Luther Frank Martinez Sr., 84, loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1933, died Saturday, May 6, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cordelia Lily S. Martinez of the family home; sons, Luther F. Martinez Jr. and wife, Alice of Albuquerque, Lavern E. Martinez and wife, Francie of Denver, CO, LeRoy D. Martinez and wife, Ines of Mission Viejo, CA and Lemuel L. Martinez of Bernalillo; daughter, Linda G. Alvarado and husband, Robert of Denver, CO; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, David S. Martinez and wife, Virginia of Independence, MO; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence L. Martinez. Mr. Martinez was employed by Sandia National Laboratories for 25 years and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, auto mechanics, remodeling, and was a fan of the Colorado Rockies and the New Mexico Lobos. He was a WWII Army Veteran of the South Pacific, earning a Purple Heart. He was a Member/Deacon of Hoffmantown Baptist Church, East Mesa Civitans, and VFW Post #401. Services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, 8888 Harper Blvd. NE, with Pastor Ken Moore and Pastor Boyd Morerod officiating. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Luther F. Martinez Jr., Lavern Martinez, LeRoy Martinez, Lemuel L. Martinez, Joe Martinez, Ralph Martinez, and Robert Alvarado. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Tuesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Pilar Martinez Jr., 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on May 7, 2000. Mr. Martinez was the beloved husband of 39 years to Mrs. Betty Martinez. He is also survived by three daughters, Louise Romero and husband, David, Yvette Martinez and Diane Martinez; one son, Gerald Anthony Martinez and wife, Rose; one sister, Fita Sanchez and husband, Eddie; two brothers, Phil Martinez and wife, Priscilla and Eppie Martinez; four grandchildren, Felicia, Savannah, Amanda and Bernadette; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Martinez was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Victory Love Fellowship Church, 7201 Central NW, with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Pastor Jack Connor officiating. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. with Military Honors. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Patrick Mathews died Sunday in Albuquerque at the age of 34. Patrick was born in Glenwood Springs, CO and had been a resident of Albuquerque for 20 years. He graduated from Rio Grande High School in 1983. He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Mathews; grandparents, Barney and Irene Romero; and brother, Gilbert Urban. Patrick is survived by his mother, Lorraine Aragon; brothers, Tom Urban and Russell Urban, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Charmaine Mathews and Christina Aragon of Denver, CO, LaVonne Urban of Norfolk, VA, and Renee, Patricia and Lisa Mathews of Glenwood Springs, CO; and caregiver, Randy Valdez. Funeral services for Patrick will be held on Wednesday at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Fresquez, Max Gurule, Bernabe Romero, Rick Valdez, Paul Starkovick and Pete Valdez. Honorary pallbearer will be Henry Mora. Visitation for Patrick will be held on Tuesday, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., in the mortuary chapel. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:30 p.m., at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
George Miller Matlack, a Los Alamos resident for 51 years, died on Sunday, May 7, 2000. He was born June 14, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Penn., a twin son of Mildred Miller and Allyn Wolcott Matlack. He attended schools in Steubenville, Ohio, until 1935, when he and his brother, David, moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they attended and graduated from East High School in 1939. George graduated from Grinnell College in 1943 with an A.B. degree, then earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the State University of Iowa in 1949. While at Grinnell he met Meredith Madsen; they married in 1943 and had four children. He joined the Iowa Geological Survey as principal chemist in 1943, and worked there until he entered graduate school in 1946. Upon completion of his Ph.D. in 1949, he joined the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory's Analytical Chemistry Group, where he remained until his retirement in 1990. He continued to work with that group as Senior Advisor until 1994. During his career at the laboratory, his contributions were focused on the measurement of actinide elements including plutonium, americium, uranium and other heavy radioactive elements. A recognized authority on plutonium, he served as leader of a project to measure plutonium-238 in heat sources for use in artificial hearts. He also participated in the design and testing of a device to measure the uranium content of large quantities of fuel elements, which he presented at a symposium sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. In recent years, he served as advisor for an archeological dig, working on detecting fossilized dinosaur bones by measuring their natural uranium content. He was a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Professional memberships included the American Chemical Society, American Nuclear Society, New York Academy of Sciences and Iowa Academy of Sciences. A longtime member of the United Church, George joined Trinity-on-the- Hill Episcopal Church in 1998. He was a Master Mason at Pajarito Lodge #66 AF&AM, and a member of Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star. George took great pleasure in hiking, photography, fly fishing, fly tying, and all kinds of music. He was a member of The Four Fifths folk music group, Los Alamos Choral Society and Los Alamos Sinfonietta. His resonant baritone voice graced the United Church choir for many years. He also participated in Los Alamos Light Opera and the Don Juan Playhouse Group. A widely respected curmudgeon, he was known for his gentle ways of helping resolve difficult situations among people. Preceded in death by his youngest son, Allyn, he is survived by his beloved wife, Meredith; children, Nancy Williams of Logan, Utah, Christine Ward, Blooming Prairie, Minn., and Martin, Cedar Crest, New Mexico; his brother, David Wolcott Matlack of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Elisabeth, Johannah, Patrick, Anna, Jeremy and Nicholas; and great-grandchildren, Luke, Ruth, Ian, Kade and William Allyn. A Memorial service will be held at Trinity-on-the-Hill Episcopal Church on Friday, May 12th, at 11:00 a.