Ramona Aragon, born on April 20, 1914, she rose her hands up to meet the Lord on Monday, March 1, 1999. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Sacred Heart League for many years. She was very active with the senior citizens. Ramona loved her children and their spouses dearly, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her. She had a reputation with family and friends that if you needed help or a place to stay, you could always go to Ramona's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Aragon; three grandchildren, Henry Garcia, Arlene Griego, and Mario Baca. She is survived by her 11 loving children, Bertha Aragon of the family home in Belen, Leondro Aragon and wife, Nellie of Albuquerque, Lala Griego and husband, Nazario of Albuquerque, Josie Garcia and husband, Lester of Albuquerque, Lucy Martinez and husband, Robert of Albuquerque, Sally Tanuz and husband, Arthur of Albuquerque, Isabel Bustamante of Belen, Eddie Aragon and wife, Barbara of Los Chavez, Bernadette Torres and husband, Ernest of Belen, Frances Jaramillo and husband, Mike of Belen, Leo Aragon and wife, Patricia of Belen. She is also survived by her 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchildren; two sister, Elisaria Baca of Springerville, AZ, and Della Moya and husband, Ramon of Morenci, AZ, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, with the rosary beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Sam Griego, Ben Griego, Richard Tanuz, Henry Torres, Raymond Jaramillo, Manuel Aragon, Eduardo Aragon, Marty Aragon, Pat Garcia, and Marty Jaramillo. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, N.M.
Marjorie S. Blair, 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 46 years, died Sunday, February 28, 1999.
She is survived by her son, William Blair of Rio Rancho; and friends, Joey Reel of Corpus Christi, TX and Mia Fisher of Albuquerque.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, with Pastor Lem Boyles officiating.
Pallbearers will be William Blair, Paul Morro, Jim Timmons, Mike Fisher, Les Cesaretti, and Dennis Jiron.
Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Wayne Arthur Dailey Jr., 48, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 26, 1999. Mr. Dailey was the beloved husband of 26 years to Mr. Charlotte Dailey. He is also survived by his daughter, Diane Lynn Dailey; three sons, Gregory, Jeffrey and wife, Marilyn and Ryan A. Dailey; parents, Wayne and Eleanor Dailey Sr.; two sisters, Georgia Pedro and Opal Bowman and husband, Tim; and seven grandchildren. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dailey in Casa Blanca with visitation at the home after 4:00 p.m. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday morning, 10:00 a.m., at the Casa Blanca Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kathy Hunter, officiating. Interment will follow at the Casa Blanca Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregory Dailey, Jeffery Dailey, Ryan Dailey, Ben Sorrell, Glen Kelsey and Robert Carrillo. Honorary will be Richard Gaisthsa, Gerald Scott, Ronald Hinshaw, Wessley Mason Jr., Lloyd Dailey, Fredrick Kie and David Wilson. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd., in charge of arrangements.
Ronald E. Gilbert, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 28, 1999. He is survived by his brother, Jim Gilbert and wife, Rose of Albuquerque; aunt, Isabell Castillo of Raton, NM; five nephews and nieces, Ronald A. Gilbert and wife, Kary, Dr. James A. Gilbert and wife, Elubia, Jeanne Schweiger and husband, Tim, Michelle Stanfill and husband, Mike, and Vincent J. Gilbert and wife, Gina; and 11 great-nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Cruzita Gilbert; sister, Viola Gilbert on December 29, 1998. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Jockey Guild. He was also a member of the Motion Picture Association and active in the Democratic Party. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee NE, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Gilbert Jr., Vincent Gilbert, Ronald A. Gilbert, Mike Stanfill, Ralph Chavez and Carols Baca. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. till Rosary.
