James Taylor McCartney, age 64, born in Ft. Monroe, Virginia on November 29, 1937, passed away March 1, 2002 in Albuquerque, NM. At age 18 he joined the Air Force and served 4 years. He lived in the California area before moving to Questa, NM in the early 60's. He lived and worked in the Taos/Questa, NM area. He had been employed at Molycorp Mine for over 25 years in Questa until his retirement in 1985, at which time he moved to Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Louise McCartney of Albuquerque; son, Michael McCartney; grandchildren, Joseph and Zak and Maggie McCartney, all of Dallas, TX; sisters, Donna McCartney of Albuquerque, Pat and husband, Pete Gillett of Tucson, AZ; step-son, David Priemazon of Rio Rancho, NM; step-daughter, Donna and husband, Robb Masoncup of Colorado Springs, CO; step-grandchildren, Sydni and Madisyn Masoncup and Brian and Bryce Masoncup, all of Colorado Springs, CO; nieces and nephews in Louisiana, Massachusetts and Australia. Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Serving as casket bearers will be Lloyd Varela, Robb Masoncup, Dave Priezmazon, Dick Hobson, Ray Bruger, and Phil Schroer. Friends are invited to a reception held at the family home following funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association of New Mexico. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
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Harold Severin Olson, formerly of Albuquerque, died February 19, 2002 in Loveland, CO. He was born to Henry S. and Hannah Anderson Olson on March 8, 1915, in Tipton, IA. He graduated from the University of Iowa and made a career of air traffic control. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Jane Block Olson, in 1999. Mr. Olson was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Elks, and the Sons of Norway. He also had been a founding member of the Scandinavian Club of Albuquerque. He is survived by daughter, Karin Olson Searles and husband, Richard of Loveland; by granddaughter, Mary Regan McDonald and husband, Jeremy of Colorado Springs; and by grandson, John Severin Searles of Socorro. Services are to be held at the Chapel at the Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, CO on March 9, 2002. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Olson Scholarship Fund at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, or to the Scandinavian Club.
Barbara Ann Parker, 56, a resident of Albuquerque, passed on February 27, 2002. She is survived by her loving husband, John B. Parker of the family home; a daughter, Michelle Burros and husband, Chris and grandson, Brian Burros of Tucson; a son, Michael Kemm of Phoenix; two sisters, Virginia Hill and husband, David of Bluewater, and Patricia Hamilton; two brothers, Richard Dayhoff and wife, Lynne, and Harvey Dayhoff. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. A graduate of Sandia High School, Barbara was an associate at JC Penney CCSC. Barbara will be remembered as a kind and loving person, a great mom, and a wonderful Grammy. Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 4, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks North of Paseo Del Norte).
El Freda Patton, age 40, a resident, died at home Friday following an illness with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Mike; her children, Michael Joe II, Joshua Shane and Devin Carl; her parents, Fred and Barbara Trujillo; her sisters, Frederica Romero, Shella Trujillo; brothers, Freddy Trujillo, Roland (R.J.) Trujillo; brother-in-laws, Pat Patton, Domonic Romero; sister-in-laws, Fef Patton, Traci Trujillo, Wendy Trujillo; godchildren, Stephanie Romero, Roland Trujillo (little R.J.), Cortney Trujillo, Jessica Segotta; nephews, Aaron Patton, Domnic Romero (little Dom), Dylan Trujillo, Justin Trujillo; nieces, Ashley J. Patton, Brittney Trujillo, Alyica Trujillo; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. Pallbearers will be Anthony Abeita, Troy Martinez, Ernie Martinez, Joe A. Martinez, Carl Wiseley, Benny Bachicha. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Sherrod and Larry Horman. Viewing will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Risen Savior Church. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, are in charge of arrangements.
