Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Monday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m at Our Lady of Fatima Church, corner of Lomas and Morningside. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Ables Sandlin, Daniel James Sullivan, Daniel Lee Bero, Michael David Bickel, Tom H. Tucker, Johnny Balling, Jerry Balling, and Thurman 'Skip' Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Peter G. Spehar, Charles Villa, Kristopher Bero, Phillip Bero, Kenneth Bero, Daniel Schifani, and Ted Schifani. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Dorothy Virginia (Pullen) Finn, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Wednesday, September 27, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Martha L. Amo and husband, Richard and Elizabeth Jane Womack; also son-in-law, Edward S. Ames, all of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren, John L. Ames of Chicago, IL, Kathryn L. Twaddell of Lafayette, CO, Thomas H. Amo of Aloha, OR, Elizabeth C. Cooney of Roswell, Cynthia S. Prieto of El Paso, TX, Deanna L. Peralta of Albuquerque, Virginia S. Engstrom of San Clemente, CA, Daniel R. Womack of Albuquerque, Susan E. Huttinger of Petaluma, CA and Michael T. Finn of Sacramento, CA; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Finn was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Finn in 1981; and also four children, daughters, Margaret V. Ames and Patsy S. Finch, and sons, Henry J. Finn Jr and James Robert Finn. She was born in Denver, CO on February 17, 1906 to Elizabeth 'Bessie' Louise Snouffer and Joseph Henry Pullen. Mrs. Finn worked as a title clerk and retired from Dan Ely Buick Dealership in 1974. She was a member of St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will take place Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE and memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m., at St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 211 Jefferson NE, with Pastor John Holmer officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 211 Jefferson NE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Fredrick C. 'Fred' Hinds passed away on Friday, September 29, 2000. Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vera; son, William Hinds and wife, Pattie, of Albuquerque; daughter, Betty J. Powell and husband, Gene, of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Sheli Hinds, Patrick Hinds, Scott Grosso, Michele Powell and David Powell; sister, Dorothy Wadsworth; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucetta Hinds. Fred was a graduate of Raton High School and a member of the National Honor Society. Mr. Hinds served in the US Army during World War II in the Philippines. He was the owner and president of Meyer-Hinds Mechanical Contracting Co. of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was twice past president of the Mechanical Contractors Association and was a long time member of the Santa Fe Lions Club. Fred remained very active in the United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels and with the Raton, N.M. Housing Authority. Fred loved the outdoors where he enjoyed gardening, growing roses, fishing, hunting and camping. Services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd, NE, on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
H. Carl Knighton, 88, died Friday September 29, 2000. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, and established Knighton's Automotive Machine Shop in 1950. He is survived by his wife, Lorna; daughter, Carol McGowen of Mesa, AZ; son, Dale and wife, Linda of Albuquerque; four grandsons, Ronald McGowen,Jr. of Denver, CO, Randal McGowen of Winnebago, MN, Brian Knighton of Albuquerque, and Kevin Knighton of Albuquerque; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Eby of Boca Raton, FL and was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Bernice. Mr. Knighton was a member of Heights First Church of the Nazarene. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. at Heights First Church of the Nazarene, 8401 Paseo Del Norte N.E. with Pastor Bill Nielson officiating. Cremation has taken place. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. N.E.
Mr. Elizardo 'Lalo' Lovato, 75, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away on September 28, 2000. Mr. Lovato is the loving father of two daughters, Elizaria Lovato and Thelma Marquez and husband, Steve; one brother, Ernesto Jose Rivera and wife, Cecilia; two sisters, Gloria Lopez and husband, Larry and Vangie Turrietta; two grandchildren, Felicia Baca and Tina Marquez; two great-grandchildren, Monique Baca and Joseph Blea. A Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Gilbert Alarid will recite the Rosary. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with Fr. Ben, officiating. Final Visitation will be after 8:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Steve Marquez, Rick Anaya, Ernesto Jose Rivera, Ernie Rivera, Gilbert J. Alarid and Tony Romero. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of arrangements.
Alice Mahler, 94, an Albuquerque resident since 1998 died Saturday, September 30, 2000. Mrs. Mahler is survived by her daughter, Joanne Colvin and husband, Marc of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Karen Colvin of Sheboygan, WI; grandson, Lance Colvin of Albuquerque. She was a former long-time resident of Ft. Worth, TX where she was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral Services and burial will take place in Arlington, TX later this week with Moore & Sons Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis, Arlington, TX in charge of arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Angela Johnson, Vermont Mano and Delta Hospice for the loving care given to Mrs. Mahler over the past two years. Arrangements in Albuquerque by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
Evelyn E. Rieden, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, died Thursday, September 28, 2000. She is survived by her son, Robert F.'Bob' Rieden and wife, Barbara of Tijeras, NM; daughter, Patricia E. Temen and husband, Thomas of Villa Park, IL; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Downey of Albuquerque; and nephew and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred R. Rieden in 1957. Mrs. Rieden was born and raised in Chicago and lived there until 1979 when she moved to Albuquerque. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and also Palo Duro Senior Citizens Center. Services will be held Monday, October 2, 2000, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with The Reverend Harold T. Nilsson officiating. Services will also be held at Lewis Funeral Home, At the Circle, 7600 West Grand, Elmwood Park, IL, Thursday, October 5, 2000, 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Irving Park Cemetery in Chicago, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Attn: Melissa Vialpando, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE 87110.
