Jacob O. Matteson 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Friday. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time. Services are entrusted to:
Alameda Mortuary
9420 4th Street NW
898-3160
Eddie P. Morales, 24, a resident of Albuquerque for 7 years, died June 19, 2003. in Clearwater, Florida. He is survived by his children, Teah and Eddie Morales, both of Dallas, TX; mother, Connie Tobin and husband, Dave of Albuquerque; father, Earl John Morales of AZ; brother, John Morales; and grandparents, Helen Morales and Richard and Mary Reynoso. Eddie served in the U.S Marine Corps for five years, "Semper Fi" . He loved his family and children very much. Services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Friday, June 27, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
823-9400
Emilio Morales Jr., age 98, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2003. He was preceded in death by his first wife Rosa, second wife Bessie, grandson Richard Griego Jr., son in law John R. Garcia, two brothers Isreal Morales Sr. and Concho Morales of Texas. He is survived by one daughter Ylia Garcia of Albuquerque; two sons Henry Morales and wife Hortencia of Tempe, AZ and Richard Griego Sr. and wife Alice of Albuquerque; one sister Bertha Morales; one brother Rodolfo Morales all of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Morales was a retired employee of the City of Albuquerque and an avid fisherman. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. An Evening Prayer service for Mr. Morales will be held on Monday time and place to be announced. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday time and place to be announced. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Russell Griego, Joel Hill, Christopher Chavez, Eddie Robles, Jarret Chandler and Matthew Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Garcia and Patrick Chavez. Funeral services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. SW
243-5222
Brian T. Pardo, 42, a native of Albuquerque, and a resident of Cedar Grove, passed away suddenly. A graduate of Del Norte High School and T-VI, he was a Mechanical Technician at Sandia National Labs for 18 years. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, hunting, his horses and the company of his family and many friends. He is survived by his parents, Julio and Carol Pardo; his sisters, Karen Boyce of Shawnee, KS and Alisa Baremore of Albuquerque; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to Walkin N Circle Equine Rescue, 198 Wiemer Road, Edgewood, New Mexico 87015. Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 23, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Rev. James Hawk officiating. Cremation will follow services.
Hillcrest Funeral Home
225 San Mateo NE
265-5959
Mr. Tomas (Tappers) Tapia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the age of 56. Mr. Tapia retired from the City after 25 years of service. He was a loving and caring person who will be greatly missed. He was always there for his family and friends. He also loved music. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Williams; children, Harrison Lee Few, Johnny Lee Few, and Tommie Jane Bennett; brothers, Jackie Jaramillo, Victor Vallejos, David James Vallejos, and Adolph Vallejos; sister, Betty Vallejos; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends. A Wake Service will be held on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Church on the Rock. Funeral Services for Mr. Tapia will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Pastor Mark Mullaney will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jackie Jaramillo, Victor Vallejos, David James Vallejos, Adolph Vallejos, Harrison Lee Few, and Johnny Lee Few. Honorary pallbearers will be Vince Jordan, Mike McDade, Michael Scott Jaramillo, Tommy Kist, Jarred Vallejos, Victor Ernest Vallejos and David Vallejos Jr. God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly; we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, that He only takes the best. It's lonesome here without you; we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same, since you went away. When days are sad and lonely, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up and carry on." Each time we see your picture, you seem to smile and say, "Don't cry, I'm in God's hands, we'll meet again someday!"
Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124
Mr. Antonio M. (Tony) Trujillo, 77, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 18, 2003. Mr. Trujillo is the beloved husband of 46 yearss to Mrs. Maria Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo is also survived by one daughter, Cecilia M. Trujillo; two sons, Anthony J. Trujillo and girlfriend, Carmen Lucero, Joseph S. Trujillo and girlfriend, Maria Cruz; one sister, Mary Martinez; one brother, Sam B. Trujillo and wife, Kaye; sister in law, Lory Trujillo; six grandchildren, Adrian, Jasmine, Sabrina, Shannon, Joseph and Kaylene; two great grand daughters, Leticia and Brianna; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Trujillo; a sister, Cecilia Marie Trujillo and a daughter, Janet S. Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. serving in World War I I, he retired from the Duke CIty Lumber Company after 39 years. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00pm at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW with visitation at the church after 6:30. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 9:00am at San Felipe Catholic Church, Msgr. Leo Lucero, celebrant. Private disposition has taken place and burial of cremains will take place at a later time. Arrangements by:
GABALDON MORTUARY
1000 Old Coors Rd SW
243-7861
Robert Trujillo, Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at San Jose Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW.
