Lena M. Rice Steele, age 74, of Albuquerque, NM, died on August 4, 2002. She was born August 26, 1927, and was preparing to celebrate her 75th birthday. Lena will be having that celebration with her beloved husband of 46 years, H.B. "Huggy Bear" Steele who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her mother, Iona Sabra Rice; father, Richard French Rice; and all of her siblings, James, Dorothy, Thomas, Clyde, Beth, Kay, Irene and Joanne. Her daughter, Shauna Iona Steele of Albuquerque; her son, Scott B. Steele his wife, Noel King Steele; and granddaughter, Sabra Steele, all of Albuquerque survive their beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Lena was like a second mother to her many nieces, nephews, and friends from across the country. Her family and friends will miss her exuberant spirit, her sense of play, and her courage. Lena was born in Kenova, West Virginia, and raised in Findlay, Ohio. She moved to Albuquerque with her family in 1973. A lifelong member of Trinity Baptist Church in Findlay, Lena faithfully attended Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. Lena devoted her life to public service, retiring from Carrie Tingly Hospital after battling and surviving breast cancer in 1985. Lena was a staunch Democrat, and an avid lifelong sports enthusiast. She was the captain of the Findlay High School Trojan cheerleading squad, where she graduated in 1945. She played for years in the women's softball league, and was invited to play professionally. Her fast pitch was legendary. The Detroit Tigers and the Women's National Basketball Association lost a huge fan. At Lena's request, family and friends will gather at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, for a graveside service on Thursday, August 8, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., with Susan Meredith of Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian Church officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrol Lepper, Shane Riggs, Robbie Farris, Rick Decker, Jan Slaughterbeck, Jerrilyne Miller, and Debie Leeper-Baca. Immediately following the service, the family will host a celebration of Lena's life at the home of Scott, Noel and Sabra Steele, 121 Calle del Ray, NW. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Cecil J. Walker, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, first coming in 1941, passed away in his home among his loved ones, on Sunday, August 4, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Walker of Albuquerque; two daughters, Bonnie Essex of Dayton, OH and Judi Kil and husband, Pat of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Barry and Brian Essex, Danny Hanley, Lori Renee Thomas and Corey Hanley; two brothers, Raymond F. Walker of Centerville, IA and Marion E. Walker and wife, Doris of Norco, CA; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Hanley and Taylor Thomas. Mr. Walker came to Albuquerque in 1941 where he was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base. He married Mary Elizabeth Kominsky on February 9, 1942 in Albuquerque, before moving to Carlsbad. In 1945, Mr. Walker was enrolled at the B-29 Flight Engineering Schools, both in Amarillo, TX and Hondo, TX and was also stationed at various New Mexico Air Force Bases. He served at Ladd Field in Alaska from 1947-1949 and then at Tachikawa Field in Japan from 1954-1957. Mr. Walker retired from the Air Force in 1971 while at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo. In 1984, the Walker moved back to Albuquerque. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitar and spending time with his family. Services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Kil, Barry Essex, Brian Essex, Corey Hanley, Ray Thomas and William Luther. Military honors will be provided by Kirtland Honor Guard. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, August 7, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Hospice Homecare, c/o Presbyterian HealthCare Foundation, PO Box 26666, 87125. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
James Courtnay Weiler, born June 27, 1952, in Burlington, Wisconsin to HJ "Doc" and Lena Weiler, died, peacefully at home on August 3, 2002. A resident of Albuquerque since 1960, he graduated from Manzano HS where he played baseball and went on to attend UNM. He was employed as a supervisor by Gerald Martin Construction. His buildings, shopping centers and schools will live on as a tribute to his memory. His family and his friends always had someone they could call on. Jim never met a stranger. He could tell a story like a master and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, especially fishing. Jim leaves behind Dane, his best friend and loving wife whom he loved dearly; his stepson, Brent and their beloved canine kids, Ricky and Lucy. He was a devoted son to his parents, HJ "Doc" and Lena Weiler, and a loving brother to his sisters, Ann Rhoades and husband, Russ of Albuquerque, Caroline Harrington and husband, Gary of Las Cruces, Cindy Stehle and husband, Bill of Denver, CO, Elaine Geoghegan and husband, Joe of Scottsdale, AZ; his brother, Greg Weiler and wife, Mona of Rowlett, TX, and dearly loved his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey. A memorial celebration will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 8, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 1800 Martha NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Weiler, Russ Rhoades, John Barnum, Bill Stehle, Joe Geoghegan, Gary Harrington, Warren Rathjen and James Robinson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Chapter American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, 87199-0790. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Edwin L. Adlesperger died at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2003. He was born September 15, 1929 to Otis and Charlotte. Edwin graduated from the University of Denver, served in the Air Force, then worked for Conoco for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He went on to work at Dial Oil, then Hilger Oil. He is survived by his wife, Lynda; children, Dennis and wife, Diana, David, Jan and husband, Bill, Eric and wife, Casy, Gary; eight grandchildren; and his brother, Dean. Interment will take place Friday, August 8, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790, Albuquerque, NM 87199.