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Leta B. Cain, 86, a resident of Corrales, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. She was born in Skiatook, OK on February 21, 1915. Leta will be remembered as a devoted, loving, friendly and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her beloved husband, Roy Cain of 57 years preceded her in death 7 years prior. She is survived by her sisters, Thelma Williams and Faye Walker, both of Skiatook, OK; daughters, Dixie Dean Armijo of Corrales and JoAnn Broten and husband, Larry of Bloomfield, NM; sons, Kenneth Roy Cain and wife, Josie and Douglas Lee Cain, both of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cain attended the First Baptist Church of Alameda. Services will be held Thursday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Chris Carlson officiating. Private disposition will take place. Honorary pallbearers will be Claude Cain, Lloyd Cain, Roy J. Cain, Eric Cain, Robert Ketcham and Kevin Broten. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite 100, 87110 or First Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 Second Street NW, 87114. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.

Anthony G. Cardella died at home Sunday, June 10, after a long illness. He was born November 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. As a first generation American, he was fiercely patriotic, serving in the U.S. Army in WWII "the big one", and in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the DAV, VFW and American Legion, as well as Edelweiss AM Rio Grande. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucille; his daughter, Antonia (TJ) and husband, Maclean Zehler of Albuquerque; his son, Richard and wife, Sylvia Cardella of Hydesville, CA; two grandsons, Damian and wife, Laura Drago of Burbank, CA. and Christopher Bretz of Montesano, WA.; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Dad was like a force of nature-remember him dancing! Services will be held Friday, June 15, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Sons, 3113 Carlisle NE. Private internment will follow at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery. There will be a gathering to celebrate Dad's life at Edelweiss, 4821 Menaul NE following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Animal Humane Assoc. in honor of Dad's, "little lady" cat, Frankie, or to the American Cancer Society. Thanks so much to Crossroads Hospice for all their help.

Josephine Clinch, age 76, passed away Tuesday June 12, 2001. She was preceded in death by her son Edward and daughter Joanna. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Clinch; sister, Mary Raistrick, daughters, Barbara Kepsel and husband Mike, Laura Ervin, Kathy Harrison and husband Rex; sons, Daniel Clinch and John Clinch; grandchildren, Eric Clinch, Robbie Jones, Mathew Griego, Erin Clinch, Richard Clinch and Elizabeth Ervin; one great-grandchild, Alexander Clinch, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday June 15, 2001 in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors with Deacon Frank See officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of her arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Fabiola U. Gabaldon, will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose de Los Duranes Mission, 2110 Los Luceros Rd NW with final viewing at the church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Father Jerome Plotkowski, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors RD SW in charge of the arrangements.

Osilio Joseph Galindo, 69, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Ann W. Galindo; daughters, Judith Galindo Carnes, Jeanne Eliane Galindo, and Karen Lynne Galindo and husband Christoph Keller; son, Kenneth Sean Galindo; grandchildren, Ann Nicole Carnes, Philip Ulich Keller, Lilia Agnes Keller, Juanita Andrea Trimble and Karen Lynne Trimble. Osilio was a retired physician and a Lt. Colonel in the Air Force. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. Rosary will be recited Friday, June 15, 2001, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, Joanne Stahl, reciting. Visitation will follow Rosary until 9:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE, Father Antonio Mondragon, celebrant. Burial at Santa Fe National Cemetery. If friends desire donations may be made to Casa Esperanza, 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

Donnie E. Jackson, of McIntosh, NM passed away June 10, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born December 1, 1934 in Bartless, OK. Mr. Jackson had been a truck driver for many years and traveled from coast to coast. He was also employed by Cut Rate Pickup Parts in Albuquerque, NM. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman. Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Joann; four sons; three daughters; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and lots of loving friends. A memorial service will be held at the Stanley, NM on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made in Mr. Jacksons name, to the Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 559-1133. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200

Norma Jean Lease, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Norma was born November 20, 1919 the daughter of Fred and Ruth Brown Goss in Coshocton, Ohio. She came to New Mexico in 1949 from Ohio. She was a member of the Sertoma Club. Norma was preceded in death by one son, Richard Lease and one grandson, Troy Edwin Lease. She is survived by four children, Marsha Atchley and husband, George of Gurly, AL, Edwin E. Lease II and wife, Cathy of Phoenix, AZ, Timothy Lease and wife, Jacqueline of Albuquerque and Tom Lease and wife, Sondra of Rio Rancho; eight grandchildren, Randy Lease, Jayme Lease, Tony Lease, David Lease, Audra Miester, Dannielle Atchley, Shawn Lease, and Megan Lease; seven great-grandchildren, Nolan Ryan Lease, David Michael Lease, Jr. Catilin Lease, Matthew Atchley, Stephen and Michael Frausto. Norma was very beloved by her family, she was always there for him. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 15, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with a Prayer Service on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 10:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho with Entombment to follow in the Floral Garden Mausoleum in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Edwin II, Timothy, Tom, Randy, David, and Shawn Lease. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Lease. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho. 892-9920