Carmen Contreras Pena
Our mother, Carmen Contreras Pena, died on January 31, 2002 with her family at her bedside at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on July 27, 1925 in El Paso, Texas the only child of Ernestina Balvier and Fructuoso (Frank) Contreras. She was a loving, devoted daughter and mother. Carmen raised her family in Gardena, CA. She moved to San Jose, CA in the 1970's to be near her wandering children and retired in the 1980's to travel and visit friends and family. Her moves to Albuquerque, NM and finally Kansas City, MO were necessitated by her illness. Not one to let her polio stop her she preserved and always worked to provide a loving environment for her family. Her independent nature, curiosity, strong work ethic, patriotism and love of education were passed on to her children and grandchildren. Carmen is survived by her son, Ramon and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Collins Pena of San Jose, CA; daughter, Evangeline (Vangie) and son-in-law, John Rich, of Kansas City, MO; son, Andres of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Cecilia and son-in-law, Craig Clark. Her grandchildren, whom Nana loved with heart and soul - Paul Pena Esquivel, Erika Rich and husband, Jim Ward, Andrew Rich, Cassandra Clark, Cameron Clark, Andres Pena, Ulysses Pena and her loving treasure - great-grandchild, Eric Alejandro Esquivel. Cremation arrangements have been made through Park Lawn Funeral Home and a private memorial service will be held at a later date at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. We have chosen to establish a scholarship in our mother's memory at Bowie High School in El Paso, TX. The Carmen Contreras Pena Scholarship will benefit Latino students going on to college. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to Bowie Alumni Association, PO Box 1804, El Paso, TX 79949
William (Bill) Farris Pittard, resident of Albuquerque since 1955, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Lee (Bobbye) Bray Pittard; daughter; Billye N. Coey and husband, Joe of Albuquerque; and son, Q. Lee Pittard and wife, Susan of Pecos. His grandchildren are Amye Bronson-Doherty and husband, Patrick of Seattle, Hollye Bronson of Albuquerque, Shawn Coey and wife, Jaime of Denver, CO, Jennifer Coey of Albuquerque, Brian Coey and wife, Jamie of Albuquerque, Kate Pittard of San Francisco, CA, Cody Pittard and wife, Erin of Saugus, CA, Chansce and Alice Quinn Pittard of Pecos. He was blessed with 11 great-grandchildren. He was born November 26, 1918, in Des Moines, New Mexico. He was the fifth child of R.S. (Sam) and Lola Farris Pittard. He is survived by his sisters, Gertrude Morey of Pueblo, CO, and Elizabeth Murray of Edmond, OK; and his brother, Robert Samuel Pittard Jr. of Amarillo, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charles Pittard, and sister, Ruby Dean Hollingsworth. After graduating from Des Moines High School, he completed a degree in Animal Husbandry at New Mexico State University. During World War II, he joined the U.S. Army where he held the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He and Bobbye were married on March 23, 1943, in Clayton, NM, a few months before he went to England. After the War he worked as a County Agent for Colfax County. Later he bought a farm/ranch in Arkansas, and after moving to Oklahoma he went into the insurance business. He has worked in the insurance industry in Albuquerque since 1955. He was a Certified Life Underwriter and went on to earn numerous quality and production awards during his lengthy insurance career. He was a member of Kiwanis, Friendship Force, and sang in The Enchanters, an adult choral group. He was very active in the Church of Christ from his youth until his passing. Viewing will be Monday, March 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Services will be held at the Northeast Church of Christ, 11000 Paseo Del Norte NE, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2002. Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adoption Assistance Agency, 2800 Eubank NE. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Clayton Robson, 81, born in Scott County, AR on January 24, 1921 and a resident of Albuquerque since June 1958, died Thursday, February 28, 2002. He was retired from Public Service Company of New Mexico. Services will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2002, 1:00 p.m., at Pine Crest Cemetery by Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, AR. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Susan Johnson Stezler, of Midland, TX, formerly of Albuquerque, NM where she attended Highland High School and University of New Mexico passed away January 15, 2002 of cancer at Midland Memorial Hospital. Services were held at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church on January 19th. Her parents preceded her in death, Albert Johnson of the Albuquerque Journal, Mildred Johnson of the Student Book Store at the University of New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Setzler; two sons, Eric of Midland, TX and Michael of Marshalltown, IA and their families; also two brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and aunt, Shirley
Hall of Albuquerque. She is sorely missed by all.
Andre Akos Shishman, PE, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1984, died unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, February 27, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hedda Shishman; son, Tom Shishman and wife, Marsha; daughter, Ells, all of Albuquerque; four grandsons, Scott Shishman and wife, Debbie of Elkhart, IN, Mike Shishman of Chicago, IL, Greg Shishman of Tucson, AZ, and Timothy Rolfs of Albuquerque; and two great-grandchildren, Megan and Matt Shishman of Elkhart, IN. Andre leaves behind several cousins, nieces, nephews and two sisters-in-law in Hungary, Romania and Australia. Born Zsizsmann Endre in Budapest, Hungary, on August 1, 1912, he earned his degree in engineering at the Technical University of Budapest, and also became an accomplished musician. He met his future wife when they were teenagers; Andre and Hedda were married in Budapest on October 3, 1936. They left Hungary with their son in December 1944, escaping to Germany, where they lived for seven years. Andre provided for his family during the post-war era by forming Andre's Budapest Band , a musical group comprised of fellow Hungarian refugees. The band was engaged by the USO and entertained American occupation forces at various venues throughout Germany. In 1951, Andre brought his wife, son and daughter to Norfolk, Virginia, where he re-started and successfully advanced his engineering career. He joined Fraioli-Blum-Yesselman Consulting Engineers in 1952, and rose to the positions of associate, partner, and finally president of the firm. Andre was a Fellow and past-president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He retired from FBY in 1984 and moved to Albuquerque. He continued his professional activities as a valued structural consultant to several Albuquerque and New Mexico A/E firms for another ten years. Andre was the devoted, loving, respected and loved head of the small group that is the Shishman and Zsizsmann family in the US and on two other continents. His spiritual leadership and financial support of family members experiencing difficult times anywhere in the world set an example none of us shall ever forget. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112; the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church as well. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Andre's name be made to the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 218 Iron Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, or to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. The world was a better place while Andre was with us; your family and many friends will miss you forever. May you rest in God's Eternal Peace.
