pallhearen will be, Michael, Viilliaffl Krtsfiajher, William, Peter and Patrick Cabaldua Mortuary, lUUV Old Court ltd SW In charge ut arrangements nMAKl lNli-The family uf Dina Martinet would like to thank all their relatives and fi teuds fur their kuul eipreaaiua uf sympathy encoded lu them duruig tlseir bereavement, fur the beau-tlfui flora) tnl.ulcs and a lliectal thank you to Pattur Steve Ullbarrl, Family Worship Church, fur offictatuig the Funeral Service and the Prayer Service and to the pallbearers Gahaldua Mortuary, 1000 Old Court Dr.

SW la charge of the arrangements MCCOY The family of Ms. Emilia McCoy wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during I heir recent kiaa. Special thanks it extended to thane whom sent, cards, food, and spiritual support. Your kindness will always be remembered Funeral services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, NW. MCLAlN-lleles G.

McLain. 82. a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 13, 2U)Z She la survived by her daughter, Omnia Johimst and husband, Terry of Albuquerque: grandsons, Thad Johnson of Brlslol, VA ami brick Johnson of Albuquerque; nephew, II. Clay-tun Peterson of Denver, CO; and great-niece, Carrie Hot man and husband, Kub and great-nephew, Drew Peterson, all of Denver, CO She waa preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Ralph McLain. Mrs McLain was born in Junction City, KS to Swedish immigrants, Elmer and Ada Peterson.

She and her husband, Ralph lived in Leavenworth, KS until 19HS when they moved to Albuquerque to be near their grandsons. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Monday, February 18, 2002, at 2:00 at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. ChapcU21 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Dewey Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, rnemoiritl contributions may be made to toe Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 8420 Athlon Place NE, 87122. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. NE1SWANDER Roberta I dell, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2002. Roberta was a longtime resident, having moved to Albuquerque 19S7 with Sinclair Ou as an executive Roberts il survived by her tone Donald Dreibelbit of Denver, Colorado; her daughter Diane I.

and her hu band Richard A. Saunderson of Albuquerque, NM; her stepson Joe B. and hu wife Patricia Neiswander of Albuquerque, NM. Kenneth Neiswander, her husband, preceded her. This lady of optimism and spirit will truly be missed by all who knew her.

The family thanks the staff of Laurel View Healthcare for their thoughtful and attentive care during Roberta's stay. Interment will take place at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Robertas favourite institution, the Unity School, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065. NOKKUS-Cyntlua Ann Norkus, 31, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February ii 2002. Cynthia it the beloved mother to Justin nays Cynthia it also survived by net mother, Ctsiie Salas and Husband Ross; three brothers, Ross Patrick Salas III, Brian Salas and Kavan Salas; one aunt, Virginia Samiudo; godmother, Ann Norkus; grandmother, Cora Salas; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cynthia was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:30 until 4:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coon Dr. SW with a Rosary to be recited at 4:00 by Charlie Gallegos. A final visitation will be Monday after 11:30 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12noon by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, William Duran, Anthony Trujil-lo, Roger Mathis, Sean Sanchez, Gabe Romo, INDEX Atencio, David Baldonatlo, Daniel Broocke, Mary (Bonnell) Chandia, Peter Chilton, William Jr. Christmas, Josephine Sara Claffey, Donald Joseph. Cooley, Daniel William Crowie. William H. Delaney, James tsquibel, Alice M.

Frandsen, Robin Eve Fudge, lee Ann Ankeny Gettings, Samuel D. Gonzales, Aaron Christian Graham, Andrew "Pat" Hansen, Ronald G. Horner, Jared Jewell, Rosemarle Keith, Steven R. Luna, Eloy George Maestas. Juan I.

Marquez, Petrita Martinez, Dlna Y. McCoy, Emilia McLaln, Helen G. Nolswander, Roberta Idoll Norkus, Cynthia Ann Rafter, Florence Reyna, BrlJIda Roehl, Thomas Walsh (Tom) Romero, Lawrence B. Ryan, Robert R. Ryan, John C.

