Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m., this morning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Vigil celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with Jim O'Neill, John O'Neill, Doc Harris, Gary Ford, Eldin Freeman, Doug Thrasher serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Adam Torres, Jonathan O'Neill, Ian O'Neill, Trevor O'Neill, and Patrick O'Neill. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a memorial fund set up in the name of Tom O'Neill and Jacob Goodyear in C/O the Rio Grande Credit Union 1401 San Pedro Dr. NE 87110. Arrangements under the direction of:
Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave. SE
842-8800
Hattie T. Sewell, 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1940, died Sunday, June 15, 2003. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Etta Rae Sewell, of Albuquerque; grandsons, Rex Sewell and wife, Barbara, of Albuquerque, and Randal Sewell and wife, Gina, of Las Cruces, NM; granddaughter, Patti Miller and husband, Bill, of Gallup, NM; five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, one nephew and many friends at Three Fountains Apartments. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Sewell, in 1987 and her son, Weldon Sewell in 2000. Mrs. Sewell was born in Salem, KY on October 24, 1911. Her father moved the family to the Estancia Valley in the early 1900's where she lived until moving to Albuquerque in 1940. Mrs. Sewell was a member of the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters and Central United Methodist Church. Services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE with Dr. Charles Crutchfield, officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday, June 17, 2003, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Interment will follow at Estancia Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Avenue NE, 87106.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Emile Speyrer, 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, died on Friday, June 13, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Catherine Speyrer of Albuquerque; two daughters, Linda Carol Haas and husband, Dennis of Albuquerque and Patricia Ann Graves and husband, Thomas of Los Alamos; five grandchildren, Matthew and Jana Haas and Adam, Melissa and Benjamin Graves; three brothers, Robert Speyrer of Leonville, LA, Henry R. Speyrer and wife, Sue of Woodland, TX and John Speyrer of Metarie, LA; and two sisters, Mary Stelly and husband, Daniel of Opelousas, LA and Edna Mae. Begnaud and husband, Jr. of Lafayette, LA. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Speyrer. Mr. Speyrer was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Mountain Bell Telephone in 1983 after more than 35 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Retirees. Mr. Speyrer had been a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church and had served as an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he served as financial secretary. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, with The Marianites reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald L. Bruckner, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, June 17, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
French Mortuary
Wyoming Blvd. Chapel
823-9400
Michelle R. Stewart, 41, passed away on June 11, 2003. She was born on November 1, 1961 in Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother Amanda McClure. Michelle is survived by her life partner Julian Flores; father, Leland Stewart of Birmingham, Alabama; sister, Lisa Jane Emory of Anaheim, CA; step-father, David McClure of Long Beach, CA; two nephews, Robert and Morris Emory and one niece Reba Emory. Michelle will be deeply missed by her loving family. Services are in the care of: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222
Lou Neil York Voss, 72, died Friday, June 13, 2002, in Granbury, Texas. There will be a visitation with family and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Pincrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas, under the direction of the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Voss was born April 27, 1931, in Tinsman, Arkansas, to William and Hazel Williams York. She worked as a construction company office manager, hotel accountant, and owned and operated the Fairfield Steakhouse in Fairfield, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles Ralph York. Survivors are daughters, Kay Afflerbach and husband, Gerald, of Granbury, Cynthia Adair and husband, David, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Ronal Eliason of Baltimore, Maryland; five grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Darleen R. Young Darleen R. Young, age 77, resident of Sequim, WA passed away June 12, 2003 at her home. Born December 16, 1925 in Sioux Falls, SD, to Donald and Lucille (Sherman) Brown. Married James Denis Brown on February 2, 1949 in Southern California. She was later wed to the late Robert Leeson Young (June 14, 1970), who passed away April 20, 1999. A resident of California until 1972, she moved with her husband, Robert Young, to Albuquerque, NM. They then settled in Sequim, WA in October 1996 after traveling full time for five years. Darleen enjoyed sewing, crafts, traveling and snow skiing. She was on the National Ski Patrol for 25 years and an active member of T.O.P.S. Also a member of the National Ski Patrol in Big Bear, CA. She is survived by her son, Thomas Brown of Buena Park, CA; daughter, Kristine McAdam of Sequim, WA; stepdaughter, Michael Markovits of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity of your choice. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, 260 Monroe Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362. (360) 457-1210.