Paul Lester Jr., age 47, a resident of Milan, NM died Monday, June 11, 2001 in Grants, NM. Paul is survived by two daughters, Melanie Jaramillo of El Paso, TX, and Crystal Lester of Albuquerque, NM; and his fiance, Dorothy Romero of Milan, NM; his mother, Nancy Lester of Albuquerque, NM; one stepsister, Audrey Kay Romero of El Ko, NV; two brothers, Jim Lester and his wife, Vicky of Albuquerque, NM and Carlos Lester of Albuquerque, NM. Paul spent most of his life working in the lumber business in New Mexico. A viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, June 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Cremation will follow at a later date at Fairview Memorial Park. Services under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE. (505) 842-8800.

Mr. Ernest Alfred Marquez died on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at the age of 89. Mr. Marquez worked for the AT&SF railroad for 33 years, the Albuquerque Dukes for 32 years and the Albuquerque Fire Dept. for 2 years. He was a member of Machinist Local Lodge 331. Mr. Marquez was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He is survived by his wife, Mary Marquez; his sons, Manuel Marquez and wife, Virginia, Harry Marquez and wife, Theresa, and Robert Marquez and wife, Teresa; his daughter, Ernestine Marquez; sister Adella Benavidez; grandchildren, Frank Marquez and wife, Tina, Anthony Marquez and wife, Debra, Rick Marquez and wife, Julie, Chris Marquez and wife, Monica, Albert Marquez, Geno Marquez, David Marquez, Alfred Griego and Becky Myrin and husband, Mike; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mr. Marquez will be held on Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Rodriguez at 10:30 a.m. Readings will be by granddaughter, Becky Myrin. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank, Anthony, Rick, Chris, Albert and Geno Marquez. Honorary pallbearers will be David Marquez, Alfred Griego, Gene Romero, Mike Myrin, John Garcia and Mike Garcia. A Rosary for Mr. Marquez will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.

Charles W. Phillis, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died Monday, June 11, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Phillis of Albuquerque; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Rector of Denver, CO; son, John Charles Phillis of Taylorsville, NC; daughter, Marian Thompson and husband, Ken of Roswell, NM; sons, Porter Kimmel and wife, Kay of Tempe, AZ and Edgar Kimmel and wife, Linda of Dayton, OH; and daughter, Alice Risse and husband, John of Peralta, NM; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Phillis was a member of Los Altos Church of the Nazarene. Services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Los Altos Church of the Nazarene, 215 Erbbe NE, with Pastor Cecil L. Gray and Associate Pastor Bill Renicke officiating. Private disposition will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, June 13, 2001, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Diego Restrepo, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 12, 2001. Mr. Restrepo is the beloved husband of 8 years to Mrs. Catalina Restrepo. He is also survived by his three sons, Diego Restrepo of Pereira, Colombia, Joan-Sabastian Restrepo of Armentia, Colombia and Steven Restrepo; two daughters; Luz Myrian Restrepo of Armentia, Colombia and Jennifer Restrepo; four brothers, Mario Restrepo, Javiar Restrepo, Giberto Restrepo and Dario Restrepo; one sister, Fabiola Restrepo; two grandchildren, Maria Fernanda and Jose Luis; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Restrepo was a member of the Catholic Church. A Memorial Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 811 Guaymas Pl. NE. Grace Caballes, reciting. Visitation will be at the church after 6:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Church with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Luis Jaramilllo, celebrant. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors RD SW in charge of the arrangements.

Gregoria L. Reza, 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 12, 2001. She will be missed by her family and will be remembered for her love and faithfulness in serving the Lord, her family, and church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Florencio Reza Montoya Sr., and is survived by her four sons, Samuel, Joel, Florencio Jr., and Efrain; three daughters, Rebecca, Esther, and Eunice; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; cousins, Maria de Jesus Perez, Jovita, other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at the Christian Apostolic Center, 122 Broadway SE., with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday June 14, 2001. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2001. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque 505-343-8008.