Saavedra, Ramon Sackrowltz, Sytvla Salas, Leo A. Splcer, Gordon 0. Stueber, Dorothy "Dottle" TruJIIIo, Ezeklel Juan Ullbarrl, Santana Wherrltt, Holman Rutherford Widholm, Darrell E. ATENCIO David Atencio February 12, 1964 February IS, 1992 Me Is now in God's hand) watching over his ion, Milton Jaramillb. He will ilwiyi be remembered.

Love, Mom, Did (Gilbert Virginia Atencio), ton, brothers, lister and their families. BALDONADO-ln loving memory of Daniel Baldonado. Happy Birthday! February 17, 1981 January 7, 2000 I cannot lay, and I will not lay that be If dead. He it juat awayl With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand. He hai wandered into an unknown Und and left ui dreaming how very fair it needa to be, since he lingers there.

Think of him faring on, ai dear in the love of There as the love oil Here; Think of him Kill at the tame, I say: He ii not dead he just awayl A Mast has been offered for Daniel's 21st Birthday, today at 10:45 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Always in our hearts and thoughts! Love, your family. BROOCKE Mary (Bonnell) Broocke, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Saturday, February 16, 2002. She ii survived by her ton, Irvin Broocke and wife, Phyllis of Richmond, VA; grandsons, William I.

Broocke of Bethesda, MA and David C. Broocke of Richmond, VA; great-grandson, Matthew P. Broocke of Bethesda, MA, brother, Lee Bonnell of Albu- jerque; sisters, Annie Mills of Kermit, TX and rilla Casper of lacoma, WA; and daughter-in-law, Thulora Broocke of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus "Ike" AAKON CHRISTIAN GONZAl.fcS January 11, Mil rebruaiy Ml Vou llilucJ tutu our wurtd tur unljr ahoit while, mil) fur a ummriil did you itay with us. In awing memory lad, Ittmn I Airs (jKAIIAsfAuJjew "Pal" Uatwm, 78, a paat resident ut Gallup and current resident of In-ica (are i KcliaMiiaU, puoed sway un Friday, February IV iwl He piuudly served hit country dunug 11 Pat was well known I lit volley as be owued and operated Graham brothers Feed along with hit brother, limine fur many years He waa preceded in dealh by his paiema, John aud Bcauice Gfalunu, and two brothers, bill and Lonnie Graham Pal la survived by his tlaler.

Kuaa Jean Lock hart ut Botijue harm, and one bruher, Vuwent Graham aud hit wlla. Mel lauf Bclca He la also survived by several luvuig teres, nephews, gieat nieces and great-nephews. A Viewing WlU be held oa TucsJay. 9 Jt am at The Firnt Aascmhly uf God Helen, NM wuh I Funeral Service Mluwing at luOUtua with Patlur Greg utticuling. Buiul WlU tak place afler Services at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Albuquerque, NM Kustero Funeral Home Will be handling arrangement! for the (ainlly "liANitJU- Roaald llanaea December 17, 19.11 February 2002 Ron Hansen was born in Shanghai, China, in 19J9 He waa the youngest of three brothers, all burn in Chum Hit parents, Samuel and Muuta Hansen, were lifelong hristlan Mittlonariet to China He came to California at age 1 1, just prior to the Japanese invatk of China He graduated from high school in Creaenia, California, and then from UCLA with a bachelors in Uuiic Theory and Cumpositiun in 1951.

He Jouied tha Air orce as an ufticer immediately uiwa graduation and served actively fur the nest ten years. He finished hu military carver in the Army Reserves, serving a total of tt years and tltalnuig the rank uf Lieutenant Cukmel Prior to coming tu Albuquerque, he was stationed with a helicuoier squadron at Hollomaa Air Force Bate, ills duties Included air Support fur weather letting, search and rescue, and mutlle retrieval from White Sands. He flew support when Cspt. Joseph Kittlnger jumped frum 102.800 feet near Koawtil in 1960, Kiting the record for the highest parachute Jump ever. He alto received a commendation for hit rule in rescuing survivors uf a 52 that crashed on Mount Taylor in 1961.