247-4124
James Bruce Tucker, M.D., died Saturday, June 14, 2003 of natural causes. Dr. Tucker was born March 4, 1908 in Troy, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school at the University of Tennessee in 1935 and married Jennie Laverne Daniels. Dr. Tucker practiced medicine in Texas, Tennessee, Alaska, and Arizona for forty years. During his medical career, he was active in local and state medical societies, including being named as one of the earliest members of the National Board of Family Practice, his appointment as President of the Pinal County Medical Board, and his tenures as Chief of Staff of Homeoko Hospital, Pinal County Hospital, and Maynard Memorial Hospital. He had been named President of the Pinal County Medical Society several times. Dr. Tucker retired from private practice in 1973, and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Jennie Laverne Tucker, daughter; Phyllis L. Miller of Albuquerque, grandsons; Harry B. Tucker of Nampa, Idaho, Thomas I. Tucker of Albuquerque, Richard J. Tucker of Boise, Idaho, Christopher S. Miller of Seattle, Washington, great grandchildren; Amanda Tucker, Tony Tucker, Ky Tucker, and Kody Tucker, great great-grandchild; Antonio Tucker-Cruz, nieces; Billie Lynn Tucker-Brown and Mary Ann Tucker-Matzdorf of Arizona, and Nancy Birdsong, as well as Charles Jones and Horace Jones of Tennessee, and John, Jerry, and Carl Dorman of Arkansas. Memorial services are to be held at The Dr. Denton Memorial Chapel at Anna Kaseman Hospital, 8300 Constitution Avenue, NE, Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 2:00 pm.
Sunrise Funeral Options
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010
Dr. Robert Charles Vander Wagen (Dr. Van), 72, skilled physician, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 in Bullhead City, Arizona. Born in Rehoboth, New Mexico, December 24, 1930. He spent his childhood in and around the Pueblo of Zuni, where his family has been since 1897. Rob's elementary education was spent being taught by his mother in a one-room school house in Zuni. He attended Wasatch Academy (Utah), Calvin College and Seminary, University of Michigan Medical School and University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health. He specialized in Pediatrics and Public Health. He retired in 1982 ending a career of 24 years with the USPHS, Indian Health Service and the State of New Mexico. After retirement, through writing he shared his fascination of the southwest desert with all who love her honest faces. Rob was preceded in death by his brother, Ted; his father, Simon; his mother, Wilhelmina; and his son, Robert Charles II. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty; siblings; Larry Vander Wagen, Bernice Stock, and Ethel Carey; children, Barbara Vander Wagen-Bieniewski, Ruth Garza, Claudia Delaney, Norman Vander Wagen, and Glenna Little. The grandchildren, Wendy, Jacquelyn, Rebecca, Paula, Roxanne, Jared, Rachel, Sarah, Kent, Ross, Joshua, and Caszandra. Also one great-grandchild, Courtney Jo. A multitude of friends and family will remember him for his quick wit and marvelous stories that gladdened our hearts and nourished our souls. He managed to enrich the lives of everyone he met. A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at Hope Evangelical Church, 4710 Juan Tabo NE on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. A second Memorial Service is being planned for July in Zuni, New Mexico. The family of Rob Vander Wagen ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a fund that will be a scholarship for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Dr. Van's name. Please send donations to 9104 Atkinson Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
The Rev. Armin F. Weber, Jr., 79, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at his home in Albuquerque. After serving as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II and working fifteen years in business, Rev. Weber pastored seven E.U.B. and United Methodist congregations in Wisconsin and New Mexico from 1960 to 1986. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; by his children, Karen Floyd, Greg Weber, Laura Read and husband, Gary, Joward Weber and wife, Leila, Lisa Donaldson and husband, Blair, Wendy Weber, and Mike Weber; and by his eleven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. We will all cherish the memory of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and pastor. A memorial service will be held to honor Armin Weber and to celebrate his life on Monday, June 23, 2003; 1:00 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 1615 Copper Ave. NE, with Dr. Charles Crutchfield officiating. The family will receive guests from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. today at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Memorials may be given to The Wildlife Center, P.O. box 246, Espanola, NM, 87532; please designate the Armin Weber Memorial Fund.