Melvin Ross Golden drew his last breath on earth and joined his family in heaven on February 25, 1999. At age 77, he died at his home in Albuquerque, where he and his wife, Mary, resided. He was born in St. Joseph, MO on March 7, 1921 to Jessie Lorean Golden and Reuben Campbell Golden. He joined the National Guard in 1940, proudly served in the U.S. Army, and after medical discharge returned to serve his country in the Merchant Marines. He attended University of Missouri at Columbia for 2 yrs. on the GI Bill, then completed training as an x-ray tech. at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He remembered the night of the historic Wynecoff Hotel fire in 1946 when he was on call, tending many of its victims at Grady Memorial. A letter he wrote home about the event was published in the St. Joe's Newspress. He worked at Thompson-Brumm Knepper Clinic in St. Joe, MO, where he met his first wife, Elaine Seaman; then Fairfax Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO. He retired in 1976, at the age 55, following a heart attack. He was also an EMT, instructed Red Cross and a Boy Scout leader, a member of the First Lutheran Church in St. Joseph, and recently a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Preceding him in death are his parents, Reuben and Jessie Golden; his wife of 36 yrs., Elaine Seaman Golden; brothers, Robert Golden (killed in action, 1944), Donald Golden, Harold Golden and Byron Golden; and sister, Maxine Golden; his step-daughter, Phyllis Ziph; son-in-law, Clarence Steinbach; grandsons, David and Andrew Steinbach; and a great-grandson, Lee Palmer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 14 yrs., Mary Capria Golden; a brother, James Golden of Haslett, MI; son, Daniel Ross Golden and wife, Debbie of Albuquerque; daughter, Laurie Golden O'Rourke and husband, Tim of Placitas, NM; step-children, Janice Turner Steinbach of Cypress, CA; son-in-law, Bob Ziph of St. Joe, MO, Jim Chorba of Albuquerque and Coleen Grimes and husband, Peter of Irvin, CA; grandchildren, Paul Steinbach, Beth Michels, Denice Steinbach, Tony Ziph, Deborah Palmer, Frank O'Rourke, Graham Golden and Matthew Grimes; great-grandchildren, Brandon Palmer, Lauren and Bradley Steinbach, Erin and Kelly Michels; nephews, Robert Golden, James William Golden, Michael James Golden; nieces, Carol Deeney, Celia Golden, Christine Golden, Pamela Golden, Donna Boyd and Nancy Stark. Melvin left the family his autobiography which he lovingly wrote during his last months. He began it by saying, "A person can only enjoy life if he embraces the good things and sloughs off the bad." His eternal life will be celebrated as well as the beautiful memories he left behind. Memorial services will be held at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE, Tuesday, March 2, at 2:00 p.m.
Juanita S. Gomez, 88, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, February 28. Born February 8, 1911, in Lincoln, New Mexico, she had mainly resided in Albuquerque since 1990. She was the daughter of Ladislado and Filomena Salas, a pioneer couple in the Lincoln Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Daniel Gomez; and a daughter, Virginia Alcala. She is survived by a brother, D.R. Salas of Ruidoso, NM; her children, Dora Sandoval and husband, Floyd, Joe Gomez and wife, Grace, Ernest Gomez and Maxine, Gloria Aldaz, Elmo Gomez and wife, Loretta, Jerry Gomez and Monica, Bernadette and husband, Larry; and 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of the Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March 3, 11:00 a.m., at San Juan Catholic Church in her beloved Lincoln. Pallbearers will be Daniel R. Gomez, Jason Gomez, Joe Jr. Gomez, Gary Sandoval, Don E. Gomez, and Ervin Aldaz. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Gomez, Adam Aldaz, Larry Flynn, David Gomez, Philip Gomez and William Padilla. Arrangements will be handled by La Grone Funeral Home, Ruidoso, NM.
