Jenel Melissa Salazar, age 17, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 31, 2000, following a sudden illness. Jenel was born January 22, 1983 in Las Vegas, NM to the home of Roger and Jeanette Anaya Salazar. Jenel was a student at Santa Rosa High School and would have been a senior this year. She enjoyed working with arts and crafts, and drawing, she also enjoyed writing poems. Jenel worked for Rudy Sanchez at the Pecos Theatre for several years, she enjoyed volunteering her time at the Moise Memorial Library and she was currently working at the T and D Food Market. Jenel was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Dolores and Trancito Montoya, Toribio and Alicia Flores, Andalecio and Vicentita Cordova and Guadalupe and Rita Salazar. Survivors include her parents, Roger and Jeanette Salazar of the family home in Santa Rosa; her brother, Edward Romero of Wyoming; her maternal grandparents, Horacio and Martina Anaya; her paternal grandparents, Miguel and Beatrice Salazar, all of Santa Rosa. Also surviving are numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. from the Santa Rosa High School Gymnasium with Rev. Kevin Coop officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Serving as pallbearers will be her cousins, Justin Anaya, Angelo Anaya, Edward Lucero, Carlos Cordova, Steven Ray Cordova, John Maestas, Andrew Salazar and her brother, Edward Romo. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Class of 2001. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., at the Chavez Funeral Home and on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Moise Memorial Library in Jenel's name, where books will be bought in her memory. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South 3rd St., Santa Rosa, NM, (505) 472-3369.
Edward D. Shaffer, born January 4, 1926, died of cancer on May 29, 2000. He passed peacefully at his home in Albuquerque. He was 74. Born in Albuquerque, Ed Shaffer was the oldest child of E.H. and Elizabeth Shaffer. E.H. Shaffer was the editor of the Albuquerque Tribune from 1927 and 1944. Ed attended Monte Vista Grade School the first year it opened; then Jefferson Junior High and Albuquerque High School. He served in the Navy in WWII, participating in the battle of Okinowa. After the war, Ed attended University of New Mexico on the GI Bill. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Edward Shaffer worked as a New York Life agent for 30 years. Ed's passion, however, was his Placitas fruit farm and vineyard. He moved to the Placitas farm in 1973 and enjoyed every aspect of farming. He loved few things better than working outdoors, getting his hands dirty, and sharing his love of life with those around him. He grew all kinds of crops and sometimes kept chickens, pigs, and bees, but he specialized in growing fruit. The grapes grown on his Tecolote Vineyard have been provided to local wineries for many years. In the mid 1970's, Ed helped found the Albuquerque Growing Markets, an affiliation of local produce growers who gather together to sell their harvest directly to the public. Ed Shaffer will always be remembered. Every friend and relative of Ed's has a favorite "Ed Shaffer story ". Ed will be remembered for his joyous sense of humor, for his feisty independent spirit, for his robust sense of adventure, and for his indomitable strength through adversity. Ed had a daughter, Diane Shaffer, with his first wife, Dorothy. Diane died in 1998. She is missed. Ed's second wife, Margaret Buck, loved the Placitas farm just as Ed did. She grew up in Tajique Creek, NM and passed away in Placitas. She is missed. Ed married this third wife, Patricia in 1985. She too is a New Mexico native and loves farming and the outdoors. Pat was the perfect compliment to Ed; they were inseparable. When asked to describe his relationship with Pat, Ed simply said "soulmates ". Ed is survived by his wife, Patricia of Albuquerque; by her children, Connie Ryan and Barbara Rush; by Barbara's children, Amanda and Jeremy, and Jeremy's wife, Leah; as well, Ed is survived by his sister, Stella Mary Jordan and husband, Ray, of Portland, OR; his brother, George R. Shaffer and wife, Nancy of Albuquerque; by six nephews and nieces and their families. A Memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE, with Rev. Don Wilson Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave, in charge of arrangements.
Darlene May Margaret Snyder, age 67, passed away 4/27/00, early p.m., in her home in Anniston, Alabama. Memorial services for Mrs. Darlene May Margaret Snyder were Wednesday, May 17, 2000 from Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Interment will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the National Cemetery of Santa Fe, New Mexico at a later date. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband, Richard A. Snyder; two daughters, Kimberly Kyle Mathieu and Karla Kay Flowers; one sister, Jacqueline Spears Barnett; three grandchildren, Zachary Flowers, Amanda Flowers and Jessica Mathieu. Mrs. Snyder was a native of Ft. Smith, Arkansas and a former resident of Bossier City, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.
