Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Rose Aragon were held on Friday at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where the Mass was celebrated by Fr. Joel Garner. Burial took place at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Shrine of St. Jude, 205 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, or to your favorite charity. The family of Mrs. Aragon wishes to thank all 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 the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
HENRY ANDREW BACA
June 3, 1941 - September 27, 1999
Former Albuquerque resident, Henry Andrew Baca, 58, died September 27, 1999, at the V.A. Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado of natural causes. He was born June 3, 1941 to Leo Z. and Ida Baca in LaJunta, Colorado, where he spent his childhood and attended school. Mr. Baca enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gold panning and traveling. He worked in construction most of his life. Survivors include his daughter, Clorinda Baca; former wife, Angie Baca; mother, Ida M. Baca; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eddie and Linda Baca, Pete and Rose Baca and Leo and Verna Baca; nieces and nephews, Pamela, Patrick, Jennifer, Katherine, Heather, Earl and Aaron Baca; grandnieces and nephews; aunt and uncle, Betty and Eddie Chavez and family; and aunt, Mercedes Madrid. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Z. Baca. A graveside service will be Monday at the V.A. Cemetery in Fort Logan, CO.
Robert H. Badgett, 68, died Tuesday, September 28, 1999, after a lengthy fight with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Christina Badgett of Albuquerque; sons, Lon Badgett and wife, Maria of Austin, TX, Bret Badgett and wife, Carol of Los Lunas, NM; daughters, Ann Badgett of Tucson, AZ and Ameka Mobley and husband, Mike of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Walter Badgett and Richard Badgett, both of Austin, TX; Jeremy Badgett and Samantha, both of Los Lunas, NM, and Kyra Mobley of Amarillo, TX; sisters, Francis Allen of Maryville, TN and Martha Price of Friendsville, TN; sisters-in-law, Vera Berg of Alexandria, VA and Sharon Berg of Danville, IN; 11 nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; and his faithful dog, Omar. He was born and raised in the town of Maryville in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee. After enlisting in the early years of the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Scott Force Base in Illinois where he met and married a beautiful young Airman named Christina with whom he spent the rest of his life. They traveled the world, raised a family, and finally retired in Albuquerque after a 28-year career. During his military years, he was an Independent Duty Medic, one of about 200 trained in this precursor of the Physician's Assistant Program. He later served as a Superintendent of Nursing and Professional Services. He enjoyed a subsequent career as the Assistant Director of Albuquerque Ambulance and in later years participated as a volunteer for the Red Cross. He was a graduate of Maryville High School and he held a Bachelor degree from the University of Albuquerque and a Master's degree from Webster University. He instilled a keen love of learning in his children and set a continual example of dedication, public service, and Christian fellowship in his professional and private life. He served as the lay leader for a small group of Lutheran families stationed in Libya in the early 1960's and was the kind and supportive friend of virtually everyone who ever knew him. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Sunday, October 3, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, 1750 Faith Court at the corner of Chelwood and Indian School Rd. NE, with Rev. Roger Wohletz officiating. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions may be made to The Irving Granet Mantle Cell Lymphoma Research Fund, c/o Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, 8800 Venice Blvd., #207, Los Angeles, CA 90034. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Chapel.
Arland F. Brazie, Lt. Col. (Ret.), USAF, 84, an Albuquerque resident since 1951, died Wednesday, September 29, 1999. Mr. Brazie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ardyth Brazie of the family home; and a sister, Natalie Seaman of Florida. He was retired from the US Air Force in 1963 after 26 years of service. He was a pilot during WWII and also was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Lt. Col. Brazie was commissioned in the USAF as a pilot in 1943 and he flew 25 B-17 missions from England against Germany. He was a C-54 Pilot on the Berlin Airlift in 1948, and later commanded an Air Station in Japan during the Korean War. He served with the Air Reserve and Development Command in the late 50's at Kirtland AFB, Baltimore, MD, and Cape Canaveral, FL, from where he flew C-54's and C-121's, Down Range Missile Areas. Returning to KAFB, he was on a staff of the AF Special Weapons Center until he retired. His decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit. He was a graduate of St. Michael's College, now known as the University of Albuquerque. He taught in the APS system for three years, before going into private business. He was a member of the Didalians Society, and the Quite Birdman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 4, 1999, at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles, Col. (Ret.), USAF, officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the New Mexico Honor Guard. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Chris Paul D'Amour, 41, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, September 26th at UCLA Medical Center. He is survived by his two children, Leo and Melodie. Other surviving family members include his parents, Leo and Cecelia D'Amour of Albuquerque; his sister, Louise and husband, Larry Turner; brother, Greg and wife, Melanie; brother, Ralph and wife, June; and brother, Ronald. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Kyle, Brent, Renee, Kelly, Cory, Vanessa, Dustin and Shane. A Rosary will be held on Friday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. A Memorial Mass, in celebration of his life, will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 10:30 a.m. Both services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church (corner of Morningside and Lomas NE, Alb.) In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center, Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation, 10833 Le Conte, Rm #77120 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7054.