During his reserve duty, he con tinued to fly imatl fixed wingalrcraft, taking his children on many an impromptu flying adventure. In 191, Ron relocated hu family to Albuquerque, and obtained his Master! In Music Education from UNM. He was a choral teacher at John Adams Jr. High from 12 until 1967. After a temporary re local km to Dallas, where he received a Matters in Southwest History from SMU in he returned to Albuquerque and taught History and Civics at Del Norte High Schuol until his retirement in 1990.

Run's passions were the arts and the outdoors. He was an ardent supporter and fan of the Santa Fe Opera, Placttai Artist Series, and KNME. He volunteered on tummer work crews fur the Colorado Trail Project. He served as president on the Sierra Vista Neighborhood Association in Cedar Crest where he retired. His love of the outdoors stretched back to his youth and was a love be Instilled In each of his children.

He hiked eiteo- lively in the California Sierras and the southern Colorado Rockies. His retirement adventures included rafting the Hula-Hula River in Alaska to the Arctic Ocean, sailing from Argentina and making landfall In Antarctica, walking the Great Wall of China with his brothers and returning to their childhood home in Shanghai, and cruising the fiords and visiting 2nd cousins in Norway. In September 2001, be kad a family party of five on a hiking tour of the Italian and Swiss Alps. He became ill after returning home and wat soon dignosed with advanced stage melanoma. He was surrounded by family and loved ones during his final months.

Ron is survived by his wife of 13 years, Lila Ann Hansen; his son, Craig Hansen; two daughters, Ingrid Salomonson ana Anna Hansen-Lane; three stepsons, David, Kenneth, and Michael Leeper; and his two brothers, Gordon and David Hansen of California. He hat five grandchildren, Colter and Larkin Lane, Luke and Hope Hansen, and Danny Underwood. Services will be held at 10:00 a m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, with Pastor David Red officiating. Friends and family are invited to I Reception following the service in the Sandia Sun Room.

Private Burial will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Colorado Trail Foundation, 710 10th Street 1210, Golden, CO 80401-1022. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010. HORNER The Family of Jared A. Horner would like to say thank you to all our family and Wends who thought of us in our loss.

Thank you for all the food, flowers, cards, calls. Inve and for all the food, flowers, cards, calls, love and memories. We will take "One day at a time" to climb the ladder of life. In loving Memory. JEWELL The family of Ms.

Rosemarie Jewell wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and sympathetic during their recent loss, Special thanks is extended to those whom sent the beautiful floral tributes, cards, food and spiritual support. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral Services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW. KEITH- -tSteven R. Keith 83059 217O0 In Loving Memory of Our Wonderful Son and Brother Who Is So Deeply Missed Don, Marianne Brian, Scott, and Lori LUNA Eloy George Luna, age 66, passed away February 14, 2002 at the University of New Mexico Hospital following an illness.

George was born June 25, 1935 in Puerto De Luna, NM to the borne of Mariano and Francises O'Cana Luna. He worked as a truck driver delivering oil and gas to gas stations for many years. George married Alice Gallegos April 1, 1980. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn.

George is preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters Marcelino Luna, Vidal Luna, Mariano Luna, Josefa Sisneros, Lugar-da Saiz; brother in law Luis Saiz; and sister in law Lena Luna. Survivors include his wife Alice Luna of the family home in Vaughn; his step chil-. dren Marty O'Shea and Martha O'Shea; god sons Dante Del Curto and Lance Vicente; his godmother Maggie Alvarado; his sister Amy Luna Lucero and husband Bonifacio of Vaughn; brothers Salamon Luna and wife Manuela, Jose E. and Erlinda Luna all of Albuquerque, Jose Luna and wife Okie of El Paso; sisters in law Irene Luna of Amarillo, TX, Terry. Luna of Albuquerque, Viola Luna of Albuquerque; and his brother in law Napoleon Sisneros of Clovis.

Also surviving are 51 nephews and nieces and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be conducted on Sunday evening at 7:00 from St. Mary's Church in Vaughn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10:00 also from St. Mary's Church with Father John Jasinski officiating.

Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Vaughn. Serving as Pallbearers will be Dante Del Curto, Lance Vicente, Morty O'Shea, Mark Larranaga, Allen Larranaga, Brian Del Curto, Joseph Vicente III and Matthew Gallegos. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Gilbert Lucero, Joe Vicente, Gilbert Aguilar, George Del Curto, Norbert Archibeque, Jude Gallegos, Lorenzo Larranga, Percy Larranaga, Adolph Lucero, John Allen Sonders, George Gonzales and Tommy Marex. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St Santa Rosa (505)472-3369. MAESTAS-The family of Mr.