Our beloved and most precious mother, Eladia Guzman, has departed on her journey to reach the gates of Heaven on Sunday, February 28, 1999, leaving behind her legacy of two daughters, Mary Lara Stock and Annie Lara Gonzales; grandchildren, John DeJesus, Christopher DeJesus, Barbara DeJesus, Vicky Ramos, Eddie Ramos, Sammy Casone, Stephanie Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Jamar DeJesus, Rebecca DeJesus; sisters, Santa Guzman, Maria Solano; brother, Moncho Guzman. As we continue living our lives, we will carry her legacy on. The visitation will be this evening, Tuesday, March 2, 1999 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Memorials in memory of Eladia Guzman may be sent to the Sandia Hospice, 4775 Indian School NE, Suite 310, Albuquerque, NM 87109-0000. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
Doris N. Hubbard passed away February 27, 1999. She was 72 and followed her loving husband, Louis E. Hubbard to Gods arms. She leaves behind three sons, Dave E. Hubbard of Baltimore, MD, Louis E. Hubbard Jr. of Albuquerque, and Arthur Neal Hubbard of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Donna Lois Hight of Rio Rancho; sister, Elaine Campbell of New Braunfels, TX; brother-in-law, Jack Marker of Roswell, NM; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many loving daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul, on Thursday, March 4, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in her name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Association. Arrangements by Direct Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
Jerome "Papa" Levin died on Saturday, February 27, 1999. He was born November 12, 1909 in the Bronx, New York. He was an Air Force radar instructor in WWII. He worked on Wall Street in the 1920's and in the garment industry for most of his life. He married his beloved wife, Sylvia, in 1939, moved with her from Chicago to Albuquerque in 1989 and was preceded in death by her in 1996. He is survived by his only son, David and wife, Sharon. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Abraham and Moses, Sarah Levin, Julie Levin, and Florine Levin. He was a kind and gentle man, and he will be deeply missed by those who love him. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. in Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. SE, with Rabbi Isaac Celnik officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Mass of Christian Burial for Eddie G. Martinez will be celebrated this morning at 10:30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. James Moore as celebrant. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Casket bearers will be David A. Martinez, Mike J. Martinez, Ed Martinez Jr., Patrick Martinez, Fabian Martinez, and Chris Rodgers. Honorary Bearer will be Joshua. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the All Faith's Receiving Home, 3001 Trellis NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW. 243-5222.
Mrs. Consuelo "Connie" Martinez, 65, a resident of Bosque Farms and formally of Coyote, N.M. passed away on February 27, 1999. Mrs. Martinez is the beloved mother of two daughters, Diana Chavez and husband, Miguel and Pat Garcia and husband, Richard; two sons, Steven Martinez and wife, Rita and Jose Martinez and wife, Vicky; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Michelle, Monique, Melissa, Gabriel, Steven, Monica and Dominic; two brothers, Leopoldo Trujillo and wife, Dora and Abe Garcia and wife, Lucille; an aunt, Rebecca Quintana and husband, Alfredo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerson Martinez, December 1998 and her mother, Maria Trujillo. Mrs. Martinez was a member of the catholic church, and a Eucharistic Minister for five years. A rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW with visitation after 6:00. Juan Sandoval will recite the rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at St. Frances Cathedral, in Santa Fe, NM with final viewing at the church after 12:30. Father Salvador, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 with Deacon Charles Bates officiating the graveside blessing. Pallbearers will be, Chris Fischer, Andalesmo Trujillo, Toby Herrera, Roger Trujillo, Joshua Chavez, Bobby Dean, Danny Martinez and Ernest Martinez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
