John W. Gann, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth F. Gann; sons, Jay Gann and Robert Gann; and other family including Gracen Johnson, Carole Gann, Kimberly Garber, Melinda Reeder, David Gann, Sybil Evans; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Gann served his country during WWII in the US 8th Air Force. He was a former resident of Dallas, TX, where he was a member of Urban Park Baptist Church and worked 45 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone. Mr. Gann was also a member of the original Dallas Newsboys Club. He loved to attend Hoffmantown Church on television. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Martha C. Garcia, 87, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Irene Rose Rael and husband, Justin of Alpine, CA; sons, Richard W. Garcia and wife, Laura, Robert L. Garcia, Bernie J. Garcia and wife, Laura, all of Albuquerque, and Ernest R. Garcia and wife, Barbara of Vancouver, WA; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Sammie Chavez and wife, Arcie of Albuquerque; special niece, Marie Elena Sanchez and husband, Waldo of Albuquerque; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nevarez A. Garcia; grandson, Larry B. Garcia; and great-granddaughter, Janine Pino. Mrs. Garcia was a member of Queen of Heaven Parish. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Julian Padilla reciting. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE, with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, Celebrant and Deacon Pilar Garcia assisting. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard W. Garcia II, Patrick J. Garcia, Robert J. Garcia, Ronald M. Rael, John L. Rael, Bernie V. Garcia Jr., and Mark A. Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven L. Garcia, Justin P. Rael, Phyllis A. Santillanes, Loretta M. Garcia, Laura Lynn Lerma, Martita L. Rael, Christine R. Jones, Rebecca L. Garcia, William N. Garcia, Danilla M. Garcia, and Simone R. Garcia. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, NM Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Mrs. Lillian V. Gordon, 70, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 25, 1999. Mrs. Gordon is the beloved mother of one daughter, Jan Hutchinson and one son, David Dees and wife, Liz. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Ann, Michelle, Butch, Jose, Sherilynn and Tommy; two sisters, Mildred Sharp and Johnny Sue Parks; two brothers, Richard Parks and Jack Parks and wife, Glenda; five great-grandchildren, Terridon, Zackary, Taziann, Jason and Arieann. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 10:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW with visitation after 9:00. Deacon Harry Beare, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Jose Dees, Butch Conger, Leroy Martinez, Scott Heim, Terry Longly and Zackary Longly. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
Bernett E. Griffin, (Ed), 60, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 24, 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Geraldine Griffin; two sons, Tony Griffin, Tracy Griffin and wife, Sandra; a daughter, Trulee Griffin and fiancee, Randy Lucero; four grandchildren, Sam, Chad, Adrian, and Nicole. Also, surviving are parents, Bernett Griffin and Ava Bassham; sisters, Ruby Nichols and husband, Marvin, Cauletta Stumbaugh; brother, Perry Bassham and wife, Kelly; many nieces, nephews and friends. Ed was a retired Lieutenant form the Albuqueque Police Department where he served 27 devoted years. He was also a past president and member of the Fraternal Order of Police for the past 39 years. He served in the US Army and was a graduate of Northwestern University. Services will be held at Hillside Community Church, 435 Jefferson SE on Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. with Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. A gathering to honor Ed Griffin will be held at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge following the Interment. Pallbearers will be Robert Valtierra, Turman Bragg, Bob Foote, Rocky Nogales, Mark Norlander, Paul Frostensen, Henry Nunez, Tom Trujillo, Ivall Miller; Honorary Pallbearers, the Albuquerque Police Department. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
Jeraldine E. "Jeri" Hamm, 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1959, died Friday, April 23, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Shaun Newton and wife, Nina of Albuquerque and Steve Newton and wife, Linda of Des Moines, IA; granddaughters, Natalie Newton, Dawn Barreras and husband, J.B., all of Albuquerque, Niko Newton of Santa Fe, and Lisa Newton and Kathy Newton of Des Moines, IA; grandsons, Mike Newton and Bob Newton of Des Moines, IA; brother, Delbert Madsen of Merrit Island, FL; and sisters, Jean Zaccagnino of Flemington, NJ and Phyllis Berling of Middleton, NJ. Mrs. Hamm retired from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. She loved to travel and was loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and friends. Services will be Tuesday at noon at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Lem Boyles officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until the service. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of New Mexico, 124 Alvarado Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 or the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Cremation will take place after the service. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Montelle Bearden Henningsen, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, April 22, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Thomas J. Henningsen and wife, Kate of Albuquerque and Myron H. Henningsen II and wife, Sandy of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, T. Michael Henningsen, Timothy Henningsen and wife, Susan, Kristin Henningsen, all of Albuqueruque, Mark Henningsen and wife, Deana of Hot Springs, AR, Todd Henningsen and Chris Henningsen, both of Scottsdale, AZ; and great-grandson, Connor Henningsen of Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Henningsen was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Henningsen. The youngest of four sisters, Montelle danced professionally with her sisters in Washington, DC from 1930-1940. The Yates Sisters, as they were known professionally, performed in the White House for President Roosevelt in 1934. After moving to New Mexico, Montelle and her husband, Myron owned and operated Resort Publishing Co. in Albuquerque and the Sleepy Hollow Ski Lodge in Red River. During that time, Montelle was active in choreographing town plays and other special events in Red River. She later wrote a regular entertainment column in the popular Albuquerque magazine, Albuquerque This Month. Mrs. Henningsen was a member of Daughters of the Nile. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho, officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE.