Juarrl. Maestas wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were to kind and sympathetic during their recent loss. Special thanks it extended to The Reverend Bill Sanchez for reciting the rosary and concelebrating the Mass; to The Reverend Anthony Bolman for celebrat- ing the Mass; to those whom tent the beautiful floral tributes, cards, food and spiritual support. Your kindness will always be remembered. Funeral Services were entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.

THE JOB FILLED! DIAL jrt Jl VI jTK ROMEKO- IN lWING MEMORY LAWRENCE ROMERO September 20; 1959-February 18, 2000 Two years have gone by since you left us to go home with the Lord. There is nut a day we dunl think of you, about the memories left behind Yesterdays gone, it slipped away, memories are varied that we cherish today. Sweet, loving moments that are so precious in timet, God given pictures of beauty Waste not one hour God has given today, soon they are memories we cherish (our way). We love and mist you. Mom, Dad.

Corrine, Steve, John PaqJ and Heather RYAN Robert R. Ryan, age 49, passed away in Albuquerque, Wednesday, February 13, 2002. He was born in Oahu, Hawaii November 17, 1952, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1963. Survivors include his sister, Patricia liars-tine and husband, Doug of Rio Rancbo; his nephew, Evan; and niece, Zarah. Private services have been held and interment will take place at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara in Rio Rancbo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes 525 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Sunrise Society is serving the family. (891-8200) RYAN Services for John C. Ryan.

75, of Rui-doso will be held at a later date. Mr. Ryan died Wednesday. February 13, in Ruidoso, He was born June 28, 1926 in Detroit, Mkhqtan. He was a retired claims agent for State Farm Insurance.

He moved to Ruidoso 3 years ago from Phoenix, Arizona and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. He is survived by three sons, Bill Ryan of Albuquerque, Tom Ryan of Kansas City, Missouri, and Rob Ryan and his wife, Kimberly of Phoenix, Arizona; and two granddaughters, Chelsea and Kirsten Ryan. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso. SAAVEDRA Mr. Ramon Saavedra, 93, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 14, 2002.

Mr. Saavedra is survived by three brothers, Joe Ssavcdra, Alejandro Saavedra and wife, Alejandra, Epumuseno Saavedra; three sisters, Antonia Pena, Emma Sangre and husband, Alcario, Conrada (Connie) Gomez and husband, Robert; his nephew, Stan Pena and wife, Barbara; his great niece, Jennifer Pena; his great nephew, Steven Pena; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Saavedra was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernesto Saavedra and Nestor Saavedra; his sister, Juani-ta Cordova. Mr.

Saavedra was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon at the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coon Dr. SW from until with a Rosary to be recited at by Deacon Charlie Johnson. Final visitation will be Monday after noon at the St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arena! from 1.00pm until with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:30 by Father Robert Landcaster.

Interment will ollow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Pena, Phillip Sangre, David Alderete, Rick Moya, Jacob Sanchez and Larry Luna. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements. SACKROWITZ-Sylvia Sackrowitz, age 88, bom October 25, 1913, passed away on February 11, 2002. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to New Mexico in 1974.

She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Later and husband, Aaron, of Rio Rancho; her son, Leonard Sackrowitz and wife, Gina, of Massapequa, NY; her sister, Ruth Lavin of Tucson, AZ; her sister Miriam Shepard of Florida; her grandchildren, Bonnie Later of Concord, CA, Jerri Lafer of Rio Rancho, David and Joshua Sackrowitz of Massapequa; and by her great-grandson, Brandon Simpson, of Concord. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a m. on Wednesday, February 20, at the Rio Rancho Jewish Center, 2009 Grande Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM. Memorial contributions can be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 800 Constitution PL NE, Ste 120, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mrs.

Sackrowitz (891-8200) SALAS The family of Mr. Leo A. Salas would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement, to Father Jaco-biak, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe, NM, celebrant of the Funeral Mass, to Deacon Ubal-do Chavez for reciting the Rosary and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Blvd. SW in charge of arrangements.

