Alice Hansen Whitfield
August 20, 1912 - April 21, 2003
Alice Whitfield, 90 years young. She was a resident of Albuquerque since her marriage to James H. Whitfield. She is survived by James Alan Whitfield of Kino Bay, Mexico, Chuck and Kay Whitfield of Silver City, NM, Bill and Charlotte Whitfield of El Paso; five granddaughters, Cindy, Christy, Aimee, Amber, Autumn; two great-grandchildren, Anabella and Hayden. Lovingly called "Maka" and "Little Grandma ". She will always be loved and missed by all.
DONALD JOSE GALLEGOS, 65, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ciraco and Elvira Gallegos; sisters Eileena Bradley and Rosina G. Quintana; brothers Medardo Gallegos and Leo Gallegos. He is survived by his sisters Tillie Maestas of Santa Fe, Alice Dominguez and husband Andrew of Espaņola, and Seferina Sanchez of Hernandez and many other relatives and friends. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
LOUIS P. GUTIERREZ, 79, of Las Vegas, N.M., and native of Dilia, died Tuesday in Albuquerque. He was born on Oct. 12, 1923, to the late Francisco Assisi Gutierrez and Adela Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Encinias Gutierrez, of the family home in Las Vegas, N.M.; daughter Terry Criswell and husband Jim of Wichita, Kan.; sisters Evelynn and husband Tony Lovato of Rio Rancho, Margaret and husband Abel Page of Albuquerque; brothers Ramon Gutierrez and wife Annabelle of Santa Fe, Benito Gutierrez and wife Carmen of Albuquerque; stepdaughters Marie Pacheco and husband Ernie, Alice Lucero and husband, Raquel Theresa Lucero and husband Alex, Dolores Romero and husband Paul, Helen Roybal and Richard, Michelle Roybal and Adrian Gonzales all of Las Vegas, N.M, Betty Benavidez and husband Joe of Pueblo, Colo., and Lulu Romero and husband Joseph of Ocate. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Church. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church. Burial will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery following a reception for family and friends. Nelson Funeral Home.
JOSE IGNACIO QUINTANA, 84, of Cuarteles died Thursday on his 53rd wedding anniversary at the family home following a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Maxine Quintana; one son, Donald Quintana; one grandson, Edward 'Big Dawg' Quintana; one sister, Manuelita Lopez; brother-in-law, Abedon Lopez; and his parents, Casimiro and Maximiana Quintana. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Agapita 'Pita' Quintana of Cuarteles; sons, Edward Quintana and wife Sennie, Steven Quintana and wife Susan all of Cuarteles; Mike Quintana and wife Cindy of Pojoaque, and Lorenzo Quintana of Cuarteles; four granddaughters; one grandson; two brothers, Biterbo Quintana and wife Zulema, and Tony H. Quintana and wife Adelina all of Cuarteles; raised like brothers and sisters to him, Pita Montoya of Arroyo Seco, Tony Lopez of Santa Fe, Alice Maestas of La Puebla and Abedon Lopez Jr. of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 4 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Caņada with burial to follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Santa Cruz. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espaņola Valley.
ERMELINA ROMERO of Mora died Wednesday in Las Vegas, N.M. She was born on March 25, 1903, to the late Ramon Trujillo and Juanita Casados. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She was a very active member of her church in Mora and was involved with the Mora-San Miguel Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Simmie Riggs; sons-in-law Jim Riggs and Sam Romero; sisters Margie Trujillo and Ernestine Trujillo; brothers Alfredo Trujillo, Olmedo Trujillo and Donicio Trujillo; brothers-in-law Resendo Romero and Rubel Romero; sisters-in-law Costancia Trujillo and Adelia Trujillo. She is survived by her daughter, Katie Romero of Las Cruces; sons, Gabriel Romero and wife Angie of Santa Fe, and Juan Cruz Romero of Denver; 12 grandchildren; 17 grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Church. Burial will follow at the Cleveland Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home.