ABEDON ARELLANO, 75, of Gallina, died Sunday following a long illness. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a logger and a very hard worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Arellano; son, Eloy Arellano; and parents, Epifanio and Susanna Arellano. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Arellano and wife Diana of Gallina, Arthur Arellano and wife Corine of Cañones; daughters, Fabiola Gallegos, and Debbie Serrano and husband Gene both of Gallina, Ruth Velasquez and husband Vidal of Chili, and Carolyn Romero and husband David of Cuba; sisters, Rose Cordova of Gallina, and Carmelita Arellano of Belen; brothers, Jake Arellano and wife Bertha, Manuel Arellano and wife Mary, David Chavez and wife Emiliana, and Willie Chavez and wife Teresa, all of Gallina; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church in Gallina with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Gallina Catholic Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
GENOBEVA M. GARCIA, 87, of Chimay¢, died Saturday following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Garcia Sr.; two sons, Ruben Jr. and Johnny Garcia; granddaughter, Tracy Trujillo; parents, Esa and Eufemia Martinez; brothers, Alfonso, Nicolas and Feliciano Martinez; and two sisters, Isabel Gonzales and Liza Romero. She is survived by her daughter, Gevei Trujillo and husband Johnny of Chimay¢; sons, Frank, Ralph and Albert Garcia all of Las Vegas, Nev.; four brothers, Dennis, Adonais and Joe Martinez all of Rawlins, Wyo., and Esa Martinez of Rock Springs, Wyo.; four sisters, Mary Martinez of Roberts, Idaho, Baudillia Martinez and husband Gilbert, and Antonia Martinez both of Rawlins, Wyo., and Miquela Martinez of Springer; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimay¢ with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Potrero Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley. ELISEA WISEHART GONZALES, (MRS. G), died Friday in Santa Fe. She came to Santa Fe in 1938, where she retired in 1982 from the Bureau of Revenue and Motor Transportation Department. She was a member of the Retired Employees Association, a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. She was born in Questa on April 28, 1917, the daughter of Henry and Dora Mitchell Wisehart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso 'Nick' Gonzales; two sons, Max and George; and her brother, George Wisehart. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Young and husband Lupe of Questa, and Myra Hayes and husband John of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services have been held. Burial was at Rosario Chapel. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
BOBBY LEE HAYMES, 69, of Santa Fe, died Friday following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Flora O. Haymes. He is survived by his friend, Albert Pena. Cremation has taken place. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
ESTHER T. MENDIOLA, 77, of Nambe, died Friday following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Froilan Tapia and Canuta Flores; sons, Joey Alcala and Ramos Vigil; and late husband, Manuel Mendiola Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Vigil of Nambe; sons, Robert Tapia and companion Angel Martinez of Jacona, and Tony Merchain and wife Helen of California; five brothers; four sisters; close grandchildren, Renee Moore and husband Rick of Nambe, Raymond Vigil and wife Teresa of Florida, Brian Vigil and wife Valerie of California, Tanesha Vigil, Tamarra Vigil and Asjha Vigil-Martinez, all of Nambe; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services have been held. Burial was at Nambe Catholic Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
LOURDES CONNIE MONTOYA, 75, of Alamogordo, and native of Guadalupita, died Saturday. She was an active member and volunteer with the senior citizens center of Alamogordo and a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church in Alamogordo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Martinez and Donaciana Vigil; one brother, Steve Martinez; one sister, Cora Martinez; and a daughter, Pauline Duran. She is survived by her husband, Paul Montoya; children, Alvin Duran and wife Isabel, Gloria Romero, Christine Hammett and husband Bud, Marvin Duran, Ernest Duran and wife Lucy, Christopher Montoya and wife Misty; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cleo Gonzales, and Theresa Martinez; one brother, Adolfo Martinez and wife Lisa; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow at San Antonio Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home.
MANUELITA V. ROMERO, 92, of Mora for the past 53 years, died Saturday at Northeastern Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M. She was born on May 30, 1911, in Chacon, to the late Juan Pablo Vasquez Sr. and Decideria Martinez Vasquez. A lifelong Presbyterian, she was a member of the Mora First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan Pablo Sr. and Decideria Vasquez; husband, Lorenzo Romero; sisters, Eloisa Vasquez Romero, Elena Padilla, Ciria Cordova, Luisita Espinoza, and Bertha Hererra; brothers, David Vasquez Sr., Lucas Vasquez, Pablo Vasquez Sr. and Julian Vasquez. She is survived by her children, Eli Romero and wife Dolores, Dru Romero and husband Arthur all of Mora, Manuel Romero and wife Hortencia of Albuquerque, Carlota Gutierrez and husband Max of Mora, Cordilla Romero of Albuquerque, Orlando Romero and wife Polly of Chacon, and Alex Romero and wife Theresa of Mora; 16 grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today at the Rogers Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Mora. Burial will follow at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Chacon. She will lie in state at the Rogers Chapel all day today until time of prayer services, where family and friends may call. Rogers Mortuary.
