Robert Michael Hjellming, 61, went home with our Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2000 due to natural causes. He was born on December 21, 1938 to Lester and Valera Hjellming in Gary, IN. He was a resident of Socorro, NM since 1976. He was a Research Scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for the past 32 years where he made numerous scientific contributions to the field of radio astronomy. He was an active parishioner at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol of Socorro; his sister, Valerie Vogan of Burleson, TX; his children, Michael Hjellming of Shelby, NC, Marya Sena of Albuquerque, Thomas Hjellming of Wheaton, IL, Peter Hjellming of Lancaster, CA, and Teresa Hjellming of Portland, OR; and his grandchildren, Eric, Andrew, Kelsey, and Nicholas. Prayer service will be held on Thursday, August 3, 7:00 p.m., at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, August 4, 9:00 a.m., at San Miguel Church, with Fr. Bill Sanchez as Celebrant. Family suggests donations, in lieu of flowers, to the Spiritual Renewal Center, Inc. (Dominican Retreat House) at 2348 Pajarito Rd. SW, Albuquerque 87105-6642 or the Good Samaritan Village at 1203 U.S. Hwy 60 in Socorro 87801. Funeral arrangements by Steadman-
Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, NM.
Steven A. Holt passed away in his home in Rio Rancho on July 31, 2000. Steve was born on January 13, 1947 to George and Opal Zepernick Holt in Bucyrus, Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army with two terms in Vietnam and earned a bronze star. He was a member of American Veterans, Moose Lodge, Elks, and the American Legion. Steve was an employed at Intel in Rio Rancho as a project manager. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Robert; and father, George. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca of Rio Rancho; mother, Opal Holt Lilley and step-father, Jack of California; children, Tracie Holt and Steven Holt Jr., both of Florida; sisters, Sharen Cress of Palm Springs, CA and Joanne Needles of Upper Sandusky, OH; five brothers, George Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, Ron of Orange, CA, Dave of Tiro, OH, Tim and Tom, both of San Jose, CA; his grandchildren, Ashley, Taylor, Kara and Michael; and his very special friend, Danny Russ of Bucyrus, OH. A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR STEVE WILL BE HELD IN RIO RANCHO AT A LATER DATE. Funeral services and burial will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2000 in Bucyrus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Calvary Lutheran Church, Landscape Fund, 20th and Abrazo, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Services under the care of Rio Rancho Funeral Home, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124, (505) 891-9192.
Loretta Barrett Keleher, 102 years of age, the widow of William A. Keleher, died in Albuquerque, NM on July 31, 2000. She was born September 15, 1897 on a farm near Crystal Lake, IA. She attended a one-room county school and in 1915 graduated from high school in Britt, IA. After high school she taught in one-room schools, one of which was the same one-room country school she attended as a child. For the next several years she alternated between teaching positions and attending the University of Iowa. At the time scholarships were not available and she financed her education. In February, 1925, she graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in physical education. In 1925, she accepted a summer teaching position at the University of New Mexico as the only women's P.E. teacher at UNM, with Coach Roy Johnson heading the department. In the fall of 1927, she returned to UNM as head of the women's physical education department. In 1927, the enrollment at UNM was 596 students. In 1932, she married attorney historian William A. Keleher. Thereafter, her life was primarily centered on her family. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and for many years actively participated in parish activities. In the 1940's she frequently showed flowers at the New Mexico State Fair, occasionally winning blue ribbons. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed duplicate bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. Keleher; as well as Mary Ann Keleher Rogers and James W. Rogers; and grandson, John Bureau Keleher. She is survived by four sons and their wives: William B. Keleher and Jan Reeves Keleher; Michael L. Keleher and Margaret Wills Keleher; John G. Keleher and Linda Bureau Keleher; and Thomas F. Keleher and Gretchen Cunningham Keleher. She is survived by 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild as well as two sisters, Mary Barrett and Ella Barrett Muehe of Mason City, IA. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon George Sandoval reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW, with Father Richard McGowan, S.J., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