Dr. Emmett Altman, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque for 32 years, died Monday, April 26, 1999 in a local hospital following an illness. Mr. Altman is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dr. Adele Altman of Albuquerque; one daughter, Dr. Karen Altman of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Dr. Brian Altman and Dr. Alan Altman and wife, Kathy, all of Albuquerque; one brother, Fred Altman of New Hampshire. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Ryan, Meaghan, Kelly, Kaela, Kyle and Kevin Altman; and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Altman began his practice of Orthopedic surgery in Jamaica, NY in 1955. He continued his practice in Albuquerque from 1967 to 1999. He was a member of numerous medical and civic organizations and was a veteran of WWII and Korea. Dr. Altman was an avid hunter and scuba diver. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in Congregation B'Nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Rabbi Isaac H. Celnik and Cantor Josh Perlman officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Brian Altman, Dr. Alan Altman, Ryan Altman, Meaghan Altman, Kelly Altman, Kyle Altman, and Kevin Altman serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Karen Altman and Fred Altman. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'Rith, P.O. Box 21639, Albuquerque, NM 87154 or the Orthopedic Unit at St. Joseph Hospital. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, is in charge of arrangements.
Douglas R. Ball, 47, a native of Albuquerque, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 after a long illness. A devoted son, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, he was preceded in death by his parents, Myrl W. and Gladys F. Ball; and his oldest sister, Anne Marie Ball. He is survived by his sister, Alice C. Rakes of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; three brothers, Roy E. Ball and Nelson T. Ball of Albuquerque, and Kenneth M. Ball of Conifer, Colorado; three nephews; two nieces and many wonderful friends and relatives of all ages. Doug was a graduate of Valley High School and the University of Albuquerque, a Sunday school teacher and a choir member at Harwood United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will be held at Harwood United Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo NW, Alb, NM 87107, Saturday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harwood.
C. Ruth Blair, 82, a resident of Albuquerque for 78, years, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her son, Samuel H. Blair and wife, Barbara of Tome, NM; daughter, Beryl Whitlow and husband, Gary of Rio Rancho; granddaughters, Bonnie Selva of Tome, NM, Mary Ruth Olsen and husband, Tom of Peru, SA, Frances Savage of Albuquerque, Sacha Blair of Tome, NM, Shana Obermiller and husband, Scott of College Station, TX; and grandson, Lt. Reagan Whitlow and wife, Deeanne of Eagle River, AK; great-grandchildren, Shawn Selva, Nisse, Haley and Benjamin Olsen, Sulie, and Jason Savage. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Sam B. Blair. Mrs. Blair was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and of United Methodist Women-Elizabeth Circle, and North Albuquerque Lioness Club for 43 years and also a member of the Questers and Sanctuary SS Classes. She was the secretary for the UNM Alumni Office for many years. Services will be held Thursday, 1:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE, Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Music & Youth Programs, 314 Lead SW, Albuquerque 87103. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming NE.
Billy Paul Bowman, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, loving husband and father, passed away April 23, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet Bowman; three sons, Mark and wife, Jessica Bowman of Los Lunas, William and wife, Kim Bowman of Albuquerque, Rodney and wife, Cindy Rutledge of El Paso; daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Lou Jaramillo of Dallas; two brothers, Wilson Bowman and wife, Verna of Scottsdale, AZ, George Bowman and wife, Loree of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Faye Goracke of Camp Verde, AZ, Jenny Meller of Arizona; seven grandchildren, Eleanor, Brandi Bowman of Albuquerque, Lucas Bowman of Albuquerque, Ryan and Meghan Rutledge and Corina Jaramillo of Dallas, TX; preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and George Bowman of Arizona. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him for his kindness and generosity. He will be deeply missed by his family. Our hearts are broken for losing such a wonderful man, but we were blessed to have had him in our lives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Risen Savior Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 1999, with Father Paul Baca as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum on Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or a favorite charity. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
Margaret V. Boydston, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1975, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 1999. Margaret and her family came to New Mexico from Pine Mount, New York. Margaret was born September 18, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Helen McNiece Jacobs in Queens, New York. She was preceded in death by one son, Edward Boydston and one brother, Arthur Jacobs. Margaret is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Boydston of Rio Rancho; four children, Bill Boydston, Jr. of Highland Mills, NY, Ginny Boydston of Jackson, MS, Richard Boydston of Verman, NJ, and Patricia Dietrich of Ft. Worth, TX; one sister, Mary Alice Aronson of Miami, FL, and 12 grandchildren, William III, Brian, Greg, Chris, Kristin, Jenna, Tiffany, Danielle, Jason, Jamie, David, and Shannan. Visitation for Margaret will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM and from 7 to 9 PM in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho and again on Thursday, April 29, 1999 from 2 to 4 PM and from 6 to 9 PM with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, April 30, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Msgr. Douglas Raun as the celebrant. Entombment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
Nell L. Dean, 95, passed away April 20, 1999. She is survived by her son, Robert and wife, Betty of Corrales; grandsons, Mike and wife, LuAnne of Albuquerque, David and wife, Becky of Westminster, CO; five great-grandchildren; sister, Gertrude Rice of Albuquerque; plus many nieces and nephews. A private family memorial will be held.