SPICER-Gordon 0. Spicer, Lt. CoL (USAF Ret.) died February 11 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque following a period of ill health. Gordon was born August 4, 1920 at Camp Dodge, Iowa, the son of William S. and Ruby Fleshman Spicer.

He attended schools in Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from LHS in 1938. Gordon received a Bachelor of General Education with honours from the Municipal University of Omaha in 1964. In 1973 be graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State College, Sonoma. In 1942 be enlisted in the Army Parish. A memorial celebration of Durothy't life, beginning with the rosary will be held Monday, I O0 at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel.

HU Univernty Blvd. NE. with Deacon Robert Cuotrerat officiating Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE In lieu of flowers, memorial contributioni may be made to Nativity of the Blesaed Virgin Mary Pi run, 9502 4th St. NW, 87114, in the mem ory of Dorothy, would greatly be appreciated. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE.

TRUJIIXO- In Loving Memory of Etekiel Juan Trujillo March 13, 1930- February 17, 1999 Three year Anniversary Grandpa, we love you and miss 'ou. Grandchildren, Adam, Ff In, and David Trujillo. UUBARRI The family of Mrs. Santana Ulibarri would like to thank all their relatives and friends for the kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes; to Father Gene Greis, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, celebrant of the Funeral Mass and to Gabriella Nieto for reciting the Rosary. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr.

SW in charge of arrangements WHERRITT Rear Admiral Holman Rutherford Whcrritt, USPH (Ret), son of David Henry Wherritt and Elizabeth Griffith was born in Chicago, IL, May 1, 1922 and passed away Thursday, February 14, 2001 He is survived by his wife, Doris D. Wherritt of Albuquerque; a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Wherritt and friend, Joanne R. Ericksen of Rochester, MN; a brother, Robert Clark Wherritt and wife, Millie and daughter, Judith Wherritt of Wichita, KS; nephew, Burton Froom and his wife, Louise Lisi and daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth of Philadelphia, PA; and nephew, George Froom of Marin, CA. He has been a resident of New Mexico for 24 years. R.A.D.M.

Wherritt received his BS degree from Tulane University in 1942, his M.D. degree from LSU in 1945, and his MPH degree from John's Hopkins University in 1954. His entire career was spent in the United States Public Heath Service (USPHS), attaining the rank of Rear Admiral. He retired November 1978. He had served 33 years in the various units of the USPHS, including the Venereal Disease Division, Hospital Division, the Indian Health Service, Medical Officer in the Coast Guard and as Regional Health Administrator.

RADM. Wherritt and his wife Doris became Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wichita, KS. RADM. Wherritt received the USPHS Meritorious and Distinguished Service Medals as well as World War II Victory, National Defense Service, American Campaign and Good Conduct Medals.

He is a member of Beta Mu, Honorary Biology Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the Association of Reserve Officers, the American Public Health Association, the American Public Health Physicians Association and the New Mexico Public Health Association. He enjoyed hiking, camping, gardening and cactus cultivation. He will be dearly missed by his wife Doris, daughter Margaret and friends. Rosary will be recited, Monday, February 18, 2002, 7:00 p.m.

at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Deacon Alex Trujillo of John XXIII Catholic Community, reciting. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in John XXIII Catholic Community officiated by Reverend Millan Garcia on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. A short Catholic Service will be conducted at the crypt The family prefers memorials to go to the American Diabetes Association, the General John Lekson Memorial Scholarship Fund (TROAAlbuquerque Chapter, PO Box 5071, 87185) or a charity of your choice.

Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WIDHOLM Darrell E. Widholm, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, M.

for 21 years, passed away on February 14, 2002. He was a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service in the NE Albuquerque area for many years. He was married to Barbara Eliefson in June 1965, who preceded him in death 17 years ago. He is survived by their three children: daughters, Kimberly Britton and husband, Russell and their children, Samantha, Andrew and Jessica, Misty Aguirre and husband, James, and their children, Morgan and Jamie, and son, Daniel Widholm.