Floyd Joseph Seeley, born July 5, 1925, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to Elizabeth Finnegan and Floyd E. Seeley. He graduated from Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA, in 1943 and married Isabella Perry in 1946. Floyd is survived by his wife, Isabella, sons, Steve Seeley and wife, Carolyn of Atlanta, GA, Mike Seeley and wife, Louise of Calistoga, CA and Chuck Seeley and wife, Colleen of Corrales, NM; grandchildren, Ryan and Erin Seeley of Atlanta, GA, Amber Seeley, Dallas, TX, Mike Seeley, Fort Worth, TX, Drew Seeley, Georgetown, TX, Ben Dion of Calistoga, CA, Martin and Matthew Seeley of Corrales, NM. Floyd entered the U.S. Army in September of 1943 and served with the 90th Infantry Division in Europe. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving in France, and was recently awarded the Croix de Guerre by France, presented by Rep. Heather Wilson. His military service included action in World War II and the Korean War, and spanned the period 1943 to 1964. He served as a civilian with the US Army Counter Intelligence Corps from 1964 to 1972, and with the Federal Aviation Administration from 1972 to 1993. He retired in 1993 with over 49 years of Federal Service. Floyd was a member of the NE Albuquerque Church of Christ. He also was a member of the following organizations: Temple Lodge 6, AF & AM, Albuquerque, NM, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Santa Fe, NM; Ballut Abyad Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Albuquerque, NM and the American Legion. Services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. with Mr. John Phillis officiating. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday, June 14, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to NE Albuquerque Church of Christ Building Fund, 7102 Whitewood Ct. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

Helen M. Shupp, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at the Maria-Joseph Living Care Center, Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Shupp was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. "Pete" Shupp, on December 9, 2000; and by her sister, Faye Rattenbury; and her brother, Benjamin Carter. In 1989, Helen and Charles moved to Dayton, Ohio after having lived the previous 50 years in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her beloved sister, Sue and husband, Gerald McDaniel of Mission Viejo, CA; her devoted sister-in-law, Frances and husband, James Turner of Huber Heights, Ohio; and by her loving four nieces and two nephews. Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Shupp to the Maria-Joseph Living Care Center, 4830 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45416. Baker/Hazel Funeral Home, Dayton, OH. is in charge of arrangements. www.bakerhazel.com

Elnora Kinser Sprague, born December 15, 1913 in Mixa, MO and died June 13, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 87. She attended Nixa Schools graduating as valedictorian in 1931. She received her Bachelors Degree from SMU. "Miss Elnora" as she was known to her many students, taught school for 40 years, 37 in the Nixa School System. She was the daughter of Roy and Bird Rice and was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Max Kinser and Guy Sprague, her brother Eugene Rice and his wife, Lucille, one nephew, Richard Holmes. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Kathie Kay and Gary Williams and her beloved grandson, Jason Williams, of Albuquerque. She is also survived by two sisters and their husbands, Lavenia and Dr. Victor Wood of Nixa and Mary and A.K. Holmes of Branson. Surviving nieces and nephews Donna, Kimber and Kelly Scott, Steve, Linda and Jeff Wood, Philip, Mary, Michael and Kristy Wood; Dwight and Linda Sprague; Charles Kinser; in-laws, Alvanee Sprague and Rex and Virginia Kinser. She will be fondly remembered in Nixa by her teaching associates and students for her years of leadership and devotion to her profession. She will be remembered in Branson as a faithful worker for the American Cancer Society, Motel Owner, Tri-Lakes Community Theater and AAUW. Cremation and interment will be in Albuquerque at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday June 16, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Chapel, Paseo del Norte & Wyoming where she will be lovingly remembered as "Grandma" by one and all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Nixa High School Scholarship fund in her name at the Nixa Community Foundation, P.O Box 182 Nixa, MO 65714.

Evelyn H. Tallmadge, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for over 25 years, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2001. Evelyn was born June 17, 1918 the daughter of William G. and Esther M. Warren Hamilton in Newburgh, New York. She had worked for the E. I. Du Pont Co. and the Stauffer Chemical Co. in Newburgh, New York before retiring and coming to New Mexico. Evelyn was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Turquoise Chapter #71 of Rio Rancho, Albuquerque White Shrine #1, Past Guardian of Bethel #12, Rio Rancho, Daughters of the Nile, Yucca Temple #74, Poco Quatris Model "A" Ford Club, Veterans Motor Car Club of America and the Ladies Elks Club 2500 of Rio Rancho. She was an avid bowler and she also participated in many league teams. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore in December of 2000, her parents, and two brothers; she is survived by her daughter, Norma A. Hunter and husband, Peter of Pasadena, TX; two grandsons, Dr. Christopher Hunter and wife, Christine of San Antonio, TX and Brian Hunter of Tampa, FL; also several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held for Evelyn on Friday, June 15, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho with Rev. Bob Guido officiating. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199-0790 or to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Sunrise Society and Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.