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Ruby B. Wilkening, a resident of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on June 20, 2003. Ruby was born on July 21, 1920 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Edna and James A. Barks. She came to Socorro with her husband in 1948. Ruby had a bachelors degree from Southeast Missouri State University. She taught math and English in Missouri until her marriage. She was extremely active in the Socorro community. Ruby was very proud to have worked on many fund-raising projects. Her efforts notably supported the Santa Fe Opera since it's inception, the Socorro Public Library, Socorro community's environmental, historical and cultural causes. Ruby was also a member of the A.A.U.W. and the P.E.O. organizations. She was proud of her faith and was an active member of the St. Paul's Methodist Church in Socorro. Ruby was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruby was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edna and James A. Barks. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Marvin H. Wilkening of Socorro; daughter, Laurel Wilkening and husband Godfrey Sill of Elgin, AZ; son Wes and wife Mary Wilkening of Albuquerque; sister, Norma Palm of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Whitney of Albuquerque; and a host of very special friends. A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul's Methodist Church in Socorro at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Paul's Methodist Church, 1000 Goad Ave., Socorro, NM 87801 or Socorro Public Library, 401 Park Ave., Socorro, NM 87801.
Sunrise Funeral Options
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010
Joy LaVerne Wright, 52, of Flagstaff, AZ died Monday, June 16, 2003. She was born November 7, 1950 to Clarence and LaVerne Juul in Albuquerque. Mrs. Wright resided in Albuquerque until 1977 at which time she moved to Flagstaff with her husband and two sons. She loved her family, her church family and being a hair stylist, and she made many wonderful friends. Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband of 36 years, Thomas G. Wright; sons, Thomas G. (Shawna) Wright Jr. and Rodney J. (Nicole) Wright; sisters, Diana (John) Whitlock, Denise Baker and Patty Stewart; brother, Gene EdY (Dixie) Long; father and mother-in-law, George and Jean Wright; sister-in-law, Jan of Truth of Consequences, NM; five grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was precede in death by her parents, Clarence and LaVerne Juul. An open house took place at the Wright home on Thursday, June 19, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A. Mavis Yearley. Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary with Rev. Ken Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will be Paul Yearley, Paul Howard Bittner, Ray Neal Rasco, George Rasco, James (Buddy) McClintock and Travis C. Flatt. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob McClintock and Frank Gorman. Arrangements are under the direction of:
Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave. SE
842-8800
ELVIRA CISNEROS, 85, of Questa, died Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Cisneros on Aug. 19, 1991; grandsons, Anthony Montoya and Leroy Bailon She is survived by her children, Irene Bailon, Helen Aragon (George), Gloria Montoya (Jerry), Pauline Martinez (Melvin), Bobby Cisneros (Laverne), Eddie Cisneros (Sandra) and Elaine Cisneros (Jimmy Baca). Rosaries will be recited at 7 p.m Sunday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the same church with burial to follow at San Pedro Cemetery. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
JOSEPH M. GARCIA, 55, of Española, died Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sixto and Victoria Garcia. He is survived by his son, Manuel Garcia of Denver; brothers and sisters, Marchal Garcia of Ranchitos, Louise Garcia and husband Chris of Colorado Springs, Colo., Oralia 'Lala' Garcia of Texas, Joe I. Garcia of Texas and Wilbert F. Garcia of Española; and many other relatives and friends. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary.
MAUD ELIZABETH ISOM, 70, of Santa Fe, died Friday following a brief illness. She was born in Red Bluff, Calif., on July 22, 1932, to Vale Chapman and Merrette Schad. She married L.E. Isom on June 14, 1958, in Willits, Calif. She was a registered nurse, mother of vive children and loved playing bridge and cooking. She is survived by her husband; sons, Martin Isom of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Michael Isom of Grand Rapids, Mich.; daughters, Therese Isom of Hamburg, Minn., Catherine Villella and husband Larry of Fargo, N.D., Patricia Sanchez and husband Andrew of Las Vegas, N.M.; sisters, Valdean Allard and husband Roger of California, and Mary Clausen and husband Leonard of Middleton, Idaho; and 10 grandchildren. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Cathedral. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
ADELIA M. LOPEZ, 88, of Cuarteles, died Thursday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Abedon Lopez, Sr.; three brothers, Ben, Frank and Max Maestas; and one sister, Sally Maestas. She is survived by three children, Jacquelyn Varrato and husband David of Las Vegas, Nev., Connie Maestas of Santa Fe, and J. Michael Lopez of Santa Cruz; four stepchildren, Pita Montoya of Arroyo Seco, Alice Maestas of La Puebla, Tony D. Lopez of Santa Fe and Abedon Lopez Jr. of Albuquerque; one brother, Joe F. Maestas of Las Cruces; and many other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary.
