OBITUARIES ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 C4 On the web New Mexico news at ABQjournal.com Francis Hail Van Buskirk Karen Gottstein Bataan Survivor One of Last in N.M. Columnist Met the Challenge held at 10:30 a da my. at SF at iursrt- Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle NE. Born in San Francisco, Gottstein grew up in GOTTSTEIN: the city's Wrote under Haight-Ash- bury district pen name Karen Stone and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, said her brother, Adam Gottstein. "Karen was among the first 'ecologists' and, frustrated with the lack of courses being offered, she developed her own environmental studies program," he wrote to the Journal.
"As a longstanding member of the Sierra Club, this was just the beginning of a life of social justice causes that she took up and moved forward." Gottstein became an avid backpacker, taking many trips to the Sierra-Nevada range and enjoyed the outings the Journal in one of her first columns, pointing out that she could not get her wheelchair through the revolving door at the main lobby." She pointed out that an adjoining door was of no use either, because a person in a wheelchair couldn't hold it open to enter, Harmon said. "Within days, the publisher had an automatic door opener installed for his feisty columnist and everyone else arriving by chair," Harmon said. "Karen had a will to live that was much stronger than her frail body," Harmon said. "She passionately wanted to live her life to the fullest and in spite of great obstacles, she did." Gottstein's columns were eventually converted into chapter form. Her book "Awakening to Disability: Nothing About Us Without Us" (Volcano Press), was published by her mother, Ruth.
Karen Gottstein is survived by her mother, Ruth, and her two brothers, Dan and Adam. camps. "I really can't think of a Bataan veteran that didn't buckle down and do what for three years we said we wanted to do settle down, get married, raise a family and educate our kids," Van Buskirk said in a 1985 interview with The New Mexican. After his return to New Mexico after the war, Van Buskirk married and had five children. He worked in construction until retiring in 1984.
Van Buskirk was born April 1, 1921, on a ranch near Texico on the Texas-New Mexico state line. He graduated in 1939 from Santa Fe High School. He was 19 when he joined the predecessor of the New Mexico National Guard and was sent to the Philippines with the 200th Coast Artillery. Van Buskirk once said that he was assigned to cook at some of the four squalid prison camps where he was held, but there wasn't enough food. "I was feeding 1,300 skeletons a day," he said.
Writer, who had MS, gave voice to people with disabilities BY LLOYD IMOLA Journal Staff Writer Karen Gottstein, who wrote a column for the Journal about disabilities under the pen name Karen Stone, has died. The 62-year-old city resident, who suffered from multiple sclerosis, died Feb. 11. Gottstein wrote a twice-amonth column for the Journal titled "Meeting the Challenge" from the late 1980s until 1999. The piece had a great following among readers, said former Journal Trends editor Tom Harmon, who edited the work.
"I would get phone calls if her column failed to appear and phone calls if it did," Harmon said. "She was provocative, writing about the challenges she and others faced as they lived to the fullest with their disabilities." A memorial service will be DEATHS FUNERALS INDEX Abeyta, Felix Block, Sherri Logan Brady, Laura Ann Breen, Diane Bush, Mary C. Chavez, Bernardo Coffelt, Junior Walter Creek, Hazel Mary De Herrera, Syria Duckett, Janet Roberta Edwell, Cristino Sr. Esquibel, Ivan Garcia, Rafael M. Gibson, Michael W.
Heideman, William J. Horcasitas, Nan Hunter, Mary Ann Laird, Clifford E. Lang, Helen L. Lopez, Josephine L. Lopez, Ramona F.
Lucero, Alice Ramona Martinez, Larry Moe, Johnny B. Morgan, Brent K. Padilla, Erminio Patterson, Robert Rex Rogers, Mary Ella (Hoffman) Seyburn, Alyce Goldblatt Strange, James Stevens Tafoya, Stella L. Mown, Arsenio Wadley, Marsha Louise ABEYTAFelix Abeyta, 55, died Monday. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Chavez; sons: Adam, Damien, Gabriel, and stepson: Dominic; brothers: Gilbert Abeyta and wife, Dorothy; Bernie, Frank, Eloy and Rick Abeyta; sisters: Margaret Montano and husband, Waldo; Patsy Herrera, Jenny Cruz and husband, Margo; Dorothy Montano and husband, Gilbert; Sandra Abeyta; Helen Sedillo and husband, Salomon; Vivian Moya and husband, Jerry; Ophelia Chavez and Tina Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Rosary will be Thursday, 7:00 p.m. in the Reflection of Life Chapel (Washington and Cutler NE). A Life Celebration Mass will be Friday at 9:00 a.m. at the Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin St SW followed by a Burial at Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Abeyta, Damien Abeyta, Anthony Abeyta, Eloy Abeyta, Jonathon Abeyta, and Gary Martinez.
