Charles H. Gleason II. The Family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for the support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Arrangements were under the direction of:
Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave.
842-8800
Mr. Frank N. Gurule, The family would like to thank all of their relatives and friends who were in attendance of the Rosaries 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.
Virginia S. Lucero. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were do kind and supportive during their recent loss. Services were entrusted to:
Alameda Mortuary
9420 4th Street NW
898-3160
Mr. Phillip Eppie Montoya Sr., 62, passed away Monday, August 4, 2003 after a long illness. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly P. Bautista and husband, Paul, and Yvette; brothers, Joe Montoya Sr. and wife, Lydia, and Alfred "Al" Sanchez and wife, Dolores; grandchildren, Bruce and Anthony Phillip Bautista; seven nieces and nephews, Natalie Montoya, Joe Montoya Jr., Kathryn Montoya, Monica Sanchez, Patricia Sanchez, Tanya Sanchez and Alfred Sanchez Jr., and many many friends. Funeral Services for Mr. Montoya will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where the Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Lopez, Billy Lopez, David Lopez, Alfred Lovato Jr., Lee Perea, Randolph Sisneros and Anthony Garcia. A Reception will follow the services at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124
Maria S. Ortega, 76, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956 died peacefully at home after a ten month battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 5, 2003. She is survived by her children, Connie Montoya and husband, Arturo of Ft. Worth, TX, Ted Ortega of Albuquerque, Dolores Frank and husband, Darryl, David Ortega and wife, Yvonne, Laurie Casias and husband, Pat, and Angela Benavidez and husband, Erwin, all of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salomon Ortega in 1987. Mrs. Ortega retired from APS and recently was a foster grandparent at Tomisita Elementary. "Mom, you will be missed but your faith will live through us." Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 7, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas at Tennessee. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Max Pons of Heron Lake (Rutheron) NM, Tijeras, NM and San Jose, Mexico, died peacefully at home on August 3, 2003. He was born on November 4, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas. He joined the Air Force and moved to New Mexico in 1953. He owned a service station in Albuquerque for 20 years. He then spent most of his time at Heron Lake or San Carlos and San Jose, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Ann Pons. He is survived by his son, Jim Pons; and daughters, Beverly Rhea, Diana Meade and husband, Kenneth Meade; grandchildren, Danny Rhea, Leslie Rhea, Lisa Moore, Jessica Pons, Jamie Pons, Jamie Pons, Rachel Pons, Steven Walker and Jennifer Walker; great- grandchildren, Anthony Duran, Gage Rhea, Malachi Moore and Anna Pons; his brothers, Joe Pons, Robert Pons, Kenneth Pons, Pete Pons; and sisters, Lilly Heaner, Barbara Blue, Lynn Anne Prince; and hundreds of friends in both the United States and Mexico. He is remembered for his warmth, Generosity, humor and hospitality. He is loved by all. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Community Church of the Sandias in Sandia Park, NM. Officiating will be Rev. Jim Cunningham. Arrangements entrusted with:
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary
Moriarty, New Mexico
C. Dale Porter. Dale died Friday, August 1, 2003. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Cirilio "Lilo" Silva went with our Lord and Savior on August 4, 2003, at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife, Estella Silva of 37 years; sister, Maria Nicka Roblez; mother-in- law, Virginia Aragon. Lilo is preceded in death by his daughter, Adriana Silva; brother, Charles Silva; father-in- law, Juan J. Aragon; brothers- in- law, Juan Jr., Andy, and Salvador Aragon. Memorial Services will be held at St Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Road SW, on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Evangelico Cemetery. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
M.W. "CHISEL" SMITH
August 7, 1904 - September 15, 1990
In Loving Memory
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Jean Lenore Vasilion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2003. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Dr. George A. Vasilion. Jean is the beloved mother to Victoria Fellows and husband, Ryan, Rebecca Vasilion, Dee Dee Vasilion-Sipley and husband, Jeff and Evan George Vasilion. She will never be forgotten by her granddaughters, Nikola Lenore, Adriana Jean and Demetra Sophia. Jean is also survived by her sister, Rebecca Brymer and brother, Daniel Bjork; and many, many other family members and friends who loved and will miss her. Trisagion will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 7, 2003, at 9:30 a.m., at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 308 High Street NE, w Father Mario Giannopoulos officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, August 6,
2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Faustina Vigil, 84, a life long resident of Albuquerque, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2003. Services will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menual NE, with Rabbi Russel Resnik, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Ruth N. Wright, 75, passed away Monday, August 4, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. Ruth was born on July 8, 1928 in Rehoboth, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wynee Tso and Andrew Newman Sr. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Tina Terry; grandsons, Sonny Terry, Paul Holian Jr., Richard Holian; stepmother, Esther G, Newman; sisters, Christine Henio, Bessie Spicer, Violet Nez, Melvina Newman, Marjorie Newman, Vivian Pacheco, Miriam Newman, Virginia Weller, and Hazel Newman; brothers, Alfred K. Newman Sr., Andrew Newman Jr., Arthur Newman Sr., and Henry Newman. Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Thoreau, NM on Saturday, August 9, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow on private family land. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.
