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Howard Charles Peterson passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2003. He was born on July 15, 1927, in Worcester, MA, and came to New Mexico with the Army Air Corps in WWII. He was assigned to Operation Crossroads. Later, after graduating from the University of New Mexico he became a newspaperman. His first job as a reporter was with the Albuquerque Journal. In 1960, he joined Pacific Stars and Stripes in Tokyo, Japan, where he was Managing Editor from 1970-1979. Mr. Peterson is survived by his mother, Ethel Peterson; and his two daughters, Helen and Catherine; and Catherine's husband, James Moorhouse. Mrs. Edith H. Peterson pre-deceased him in 1974. Cremation has taken place.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400

Zita Rinaldi, beloved Mother, grandmother, and sister was called home to be with the Lord our Savior, Saturday, May 3, 2003. Zita was a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM had been living in Las Vegas, NM with her son and daughter in law. Zita was born to Giovanni Giorgio of Lucca, Italy and Dolores Mares Rinaldi of Pena Blanca, NM on April 18, 1922. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Bartholomeo, Phillip, George and Americo Rinaldi, and sister Leticia McClellan. She is survived by her loving sons Cristino B. Griego and wife Mary Lou of Las Vegas, NM, George R. Griego and wife Barbara of Bernalillo, NM, and Leonard Griego and wife Elaine of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Cristino III and wife Rachel of Washington, DC, and E. Joaquin Griego, and Mario R. Griego of Albuquerque, Eric R. Griego and Charlene and Michael S. Griego, all of Bernalillo, and Camille Zita Griego and Gabriel J. Griego of Albuquerque. She was also blessed with two great grandsons, Luca Randolfo Griego of Washington, DC and George Patrick Griego of Bernalillo, NM. Also surviving are her brother, Justin Rinaldi and sister Margaret Ortiz and husband Joe all of Bernalillo, NM. She is also survived by many nieces, nephew, and cousins. Zita was a well known educator with the Bernalillo Public School System, a member of the Sandoval County Historical Society, a board member of the Sandoval County Commission on Aging and a volunteer with the St. Anthony's Kitchen of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo. She was a avid outdoors person who enjoyed her orchard and gardens. The love of her life was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Zita will be greatly missed by her family and by all those who knew and loved her. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo, NM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Honored attendants will be Lucy Montoya, Barbara J. Sanchez, Pauline Perea, Beverly Montoya, Edith Molnar, Ramona Holdeman, Mary Ann Howden, Florence Bleil, Edwina Mora, Dora Mondragon, Annie Sandoval and Sinnie Gurule. Her grandson Gabriel Joseph Griego will carry the urn. A special thank you to her Guardian Angels Elvira Reastra, Eva Villanueva, Evelyn Rodriguez, and Benita Paiz. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Home Health of your choice. Funeral services are entrusted to:
Alameda Mortuary
9420 4th Street NW
898-3160

Jose Q. Romero, age 76, passed away May 5, 2003 in Santa Fe following an illness. Jose was born June 29, 1926 in Duran, NM to the home of Teodolo and Eufelia Marquez Romero. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Jose married Rita Pena on November 1961. He worked for the State of New Mexico Highway Department for 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rita L. Romero, an Infant son, his brother Florenio Romero, his sister, Ermilinda Herrera and his nephew Carlos Herrera. Jose is survived by his daughter, Tina Romero of Encino, NM, his grandson Benjamin Romero also of Encino, a special niece Rebecca Apodaca of Santa Rosa and his cousin Mercedes Salas of Portales. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Tuesday morning May 6, at 11:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Encino, NM. Graveside services will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Encino. Serving as Pallbearers will be Harold Urioste, Anthony Garcia, Jake Tenorio, Nick Pena, Johnny Sanchez and Gerald Tenorio. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be all his brother in laws. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM (505)472-3369.

RACHEL W. Ronan, 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2003. Born in Sodus, New York on August 2, 1922, she is survived by daughter; Marcia Padilla, son-in-law Ray, and grandchildren Brittany and Brian of Albuquerque, son; Daniel Ronan, daughter-in-law Lynette, and granddaughters Briana and Danielle of Houston, Texas; son; Michael Ronan and granddaughter Amy of Albuquerque, daughter; Susan Ronan of Los Lunas; brother; Rodger Wagner and sister-in-law Peg of Scottsdale, Arizona; nephew; Frank Wagner, wife Linda, and great-nieces Nicole, Christina, and Sharise of Scottsdale, Arizona, nephew; Douglas Wagner, wife Mari, and great-nephews Kai and Kenji of Seattle, Washington; and nephew; Ricardo Meza of Scottsdale, Arizona. She was preceded in death by nephew; Richard Wagner of Scottsdale, Arizona. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd., N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arrangements by
Sunrise Funeral Options
7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Michael Rymar, 86, passed away in Albuquerque on Saturday, May 3, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rymar; daughter, Alexandria Nelson; and grandsons, Evan Nelson, Jeffrey Nelson and Mitchell Nelson. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Father Christopher Zugger officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, May 6, 2003, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400

Filemon O. Sandoval, 78, born in Costilla, NM on July 6, 1924, and passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2003. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sandoval is survived by wife of 56 years, Marjorie; children, Arthur Sandoval, Robert Sandoval and wife, Cindy, Carmen Kavelman and husband, Kim, Donna Collis and husband Randy; grandchildren, Mary Smith, Michael Sandoval, Matthew Sandoval, Bette Sandoval, David Kavelman, Zachary Kavelman, Daniel Kavelman; sisters, Edith Santistevan, Mary Sandoval and Lydia Jaramillo; and many nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Following the rosary, Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., also at Risen Savior Catholic Community. Interment will take place Friday, May 9, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400

