REUBEN MARTINEZ, 78, of La Mesilla, died Wednesday. He was an veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and the Korean conflict and received numerous medals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Gregorita Martinez of Chimayo; his first wife, Adela Martinez; brother-in-law, Ross Borrego; and a nephew, Gene Borrego. He is survived by his wife, Esther Martinez; two sisters, Sally Borrego and family, and Elaisa Medina and husband Marcos and family of Chimayo; one brother, Orlando Martinez and wife Mariquita and family of Chimayo; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary.
Adam David Bickett, 19, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 1999. He was born December 21, 1979. Adam is survived by his mother, Katherine Sanchez Aldaz; stepfather, Gilbert Aldaz; father, David Bickett; grandmother, June Bickett (Baba); grandfather, Max Sanchez; sisters, Vanessa Christine Bickett and Jessica Aldaz; brothers, Jason Aldaz and David Bickett Jr.; cousins, Benjamin Sanchez, Matthew Ortega, Sarah Ortega, Nicolas Gamble, Emily Gamble, Ryan Bickett, James Bickett, Mike Brancato, Elizabeth Roby, Steven Roby, Pamela Roby, Kenny Branum, Aaron Bickett, Spencer Bickett, and Brooke Post; aunts and uncles, Louis and Tillie Sanchez, Judy Sanchez, Regina Sanchez, Maria Sanchez, Lorraine Sanchez and Joseph Gamble, Bridgett and Aaron Ortega, Donna and Glen Post, Brian and Barbara Bickett, Susan Roby, Amy Branum, and Mark and Jeanette Bickett. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Emma Sanchez; grandfather, Robert Bickett; brother, David Anthony Bickett; and cousin, Justin Walden. Adam graduated with Honors from Eldorado High School, Class of 1998. He was a Civil Engineering student at University of Oklahoma, attending on full academic scholarship. Other honors include National Hispanic Scholar, Westpoint Nominee, University of New Mexico Star Scholar, named in "Who's Who Among American High School Students." His activities and hobbies included wrestling, football, running, weight-lifting, and fishing. Rosary will be recited Friday, June 18, 1999, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 19, 1999, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Rev. William McCarren, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Sanchez, Aaron Ortega, Mike Romero, Lee Aldaz, Brian Bickett, Glen Post, and Jamie Anderson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, June 18, 1999, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Agustiniano "Justo" Candelaria, a life long resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday at the age of 91. Mr. Candelaria was a member of the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Teamsters and was a truck driver during all of his working life. Mr. Candelaria is survived by his children, Martin J. Candelaria and wife, Jeanette of Albuquerque, Roberto E. Candelaria of Phoenix, AZ, Evelyn C. Sanchez of Albuquerque, Ramon J. Candelaria and wife, Viola of Los Lunas, and Priscilla Armijo of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Candelaria will be held on Saturday at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Candelaria will be held on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the San Felipe de Neri Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
Nicholas "Nick" Candelaria, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died Monday, June 14, 1999. He is survived by his sons, Robert D. Candelaria and wife, Mollie of Tucson, AZ and Albert Candelaria of Lakewood, CA; daughters, Marcella LeFlore and husband, Virgil of Bosque Farms and Estella Garcia and husband, Napoleon of Albuquerque; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlotta Lovato and husband, Saturnino and Anne Smail, all of Albuquerque; and brother, E.E. Tim Candelaria and wife, Evelyn of Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Candelaria was preceded in death by his wife, Terrie Candelaria. He attended Mountainair High School; graduated from El Rito Normal School; graduated from St. Joseph's College on the Rio Grande; received his Master's degree from Eastern New Mexico University and completed course work towards a Doctorate. During WWII, Mr. Candelaria moved to Tucson to work in the defense industry. Mr. Candelaria was an educator for 40 years, teaching in classes from one room school houses to Universities. He was inducted into the New Mexico Teachers
Hall of Fame. Mr. Candelaria briefly worked as the Torrance County Assessor. He was a published author, writing primarily about Spanish tradition, proverbs and culture. Mr. Candelaria was a former member of Our Lady of Sorrows in Manzano, NM and had currently been a member of St. Therese Little Flower Church in Albuquerque. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His greatest joy was teaching and was most happy when "his" students achieved a higher education and when they became good upstanding and successful members of their communities. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred NW, with Father Lazaro Cuesta S.F. and Father John R. Rebold, Celebrants. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Candelaria, Mark Candelaria, Roland Candelaria, Clinton Garcia, Thaddeus LeFlore, Charles Candelaria, Vincent Candelaria and Christopher Candelaria. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. The family would like to thank the staff of Valle Norte Caring Center and Sandia Hospice for their loving care of Nick. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Norma A. (Luchetti), 79, died June 17, 1999. Born in Raton, NM, January 26, 1920 to Michael and Magdelena Luchetti, who originally relocated from Italy to settle in Los Padillas. There the family started their own winery and thriving farm. Norma was married to Mel N. Chavez, who was an employee of the Civil Service Department until his death on September 8, 1994. Norma retired after many years from the County Clerks Office in the 1970's. Norma was a very warm, caring and loving woman. She helped raise many children throughout her life and treated them all equally and as her own. She was always willing to take care of her "children" at any given time. Norma (grandma) always wanted her family around her, even in her last moments of life. Preceded in death by her son, Mel A. Chavez-April 1, 1999; brothers, Devilio, Alex, and Pete Luchetti. Survivors include her daughter, Frances Chavez-Maldonado and husband, Tony; siblings, Marion Bordenave, Olympia Raines, Orlindo Luchetti, and Minerva Vescovi. She also leaved behind four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano NW on Saturday, June 19, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later time. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
Marcelo F. Gallegos, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1938, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Romey Gallegos; son, Eddie Gallegos; and grandson, Randy Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his sons, Richard Gallegos and wife, Kendra of Burwell, NE and Tommy Gallegos and wife, Janet of Farmington; daughters, Patricia Gallegos and Mary Segura and husband, Clyde, all of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Mary Gallegos of Albuquerque; his friend, Edward Gurule of Albuquerque; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. He was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union #1319. Mr. Gallegos was also a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW, with Father Ben Begin O.F.M., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodney Gallegos, Amos Gallegos, Tyson Luna, Mario Gallegos, Joe Lopez, Tommy Gallegos, Richard Gallegos and Clyde Segura. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Nick S. Gallegos, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly at home Wednesday, June 16, 1999. Mr. Gallegos was born in Lemitar, NM to Nepomoseno and Sinforsa Gallegos; he was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; a World War II Veteran; he earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1950 from the University of New Mexico; Nick retired from the Federal Government Service after 38 years of service; he enjoyed fishing, baseball, retirement, and most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Gallegos in 1982. He is survived by his loving children, Thomas L. Gallegos and wife, Rosemary, Christina Pedroncelli and husband, John, Janice Gallegos and husband, Reed Schmell all of Albuquerque, Margaret Cordova and husband, Robert of Littleton, CO, and Loretta K. Gallegos of Rio Rancho, NM; six precious grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Abran Gallegos of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Anunciacion Baerwald and husband, Beno of Albuquerque and Virginia Belden of Sacramento, CA. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Tashi, for his kind and gentle care given to their father during his last year at home. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl., SE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be, Scott Hungate, Brian Cordova, Stephen Cordova, John Ulibarri, John Pedroncelli and Reed Schmell. Honorary bearers will be, Patrick M. Gallegos and Robert Cordova. Funeral Services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW 243-5222.
Harold Steve Gillard, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 12, 1999 at the age of 72. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and the Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Dad loved fishing, and loved his family very much. He will be greatly missed. Harold is survived by his wife, Ellen Elizabeth Gillard; daughters, Jody Evans and Gina Gillard and Randy; sons, Gary L. Gillard and Loretta, and Steve Gillard and wife, Sharon; sister, Vivian Munden; brother, Gary W. Gillard and wife, Dayle; grandchildren, Jessica, Miles, Piper, and Justin; nephew, Terry Munden and wife, Cindy. He is also survived by other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the family home, 4109 Hendrix NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Noon Day Ministries, 101 Broadway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
In Loving Memory of
BESSIE T. GURULE
Born October 16, 1946, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 16, 1999 due to illness. She is survived by brother, Leo Gurule and friend, Priscilla; sister, Jessie Ortiz, husband, Earnest; brother, Al Gurule Jr. and wife, Loretta; nieces and nephews, Renee Gurule-Gallegos and husband, Gilbert, Christopher Ortiz, James Gurule, Herman Ortiz and wife, Dina, Dominic Gurule, Alisha Gurule, Matthew Gurule and Avery Gurule; great-nieces and nephews, Abrianna Gallegos, Zachery Ortiz, Alexis Ortiz, Adrian Ortiz and Damien Ortiz; aunt, Carmen Archibeque and husband, Alex; uncle, Lawrence Martinez; Godchildren, Isabel Baldonado, Herman Ortiz and Avery Gurule and very special companion, her dog, Sheila. Rosary-7:00 p.m. Sunday and Mass-10:00 a.m. Monday, both at St. Therese Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Ortiz, Herman Ortiz, James Gurule, Dominic Gurule, Gilbert Gallegos Jr., Albert Archibeque, Matthew and Avery Gurule, and Zachery Ortiz.