He is also survived by his longtime companion Georgia Kelly, and many other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Memorial services will be held at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Monday, February 18, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. Sunrise SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO 'Dciivetinfi to tyw Mexico Low Cost Direct 'Burial and Cremation Services Since 1983 Two Locations To Serve You: 2111 Wyoming Blvd.

NE Albuqyeri, NM 87112 4310 Broocke in 1992 and son, Patrick Broocke in Jan-j nary 2002. Mary was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, i Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions-, may be made to Vistacare Family Hospice, 8804 Washington NE, Suite 87113 or the Alzheimer! Association, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Suite 102, 87110.

French Mortuary, 1111 Univer-i: sity Blvd. NE. I CHANDIS-Peter Chandia, age 79, a longtime i resident of Grants, NM, died February 14, 2002. Mr. Chandis was preceded in death by his son, George P.

Chandia and wife, Helen "Elaine" i Chandis. He is survived by his two sisters, Helen Dalambakit of Deerfield Beach, FL and Bessie Mavrikakia of Long Island, NY; one i brother, Harry Ovndis of Boynton Bead), FL and one goddaughter, Christina Vander Kolk of J. Stamford, CT. Peter was a restaurant owner for i 42 years and was also in the furrier business, i owning two stores. He was a Rotarian In Grants with perfect attendance for 20 years.

Among hit other accomplishments, Peter was a Past Presi-i dent of St. George Greek Orthodox Church Council, a Past President of AHEPA, a professional musician and a member of the American i Federation of Musicians. Peter loved the out- i doors, hunting and fishing. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 17, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:00 1 p.m. at Strong Thome Mortuary, HOG Coal Ave.

i SE, and from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again follow- ing the Trisagion Service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High St. SE at 7:00 p.m. i Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 i a.m.

in St. George Greek Orthodox Church with interment to follow in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal i Ave. SE are in charge of arrangements. I CHILTON-William Chilton a resident of Albuquerque for three years, passed away Feb-1 ruary 3, 2002.

Cremation has taken place and per his wishes, no services will be held. i Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959 CHRISTMAS Josephine Sara Christmas May 16, 1910 -February 12, 2002 Memorial services will pe at 6p.m. on Monday, North of Pasco del Norte.) Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 9:00 a at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr.

NW. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10 p.m. Pallbearers will be Travis Esquibel, Ernesto Maestas, Daryl Carmer, Arturo Maestas, Carlos Bustamante and Max Esquibel. French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.

Friends may visit French Mortuary on Monday from 600 p.m. until time of Rosary. FRANDSEN Robin Eve Frandsen would have celebrated her 35th birthday on February 18, 2002, but she was taken from us on February 11, 2002. She wat born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has gone on, leaving her children, Cassondra, Samantha, and Michael; former husband Mark Blomquist; stepdaughter rltt.

i.nkin.- lav f.th., Colette Jenkins; mother Jayne Frandsen; father Keith A. Frandsen, hu wife Jame and their daughter Kelly; siblings Shawn and Carolyn Frandsen, Dawn LaPlant of Albuquerque, Brett and Charlotte- LaPlant of Florida, Lana and Derek Hughes of Arkansas, Curt and Melody Mc Cloughan of Illinois, and Keith LaPlant of South Dakota. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews whose lives she hat impacted greatly through the years. She was preceded by loving grandparents Lovier and Edythe Frandsen, and Mary Elisabeth Stewart Robin loved people and was loved by many whose lives she touched. She wat a good mother and loved her children greatly.

Robin was a special person, and will be terribly missed. Her children and family have been blessed by an overwhelming amount of support from whose lives she crossed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donationi be made to Wells Fargo Keith AVRobin Frandsen Trust, acctl 1353784356. Services were held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and concern.

Thank you all so very much, www.aspenfuneral.com. FUDGE LEE ANN ANKENY-FUDGE November 17, 1956 February 17, 2001 We love y3u, we miss you. Not a day goes by, that we don't wonder why, Not a day goes by, without pain and sorrow. Not a day goes by, that your love does not give us strength. Not a day goes by, -that we don't remember your unconditional love.

Not a day goes by, that we forget your spirit and courage. Not a day goes by, that we forget how you blessed our lives. You will live on forever in our hearts. Your Loving Family GETTINGS Samuel D. Gettings, 84.