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Harrison H. Alley, a physician, friend, father and husband, who touched many lives in New Mexico, passed away Monday, August 4, 2003 after a recent hospitalization. Dr. Alley, who always preferred to be called "Harrison ", lived in the North Valley of Albuquerque since 1969 when he migrated here from the East for his residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School. Harrison specialized in pediatrics and helped many children and their parents through childhood sicknesses. Some of his patients were even lucky enough to find out that he was one of those rare breed of physicians who made house calls. Harrison also attended to the urgent and emergency medical care of many Bernalillo County and Native American residents while working for Presbyterian and St. Joseph Hospitals. As an accomplished airplane and glider pilot, Harrison used his airplane to commute to Artesia to bring needed medical services there. When not attending to patients, Harrison relaxed by looking after his beautiful horse farm bordering the Bosque where he lived with his wife of 38 years, Anne Reynolds Alley; and raised his two sons, Harrison ( "Tai ") and Edward ( "Ted "). Dr. Alley particularly loved raising and training the foals born on his farm. In the fall and winter he enjoyed riding with the Juan Tomás Hounds across the nearby mesas in vain pursuit of coyotes. In college at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, Harrison had been an excellent lacrosse player. He played on the lacrosse team representing America in 1959 which toured Australia. In the 1970's he helped bring the sport of lacrosse to New Mexico by being a founding member of the UNM Lacrosse Club for whom he played and coached. Harrison
Hall Alley was born on 26 November 1938, the second son of James B. and Esther
Hall Alley in Washington, D.C. where his father at the time was general counsel of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Thereafter, his parents moved to New York City and Long Island where he was raised. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire in 1956, Washington and Lee University in 1960 and the University of Virginia Medical School in 1969 after serving in U.S. Army Intelligence as a Chinese translator. Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by a granddaughter, Grace; sisters, Cynthia Alley Andrews of Minneapolis, MN and Jane Lowe Edgerton of Stamford, CT; and a brother, James B. Alley, Jr. of Santa Fe. A celebration of Harrison's life will be held at Ewloe Green Farm, 2532 Elfego Road N.W. at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2003.
Mrs. Fela B. Armijo. will be Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW by Father Ronald Gonzales. Interment will follow at the Magdalena Cemetery in Magdalena, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be, Steve Edwards, Mark Edwards, David Knight, Randy Hood, Tommy Montoya and Franie Armijo Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be, Michael Garcia. Arrangements by:
GABALDON MORTUARY
1000 OLD COORS RD SW
243-7861
Guy Arnold Best, former resident of Albuquerque died July 4, 2003 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Hillsboro, Louisiana on September 15, 1903. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Best of Horatio, AR; sister, Aline Best Hudson of San Antonio, TX; two nieces; and one nephew. Burial took place at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
Owen Nelson Bottomley, 82, born on March 19, 1921 in Blackwell, Oklahoma and a resident of Albuquerque since February 1, 1990, passed away on August 4, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bottomley of Albuquerque; daughters, Jan Schmitz and husband, Bill Petterson of Albuquerque and Terri Nighswonger and husband, Ben of Livermore, CA; son, Ben Bottomley and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque; 4 grandchildren, April Glasgow, Zakk Bottomley, Robin Johnston and Kim St. Clair; 5 great grandchildren, Taylor Glasgow, Ashley Glasgow, Sage St. Clair, Sophia St. Clair and Conner Johnston; brother, Bob Bottomley and wife, Charlene of Hutchinson, KS and a sister, Patricia Brace and husband, Ralph of Wichita, KS. Owen retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was member of Sandia Presbyterian Church. When he was 18, he played professional baseball. During World War II he enlisted in the Army and later transferred to the Air Force and entered pilot training. On May 16, 1942 Owen was married to Jean Ann Kropp. A daughter, Janice Bottomley was born in November of 1943. In 1944, Owen was sent to England and flew many missions over France and Germany. In 1945, another daughter, Theresa (Terri) Ann Bottomley was born. After the war, Owen became a building contractor in Wichita, Kansas. During this time he bought land and built houses. His family lived in one house while he built the others. Owen would buy a horse, or two, because he loved animals, which were kept on the land for a while. Altogether, he built five houses for his family. One was a modern 50's style house, then a son, Ben Bottomley, was born in 1953. He bought a farm in the southeastern part of Kansas, which was called the flint hills country that still had native prairie grass. During the down times of the housing market, Owen became a fireman for almost four years. We moved to the farm and Owen turned into a rancher, raising Black Angus cattle. Eventually, the land became a half-section, with a herd of 250 cattle, two or three horses and two Airdale dogs. About fifteen years later, Owen sold the ranch, and moved to Colorado Springs. At this time, it was a family of three, the only child at home was Ben and the two daughters were in college or working. In Colorado, Owen went back to work in the construction industry, this time in heavy, industrial building. He worked at NORAD in northern Colorado, walking I-beams, welding, where he became a steelworker. During this time, he also became a master in concrete work. Always a sports lover, he took up skiing and entered some of the downhill races at Vail, Aspen and other places in the north. At age 62, Owen got his dream job. He became an engineer and worked for the U.S. government. He passed the exams, with a high school education, using his knowledge gained from all those years working in the construction industry. Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NW with Reverend Dewey Johnson, officiating. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Friends may visit on Thursday from 10:00 until time of service.