Mr. William V. "Bill" Farless, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 26, 1999. Mr. Farless was the beloved husband of 18 years to Sue J. Farless. Mr. Farless is also survived by two daughters, Cheryl K. Meador and husband, Gary and Wendy Thigpen and husband, Justin; three sons, Ron Farless and wife, Robyn, William E. Farless and Danny Purcella and wife, Monteal; two sisters, Dell Fields and Qutah Joyner and husband, Al; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Farless was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred; daughter, Charlene; sister, Peggy Wright; brother, Tom (T.L.) Farless; two grandsons, Timothy and Bonnie. Mr. Farless was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in WWII, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #611, past member of Masonic Lodge Temple 6 and past member of Bernalillo County Sheriffs Posse. Visitation for Mr. Farless will be Thursday afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW. A funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, with final viewing after 9:00 a.m. Pastor David Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Ahlgrim, Randy Ahlgrim, Joseph Farless, Dennis Massegee, Gary Meador and Danny Purcella. Honorary will be Howard Mitchell. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
Arnold Freedman, a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years, passed away on April 27, 1999. Arnold loved maintaining his Jewish culture and heritage. He loved is wife, Sylvia; his three sons, Ted and his wife, Lori, Mark and his wife, Ellie, and Larry; his two grandchildren, Barak and Sahar; his brother, Sol; and his sister, Norma. He had a corny sense of humor and made sure everyone heard it. His spirit will live on with everyone he came in contact with. Arnold worked with the Vaughan Company Realtors for the past 17 years. He received great satisfaction in the personal contacts he made while working there. When people remember Arnold, it will be with a smile on their face. Arnold took particular interest in studying Jewish immigration to the United States and the struggle of Jews to overcome all obstacles throughout history. He received great pleasure in teaching this heritage to others, especially youth. Services will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Sandia Funeral Care. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Anna Kaseman Hospital Staff in the ER and the Presbyterian Hospital Staff in the CCU. Arrangements provided by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
John W. Gann, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth F. Gann; sons, Jay Gann and Robert Gann; and other family including Gracen Johnsen, Carole Gann, Kimberly Garber, Melinda Reeder, David Gann, Sybil Evans; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Gann served his country during WWII in the US 8th Air Force. He was a former resident of Dallas, TX, where he was a member of Urban Park Baptist Church and worked 45 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Mr. Gann was also a member of the original Dallas Newsboys Club. He loved to attend Hoffmantown Church on television. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Martha C. Garcia, 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Irene Rose Rael and husband, Justin of Alpine, CA; sons, Richard W. Garcia and wife, Laura, Robert L. Garcia, Bernie J. Garcia and wife, Laura, all of Albuquerque, and Ernest R. Garcia and wife, Barbara of Vancouver, WA; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Sammie Chavez and wife, Arcie of Albuquerque; special niece, Marie Elena Sanchez and husband, Waldo of Albuquerque; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nevarez A. Garcia; grandson, Larry B. Garcia; and great-granddaughter, Janine Pino. Mrs. Garcia was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant and Deacon Pilar Garcia assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard W. Garcia II, Patrick J. Garcia, Robert J. Garcia, Ronald M. Rael, John L. Rael, Bernie V. Garcia Jr., and Mark A. Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven L. Garcia, Justin P. Rael, Phyllis A. Santillanes, Loretta M. Garcia, Laura Lynn Lerma, Martita L. Rael, Christine R. Jones, Rebecca L. Garcia, William N. Garcia, Danilla M. Garcia, and Simone R. Garcia. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, NM Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Geraldine "Jerry" D. Hall, 72, a resident of Albuquerque since 1945, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her son, Robert S.
