William F. Monck, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1985, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Sullivan and husband, Thomas of Farmington, Marijane Monck of Columbia, MD, and Susan Naylor of Albuquerque; son, William W.F. Monck and wife, Acacia, of Laguna; grandchildren, Kelly Monck, Megan Monck, Allison Naylor, Clayton Alsup, Kyle Sullivan, Gwendolyn Naylor, Dana Alsup, Christopher Naylor, Troy Sullivan, and Nickolas Monck. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Rita M. Monck in 1998. Mr. Monck was born in Brooklyn, NY, August 13, 1925. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1945 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Longtime MENSA member, he also received the IHPA Distinguished Service Award in 1999. Bill was an avid reader and storyteller who appreciated the finer things in life, including music, fine dining, and cinema. He believed in doing things first class all the way. Bill passed his knowledge and wisdom to all he could. Rosary will be recited Saturday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 14, 2001, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona NE, with Father Thomas Mayefske, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Saturday, May 12, 2001, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. "Remember me as I will love and remember all of you." William F. Monck, husband, father, and grandfather.
Ralph Roland Monget, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1973, died Thursday, May 10, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maria Monget of Albuquerque; sons, John P. Monget and wife, Loretta of Albuquerque and Ralph R. Monget, Jr. and wife, Alicia of Las Cruces; daughters, Toni M. Harris and husband, Glynn David and Romenia E. Montgomery and husband, Steve, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, David Harris, Jessica Harris, Hope Harris, James Montgomery, Kevin Montgomery, Shannon Montgomery, Steven Monget and Andrew P. Monget; great-grandchildren, Donte Harris and Deja Harris; brothers, Robert P. Monget, Jr. and Edward Wright; and numerous other family members and friends. Mr. Monget was a Korean and Vietnam War era veteran who retired from the Air Force after serving his country proudly for 27 years. He then began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 18 years in 1993. Mr. Monget was an avid fisherman and hunter. Above all else, he had an undying love for his family and they will miss his humor, his company and his love. Rosary will be recited Monday, May 14, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
Ernest L. Ortiz, 52, passed away at home on Tuesday May 8, 2001. He served in the armed forces as a combat medic in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Ortiz; two sons and one daughter Christopher Ortiz, Herman Ortiz and wife, Dina, and Andrea Gallegos; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Brianna, Damian, Alexis, Isacc, Santana and Adrain; his father, Arthur Ortiz; three brothers and two sisters, Albert Ortiz and wife, Sadie, Arthur and wife, Rose, Johnny, Lupe and husband, Vincent Alice and husband, Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at St. Therese Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Cordova, James Gurule, Raymond Moya, Gilbert Gallegos Jr., Louis Ortiz and Pat Moya. Honorary Pallbearer will be Abel Mendez. Funeral Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave., SW,243-5222.
Henry W.(Hank)Pepin was born in Durango, Colorado August 28, 1919, and died in Albuquerque, N.M. May 9,2001, after an eight year battle with Parkinsons. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margaret Bedford Pepin; two daughters, Dr. Madeleine Pepin Keys and Jeanine Peterson; three grandchildren, W. D. Keys, Lara Keys Barrett, and Becca Peterson Moran; six great-grandchildren, Haley Keys, Cassie Keys, Henry Keys, Shane Barrett, Brandon Moran, and Gavin Moran; one sister, Ellen Blackmore, and by many other family members and friends. He served in the Army four years during World War II. His chosen profession was Education, and he was a teacher or administrator in public schools in Colorado and N.M. for eleven years. During the next sixteen years he served as educational advisor to the military nuclear weapons school at Sandia Base, and to the world wide strategic communications command at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Significant honors that he received were election to Phi Delta Kappa, the honorary fraternity for Education; the Bronze Star for the Battle of the Bulge, and the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, one of the military's highest honors to civilians. After retirement, he volunteered for a time as the state coordinator of pre-retirement planning for the AARP, and served for several years on an endowment committee for Fort Lewis College. He was a home lover, and a devoted and conscientious husband, father and grandfather. He was a nature lover and a sportsman and he spent many happy hours fishing, hunting or playing golf with family and friends. Services will be held Monday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 6200 Gibson SE. A gathering will be held immediately following services in the Church parlor. On Tuesday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m., burial of cremains will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, with Honor Guard. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
Julius A. Rigo, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away May 9, 2001. He enjoyed many sporting activities including baseball, fishing and horseracing. Mr. Rigo was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Rigo in 1942. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Rigo of the family home; sons, Bob Rigo and wife, Alice and Bill Rigo all of Albuquerque; daughters, Rosemarie Mendenhall and husband, Carroll of Upper Lake, CA, Linda McDermott and husband, James of McIntosh, NM, and Mary Helmer and husband, John of Edgewood; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Monday, May 14, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Hillcrest Funeral Home