REUBEN MARTINEZ, 78, of La Mesilla, died Wednesday. He was an veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and the Korean conflict and received numerous medals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Gregorita Martinez of Chimay¢; his first wife, Adela Martinez; brother-in-law, Ross Borrego; and a nephew, Gene Borrego. He is survived by his wife, Esther Martinez; two sisters, Sally Borrego and family, and Elaisa Medina and husband Marcos and family of Chimay¢; one brother, Orlando Martinez and wife Mariquita and family of Chimay¢; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. at Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary.
Helen Regiec Adamiak passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 1999, in Albuquerque, NM, after a brave effort and lengthy hospitalization. Helen was born in Fairpoint, OH on September 21, 1921. She was the seventh child of Agnes and Martin Regiec, who emigrated from Sromowce Nizne, Poland. Helen spoke Polish fluently, and was very proud of her Polish heritage. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. For over twenty years, Helen was very active in parent teacher associations in West Virginia at Bishop Donahue High School and St. Francis Xavier Grade School, where she supervised the first student hot lunch program. She was president of the Women's Club in her home parish, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Moundsville, WV, working long hours to raise money for the school and the church. Helen moved to Albuquerque in 1978, along with her husband, John (Cap) Adamiak, who predeceased her in 1990. In Albuquerque, Helen was a member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, and was affiliated with the Roadrunner Chapter of the American Merchant Marines Veterans. She became a "Tuesday" Methodist as a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church Nursing Home Auxiliary, where she delighted in calling bingo at Manor Care Nursing Home almost every week for 20 years. Helen is survived by her daughter, Carol Adamiak Yarnall, Colonel, USAF, Retired, and her honorary Polish son-in-law, William C. Yarnall, of Albuquerque; son, Joseph B. Adamiak, retired Air Force Chinese Linguist, Odenton, MD, and John Martin, with Pizza Hut, Albuquerque; three granddaughters, and seven great-grandchildren, Joanna, Donnie, Carl, and Chelsea Moore, Janie, Jennifer, Christian, and Keli Overland, and Jeanie, Diana, and Juan Garza, all of whom live in Texas. Helen has seven deceased brothers and sisters, and four sisters living in West Virginia, Sophia DeBolt, Julia Robinson, Josephine Stout, and Angela Marchlenski; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 22, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee NE. The family will receive friends after the service at the Yarnall's residence. Helen's cremains will join John's in the chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Albuquerque at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be sent in Helen's name to a favorite charity or to Wheeling Jesuit University, 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003. The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Helen's friends and family who have supported her with calls, visits and cards. Special recognition also goes to physicians, nurses and staff of Lovelace Medical Center, for their care, concern, and superb medical treatment over the past three years. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Paul "Swede" Anderson, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, died Sunday, January 17, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Gail Anderson Austin and husband, Ken of Oregon and Gene Anderson Horton and husband, Rick of Placitas; grandchildren, Matthew Trujillo of Portland, OR, Maura Van Der Linden of Seattle, WA, Evan Anderson and fiancé, Krista Gawlowski of Albuquerque, Dagny Anderson of Pasadena, CA, Eric Anderson of Seattle, WA, and Kelly Horton of Placitas; great-grandson, Jonathan Young of Seattle, WA; and daughter-in-law, Janet Wilson Anderson of Pasadena, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; son, Gary; and granddaughter, Tammy. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #49, the V.F.W., and also the Elks Lodge. He owned and operated his own blade sharpening business in Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, January 28, at 12:00 noon, at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Visitations for Mrs. Rose L. Apodaca will be held today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, on the corner of 8th Street and Iron, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:00 a.m. at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