Christal M. Valdez, 18, a resident of Albuquerque, died in a car accident in Arizona with her cousin, Lisa Reyes, Tuesday, May 30, 2000. She is survived by her mother, Genevieve Valdez; brother, Michael Valdez; half-sister, Andrea Valdez; half-brother, Jeremy Valdez; grandfather; Maclovio Mac Olivas; grandparents, Ercie and Floyd Valdez; seven uncles; eight aunts; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Valdez in 1990; and grandmother, Mary Elva Olivas in 1999. Christal graduated from Del Norte High School this year. Christal's love was being with children and had planned on entering college to earn a degree in social work. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Christal loved her Spanish culture and traditions and immersed herself with it. She was always giving of herself and had recently begun thinking of her future. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and her family takes comfort in knowing that she is in His arms. Services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at First Family Church, 4701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Dr. Larry Allen, Pastor of New Life Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Cuba, NM. Pallbearers will be Zachary Olivas, Christopher Olivas, Joshua Flores, Jonathan Olivas, Andrew Valdez, and Johnathan Valdez. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Olivas, James Olivas, Timo Ramirez, and Daniel Valdez. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Friday, June 2, 2000, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Inez R. Wallace, 88, a resident of Albuquerque for 35 years, died Monday, May 29, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard R. Wallace; daughter, Lynne Lovejoy, both of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Dana Hubbard and husband, Bob of Sauquoit, NY, and Debra Johnson of Brooklyn, NY; great-grandson, Joshua Gage of Manhattan Beach, CA; and sister, June Miller of Tacoma, WA. Mrs. Wallace was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was active with United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the NAACP. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead Ave. SW, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Shadow of the Church, c/o First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1638, 87103. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Dean Anderson, 41, a one-year resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, May 31, 2001. He is survived by his sons, Shane Earl Anderson and Jesse Dean Anderson, all of Albuquerque; parents, Fritz and Judith Anderson of Tijeras; brother, Kreag Anderson and wife, Ann of Carlsbad; sister, Katherine Anderson of Carlsbad; brother, Lenn Anderson of Carlsbad; and sister, Jody Carlson and husband, Rick of Los Lunas; and nieces and nephews. Dean was a loving father, son, and brother. He was a father parenting above and beyond, by himself. Services in Carlsbad are pending. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
On May 31, 2001 Gloria Bains went to be with her Lord and Savior after 73 years of celebrating life on this earth. Her love for life was matched only by the love for her family. She was born on June 1, 1927 in Shreveport, LA to Thomas Franklin and Henrietta Wagenfuhr Bullock. Mrs. Bains had lived in the Albuquerque area since 1949 and was a member of Mesa Diggers Garden Club and sang in the Bell Canto Coral Chorale. She was preceded in death by a grandaughter, Ashley Claire in 1992 and is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Bains of Albuquerque; and a daughter, Deb Bains also of Albuquerque. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001 at Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to a favorite charity of your choice. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010.
Cora Brutlag, date change of Memorial Service. Thursday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church 9100 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Connection TV Ministry PO Box 95707 Albuquerque, NM 87199 so that others who are housebound can enjoy the Word of God. Cora is survived by her husband, of 62 years, Minehart; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Bill Schlegel; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Simone Brutlag.
Mass of Christian Burial for Robert L. Campos will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW by Deacon Tom Perez with final visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.
Marie P. Carey, 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1913, died on Thursday, May 31, 2001. She is survived by her sons, George R. Carey and wife, Kathryn of Albuquerque and Ralph H. Carey and wife, Sue of Corpus Cristi, TX; grandchildren, Brent J. Carey and wife, Kristin, Douglas G. Carey and wife, Yuko, Karen King and husband, Terry, Michelle Allen and husband, Daryl and Cristen Carey; great-grandchildren, Nicholl, Melissa, Alexis and Rachel; nephew, Leroy Humphries and his mother, Mary Humphries and many other family and friends. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Carey in 1994. She was a member of the Hoffmantown Baptist Church. Marie taught piano & organ for many years. She also served as an organist and pianist at several local Baptist Churches. Services will be held on Monday, June 4, 2001, 2:00 p.m. at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, 8888 Harper NE, with Pastor Ken Moore, officiating. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. Friends may visit on Sunday, June 3, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. Family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 629, Portales, NM 88130, or the New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Fermin Reynoldo Chavez, 60, a resident of Los Chavez, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Rosemary Chavez; six wonderful children, Angela, Anna Mae, Fermin Jr., Walter I., Steven and Andrew Chavez. A Public Viewing will be held at 1:30 p.m. A Rosary at 2:00 p.m. and a Catholic Service at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 at Romero Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the San Clemente Catholic Cemetery.
