Joseph Harland Hastings
December 15, 1927 - June 4, 2003
Joe Hastings passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in Lady Lake, FL. He left behind three ex-wives; three sons; and a daughter. He also left many beloved friends who were there to the end. For anyone who knew Joe, they would certainly say that Joe had experienced life to the fullest! Joe has requested that his cremains be returned to New Mexico for interment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Albert Julius Holte, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at the age of 87. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Road NE, with Pastor Patricia Holman officiating. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials in Al s name may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 25001, Albuquerque, NM, 87125, The Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or the charity of your choice.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Robert Warren James, 53, passed away June 4, 2003. He was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina on October 28, 1949. Robert served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. At the time of his death, he was employed at TNM & O Coaches. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Allen James Sr; and his mother, Grace Irma Dexter. Survivors include his wife, Edith; and their two children; stepfather, Henry V. Dexter, Jr.; his children, David James and wife, Kelly, Lesa Pokryfky and husband, Curtis, Leslie Keenan and husband, Kevin, Travis James and wife, Sara and Kimber Leigh James. Also surviving, his sister, Merriam Johnson; brothers, Jack James and wife, Mary, Michael James and wife, Lana, and Charles James; grandchildren, Hanna, Tim, Ashley, April, Wyatt and Veda; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 9:45 a.m, at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Albert (Al) Kisseloff, 70, Searsport, ME, Newport, ME and Albuquerque, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away June 2, 2003 at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, ME with family and friends by his side. He was born in the South Bronx section of New York City, October 8, 1932. A first generation American, Al was the son of David and Lena Kisseloff of Jarmolinitz, Russia (Ukraine) and Tarnopol, Poland, respectively. He graduated from Queens College, City University of New York with a degree in psychology in 1954 and attended graduate school at Columbia University. Al was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War Period. He lived most of his life between Queens Village, NY and Newport, ME, retiring as a principal in the New York City public school system in 1989. Al was predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Marguerite in 2002 whom he married on April 18, 1953. He is survived by two children, Ruth Kisseloff of Newport, ME and Paul Kisseloff and his loving wife, Norma of Albuquerque and Barbara Howard of Old Town whom he considered a daughter; three grandchildren, Lanisha Landraw of Norfolk, VA, Gerard Pagan of Virginia Beach, VA and Angela Howard of New Haven, CT; and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Selma Kisseloff of N. Lauderdale, FL and Edith Kent of Boynton Beach, FL. Al was also predeceased by his two brothers, Julius and Norman; and his sister, Dorothy. Al will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Services will be announced at a future date.
Sara Lane, The Family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for the support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Arrangements under the direction of:
Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave.
842-8800
Gumicinda M. Lujan died Thursday, June 5, 2003 in Albuquerque at the age of 98. Mrs. Lujan was a member of several organizations including the Alter Society at the Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe, the Carmelites, the Franciscan Society and the League of the Sacred Heart. She is survived by her five children, Lauriano D. Lujan and wife, Viola, Ramona Rael and husband, Eddie, Frank E. Lujan and wife, Evelyn, all of Albuquerque, Ralph Lujan and wife, Carol, and Fernando Lujan and wife, Dora, all of Santa Fe. Mrs. Lujan is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Lujan will be held on Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Lujan, Darrell Lujan, George Rodriguez, Toby Lujan, Larry Lujan and Mark Forsyth. A Rosary for Mrs. Lujan will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Berardinelli Funeral Home in Santa Fe. Arrangements by:
Salazar & Sons Mortuary
400 Third Street SW
247-4124
Allyn Compton Perry, born December 7, 1964, is now with God and free from pain for the first time in 17 years. Allyn blessed many people with his beautiful spirit and healing presence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Noreen Fitzgerald Perry. He has left his wonderful, beloved son, Jared Allyn Perry; mother, Nancy Hentel-Quinton and husband, Ray; father, James Lyn Perry all of Albuquerque; and brother, Kelly Nelson of Beverly Hills, CA. Memorial Services will be at his home at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2003, with Dr. Mark Mullaney officiating.