Gerald Rickie Zaft born January 13, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA. Passed away on July 31, 2003, a longtime resident of Corrales. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by girlfriend, Gerry Castaneda; son, Rudy Castro; granddaughter, Faith Castro; parents, Abe Zaft, Jennie and Bob Stone; grandmother, Florence Vasquez; sister, Florence; brothers, Emil Zaft and Bobby Jr. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 8, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. at San Ysidro Church, 5010 Corrales Rd. Remembrance will be held after the Service at the home of Gerry Castaneda. In lieu of flowers, donations will be appreciated.
Jeanelle B. Zeleny, age 65, an Albuquerque resident of over 25 years passed away August 4, 2003 after a year and a half courageous battle with cancer. Jeanelle grew up and graduated high school in Artesia, NM where she met and married her high school sweetheart. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Travis Zeleny of the family home; daughters, Elaine Scarcell and husband, Dennis of Rio Rancho, Laurie Zeleny of Dallas, TX; son, Greg Zeleny of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Evan and Ryan Scarcell and Travis J. Wilson-Zeleny. Jeanelle was a Christian and a member of the Northeast Church of Christ. She was a great mother, always thinking and putting her family first, her many qualities include her positive attitude and unselfishness. She was a good cook and loved to spoil her grandchildren. Jeanelle was a very classy and courageous lady. Services will be held today, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Mr. John Phillis officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northeast Church of Christ Building Fund 11000 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. Arrangements are under the direction of:
Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave. SE
842-8800
DR. HARRISON HALL ALLEY, 64, of Albuquerque died Monday after a recent hospitalization. He was a physician, friend, father and husband who touched many lives in New Mexico. Dr. Alley, who always preferred to be called Harrison, lived in the North Valley of Albuquerque since 1969 when he migrated there from the East for his residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School. He was born Nov. 26, 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 Corp. 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. He specialized in pediatrics and helped many children and their parents through childhood sicknesses. Some of his patients were even lucky enough to discover that he was one of those rare breed of physicians who made house calls. He also attended to the urgent and emergency medical care of many Bernalillo County and American Indian residents while working for Presbyterian and St. Joseph hospitals. An accomplished airplane and glider pilot, he used his airplane to commute to Artesia to bring needed medical services there. When not attending to patients, he 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'). He 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, he had been an excellent lacrosse player. He played on the 1959 American lacrosse team that toured Australia. In the 1970s, 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. Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by a granddaughter; sisters, Cynthia Alley Andrews of Minneapolis and Jane Lowe Edgerton of Stamford, Conn.; 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 p.m. Saturday.
GILBERT LEE ARGUELLO, 43, of Santa Fe died Monday. He was born Feb. 24, 1960, in Taos to Jose Baldemar Arguello and Caroline Irene Arguello. He will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother and friend who always had a smile and joke for everyone who crossed his path. He was preceded in death by his father; grandfathers, Avaristo Arguello and Juan A. Duran and grandmother, Juanita Duran. He is survived by his sons, Anthony and Andrew Arguello; daughter, Samantha Arguello; mother, Caroline Arguello; grandmother, Eutimia Arguello; brothers, Jose B. Arguello and Mike Arguello; sisters, Lou Ella and husband Gerard Pacheco and Tammie Arguello; nieces and nephews, Josee Arguello, Mario Arguello, Michelle Amador, Monique Amador, Melissa Amador, Rejeana Pacheco, Andrea Pacheco and Angelica Pacheco; and numerous other family members. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at Berardinelli Family Chapel. A rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at San Isidro Center. Burial will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or the State Employees Credit Union, c/o Caroline Arguello. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
JOSE NONATO LEYBA-LUJAN, 1 day, died July 23. He was born July 23 to Ignacita and Kenneth Lujan. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Jose Nonato Leyba; and great-grandmother, Louisa S. Lujan. He is survived by his parents; godparents, Bobby Martinez and Amanda Archuleta; paternal grandparents, Kathleen Lynch of Albuquerque and Walter Lujan of Española; maternal grandparents, Louise Leyba and Patti Saiz; and great-grandmother, Inez S. Leyba. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Canjilon Catholic Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of Española.