Mary K. (Weigel) Deerinwater passed away Saturday, September 25, 1999. She was born March 22, 1949 to William E. and Dorothy R. Weigel. Her husband, George E. Deerinwater; her father, William E. Weigel of Sedona, AZ; her brother, Dr. William L. Weigel and wife, Miko of Silverdale, WA; and her step-sons, Jeffery Deerinwater and Ryan Deerinwater of Albuquerque, survive her. Her special friends, Karen, Cara and Anna also survive her. Mary was a pilot for PNM, UNMH Lifeguard, and Ross Aviation. She was also a student at UNM, studying computer programming. In addition to her work, Mary loved sailing, fishing and gardening. She was a great lady who touched many lives. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 2, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at a private residence, 10600 Del Rey NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Albuquerque Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Mr. Richard E. Duran passed away Wednesday in Albuquerque at the age of 76. Mr. Duran was a member of the Catholic Church. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of the DAV Chapter 3. Mr. Duran is survived by his wife, Maria Elena Duran of the family home; son, Richard R. Duran and wife, Ana; daughter, Elsie Griego and husband, Tony, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Carl Duran of Turkey, Ray Joe Duran and Rudy Duran, both of Albuquerque; sisters, Lucy Leyba, Sue Romero, Jenny Castillo, Vangie Hernandez, all of Albuquerque, Carrie Luna of Los Angeles, CA, Ruth Carrillo and Dolly Duran, both of Barstow, CA; five grandchildren, Carrie Silva, David Griego, Joyce Lewis, Ceasar Duran and April Duran; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Duran will be held on Monday at the St. Therese Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Caesar Duran, David Griego, Eugene Duran, Andres Duran, Mario A. Hernandez Jr., and Eric O. Hernandez. A Rosary for Mr. Duran will be recited on Sunday evening, 8:00 p.m., at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Ted Oran Humphreys passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 1999, in Albuquerque. Born in Chillicothe, Missouri on April 10, 1933, Ted was a Korean War Veteran, who met, fell in love, and married is bride of 44 years, LaFaun Humphreys. He worked in the grocery business for 35 years before retiring. During those first 35 years, Ted and his wife had two children. Lori Humphreys Schultz, age 37, an Account Executive for New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, and Ted Oran Humphreys II, age 32, an employee for Pepsi Co. After a short retirement, Ted began a second career in the car sales industry. Ted retired a second time in 1996 and spent the rest of his days playing golf with his family, friends, and enjoying his two grandchildren, Jacob Oran Humphreys, age 7, and Garrett Kelly Humphreys, age 5. He is survived by his mother, Cleo Hadley; brother, Gene Humphreys and wife, Bea; his sister, Cindy Fortune; and Nettie Edwards, his mother-in-law. Other family members he wanted recognized are Richard and Claudia Edwards, Mary Louise Bearden, Felicia Humphreys, Kenny Pierce and Jenny Humphreys. There will be an open house on Sunday, October 3, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at the family home. Arrangements are being provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400.