Sunrise Funeral Options
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010
Eduardo (Pat) Romero, 73, died at home, peacefully in his sleep early on Tuesday, June 3, 2003. A Funeral Mass celebrating Pat's life will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 3511 Phoenix Avenue, NE on Saturday, June 7, 2003. Burial Service with full military honors will take place on Monday, June 9, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
French Mortuary
10500 Lomas Blvd. NE
275-3500
Arnoldo (Arno) H. Sanchez, 87, born and lifelong resident of Old Town, died Thursday, June 5, 2003. He is survived by his daughters, Rita M. Giannini, Susan Sanchez and Veronica Visser, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Armand Giannini and wife, Stephanie, Michael Giannini, Lisa Brunacini and husband, Angelo, Karen Martinez and Zachary Visser; great-grandchildren, Julie, Lauren, Armand III, George, Lillian, Conner and Riley; and sisters, Fabolia Valdez and Nellie Hurd, and dear friend Max Chavez, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Sanchez was preceded in death by his wife, Emily. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sanchez was a member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Arnolds greatest joy were his daughters. He had a daily Dicho to give them to live by. Treats were always on hand for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His lovely flower and vegetable were the pride of the neighborhood. This truly wonderful man will be missed. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Ilse Watkins, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1964, died on May 21, 2003. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, June 8, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at the Woodmark, 7201 Prospect N.E. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Jimie L. Wilson, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003. She is survived by her son, Jack Lee Wilson and wife, Linda of Carrollton, TX; daughter, Dee Ann Rishel and husband, Dennis; sister-in-law, Rose Ann Morris, all of Albuquerque; five granddaughters, Jennifer Rishel, Tiffany Ozatalar and husband, Glen, Diana Wilson, Laura Pinckard and husband, Lon, and Debra Anoatubby and husband, Rick; and three great-grandsons, Tyler Pinckard, Dylan and Ryan Ozatalar. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dee Wilson. She taught school in Oklahoma and for the Indian Services before relocating to Albuquerque. In her 26 years with APS she was both a teacher and a Special Ed Coordinator. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Services will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with Rev. Charles E. Price officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jack Wilson, Glen Ozatalar, Dennis Rishel, Tiffany Ozatalar and Jennifer Rishel.
French Mortuary
1111 University Blvd. NE
843-6333
Paul A. (Woody) Woodworth, Lt. Col. (Ret USAF), passed away Monday, June 2, 2003. He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, February 2, 1934. He's survived by his sweetheart, Mary Woodworth; daughter, Cynthia Johnson Barbato and husband, Peter, and their son, Drew C. Johnson; son, JR Greene; sister, Carrie Sievers and husband, Bill; sister, Slyvia Woodworth; very dear friend, Carolyn Sedberry; and his furry companion, CJ Kat. Woody served our country for 32 years as a master navigator, flying 124's - 141's in Europe, the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and as a chief executive to three 2/ 4 star Generals, and an aviation instructor. He was a member of FRA Club 200, VFW 401 and American Legion, Post 49, where his melodic Karaoke renditions will be sorely missed. There will be a Remembrance of his life, Saturday, June 7, 1:30 p.m. at the VFW 401. Anyone wishing to make a lasting memorial to his life is urged to make a donation to the Albuquerque Animal Humane Assoc.