Dorothy Jones, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 25, 1999. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Rose Jones-Lucas of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Bill; and a host of nieces, nephews, stepchildren and step-grandchildren. Visitation for Dorothy will be Tuesday, April 27, 1999, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 2:00 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, with Rev. N.D. Smith officiating.
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Doug Lou Maurer passed away Sunday, April 25, 1999 at a local hospital in Albuquerque. She was born January 10, 1930 in Grand Junction, Colorado, just three months after her father, for whom she was named, died as a result of an accident. She married Edward E. Maurer September 18, 1949 and they would have been celebrated their 50th anniversary this years. Doug Lou and Ed lived in Grand Junction, CO, Grants, NM, and Tooele, UT prior to retirement in Rio Rancho. The Maurers are members of St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Grand Junction. Doug Lou loved playing golf with the Rio Rancho Country Club "Niners" and as an avid bridge player, was a member of three bridge groups. In addition to her beloved husband, Ed, Mr. Maurer is survived by their cherished daughter, Laura Freeman and her husband, Greg and her grandson, Paul Ryan Freeman, all of Littleton, CO. Also surviving is her darling westie named Dollie. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho, with Fr. Walter F. Smith, officiating. The church is located on Golf Course Rd. at 19th Street in Rio Rancho. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in memory of Doug Lou to the American Diabetes Assn of NM, 525 San Pedro NE 87108. Sunrise Society is serving the family to Mrs. Maurer.
Carroll Beecher McCampbell, beloved husband and father, grandfather and friend, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 1999 after a long, full and loving life. Born on the first day of June 1924 in Julesburg, Colorado, he received his engineering degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder. On his first engineering job he surveyed the Sinai Peninsula and discovered huge oil fields there. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in 1949, became a Department Manager and received numerous patents. He distiguished himself in many projects, including lunar module separation systems for the Apollo Moon flights, and nuclear detonation technologies. He retired from Sandia Labs after 33 years. He then became a founder and the President of SCB Technologies where he technically directed the development of a semi-conductor explosive detonator that is targeted for use in mining, air bag and pyrotechnic industries. He retired from SCB in 1995. Carroll was an avid outdoorsman who fished the streams from New Mexico to Montana. He greatly enjoyed his second home on the Yaak River in Montana, and the fabulous friends he made on the tennis courts in recent years. He and his first wife, Martha Ernestine Frehse raised two children, Joan Ellen and Jeffrey Carroll in the East Mountains of Albuquerque. He married New Mexico artist, Doris Steider in May 1972, with whom he spent 27 loving years, and with whom he traveled the globe and pursued their spiritual journey. Carroll was known by his friends as "Mac" and had a cutting intellect, delightful wit, and beautiful piercing blue eyes. He will be loved and missed by his wife, Doris Steider McCampbell; son, Jeff with his wife, Patty; daughter, Joan with her husband, David; step-son, Robert with his wife, Brenda; step-daughter, Kristen with her husband, Gerald; step-son, Timothy with his wife, Amy; 15 grandchildren, Connor, Mallory, Ryan, Justin, Amy, Jenny, Scott, Tami, Kristy, Shanna, Jay, Lindsey, Cameron, Haley and Brandon; and two great-grandchildren, Richie and Quinlan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Presbyterian HOSPICE Foundation, who have been so wonderful in our time of need. A gathering will be held at the McCampbell home on Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. Fly Away Home Mac.
