Funeral Services for Mrs. Mencia A. Chavez will be held on Wednesday at the Ascension Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pajarito Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8100 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Lawrence (Larry) Dawes, 63, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, April 22, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Ronald W. Dawes and wife, Lisa; Richard L. Dawes and wife, Katherine, all of Danville, IN; daughter, Donna McCarty of Las Vegas, NV; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald O. Dawes and wife, Marie of Moriarty; Jack L. Young and wife, Pat of Corrales; and sisters, Phyllis I. Warner and husband, John and Shirley M. O'Neal, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Dawes was a member of First Baptist Church in Albuquerque. He served in the U.S. Navy for eight years and was owner of All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning until 1996. Services will be held Thursday, April 27, 10:30 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd., N.E. with Frank Shope officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Bob Martin, Ollie Allred, Frank Gillreath, Hugh McLean, Jim Bailey, Bob Wilson, and Jeff Brantly. Friends may visit French Mortuary,1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, April 26, 2000, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements by French Mortuary,10500 Lomas Blvd., N.E., Albuquerque, NM.
Roland Z. Dennis, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 42 years, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances Dennis; son, William R. Dennis and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Louise Kohncke, all of Albuquerque; and brother, Joe Dennis of Ft. Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Dennis; mother, Ella Dennis; and brothers, Wilson Dennis and Ray Dennis. Mr. Dennis was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force, having served his country in World War II, and Korea Conflict. He retired as Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. Mr. Dennis was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a Boy Scout leader while living in Green Park, Japan. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Joyce Lieberman officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Funeral Services for Mr. James R. Devine will be held on Wednesday at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Chester "Chet" J. Dudnow, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Mr. Dudnow was born in Duryea, PA. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlotte Dudnow of Albuquerque; sons, Chester E. Dudnow of San Diego, CA, and Marc Dudnow and wife, Aimee of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Serena Dudnow and Damian Dudnow, both of Albuquerque; and mother, Amelia Dudnow of Johnson City, NY; sister, Lillian Hidock and husband, Robert of Binghamton, NY; brother, Charles Dudnow and wife, Betty of Johnson City, NY; and many nieces. Mr. Dudnow was preceded in death by his father, Chester Dudnow. Chester was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE, with Father Joe D. Vigil Celebrant. Interment will take place 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Cummings, Doug Davis, Walter Wood, Thomas Shortell, Robert Lobato, and Jim Pruitt. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Chester's name to Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona NE, 87108, or to Presbyterian Hospice Foundation, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 2666, 87125. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Mrs. Scotty Eichert, 83, a twelve year resident of Davis, CA died April 21, 2000. Mrs. Eichert was born April 9, 1917 in Vernon, TX. She was the daughter of Avery Foy Page and Elizabeth McDonald Page. She was one of ten children. She graduated from Abilene Texas High School in 1932. She married Fred Frank Eichert in 1944. Mrs. Eichert also attended Santa Monica Junior College. In 1988 she moved from Pleasanton, CA to Davis with her husband. Mrs. Eichert was the first female tool designer with Douglas Aircraft Company during WWII. She was a member of the Dixon Church of Christ. Her family was the center of her life. Her volunteer work was very important to her throughout her lifetime. It included: The organizer for Mother's March of Dimes, three years in a row, in Albuquerque, NM. The Crippled Children's Society in Albuquerque. The Polio Society. Special Education Center in Albuquerque, NM. Various Children's Societies in Pleasanton. She crocheted baby elephants to distribute to the children in Pleasanton. At age 60 she went back to work with Kelly Employment Services and was in high demand because of her special skills. Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Services Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel with Reverend Dan Wilson officiating. A Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery. Her survivors include husband, Fred of Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Bill Eichert (Jeane) of El Macero; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Leslie Page (Jeanette) of Highlands, TX, Robert Page (Glynn) of Pittsburgh, PA and Lee Page (Mary) of San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren, Will Eichert of Jenner, CA and Laura Farley of McKinney, TX; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Shonnie and Trey Farley. She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Memorial Services for Mr. Julian R. Gonzales will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Arnold W. Graham, 34, a resident of Belen, passed away on April 23, 2000. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Arnold was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joseph Graham. He is survived by the Roman family; Mr. and Mrs. Filberto Graham; and all of his loving caretakers. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM
Carlton Alvin Lankford, 63, died on April 23, 2000 at the family home. He was born in Frankford, VA and moved to Albuquerque 20 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Henretta Lankford of Albuquerque; children, Carlton Lankford, Jr., Mary Lankford, Susan Lankford, Carlette Lankford, Jessie Lankford and Derrick Lankford; step-children, Doris Matthews and Joann Todd; and six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. today at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care with Rev. Dan Evereg of Pilgrims Church of God in Christ officiating. Burial will follow in San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brewster, Charlie Wilson, Donald Howard, Howard Tarlay, Bobby Young, Eddie Wilson and William Perdue. Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Filemon F. Lucero, 73, a long time resident of Pena Blanca died Wednesday, April 20, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Judy and husband, Pat Romero of Santa Fe, NM; his son, Anthony Lucero of Santa Fe, NM; a sister, Rita Goske of Pena Blanca, NM; brothers, Benigno Lucero of Bakersfield, CA and Ben Lucero and wife, Petra of Santa Fe; granchildren, Alisha, David and Daniel Romer of Santa Fe, NM; nieces, Yvette Goske de Chavez and husband David of Pena Blanca, NM, Corina Goske of Pena Blanca, Sara Lucero of Santa Fe and Maryann Rogers and Arlene Medina of Bakersfield, CA; nephews, Greg Mares of Phoenix, AZ, Bernard Lucero of Padadena, CA, Randy Lucero of Santa Fe, NM, Steve Mares of Burbank, CA and Phillip Lucero of Maryland; nine great nieces and six great nephews; seven great-great nieces and nephews; a special aunt, Pablita Hurtado of Santa Fe; friend and companion, Francisco Boyd of Pena Blanca, NM and many cousins and friends. Filemon was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Air Force. He retired from Civil Service at the Veteran's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM in 1969.
A Rosary for Mr. Lucero will be recited on Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m, April 26, 2000 at the church. Funeral Mass and Burial will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca. Arrangements with Direct Funeral Services, 343-8008
Ralph R. Marshall, 80, resident of Albuquerque since 1949, went to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Elaine; son, Randy and his wife, Mary; children, Conner, Stephen, Matthew, and Alison of Albuquerque; daughter, Carol Taylor and husband Larry, children, Spencer, Kathryn, and Melody; daughter, Sara Early and husband Greg, children, Seth and Callie. Ralph was born in Uniontown, AR on November 15, 1919. He served in the US Marines in World War II in the South Pacific and China. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1949. Ralph served as Executive Director of the New Mexico Medical Society for 39 years, also was secretary and on the Board of Directors New Mexico Physician Mutual Liability Company, New Mexico Foundation for Medical Care, and New Mexico Medical Review Association. He received the AMA Citation for Distinguished Service to the medical profession. He was an honorary member of the New Mexico Medical Society and Past Presidents Club. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of Albuquerque Rotary Club, recipient of the Community Service Award by the National Kidney Foundation of New Mexico in 1990, He was an avid Lobo and Dallas Cowboy fan, loved racing pigeons, gardening, traveling and most of all his family. He was a faithful member of Hoffmantown