Yolanda Turrieta Lang. The dancer took her final bow on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 after a short ravaging bout with cancer and its treatments. Surviving is Yolanda's husband, Bob and their children and a large number of family, friends, and fans. She loved them all and we all loved her. Her musician friends sent her out with beautiful renditions of the music that was her passion. The family requests memorial contributions may be made in Yolanda's name to the Women's Guild of San Antonito Mission Church, c/o Holy Child Parish, P.O. Box 130, Tijeras, NM 87059 to thereby continue the Guild's good works. Her cremated remains will be place at San Antonito Mission Church where she will always be surrounded by love. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, June 18, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at San Antonito Catholic Mission, with Fr. John Carney, Celebrant. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Farrell LaVar Lines, 61, died peacefully at home with his family June 17, 1999. He was a native New Mexico, raised in Virden, New Mexico, earned his Law degree at George Washington University, and practiced law for 30 years in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lucynthia Robbins; children, John Farrell, Jeffrey Robbins, Derek Christian and wife, Kristine, Robin Elizabeth and husband, Brian Gaultney, Scott Allen, and Allison Ruth; foster son, Ray Merrell and wife, Lauree; grandchildren, Taylor and Dylan Gaultney and Noah Lines; parents, John LaVar and Emma Jean Lines; siblings, Jo Donaldson and husband, Jim, Gene Lines and wife, Suzanne, David Lines, and Edna Pacheco; mother-in-law, Harriet Robbins; brother-in-law, Kal Robbins and wife, Dianne and numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4109 Eubank Blvd. NE, with visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 1999. The Funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 21, 1999, with burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Bone Marrow Transplantation Fund, University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724 or The Research Fund, Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ 85724. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 505-343-8008.
Dale R. Pettey, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, June 14, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dorothy J. Pettey; a daughter, Cynthia Pettey; also Barbara Liebeck; grandson, Brian Liebeck; granddaughter, Marlene and husband, Bradley Cullum, Frank and Linda Dressman; grandsons, Frank and Billy Dressman. He was a USMC Veteran of WWII. Mr. Pettey graduated from Pharmacy School. He worked in Los Alamos and retired from New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. He was a member of the Mason's and a Shriner. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Ballut Abyad Temple, P.O. Box 8410, 87198. Private services will be held Monday. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Mercy Ramirez, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, June 17, 1999. She is survived by her husband and life partner of 41 years, Juan C. Ramirez; daughter, Ninette Ramirez; son, Chris Ramirez, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Jessica Ramirez, Jennifer Chavez and Marissa Chavez, all of Albuquerque and Krista Lemman of Mesa, AZ; grandsons, Joshua Lemman and Johnathon Lemman of Mesa, AZ and Rudy Chavez of Albuquerque; brother, Jesse Lopez and wife, Delia; sisters, Ramona Saavedra and husband, Carlos, Rita Henson, Connie Gonzales and husband, Gilbert, Josie Aragon and husband, Benny and Laura Trujillo and husband, Carlos; and granddog, Amaretto. Mrs. Ramirez was preceded in death by son, Martin Ramirez; sister, Margaret Prado; and brother, Johnny Lopez. She was a member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church. Mrs. Ramirez worked as a teachers assistant at Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School. Rosary will be recited Friday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 4020 St. Joseph Pl. NW, with Father Frank Prieto, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Ortega, Andrew Vigil, Anthony Aragon, Rudy Chavez, Carlos Trujillo, Gilbert Gonzales and Felipe Ramirez. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Filipe A. Ruelas, age 87, born on May 15, 1912, passed away to be with the Lord on June 16, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Augustina Ruelas; one son, Phillip Ruelas; and one daughter, Tina Cisnero. Filipe is survived by two sons, Leo Ruelas and Simon Ruelas; two daughters, Emily Segura and husband, Horacio, and Rita Montoya and husband, Luis; one sister, Cecilia Mojarro and husband, Daniel; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held this afternoon at the Chapel of Alameda at 4:00 p.m. until the time of Rosary. A Rosary will be recited today at 7:30 p.m., also at the Chapel of Alameda. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Horacio Segura, Luis Montoya, Gene Segura, Bill Ebanks, Mark Montoya, and Johnny Garcia. Services entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Norbert R. Baldonado Jr. F.S.I.