French Mortuary
9300 Golf Course Rd. 505-897-0300
Leonor B. Cabrera. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all relatives and friends who were so kind, supportive and helpful during their recent loss. Your kindness will always be remembered and appreciated. Services were in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
Dennis L. Campbell. Memorial Service, 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (1-800-ACS-2345).
David A. Carrillo, The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosary and Funeral Services. They would also like to express their gratitude for all the love, care and compassion that has been shown to them. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124.
Adelina B. Chavez, 89, passed away on July 30, 2003 in Temecula, CA. She was born on June 11, 1914 in Punta de Agua, NM. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
Buril Martin Claussen, 86, a resident of Albuquerque and former resident of Rio Rancho, died Monday, August 4, 2003. He is survived by his son, Larry Claussen and wife, Kathleen, of Albuquerque; daughter, Pam McCarty and husband, Brad Ball, of Omaha, NE; grandson, Nathan Claussen; granddaughters, Mindi McCarty and Jessi McCarty and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Betty Jane Claussen. Buril served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received the Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart during the Tunisian Campaign. He worked the Department of Agriculture for 34 years. Private graveside services will be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM, with Pastor David Bruskas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to City on a Hill Ministries, 3013 Central Avenue NE, 87106.
French Mortuary, Inc.
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Jane Collins, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Donald Collins; daughter, Monique and husband, Dennis Walters; granddaughter, Danielle Walters; sisters, Bertha and husband, Ralph Dominquez, Thelma and husband, Arthur Trujillo; brother, Joe Cordova and wife, Merlinda; also several nephews and nieces. Jane graduated from Menual High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She continued her education, earning both her bachelor and master degrees from Highland University, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Jane taught school in Albuquerque, Crownpoint, Alaska, Peru, South America. She went on to teach the gifted students in Bakersfield, California for 30 years. Services will be held Friday, August 8the at 10:30 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico at 2:30 p.m.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Charles Francis Dailey, age 101, died at home surrounded by family on the Laguna Reservation August 4, 2003 at 11:06 p.m. He was born at Philadelphia Village February 14, 1902, the sixth child of George and Maria Uyya Dailey. He and Tonita Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo were married July 26, 1929 and enjoyed 60 years together prior to her death in 1989. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Luther and Jennie Dailey; brothers, George, Lewis and Frank Dailey. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Dillman of Laguna and Bernice Brock and husband, August of Albuquerque; one sister, Inez Green and husband, Herbert of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He retired in 1966 from employment by NM State Highway Dept., Santa Fe Railroad, BIA Schools in Shiprock and Albuquerque and Sandia Base. He was a member of Laguna-Acoma Baptist Mission, Albuquerque Laguna Colony, NM Council of American Indians, the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. Services will be held Thursday, August 7, 2003, 10:30 a.m. at Casa Blanca Presbyterian Church, exit 108. Interment at Seama Village Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all their relatives and friends for help and support during his recent illness.
Cipriano Gallegos. In loving memory. A resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Gallegos was born June 11, 1909. He is survived by his daughters, Anna and Emily Gallegos, and also by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of Albuquerque, NM. Visitation for Mr. Gallegos will be held at Salazar & Sons Mortuary on Thursday, August 7, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Funeral Services will take place at Southside Church of God, located on Vito Romero and Isleta, at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124