Andrea "Sami" Douglas, September 28, 1941 - May 26, 2001. Born to Daniel Salisbury and Mae Wilson Casey in Kingman, AZ. passed away at home in Cripple Creek, CO. Predeceased by her mother; and her son, Larry Cheatham Jr. Survived by her daughters, Danita Oldfield and Kimm Cheatham Oldfield; her brothers, Dale Casey and Duane Casey; her grandchildren, Mel Naquin Jr., Scott Bachicha, Lani Bachicha, Justin Oldfield, Camilla Martinez, Tessa Oldfield, Brody Oldfield, Cory Cheatham Yocham and Daniel Rouchet. Services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4109 Eubank Blvd. NE. (293-5610).
Kelvin B. Dow, 40, a resident of Hawaii and a former resident of Albuquerque died Thursday, May 24, 2001 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his daughter, Valeria Dow of California; son, Kekoa and Kahanu Dow both of Hawaii; father, Robert Dow of Albuquerque; brothers, Robert Dow of Albuquerque, Dwight Dow of Hawaii and Rudy Dow of Nevada; and numerous, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Andie Cleo Dow. When Kelvin was eight years old his family relocated to Hawaii where he was a lifelong resident. Kelvin was currently a Honolulu Police officer for 20 1/2 years. Rosary will be recited Monday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Dow, Dwight Dow, Rudy Dow, Jon Mitchell, Ernest "Red" Dow, Gary Dow and Daniel Dow. French Mortuary-Westside, 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW.
Modesta G. Fernandez, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1956, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001. She is survived by her sons, Frank Fernandez and wife, Martha and José (Joe) Fernandez, Jr, all of Denver, CO; daughters, Tillie Sanchez and husband, Louis and Consuelo Edmister and husband, Richard, all of Albuquerque, and Lorraine Sanchez and husband, Dennis of Taos; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe E. Garcia and wife, Raquel of Pueblo, CO, Ernestino Garcia of California, and Ray Garcia and wife, Betty of Taos; sisters, Viola Fernandez and husband, Juan, Virginia Sanchez and husband, Luby, and Angelina Canales and husband, Richard, all of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, José (Joe) T. Fernandez on March 27, 2000; brother, Paul Garcia; and grandson, Carlos Sanchez. Mrs. Fernandez was a founding member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited Sunday, June 3, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 4, 2001, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father Domingo Gumpal, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Fernandez, Pablo Fernandez, Phillip Fernandez, Jesse Romero, Raul Sanchez, and Craig Ferguson. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Sunday, June 3, 2001, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Kathleen (Gray) Hume died May 12, 2001 at the family home in Albuquerque after an extended illness. She was born in Socorro, NM on October 13, 1943. Kathleen was preceded in death by her son, Robert; her father, Bainard Gray; and her brothers, Glen, Bainard Jr., Neil, and Jack. She is survived by her mother, Jessie Harris Gray of Albuquerque; husband, Robert Sr.; son, Phillip of Albuquerque; brother, Gordon of Abilene, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Kathleen graduated from New Mexico State University and received her MLS from the University of Illinois. Kathleen worked as a librarian at the University of Albuquerque and as a medical librarian at Presbyterian Hospital Systems. She was active in Democratic politics and served as Secretary of the Bernalillo Democratic Party. Cremation has occurred. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001 at the Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School, 6811 Taylor Ranch Dr. NW. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to planned Parenthood or the Albuquerque Public Library System.
