James Milton Army, 72, and a resident of Placitas for 34 years, died Monday, April 20, 1998 after a long illness. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving on submarines. He is survived by is wife of 53 years, Jeanne Army of Placitas; daughter, Leah Army Gragert; sons, Dana Army and wife Sandy of Placitas, Nick Army of Durham, NC, Garrett Army of Pine Bluff, AR.; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Lisa, Sandra, Dylan, Aaron, Emily, and Nicholas; four great grandchildren, Cheyanne, Cody, Daniella, and Elijah; sister, Phyllis, and brothers Dick and David of Indiana. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. Cremation arrangements by Direct Services, 4501 4th ST. NW. 343-8008.
Mr. Ignacio P. 'Nacho' Baca, 83, a resident of Pena Blanca, NM, passed away on April 18, 1998. Mr. Baca is survived by four daughters, Anita Cordova, Diane Baca, Lena Hodges and husband, Kena, and Marcella Baca; one son, Mel Baca; three sisters, Dora West, Josefita 'Pepa' Leyba, and Mary Baca; one brother, David Baca and wife, Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Baca was preceded in death by two wives, Antonia Baca and Epifana Baca; two sons, Armando and Billy; four brothers, Richard, Trvino, Jose and Roman; and one sister, Melinda. Mr. Baca was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. and a recipient of the Silver Star Medal. He was a Sergeant in Company C. Infantry Regiment, for Galliantry in Action on August 16, 1944, near St. Mygulf, France. Supported by a tank, Sergeant Baca led his squad against an enemy pillbox whose 88MM gun and automatic weapons fire had slowed his company's advance. Although the tank was disabled by an enemy mine and Sergeant Baca was painfully wounded in both hands, he led his men forward in an aggressive assault on the strong point, which he reduced with a grenade and rocket fire. Sergeant Baca's galliant and resourceful conduct enabled his company to continue the attack and reflects credit on himself and his organization. Entered Military service from Pena Blanca, NM. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca with Charles Aguilar reciting. Visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father Hiliare Valiquette, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will be Matthew Cordova, David Sandoval, Ken Hodges, Sam Sandoval, Oliver Garcia and David Baca. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
Victor Wilson Brown, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Thursday, April 16, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Charlene Ann Baumbich and husband, George and his son, James Victor Brown; grandchildren, Bret Lee Haskins and Brian George Baumbich; siblings, Barbara Jean Brown, Theran Brown, Porter Brown and Vivian Srader and husband, Dave. Mr. Brown was the owner of Metal Stamping & Mfg. in Melrose Park, IL from 1945 until 1968, when he moved to Albuquerque and became the owner of American Laminating. Returning to his original trade in the early 70's he established Nelic Engineering, help found Precision Tool & Die, then Vic Brown Sales. Since 1996, Vic Brown Sales has been proudly operated by Bret Lee Haskins, his grandson and Billy Medcalf. Memorial Services will be held, Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Private disposition to take place. Memorial contribution may be made to the American Heart Association, 1330 San Pedro Dr. NE 87110. French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel.
Celso G. Carrillo, 87, passed away on Monday, April 20, 1998 in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Carrillo Horton; and son, Jessie Carrillo. He is also survived by his wife, Frances Carrillo; son, Leo Carrillo and wife, LuEllen; daughter, Dolores Carrillo Esquibel and husband, Levi; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 1998. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. this evening at Alameda Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW, Gary F. Santillanes CFSP.
Alicia A. Craft, 50, a resident of Tome, NM, died Sunday, April 19, 1998. She is survived by her mother, Alicia M. Craft; her sister, Brenda Zwickey; her brother, John Craft; and her nephew, Michael Zwickey, all of Katy, Texas; her ex-husband, Salomon Montano and his son, Eric Montano of Bosque, NM, and her special friend and care-giver, Liz Negrete of Belen, NM. She is also survived by her aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Craft. She was born on September 11, 1947 in Monroe, LA and graduated from High School there. She went on to graduate from Northeastern State University in LA. She worked for Valencia County and recently retired from the Risk Management Division of Bernalillo County. Alicia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belen and Bobby Hansen's Sunday School Class. She loved the Lord and was a special friend to all who knew her. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 401 Becker, Belen, NM, with Rev. Milford Misener officiating. Cremation has taken place. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Sandia Hospice, 5736 Osuna NE, Alb, NM 87109 or Ambercare Hospice 221 South Main, Belen, NM 87002. Cremation by Direct Services 343-8008, 4501 4th NW.
Paul Drake, 65, passed away April 20, 1998. He was a decorated Marine from the Korean War, and worked as a steel salesman. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Maclovia Anaya Drake; four sons, Anthony Drake, John Drake, Richard Drake and wife, LeAnn, all of Albuquerque, Paul Drake Jr. and wife, Lynette of Texas; daughters, Therese Fuller and husband, Roger of New York, Lisa Drake of Albuquerque; 9 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Leroy Drake and wife, Maude of Albuquerque, Howard Drake and wife, Phylis of California; sisters, Rosemary Mace and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, Betty Thupp and husband, Bill of California, Margaret Brabson and husband, Ed of Alamogordo. He was preceded in death by parents Carl and Ruth Drake. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st at St. Therese Catholic Church, Mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Chris Ortiz, Wayne Quintana, Jesse Anaya, Brian Armijo, Ely Torres, Gabby Lopez, Randy Torres. Honorary pallbearers will be, Mike Anaya and Lawrence Torres. Burial arrangements by Direct Services 343-8008, 4501 4th NW.