Wilma Bird Sullivan, 73, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. (Sully) Sullivan; and her mother and father, Georgia and Pat Bird. She is survived by a son, Robert M. (Mike) Sullivan and his wife, Ruth of Calumet, MN; a daughter, Dr. Lee Sullivan of Las Cruces; two granddaughters, Stephanie Burke of Las Cruces and Jessica Burke of University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Irene Squires and her husband, Bill of Enid, OK and Norma Brewster and her husband, Vern of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Patricia Eubank and her two children, Jason and Jana Eubank, Bob and his wife Carolyn Squires, Ryan and Josh Squires, David and his wife Nancy Squires, their two children Gentry and Wesley Squires, Steve Brewster, and Laura and her husband, Scott Wallin, and their two children, Michelle and Lori Wallin. Wilma was born and raised in Breckenridge, OK. She graduated from Garber High School in Oklahoma in 1947. She moved with her family to Albuquerque in 1947 for her Father's health. She went to work for Mountain Bell and was married to Mr. Sullivan on October 16, 1953. Wilma received her degree in nursing from the University of Albuquerque and realized her lifelong dream to become an Operating Room Nurse in 1974. She was a volunteer for the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau for many years. Wilma was a wonderful friend to many people and she had a kind and generous heart. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister. She was especially proud of her granddaughters. She was a family person who loved deeply and will be missed by all who had the grand experience of knowing her. She fought a brave but quiet battle with grace and dignity that defined her being. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in her name to your favorite charity. For those of you who came by and spent a moment with her, or said a prayer, or simply thought of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, we thank you. The family wishes to thank the personnel at Mission Manor for all of their help and kindness during Wilma's illness, and also Zia Hospice.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400

Sophia C. Walling, 86, of Dogwood Street, Bath, NY died Friday, May 2, 2003 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. She was born in Shanendoah, PA April 22, 1917 the daughter of Julian and Helen Graebel Jackson. Sophia was the owner of the Sona-Tori Dress Shop in Bath for 15 years. She was a member of the St. Mary's Church in Bath, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed the company of her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Daniel) Schoeffler of Bath, NY, her son Thomas (Matilda) Walling of Albuquerque, NM, two granddaughters, Brenda (Michael) Beyler of Bath, NY and Catherine (David) Halbach of Scottsdale, AZ; three grandsons, Richard (Tammy) Walling of Albuquerque, NM, Mark Walling of Albuquerque, NM and Joseph (Eileen) Walling of Piedmont, SC, five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard in July 2001; four brothers; and three sisters. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 from 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. at Fagan's Funeral Home in Bath, NY a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Mary's Church in Bath with Reverend Richard Shatzel as Celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Bath. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Sophie's name may be made to the Volunteer Ambulance Corps of Bath, 110 East Steuben Street, Bath, NY 14810.

MACLOVIA ALICE ANGLADA, 86, of Canon died Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Toribio Anglada. She is survived by her sons, Jose Benjamin Roy Anglada (Ramona) of Albuquerque, Adelmo A. Anglada (Rosalind) of Santa Cruz, and Bonifacio L. Anglada (Celina) of Santa Fe; and granddaughter, Theresa Chavez (Ronald); 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Teodorita Tafoya, Rafelita Chacon, Orlando Romero, Adelina Lucero, Kate Tafoya; and many other relatives. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at Nuestra Senora de Dolores Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.

MARGARET DAVIS ARROTT, 99, died Sunday. She was born in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of congressman Ewin L. Davis, later chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and Carolyn Windsor of Americus, Ga. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living graduate of Miss Madeira's School in Virginia. After a year of art study, she married F. Vernon Foster of West Orange, N.J., and had three children: Thaddeus, who died at birth, Amanda, and Glen. Following a divorce, she studied anthropology at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C., then worked on the Navajo Reservation for the University of New Mexico. In 1940 she married George K. Taylor in Santa Fe. Soon after the beginning of World War II, he was lost at sea. She spent the rest of the war teaching photography to ambulatory soldiers at Fort Dix, N.J., and later worked with wounded soldiers at Fort Belvoir, Va. In 1950, she married Charles Arrott of Sewickley, Pa. They moved to Antigua, Guatemala, and devoted many years to restoring a 16th century Spanish Colonial ruin that became their home. At the behest of Dr. Alfred Kidder, then dean of Mayan archaeology, they were appointed to the staff of the Museum of History and Anthropology in Guatemala City to study contemporary Indian pottery. Over a three-year period they made excursions by pickup and mule to photograph and record pottery-making in the hinterlands of Guatemala. Although their work was interrupted by the 1954 revolution in Guatemala, it formed the basis of Traditional Pottery of Guatemala, a classic work by Ruben Reina of the University Museum in Philadelphia. When Charles Arrott became ill, they moved to Phoenix. After his death in 1968, she returned to Guatemala. She moved to Santa Fe in 1981 where she became an active member of Holy Faith Episcopal Church. In 1996, on her 93rd birthday, she was chrismated into the Holy Orthodox Church and is a much-loved member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church. She is preceded in death by her sons Glen and Thaddeus Foster. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Foster Washburn of Alexandria, Va.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; step-children, William Arrott of Chicago, Anthony Arrott of Vancouver and New York, and Lyde Arrott Longaker of Ashland, Va.; and many other relatives. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Eldorado. A reception with light refreshments will follow the funeral. She will be buried at St. Michael's Orthodox Monastery in Canones following the reception. Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers to: Mi Casa Amigos De Los Ninos PO Box 178 Spring, Texas 77383.

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