225 San Mateo NE
265-5959
Susan Olds Taute passed away May 7, 2001 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born to Kenneth Olds and Elizabeth "Betty" Ronan Olds on April 18, 1953 in Albuquerque N.M. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Michael. She is survived by her husband, Earl Taute; step-mother, Liz Lucero and husband, Ike; brother, Charles Olds; sister, Kenna and husband, John Atwell of Tucson, AZ; nieces, Kenna Beth and Betty Kaye Atwell of Tucson, AZ, Christine Taute of Albuquerque; nephews, Travis and Bill Taute of Oklahoma. As well as many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Dinah Baca officiating in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Ted Thorson, 73, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 12, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul NE, with Sherylyn Gay Thorson and Sunthorn Janthawong, officiating.
Burial of cremains will follow.
French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd
Eleanor R. "Ellie" Wadell, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Lt. Col. James A. Wadell USAF-Retired of Albuquerque; daughters, Lara W. Kelley and husband, Bryan K. of Tucson, AZ and Kristel H. Jonkosky and husband, Charles K. Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Eleanor faithfully served her country as an Air Force wife and civil servant. She served her community as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and also taught school. She was of Welsh heritage and grew up in the Philadelphia area. Eleanor was a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania. She loved her family and enjoyed reading, flowers and quilting. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001, 3:00 p.m. at Kirtland Air Force Base East Chapel, Chaplain Greg L. Woodbury, officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel.
Thomas (Tom) S. Wentworth was born on October 1, 1927 and died on May 9, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; and his two sons, Edward and Stephen Wentworth. Tom served in the Korean War. Tom and his wife Mary moved to Albuquerque in 1988. Before that Tom worked as a social worker in the states of Rhode Island and California. He loved his work and was well loved and respected by his peers and all whom he helped. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where he faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister. His greatest joys in life were knowing that his two boys were settled and secure in their adult lives, his love for animals, his faith in Christ and love for the Catholic Church, and his life with his adoring wife with whom he shared a sacred and eternal love. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee, with Father Luis Jaramillo, Robert Kaiser, Sophie Gurule, Michelle Montez, and Bob Shields reciting. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2001 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Luis Jaramillo, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE.
Mary Elizabeth Williams, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Calvin Williams of Albuquerque; sons, James C. Williams and wife, Susan of Arlington, TX and Steven D. Williams of Albuquerque; and brother, William F. Botwinis of Cortez, CO. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her sister, Gladys Bullock. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was involved with the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Williams started her career at Albuquerque National Bank where she worked for 11 years. Then she worked for 44 years with her husband, Calvin Williams at their State Farm Agency on 4th Street until they retired in 1999. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, with Dr. Terry Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Harry Kovaschetz, Jim Wade, Rich Neely, Mark Fuller, Donald Fuller, Dave Cowan and Eric Nudell. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1638, 87103. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
MARTHA R. DURAN, 60, of Santa Fe died Thursday. She was employed by Rancho Encantado from 1979 until 1999. She was preceded in death by her father, Ramon Ruiz. She is survived by her husband, Jose (Tito) Duran; mother, Isabel Ruiz; children, Judy Vanchaik Duran, Robert Duran, Rose McBride and husband Gary, Isabelle Duran and Roman Valdez, and Angela Duran and Jorge G. Mata; brother, Joe Ruiz and wife Elsie; sisters, Pauline Pena, and Connie Sandoval; grandchildren, Martha and Patrick Duran, and Marcos Vanchaik, who she and Jose raised, Robert and Daniel Houston, Angelica Vanchaik, Monique and Evangaline Valdez, Gary Jr. and Joseph McBride, and Shantel Mata; and numerous other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Berardinelli Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
SALVADOR VEGA JR., 56, of Pecos died Tuesday. He was born Sept. 15, 1944, in Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico. He was a custodian for the Pecos Independent School District for two years and also worked for the Brush Ranch for 12 years. He was active in St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos. He is survived by his wife, Maria N. Pineda de Vega; son, Douglas and wife Anna Malani Pineda of Canada; daughters, Blanca Antonia Vega and husband Adonias Mendez of Pecos, Sandra Alicia and husband Jose Luis Chacon of Santa Fe and Josephine Lee Vega of Pecos; closest friends and coworkers, Fred, Roy and Phillip; and numerous grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation at 3 p.m. today at the Berardinelli Chapel with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Visitation at 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos with a recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the same church. Burial will follow at the Pecos Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
Gary L. Aanenson, 64, of Albuquerque died suddenly in his home Thursday, April 24, 2003.