Mr. Frank Bachicha Sr., born October 20, 1908, passed away on June 3,1999. Mr. Bachicha is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marcella Armijo-Bachicha; his children, Benny and Theresa Bachicha, Berna and Charlie Aragon, Frank and Mary Bachicha Jr., Irene and Larry Lucero; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by Adela, his wife of 24 years and the mother of his children; his parents, Emilianita and Tomas Bachicha; brothers, Nemecio, Roman, Jose, Raymundo, David, Gullermo and Alfredo; sisters, Maria, Felicita, Rosita and Francisquita. Frank was a resident of his birth place, Encino, NM, until his move to Albuquerque in 1951. He was employed by Sandia Base until retirement in 1970. A Parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church and an active member of the Holy Name Society and Nocturnal Adoration Group until his very long illness of four plus years. Visitation will be Sunday evening in the St. Charles Church, 1818 Coal SE, from 7:15 p.m. until 7:45 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:45 p.m. by Tommy Bachicha. Final visitation will be Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., in the church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. by Father Bob Chabot. Interment will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Dan, Mike and Phillip Bachicha, Paul, Vincent, Steven and Roberto Aragon. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Women's Auxiliary, St. Charles Catholic Church, or a favorite charity.
Anna Byron, 89, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, June 3, 1999. She is survived by her son, George of Los Alamos, NM; daughter, Joan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Pamela, Sarah, Jessica, David and Rebekah; great-grandson, Jacob; and sister, Eva. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Oscar Byron. Anna was born in Hungary and moved to Albuquerque in 1992. She was an active member of the Hungarian-American Club of New Mexico. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
Delacroix Davis Jr. died at his home Friday morning. Memorial service to be at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6. Cremation arrangements are being made by the Sunrise Society, 891-8200.
Fred N. Denney, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999. Mr. Denney was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Denney. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Robinson and husband, Rob of Albuquerque, Karson Bruce and husband, Ben of Reno, NV and Kelley Green and husband, Bob of Los Lunas; sons, David Denney and wife, Danelle of Colorado Springs, CO, Bill Denney of Las Cruces and Dayle Denney of El Paso, TX; mother, Glady's Denney of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Jenna Bruce of Reno, NV and Amanda Marie Robinson of Albuquerque; grandsons, Trevor Green and Trenton Green, both of Los Lunas and grandchild to be, Cameron Ford Denney, of Colorado Springs, CO; and Ethel Denney of Las Cruces and Diane Denney of Albuquerque. Mr. Denney graduated from NMSU, and was an outstanding Alumni. He owned and operated Fred Denney and Associates from 1973 until his retirement. Mr. Denney was licensed as a professional engineer in six states. He passionately loved the State of New Mexico, and also the histories and families of New Mexico. Cremation has taken placen and memorial services will be held Sunday, 4:00 p.m., at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 425 University Blvd. NE, with Father Jack Russell officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix, NE 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
ORA MAY FRANZ
OCTOBER 30th, 1903 - JUNE 2nd, 1999
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength and I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she's gone. Gone where " Gone from my sight...that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There! She's gone," there are other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "There she comes!" and that is dying.
Ora May, "Nan" Franz, a resident of Albuquerque since 1978, slipped away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2nd. She is survived by her son, Norman Franz; two grandsons, Tom Franz and wife, Cindy, David F. Brown; two granddaughters, Pamela Orner and husband, Ed and Mary Anne Russo. She also leaves behind ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She helped us lay our moral foundations and always reminded us to "take a receipt for your experience." She will be remembered with love and smiles.
Private services are pending. The family would like to send special thanks to the staff of Valle Norte Caring Center and Sandia Hospice for their care and support.
Mr. Frank P. Gallegos died Friday, May 28, 1999, in Albuquerque at the age of 73. Mr. Gallegos was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the DAV Chapter 3. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Gallegos of Los Angeles, CA; daughters, Margaret Marquez and husband, Lorenzo of Corrales, Luanna Sisneros and husband, Ramon, and Kim Gallegos, all of Los Angeles, CA; sisters, Fita Romero and husband Che of Corona, CA, and Mellie Lovato and husband, Trini of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Chico, Mia, Cuauhtemoc, Geronimo and Luanna 2; and four great-grandchildren, Shayna, Dakota, Richie and Peanut. Funeral Services for Mr. Gallegos will be held on Monday at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary at 9:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 8:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