Rebecca Belle Gale named for her grandmother, Rebecca Jane Dungan, always called Reba, died Sunday, April 19, 1998. She was born on January 1, 1916. The day was cold and snowy which was unusual for Stockton, CA. The great depression influenced the rest of her life. Her parents lost $2000 in the bank and struggled through the depression years. She was thankful as they always had food on the table, but life was very hard. Reba graduated from Sonora High School in California in 1934. After moving to Alturus, CA with her parents, she met Richard (Dick) Loren Gale. On July 4, 1937, just six weeks after they had met, they were married. One of the highlights of her life was accepting Jesus Christ as her Savior. Reba and her young daughter were baptized in a small river in Crescent, OR. In 1974, after 37 years of marriage, Dick passed away suddenly. Reba moved to Hill AFB, UT to live with her daughter, Lorna, grandson, Jeffery, and son-in-law, Edward Woodard. They all moved to Kirtland AFB, NM in 1976. Reba became a member of Faith Lutheran Church in 1976. She especially enjoyed the 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service on Sunday mornings. There will be a graveside service for her in Lakeview, OR. She will be buried next to her husband of 37 years. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Oscar S. Iverson, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1948, died Sunday, April 19, 1998. He is survived by his son, Phillip D. Iverson and wife, Mary of Belen; granddaughters, Sorrel O. Burris and husband, Tom of Eden, WY, Drayanna L. Masingale and husband, Akard of Belen, and Lucinda L. Iverson of Tucson, AZ; great-granddaughter, Codi Lee Burris, and Brenna L. Burris, both of Eden, WY, and Charmine L. Bower of Belen; great-great-granddaughter, Brittany Bower of Belen; great-great-grandson, Brandon Lucero of Belen; sisters, Marie Montegue, of Wichita, KS, Emma Mutz of Indianapolis, IN; and brothers, Emmett J. Iverson and wife, Connie of Hamilton, KS and John Iverson and wife, Anne of Bryan, TX. Mr. Iverson was preceded in death by his wife, Cleda F. Iverson. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church since 1948, and sang in the choir for 35 years. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor Melinda Wagner officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, 87102. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Agnes Jablonski, born October 5, 1913, died April 18, 1998. She has gone on to a better place. She is survived by six grandchildren; Gary Rowley; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gaede of San Antonio, TX, Laura Rowley, Kenneth and Debbie Rowley, William Gaily and Patrick Rowley. Also many great-grandchildren and friends. Service to be held at St. Anne, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998.
Juanita R. Kidwell, 80, a resident of Bernalillo for the last year and a half, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 1998. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, providing full service including floral designing, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, 892-9920
Emma A. Lucero--A lifelong resident of New Mexico died early Sunday, April 19, 1998, at her son's residence in Edgewood, NM. She is survived by her sons, Antonio D. Sanchez (wife, Nila C.) of Edgewood, NM and Leo Sanchez (wife, Mary) of Albuquerque; her brother, Jacob Armenta, Sr. of Tijeras, NM; sister, Dulcinea Sanchez of San Antonio, NM; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Dora S. Hammond and Sylvia S. Gutierrez. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 6:00 p.m., at San Antonio Catholic Church in San Antonio, New Mexico. The Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in San Antonio Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Sanchez, Matt Armenta, Leroy Gonzales, Gary Hefkin, Randy Hammond, and Kevin Foreman. Honorary pallbearers named are Anthony Sanchez, Thomas Sanchez, Mark Sanchez, Alex Hammond, Gilbert Sandoval, Clarence Armenta and Jake Armenta, Jr. Arrangements are through Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd.
Edyth B. Malone, 96, died Friday, April 18, 1998 of a massive stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. Mrs. Malone was successful in the real estate business in Flint, MI. Following retirement, she and her husband moved to Mesa, AZ. After her husband's death she moved to Albuquerque. Mrs. Malone was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and D.A.R. She is survived by her daughter and seven grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in Michigan. Friends are welcome for a time of prayer and meditation, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Lucia P. Martinez, 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 19, 1998. She is survived by her sons, Tranquilino Martinez and wife, Nella of Peoria, AZ and Bennie Martinez and wife, Angela of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Annette Martinez of Live Oak, FL; four grandchildren, Patricia Torres and husband, Angel and Albert Martinez and wife, Fina, all of Albuquerque, Luanne Baker and husband, Frankie of Live Oak, FL, and Michael Martinez and wife, Shannon of Perry, FL; nine great-grandchildren, David Herrera, Adrian, Adam and Jacob Martinez, Joshua Torres, Dustin Baker, William Brett Martinez, and Tiffani and Krista Torres. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Martinez in 1984; and her son, David Martinez in 1966. She was a charter member of Bethany Spanish Baptist Church where she also served as treasurer. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE with Pastor Jose Aragon officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Angel Torres, David Herrera, Johnny Armijo, Frank Baker, L.B. Vasquez and Ralph Martinez. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Jean Reinier, 64, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, died Monday, April 20, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Robert Reinier of the family home; daughters, Debbie Jacoby and husband, Dale of Albuquerque, and Judy Mackey and husband, Michael of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jesse Mackey, Amanda Mackey, Jenna Jacoby and Kayla Jacoby; brothers, Jay B. Souders and wife, Madge of Tennessee, and Walter J. Souders and wife, Elenor of Missouri; and sisters, Shirley Rohemuller and husband, Ross, Mary Westfall, Janie Conkle, and Darlene Higgins, all of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, five sisters, and many very special friends. Mrs. Reinier was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, a very dear friend to many people, and will be missed by all. Services will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Keith Matthews officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Michael Mackey, Jesse Mackey, Dale Jacoby, David Teem, Ed Teem and Mark Dilmore. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