George H. Nietfeld, 62, died Sunday, July 30, 2000 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Nietfeld; daughter, Theresa Nietfeld of Sarasota, FL; his mother, Marjorie Nietfeld of Fort Laramie, WY; his sister, Patricia Coy of Torrington, WY; and two nephews. Mr. Nietfeld retired from the General Services Administration where he worked as an electronics technician. Funeral services will be held in Torrington, WY with burial at Fort Laramie Cemetery, Fort Laramie, WY. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Bill Ogborn was 43 years and 27 days old when he passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2000. He was in his element in large gatherings where his love of cooking, music, and maybe a cold beer could be shared by all. Bill was known for his boisterous telephone pranks, most of which involved long distance dialing of longtime friends late at night who, initially angry, wound up enchanted by the sincerity of his love. A deeply passionate person, he shared that passion with everyone around him. He was a friend to all, especially children. Bill graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Mexico in 1983. Go Lobos. He had worked for the University of Texas since 1996, first in the microcenter, and recently as the R.O.T.C. property manager. When there was a task to be done, Bill was the person you wanted by your side. He put his whole heart into it. Bill passed because his heart, the size of a Volkswagen, took a holiday. But to his friends, blessed by the fruits of that heart, it beats as strongly today as ever. Bill is survived by Julie, his wife of 16 years come this September; daughter, Julie Kay Lunsford and husband, Marten of Carlsbad, NM; and grandchildren, Allen, Brianna and Douglas Lunsford; sister, Lynn Gabel and husband, Tim of Plano, TX; and nephews, Dan and Todd with niece, Connie; sister, Roberta Ogborn and partner Pam Reynolds of Gardiner, ME, sister, Karen Pritchett of Bryan, TX; uncle, Tom Kane and wife, Lola of Alexandria, VA; and aunt, Pat Bowers of San Antonio, TX. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 3, 2000, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX. Services are scheduled for Friday, August 4, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX. No suits. No ties. And no calls after 12:00 a.m. GBJW. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorials Department, PO Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761.
Anne Garihee Robl, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1980, died Monday, July 24, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Pitts and husband, Frank of Medina, NY; sons, James Robl and wife, Peggy of Merrill, WI and Jeffrey Robl and wife, Loretta of Schofield, WI; grandchildren, Lori Grollmes, Lynn Andersen, Becki Spears and husband, Stacy, Gretchen and Erika Robl and Renee and Ross Robl; five great-grandchildren; brother, John P. Garihee; sisters, Marcia Garihee and Laurie Garihee, all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robl in 1979; and son, Michael Robl in 1998. A native of Merrill, WI, before moving to Albuquerque, Anne was an active wife and mother, who loved to cook, bake and bowl. A 1938 graduate of Merrill High School, Anne enjoyed attending many class reunions. She was a longtime member of V.F.W. Post #401 Auxiliary. After her children were grown, she was employed as Society Editor of the Merrill Daily Herald in the early 1960s. Anne was then employed by Dr. Will Piikkila until moving to Albuquerque where she was employed by Dr. Diana Montoya until her recent illness. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 5, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at Aquinas Newman Catholic Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd. NE. Interment of cremains will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Merrill, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bell Tower Residence, 1500 O'Day, Merrill, WA 54452 or to the Merrill Public Library, Merrill, WI 54452. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Elba Gonzalez Sherman died quietly at home on July 28th. Born in Nueva Aldea, Chile, she earned undergraduate and Master's degrees in English from the University of Chile. Thereafter, she taught for a time in Cauquenes. Following her marriage to a North American at the family home in Chillan, she lived in New York, Madison, Wisconsin, Minorca in the Balearic Islands, and London. She traveled to 23 countries and several foreign colonies, including Gibraltar, the Territory of Ifni, and the Spanish Sahara. In Capetown, South Africa, she hobnobbed with members of Parliament and noted heart surgeon, Dr. Christiaan Barnard. She moved to Albuquerque, September, 1972, and earned another M.A., this time in Education, at the University of New Mexico. Prior to her retirement, August, 1999, she taught Spanish for 19 years at the Albuquerque Public Schools. Her final four years at Truman Middle School were her greatest joy. She was an ardent student of flamenco. Until very recently, she danced with fervent dedication under the painstaking tutelage of Pablo Rodarte. Perhaps her truest passion was poetry. Though her dream of publishing a personal anthology went unfilled her spirited poetic salute to the Mexican Cinco de Mayo observance graced much of the front page of El Hispano News, May 1-7, 1992. Aside from her husband, Richard, she is survived by a daughter, Carmen of Washington, DC; a son, Morgan of New York; a sister, Maria Cristina Gonzalez Casanueva of Chillan; and various Chilean relatives. Funeral services and burial will take place in Chillan, Chile. A memorial service will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Coal Pl., at University SE, Wednesday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m.