Gertrude 'Trudy' Wright Sather, 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, September 29, 2000. She is survived by her niece, Trudy L. Wallace and husband, Ron of Belen; nephews, Leroy M. Thomas of Albuquerque and Wayne Green of Belen; great-nephews, Lyle McGuire and wife, Joann of Belen, Jimmy Rodriguez and wife, Lisa, Joseph Dillon and David Dillon, all of Albuquerque; great-niece, Julia C. McGuire-Smith and husband, Mark; great-great-nephews, Robert E. McGuire and Will R. McGuire-Smith; great-great-nieces, Jennifer L. McGuire and Promise A. McGuire-Smith, all of Belen. Services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Larry Sanchez officiating. Pallbearers will be Leroy Thomas, Wayne Green, Lyle McGuire, Jimmy Rodriguez, Mark Smith and Joseph Dillon. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to University of New Mexico Hospice, 4001 Indian School NE, Suite 300, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Helen Elizabeth Wheeler, 77, died peacefully in her home on September 27, 2000, after a long dignified struggle with a chronic illness. Helen was born in Folsom, California on April 24, 1923 and became a resident of Albuquerque in 1956. She is survived by her children, son, Michael McNeill and wife, Debbie; daughter, Toni McNeill; grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan and Chelsea Arbogast, Michael P., Jennifer and Nathan McNeill; great-grandchildren, Ryley and Justice Arbogast; nephews, Mike, Geoff, and Eric Jumper; niece, Mary Ellen; sister-in-law, Anita and their families. Helen's wish that her remains be cremated was honored. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at the Grand Court, 300 Valencia SE, Monday, October 2, 2000, 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Presbyterian Hospice Patient Care Funs, 8100 Constitution Pl. NE, Suite 120, Albuquerque, NM 87110. The Angels came to take you home, you have no more pain and Heaven got an extra touch of class. We love you, mom.
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Reverdie Roy Ater, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Sunday, September 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Ater of Albuquerque; sons, Stephen Ater and wife, Aknight of Los Lunas and Alan Ater and wife, Jill of Dallas, TX; granddaughters, Aubrie and Megan Ater; grandsons, Matthew and David Ater; and sister, Patsy Ward of Dallas, TX. Reverdie began his mercantile business in Littlefield, TX in 1947 with Ben Franklin Stores. After moving to Albuquerque, he opened the Ben Franklin's in Hoffmantown Shopping Center, which later moved to Winrock Shopping Mall in 1968. Reverdie established Toys by Roy in 1961, which he operated until 1988. Services will be held Thursday, October 4, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Monroe Miles officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110, or the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Cynthia M. Baca of Albuquerque passed away September 28, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Chandelle; her parents, Brei and Hermelinda Baca of Albuquerque; her brother, Brei Jr. and wife, Julie and children of Mission, TX. She is also survived by her paternal grandmother; her maternal grandfather and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at the Albuquerque Revival Center. She will be interred at Sunset Memorial Park following Services. We love you and you will be missed!
