MARGARET HELEN LEWTON
Margaret Helen Lewton, 80, of Moriarty passed away July 29, 2007 at her home in Moriarty.
Margaret was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lewis and Mary Rak. Margaret married William Robert Lewton on June 7, 1951.
Margaret is survived by her husband, William Robert Lewton of Moriarty; sons, David Lewton of Moriarty, Paul Daniel Lewton of Phoenix, Ariz., Jeffery Lewton of Atlanta, Ga., Bill Lewton and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, Colo., and John Eric Lewton and wife Aleta of Shelton, Wash.; daughter, Laura Joyce Taylor and husband Thomas of Mantua, Ohio; brothers, John Rak and George Rak; sisters, Tillie Borsi and Joanie Metzler; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Allen Lewton; sisters, Mary Suckey and Anna Stevenson; and brother, Louis Rak.
A burial will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
GLORIA DEE BALASKOVITS
Gloria Dee Balaskovits (Clark), 44, of Moriarty passed away Aug. 1, 2007, at her home in Moriarty.
Gloria was born June 29, 1963, in Natchez, Miss., to Darvin and Marjorie (Brock) Clark. Gloria married Doug Balaskovits on June 28, 1985.
Gloria was truly the most loving, kind, thoughtful and generous woman you could ever have known. She'd give you the shirt off her back or even her last dime. She was so selfless always putting everyone else's needs before her own. Her smile would light up a room and her laughter was so contagious. Her love for people extended to animals as well. Her cats and dogs were her babies and they were treated as such. She'd take in any stray that came along. She also loved to cook and share with family and friends. She loved her family more than anything, she was such a good wife and mother and she very much enjoyed taking care of her family. Anyone that knew her was blessed to have had her in their lives.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Doug Balaskovits of Moriarty; son, Jerrod Balaskovits of Moriarty; sisters, Brenda Sexton and husband Dane of Albuquerque, Linda Heard and husband Alvin of Richardson, Texas; sisters-in-law, Frankie Andregg and husband Ron, Mary Beth Rakisky, Vickie Karnes; brothers-in-law, Dan Balaskovits and wife Maryjane, Ken Balaskovits and wife Gloria, Jeff Balaskovits and wife Lynn; and nephew, Justin Eberhard.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Eddie Lester.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty with Brett Travis officiating.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
KEVIN JAMES TEAHAN
Kevin James Teahan, 21, of Moriarty passed away July 31, 2007.
Kevin was born Nov. 18, 1985, in Albuquerque to Michael and LeeAnne (Cicogna) Teahan VanBibber. Kevin married Melissa Prusak on Oct. 16, 2004.
Kevin is survived by his father, Michael Teahan VanBibber of Moriarty; mother, LeeAnne Teahan of Los Lunas; wife, Melissa Teahan of Edgewood; grandparents, Raymond and Loraine Butler of Moriarty; grandfather, William Cicogna; grandmothers, Dee Wilson and Jeanne Eisele; daughter, Emily Jewel Teahan of Edgewood; brother, Gabriel Meek of Albuquerque; sister, Amber Teahan of Moriarty; and niece, Jerica Teahan.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kaylee Nicole Teahan.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty with Pastor Gary officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty.
Memorial donations may be made in the name of Kevin Teahan at the Bank of Albuquerque, account# 8091795167.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
MELVIN MARSHALL REED
Melvin "Skeeter" Marshall Reed, 80, of Moriarty passed away Aug. 4, 2007 at his home in Moriarty.
Melvin was born March 13, 1927, in Mule Creek, N.M., to James Arvel and Nettie Alice (Larrimore) Reed. Melvin married Dorothy Marian McKenzie.
Melvin was a member of American Legion Post 49 and the NM Old Timers Fiddlers Association.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Dorothy Reed of Moriarty; sons, Leon M. Reed and wife Shiela of Albuquerque, James M. Reed of Moriarty; stepson, Brett Harrington and wife Shelly of Albuquerque; daughters, Dana R. Martinez and husband Gilbert of Albuquerque, Elva Zumwalt and husband George of Hurley, N.M.; stepdaughters, Linda M. Yates and husband Jim of Edgewood, Karen R. Rademacher of Edgewood; brothers, Loyd G. Reed and wife Marcella of Lordsburg, N.M., Milton "Sam" H. Reed and wife Betty of Silver City, Clyde T. Reed and wife Janice of Cliff, N.M.; sister, Peggie Knapp of Las Cruces; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Virgil Reed; sister, Carrie Reed; stepsons, Freddie P. Reed and Ronnie Gonzales.
A memorial service was held Wednesday at Stanley Union Church in Stanley with Richard Hyman officiating. Cremains will be interred Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Mule Creek Cemetery in Mule Creek, N.M.
Memorial donations may be made to the NM Old Time Fiddlers Association, P.O. Box 469, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.
MICHAEL SHANE MOORE
Michael Shane Moore, 39, of McIntosh passed away Aug. 4, 2007.
Michael was born May 2, 1968, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Tommie and Beverly (Miffleton) Moore. Michael married Melanie Reeves on Nov. 23, 1989, in Saginaw, Texas.
Michael was a member of the American Legion, SFOA, graduated from WE Bowell High School in Saginaw in 1986 and also served in Operation Desert Storm on the USS John Hancock.
Michael is survived by his dad, Tommie Moore of McIntosh; wife, Melanie Moore of McIntosh; son, Everett Moore of McIntosh; daughters, Tabitha Moore of McIntosh and Ashley Moore of Springtown, Texas; sister, Angie Davis and husband Aaron of Saginaw; sister-in-law, Jerri Moore; nephew, A.J. Davis; nieces, Megan Moore and Brittany Moore; father-in-law, Jim Reeves; mother-in-law, Linda Reeves; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Linda Davilla; and nephew, Marshall Davilla.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Shawn Moore.
Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Estancia with Pastor Michael Dominguez officiating, assisted by Rev. Roland Moore and Michael Littau. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3 p.m.
HAL FRANCIS BOWERS
Hal Francis Bowers, 60, died at home in Tijeras on Aug. 2, 2007 after a short struggle with cancer.
Mr. Bowers left a lasting impression on friends and coworkers in New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Albuquerque and San Bernardino, Calif., where he graduated from Pacific High School. A documentary sound recordist and network news audio technician for NBC, CBS and ABC News for more than 15 years, Hal covered news events including the Mount St. Helens volcano, the Mexico City earthquake, several space shuttle landings at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert and the annual Academy Awards. He won an Emmy Award in 1985 for "Invisible Soldiers," a documentary about Vietnam veterans in Los Angeles, hosted by Martin Sheen, and was assistant editor on "Opening Night," a film by John Cassavetes.
Bowers combined computer skills with his interest in space and aviation in a second career as a technical animator at Shafer Corp. in Albuquerque. Hal was also a horseman, a fabulous cook and a musician who played acoustic bass and drums. He read astronomy and military history and collected firearms, specializing in Russian sniper rifles.
A loving father, smart and sensitive friend, computer buddy to the technically challenged and an unusual humorist, Hal leaves his daughters, Emma Bowers of Santa Monica, Calif., and Hope Bowers and husband Alberto Tonizzo of New York City; his mother, Barbara Nolte of Cherry Valley, Calif.; and his father, Hal Bowers of Tucson, Ariz. Hal and his wife, TV crew partner Amy Bowers (now Marash, of Washington, D.C.) were divorced in 1997 but remained friends to the end.
The family will announce plans for a memorial in Tijeras later this month.