Charles (Dave) Townsend, 80, a longtime resident of New Mexico and now residing in Rio Communities since 1985, passed away on June 15, 1999. Charles was born in 1918 in Roswell, NM. He worked for the construction industry as an electrician and manager. Charles was honored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a 50 year member on August 9, 1997. Since his retirement he was active in the Airstream Wally Byam Caravan Club International and served as President of the New Mexico Chapter in 1990. He was also a member of the Tierra Del Sol Country Club, where he enjoyed golf and social activities. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Gladys Goodlive-Townsend of 12 years; his son, John and his wife, Martha of Sedona, AZ; his daughter, Mary Jane Guerra of Mt. Shasta, CA; three grandchildren, Shelly Bilyeu, Dave Townsend, and Airanna Guerra. A memorial service will be held on Friday, 1:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Belen with Rev. Jay Armstrong officiating. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Alpine Beard, 90, November 1, 1909 to May 16, 2000, died peacefully at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital, Woodland Hills, CA. Survived by sister, Betty Baker; daughters, Rebecca Shaw and Cecily Mitchell; grandchildren, Elizabeth Montano, Loren Sell and Julie Sell; great-grandchildren, Mary, Kay, Susan, David, Amanda and Eden Montano; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Alpine was a talented writer who worked with husband Cecil Beard (died 1986) writing TV shows and comic books. Wrote independently as Alpine Harper. Born 1909 in Rice, TX. In 1937 she and Cecil moved to Los Angeles where they lived and worked for over 30 years. They lived in Carton Co., (Reserve and Glenwood) from 1968 to 1986, and continued to write. After Cecil died she moved to Seattle, lived there until 1998 and came back to So. California to live at the Motion Picture Home. We will miss her quick wit and generous spirit. She was cremated, according to her wishes. A family memorial will be held for both Alpine and Cecil in Catron Co. this fall. Donations may be sent to the Motion Picture and Television Fund, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Charles R. Buzzard, 77, died Monday, May 29, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth W. Buzzard and wife, Lori of Collingsworth, NJ and Carl R. Buzzard and wife, Deborah of Albuquerque; daughter, Virginia Bodine and husband, Robert of Garden Grove, CA; grandchildren, Charles Buzzard and fiancee, Julie, Michael Buzzard, Mary Buzzard, and Peter Buzzard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gene Buzzard on February 19, 1999. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 7834 Tennyson NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, 87199-0790. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
Matias "Matt" Chavez, son of Soledad Duran and Clemente Chavez, died Saturday, June 3, 2000. He was 86. Matt was born on May 14, 1914 in Hillsboro, New Mexico. Matt died from leukemia. Matt was employed by Thrifty Drug for 30 years in Los Angeles, California. When he retired 25 years ago, he and his wife, Esther returned to their native New Mexico. Matt spent the last few years at his residence on Tobacco Road, roasting chile for his neighbors, relatives and customers who became friends. Many said his was one of the cleanest chile roasting operations around and they even got a bunch of fresh garlic with their roasting order. Matt is survived by his wife of 60 years, Esther; four daughters, Dorothy, Dinah, Nannette and Debra; one son, James; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Cecelia Schultz; and brother, Ralph Bargas. A graveside service will be held for Matt at 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2000 in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, phone: (505) 260-2105. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Frances M. Davis, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Davis in 1993. Frances was born October 2, 1916 in Tulsa, OK. She had lived in New Mexico for the past 52 years; most recently in Raton, where she was a resident of Sunbridge Care while she awaited her move to her new home in Cimarron. She is survived by her two daughters, Freda McKinley and Judy Hughes and husband, David, all of Cimarron, NM. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mark Hamilton, Wayne McKinley, Lisa Osada and husband, Bob, Eric McKinley, Lori Bryan and husband, Justin, Shari Bryan and husband, Danny, and Marlene Pittman and husband, Jerry. She also is survived by 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held in Cimarron at the Senior Center on Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., with Jim Price officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home in Raton.