EULEMIA TRUJILLO, 80, of Albuquerque, died Saturday following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armando Trujillo; daughter, Diana Trujillo; sister, Lena Lucero; brother, Jerry Chacon; and parents, Benigno and Eufemia Chacon. She was a resident of El Rito until she moved to Albuquerque in 1967. She was a member of the San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in El Rito, and the Esclavas de San Antonio in Hernandez. She is survived by her daughters, Joan Martinez and husband Tommy, and Maxine Saucedo and husband Eloy all of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, all of Albuquerque; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Lucero of El Rito, Fritzie Vigil of Denver, Colo., Bennie Romero of Española, and Sally Trujillo of Grantsville, Utah; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at the San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic Church in El Rito with burial to follow at the Placitas Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Charles Walter Allen, 81, of Mesa, Arizona, died Thursday morning, May 20, 1999, in a Mesa hospice house, following a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. MaryAnn Scott-Allen of Mesa; one daughter, Jane Suzan Allyn (formerly Susan Findlay Allen Minser) of Quincy, IL; and one granddaughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Minser, MD, of Ft. Wayne, IN. Mr. Allen was a veteran of World War II. He was Field Engineer in the Weapons Training Division at Sandia Laboratories in Albuquerque from 1954 to 1980. Mr. Allen served as Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Technical Vocational Institute in Albuquerque for a number of years. Formerly he was an Industrial Education faculty member at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He received his Master's degree in Education with honors, at the University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana in 1950. Mr. Allen was born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Earl Allen of Carbondale; and his first wife, Maxine Findlay Allen of Albuquerque. The family is requesting donations to the American Cancer Society Research on Prostatic Cancer in lieu of flowers.
Richard B. Bachicha, 65, long-time Albuquerque resident, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 1999 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque from complications of diabetes.
Mr. Bachicha was born on January 22, 1934 in Encino, New Mexico. He graduated with honors in 1953 from Encino High School where he served as a Delegate to the prestigious New Mexico Boys' State Citizenship Course. He attended the University of New Mexico on a scholarship from the fund for the Advancement of Education sponsored by the Ford Foundation. He received a B.A. degree in Political Science which began a life-long passion for politics. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Ft. Collins, Colorado and Germany.
Mr. Bachicha began his illustrations career with the State of New Mexico as a Social Worker for the Department of Human Services in Rio Arriba County and served as County Director for Luna County. He retired after 25 years of services as the County Director of the Income Support Division in Dona Ana County where he was honored as Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers.
Mr. Bachicha served on many community and civic boards including serving as President of the League of United Latin American Citizens and President of the Community Action Agency in Dona Ana County. In 1998 he was one of 100 Albuquerque Citizens who participated in a Town
Hall meeting to save Social Security attended by President Clinton.
Mr. Bachicha is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Mary T. Bachicha, a sister, Josie Gallegos, a brother, James Bachicha, sister-in-law, Julia Bachicha; three brothers-in-law, Antonio R. Gallegos, Vidal Luna and Arbran Ortega. He is survived by two brothers, Alfredo Bachicha Jr. of Portales and Tommy Bachicha of Albuquerque, and five sisters, Margie Ortega and Terry Luna of Albuquerque, Gloria Ortega and Connie Sisneros of Portales and Antonia Zumbrun of Los Angeles, three brothers-in-law, Max Ortega of Albuquerque, Andrew Sisneros of Portales and John Zumbrun of Los Angeles. He is also survived by special friend, Margaret Rodriguez and her children and Robert, Yolanda and Yvonne and their families. He is also survived by 39 nieces and nephews, 80 grand nieces and nephews and 19 great grand nieces and nephews all who love him dearly and appreciated his loving birthday acknowledgments.
A Rosary will be recited by his brother, Tommy Bachicha, on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, 7:00pm, at Our Lady of Most Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna N.W., with visitation at the church after 6:00PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 16, 1999, 9:00am, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church with final viewing at the church after 8:30am. Father Joel Garner, Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Encino Catholic Cemetery in Encino, New Mexico. Pallbearers include: Daniel Bachicha, Steve Gallegos, Jude Luna, Manuel Ortega, Max Ortega, Andrew Sisneros Keith Watenburger and John Zumbrun. Honorary pallbearers are: Reuben Crespin, Chuck Degani, Robert Lujan and all remaining friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Norbertine Community. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangement.