George W. Trudgeon, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Sunday, June 10, 2001. He is survived by his children, George W. Trudgeon III of San Antonio, TX and Kendra Lee Destea of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Katy Turdgeon, Tiffany Ross, Sharah Nicole Lapis, and KeAnna Destea; sister, Jean T. Williams and husband, David of Norman, OK; cousins, Bill and Yvonne Trudgeon of Edmond, OK, Jim Trudgeon of LaFallett, TN, Betty Trudgeon of Denver, CO, Prentice McKown of Denver, CO, Ann Ferguson of Pacific Palisades, CA, and Jim Wilson of Santa Monica, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patty Joan Frow Trudgeon on December 14, 1975; father, George W. Trudgeon, Sr., on July 14, 1965, and mother, Catherine Camp Trudgeon on October 29, 1981. George was born August 17, 1931 in Purcell, OK. He attended Oklahoma University in Norman, OK. George married Patty Joan Frow on March 29, 1956. He served in the US Air Force in Japan and South Korea from 1951-1954. Services will be held Thursday, June 14, 2001, 10:30 a.m., at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE, with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Delleney, Paul Huston, Lloyd Jones, Bud Hall, Broadus Hale Jim Hill.

Concha Velarde, 91, born in San Marcial, NM, resided in Albuquerque most of her life, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Gene Velarde and wife, Helen and Ray Velarde and wife, Carmen, both of Albuquerque; grandsons, Ron Velarde of Longmont CO, Randy Velarde and wife, Vicki of Houston, TX, Bob Velarde and wife, Debbie, Mike Velarde and wife, Kim and Jerry Velarde, all of Albuquerque; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Vivian Trujillo of Fullerton, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian Velarde. Concha loved to embroider and memories of her will linger in her beautiful handiwork. She was loved by her family and friends; and continuously gave her unconditional love. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Josie Lopez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 3400 4th NW, with Father John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Ron Velarde, Bob Velarde, Mike Velarde, Jerry Velarde, Randy Velarde, Chase Velarde and Robert Leyba. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. until rosary.

Elmer White, was born in Weirton, WV on August 29, 1923. He went to Heaven on June 10, 2001. He graduated from Folansbee High School to join the Army. Elmer was a Decorated War Veteran, serving in the 5th Army in North Africa and the invasion of Italy. He survived the beach head at Anzio, but succumbed to metastatic colon cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy and his three children; his sons, Bill, Dave and Jim with his wife, Barbara; two grandchildren, Jaaron and Jada; three great-grandchildren, Sage, Shilo and Seth. He also leaves behind countless devoted friends. Elmer and Nancy moved to Albuquerque in 1947. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico and retired from Sandia Laboratories in 1985, after 33 years of employment. He retired to the Four Hills Country Club. Elmer loved life, his family and friends, cooking, golf and a good game of cards. He will be greatly missed. Mr. White's cremated remains will be laid to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family urges in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice. Thank you for your prayers. Cremation arrangements were by the Sunrise Society of NM 891-8200.

Louise W. Winder, 78, passed away June 1, 2001. She was born Norma Louise Wilson, October 5, 1922 in Harper, Kansas to James Spencer and Bessie Myrna Wilson. In 1947, while serving with the Civil Service, she met and soon married Norman G. Winder. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1963 at which time Louise began a career as an Insurance Agent. She retired from the Insurance business in the early 1980's. Mrs. Winder is preceded in death by her husband, Norman, in 1975. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Baldonado, Kay L. Reed and her husband, James (Andy); grandchildren, Melissa Jiron and her husband, Michael, Michael Baldonado, William and Rose Neufeld; sister, Luella Ardrey and her husband, Ralph; sister-in-law, Nell Winder of TN; Aunt Ethel Wilson; Uncle Forrest Anderson, both of OR; 12 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and nephews; two great-great-nieces; and numerous cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at the Netherwood Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made, in Mrs. Winders name, to the Netherwood Church of Christ, c/o Thailand Mission Work. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200

MARY B. GARCIA, 70, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born April 5, 1931, to Juan Baca and Josefita Sandoval Baca in Las Vegas. She retired in 1991 from the Las Vegas Medical Center where she worked as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe J. Garcia; brothers Juan D. Baca, Joe D. Baca, Frank Baca and Antonio Chavez; and nieces Carmela Baca, Juliette Baca, and Florence Chavez. She is survived by her son, Joe 'Tommy' Garcia of Las Vegas; sisters-in-law Valeria Salas of Las Vegas, Mary Baca of Santa Fe, and Charlotte Baca of Albuquerque; special grand-niece Andrelika Ita; nieces and nephews Laura Ulibarri, Maria Baca, Donna Andrade, Connie Hester, Carla Baca, Carrie Baca, Nash Drake, Anna Rock, John Baca III, and Frank Salas; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Jose Cemetery. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.