The Salazar family at REFLECTIONS Funerals Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777 www.ReflectionofLife.com BLOCK Sherrill Logan Block February 26, 1937 July 13, 2006 SHERRY Happy Valentines Day Sweetheart. 56 years ago today, I was the first boy to give you a heart shape box of chocolates. The next year I gave you roses and chocolates on Valentines day as I anxiously waited for you my fiance to become my wife. On Valentines I gave you chocolates, flowers and jewelry for the rest of your life. All I have for you today are the roses that I placed on your grave, as I shed tears of love over the loss of you.
I love you and miss you. Your Heartbroken Husband T.J. BRADYLaura Ann Brady, 84, resident of Albuquerque and former resident of Woodhaven, NY and Long Island, NY, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008. She leaves her cousins in Long Island, NY, Hobart, NY, and Poo ler, GA; and her cousins, Julie and Bob Mos low of Albuquerque, NM. Services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at the Chester T.
French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE (505)345-3536. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Entombment will follow. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd.
NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com BREENDiane, 48, of Albuquerque, passed away on February 10, 2008. She was born on August 11, 1959 to William and Beverly Matier. She is survived by her husband, of 16 years, Rock Breen; twin sons, Jason and Joshua Matier; her mother, Beverly Matier; granddaughter, Kaheya and grandson, Xavier; brothers, Dave, Jeff, Brian, Steve, Mike, Bill, and Mark; sister, Karen Morlack and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father William. She was an active member of The American Legion Post 49 as well as The Moose Lodge.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at The American Legion Post 49 on Sunday February 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 BUSHMary C. Bush. The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who attended the Rosary and Funeral Service. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them.
Arrangements by: Salazar Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 with her father, brothers and others, he said. She loved to Alpine and cross-country ski, as well. She launched a photography career and in the early 1970s opened her own backpacking and mountaineering store in San Francisco named as ecamp." Gottstein was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1981. "As the MS progressed, Karen turned to writing," Adam Gottstein said.
She began writing her column for the Journal when she moved to Albuquerque, he said. "She did this for many years, having a profound effect on people with and without disabilities giving them a voice to speak freely on a rarely discussed issue at that time," Adam Gottstein said. Harmon said Gottstein was a "poetic writer, but she also liked to provoke a response." "She wrote vigorously about the need for accessible buildings, and even took on Rocky. Ivan is survived by his loving wife, Anna (Garcia) Esquibel; Tanya Bachicha, Preston Jacobs Dominique Castillo, Sophie Esquibel, Stella Lemke, Doretta Salazar, Doreen Castillo, Connie Armijo, Isabel Esquibel, Ed Joiner, Brian Trino, the Lucero, Garcia, and Romero families; as well as many other family members and friends. Ivan will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The Esquibel family will be receiving relatives and friends Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church.
Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street, NW (505) 898-3160 www.danielsfuneralocom GARCIARafael M. Garcia, 79, of Willard, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM with his loving family beside him. Rafael was born April 7, 1928 in Derramadero, NM to Luciano and Franciscita (Marquez) Garcia.
Rafael married Dulcinia Marez in Porta les, NM on May 5, 1946 who preceded him in death on September 25, 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Garcia and son-in-law, George Padilla. Rafael was a member of the Estancia Senior Center, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Willard, and was a musician. Rafael and wife Dulcinia were very loving people who opened their home to many family members as well as friends. Rafael is survived by his sons, Ambrosio R.
Garcia and wife, Maggie of Albuquerque, NM; Ernest M. Garcia and Esther Carter of Albuquerque, NM; Albert S. Padilla and wife, Brenda of Willard, NM; daughter, Lucinda V. Padilla of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Juan G. Garcia and wife, Marcella of Moriarty, NM; Ricardo Garcia and wife, Sally of Willard, NM; sisters, Lola Gonzales and husband, Lee of Albuquerque, NM; Berna Baca of Albuquerque, NM; Eva Baca and husband Nick of Albuquerque, NM; Angela Padilla of Porta les, NM; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.
