Alvera Louise Douglas, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2003. Alvera was born in Sopris, CO on August 16, 1924. She graduated from Adams State College in Alamosa, CO and earned a Masters Degree from Rosary College in River Forest, IL. She spent most of her life working as a librarian for the Albuquerque Public Schools. She had a deep love for children and animals and was a devoted grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Nanci Lynn Cairns, son-in-law, Norman Cairns; grandson, Sean Robert Cairns; brother, John Marcon, Jr.; sister-in-law, Freda Marcon, all of Albuquerque; sister, Albina Huffman of Durango, CO. She is also survived by her lifelong friends, Marybeth and Raymond Miller as well as a numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise Marcon; brothers, Louis, Mario and Anthony Marcon and sisters, Angelina Maccagnan, Mary Steinhage, and Anne Hinton. Her family would like to thank Dr. Robert Weiler, Dr. Pamela Fick and the TCU nurses of Lovelace Medical Center. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 6:00 p.m., followed by rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 14, 2003, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Pallbearers will be John Marcon, Jr., John Marcon III, Anthony Marcon, Louis Marcon, Norm Cairns, and John Anthony Marcon. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation School, 2610 Utah NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Mare (Mary) A. Emarine, 63, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died March 8, 2003 at the family home, after an extraordinarily courageous five year battle against ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Larry Emarine; sons, Jeffrey Emarine and wife, Laura of Carlsbad, NM, Michael Emarine and wife, Tracey of Silver City, NM; and grandchildren, Chelsea, Joshua, and Hannah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adele Karolin and her grandmother, Pauline Krabu. Mare was born on May 9, 1939 in Tallin, Estonia. Mare, her mother and grandmother survived the German and Russian invasions and occupation of Estonia during WWII only to be deported to Germany. In Germany, they were placed in a concentration camp where Mare's mother was a forced Laborer in a Nazi Defense Factory. In 1945, the U.S. Army liberated the family. In 1949, they emigrated to the U.S. and settled in San Pedro, CA. The family arrived in the U.S. with two suitcases, a knapsack containing bedding and Mare's Teddy Bear. Mare resided in San Pedro until 1965 when she and Larry married. She attended San Pedro High School and Long Beach State University. Prior to being married, she worked at the Los Angeles County City Attorney's Office in San Pedro. Mare was a dedicated military wife from 1965 to 1988 while her husband was in the U.S. Navy. They were stationed in Long Beach, CA, Yokosuka, Japan, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Washington DC, and Albuquerque, NM. Mare was an Avon Sales representative for 15 years and loved the job primarily because many of her customers became good friends over the years. Some of her favorite activities were reading, music, plays, gourmet cooking, lunches with friends, and spending time with her sons and their families. Mare loved her many friends from her garden club, water aerobics class, and her neighborhood. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who raised two wonderful and successful sons. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and administrative personnel of the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, UNM Hospital, and University Hospice for their outstanding care, compassion and assistance during Mare's struggle with cancer. Services will be held Thursday, March 13, 2003, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Chaplain Lemuel Boyles, Col. USAF. (Ret). Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, one hour prior to service.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Wilma E. Freudenburg, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2003. She is survived by her niece, Robertta Sheldon of Fremont, CA; sister-in-law, Irene Freudenburg; three nieces; and two nephews. Services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Trinity Campus Church, 4311 12th NW, where she was a member, with Pastor Reuben Steinbronn officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Friends may visit Immanuel Lutheran Trinity Campus Church, Saturday, one hour prior to service. Contributions may be made to the church in her memory.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Dolores E. Giron, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, went to her final rest on Monday, March 10, 2003 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Giron; daughter, Evelyn; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Cordova; two brothers, Pascual and Julian Cordova. Dolores is survived by her grandson, Randel Markey; granddaughter, Elaine D. Grienfinger; sister-in-law, Mary Giron of Polvadera, NM; sisters, Fannie Maestas of Bernalillo, Carmelita Aragon and husband Pablo; brothers, Emilio S. Cordova and wife, Pablita of Cuba, NM, Joe M. Cordova and wife Susan, Paul Cordova and wife, Bea of Albuquerque and Onofre Cordova and wife, Marty of Oklahoma; and many nieces and nephews. She was born on December 30, 1914 in Cuba, NM. Dolores graduated from Menaul High School and the University of New Mexico. She was an educator in several schools in New Mexico. Dolores was a former member of Second Presbyterian Church and was a current member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. Services will be held Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Rev. Frank Yates and Rev. Jaime O. Quinones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Pallbearers will be Ernest Cordova, Randel Markey, Victor Cordova, Robert Vigil, Leonard Aragon and Frank Maestas. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Aspen Care, 3225 Georgia NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Eleanor Larson, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1983 died Wednesday, March 12, 2003. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband, Loyle Larson, two of her children Charles and Bill; her three brothers, Aubrey, Clifford, and Larry; and her two sisters, Mildred and June. She was a devoted wife for 33 years and the mother of three, Karen, Charles, and Bill. Eleanor retired as Chief Operator from Northwestern Bell in Aberdeen, SD and loved the job because of the many friends that she made while there. Some of her other favorite activities included reading, knitting, and spending time with her family. Eleanor had a kind and gentle nature and will be missed by her family and all those who knew and loved her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at Heights Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, on Friday March 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Aspen Funeral Alternatives
1935 Juan Tabo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Alejandro S. Loomis, 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2003. He was born on October 19, 1915 in Pojoaque, NM. Mr. Loomis was a WWII Veteran. He is survived by his wife Lucinda Loomis; son F. Alex Loomis and wife Olivia; daughter Dolores Goodowens and husband Kelly; brother Ernest Loomis and wife Mary; sister Margaret Suzanna Valenzuela; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mr. Loomis will be deeply missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held on Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Eighth Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited following at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at Holy Family Catholic Church at 8:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Pallbearers will be Tom Loomis, Gary Loomis, Randy Baca, Chris Hargrove, Derek Hargrove and Jared Loomis. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Hargrove, Fred Trujillo, Louis Sandoval, Cosme Herrera and Richard Velarde. Services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
Visitations for Consuelo Lopez will be held on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a rosary to be recited following at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chano Gallegos, Raymond Gallegos, Christobal Gallegos, Leroy Lopez, Joe Lopez, Johnny Ray Montoya, Joe Ray Martinez and Pete Nieto. Services are in the care of:
Garcia Mortuary
717 Stover Ave. S.W.
243-5222
Michael Zane Morphew, born July 11, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM left this world Sunday morning March 9, 2003 at his daughter's home. He is survived by his daughter Jane and her husband David Stauffer, and best buddies since childhood, Dick Stong and Ron Richards. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard "Dicky" Morphew. Mike graduated from Valley H S. in 1960. His favorite years were spent in the Marine Corps from 1960-64 where he was trained in radio telegraph operations as an artillery spotter and traveled the world. He was honorably discharged Corporal E-4 in 1966. He graduated from the Drafting Technology program at TVI in 1970 and with a Bachelor of University Studies from UNM in 1977. For most of his career he was a civil draftsman. Upon his diagnosis of lung cancer he had been employed with Bohannan - Huston Inc. for 12 years. To everyone at BHI, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry there wasn't more contact. Dad was very stoic and private and didn't want to be fussed over. His ashes will be scattered in the Pecos mountains to roam with Dicky and the rest of the Zummach clan. I love you dad. I'm going to miss my movie buddy. A Memorial Service for Michael will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options with Pastor Rick Donaho as officiant. Services under the care of:
Sunrise Funeral Options
2400 Southern Blvd.
Rio Rancho, NM (505) 891-9192
E.D. "Ed" Myers, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Monday, March 10, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bea Myers of Albuquerque; sons, Robert John Cabral and wife, Sumik of Mira Loma, CA and Eugene Joseph Cabral and wife, Pat of Baton Rouge, LA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Ed served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1965. Graveside services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Jack L. Phillips, 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2003. Jack had been a resident of Farmington, NM since 1969. He is survived by his wife, GeorgiAnna of the family home in Farmington; daughter, Gina and husband, Steve Upton; their daughters, BryAnna and Kaiya; daughter, Danielle and husband, Pat Denney; their children, Hope, Austin and Joseph all of Farmington; son, Clyde Norton and wife, Judy of Aurora CO; son, Jimmy Norton of Oklahoma; and three daughters by a previous marriage. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Bob) and wife, Doris Phillips of Bosque Farms; mother-in-law, Edna Keloff; brother-in-law, Michael and wife, Chris Keloff of Phoenix; numerous nieces and nephews; and hundreds of friends. Jack, an electrician, was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #611 and was employed by Four Corners Electric in Farmington. Jack loved the outdoors, was an avid golfer, loved to travel, he was generous, bighearted, always willing to lend a helping hand. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2003 at the 1st Baptist Church, 112, No. Auburn, in Farmington. Jack will be forever in our hearts.
Martha Elizabeth Sandoval Phillips, age 82, passed away March 10, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Edward J. Phillips; son, George Carver II, and wife, Bunny; daughter, Leda Moreland, and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Melissa Favour, Malina Williams, Krista Sakata, Rebecca Eilts, Lea Carver, George Carver III; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and as per Martha's request a private Memorial Service will be held and attended by her family. In loving memory of Martha, contributions may be made to Menaul School, 301 Menaul Blvd. NE or to a charity of your choice. Martha's family would like to express their deep appreciation to those who offered their support by their visits, phone call, flowers and cards.
French Mortuary
9300 Golf Course Rd. NW
897-0300
Fritz Richie, 87, a resident of New Mexico since 1949, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Richie; daughter, Carol Jackson and husband James; granddaughter, Sarah Jackson; sister, Bobbie Egly of California; nephews, Mike Moore and wife, Darlene of Los Lunas and J. Roy Richie of Melvin, TX; and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Fritz was a 50-year member of Carpenters Local Union 1319 in Albuquerque. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 23rd Infantry Division and took part in the invasion on Omaha Beach. Fritz was awarded the Purple Heart, an Oakleaf Cluster, and a Combat Infantry Badge. He retired from the University of New Mexico in 1980. Fritz was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Los Lunas. Services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Pastor John Richards officiating. Entombment will follow the service. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Mrs. Cleo F. Sanchez passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Albuquerque at the age of 78. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly. She was always willing to help others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Sanchez is preceded in death by her parents, Elvia and Bonaficio Fresquez. She is survived by her husband, Jacobo Sanchez; sons, Orlando Sanchez, Ray Sanchez and wife, Josie; Jacobo Sanchez Jr. and wife, Valerie; and Stephen Fresquez and wife, Kari; daughters, Mary Gonzales and husband, Alex; JoAnne Chavez and husband, Trinnie; and Irene Darras and husband, Larry; brother, Nelson Fresquez and wife, Fritzie; sister, Olivama Fresquez; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sanchez will be held on Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Leo Darras, Michael Darras, Jaime Sanchez, Vincent Gonzales, Gabriel Sanchez, and Christopher Chavez. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Fresquez and Fabian Sanchez. Visitation for Mrs. Sanchez will be held in the Salazar and Sons Mortuary chapel on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