Services were held Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN.
The Rev. Maurice I. Hagen and Rev. Dell B. Sanderson officiated.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne, Mn.
Military honors were provided by the Luverne VFW.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.
Frank M. Coons, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for 47 years, died Thursday, May 8, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elaine A. Coons; children, Chere Gullick and husband, Ed of Albuquerque, Ceil Boyles and husband, John of Parker, CO., Frank H. Coons and wife, Teresa and Larry Coons and wife, Debbie, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Christopher Gullick, Allison Coons, Lindsay Coons, Justin Coons, and Lauren Coons; step grandchildren, Stacy Severin and husband, Wes, Rob Haley and wife, Jessica, and Caleb Haley; and great-grandchildren, Kylie Severin, Jayce Haley, Kailynn Haley and Maleah Haley. Frank graduated from Colorado State University in 1939 with a B.S. degree in Forestry. He was an officer in the Navy during WW II, serving as Captain of a crash boat. Intensely patriotic and quietly religious, he was a devoted family man who loved fishing, gardening, spoiling grandkids and telling stories. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Cremation will follow services. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, May 13, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions to celebrate Franks life be sent to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Warren C. Duncan, 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died on Friday, May 9, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Judy Duncan, of the family home; sons, Jim Duncan and wife, Priscilla, Tom Duncan, and Justin Fiedler; daughters, Linda Sue Wilkinson and husband, Roger of Kalkaska, MI, Shannon Drew and husband, Chuck of Bowling Green, KY, and Sonya Fiedler; grandchildren, Robert Lugo and wife, Leslie, Melissa Lookabaugh, Rachel Duncan, Christopher Duncan, Patrick Duncan, Lucas Duncan, Jennifer Mitchell, Lindsay Duncan, Adam Wilkinson, Timothy Duncan, Miriam Duncan and Tori Drew; six great-grandchildren; sister, Louise McFarland; brother, Edward D. Duncan and wife, Zelma; and other special people in Warren's life were Jimmy and Helen Dodson, Karlene Frahm and Helen Duncan. Warren was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Hebert and brother, David Duncan. Warren worked for Duncan Building Contractors in Albuquerque. He had worked as marketing director for Nolin Rural Electric in Elizabethtown, KY and in public relations for National Rural Electric in Washington, DC. His first and greatest love was knowing and sharing Jesus Christ. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Reverend Sherman Grady officiating. Cremation will follow services. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Raymond Waldemar Erickson, 59, born in Bessemer, MI on June 11, 1943 and a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, died Friday, May 9, 2003. He is survived by his son, Eddie Erickson; daughter, Hollie Erickson-Roerick; grandchildren, Alex Roerick and Christine Roerick; brothers, Brian Erickson, Donald Erickson and wife, Anita, David Erickson and wife, Carol and Harold Erickson and wife, Joyce; sister-in-law, Sandra Erickson, all of Albuquerque; and several nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Roy Erickson in 1984; son, Scott E. Erickson, daughter-in-law, Lori and grandson, Forrest in 2000; father, Walter; and his mother, Viola. Mr. Erickson graduated from Sandia High School in 1962. Services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Private interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Monday, May 12, 2003, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Zula Fritsch, Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 12, 2003 with services to follow at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of:
Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors
3113 Carlisle Blvd NE
884-1188