Charles A. Ingle, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died September 29, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ingle of Albuquerque; children, Rick Ingle and wife, Kristi, Cynthia Kiraly and husband, Eric, Jerryl Ingle, Ron Ingle, all of Albuquerque, Don Ingle and wife, Gloria of Liberty Hill, TX and Keith Ingle and wife, Michelle of Albuquerque; brothers, Walter Ingle and wife, Maxine of Clovis and James Ingle and wife, Alyce of Hobbs; sister, Bobby Maye Stemsrud and husband, Dennis of Las Cruces; grandsons, Jeff Kiraly and wife, Janette, Jeremy Ingle, James Ingle and Scott Ingle; granddaughters, Kariann Kiraly, Kristy Wimberly and husband, Sheldon, Jessica Ingle and Theresa Ingle; great-grandchildren, Trey Watson and Kylee Kiraly; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ingle was born on November 20, 1924 in Albuquerque. He moved to Estancia in 1933 and graduated from Estancia High School in 1942. He married Doris Jean Dodds in 1943. Mr. Ingle served his country in the Navy during World War II. He attended Eastern New Mexico University in 1948 and graduated in 1953. He taught school in California for two years until he returned to Albuquerque. He began teaching at Montgomery Elementary School in 1958 and taught there for 11 years, then transferred to Jackson Middle School, where he taught for 17 years. During his first years of teaching he was very active with A.C.T.A. In 1948 he was ordained a Deacon in the Southern Baptist Church and continued to be active in his home church. Services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr. SE, with Pastor Winfred Walker officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Rick Ingle, Jerryl Ingle, Ron Ingle, Don Ingle, Keith Ingle, Eric Kiraly and Jeff Kiraly. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Highland Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Fund at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, or to the American Diabetes Association of NM, 525 San Pedro NE, #101, Albuquerque, NM 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Michael 'Mike' S. Lindsey, 50, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, September 28, 1999. He is survived by his brother, John Lindsey of Albuquerque; aunts, Peggy Justus of Albuquerque and Louise Stapleton of San Antonio, TX; and cousins, Eddie Justus of Albuquerque, Laura Justus of Minneapolis, MN, Mary Louise Justus of Albuquerque, Janet Stapleton of Oklahoma City, OK and Carolyn Stapleton of Honolulu, HI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis W. and Mary Jo Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey attended the University of New Mexico, where he played varsity football and graduated from Highland University at Las Vegas. He was active with the Methodist Church. Services will be held Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Milton Propp officiating. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Mass of the Angels for Gary Morfin Jr. will be celebrated this morning, 10:00 a.m., at San Juan Catholic Church in Coyote, NM. Interment will follow in the Morfin Family Cemetery in Water Creek, NM. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
Mass of the Resurrection for Eufemia Ortiz will be celebrated on Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier. Burial will immediately follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Final visitation for Mr. Vincent Padilla Sr. will be Saturday morning in the Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Edmund Savilla. Interment will follow in the Los Padilla Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements.
May Miyoko Tokuda passed away on September 30 after a brief illness. May was born on August 31,1931 in Hawaii. She attended public schools in Hilo and in 1953, graduated Cum Laude from the University of Hawaii with a B.S. degree in Medical Technology. Two years later, she married Sei Tokuda and they moved to Seattle, WA then briefly to California and Vermont before settling in Albuquerque in 1966. May was deeply involved in her community through the League of Women Voters and Japanese American Citizens League. In addition, she volunteered in other community activities by being a Boy Scout den mother, Brownie troop leader, arts and crafts trainer for Girl Scout troop leaders throughout the state, elementary school room mother and Jefferson Jr. High volunteer tennis coach. She was also a volunteer at BCMHC, and was active on the South Area Advisory Council and Albuquerque Public Schools PTA. After being a homemaker for 20 years, May did graduate work in biochemistry at UNM and worked as a medical technologist at Presbyterian Hospital for 15 years before retiring in 1993. In her leisure time, she was an excellent cook, entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles and gardening. She was active in Hawks Aloft, Audubon Society and traveled extensively with naturalist and birding groups. May enjoyed watching all sporting events but her passion was playing tennis. She is survived by her husband, Sei; her sons, David (CA), and Ray (Albuquerque); and daughter, Kathleen (GA); sisters, Michi Galagac, Kay and husband, Dan Uekawa, and Jane and husband, Roy Nagata, all of Hilo, Hawaii; and sister, Ann and husband, Al Schmitz of Illinois; and brother, Tom and Faye Yoshina of Hilo; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 1999, at the First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the League of Women Voters' 'LWV/ABC Education Fund' marked 'for memorial fund,' 5015 Prospect NE, Albuquerque 87110 or Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque 87110.