A Rosary will be recited on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Willard, NM. A Mass will be celebrated following the Rosary Father Ron Stone will be officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Juan G. Garcia, Miguel Velasquez, Tony Apodaca, Lorenzo Garcia, Guillero Marez, Valentin Guzman, Julia Martinez and the Estancia Senior Center Members. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com GIBSONMichael W.
Gibson, born November 20, 1957, lost his battle with cancer on February 1, 2008, in Wichita, KS. Originally from Los Alamos, NM, Mike lived most of his life in the Albuquerque area where he utilized his skills as a Journeyman Plumber. Mike was preceded in death by his grandfather, William C. Moxley, his father, Daniel L. Gibson; and his younger brother, James A.
Gibson. He is survived by his grandmother, Wilma I. Moxley, his mother, Kathleen Gibson; three daughters, Tiffany Lynch (Jeremy) of Burlington, WI, Candice Perone (Steve) of Scottsdale, AZ, Faith L. Gibson of Albuquerque; and one son, Michael E. Gibson of Albuquerque.
In addition, he is survived by his brother, Daniel L. Gibson (Anne) of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Myra A. Garcia (David and Karen S. White (Dare 11 Allen) of Albuquerque. Mike also has two stepbrothers: Mike and Tom (Tracy) Avina of Carlsbad, CA; and one stepsister, Lisa Lopez (Sergio) of Yuma, AZ.
He has four grandchildren, and 12 nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Northwest Baptist Church, 402 San Clemente Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Interment will follow the Service, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE (corner of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming, in Albuquerque). A reception will follow the interment back at the Northwest Baptist Church.
HEIDEMANWilliam J. Heideman, 76, passed away February 11, 2008. He is survived by his children, Katherine Smith Mortenson and husband, Cal, of Colorado, Mark Heideman of Albuquerque, Brian Heideman of Albuquerque, Brenda J. Sewell and husband, Michael, of Texas; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. He will be missed by his loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 29, 2008 at Christ the Ray of Hope, 7001 San Antonio NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ the Ray of Hope, 7701 San Antonio NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneralocom HORCASITASNan Horcasitas, age 49 of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born May 20, 1958 in Morris, IL to Lester and Bernace Kruger.
Despite an auto accident in 1985 which left her confined to a wheel chair from a spinal cord injury; she attended not only TVI where she earned her associates degree in accounting, but also the College of Santa Fe were she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation she opened and operated Nan's Office Works in Albuquerque, provided book keeping services for El Pinto Restaurant for many years, and was on the board of Directors of Hospitality, Inc. Surviving are her sister, Janet (Paul) Lukas of Joliet, IL; her brother, Edward Kruger of Chicago, IL; close friend and former husband, Richard Horcasitas of Albuquerque, NM; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; her close and dear friends, Arthur and Jeanne Burnley of Placitas, NM and Jim Garcia of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008, 12 noon, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd.
Chapel. Friends and relatives may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 11:00 a.m. until service time. Nan was a After WWII, Man Wed, Had 5 Kids The Associated Press SANTA FE Francis Hall Van Buskirk, one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March during World War II, has died.
Van Buskirk died Feb. 7 at age 86. A memorial service is set for 1 p.m. today at McGee Memorial Chapel. He will be buried with full military honors at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Various estimates put the number of New Mexico survivors of Bataan at a few dozen. Some 70,000 American and Filipino troops who surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines in April 1942 were forced to march 65 miles without food or water to Japanese prison camps. Those who collapsed along the way were shot or bayoneted. About 1,800 captives were from New Mexico; fewer than 900 survived the march or years in prison Spanish Fruit Avenue Baptist Church at 812 Fruit Avenue NW at 2:00 p.m. on February 14, 2008.
The Martinez family would like to thank Andy and Tina Viera, family and friends for all their support. MOEJohnny B. Moe, 41, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Moe; brother, Chester C.