Laurence S. Mullin, 82, of Albuquerque, died Sunday, February 28, 1999. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles S. and Mary (McGoldrick) Mullin. He was graduated from Boston College in 1938. At Cambridge High and Latin and at Boston College, he played leading roles in many theatrical productions. He was a member of the Society of Jesus from 1938 to 1969. He was for many years a professor of Philosophy and Director of the Drama Department at Fairfield, University in Fairfield, CT. After he left the Jesuits, he became a writer for the Religious News Service. He lived in Standford, CT and Jamesburg, NJ before moving to Albuquerque in 1986. He was active at St. Charles Borromeo Church, and a popular newspaper reader for "Newsline for the Blind." His listeners especially enjoyed his readings of humorist Dave Barry's columns. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Helena (Henneberry) Mullin of Albuquerque; his sister, Eugenia M. Dromey and her husband, John of Belmont, MA; his niece, the Hon. Susan Conway and her husband, Robert Levy and their daughter, Jane C. Levy, all of Albuquerque; his niece, Elizabeth Dromey and her husband, Rachid Belhocine of Watertown, MA; his nieces, Mary Ann Hunt of Arlington, VA and Elise Caitlin of W. Hollywood, CA; his nephews, Peter Conway and wife, Suzanne of Marblehead, MA, Michael Conway of Boca Raton, FL and John A. Dromey Jr. and wife, Patricia of Woburn, MA. Mr. Mullin was brother of the late Marie Conway and Capt. Charles Samuel Mullin Jr. USN. Funeral Mass from St. Charles Borromeo, University and Coal Avenue, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours at Fitzgerald and Sons, 3113 Carlisle NE, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Paul A. Romero, 68, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on February 28, 1999. Mr. Romero is the beloved husband of 10 years to Mrs. Rachel Trujillo-Romero. He is also survived by his daughters, Lucille Potempo, Lillian Anchaleehamaikorn and Marilyn Midel; two sons, Paul A. Romero Jr. and Raymond E. Romero; seven sisters; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Romero was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict and a member of the Victory Love Fellowship Church. Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 until 4:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 with visitation after 9:30 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, Pastor Jack Connor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30. Pallbearers will be Paul A. Romero, Raymond Romero, Alonso Baca, Robert Potempo and Roger Potempo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
Our infant son, Gabriel Joseph Sanchez, passed away on February 26, 1999. He is now one of God's little angels in heaven. He is survived by his loving parents, Daniel and Becky Sanchez; his brother, Robert Joseph Calvillo; maternal grandparents, David and Mary Garcia; paternal grandmother, Helen Sanchez; paternal great-grandmother, Thesita Sanchez; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning, 10:00 a.m., at Victory Love Fellowship Church, 7201 Central Ave NW, with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leo Sanchez and Mark Garcia. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Milburn Thompson, 85, died Friday, February 26, 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bruce R. Thompson. She leaves three children, The Rev. Dr. Jean Crist Thompson, The Rev. Joyce Thompson-Brest, and Donald Bruce Thompson; nine grandchildren: DeLanson Douglas Crist, Melissa Gottschall, Gregory Milburn Crist, Christina Mabry, Karen Elizabeth Crist, Bruce Mabry, Shani Thompson, Sherri Thompson, and James Thompson; and by five great-grandchildren. Born in Durham, England, she grew up in Cleveland, OH, raised her family in Charleston, WV, moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1983, and to The Manor at Midvale in Tucson, AZ in 1995. A memorial service will be held at Desert Dove Christian Church, 6163 S. Midvale Park Rd., Tucson, on Thursday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m. Contributions in remembrance may be made to Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 66498, Albuquerque 87193.
Florencia J. Valtierra died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 77. Florencia was a member of the Professional Secretary Association for many years. She is survived by her brothers, Antonio Jaime, Eloy Jaime, and Jose Jaime; sisters, Eulalia Pelletier and husband, Joseph and Josephine Ramos; and several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Valtierra, Miguel Valtierra, Frank Valtierra, Charles Lopez, Joseph Pelletier, and Eugene Baca. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
Saddie Gonzales Armijo was called by our Lord to take her place in heaven on February 27, 2000. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter James Armijo; and parents, Natividad and Tomasita Gonzales. She is survived by her daughter, Connie and husband, Nat Garcia; sons, Walter Jr., Ambrose, Leonard and wife, Yvonne, and Pedro; six grandchildren, Gabriel, Adan, Jared, Jesslyn, Amber and Catalina; her brother, Ely Gonzales and wife, Anita; sisters, Angie Targa, Janice Louann and husband, Rick Espinosa, Sophie Armijo and husband, Juan Martinez. Saddie will be truly missed by her family and by the many people who's lives she touched. She belonged to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery Committee, and was a sponsor of the Holy Family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Carlos Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gabriel and Adan Varella, Matt and Tim Espinosa, and Joe and Christopher Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Martinez and April Targa. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street, Gary Santillanes CFSP.
