SALLY POLK
Sally Polk, 78, passed away April 5, 2008.
She was born Nov. 22, 1929, in Palo Alto, Ca., to Dudley and Alice DeGroot.
Sal was brilliantly talented, highly accomplished, and touched many lives, both two-legged and four.
Sal graduated from Monrovia High School in California, where she was a competitive swimmer and national caliber diver. She moved to New Mexico and attended the University of New Mexico, where she competed on the rodeo team as a barrel racer. Her father coached the UNM Lobo football team, where she met the linebacker and end, Gene Polk. They were married in Amarillo, Texas, on Nov. 8, 1952. After moving extensively within the oil field, they settled in Farmington in 1959 and resided there until 1976.
During her 17 years in Farmington she was very involved in many young people's lives. She and Gene founded the Farmington Boys Club, where they both coached Silver Gloves boxing. She coached the Tarpons swim team, and started and coached the Farmington Fleetfooters AAU track team. She was a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie troop leader, and started a mounted Girl Scout drill team. In addition, she was a member of the Sheriff's Posse search and rescue. Every Halloween she entertained scores of young people as they came to the Polk's house and were greeted by a witch (Sal) and Frankenstein (Gene). While in Farmington, Sal started Polks Arabians, where she raised and trained Arabian horses.
In 1976, she move to Sandia Park, in the East Mountains, where she continued her horse operation under the new name of Enchantment Arabians. Sal loved singing and became a part of the choir at the Community Church of the Sandias. She also decided to start competing in Senior track and field throwing events. In 1993, she won a bronze medal at the world games in Australia in the throwing pentathlon— shot, discus, javelin, hammer and weight throw. She competed in the Senior Olympics, winning several medals, and went on to set a world record in the Hammer throw. She helped coach some of the Master competitors as well as coaching the throwers at several area high schools including Mountainair, where she moved in 1998.
In 1995, she lost her leg due to complications from a horse riding accident. So she turned her attention to another one of her amazing talents: art. She was well-known in Farmington for her sculptures and buckles she made for high school sports awards banquets. She did sketching, stain glass, ceramic and bronze sculptures. Many of her works were produced and shown by nationally famous Nambé Mills. She decided to expand her artistic expression to include leather and beadwork, in which she won best of show the last three years at the New Mexico State Fair.
One overriding love of Sal's throughout her life, was that of all creatures great and small. She loved animals and would rescue anything that needed it. Her home was never void of many thankful creatures who were given a second chance. She also loved Irish Wolfhound dogs, having owned and bred many throughout the years.
She is survived by her love of 56 years, Gene Polk; sisters, Dr. Alice DeGroot and Nancy DeYoung; brother, Dudley DeGroot; daughters, Kim Alsup, Linn Dunton and Sani Withers; sons, Staff Polk and Fritz Polk; their spouses, 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Mountain Christian Church, 12242 N.M. 14 in Cedar Crest.
ANNA "HELENE" FISHBURN
Anna "Helene" Fishburn, 85, of Stanley passed away on April 5, 2008 in Albuquerque.
Helene was born March 8, 1923, in Toledo, Ohio, to Harland Corbin Laycock and Martha Helene Laycock (Schubert). Her kind eye and sweet gentle smile will be a memory never forgotten. Helene married Max T. Fishburn on Nov. 11, 1944, who preceded her in death in 2004.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Lori Ann Kelton and brother, Harlan S. Laycock. Helene is survived by her five children; Mike and wife Wanda Fishburn of Edgewood; Jennifer and husband Earl Brayman of Stanley,; Jackie Sue of Albuquerque; Cheryl and husband Gary Kelton of Manzano Springs, N.M.; Bill and wife Pat Fishburn of Moriarty; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held April 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty; Martna A. Frederick will be officiating. A private family burial will follow at the Barton Cemetery in Edgewood.
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RICHARD FRANK SCHOENBECK
Richard Frank Schoenbeck, 83, of Tijeras passed away March 29, 2008.
Richard was born to Richard and Margarite (Mischka) Schoenbeck on Aug. 19, 1924, in Chicago, Ill. Richard was a teacher at TVI and also served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Tijeras. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and wife Suzanne Louise Schoenbeck.
A memorial service was held April 5 at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Peter Herrera officiating. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
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GUADALUPE SAIZ
Guadalupe Saiz, 90, of Moriarty passed away April 5, 2008 in Albuquerque.