Duran; sister, Judy Angel Moe and grandparents, Celestino and Jane Gallegos. Johnny was the owner of Moe Maintenance and was well known and respected through out Albuquerque and the Espamola Community. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and God-father, but most of all he was a wonderful caring and kind friend to everyone he knew and met along the path of life. He loved to fish, camp and loved children. He was always willing to help anyone in need and would say, "A good deed a day will never hurt anyone." He had the biggest heart.
Johnny is survived by his son, Justin Moe; daughter, Linnea Moe, both of Albuquerque; mother of his children, Ana Lucia Moe of Albuquerque; mother, Sofie B. Moe of Santa Cruz; brothers, Leonard Duran of Santa Cruz, Robert Duran of San Antonio, Texas, Donald Moe and wife Louella of San Pedro and Melvin Moe of Santa Cruz; sister, Donna Talachy and companion Anthony Gutierrez; God-daughters, Jenessa Palomares and Cierra Rodriguez; father and mother-in-law, Arthur G. and Angela Salazar and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends. A Devotional Service was held on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of De-Vargas Funeral Home.
Memorial Service was on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. also at Sangre de Cristo Chapel of De Vargas Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde. Honorary pallbearers named are, Efraim Rodriguez, Eusevio Salcedo, Miguel Salazar, Lenny Ortiz, Anthony Gutierrez, Emiliano Salazar, Anthony Martinez and Anthony Martinez of Albuquerque, Tommy Martinez and Gary Duran. The family of Johnny B.
Moe has entrusted his cremation services to De Vargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. MORGANBRENT K. On Monday February 11, 2008 Brent K. Morgan passed away unexpectedly at age 44. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Holly and their children Cameron, age 18, and Renee, age 12.
He is also survived by his mom, Linda Morgan; brother, APD Ty Morgan, sister, Asti Morgan; grandma, Lelia Moore and grandmother, Ingrid Morgan; aunt, Mar lane Norman; uncle, Eric Morgan; and several cousins. Brent was preceded in death by his father, Rees Morgan and grandfather, Casey Moore. After honorably serving 15 years in the United States Army Brent was currently completing his degree in Computer Science. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He will be FOREVER missed and loved.
Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday February 16, 2008 at Aspen Funeral Chapel 1935 Juan Taboo Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd Albuquerque, NM 505-323-9000 PADILLAErminio Padilla, age 60, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was caled to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 10, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, February 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at San Miguel Church in Rivera, NM. Interment will follow at San Juan Community Cemetery in San Juan, NM.
Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160 www.danielsfuneralocom PATTERSONRobert Rex Patter son was born December 10, 1938 in Watseka, Illinois to George O. and Ruth Helen Young Patterson. He died February 8, 2008 in Albuquerque. Bob graduated from Onarga High School in 1957 and attended the University of Illinois. While serving in the Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne "Screaming he met and married Sharon Sue Wolfe on March 28, 1964.
Bob and Sharon moved to Las Cruses, NM where he earned his B.S. and Masters Degree in fisheries biology from NMSU. After retiring from the NM Department of Game and Fish, Bob spent several years as an official umpire for Little League Baseball. When his son Bryan suffered a brain injury, he became an advocate for victims of brain injury, lobbying the legislature on their behalf. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; sons, Bryan (Tyrell) and David (Jamie); brother, George; sister, Ruth Ann (Bob) Glover; brothers-in-law, Scott (Donna) Wolfe and Grover (Susan) Wolfe; several nephews and nieces, and many, many friends.
A Graveside Service with full military honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at LIFE at Mission Viejo, 4601 Mission Bend, Santa Fe. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made either to the Brain Injury Association of New Mexico: 121 Cardenas NE, Albuquerque NM 87108 or the Ocie Gray Memorial Scholarship at NMSU, Fishery and Wildlife Sciences, P.O.
Box 3003, MSC 4901, Las Cruces, NM 88003. The Rivera Family at Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM, 87505 ROGERSMary Ella (Hoffman) Rogers, 81, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. Mary was born March 29, 1926 in Coyote, NM to James Arthur Hoffman and Sarah Jane (Gray lee) Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brothers, sisters, son (John Rogers) and daughter-in-law, Carol Rogers (wife of Billy Rogers). Mary married William (Bill) L.