Church. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery, with John W. Young officiating. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Hoffmantown Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Our special thanks to Renal Medical Associates, Dr. Bob Lowe and the SAC and ICU nurses at Presbyterian Hospital. Memorials can be made to InterServe, For Drs. Tom and Cynthia Hale, 7000 Ludlow St., Upper Darby, PA, 19082-0418. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Dr. Maurice H. Munzer, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971 died, Saturday, April 22, 2000. He is survived by his son, Lee Munzer of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Diane McCarthy of John of New York; grandchildren, Michael and Karen McCarthy of New York; and very close friend, Rosemary Hulburt of Albuquerque. Dr. Munzer was a volunteer for Albuquerque Little Theatre where he did Administrative work. He also volunteered for "Life Lines" of Presbyterian Hospital and Mended Hearts. He was a master gardener who started the program "Share The Produce" which he gathered and distributed food to the needy. Services have taken place. Memorial contributions can be made to La Vida Llena Health Foundation, 10501 Lagrima De Oro, NE, 87111. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Gary Arnold Ramos Pennington, 17, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 23, 2000. Gary was born in Albuquerque on June 14, 1982; and was employed with Sun Valley Fruit Company. He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Ramos; three brothers, Frank Mendoza, wife, Suline, and nephew, Daniel, John Rey Ramos and girlfriend, Jackie Flores, and Dan Ramos and wife, Connie; and nieces, Luanna, Angela and Yvonne Ramos. Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Carmen Ramos; paternal grandmother, Mary Scott Pennington; uncle, Bruce Hughes; nina, Connie Anaya; and a host of friends. Gary will be greatly missed by his loving family. Final viewing will be Saturday, April 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Church on the Rock, 5300 2nd Street NW, located between Griegos and Montano. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. also at the church. Casket bearers will be Frank Mendoza, John Rey Ramos, Danny Ramos, Marcos Lujan, Julius Torrez and Joey Montoya. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.
Tom G. Pineda, 76, an Albuquerque resident since 1957, died Monday, April 24, 2000. He is survived by his son, Raymond Pineda and wife, Margaret; daughter, Mary Ann Coalson and husband Timothy, all of Albuquerque; grandsons, Anthony Pineda and wife, Sara of Cedar Grove, NM, Michael Pineda, and wife, Tracy, of Los Lunas; brothers, Ladislao Pineda and wife, Devon of Trinidad, CO, Gilbert Pineda and wife, Helen of Fresno, CA; several nieces, nephews, friends including his special friends at the Village at Alameda where he resided. His wife, Carmen F. Pineda, preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Pineda was a barber at the NCO Club for 40 years and had served as manager of several of the barbershops at Kirtland AFB. Tom developed many relationships with patrons who came to his shops, and he never met a stranger. He worked as a volunteer over the years by giving free haircuts at the VA Hospital and other hospitals and most recently he served as a volunteer leading social activities at the Village at Alameda. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE with Sophie Gurule, reciting. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2000, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee with Father Luis Jaramillo, celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE, Thursday, April 27, 2000 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Paula A. Rosa, 46, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 25 years, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2000. Paula was born January 15, 1954, the daughter of James and Antoinette Bruno Valentine in Jersey City, New Jersey. She had worked as a Dealer at the Isleta Casino. Paula was preceded in death by her father, James Valentine. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Roman Rosa of Rio Rancho; mother, Antoinette Valentine of Rio Rancho; two sons, Mark James Rosa of Rio Rancho, Peter Rosa of Santa Fe; two brothers, James Valentine of Rio Rancho, Allan Valentine of Michigan; three sisters, Christine Poswiatowski of Rio Rancho, Janice Nargelovic of Rio Rancho, Diane Jennings of Rio Rancho; and other family members. Paula was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Visitation will be today, Tuesday, April 25, 2000, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the service on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, with the interment to follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Steven Poswiatowski, Carl Jennings, Michael Jennings, John Nargelovic, James Nargelovic, and Andy Famiglietta. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, 892-9920.
Sean Michael Roseberry, 27, a resident of Albuquerque died, Friday, April 14, 2000. He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. Brown of Massachusetts; father, Lee Roseberry of Portsmouth, NH; grandparents, Violette and Vernon Brown of Ridgewood, NJ; grandmother, Rose Zubkus of Portsmouth, NH; and his dog, Sancho. "A Farewell to Sean" will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Unicef, Attn: Children's First Internet Donation, 3 Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Carlota V. Salazar, age 89, of Grants, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospial in Albuquerque. Mrs. Salazar was born July 30, 1910 in San Mateo to Daniel Vallejos and Isabel Ortega Vallejos.