Hall and wife, Suzanne of South Gate, CA; daughter, Shellie Morcom and husband, Michael of Orono, NE; granddaughters, Trina
Hall of South Gate, CA and Laura Hall-Morcom of Orono, ME; and grandson, Preston
Hall of South Gate, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Allen E. Hall. Memorial Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Ennichement will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Zoological Society, 1320 Iron SW, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
Eunice Yawn Hoyland, a former resident of New Mexico and the Albuquerque area, passed away Thursday, April 8, 1999 in Woodland Hills, CA. She is survived by her son, George Oltman of Woodland Hills, CA; grandchildren, Carolyn, Joan and husband, John, David, Brian and wife, Barbara, and Neil and wife, Tracey; four great-grandchildren, Dana, David, Matthew and Marissa; and sister, Rita Luttrell of Natchez, MS. Mr. Hoyland was born February 12, 1905 in Bosque Chitto, MS to Hugh and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Yawn, also of Natchez. She was an active 38 year resident of Albuquerque before moving to Natchez in 1970 to care for her mother. Mrs. Hoyland began married life in New Mexico where she lived for 44 years. In Albuquerque, she engaged in many civic activities, including being treasurer of the Albuquerque Civic Symphony and a chairperson of Soroptimist International. At different times, Mrs. Hoyland was manager of the Fred Harvey Indian Store Room and office manager of the Albuquerque Lumber Company. During her last years in New Mexico, she was office manager of the Baptist General Convention of New Mexico which exposed her to some of the many people she had helped through crises in their lives. In Natchez, Mrs. Hoyland participated in many church and civic activities. For the First Baptist Church, she was a member of the Building Committee and served as chairperson of the Pulpit Committee. Mrs. Hoyland also served as chairperson of the Natchez Chapter of A.A.R.P. and was leader of an effort to secure an unused city swimming pool for use by senior citizens. She appeared as an occasional actress in the Natchez pilgrimage play, "Southern Comfort" and served as a docent at several historical mansions, including 18 years at D'Evereaux. In 1980, Mrs. Hoyland was honored as Senior Citizen of the Year by the Natchez Junior Chamber of Commerce for her many civic activities. She was a woman that made a difference in the lives of many that she encountered. She will be sorely missed by her family, but possibly just as intensely by some whose lives she touched. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 3:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Jack Ratliff officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, where she has chosen to be buried beside her late husband, Charles E. Hoyland Jr. Visitation for farewells will be at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Doug Lou Maurer passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at a hospital in Albuquerque. She was born January 10, 1930 in Grand Junction, Colorado, just three months after her father, for whom she was named, died as a result of an accident. She married Edward E. Maurer September 18, 1949 and they would have been celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. Doug Lou and Ed lived in Grand Junction, CO, Grants, NM, and Tooele, UT prior to retirement in Rio Rancho. The Maurers are members of St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Grand Junction. Doug Lou loved playing golf with the Rio Rancho Country Club "Niners" and as an avid bridge player, was a member of three bridge groups. In addition to her beloved husband, Ed, Mrs. Maurer is survived by their cherished daughter, Laura Freeman and her husband, Greg and her grandson, Paul Ryan Freeman, all of Littleton, CO. Also surviving is her darling Westie named Dollie. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho, with Fr. Walter F. Smith, officiating. The church is located on Golf Course Rd. at 19th Street in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in memory of Doug Lou to the American Lung Assn of NM, 216 Truman NE 87108, American Diabetes Assn of NM, 525 San Pedro NE 87108. Sunrise Society is serving the family to Mrs. Maurer.