LOUISA 'LOUISE' JOSEPHINE LEGER, 95, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday at the Paloma Blanca Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque. She was born Sept. 26, 1904, to Francisco S. Leger and Isabel Lopez Leger in Isidore, N.M. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from New Mexico Highlands University. She retired in 1970 from the West Las Vegas School District, where she taught for 42 years. She also taught in Lourdes, La Mesa, Bernal, Trementina, Mesa Rica, San Rafael, Conchas, Tecolote and Ojo de Chapelle. She was also a school principal, activity director and basketball coach for many of the schools. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Las Vegas, the New Mexico Educators Association Õ and was a one-term president of the organization Õ the Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, Sacred Heart Association, Miraculous Medal and the St. Jude Association. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Tony Leger, Patricio Leger and James Leger; sisters Isabelle and Eloisa; and a son, Claude A. Leger. She is survived by a son, Ernie Leger and wife, Roxane; grandchildren Jean and Jon Claude Leger; sisters Joan Lovato of Clayton, Ruth Terry of Tucumcari and Mary Lou Anaya of Pueblo, Colo.; brothers Frank Leger and wife, Ester, of Albuquerque, Ray Leger and wife, Gloria, of Santa Fe, Nash Leger and wife, Anita, of Las Vegas, N.M., Ernest Leger and wife, Gloria, of Albuquerque, and Richard Leger and wife, Mary Lou, of Arizona; sisters-in-law Josephine Leger and Lyly Leger, both of Las Vegas; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Las Vegas. Burial will follow at the Tucumcari Memorial Park. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.
ALFRED RIVERA, 42, of Dixon died on Aug. 17, 1999, in Pueblo, Colo. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Rivera, and father, Porfirio Rivera. He is survived by his wife, Janice Rivera of Abiquiu; sons Benjamin Rivera and Jeremias Rivera, both of Abiquiu, Steven Rivera and Gregory Rivera, both of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; his mother, Bernie Rivera of Dixon; brothers Ricardo Martinez and wife, Cathy, of Española, and Roberto Martinez of Prescott, Ariz.; sisters Dolores Lopez Rivera of Rio Lucio; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home, Española.
JOE H. SERNA, 74, of Santa Fe died Wednesday. He was born in Madrid, N.M. and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Creamland Dairies where he had worked for 34 years. He was also the co-owner of the Dairy Queen in Pojoaque for 14 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Trinidad Serna; brothers Arthur Serna and Frank Serna; and a sister, Genieve Serna. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Serna; sons Donald Serna and wife, Linda, of Santa Fe, Joseph Serna and wife, Diane, of Garland, Texas, and Philip Serna and wife, Debbie, of Albuquerque; grandchildren Stephen Serna and wife, Contessa, of Santa Fe, Danny Serna of Santa Fe, Monica Serna, Pamela Serna, Michael Serna, Robert Serna, Jennifer Serna, Christopher Serna, and Erin Serna; a great-grandson, Michael Serna Jr.; sisters Tonie Tafoya and husband, Eli, and Rose Rivera; sister-in-law, Polly Serna; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the same church. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Vincent Hospital Cancer Center. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
Tinkerbell Freedom Benka, 49, a resident of Albuquerque for 4 years, died Sunday, September 24, 2000 after a long, difficult battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Benka of Albuquerque; son, Jose Luis Caceres of California; mother, Dorothy Martin of Oregon; brothers, Walter Martin, Brad Martin and Matt Martin, all of Oregon; and sister, Tamara Stoynoff of Oregon. Mrs. Benka worked as a Registered Nurse for several years in the U.S., South America and Mexico prior to becoming disabled. She loved mountain climbing, swimming, skiing and riding Harleys. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service and celebration of her life will be held Sunday, October 8, 2000, 2:00 p.m. at 717 Camino Espanol NW. For further information, contact Cherie Odorizzi at 344-8232. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Chapter, 2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87112. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Tim Cruz, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2000. Services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Dennis Garcia, officiating. Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd, NE, on Monday, October 2, 2000 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Hassell Lee Eads, 77 of 1780 White Hill Rd., died Sunday at his home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Ephesus Baptist Church by Rev. Robert Morrison and Rev. Roger Thomas. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Eads was born in Surry County, a son of the late Dillard and Effie Atkins Eads. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline E. Nickens and three brothers, Jay W. Eads, Wade Eads, and Lloyd Eads. Mr. Eads is survived by his wife, Mary Della Vestal Eads; two daughters, Nancy E. McLendon of Sanford, and Joyce E. Whisnant of Germantown, TN; one son, Dr. Burc4e W. Eads of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Josephine E. Holland of Sanford, and Fay E. Fields of Hope Mills; two brothers, James Esker Eads and Roger Eads, both of Sanford; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home. Memorial can be made to First Health Hospice, 109-A S. Vance Street, Sanford, NC 27330