Herbert F. Sisson, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2000. Services will be held Friday, August 4, 2000, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor George Morris officiating. Friends may visit with the family at French's on Thursday evening, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Ray Davis, Gene Sisson, Freddie Sisson, Greg Taylor, Art Leupold and Bob Johnson. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Herb was loved by family and many friends, and will be truly missed.
Harold Edward (Ed) Strain, 70, a native of New Mexico, passed away at home on July 20, 2000. Ed lived in many places around the state, raised in Glorieta, resided in Albuquerque, Jemez Springs, Rio Rancho, and finally in Moriarty. He proudly served his country in both the Army and the Navy, and during his career was the recipient of five bronze and two silver stars. He was a member of the Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church, the Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, and the East Mountain Fellowship Church. Mr. Strain is survived by his wife, Louise; sons, Terry and Lonny Strain, Anthony Strain and his wife, Wendy; brothers, David and his wife, Louise, Clyde and his wife, Ida Mae; sister, Elsie Rodgers; grandchildren, Erick, Andrew, Rebecka and Teresa Strain, Adam, Amiee and Dalton Strain, and Ryan Strain. A Memorial service will be held at the Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church, State Rd. 4, Jemez Springs, NM, on Saturday, August 5, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Rd., Santa Fe, NM, Monday, August 7, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Mountain Fellowship Building Fund, PO Box 3603, Edgewood, NM 87015. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200.
Services for Willie Mae Whittington, 90, of Lubbock, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m. (MST), Thursday, in the Chester T. French Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, with the Rev. William B. Easter officiating. Interment will be directed by Rix Funeral Directors. She died Wednesday, July 26, at Covenant Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1910 in Amite County, MS and had retired from Sandia National Laboratories. She is survived by a brother, Roy Whittington of Lubbock.
OPHELIA CORDOVA, 86, of Las Vegas, N.M., and formerly of San Cristobal, died Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Armando Cordova; a daughter, Leonal Cordova; and two grandchildren. She is survived by sons Elmer Cordova of Wyoming and Paul Cordova of Las Vegas, N.M.; daughters Ruth Visserraga and husband Antonio of Taos, Lucy Parada of Colorado Springs, and Frances Loera and husband Bobby of Las Vegas; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at the Catholic church in San Cristobal. Burial will follow at the San Cristobal Catholic Cemetery. Lujan's Funeral Home, Taos.
WANDA HENSLEY, 56, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Sunday at Northeastern Regional Hospital in Las Vegas. She was born May 21, 1944, to Henry Kuoppala and Betty Medora Crumrine Kuoppala in Butte, Mont. She was a member of the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Grants. She is survived by her father, Henry Martin Kuoppala of Las Cruces; her mother, Betty Medora Kuoppala of Albuquerque; children James Henry Hensley of Dallas, Cindy Medora Sewell of Las Cruces, and Donald Coy Hensley of Denver; brothers and sisters Donald Martin Kuoppala of California, Harvey Leonard Kuoppala and wife Beverly of Fort Worth, Texas, and Bonnie Lou Flowers and husband Phil of Round Rock, Texas; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Grants Memorial Cemetery in Grants. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.
JOSE MELAQUIAS MAES, 75, of Canjilon died Saturday following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Endina Maes; and a son, Lee Esquibel. He is survived by his children, Lawrence Esquibel and wife Rose of Albuquerque, Harold Esquibel of Espaņola, Paul Esquibel of Albuquerque, Chris Maes of Espaņola, Dorothy Esquibel, and Debbie Maes, both of Albuquerque; brothers and sisters Julio Maes of Colorado, Maria Mauson of Nebraska, and Paula Baldonado; granddaughter he raised, Trisha Maes; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. today at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espaņola. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. today at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home, Espaņola.