Rogers Sr. on December 15, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM. Mary is survived by her husband, Bill Rogers of Moriarty, NM; daughter, Georgia Guenther and husband, Louie of Moriarty, NM; sons, William L. Rogers Jr. of Blanchard, OK; Jesse Rogers and wife, Sally of Moriarty, NM; daughter-in-law, Tona Wilson Rogers Moore of Las Cruces, NM; three sisters of California; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Viewing will be held Friday, Feb 15, 2008 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at the Moriarty Church of the Nazarene; Pastor Richard Jimenez will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Barton, NM.
Pallbearers will be John Rogers Leo Rogers, Will Rogers, Trent London, L.T. Guenther, Brian VanDemark and Charles Rogers. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com SEYBURNAlyce Goldblatt Seyburn, 96, formerly of West Bloomfield, Michigan passed away on January 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard Seyburn.
Dear mother of Beverly (Dr. Walter) Forman and the late Arlene (the late Dr. Wesley) Green. Devoted grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Adoring great grandmother of 21 great-grandchildren.
She gave the gift of love to her family and was greatly loved in return. STRANGEJames Stevens Strange, an Albuquerque resident for 16 years, died Sunday, February 10, 2008. He was born March 11, 1965 in College Station, TX. Jay was a Registered Nurse in the OR at University of New Mexico Hospital. Jay worked his way through nursing school by bartending at Applebee's.
Jay will be missed by all who knew him. He was a good friend and an outstanding nurse. Jay is survived by his mother, Elizabeth M. Tarchala of Porter, IN; siblings, Shaun (Richard) Beecher of Martinsville, IN, Gene (Emily) Strange of Arlington, TX, Peggy (Charles) Thomas of Portage, IN, and Colleen (Jan) Olstad of Albuquerque; six nieces and nephews; aunt, Anita (Eloy) Serna of Albuquerque, uncle, Theodore (Jeanie) Stephens of Palo Alto, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, James Strange, sister, Sherry Strange and stepfather, Barney Tarchala.
Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas NE. Services and burial will be in Chesterton, IN where he will be buried next to his sister, Sherry. A scholarship will be donated in memory of Jay to help a struggling bartender get through nursing school.
French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com TAFOYAStella L. Tafoya born July 8, 1934 in Brilliant New Mexico passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday February 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Elias and Jesusita Duran, daughter Arlene Valdez; son, Robert Marquez; and two sisters and five brothers.
Stella is survived by her daughters, Juanita Marquez, Diana Gaudio, Roberta Evans and husband, Kevin, and Lena Duran. Sons, Larry Tafoya and wife, Kathy, Paul Tafoya, Richard Tafoya and wife Kim. 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother, and countless friends and family members.Visitation is Wednesday February 13, 2008 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque NM. Services will be held Thursday February 14, 2008 at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna NE, Albuquerque NM at 10:00 a.m.
with interment following at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Aaron Tafoya, Robert Marquez, Brandon Valdez, Paul Tafoya Stephen Vazquez, and John Paul Duran. Honorary Pallbearers are Ruben Marquez and Richard Marquez. ULIBARRIArsenio (Archie) Ulibarri passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the age of 84. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Arrangements by: Salazar Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 WADLEYMarsha Louise Wadley Born October 15, 1958 died February 10, 2008 at age 49. Marsha was born in Albuquerque to Mattie B. Williams (Wadley) a beloved member of Grant Chapel AME Church who preceded her in death. She is survived by one Aunt, Louise Edwards of Los Angeles, CA; guardians, Joyce Terry of Denver, CO; and Jonathan Johnson of Tacoma, WA; cousins Juanita Tucker of Germantown, MD; Jewell Welford of Freehold NJ; Jerry Johnson and Janet Hunter of the city, and dozens of extended family throughout the country.
The special circ*mstances of Marsha's life touched many in our community. Therefore, the family expresses gratitude and condolence to the staff and caregivers of New Pathways Inc. for befriending and lovingly providing for Marsha's needs, particularly Elizabeth Hays and Caroline Whitley and so many others. We also thank and offer special appreciation to Beverly Glassman, who, like family, arranged for and managed caregiver services over many years of devotion and exceptional care. Public viewing will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal SE.
Rev. John Hill will preside at the Memorial Service Saturday, February 16 at 1:00 PM at the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Home, 1100 Coal SE. Albuquerque, NM. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to New Pathways Inc. 10701 Montgomery NE Suit Albuquerque NM 87111.