Carroll Beecher McCampbell, beloved husband and father, grandfather and friend, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 1999 after a long, full and loving life. Born on the first day of June 1924 in Julesburg, Colorado, he received his engineering degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder. On his first engineering job he surveyed the Sinai Peninsula and discovered huge oil fields there. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in 1949, became a Department Manager and received numerous patents. He distiguished himself in many projects, including lunar module separation systems for the Apollo Moon flights, and nuclear detonation technologies. He retired from Sandia Labs after 33 years. He then became a founder and the President of SCB Technologies where he technically directed the development of a semi-conductor explosive detonator that is targeted for use in mining, air bag and pyrotechnic industries. He retired from SCB in 1995. Carroll was an avid outdoorsman who fished the streams from New Mexico to Montana. He greatly enjoyed his second home on the Yaak River in Montana, and the fabulous friends he made on the tennis courts in recent years. He and his first wife, Martha Ernestine Frehse raised two children, Joan Ellen and Jeffrey Carroll in the East Mountains of Albuquerque. He married New Mexico artist, Doris Steider in May 1972, with whom he spent 27 loving years, and with whom he traveled the globe and pursued their spiritual journey. Carroll was known by his friends as "Mac" and had a cutting intellect, delightful wit, and beautiful piercing blue eyes. He will be loved and missed by his wife, Doris Steider McCampbell; son, Jeff with his wife, Patty; daughter, Joan with her husband, David; step-son, Robert with his wife, Brenda; step-daughter, Kristen with her husband, Gerald; step-son, Timothy with his wife, Amy; 15 grandchildren, Connor, Mallory, Ryan, Justin, Amy, Jenny, Scott, Tami, Kristy, Shanna, Jay, Lindsey, Cameron, Haley and Brandon; and two great-grandchildren, Richie and Quinlan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Presbyterian HOSPICE Foundation, who have been so wonderful in our time of need. A gathering will be held at the McCampbell home on Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Fly Away Home Mac.
James Albert Milton passed away quietly on April 24, 1999. He was born November 7, 1910 in Lexington, KY, son of Hugh Melgone Milton I and Gorda Ovana Howard. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Fannie Lee Milton. They were married April 27, 1935 in Lexington, KY. Children and spouses are Larry Milton and wife, Suzanne of San Antonio, TX, Ovana and husband, Tyler Slocumb of Yokota Air Base, Japan, and Pamela and husband, Gary Felker of Westminster, CO. Grandchildren are James A. Milton of San Antonio, TX, Debra Gove of Caldwell, ID, Janis Glassini of Morenci, AZ, Amy Wilson of Spengdalem Air Base, Germany, Cynthia Hess of Wichita, KS, Alissa Swiger of Sulphur, LA, Belinda Slocumb of Marlborough, MA, and Christopher Slocumb of Albuquerque. There are also 13 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Col. Milton retired from the Air Force at the then Sandia AFB April 30, 1964 after 33 years of service. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps June 18, 1931 at Ft. Bliss, TX as a Corporal. He worked his way up through the enlisted and officer ranks in the Finance Department transferring to the Air Force when that became a separate service November 30, 1948 with the rank of temporary Colonel. After military retirement, he joined the staff of the Bank of New Mexico in Albuquerque, serving as Vice President and Senior Vice President in several capacities until retirement on November 30, 1975. James Milton will be fondly remembered by the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque, The Rio Grande Woodcarvers' Association, The Knife and Fork Club, and the Petroleum Club of Albuquerque. He was also a member of Temple Lodge #6 AF & AM, Santa Fe Consistory Scottish Rite & The Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple. He was a very active member of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1500 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Faith's Receiving Home, 1709 Moon NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Dorothy Jean Weimer Modrow, 75, a resident of Albuquerque for the last 18 years, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 1999 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 48 years, Harold "Hal" and four children survive her, Harold "Harrry" Edward Modrow III and his wife, Patricia of Maryland, James Modrow of Illinois, Mary Modrow of Albuquerque, and Jean Groepler and her husband, James of Alabama. Dot has three wonderful grandchildren, Eric, Jim and Katherine, all of whom she adored. Dot will be often and frequently missed by all that knew her. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 29, 1999, 3:00 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 12120 Copper St. NE, with Rev. William G. Scranton III. Interment will be at the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to Brother St. James Court, 2500 St. James Place, Springfield, IL 62702 or the Shriners Transportation Fund @ Ballut Abyad Temple.