Mrs. Maria G. Jaramillo (Abeyta), 84, a resident of Albuquerque passed away at home with her loved ones at her side on May 31, 2001. Mrs. Jaramillo is survived by her six children, Fidel Abeyta, Deacon Santos Abeyta and wife, Viola, Beatrice Hill and husband, Kenneth, Alfred Abeyta and wife, Irene, Evangeline Webster and husband, Webb and Edwina Pavelko; her step-sister, Julia Ulibarri; her brother, Justiniano Garcia and wife, Chena; her step-children, Raymond, Orlando, Adam, Albert, Eva, Dorothy and Arthur; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 17 great-step-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Jaramillo was a member of the Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart League, the Cursillista's and the Holy Family Choir for many years. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 3:30 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday morning in the Holy Family Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Gino Correa. Interment will follow in the Abyetas Cemetery in Abyetas, NM. Pallbearers will be Edwin Abeyta, Isaac Abeyta, Alicia Gutierrez, Nicole Abeyta, Jeffrey Webster and Scott Pavelko. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Lucero, Toby Abeyta, Randy Abeyta, Albert Jaramillo, Orlando Moya and Paul Trujillo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.
Walter Frank Kijek, a longtime resident of Albuquerque peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2001. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Frances Kijek; three daughters, Casilda Hughes, Veronica C. Gallegos and husband; Ruben Gallegos, Sandra Kijek-Schult and husband; Allen; and one son, Michael Kijek, all from Albuquerque. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Robert, Joey, Timmie and Jimmie Hughes, Catherine, Ramon and Ruben Gallegos and Britney Regenold; his sister, Steffie Galleti of Moosic, PA is his only surviving sibling. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Walter was born on January 17, 1932, in Duryea, PA. He was eighteen years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a weather communication specialist. His career in the Air Force took him to North Africa, Virginia, Texas, Alaska Taiwan, Turkey and Germany. After serving twenty years, he retired in 1973. He later went to work for the Department of Energy of Albuquerque. He retired from the D.O.E. after working there for twenty years. A graveside service will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it was his wish that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or call 1-800-822-6344. The family requests that any donation be made in his name and memory. Lord Jesus, when I put my hand in yours the journey is easy and sure that my destiny is eternal life.
Michael Shannon Luce, 37, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 27, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Acre-Luce; mother, Patricia Layden; father, Donald Luce; brother, Gary Don Luce; sisters, Kellie Christine Marlow, her husband, Steve and their two children, as well as Christina Dawn Luce; maternal grandmother, Muriel Turley and family; paternal grandmother, Kathryn McGee and husband, Dick; paternal grandfather, Arthur Joseph Lynch, Jr. and wife, Betty; foster parents, John and Chris Haaland; stepfather, Thomas Layden III; five nieces; three nephews; aunt and uncle, Frances and Hank Wood and their children, Susie and Jerry Wood; uncle, Art Lynch; and aunt, Lamyra Huddleston and family. Cremation has taken place and Private Family Services will be held.
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Services for Jerry Martinez will be celebrated today at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Church at 9:00 a.m. with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Martinez, Ronald Maes, Peter Acuna, Tony Cuellar, Mike Cuellar and Randy Hults. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Martinez Jr., Lawrence Griego, Frank Chavez, Jack McLean & Desiree Martinez. Direct Services in charge of arrangements, 2919 4th St NW.
Mass of Christian Burial for Carlos A. Pichardo will be celebrated Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with final viewing at the church after 7:30 a.m. Father Manuel VIera, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
Jennie R. Sanchez, 76, a long time resident of El Cerro, New Mexico died peacefully on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 in Hoonah, Alaska, surrounded by her loving daughter, son, and husband, Camilio Sanchez. She was a member of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Valencia, NM and a member of the Sacred Heart League. She is survived by her husband, of 62 years, Camilio A. Sanchez; daughter, Jennie Garcia and husband, Greg of Hoonah, Alaska; and six
sons, Robert of Arkansas, Manuel and wife, Norma of Beeville, Texas, Raymond and wife, Carol of Virginia, Dennis and wife, Cathy of Albuquerque, Steve and wife, Magdalen of Adelino, NM, and Chris and wife, Barbara of Anchorage, Alaska. She leaves behind 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Camilio Jr. in 1968. Funeral Services for Mrs. Sanchez will be held on Monday, June 4, 2001 at St. Edwins Catholic Church, 1205 Barcelona Rd in Albuquerque, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. A Rosary for Mrs. Sanchez will be recited on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. at St. Edwins Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St.