Son, husband, father, trainman, and avid fisherman. A resident of Weston, CO for the last 22 years and a 30 year resident Of Albuquergue, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 2002 in Albuquerque surrounded by hit loving family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister; and devoted wife, Josephine Marie James Gettings. He it survived by first wife, Lea Gettings; and their son, Gary Lee and wife, Shirley; two granddaughters, Vicki and Katie of Lompoc, CA; daughter, Roberta Marie; ton, James Bryon of Albuquerque; and brother, Bill and wife, Mildred ana their children of Tulsa, OK. Sam was a member of Masonic Hiram Lodge 13 A.F.

A.M. and Trinidad Lodge 128 A.F. and A.M., the York Rite Masonic Temple, the Ballut Abyad Temple, the American Legion, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Yardmaster Association, the Stonewall Community Church, the Stonewall Volunteer Fire and the Segundo, CO Senior Citizen's Center. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2002, 4:00 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

CLASSIFIED GETS -iTTiV TXSJZhSSS AJexLovato and Brian Reynolds. Gabaldon Mor- tuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements. RAFTER Florence Rafter, age 75, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 13, 2002. She was born February 10, 1927 in St. Lawrence, South Dakota.

A resident of Albuquerque since 1970, Florence was very active in the community. She was a member of Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church and Treasurer of their St. Vincent de Paul Society Chapter for many yean. Florence was also a volunteer at St. Joseph Northeast Heights Hospital.

Her character, spirit and desire to serve others is an inspK ration to us all Flo lived her life to the fullest and she will be greatly missed by her loving family and all those whose lives she touched. On February 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to Michael L. Rafter, who preceded her in death on March 4, 1984. She is lovingly remembered by her five children, Lawrence Rafter, his wife Stacy, Cheryl Britton, her husband Bob, Pamela Hoffman, her husband David, Beverly Oppedahl, her husband Gary, and Linda Cantwell, and her husband Mark. This loving grandmother of nine enjoyed spending time with Shanan, Michael, Ashley, Brittney, Kiley, Heather, Michael Austin, Davit and Stephen.

She is also survived by three brothers, Edward, Robert, and Charles; three sisters, Loretta, Rosemary and Collene; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A rosary will be recited at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Cande-laria NE, on Monday, February 18, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 10 JO a.m., also at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 8901 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111 Arrangements by French Mortuary.

REYNA The family of Mrs. Briiida would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement; for the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you to Co-Pastor Albert A. Sanchez for officiating ithe Prayer Service and the Funeral Service and to the pallbearers. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements. ROEHL Thomas Walsh Roehl (Tom), a resident of Albuquerque for the last 25 years, died Friday, February IS, 2002 at Lovelace Hospital.

Tom was born April 2, 1909 at 911 South Third Street Albuquerque, Territory of New Mexico, of Henry Charles Roehl, and Elizabeth Julia Walsh Roehl, who have been prominent families in Albuquerque since the 1880's. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in the Class of 1927. While pursuing an engineering education at the University of New Mexico, he worked as a reporter and sports editor for the Albuquerque Journal's morning and evening editions. He cov aiTertd February 18, at Grant Chapel, 7920 Claremont Ave NE in Albuquerque with wake to follow. ane wat a memoer oi ine oem nsraei messianic Congreagtion and is survived by her dauther, Amanda, and granddaughter, Lonnie Christmas.

CLAFFEY Donald Joseph Claf fey, 67, passed away on February 14, 2002 after a stay in the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. He is survived by a loving wife, Dora; daughter Cindee; a beautiful granddaughter, Selena and fiancE9 Kirbv Odenard. and Kirbv'i ton Mike: treat- grandchildren, Cruz and Andrew, all of Albuquerque. Don was retired from the US Air Force and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a life- long member of the American Legion.

Graveside services with military honors, will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 505-343- ewa. COOLEY-Daniel William Cooler, 54, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully in nit sieep ai nome eany iiiesoay morning reoru-ary 12, 2002, of congestive hearr failure following a seven year battle with a rare lung disease. He was preceded in death by hit mother Kathleen Cooley; his sister Penny Cooley Kleppe; and his ton Daniel William Cooley II.

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