Luciana (Lucy) Narvaiz, age 88, passed away on Sunday night, April 24, 1999, after a brief illness. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
Daniel E. Neff Jr., 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, April 25, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosemary; son, John Callan and wife, Connie of Corrales; daughter, Judy Callan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Bart and Danelle Callan of Corrales; sister, Mary Ann Stubbs and husband, Robert of Tucson, AZ; niece, Michelle Neubeck and children, Robbie and Rachael of Tucson, AZ; and grandniece, Tess Hogan. He was preceded in death by his niece, Stephanie Hogan. Mr. Neff graduated high school from Albuquerque High. His college education included a B.A. from University of Albuquerque and a MBA from the University of New Mexico, and was a member of Sigma Ki. He loved and enjoyed his family very much. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at the Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Celina A. Ortiz, 87, a resident of Albuquerque for 38 years, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Velma L'Esperance of Albuquerque; sons, Alfonso Ortiz, Jr. and wife, Jeannette of Albuquerque and Nelson Ortiz and wife, Ernestine of Albuquerque; brothers, Jesse Garcia and wife, Rosana of Pinnole, CA, Lucio Garcia of Oakland, CA and Ofene Garcia and wife, Carlotta of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Grace Duran and husband, Eloy, Gertrude Ortega, Predy Aragon and husband, Guadalupe, all of Albuquerque, and Dorothy L. 'Esperance of Las Vegas, NM; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso Ortiz, Sr. in 1993. Celina was born April 8, 1912 in Chacon, NM. She was a graduate of Allison-James High School in Santa Fe in 1934 and enjoyed dancing, ceramics and macrame. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior with Fr. Paul Baca, celebrant, Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Andrew Ortiz, Leon Jaramillo, III, Manuel L'Esperance and Timoteo L'Esperance. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Mary Belle Locust Pettit, age 79, of Albuquerque, died on Saturday, April 24, 1999. She was born in Braggs, OK and spent over 40 years in Arizona and New Mexico as an educator at various reservations. She was a member of St. Francis Cathedral Parish. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Susan Gano and husband, Leroy of Texas, Carlisle Pettit of Alaska, David Pettit and wife, Beverly of Alaska, and Phyllis Nassi and husband, Walter of Salt Lake City, UT; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Luanna Jehne of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter-in-law, Ton Pettit of Phoenix, AZ; and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 27, 10:00 a.m., at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St. Francis Cathedral. Entombment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa, Santa Fe, 984-8600.
Alma Hanson Smith, 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 49 years, passed away Friday, April 23, 1999. Alma was born on April 11, 1914, in Perry's Landing, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel M. Smith, Jr., her brother, Douglas, Weems Hanson, Jr., and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hoge and her husband, Jim Hoge of Albuquerque; her sons, Daniel M. Smith III and his wife, Sharon Smith of Santa Fe, Gaylord E. Smith of Prunedale, CA, and Paul H. Smith of Chatsworth, CA. Also surviving is her sister, LaMay Adamson of Michigan; five grandchildren, Deborah D. Pierson of Albuquerque, Cheryl L. Ferren and husband, Tracy Ferren of Birmingham, Alabama, Jon A. Pierson of Houston, TX, James E. Smith and wife, Mary Smith of Lamy, NM and Patrick Smith of Chatsworth, CA; and three great-grandsons, Ty Smith, Benjamin Ferren, and Sam Ferren; together with many other relatives and friends, and her loving cat, "Honey," who brought her much joy. Alma attended the University of Texas and worked for the Freeport Sulphur Company in Freeport, Texas, where she met her husband, Dan. They were married in New Orleans on April 10, 1938 and moved to Albuquerque in May, 1950. Alma worked many years as the office manager/secretary of her husband's CPA firm. With her husband, Alma started and ran her own travel agency, Atlas Travel Service, which she sold upon retirement in 1980. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The burden of advancing Alzheimers Disease in her last years never diminished her smile, laughter, and happiness. The family is especially grateful to the staff of St. Francis Place, a very special residence, for their loving care in this last period of her life. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust NE, with Dr. Paul Debenport officiating, following private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association, New Mexico Chapter, 1330 San Pedro NE, #205, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Funeral Services for Donna Trujillo will be held Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at the Victory Outreach Church, at Bridge and Five Points Road. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 3rd St. SW.