Webb Snipes, 76, a life long resident of NM, died at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Joy Snipes of Lemitar, NM; sons, Perry Snipes and wife, Norma, Les Snipes and wife, Cheri, all of Albuquerque, NM; step daughter, Brenda Ray and husband, Garland; stepson, Kent Gray and wife, Shirley, of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Donovan, Brent, Jodi, James and Shalene; four step-grandchildren, Jason, Mathew, Natasha and Breanna; four great-grandchildren, Dawson, Peri Jo, Deric and Tanner; and sister, Nannie Ruth Claunch. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nanny Snipes and by his first wife, Ora Lee Snipes. Mr. Snipes was a member of Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship, Cowboys for Christ and attended First Assembly of God of Polvadera. He was retired from the horse and trailer business and farmed the last years of his life. Mr. Snipes was loved by his family and friends and all will miss him very dearly. Services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at Valley Christian Church, 2850 Gun Club Road, SW, with Reverend Kent Gray and Reverend David Eggers officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Eddie Gutierrez, Dick Ritter, Blaine Muncy, Roy Stidham, Duane Gibson and Joe Daley. Honorary pallbearers will be Leo Rizzo, Archie Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Roy Gates, Clem Dickson and Bill Owens. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
Ruth Pryor Swanson, 94, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her daughter, Janis and husband, Kent Buckingham; granddaughter, Kenia Metzner and husband, Peter, great-grandchildren, Kellie Metzner, Scott Metzner, Jennifer Buckingham, Brooke Haack and husband, Scott, and great-great granddaughter, Peyton Haack. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Swanson and grandson, Kent Buckingham, Jr., and wife, Susan. Ruth was a renowned Chicago ballerina, having been premiere danseuse of the Chicago Civic Opera Company in the 1930's when Chicago was the ballet center for the United States. After her retirement, dance critic Ann Barzel wrote of her: "She was a golden-haired wisp of a ballet girl when she first stopped the show many yeas ago, and that show was Grand Opera. That was Turh Pryor, and her performance in "Dance of the Hors" in the opera "La Giocanda" so enchanted the opera goers that they set up a great clamor for her to take bow after bow after bow, while the prima donna and tenor waited." Later, Ballet Master Laurent Novikoff, one-time partner of Anna Pavlova, staged the ballet "Swan Lake" with Ruth being the first American ballerina to dance as the Swan Queen. This was the initial production of the Tschaikovsky ballet some years before the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo made 'Swan Lake' synonymous with ballet, world-wide. The Newberry Library in Chicago requested and received Ruth's scrapbook and mementos of her life as a ballerina to incorporate in their history of the Chicago Civic Opera Ballet Company. Ruth later moved to Cleveland, OH where she owned and directed the Ballet Theater Dance School for 25 years, during which time she assisted in forming the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio Ballet Companies. She retired from her 50-year dance career and with her husband moved to Albuquerque in 1977 to be near her daughter. Ruth was an honorary Life Member of the Chicago Dancemasters Association and leaves a wonderful legacy of dance history. Her family and friends will miss their "Mama Ruth", and thank the Lord for the many years they had with her. She was a joy. Rosary will be recited Monday, June 4, 2001, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Sophie Gurule reciting. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday, June 5, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Lomas at Tennessee, with Father Michael Cimino, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monday, June 4, 2001, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cyndie L. Tafoya, 42, a life long resident of Albuquerque passed away May 31, 2001. She was born September 5, 1958. She is survived by her husband, Tony Tafoya; son, Jonathan Guiney; daughter, Jolie Tafoya; parents, John and Ann Guiney all of Albuquerque; two sisters-Carol Brusca of Albuquerque and Gretchen and husband, Dr. Douglas Slaughter of NY, NY; two brothers, John Guiney and wife, Andrea of Chandler, AZ and Laurence Guiney and wife, Jo of Albuquerque; one grandchild-Connor Guiney of Albuquerque; two nephews- Giovanni Brusca and Christian Guiney of Albuquerque; one niece, Erin Guiney of Chandler, AZ also by numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be at the First Congregational Church 2801 Lomas Blvd NE at 2:00 pm Saturday June 2, 2001 with Randy Deckwirth officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cyndie Tafoya Memorial Fund in c/o Escuela Del Sol Montessori 1114 7th St. NW. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE is in charge of arrangements.