Richard William (Dick) Sweetman, 80, checked out February 24, 2002. Cause of death, some believe, was a broken heart after losing his beloved wife, Gretchen, just five weeks previously. Mr. Sweetman was resident of Albuquerque since 1960. He was a church member of the Episcopal Church of st. Mary. He is survived by a son, Richard Jr. of Denver, CO; daughter, Alicia L. Lorange of Medford, OR and Stacy S. Sullivan of Albuquerque and five grandchildren. Dick was a career Air Force man which included a four year tour at SAC HQS and four years at the Pentagon. He was also a member of the New Mexichords, which he enjoyed very much. A Memorial Service will be held at the Episcopal Church of St. Mary, 1500 Chelwood Park NE, Albuquerque, NM on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. His cremated remains will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM the same afternoon at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the St. Martins Hospitality Center, PO Box 27258, Albuquerque, NM 87125, where Dick worked as a volunteer for the homeless, during the final years of his life. Cremation arrangements by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
A. Wesley Tiley, born in Albuquerque on August 3, 1938 died March 1, 2002. He leaves behind his loving family and friends. Tom Besson wrote of Wes with these words, Wes Tiley could be described as a man's man. If you saw him through the eyes of a child, you would probably see the Marlboro man. He was rugged and hard working, the kind of man little boys dream of growing up and becoming. However, other men also respected him, not for the reasons their peers respect most men, but for the reasons we should respect a man; even though reasons may not be the popular ones today. Wes was respected because he was honest and had integrity. His word meant something, and his handshake meant more than most legal contracts. I can't remember ever seeing Wes mad or angry. I rarely heard him say anything bad about someone else, and don't think he ever met a stranger. With Wes, what you saw was what you got, and what you got was the real thing. If Wes won the lottery, he would share it with his family and friends. He dressed up as Santa Claus for years, just because he loved kids. If we were all a little more like Wes, the world would be a better place. Cremation has taken place, and the family will scatter Wess cremains. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo NE. www.aspenfuneral.com
Dorothy Lucille Timlin, age 81, an Albuquerque resident since 1964 died February 24, 2002. Dorothy is survived by husband, Francis Timlin Sr. of Albuquerque, NM; son, Francis Timlin Jr. of Seattle, WA; brother, Junior Eddings of Virginia, Ill. Dorothy was born at Chandlerville, Illinois, May 22, 1920 to William Clinton Eddings and Maude Daniels Eddings. Her parents and a sister, Eula Mae Eddings, precede her in death. Dorothy attended Kirtland AFB Chapel. A visitation will be held Monday, March 4, 2002 from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2002 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 am March 5, 2002 at the Church of the Risen Savior 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family wishes contributions be made to Chamber Music Albuquerque, The New Mexico Symphony and the UNM Music Dept. Services under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
Manuel B. Toledo, 86 a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 1, 2002. He is survived by his sister, Maggie Otero and husband, Johnny of Peralta; daughter, Gloria Candelaria and husband, Paul of Houston, TX; son, Richard M. Toledo and wife, Rosemary of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Paul Candelaria Jr. and wife, Angela, Bonnie Ingram and husband, David, all of Houston, TX, Eric A. Toledo and wife, B.J. and Charissa Robin Grigsby and husband, Chris, all of Albuquerque; and five great-grandchildren. His lifelong wife, Betty Gabriel passed away in 1991. He was born June 17, 1915 in Albuquerque but spent his youth in Peralta and Los Lunas, NM. He was the child of Ramon Toledo and Sofia Baca of La Ladera, NM. Manuel was a graduate of Menaul High School and received both his BA and MA at UNM. After graduating UNM, he worked as a teacher in Seboyeta, NM and was a surveyor for the government in Deming. During the early 40's, he moved his family to Idaho where he worked in the agricultural industry. In 1950 he returned to Albuquerque and spent the remainder of his professional career in the field of education. During this time, he served as Superintendent of Los Lunas Consolidated Schools and Director of Special Services in the Bernalillo Public Schools. In tandem with his educational career, he began building a rental business. This business ultimately became his focus. His experience in the rental business has spanned 43 years. Throughout his many experiences, he always remained connected to Menaul High School. It is his belief that the support shown by teachers and administrators at the school provided the foundation for his later success in life. Throughout the years, he has served as an active alumni to the school and had also been a board member. This connection allowed him to be actively involved in the Second Presbyterian Church in Martineztown. Both of these institutions played a critical role in setting his path for patience and understanding, as he dealt with others both in business and in education. A prayer service will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Services will be held Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE, with Pastor Jaime Quinones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Victor Gabriel, Chris Grigsby, Paul M. Candelaria, Steven Otero, Michael Otero and Fred Gabriel. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Elmer E. Wilmarth, age 87, and a resident of Albuquerque for 40 years died Friday March 1, 2002. Mr. Wilmarth is survived by his wife, Nedra Wilmarth of Albuquerque; two sons, James Wilmarth and his wife, Claudette of NM, and William Wilmarth and his wife, Mary of UT; twin sister, Edith E. Hampton of CO; one brother, Lester N. Wilmarth, of AZ. Elmer was preceded in death by one brother, Bob S. Wilmarth. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2002, Riverside Church of Christ 3100 La Orilla Rd. NW. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW. Arrangements under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
THEODORE R. "TEDD" DAVIS, JR.,
Retired from The New Mexico State Taxation and Revenue Department. He was the bureau chief of the Property Appraisal Bureau, passed away February 28, 2003. He was born October 17, 1938. Mr. Davis is survived by his brother, Charles Davis and wife, Vicki Davis of Davis California; and his sister, Marian Davis Silver, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; godson, Richard G. Johnson, Jr. and his family. Preceding him in death, his father, Theodore R. Davis, Sr.; his mother, Odessa Davis; and brother, Jonathan F. Davis. As a youngster, Tedd worked at his father's business, Ted's Texaco Station, and later operated and managed the business from time to time. He attended the University of New Mexico and served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. After traveling extensively throughout the country with the J. J. Jacobson & Company. If a man's riches can be determined by the number of his friends, Mr. Davis, indeed, had prosperity beyond measure. His love for his family and friends was intense and lacked limitations. He had an appreciation of art, music, and vintage automobiles. He loved the diversity and richness of the southwest culture. He will be greatly missed by all. Visitation for Mr. Davis will be Tuesday, March 4, 2003, 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1124 University Blvd SE. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at Mount Olive Baptist Church, with officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Department Scholarship fund at Mount Olive. Cremation and interment will provided by the Metropolitan Cremation Center.
Ludwig A (Louie) was born August 11th, 1910 in Germantown, Illinois, and died February 28, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Louie served during World War II in the 36th Division Infantry 141st European Theatre. Louie had lived in New Mexico since 1951, moving from Germantown with his family. He retired from Sandia Labs in 1975. Louie's greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Olive; son, Andreas Eversgerd and wife, Nan; daughter, Grace Curtiss and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Amanda Bader and husband, Drew; Jessica Eversgerd and fiancé, Bob Tyler; and daughter, Kaitlyn; and great-granddaughter, Claire Bader, all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his sister, Bernadine Hemker, of Bartelso, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin, Phonse and Joe. Louie's family would like to thank the staff of Cuesta Manor for their loving care of Louie during the last few months of his life. Thanks also to Dr. Elaine Papafrangos, her staff and the Presbyterian Hospice staff for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice. Memorial mass will be held Monday, March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church at 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Father John Conway will officiate.
Richard Ficarro, Jr., 56, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, February 28, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Annie M. Ficarro of Albuquerque; daughter, Carolina M. Karakla and husband, Edward of Albuquerque; son, Mark Eric Ficarro and wife, Sharon of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Richard, Jacob, Gabriel, Nathan and Alyssa all of Albuquerque; sisters, Netta Cohen, Jo McCain, Carol Porter and Marie Bethel; brothers, John Ficarro, Alex Bonet, Anthony Ficarro, Gerald Ficarro and Michael Ficarro; and a host of family and friends. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W., FRA 200, American Legion Post 99, D.A.V. A rosary will be recited on Sunday, March 2, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Greg Archunde reciting. A Celebration of his Life Service will be Monday, March 3, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Gary Cowan officiating. Cremation will follow services. Visitation was held Sunday, March 2, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the American Lung Association, 216 Truman NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87108.
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