Guadalupe was born August 22, 1917, in Rincones Colorados, N.M., to Jose and Reyes (Sandoval) Gonzales. Guadalupe married Prospero Saiz on Dec. 2, 1935, who preceded her in death in 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Frank Saiz, Ross Saiz, daughters; Addie Tafoya and Terry Saiz. Guadalupe was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and Society. Guadalupe is survived by her son, Robert Saiz and wife Jolene of Castle Rock, Colo.; daughters, Mary Quintero of Moriarty; Alice Williams of Moriarty; Patsy Rubi and husband Ernest Sr. of Mountainair; Dorenda Baca of Moriarty; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A viewing was held April 8 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. A rosary was recited on April 8 at Our Lady or Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty. A mass was held on April 9 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty with Father William Young officiating. Interment followed at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Moriarty. Pallbearers were Paul Lopez, Ernest Rubi Jr., William Baca II, Christopher Williams, Jack Saiz and Jake Saiz. Honorary Pallbearers were James Foster, Juana Saiz, Ernest Rubi Sr., William Tafoya, Larry Saiz, all grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and all nieces and nephews.Harris-Hanlon Mortuary
KENNETH ELLIOT PRZIBORWSKI
Kenneth Elloit Prziborwski, 54, of Moriarty passed away on April 1, 2008.
Kenneth was born to Eldon and Carol (Dennis) Prziborwki in Burlingame, Calif., on Jan. 11, 1954. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brother Mark Prziborowski and wife Betsy of Sonoma, Calif.
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FELICITA CHAVEZ
Felicita Chavez, 84, of Torreon, N.M., passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her home in Torreon, N.M. Felicita was born on Feb. 27, 1924, in Torreon, N.M., to Melquidas and Adelina (Montoya) Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Celina; brothers, Juan Jose; Florencio; and sisters, Lucinda; Teresita and Eulalia. Felicita is survived by her sisters, Anita Sanchez; Preselia Luna; nephew Johnny Lujan and wife Liz and their daughters and numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary was recited on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Torreon, N.M. A Mass was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Torreon, N.M.; Father Ron Stone officiated the service. Interment followed at the Torreon Cemetery. Pallbearers are Michael Crabb, Paul Chavez, Shawn Henderson, Leonard Lujan, Lonny Lujan and Francisco Barela. Arrangements entrusted to
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PETE CANDELARIA
Pete Candelaria, 72, passed from this life to a better one on March 27, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
Pete was born on October 16th, 1935 in Chilili to Isidora (Garcia) and Vivian Candelaria Sr. He is survived by the love of his life his wife of 53 years Terry Candelaria; his daughters Debbie Candelaria, Priscilla Ortiz and husband Michael of Moriarty; Corinne Martinez and husband Ray Sr. of Albuquerque; Tina Smith and husband Bert of Belgrade, Montana; his pride and joy grandchildren Francine Ortiz Montano, Fabian Ortiz, Ray Martinez Jr., Leroy Garley Jr., Patrick Ortiz, Melissa Ortiz, Wesley Smith, Augustus Smith, Sheridan Smith and great-granddaughter Heaven Lee Montano; a brother Vivian Candelaria Jr.; two sisters Trinnie Candelaria Martinez and Barbara Candelaria Tapia.
Pete is preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Mary Sabbath Candelaria and brothers; Julian, Joe and Lawrence.
Pete retired from the Los Alamos National Labs as an Ironworker and also served as an elected city councilman for 25 years in Moriarty. Pete was loved and respected by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He taught us all to be strong, believe in ourselves, help one another, enjoy life and that family always came first. He gave so much and expected little in return.
Pete enjoyed and lived life to its fullest; he was a man of great energy, always rising early, had great loyalty and generosity always willing to help in any way and enjoyed sharing stories of his lifetime.
A visitation was held March 30 at Harris Hanlon Mortuary and a rosary was recited at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Moriarty. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March 31 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel with Fr. William Young, celebrant.
Pallbearers were Fabian Ortiz, Ray Martinez Jr., Leroy Garley Jr., Patrick Ortiz, Wesley Smith, Augustus Smith and James Montano.
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BARBARA ANN MACLEOD
Barbara Ann MacLeod, 73, a longtime resident of Moriarty and formerly of Chesterton, Ind., passed away April 17, 2008 in Albuquerque.
Barbara was born June 11, 1934, to Charles and Barbara (Radl) Sedlacek in Chicago. Barbara enjoyed many things; she was an active crafter of all types and she enjoyed her ceramics most. Barbara was a longtime active member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She did many things benefiting people far and wide.
Traveling across the country with her beloved husband, Don, of 55 years, she saw most of the country. She truly and most of all enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. Barbara left a large family, who will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her husband, Don; daughters, Victoria L. Reith and husband Dennis of Grovetown, Ga.; Marilyn A Hewes and husband Patrick of Las Vegas, Nev.; Linda M. Frazier and husband Larry of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Paula E. Vasquez and husband Daniel of Albuquerque; sons, Christopher M. MacLeod and wife Sheila of Harrisonville, Mo.; Patrick J. MacLeod of Albuquerque; Joseph W. MacLeod and wife Ramona of Albuquerque; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Donald J. MacLeod Jr.
A memorial rosary was recited April 19 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty. A Mass was celebrated April 21 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty; Father William Young officiated.
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