Services provided by Daniels Family Funeral Services. a The language of the heart'. copte4 FT -FLOWER SHOP FLOWERS SAY IT ALL 884-1600 and Peoples Makes the Difference great inspiration to many people as she faced her challenges with dignity each and every day. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd.
NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com HUNTERMary Ann, 79, lifelong resident of Be len and Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully at home among family and friends on February 5, 2008. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric Hunter. She is survived by her husband, Bobby and grandsons, Eric Daniel, Michael and Orion. She is also survived by four brothers, Alfredo, Elesio, Johnny and Felix Chavez. Mary Ann was loved by many family and friends and will forever be remembered for her loving care for all.
Cremation has already taken place. Rosary and Communion Service will be at St. Edwin Church at 2105 Barcelona Rd. SW, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2008.
Immediately following Church Services, a brief Gravesite Service will be conducted at Mt. Calvary Cementary, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE LAIRDCLIFFORD E. Clifford E. Laird passed away on February 7.
2008. He was 82 years old and had been a resident of Albuquerque for 13 years. Cliff was both a veteran of WWII and Korea War. He is survived by his loving wife Emma Duco Laird; his two children C. E.
Laird and Linda Weaks and their spouses. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The internment will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. LANGHelen L. Lang, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2008, after a long illness at her home.
Helen was born October 5, 1922 in McPherson, KS, attended public schools, graduated from McPherson High School in 1940, and attended McPherson College for one year. She went to Denver, CO to attend Barnes School of Commerce (business school). While she was in Denver, she met John Lang, her now deceased husband, who was stationed at Lowrey Field, just outside of Denver. Helen left Denver and returned to McPherson for a period of time, and it was in McPherson on November 19, 1944, that Helen and John were married. Shortly after they were married, John was sent overseas for the duration of the war.
Helen spent part of the time working in McPherson and the rest of the time working in Albuquerque, where she lived with John's mother and stepfather until John returned to the states. She continued working with the government in Albuquerque. John and Helen eventually built their own home. Helen worked for the government and was a Welcome Wagon Hostess. She was a longtime member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
She also attended the Women's Bible Study Group luncheons at La Mesa Church. Helen was also a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout den mother, and did various other volunteer work. Helen is survived by her son, Ronald E. Lang; grandchildren, Debbie Guru le, Jonathan Scheller, Elizabeth Lang and Christopher Lang; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Budd. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lang and daughter, Judith Kay Scheller.
Helen will be greatly missed by relatives and friends. Services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper NE. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com LOPEZJosephine L. Lopez. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
A 9:50 a.m. Eulogy followed by Mass will be Friday at Queen of Heaven with a 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777 LOPEZRamona F. Lopez passed away after on long illness on Monday, February 11, 2008.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Tany Lisa Ruso; father, Felix Lopez; and sister, Maria Lopes. She is survived by her children, Nona Carter, Tyrone Carter and Matilda Lovato; mother, Eulalia Lopez; grandchildren, Amor sita, Charles, Jasmine, Agustin, Daimara, Favian, and Pauline; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary for Mrs. Lopez will be recited on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008 also at Holy Rosary Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Billy Sliver land, Favian Andazola, Daryl Ramirez, Jessie Herrera, Manuel Burciaga and Manuel Ochoa. Arrangements by: Salazar Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124 LUCEROAlice Ramona Lucero went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2008 at the age of 79. She was born in Las Vegas, NM to Patricio and Victoria Lucero.
Final visitations will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2008 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in the Stover Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment for Alice will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the Mass.
Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneralocom MARTINEZLarry Martinez, 61 went to be with his lord on February 10, 2008. He was born on November 26, 1946 in Roswell, NM to Ben and Trina Martinez. Larry was preceded in death by his mother and father Ben and Trina Martinez and his brother Moises Martinez.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Martinez and his sister Patricia Martinez and his three sons Ernesto Martinez, Benjamin Martinez and his wife Margaret Martinez and Jeremy Martinez and his wife Angie Martinez. Also surviving are his 5 grandchildren Anthony, Ernesto, Amanda, Desiree, and Brianna. The Services will be held at the First CHAVEZBernardo "Bernie" Chavez, 66, lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday February 10, 2008 at home with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Guadalupe Chavez and sister, Priscilla Dauber. He is survived by his wife, Eva Chavez; daughter, Normanda Chavez; son, Gabriel Chavez; and beloved grandson, Gabriel Chavez Jr.