Bill Beebe, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1981, died Monday, February 28, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Fay J. Beebe of Albuquerque; sisters, Eilean M. Schram and husband, Edward, and Norma Jean Ladley, all of Massillon, OH, and Patricia Ann Worthington and husband, Jack of Howard, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Ralph Johnson; sister, Geraldine Simpson; and brothers, Victor and Robert Beebe. Mr. Beebe was an attendant at the state hospital in Massillon, OH until he entered the service in 1941. He and Fay were married December 12, 1944 at the Army Chapel in Deming, NM. Both of them were in the armed services. During his years in the Army, Bill served in Korea, Hawaii, Germany, and several posts in the USA. He also attended N.E.O. A&M Junior College in Miami, OK from 1948 to 1949. Following his retirement from the Army in 1964, Bill worked as a correctional officer at the U.S. Medical Center for federal prisoners in Springfield, MO. He retired from there in 1979. Mr. Beebe was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Albuquerque. He also served as a music leader of several different churches during his lifetime. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Temple Baptist Church, 1613 Arizona St. NE, with Pastor J. Curtis Goldman and Pastor Larry Kennedy officiating. Interment of cremains will take place Friday, 12:00 noon, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Maynard Bowman, 88, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2000. Maynard was born in Colonia Juarez, Mexico, March 8, 1911. He was the son of Henry Eyring Bowman and Wilhelmina Walser Bowman. Maynard served in the United States Army Air Corps in the 1930's and also World War II. He retired from the NCR Company after 27 years of dedicated service. Maynard was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Euleta Rumley. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Mary; his ten children, Marjorie Ellis and her husband, Allen, Lucy Greene and her husband, Don, Toby Lamoreaux and her husband, Keith, Mary Frances Watson, Frank Busch and his wife, Susan, Fred Busch and his wife, Debbie, Gary Bowman and his wife, Brenda, Bruce Bowman and his wife, Suzy, Edward R. Osborne and his wife, Kathy; 38 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Maynard is also survived by his son-in-law, Clyde Rumley. A viewing will be held on Friday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Los Lunas. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Sarabeth "Gram B" Buchanan, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Friday, February 25, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Erin Fulmer and husband, Joe and Sarabeth Counsellor; son, Bill Buchanan and wife, Sandra, all of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. W.R. Buchanan. Rev. and Mrs. Buchanan were very involved with Baptist work, serving as Superintendent of Missions for the Central Baptist Association. Mrs. Buchanan was an educator for over 50 years, serving over 30 years at Atrisco Elementary School. Memorial services will be held Friday, 1:00 p.m., at Crestview Baptist Church, 301 Chama NE, with Rev. Eugene Ray, Rev. Marvin Capehart, Rev. David Coleman and Rev. Ron Mansdoerfer Jr. officiating. Private entombment has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harry P. Stagg Mission Fund, c/o Baptist Convention of New Mexico, P.O. Box 485, Albuquerque, NM 87103. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Mildred E. Dickson, age 56, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 following an illness. She is survived by her three children; six grandchildren; her parents; and three siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 3, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, with Pastor Terry Mathews of Oasis Family Church officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Mary M. Dunn, wife of the late Leo A. Dunn, passed away in Laguna Beach, CA on February 26, 2000. She is survived by her children, Mary Angela Ordway and husband, William of Laguna Beach, Sheila P. Quigley and husband, Donald of Plano, TX, L. Kevin Dunn and wife, Mary of Albuquerque and John P. Dunn of Las Cruces. She is also survived by her brother, William Moreland of Albuquerque; as well as 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born on October 5, 1917, she settled in Albuquerque in the late 1940s with her husband. In addition to raising her family here, Mrs. Dunn also operated a millinery-yarn shop in the southeast heights for a number of years. She was a member of Holy Ghost and Holy Rosary parishes. She relocated to Laguna Beach, CA in the fall of 1999. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 3, at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE, with Fr. Antonio Mondragon, Celebrant. Inurnment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to The Catholic Foundation, 2201 San Pedro NE, Bldg. 2, Ste. 211, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Lorna "Lori" Fairman, 68, died on February 28, 2000 in Albuquerque. She was born in St. Louis, MO and moved to Albuquerque in 1958. With over 20 years of service, she retired from the Signa Insurance Company in 1992. She loved spending time with her family at Bluewater Lake and was an avid football and auto racing fan. Her husband, Paul B. Fairman preceded her in death in 1993. A very loving mother, grandmother and friend, Lori is survived by her daughter Cheryl Schlecht and husband, Douglas of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Jamie Schlecht and Jennifer Schlecht; and many loving friends, including Greg and Linda Duerrey and their children, Dustin and Daniel. A Memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2000, at Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Charles Karian and Dr. Bruce Miller, who took wonderful care of Lori for many years.