Margaret Ruth White Fry, 62, of Clarksville, Arkansas, died June 12, 2000 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She was a retired school teacher, 1956 graduate of Clarksville High School, 1960 graduate of University of Arkansas, and held Master of Education from the University of New Mexico, a retired school teacher from Sandia Base Elementary School in Albuquerque, a member of the First United Methodist Church, choir member, and pianist for the Men's Bible Class, member and officer of First United Methodist Women, past president P.E.O., past president of Beta Sigma Phi, past president of Kappa Kappa Iota, lifetime member of Johnson County Historical Society, lifetime member of Johnson Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral services will be Monday, June 19, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Clarksville, AR with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Lowell Eaton, Rev. Aaron Barling, Rev. Frank Clemmons. Visitation will be Sunday, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas (J.T.) and Ruth Blackburn White; and survived by her husband, Ray Fry; and one daughter, Barbara Ruth Fry of Clarksville, AR. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Ashlock, Robert Ed Farris, Bill Landrum, Harold Lewis, Dr. Richard McDougal, Dr. Powell Smith, and Lee White. Honorary pallbearers will be Men's Bible Class and Luther Hodge, United Methodist Women, and P.E.O. Chapter Q.
Adelicio "Abie" Gallegos passed away on June 14, 2000. He was preceded in death by his son, Albert Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos was a member of the Local 412, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for 37 years. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margie; two daughters, Margaret Naranjo and Theresa Alderete and husband, Neddy, all of Albuquerque; a daughter-in-law, Helen Gallegos of Los Lunas; six grandchildren, Phillip, Michael, and Christina Gallegos and Salomon, Orlando and Mario Alderete; seven great grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Vicente, Mariah, Reyna, Michelle, and Shania Gallegos; two brothers, Alejandro Gallegos and wife, Julia of Albuquerque and Louie Gallegos and wife, Theresa of Patton, CA; sister-in-law, Lucy Gallegos; two sisters, Helen Martinez and Katy Lucero and husband, Ray of Peralta, NM. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. this evening at the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, 8th and Iron SW. Final viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Monday at the Chapel at Garcia Mortuary with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave SW. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Casketbearers will be his grandchildren; Phillip, Michael, Christina, Solomon, Mario and Orlando. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW
Walter Michelbach Garcia, 82, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, June 16, 2000. Walter was born on May 26, 1918 in Albuquerque and raised in Old Town. Walter just celebrated his 82nd birthday with family and friends surrounding him. He's preceded in death by his parents, Cora Michelbach Garcia and Manuel S. Garcia; brother, William Garcia; a daughter, Theresa Garcia-Miera; and son, Mark Ipiotis. Walt is survived by Tillie Faye Chavez; daughters, Rose Marie Chavez and husband, Ed, Patricia Martinez and husband, Jess, Norma Jean Garcia-Muriel and husband, Paul, Peggy Santiago, and Mary Ellen Ipiotis; son, Robert Garcia and wife, Bernadette and his mother, Della Gallegos, Marion Ipiotis, Mark and Mary Ellen's mother, Pita Jones his ex-wife; sisters, Margaret Armijo, Pauline Pendergast and husband, Dan and Lorraine Brown and husband, Walter; daughter-in-law, Nancy Ipiotis; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; aunt, Florence Lopez and husband, Cip. Walter worked for the U.S. Mail Service, A.T.& S.F. Railroad, Sears & Roebuck and U. of California in Los Alamos, and he was a detective for the Bernalillo County District Attorney for many years. Walt was an avid athlete, participating in track as a youngster and began his career in golf as a caddy at the Albuquerque Country Club. He was one of the first Hispanics to become a professional golfer. He was also active in basketball and softball, playing of the famous Los Alamos Clowns five-man team. Memorial Services will be held at Calvary Chapel, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Chip Lusko, Officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appreciation and God's blessings to all the dedicated help at Albuquerque Manor and Sandia Hospice for all their loving care for our beloved Walter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hope Christian School Athletic Department, 6800 Palomas NE, Albuquerque, NM to help young Christian athletes. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
Paul Hegler, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1983, died June 14, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Juanita McGowen of Albuquerque; sister, Martha Strickler of Columbus, OH; brother, Richard Hegler of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Scott and Paul McGowen; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hegler was a member of the Pajarito Lodge #65 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Bodies of Santa Fe and Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple. He was employed by the Los Alamos National Laboratories in New Mexico for 25 years. Cremation has taken place and private services have been held by the family. Donations may be made to the Shrine's Crippled Children Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 3410, Albuqueque, NM 87198 or to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Walter Herrmann was born at home in Johannesburg, South Africa on 2 May, 1930 to