Bobbie L. Downing, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Thursday, May 1, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Charley Downing and wife, Mary of Rio Rancho, NM, Dennis Downing of Locksburg, AR, Paul Downing and wife, Roberta of Enid, OK, and David Downing and wife, Cindy of Albuquerque; daughter, Bertha Ann Blewitt and husband, Dennis of Barnardville, NC; 13 grandchildren, Dennis and Kevin Blewitt, C.J., Dee, Scott, Brian, Amanda, Chelsea, Michael, Justin, Clay, Chris, and Heather Downing; brothers, Ben Culp and wife, Carolyn of Tulsa, OK and Larry Culp and wife, Brenda of Oklahoma City, OK She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Paul Downing in May 1968, grandson, Jeremy Downing and unborn grandchild. She served for 26 years in the New Mexico Department of Labor retiring January 1, 1997. Mrs. Downing was very active in helping the elderly and homeless. Her birds and cats were very special to her and she loved the outdoors. She was very dedicated to serving the Lord. Services will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Bob Butler officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Downing, Brian Downing, Dee Downing, C.J. Downing, Gene Howard, and Ed Gladwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Downing, Kevin Blewitt, and Dennis Blewitt. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, May 4, 2003, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Bobbie L. Downing, 68, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Thursday, May 1, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Charley Downing and wife, Mary of Rio Rancho, NM, Dennis Downing of Locksburg, AR, Paul Downing and wife, Roberta of Enid, OK, and David Downing and wife, Cindy of Albuquerque; daughter, Bertha Ann Blewitt and husband, Dennis of Barnardville, NC; 13 grandchildren, Dennis and Kevin Blewitt, C.J., Dee, Scott, Brian, Amanda, Chelsea, Michael, Justin, Clay, Chris, and Heather Downing; brothers, Ben Culp and wife, Carolyn of Tulsa, OK and Larry Culp and wife, Brenda of Oklahoma City, OK She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Paul Downing in May 1968, grandson, Jeremy Downing and unborn grandchild. She served for 26 years in the New Mexico Department of Labor retiring January 1, 1997. Mrs. Downing was very active in helping the elderly and homeless. Her birds and cats were very special to her and she loved the outdoors. She was very dedicated to serving the Lord. Services will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Bob Butler officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Downing, Brian Downing, Dee Downing, C.J. Downing, Gene Howard, and Ed Gladwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Downing, Kevin Blewitt, and Dennis Blewitt. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, May 4, 2003, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Tony Gonzales, 63, born in Clayton, NM and a resident of Albuquerque since 1963, passed away on April 30, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Viola M. Gonzales; son, Raymond Gonzales; two daughters, Theresa M. Kephart and husband, Howard and Diana V. Garcia and husband, Charles all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, John, Natasha and Toni Ann Gonzales, Tanya, April and Anastasia Kephart, Marie and Genie Garcia, Charlotte and Carlos Archuleta; great grandchildren, Isaiah, Santiago and Gabriel; brothers and sisters, Adelina Montoya and husband, Felix, Lencho Gonzales and wife, Lolie, Mary Lou Dominguez and husband, Joey and Vicente Gonzales and wife, Olga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincente and Annie and brothers, Richard Demetrio, Manuel, George, Freddie and David. Tony was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He had a big heart, a great smile and will always be remembered. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE.
French Mortuary
9300 Golf Course Rd. NW
897-0300
Emil R. Hargett passed away May 1, 2003 after a surprisingly short illness. He was 84. Born in Russellville, Alabama on November 8, 1918, he was one of six children raised as members of the Church of Christ. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942-46, and attended Yale University's School of Engineering. Returning to Alabama, Mr. Hargett furthered his studies at Auburn University, where he met and married his wife of 53 years, Louise Cherry. The honeymoon couple moved to Boulder, CO for post graduate studies, where they had the first of three children in 1951. Mr. Hargett was a Civil Engineering Professor for over 20 years, teaching at Auburn University, Florida State University, South Dakota State University, Texas A&M University and the University of Colorado. The Hargett family moved to Albuquerque in 1969, where Hargett was employed at the Civil Engineering Research Facility of Sandia Labs. He was a member of the American Society of Civil American Scientists' for breakthrough work with airport runway surfaces and aggregates. Hargett was an avid sportsman, gardener and winemaker, and he finally retired from his last position at the City Engineering Dept. here in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Louise, C. Hargett of Albuquerque; and his three children, Emil F. Hargett of Rio Rancho, Carole E. Pacheco of Savannah, GA, Armand Hargett of Albuquerque; five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, M. C. Hargett of Russellville, AL; and two sisters, Mary Zirbel of Morrison, CO and Teresa Wallace of Russellville, AL. He will be sorely missed by all who have been touched by his presence, consoled only by the promise, strength and security of his faith. Mr. Hargett will be returned to Alabama and reunited with his family in burial. French Mortuary on Wyoming is in charge of local arrangements.