Mrs. Salazar is survived by her son, Ross Salazar & his wife, Nikki of Rio Rancho; her two daughters, Erlinda Marquez of Rio Rancho and Isabell & her husband, Leo Chavez of Albuquerque; her brother, Daniel Vallejos of Albuquerque; her two sisters, Rose McLarkey of Fresno, CA and Flora Lachney of Marksville, LA; her 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Salazar was preceded in death by her husband Ricardo Salazar; her son Paul Salazar and her son-in-law Gabe Marquez.
Visitation will be Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Grants Mortuary Chapel. The Rosary will be Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be Friday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Fr. Emeric Nordmeyer, O.F.M. officiating. Burial will be at Grants Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Paul Marquez, Randy Marquez, Darrell Chavez, Darren Chavez, Gabriel Trujillo and Michael Diaz. Honorary pallbearers will be all the grandchildren.
Mrs. Salazar had been a member of the Senior Citizens for many years.
Grants Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Russell D. Seim, 43, died Sunday morning, April 23, at Lovelace Hospital after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Rusty, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born in Houston, Texas. After the death of his mother, the family moved to Taos in 1976, where they owned and operated a Country Inn for four years. Rusty worked at the Inn until the onslaught of Muscular Dystrophy which limited his physical ability for the balance of his life. Subsequent to Taos, Rusty lived with his family in Santa Fe for 12 years and the rest of his life in Albuquerque. A lifelong Presbyterian, Rusty, his brother, Norman III and father, Norm, joined Immanuel Presbyterian Church in 1991. Rusty is survived by his parents, Norm and Marcia Seim; an aunt and uncle, Barbara and Mark Campbell of Dallas; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Norman III; and his uncle, Rudd G. Seim. He had a host of friends who knew him as a kind and loyal person to all he encountered. A Memorial service for Russell was held Tuesday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church at Carlisle and Central. A reception for friends followed at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appropriate to the Immanuel Presbyterian Church Elevator Fund. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Mr. Seim, (891-8200).
Lula Inez Shepherd, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for two years, died April 17, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Woodrow Wilson Shepherd; her son, Max Shepherd, an attorney who works for the New Mexico Attorney General's Office; her grandson, Alexis Kolchevsky-Shepherd, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; and her sister, Lottie Martin of Liberty, Missouri. Inez was born in Syracuse, Missouri, October 15, 1911 to Effie and Charles Mothersbaugh. She grew up in Sedalia, MO, where she graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 1929. She married Woodrow Wilson Shepherd June 30, 1935 and moved to Kansas City, MO where she spent her working life. After retiring Inez volunteered as a Grey Lady at Bothwell Medical Center in Sedalia, MO as a counselor to women facing breast cancer surgery or treatment and she worked part time with the wonderful people at the Central Missouri Sales Barn. Inez was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedalia and a woman who found great strength and comfort in the Lord. Inez will be remembered as a dedicated and loving wife and mother, and as an extra ordinarily kind and giving person who always looked for and found the good in others. Direct Funeral Services 343-8008, 2919 4th NW
Jackie I. Smith, 69, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1941, passed away on Monday, April 24, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ron Smith; children, Cathi Brunacini of Albuquerque, Ray Brunacini Jr. of Delta, CO, Mike Brunacini of Albuquerque, Jennie Canterbury and her husband, Jeff of Aurora, CO, and Lori Brunacini of Albuquerque; and grandchildren, Jessica Brunacini of Albuquerque, Devin Brunacini of Colorado and Ariel and Chloe Canterbury of Aurora, CO. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. this morning at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Jackie was a fun-loving person whose kindness touched many. Her spirit will live on in all those who knew and loved her. Memorial donations may be made to the University of New Mexico Cancer Research Center.