Claudine S. Anaya, age 73, passed away April 25, 2000 at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Claudine was born May 18, 1926 in Duran, NM to the home of Serapio and Juanita Sanchez. She was reared and attended schools in Duran. Claudine worked as a waitress in Vaughn for many years and also worked for Dr. Lapp in Vaughn for several years. She had been a resident of Albuquerque for the past five years. Claudine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam F. Anaya; her only two grandchildren, Joseph Edward Apodaca and Corrina Anaya; and her brother, Joe V. Sanchez. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Apodaca and Valentine Lopez of Clovis; and her son, Sammy Anaya Jr. and wife, Shirley of Texas; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Joseph Montiego. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Tillie Chavez of Albuquerque, Ernestine Zaragoza of Arizona, Merlinda Mendoza of Arizona, Ida Sanchez of Albuquerque, Abran Sanchez of California, Julian Sanchez of Arizona, Henry Sanchez of T or C, and Max Sanchez of Vaughn. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Bernie Sanchez of Santa Rosa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. from St. John the Baptist Church in Duran. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. also from St. John the Baptist Church with Father Patrick Duffy officiating. Cremation will follow the services. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM, (505) 472-3369.
Joe Arguello, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952 died, Monday, April 25, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Trinidad Arguello of the family home; six children, David Quintana and wife, Dora of Las Vegas, NM, Joseph Jones of Albuquerque, Isabel Folwell and husband, Henry of Williamsburg, KY, Lorraine Pilkinton and husband, Jerry, Edward Arguello and Laura Lee Olonia and husband, Bob all of Albuquerque; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mariquita Rodriquez and husband, Carlos of Las Vegas, NM; and two brothers, Tony Arguello and wife, Alice of Belen, NM and Jimmy Arguello of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilario and Adella Arguello; brother, Cipriano, Bennie, Cruz and Ramon; and sister, Stella Gonzalez. Mr. Arguello was a member of the Catholic Church. He owned and operated Joe's Barber Shop for 45 years. He was also a member of Moose Lodge #1517, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Arie #2811, Santa Fe and American Legion Post 100. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Monsignor Boazon, Celebrant. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
INEZ BAY
Born: June 26, 1930
Died: April 15, 2000
Inez died at the home of her daughter, Cherie (Steve) and her family in Safford, Arizona on April 15, 2000, following a long illness. Inez leaves behind four children, Cherie Forsythe (Steve) of Safford, AZ, Garth Bay of Clear, AK, Kim Jensen of Arvada, CO, and Steve Bay of Arvada, CO; three sisters, V.J. Bolinger of Albuquerque, Eileen Walsh (John) of Wichita, KS and Midge Slupnianik (Slup) of Wichita, KS; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and Eddie Clayton, longtime partner who resides in Albuquerque. Inez was a proofreader of court transcripts in the Albuquerque area for many years and was an avid BINGO player. Also left behind are many friends and extended family and her beloved animals, Mutley and Tom. She will be greatly missed, but we feel blessed for the time we had with her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society. Following cremation, services will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe this June.
Edna Pearl Bell, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1937, born December 22, 1911 in Hobart, OK, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. She is survived by her daughters, Berneice Gardner and husband, Bruce of Thoreau, Ella V. Haralson and husband, Ernest, and Pearl Winters and husband, Steve, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jacqui Gardner of Thoreau, Keith Gardner and wife, Jeana of Clarksville, TN, James C. Haralson and wife, Kathryn of T or C, Barbara Day and husband, Brett, Chris Haralson and wife, Deanna, Doni Winters, Stephen Winters and wife, Angela, Bonnie Foreman and husband, Richard, and Mary Winters, all of Albuquerque; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil Bell in 1976. Mrs. Bell managed the snack bar at Albuquerque City
Hall for several years. She was devoted to her Christian faith. She attended 1st Baptist Church of Alameda, where she taught Sunday school. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at 1st Baptist Church of Alameda, 8818 2nd St. NW, with Pastor Marvin Capehart and Rev. Bruce Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