Ocariz G. Jaramillo, 93, passed away on May 2, 2003. She was born on May 19, 1909. Mrs. Jaramillo is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Jaramillo and seven children. She is survived by her children, Lucinda Valverde, Flora Gonzalez, Ercilia Rael, Nora Martinez, Isabell Jaramillo, Sylvestre Jaramillo of Seatle, WA and Flavio Jaramillo. She is also survived by five generations of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jaramillo will be deeply missed by her loving family. Visitations will be held on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited following at 7:00 p.m. Time and place of Mass to be announced. Interment will be at the San Ysidro Cemetery in Sedillo, NM. Pallbearers will be Kenny Martinez, Roland Gonzales, Albert Jaramillo, Adaline Jaramillo, Florinio Jaramillo and Larry Serna. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Gutierrez. Services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
G. Allen Jones, 54, beloved husband, father, brother and son, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003. Allen touched the lives of all who knew him and he will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and co-workers. He was born December 7, 1948 in Oklahoma, to Gene Allen and Kathryn P. Jones. After graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Allen served his country at various bases around the world. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Alison Crompton; daughter, Lindsay Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Yvette Jones; mother, Kathryn P. Jones; sister, M. Francie Stevens; and mother-in-law, Cora Crompton. He is also survived by loving in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Allen; his brother, Gaylyn Floyd; and his infant son, Scott Crompton Jones. Allen served faithfully in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His happiest times were working in the church and being with his family. He loved playing golf with his son and watching his daughter play softball. For the past 12 years, Allen had been employed by Los Alamos National Laboratory where he made many lasting friendships. Services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at the San Victorio L.D.S. Chapel, 11750 San Victorio NE, with Bishop Robert
Hall presiding. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit the family in the Relief Society Room, San Victorio Chapel, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Alexander Martinez, age 30, beloved son of Maria Eikenberry and dearest brother of Silvia, Anthony and George, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2003. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2002 in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors. Arrangements are under the direction of:
Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors
3113 Carlisle Blvd NE
884-1188
John Byron Mcgee passed away April 30, 2003 after a courageous battle with Chroidial Melanoma. John was born in Seattle, February 11, 1945. He was a graduate of the University of Washington and a strong alumni supporter. He was an avid athlete and loved running, biking, skiing, golf and squash. John had a great love for animals. Recently, he was preceded in death by his beloved cocker spaniel, Jake. His beloved wife, Rose-Mary, of the family home survives John. He is also survived by his brother, Robert; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Sand both of Vancouver, WA; four nephews; three aunts; and two uncles. A special thank you to Sheryl Dixon RN of Presbyterian Hospice for her caring, compassion and friendship. Family requests in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made in John's memory to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, specify Dogtown, Kanab, UT 84741. 435-644-2001. www.bestfriends.org. Pastor Don Wilson of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, will officiate at Services held Monday, May 5, 2003, 3:00 p.m. at Sunrise Funeral 7601 Wyoming NE.
Virginia Leigh "Ginny" Miller passed away suddenly at her home in Houston, Texas on April 28, 2003, at the age of 41. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Miller; sister, Katie Benedict and husband, Richard and his son, Tony; niece, Amanda Prouty and husband, Chris; and their sons, Brendyn and Caleb; all of Texas; also her aunt, Judi Sinks; and cousin, Steve Westman both of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis C. Miller; and grandparents, "Chisel" and "Jerry" Smith. Ginny was a graduate of Cibola High School and attended the University of New Mexico. She was also a member of the N.M. Arabian Horse Association, and a 1979 Senorita at the N.M. Symphony Ball. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she moved to Texas in the 1980's where she made many friends. Her family will miss her deeply. By request there will be a cremation and no service. Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, TX 75048.
Lorenza "Lore" Placencio passed away at her home in Albuquerque on April 28, 2003. She is survived by her son, Gus Parker and granddaughter Haley, two brothers, seven sisters, nieces and nephews. The prayer vigil will be at Church of the Risen Savior in Albuquerque on May at 7:00 p.m. and a Memorial Mass will be at Prince of Peace Church in Albuquerque on May 5, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. The Prayer Vigil will be at Baca's Funeral Home, Highway 180 in Silver City, NM. on May 8, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima, 340 Mayo, Bayard, NM. on May 9, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Gila Cemetery. Her hands are still now and her lovely heart has stopped beating, but her precious memory will remain with us and the scent of the loveliest rose remains with us forever.
Gail Griffith Saavedra, 65, died of cancer at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2003. She was the daughter of Arthur R. Griffith and the late Margaret B. Griffith of Carlsbad, NM. A resident of Albuquerque since 1960, she developed and directed the first volunteer program at Albuquerque's Main Library from 1975 to 1978, and was an elementary school counselor in the Albuquerque Public Schools from 1978 until her retirement in 1995. Her greatest pride was her family: husband, Louis; son, Ralph and wife, Rachel and their sons, Stephen and Gabriel; daughter, Laura and husband, David Buckley and their children, Aidan and Elena; daughter, Barbara and her fiance, Michael Risher; cousin, Karen Griffith; and many other relatives. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and by her valued friends. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in Albuquerque on Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 2:00 p.m., at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the Los Griegos Branch Library, 1000 Griegos Road NW; Albuquerque, NM 87107.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Cody Shane Smith, 27, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Darla Smith of Albuquerque; brother, Todd Smith of Casper, WY; sister, LaShawnda Smith of Albuquerque; and grandfather, John Shipman of Grand Prairie, TX. He is also survived by his best friend, his Golden Retriever, Rex. Cody was born in Loyalton, California. He was a 1995 graduate of Eldorado High School. He attended TVI studying to be an architectural engineer. He was an employee of Smith's Food and Drug stores for ten years. Services will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Todd Smith, John Shipman, Jason Shipman, Joshua Shipman, Robert Henderson, and Mark Bailey. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Sunday, May 4, 2003, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