Michael Arabadschi, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, died Monday, July 30, 2001. He is survived by his son, David M. Arabadschi; cousins, Mariano and Rachel Romero and Martin and Elaine Lobato and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Stella Arabadschi on April 10, 2000, a daughter, his parents and a sister. He served in the U.S. Air Force from May 1956 to June 1962. Mr. Arabadschi was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, American Legion Post #99 and CWA union. Graveside Services were held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM, Wednesday, August 1, 2001. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Glen Edward Benjamin, 84, a resident of New Mexico since 1958, died Monday, July 30, 2001. He is survived by his sons, Johnny Ray Benjamin and William M. (Bill) Benjamin, both of Aztec, NM; daughters, Marilyn (Suzie) Cobb and husband, Jerry and Margaret A. (Peggy) Doran and husband, John, all of Albuquerque; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Miller and husband, Frank and Jo Ella Phares and husband, Paul; and brother, Charles Benjamin, all of Garnett, KS. Mr. Benjamin was preceded in death by his son, Glennard Lee Benjamin. He worked as a plumber and a plumbing contractor. Mr. Benjamin was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 60 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII in the South Pacific and Japan aboard the U.S.S. Melette. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Assoc. of NM, Inc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
John V. Brownfield, 53, lifetime Luna County Rancher died suddenly at his home in Las Cruces, NM on July 28, 2001. Memorial Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Granite, in Deming, NM at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2001. Cremation has taken place. John V. Brownfield was born in Las Cruces, NM on January 25, 1948. He was raised on the family ranch in Deming, NM. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1966 and New Mexico Military Institute Junior College in 1969. He continued his education at New Mexico State University, graduating with a BS in Biology/Ag Engineering in 1971. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After leaving NMSU, John served briefly in the United States Army as a 2nd Lt. stationed in Fort Hood, TX. He returned to the family ranch in 1973 and was there until his retirement to Las Cruces in 2001. He served on many local boards such as Farmers Home Administration, U. S. Soil Conservation Service, Farmers Inc., New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Advisory Board, Sun Products, and Luna County Hospice. He was recognized as the Outstanding Conservation Rancher in the Deming Southwest Conservation District in 1982. He was a co-owner of several businesses, including Goodsight Inc. Cattle Ranch in Deming, NM, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Silver City, NM, and Sun Products, Inc. of Deming. John was a member of New Mexico Cattle Growers Association and of the First United Methodist Church of Deming. John is survived by his wife, Marsha; and two sons, D. Keith Brownfield and Jesse L. Brownfield of Las Cruces; a brother, A.D. Brownfield, III of San Antonio, TX; and a sister, M. Lea Brownfield of Mesilla, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, A.D. Brownfield, Jr. and his mother, Grace L. Brownfield. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the American Kidney Foundation, 6001 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852 or the the American Diabetic Association, 525 San Pedro NE, Suite 101, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Arrangements made by Bacas Funeral Home. 811 Gold, Deming, NM 88030. 505-546-9671.
Damas F. Calderon 77, beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 31, 2001. Damas was born in Loving, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Damas enjoyed gardening and taking care of his lovely wife, He retired from Universal Contractors as a Heavy Equipment Operator in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, Natividad and Juan Calderon; two brothers, Nieves and Juan Calderon He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Albina Rubio Calderon; four daughters, Rose Ann Romero and husband, Mark, Lupe Sanchez and husband, Celso, Eva Vasquez, Emma Gallegos and husband, Tony; five sons, Juan Calderon and wife, Rita, Abel Carrasco, Juan Carrasco, Manuel Carrasco and wife, Luisa, Ruben Carrasco and wife, Mary Jane; one brother, Hilario Calderon and wife, Basilisa; one sister, Trine Rodriguez; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be this evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited tonight at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services are pending and will be announced. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Oscar Calderon, Gabriel Calderon, Randy Calderon, Ron Carrasco, Roderick Carrasco and Mark Romero. Honorary bearers will be Sammy C. Vasquez, Raul Rodriguez, and Sammy Calderon. Funeral services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.
Leota C. Cohee, formerly of Littleton, CO and a resident of Rio Rancho since 1991, died peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the age of 98. She was born April 26, 1903, in Chillicothe, OH. Her husband George F. Cohee predeceased her in 1981. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Robert Perkins, Rio Rancho; granddaughter, Dawn Winans and a special friend, Sue Olds, Englewood, CO; granddaughter, Joy Winans Dow and husband, Ricardo Dow y Anaya; great-granddaughters, Davetta Dow Trujillo and husband, Chris, all of Rio Rancho; Teresa Dow and fiancee, Leonard Trujillo; and Lourdes Dow, of Albuquerque. There are also six great-great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 4, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, PO Box 44820, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4820. The church is located in Rio Rancho at 19th Ave. and Golf Course Road. Recognizing Leota's love of music, it is suggested that contributions be made to the memorial fund for a new organ for the Church, in lieu of flowers. At a later date her ashes will be interred with her husband's ashes at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Arrangements by Sunrise Society, 891-8200.