IDA C. ALDERETE, 71, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Wednesday at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. She was born May 7, 1930, to Cecilio Lucero and Frances Aguerro Lucero in Las Vegas. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John E. Alderete; and sister, Maria Lucero. She is survived by her children David Alderete and wife Marsha of Albuquerque, Frances Aguilar and husband Alfonso of Santa Fe, John Alderete Jr. and wife Sue of San Antonio, Texas, Enrique Alderete and wife Sylvia of Dayton, Ohio, Edward Alderete and wife Rachel of Temple, Texas, Lawrence Alderete and wife Senaida of Albuquerque, and Sally Flores and husband Steve of Las Vegas; brothers and sisters Tony Lucero and wife Della of California, Leroy Lucero and wife Frances of La Junta, Colo., Augustine Lucero and wife Adelina of Cañoncito, Cecilio Lucero Jr. and wife Eloisa of Las Vegas, Eusebio Lucero and wife Becky of Denver, Ruby Torres and husband Alejandro of San Luis, Colo., and Lorraine Gutierrez of Las Vegas; grandchildren John Alderete III, Andrew Alderete, Daniel Aguilar, Marcos Aguilar, Lawrence Alderete, Sophia Alderete, Sarah Flores, Estevan Flores, Sebastian Flores, Tina Alderete, Mark Alderete, Michael Alderete, Christopher David Alderete, and Adam Castillo; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Jose Cemetery. Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas.
JEAN BREDE, 78, of Los Alamos died Wednesday. She was a registered nurse having worked at the Kennewick General Hospital in Kennewick, Wash. She retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory, where she worked as a technician in TA-55. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Brede; and her parents. She is survived by her son, Richard K. Brede and wife Maggie of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Clifford J. Black of Lancaster, Va.; special friends Mary Katherine Warren, Lila Stewart of Rio Rancho, John and Katie Steinberg, Bee Ren, John and Katie Bridgewater, Bill and Lynn Olson, and Molly McKinnon, all of Los Alamos. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Association. DeVargas Funeral Home, Española.
MODESTA G. FERNANDEZ, 80, of Albuquerque died Tuesday. She was a founding member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, José 'Joe' T. Fernandez; brother, Paul Garcia; and grandson, Carlos Sanchez. She is survived by her sons Frank Fernandez and wife Martha, and José 'Joe' Fernandez Jr., all of Denver; daughters Tillie Sanchez and husband Louis, and Consuelo Edmister and husband Richard, all of Albuquerque, and Lorraine Sanchez and husband Dennis of Taos; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Joe E. Garcia and wife Raquel of Pueblo, Colo., Ernestino Garcia of California, and Ray Garcia and wife Betty of Taos; sisters Viola Fernandez and husband Juan, Virginia Sanchez and husband Luby, and Angelina Canales and husband Richard, all of California. Visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at French Mortuary in Albuquerque on Lomas Boulevard with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, Albuquerque.
BETTY 'BETSY' McINTOSH, 83, of El Rito died Tuesday in Los Lunas following a lengthy illness. She was born April 8, 1918, in La Chene, Quebec, Canada. She graduated from Bridgewater State Teachers College in Massachusetts in 1935. She was an educator from 1939 through 1983, from 1963 through 1970 she was director of the Eight Northern Pueblos Head Start program, from 1970 through 1982 she was an early childhood educator in Michigan and Kentucky and was a social worker for the State of Kentucky from 1982 through 1983. She established the El Rito Public Library, which was the recipient of the year 2000 New Mexico Piñon Quality Award. She was also a lay minister in the Norwell Methodist Church in Norwell, Ma. She was preceded in death by her husband, William P. McIntosh; and sisters Winifred Webster, and Audrey Marshall. She is survived by her daughters Toby Turner, and Robin Rohrer; sons David B. McIntosh and wife Lois, and William B. McIntosh and wife Kathy; niece, Candy Ball; nephew, Peter Webster; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Sandia Hospice, 4725 Indian School Road, Ste. 310, Albuquerque, NM 87110. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at the Unity Church of Santa Fe. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
FRANCISCA G. PACHECO, 97, of Ranchos de Taos died Friday. She was born Sept. 15, 1903, to Agapito and Avelina Gonzales in Ranchos de Taos. She was a member of the San Francisco de Asisi Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrosio Pacheco; and son, Frank Pacheco. She is survived by her children Rose Trujillo of Ranchos de Taos, Carol Maldonado of Albuquerque, Angelina Pacheco of Greeley, Colo., Gloria Lopez of Denver, Antonio 'Tony' Pacheco and wife Alice of Albuquerque, Clorinda Benavidez and husband Russ, and Leo Pacheco and wife Linda, all of Albuquerque; and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Sisneros LaFollette Family Funeral Service of Taos with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the San Francisco de Asisi Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. Burial will follow at the Pacheco Cemetery in Taos. Sisneros LaFollette Family Funeral Service, Taos.