Ralph Bargas, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend, left us without warning on Friday, September 28, 2001. Born on May 29, 1924 in East Los Angeles, California to Albino Bargas and Soledad Duran, originally of Hillsboro, New Mexico, Ralph was the last surviving sibling of six brothers and sisters all of whom he loved and missed very much. Always reserved, meticulous, and hardworking, Ralph grew up during the 'Great Depression,' when it was not unusual for a very young child to sell newspapers on the street corners of Los Angeles to help support his family. He worked throughout his high school years at Lincoln High, helping his favorite Uncle Al do gardening in the affluent Beverly Hills. Following WW II, Ralph became a Tool and Die Maker and a member of the International Association of Machinists, an honorable union that he was proud to say greatly improved the lives of working men every where. Ralph married his beautiful teenage sweetheart, Frances, in 1947, a partnership that would endure 54 years. In 1963, Ralph fulfilled a life-long dream to move his family to New Mexico and open a magic and novelty retail business in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, on Fourth Street near Central Avenue. With the suggestion of family friend Ernest Stapleton, Ralph named his unique business 'Fool's Paradise,' and he began a challenging and exciting thirty-year long venture. Working along side of Frances, and his magician son, Roger, later turned lawyer magician, Ralph became involved in the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and fondly remembered these times as some of the happiest years of his life. A life-long Democrat, Ralph was passionate about politics and loved nothing more than to read everything he could about his favorite subject and discuss it with his daughters and to tease his Republican sister-in-law with his great zeal. Above all else, Ralph was a man of integrity and humility. Greatly shaped by a strong family life, his upbringing in the Catholic Church and by the times of his life, Ralph never flinched from responsibility or veered from the high road simply because he couldn't. He was a member of truly, the 'Greatest Generation '. A gentle, quiet spoken, intelligent man, he will be painfully missed, particularly during family gatherings, at the head of our table. Ralph is survived by his wife, Frances; his children, Roger and wife, Cathy; April and husband, Tony Jojola, and Valerie; precious grandchildren, Ryan, Natasha, Cole, Brynne, and Spencer; and great-granddaughter, Anistasia; and sister-in-law, Marie Ashby. The Service for Ralph will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with Fr. Clarence Galli officiating. Entombment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your favorite charity supporting the victims and families of the September 11, 2001, National Tragedy. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
Maureen Lillian Bigley, 75, cherished mother, grandmother, nana went with her angels after a long illness to be reunited with her beloved husband of 44 years, John P. Bigley on the morning of of September 30, 2001 in Rio Rancho, NM. She began her journey home surrounded by her loving family, at home. She was born November 21, 1925 in London, England, and came to America a British War Bride on the Queen Mary and continued to build her family in Gallup, NM. She became a naturalized American in 1957. She and her husband lovingly raised eight children that grew into the large Bigley Clan. She is survived by her eight children, Jeffery Bigley and wife, Aline, of Albuquerque, Avril Stamps and husband, Jack of Albuquerque, David Bigley and wife, Gretchen of Gallup, Jacqueline Bigley of Albuquerque, Maureen Perseo of Albuquerque, Johnny Bigley and wife, Karen of Midland, TX, Paul Bigley and wife, Barbara of Fountain Hills, AZ and Heather Storer and husband, Mat of Rio Rancho, NM; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. a Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at the Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, NM. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, 9:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, NM, Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, NM. Pallbearers will be David Bigley, Jeffery Bigley, Johnny Bigley, Paul Bigley, Jack Stamps and Mat Storer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ian Bigley, Jonathan Bigley, Lance Bigley, Paul Bigley, John Perseo, Mike Perseo, and Jarred Storer. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 1330 San Pedro NE #205 Albuquerque, NM Rollie Mortuary of Gallup is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Cannatello, 81, beloved wife and mother, died on September 29, 2001. Her husband, Joe and daughter, Cathy, survive her. She resided in Florida for 20 years before coming to Albuquerque 3 years ago. Mary was an accomplished artist. She was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed biographies. We are comforted by the knowledge that she is at peace now and no longer suffering. We will miss her terribly. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE.
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Mr. Robert S. Chavez, 69, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 29, 2001. Mr. Chavez is the beloved husband of 47 years to Mrs. Elsie Chavez. He is also survived by his daughter, Mary Lou Chavez-Nieto and husband, Mario; sons, Phil Chavez and wife, Rita, Robert Paul Chavez, Ivan Chavez and wife, Lucille and Julian Chavez; three sisters, Maggie Delgado and husband, Ned, Eva Tafoya and husband, Leo and Nora Armijo and husband, Ray; one brother, Joe Eloy Esquibel; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church, he was a guitarist with the Holy Family Choir, he owned and operated Robert Chavez Lath and Plaster Co. and was the band leader of Robert Chavez and the Blue Angels Band. Visitation will be Tuesday evening after 6:30 p.m. at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 2105 Barcelona Rd SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon O.J. Luna. Final visitation will be Wednesday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by Father Bill Sanchez at twelve noon at St. Edwins Church. Interment will follow at the Pajarito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Phil Chavez, Robert Paul Chavez, Ivan Chavez, Julian Chavez, Eric Chavez and Robert Ray Chavez. Honorary will be, Joe Eloy Esquibel. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
Otto B. Drobnik, SMSGT. USAF. Ret., 71, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, September 28, 2001. He was born in Illinois, retired from the US Air Force after 28 years of service and worked for 13 years for the US. Postal Service. Otto was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by is wife, Marlene Drobnik and is survived by his children, Donna Goggin and husband, Dennis, Craig Drobnik and wife, Letha, Mary Drobnik, Michelle Miller and husband, Mace; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Thomas Drobnik and wife, Marlene, Robert Drobnik and wife, Lilas, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends who loved and will miss him. A Memorial Service and burial will be held in Phillips, Wisconsin at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.