Phillip A. Contreras, 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, loving husband and father, died Sunday, July 29, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Contreras of Albuquerque; sons, Ron Contreras and wife, Debbie, Sam Contreras, all of Albuquerque and Augie Contreras of Bluewater, NM; daughter, Cynthia Sandoval and husband, Paul of El Paso, TX; grandchildren, Brett and Nicholas, both of Albuquerque, Justin of Bluewater, NM, Angela and Andrea, both of El Paso, TX; sister, Nieves and husband, Ernesto of Albuquerque; and many loving nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Faith Tabernacle, 3831 Flora Vista SW, with Pastor Dave Eggers officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Robert Harold Cordova, 66, a resident of Bernalillo, NM., died Monday at the Rio Rancho Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, gone to be with Our Heavenly Father, will be greatly missed on this earth by his wife of 45 years, Dorcas Leyba Cordova; his children, Joyce Cordova, Evelyn Rinaldi and husband, Karl Marc, Rocky Jonathan Cordova and wife, Robin; Robert Cordova and wife, Brenda, Eleanor Gabaldon and husband, Jerome Gabaldon, Erwin Thomas 'Tommy' and wife, Saiphin Cordova; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Harold, the name he and his family preferred, was born in Denver, Colorado. His siblings living in the Denver area are his surviving sisters, Inez Montoya, Sylvia Lujan, Gladys Montoya, and Emma Lopez; surviving brothers, Benny Cordova, Eugene Cordova, and Tommy Taylor. Harold was an independent contractor specializing in building golf courses throughout the world. During his career, Harold was associated in building courses with golfing greats Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Desmond Muirhead and others. He built several courses in the U.S.; others in Spain, Ireland, South Korea, Thailand, and the first golf course in the People's Republic of China. Harold enjoyed other sports, especially professional football. He was an enthusiastic supporter of athletics among the Bernalillo Youth. Harold was a lifelong, and very active member of the Apostolic Church. Church Services for Harold were held on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at Bethel Heritage Church at 7800 Holbrook NE., in Albuquerque, east on Paseo del Norte turn right on Holbrook. Viewing of the body and family Visitation were from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Special Services were at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Bernalillo, NM. Active Pallbearers were Celeste Gabaldon, Katie Cordova, Angelo Rinaldi, Michael Rinaldi, Jerome Gabaldon, James Cordova, Jacob Cordova, and Monica Lucero. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008.
Trinnie Cordova, 85, a resident of Belen, peacefully passed away at St. Joseph Hospice unit surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 31,2001. She was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and a member of the Spanish Choir for many years. Trinnie had many accomplishments besides raising her nine children. She graduated from Beauty School, and went back to school and received her High School Diploma (which was very important to her.) She retired as Head Cook for the Belen Junior High School after ten years of dedicated service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel R. Cordova in 1980; her son, Raymond Cordova in 1964; and her granddaughter, Ericka Judson. She is survived by her eight children, Rosie Montoya and her husband, Henry of Belen, Ernie Cordova and his wife, Beverly of Lake Tahoe, NV, Ruben Cordova of Belen, Dennis Cordova of Florence, AZ, Margaret Montoya and her husband, Joe of Belen, Anna Upton and her husband, Tony of Albuquerque, and Donna Bergevin and her husband, Don of Severn, MD; 17 grandchildren, Theresa Marshall, Ramona Quesenberry, Monica and Juan Cordova, Dana Cobleigh, Raymond Cordova, Lea Hicks, Tara and Christina Cordova, Jon, Corine, Chris and Cindy Cordova, Todd Montoya, Derek Judson, and Jason Cordova; 13 great-grandchildren, Scott McLain, Raven and Miles Quesenberry, Ryan, Brandon and Jillian Colbeigh, Haley and Aaron Hicks, Curtis and Shay Cordova, and Danielle, Jonathan and Christina Martinez. She is also survived by one brother, Abran Baca; and three sisters, Clementina Jaramillo; Felipa Gallegos; and Sister, Mary of the Holy Cross (Carmalite Order.) A Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2001 with a Rosary following at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2001 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with Interment following at the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Cordova, Derek Judson, Todd Montoya, Chris Cordova, Juan Cordova and Raymond Cordova. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carlos Chavez and Rick Orlich. Romero Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