He is also survived by his twin brother, Peter Chavez; brothers, Jacob Chavez, Robert Chavez; sisters, Frances Romero and Anna Maes and many other dear family and friends who loved and will miss him. Bernie was born and raised in Martineztown. He was a retired U. S. Postal Letter Carrier, a 1960 graduate of Albuquerque High School and an original member of Los Madrugadores Golf Club.
The family would like to thank the staff and special friends from NM Artificial Kidney Center for their support and courage during the last 9 years. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 5200 Iliff Road NW. Interment will take place at Mount Calvary cemetery following the service. Pallbearers will be Juan Gonzales, Mike Malone, Ernest Gutierrez, Gerald Padilla, Porfirio Lopez and Ray Ortiz.
Honorary pallbearers will be Edwin Sanchez and Ricardo Maldonado. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneralocom COFFELTJunior Walter Coffelt, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1993, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Walter was born November 27, 1925 the son of Walter and Clara Henderson Coffelt in Silver Lake, Missouri.
He had worked as a security officer for LANL and NTS before he retired. He is a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. After serving his country, he lived in Los Angeles, CA from 1946 to 1961, then moved to Los Alamos, NM and in 1993 he moved to Rio Rancho. Walter is also a long time member of the VFW, the American Legion, and in recent years became a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tessie Coffelt; and one grandchild, Matthew Coffelt; six brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors are three children, Everett, Kerry, and Theresa; nine grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren; and one sister, Emma Hudson. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The Memorial Service for Walter will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2008 at the Central Baptist Church, 501 Aztec NW, Albuquerque, with Pastor Hilcias Barrios officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Federation of the Blind, 2828 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Suite Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 892-9920 www.danielsfuneralocom CREEKHAZEL MARY In loving memory of Hazel M. Creek. Beloved sister, mother and grandmother.
Preceded in death by Johnie Creek-spouse; Jerry Creek-son; Jimmie Creek-son; Johnie Lee Creek-daughter; Johnny Estep-brother; Dwayne Estep-brother. She is survived by Mary Eppard of Aztec, NM, Bobby Creek of Big Lake, TX, Rose Willoughby of Placitas, NM, Theresa Williams of Olton, TX, Ben J. Creek of Los Lunas, NM. Grandchildren: Johnny Lockeby, Lonny Creek, Stella Cahall, Tammy Blakely, Robby Lockeby, Leland Creek, Johnnie Creek, Jerry Creek, JT Creek, Monte Willoughby, BJ Creek and Heidi Creek. 24 greatgrandkids and one great-great-grandchild.
She was loved by so many and God's newest angel will be dearly missed by all. Funeral Services to held at Riverside Funeral Home February 14, 2008 at 12:00 internment to follow at Santa Fe Nat'l Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. DEHERRERASyria De Herrera, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-884-1188 www.danielsfuneralocom DUCKETTJanet Roberta Duckett, age 77 of Placitas, NM, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008 at a local care facility.
She was born on March 16, 1930 in Matawan, New Jersey to Tin-ills and Judith Disch. She married Robert Duckett on September 6, 1953 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Duckett was a current member of First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho. Surviving her are husband of 54 years, Robert her children; Denise Duckett-Soares and her husband Edward of Wilton, CT, Robbin May and her husband Chuck of Bethel, CT, Rachel Duckett Marotta and her husband Frank of Phoenix, AZ, Robert Reynolds Duckett and his wife Heidi of Brookfield, CT, her grandchildren Robert and Rachel May; Carly Way, Geoffrey Schultz, and Elijah Marotta; Jessica, Alden, and Robert Joseph Duckett.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Judith Kampe of Westfield, NJ. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3906 19th Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will take place in Pittsburg, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction Rescue Mission, 4500 2nd St.
SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com EDWELLCRISTINO SR. Passed away on Friday February 8, 2008 with his family at home.
Services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:00 a.m. at Rio Grande Baptist Church, 2121 Gun Club Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 877-0535 ESQUIBELIvan Esquibel was called home to be with the Lord Jesus after a long courageous battle with colon cancer on Sunday, February 10, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque; and the owner and operator of Ivan's Lock and Key Mobile Service. He was preceded in death by Sam Esquibel, Jimmy Esquibel, Joey, and.