Gottlob Fredrich Herrmann, hotel proprietor, and Gertrud Louise Herrmann nee Retzlaff. He was introduced to world travel early when the family took an extended European vacation in 1939. Narrowly escaping World War II, the family returned to South Africa, where Walter continued his education, completing his BSc and all requirements for his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand by age 23. He was selected as one of two South African participants in the 1953 Foreign Students Summer Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge Mass. At its completion, he was invited to continue his research at MIT as an exchange student. He was finally awarded his PhD by Witwatersrand University in 1955 after lengthy review of his thesis by external examiners. He married Betty Lorraine Allard in 1955, and the couple spent an extended honeymoon traveling by bicycle and Youth Hostels in Europe and the Middle East on their way back to South Africa. Walter became a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. In 1957, he was invited to return to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as part of the Cold War research effort, and worked in their Division of Sponsored Research, becoming one of the early scientists attempting to understand and predict the effects of intense explosions and very high speed impacts. He moved to the Sandia National Laboratories in 1964, continuing to work on the computer simulation of impacts and explosions and the behavior of materials at extreme pressures and temperatures. This allowed him to work with successive generations of supercomputers as they became available. He published numerous reports and gave many lectures at international symposia, including ones in Russia and China at the invitation of the Russian and Chinese Academics of Sciences, respectively. Entering management, he rose to become Director of Engineering Science at Sandia. He was inducted into the US National Academy of Engineering in 1993, and retired from Sandia that same year. He was divorced in 1983 and married Ednarae Bligh Gross in 1988. Throughout his life he had a keen interest in travel, mountain climbing, and amateur archaeology, and was able to indulge these interests on all continents, making many friends throughout the world. He is survived by his children, Peter and Inga Herrmann; grandchildren, Rishar, Maria and Joshua; and step-children, Allan and Jeffrey Gross, all of Albuquerque, and Janis Gross of Longmont, CO. A Memorial service was held at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Walter Herrmann Memorial Fund at the Zoo, Albuquerque Biological Park. Sunrise Society is serving the family of Dr. Herrmann, (891-8200).
Ruth Irene LeBrun, 83, born in Sandymount, Maryland, died June 13, 2000 in Albuquerque. She is remembered with love by daughter, Pat; son-in-law Tom; his son, David; and her wire-haired fox terrier Maggie. She was preceded in death by husband Emory Thomas and parents Sally Katherine Arnold and William Albert Slorp. She cherished every day of her life and loved all of nature, all animals.
Maria Consuelo L'Esperance, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, died Thursday, June 15, 2000. She is survived by her son, Andres Martinez and wife, Jacqueline; grandchildren, Juanita and Bronson Martinez, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Lucia, Rose, and Sophia; brothers, Onecimo, Luis, Daniel, Lorenzo, and Carlos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Maria was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and one nephew. Maria worked as a social worker for over 30 years and at one point had achieved the highest rank for any social worker in the State of New Mexico. She was also a former State Director of Alternative Sentencing for New Mexico, as well as Director of the Rape Crisis Center and Director of the Battered Women's Shelter. Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service held at a later date. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE.
Norman R. Loose, 92, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died at home June 14, 2000. He was born July 22, 1907 in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Evelyn J. Loose; two sons, Val A. Loose, Cleburne, TX, Russell Loose Jr., Carrollton, TX; two daughters, Linda Brannon and Susan Ratcliff, Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was formerly associated with the Sentinel Tribune, Bowling Green, Ohio; Reading Times, Reading, Pennsylvania; El Paso Times and El Paso Herald Post, El Paso, Texas; Radio Station KAVE, Carlsbad, NM; TV Station KROD, El Paso, Texas; Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S., Albuquerque. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #130 and the Scottish Rite Body in El Paso, TX, he was also a member of the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple in Albuquerque. Throughout his life he was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. At a young age, he built the first radio in the town of Bowling Green, Ohio. His interest in newspapers, radio, and later, television led him to an extensive career in these fields. He was the Vice President/General Manager of KAVE in Carlsbad. While living in Carlsbad he was active in civic affairs, serving as President of the Chamber of Commerce and President of the Carlsbad Rotary Club. He hosted the popular Snoop and Scoop morning radio show that originated from the roof of Corner Drug Store in Carlsbad. Norman and wife, Evelyn, moved to Albuquerque in 1960, where they have lived until the present. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at the Chapel of Vista Verde, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Cremation to follow. Friends are invited to the family home immediately following the service. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