ANTONIO 'TONY' MONTOYA, 79, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Tuesday at the Northeastern Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born April 11, 1922, to Rumaldo and Lucia Nieto Montoya in Las Vegas. He married Lelia 'Lily' Trujillo in March of 1956 in Las Vegas. Mr. Montoya served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from the Las Vegas Medical Center's Forensic Division in 1983. He also owned and operated Tony's Mobile Gas Stations. He served on the West Las Vegas Board of Education for six years and was a San Miguel County commissioner for four years. He also worked for the West Las Vegas Schools. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 804, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Lucy Walker and Annie Coffman; a brother, Joe Montoya; a grandson, Valiente Roman Montoya; one niece, Gloria Anaya; and a nephew, Gilbert Roybal. He is survived by his wife, Lily Montoya of Las Vegas; daughters Sarah Montoya Reis of Fresno, Calif., Diane Marquez, Patsy Baca and fiance Felix Ordonez, and Gina Montoya, all of Las Vegas; sons Tony 'Sonny' Montoya of Pittsburg, Calif., Gerald Montoya and wife Kathy of Millbrae, Calif., Leon Jon Bonney of San Francisco, and Benny Gurule and Anthony Montoya, both of Las Vegas; a sister, Marcella Salazar of Las Vegas; a sister-in-law, Helen Montoya of Las Vegas; one brother-in-law, Jack Walker of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations in Las Vegas. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, Las Vegas.

RICARDA QUINTANA, 78, of Las Vegas, N.M., and formerly of Rowe, died Monday at the Northeastern Regional Hospital in Las Vegas following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Quintana and Conferina Armijo Quintana. She is survived by her sister, Elisa Sanchez and husband Arcenio of Albuquerque; a brother, Cecilio Quintana of Rowe; nieces Sylvia Baca and husband Max of Las Vegas, N.M., and Annabelle Quintana and husband Robert Cates of Albuquerque; a nephew, Salomon Quintana Jr. of Albuquerque; grand-nephews Jonathan Baca of Las Vegas, and Jason A. Laubscher of Albuquerque; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rogers Mortuary in Las Vegas, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Anthony's Cemetery. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.

JOE NICANOR RUDLOPH JR., 49, of Albuquerque died Monday. He grew up in Las Vegas, N.M. and earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering in 1974 from New Mexico State University, and an MBA in 1981 from New Mexico Highlands University. He worked for Hughes Aircraft in Culver City, Calif., and then the Air Force Contract Management Division at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. In 1985, he was hired by the United States Department of Energy. He worked as a project and program manager. He was affiliated with and worshipped at the Church of the Risen Savior and the Prince of Peace Church in Albuquerque. He was an active volunteer with IMAGE, a nonprofit civil rights organization, the March of Dimes, and other organizations. He is survived by his children, Jessica and Joseph of Albuquerque; his mother, Maria LeDoux Rudolph of Las Vegas, N.M.; sisters Ruth Anne Padrick of Livermore, Calif., and Dolores L. Rudolph and companion Charles Crews of Las Vegas; a brother, Thomas D. Rudolph and companion Michele Espinoza of Las Vegas; nieces Jennifer Padrick, Denise Barela, and Trish Rudolph; and numerous friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Gonzales Funerals & Cremations in Las Vegas. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87110. Gonzales Funerals & Cremations, Las Vegas.

Funeral Services for Fred Atencio Jr. will be held on Friday at Immaculate Conception Church where the Mass will be Celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third ST S.W.

Roger Blanchette passed away on June 5, 2002 in Hemet, CA, he was 67. Roger lived in Albuquerque from 1951-1982. He served in the US Air Force from 1951-1956. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Angelina; three daughters, Dolores Vieane, Lucille Blanchette and Loretta Blanchette; one son, Mark; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Andrew and Paul. Funeral Services will be held in Riverside, CA at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, June 14, 2002 at 10:15 a.m. Cremation has taken place.

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