Bob Gibbons, 62, left his earthly body Sunday, May 11th. He is the cherished husband and soul mate of Debra J. "Donna" Edwards (aka Samantha Kaye). He is survived by his beloved stepson, Ira Herman, daughter, Cathy Mitchell, grandsons Brandon and Devon Herman & Michael Mitchell, Jr., granddaughter Samantha Mitchell, sister, Shari Gibbons, brother, Armand Gibbons, daughter-in-law, Dannette Herman, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Bob was a talented artist and writer as well as a retired martial arts school owner. Bob achieved the rank of seventh degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. He recently accepted initiation into the Roots Without End Society in Jacmel, Haiti receiving the highest level of initiation into the Society - Houngan Asogwe to be known by the spiritual name of Bon Houngan Da Double Daginen, honor to him. Bob was a student of the world studying religion, metaphysics, art, science, and more. Services will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. with Houngan Steve Marich, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Rosie A. Hartenberger, 83, a long time resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, May 9, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Annie French and husband, Jerry; son, Douglas Hartenberger, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Ronald Foster and wife, Donna of Meridian, ID, Janet Rivera and husband, Gilbert of Albuquerque; and great-grandchildren, Stephen Rivera, Robbie Rivera, Kevin Foster, Christopher Foster, and Cameron Foster. Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Hartenberger. She was one of the original Harvey Girls. Rosie loved to travel, she loved people and enjoyed getting family and friends together. Rosie was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at 12:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will take place at 3:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
John Kern Jacoby, 39, a resident of the East Mountains, died Thursday, May 8, 2003. He is survived by his longtime partner, Jeff Neilly of the East Mountains; mother, Kathryn Morton and husband, Joseph Tessinari of Sandia Park, NM; father, Brian Jacoby and wife, Ruth of Coarse Gold, CA; sister, Elena Jacoby-Giles and husband, Joseph of Rio Rancho, NM; nieces, Angelina, Rebecca, and Yvette; and nephew, Joseph. John was a paramedic and firefighter for Bernalillo Co. for the last 3 years. He was a employed with Albuquerque Ambulance Co. for 10 years. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2003, 3:00 p.m., French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Emile (aka "Boo" ). Our Heavenly Father called Boo home on May 9, 2003. He was born October 3, 1915, to Elois and Eugenia "Rose" (Llorens) on Isle Breville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and raised in the Cane River Colony. He married Mary Leola Couty where he was 23 years old, and after five children, moved to Albuquerque in the early fifties. Here they has six more children and raised them in the Martineztown Neighborhood. Boo was met in Heaven by his wife of sixty-one years, his first-born, Emile (Sonny), his mother & father, sisters Ellen & Rose, brothers Belizaire (Billy), Manuel, & Joseph Benjamin. His brother Willie, who is almost 92 years old, survives him. He is also survived by his children, Robert (Marianne), Mary Alice, Michael, Tony (Liz), Thomas (Debra), Laura (Kevin Johnson), Yvonne, Carmen (Charles Allen), Leonard, and David (Beatrice), as well as 35 grandchildren, and at last count, around 23 great grandchildren. Anyone that really knew Boo, knew that he loved baseball all of his life. He played with the Negro Leagues in the south and was a top-notch pitcher. When his age came between him and his arm, he coached various semi-pro teams in Albuquerque through the seventies; he was a proud inductee into the Albuquerque Sports
Hall of Fame. Some of his last years were spent as "The old white-haired man at the gate" of the Albuquerque Sportsplex with Mike Foote, whom he loved like a son. Please don't be sad at Boo's passing on; he's in Heaven now. We're sure of this because, to paraphrase a passage form II Corinthians 5, "To be absent form the body is to be present with the Lord." We'll miss that crazy creole, but God needed a relief pitcher, so he took Boo out of the imperfect bullpen called life, and onto the perfect mound, on the perfect field. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 12 at Salazar & Sons Mortuary,. Services will be held Tuesday, May 13 at San Ignacio Church in Martineztown; internment following at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his six sons. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you send a donation to Albuquerque Manor, Alzhiemer's Unit, 500 Louisiana NE, 87108; their staff took loving care of him, and we'll always be grateful. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. S.W.