Amber Leahanne Carter, 22 years old, born in Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home in Grover Beach, California on Thursday, June 10, 1999 after a valiant battle against cancer. Amber touched many peoples' lives with her strength, courage and love. She was a resident of the Grover Beach, California area for ten years and graduated at the top of her class from Arroyo Grande High School. She attended the University of San Diego and Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California, where she majored in Psychology. Amber loved to dance and was a member of the Arroyo Grande High School and Gilbert Reed dance companies. She enjoyed painting in watercolors, doing latch hook, and cuddling with her kitties and her family. Amber was the beloved daughter of Tom and Janine Carter; and the big sister of Bridgett Carter. The visitation will be at the Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach on Tuesday, June 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The vigil service will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Arroyo Grande on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will also be held at St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating at the services will be the Rev. Fr. James Henry. The interment will be at the Los Osos Valley Memorial Park in Los Osos, California for family members. In lieu of flowers, a memorial bench will be placed in Shell Beach, California in honor of Amber. Donations for this can be made at the Washington Mutual Bank, 1242 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
Joyce Rosemary Compton, born in London, England, January 17, 1931, died June 10, 1999, after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. She leaves a husband of 45 years, James of Albuquerque; three daughters, Julia of Maputo, Mozambique, Jenny of Encinitas, CA, and Hilary of Albuquerque; three grandchildren, Susannah, Anastasia, and James; a sister, Audrey; a nephew, Miles; and a niece, Margaret of England. Thanks to all at Lovelace Medical Center, Albuquerque, where she had the best and kindest care imaginable through the whole course of her illness. If desired, donations may be made in her name to Headstart (Headstart, YDI Headstart Administration Office, 1600 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104). Services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM.
Beatrice Duran, 42, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past five years, and before that in Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 1999 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bea was born October 5, 1956, the daughter of Ben and Cidelia Herrera Roybal in Embudo, New Mexico. Bea has been a Lab Technician with Lovelace Health Care before her illness. Bea is survived by her beloved companion, Robert (Barney) Ruiz; mother, Cidelia Roybal; daughters, Renee Duran and Andrew Marchello, Amanda Duran; grandchildren, Jordan Ruiz and Merina Machello; two sisters, Jo Ann Medina and husband, Carlos, Mattie Vialpando and husband, Steve; two brothers, Jacob Roybal and Aaron Roybal and wife, Cecilia; many nephews and nieces; special cousin, Rachel Montoya; many aunts and uncles; co-workers and special friends. A memorial service for Bea will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with Danny Gutierrez of the North Side Assembly of God, officiating. A memorial service will also be held in Taos, NM on Thursday, June 17, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the Taos Assembly of God with Rev. Louis Madrid officiating. Interment will be in Taos. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho.
Jennie A. Froonjian, 82, formerly of Belen and now residing in Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 1999. Jennie was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Albuquerque. Jennie was a long time business woman owning and operating Aragon Grocery Store on North Main St. in Belen for many years. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Romelo, Billy and Jose Ray Aragon; sisters, Lourdes Lovato, Margaret Anaya, Flora Gutierrez, Sally Tanner, Peggy Davis; nieces and nephews, Ida Joe Cargo, Kathy Arellano, Cynthia Yanaga, and James Davis. Jennie is survived by her loving husband, Michael of 45 years of the family home in Albuquerque; her son, Paul also of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Sylvia Daniels, Rosita and Paublita Aragon, Lillian Herman, Henry Anaya, Rosalyn Mesquita, Mary Janet Rutkowsky, Margaret Rose Anaya, Pauline and Anna Anaya, Gertrude and Judy Gutierrez, Clifton Tanner, Loretta Sandoval, Ginner Castillo, Thomas Tanner, Mary Eileen Hovespain, Mark Tanner, Robert Davis. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Henry Anaya, Robert Davis, Antonio Garcia, Frank Rutowsky, Eddie Sandoval, Tom and Clifton Tanner. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Patricio Antonio Gonzales, 51, a resident of Cedar Crest, NM, passed away Friday, June 11, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Rose Gonzales of Cedar Crest; three children, Dominic Gonzales of Cubero, NM, Gina Garcia of Albuquerque, and Metilda Gonzales of Trinidad, CO. Other survivors include his mother, Dolores Baca of Albuquerque; three brothers, Gilbert Gonzales and wife, Cecilia of Farmington, Danny Gonzales and wife, Arcelia of Albuquerque, John Martin Baca of Albuquerque; four sisters, Nora Hurley and husband, Bill of Albuquerque, Carol Johnson of Albuquerque, Maria Casaus of Tajique, NM, and Jane Sedillo of Albuquerque; and six grandchildren. Mr. Gonzales was a veteran, having served four tours in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart. Mr. Gonzales was a lifetime member of the M.O.P.H. and the D.A.V. Chapter 1966, where he was an Adjutant & C.F.O. & C.S.O. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Gonzales. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning, 10:00 a.m., at the San Antonio Catholic Church, in San Antonio, NM. Interment to follow at the San Antonio Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Schnell, Dominic Gonzales, Merced Garcia, Gilbert Gonzales, Daniel Pino, Valentino Garcia Jr., Jimmy Sedillo and Manuel Sedillo. Funeral services are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
Illiff (Ike) Auburn Irvin, 72, a life long resident of Moriarty, passed away Saturday, June 12, 199 at his home in Moriarty, NM. Mr. Irvin was born December 13, 1926 to Albert C. and Maude (Seamen) Irvin in Moriarty, NM. Ike attended Moriarty schools and served his country in WWII from 1945 to 1946, he worked numerous years and retired from the Civil Service, he received several awards and letters for outstanding service while in the Civil Service. When he was very young, Ike started training horses and continued doing so until recently. He will be missed by the people whom he was acquainted with. The family wishes to thank everyone for all the caring, love, and help that everyone has shown. Mr. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Maude Irvin; three brothers, Ancel, Ardeth (Cub), Conway; and two sisters, Billie and Vestel. He is survived by two sisters, Fawnie Blancett of Albuquerque, NM and Rema Bates of Moriarty, NM; four sons, David and Dianna of South Carolina, Paul and Judith of Portales, NM, Larry and Elena of Moriarty, NM and Chuck and Debbie of Amarillo, TX. He had nine grandchildren, Kerri and Tami Irvin, Emily Irvin and Elizabeth Horek, Betti Jo Walters and Joni Irvin, Eric Irvin, and Zach and Aaron Irvin; one great-granddaughter, Desiree Flores; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral Services were held Tuesday June 15, 1999--2:00 p.m. with Terry Connley officiating, with burial to follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louie Gunther, Charlie Bates, Sugundo Encinias Jr., Dewayne Brittnell, Joe Russell, and Jake Jacobs, Honorary Pallbearers were Lloyd William, Guy Coombs, Mervin Henson, Stanley Henson, Charlie Martz, Brent Pebley and Frank Wells. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.
Velma M. Jenkins, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1944, died Saturday, June 12, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Frank Jenkins and wife, Maxine, Cliff Jenkins and wife, Carol, all of Albuquerque, Richard Shanks and wife, Betty of El Paso, TX; daughters, Helen Fabian, Beverly Jean Kausrud, both of Highland, IN, Laverne Long of Albuquerque, and Phyllis Plant and husband, Bill of Stanley, NM; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Leona Treadway of East Alton, IL, Yvonne Wiseman and husband, Bradford of Woodriver, IL, Virginia Layton Dunkin and husband, Doyle of Albuquerque; and brother, Gerald Edelen and wife, Jean of Virginia Beach, VA. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her husband, C.Y. Jenkins; daughters, Beverly Fay McComb, Christina Jenkins; and son, Gary Shanks. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Dr. Brian E. Davis officiating. Interment will take place in Alton, IL. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Ulis B. Kelly, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1967, passed away June 13, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Kelly of 51 years; two sons, Dr. Robert Kelly and wife, Claudia; granddaughter, Kristin of Albuquerque, David Kelly of Bakers Field, CA; two daughters, Elisabeth Kelly of St. Augustine, FA and Patty Kious of Albuquerque; brother, John L. Kelly and wife, Pauline of Carson City, NV; sister, Geraldine Kennedy and husband, Clifford of West Monroe, LA; and sister-in-law, Opal Kelly. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Victor and Veston Kelly. Mr. Kelly retired from the U.S.A.F. in 1967 with 30 years of service. He worked at UNM South Golf Course as pro shop Supervisor for 12 years. He was a member of La Mesa Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 7401 Copper Ave. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to the La Mesa Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 7401 Copper Ave. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