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Inc., 116 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Frances D. Rodriguez will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Manuel Viera, Celebrant. Disposition of cremains will take place at Mt. Calvary following the Mass. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Esther Sandoval died Saturday in Albuquerque at the age of 72. Mrs. Sandoval was preceded in death by her sister, Margarita Jaramillo. She is survived by her son, David Sandoval and wife, Maria; daughters, Mary Armijo and Jennie Charrette; brother, Joe J. Jaramillo; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Sandoval will be held on Wednesday at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sandoval, Joe Jaramillo, Santino Armijo, Juan Gonzales, David Gallegos, David Leyva, David Cabrera and Orlando Gomez. A Rosary for Mrs. Sandoval will be recited on Tuesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at the San Felipe Church. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Denise "Dee Dee" Warchol, 39, a resident of Albuquerque, died following surgery on Friday, May 5, 2000. She was born in Tucson and had lived in Albuquerque since 1997. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Joe Warchol. He was her soul mate and best friend, just as she was his. She is also survived by sons, Evan Brown and Kristofer Mortensen and daughter, Alex Mortensen of Albuquerque; father, Dennis Mortensen of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Craig Mortensen and wife, Lynne of Phoenix, AZ, Michael Mortensen and wife, Susan, Ben Mortensen of Tucson, AZ; "adopted" sister, Anita Vasquez of Phoenix, AZ; four nieces and three nephews; uncle and aunt, James and Jeannine Nunez of Tucson, AZ. Dee Dee will be remembered as a loving, cherished and devoted wife, mother and friend. She was a gentle person and a friend to all whom she touched. She enjoyed being active in her children's lives. She loved flowers, quilting and sewing. Dee Dee left us very suddenly and unexpectedly, carried in the arms of angels and laid to rest in God's hands. A service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Lomas, Monday, May 8, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bowyer Lee Wolfe, 74, longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 7, 2000. He is survived by his children, Randall, Lloyd, Kim, Bowyer Jr., Milo, Warren and James Wolfe, John Hubbell and Sandie Hubbell Nicodemus; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bowyer served honorably in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. We thank God for the many year He gave us our father. Bowyer was loved by his family, and will be remembered and greatly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements were provided by Metropolitan Direct Burial and Cremation Center, Inc., 729 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, 256-9400. www.AlbuquerqueNM.com
MANUELITA FERNANDEZ, 81, of Taos died Friday. She is preceded in death by her husband, Onesimo Fernandez; and daughter, Gloria Cordova. She is survived by her children, Rosabel Valerio and husband Cruz of Talpa; Marcella Sanchez and husband, Emilio, of Taos; Erminda Elias and husband, Art, of Sacramento, Calif.; Joe O. Fernandez and wife, Celia, of Santa Fe; Armando Fernandez of Taos; Jake Fernandez and wife, Jenny, of Denver; Novella Lopez of Sacramento, Calif.; Frances Mondragon; Vicente O. Fernandez and wife, Maryann, of Taos; Virginia Rivera and husband, Ray; Rolando Fernandez; Olcides Gutierrez and husband, Anthony, of Taos; Roberta Archibald of Salt Lake City; Frances McAdams and husband, Kevin, of Placitas; and Anthony Fernandez of Taos; 46 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Patricio Vigil and wife, Dora; Tim Vigil and wife, Chiyoko; and Luis Vigil; and sisters, Victoriana Martinez and husband; Eusevio, and Dolores Mondragon and husband, Ernest. Services have been held. Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
KATHRINE BUTLER WHITE FRANCIS, 76, of Los Alamos died Saturday. She worked 22 years in purchasing for Zia Co. She is survived by her husband, William C. Francis; son, Michael Ragsdale and wife Catherine; and grandson, Thomas, all of Los Alamos; a sister; two nieces and a nephew. A memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Los Alamos. In lieu of flowers, she has requested donations to St. Judes Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or a favorite charity. McGee Memorial Chapel Mortuary.
JOSEPH ANTHONY HICE, 32, of Velarde died unexpectedly on Monday. He was employed by Public Service Co. of New Mexico. He is preceded in death by a brother, Tim Hice. He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Hice of Velarde; son, Joseph Hice Jr. of Velarde; mother, Berlinda Hice; father, Jim Hice of Espaņola; three brothers, Mark Hice and wife Michelle of Velarde, Richard Hice and wife Veronica of Lyden, and Anthony Hice of Velarde; maternal grandmother, Marina Martinez of Velarde; girlfriend, Becky Quiroz of Hernandez; special friends, Larry Vigil of Velarde, Jeff Moya of Chili, Leon Martinez of Velarde, Johnny Garcia of Hernandez and Maria Vigil; and many other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Velarde. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the same church, with interment to follow at the Velarde Catholic Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home.
J. MANUEL MAES, 86, of Santa Cruz died Saturday. He was born in Alamosa, Colo., and attended elementary school there before moving to the Espaņola Valley. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School and from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colo., with a bachelor's degree. He received a master's degree from New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, N.M., and did more graduate work at the University of New Mexico. He began his teaching career at Santa Cruz High School while it was a parochial school. He served four years in Europe as a U.S. Army Air Corps meteorologist during World War II. He later spent six months as a civilian establishing air bases in Spain. Afterward, he resumed his career in educaiton and became principal at Santa Cruz, John F. Kennedy and Cuba Junior high schools until his retirement. He was a member of the National Education Association, the New Mexico Education Association and National Association of Secondary School Principals. He was also a member of the Santa Cruz Holy Family Society. He enjoy baseball, basketball and particulary enjoyed ice skating. He was also a mason and a gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Carmelita Maez; and brother, Guillermo Maes. He is survived by his children, Manuel R. Maes of Fairview; George, Matthew and Alfred Maes of Santa Cruz; Eddie Maes and wife, Edna, of Pojoaque; Carmen Gonzales and husband, Rudy, of Santa Cruz, the Rev. Clarence Maes of St. Anne's Parish, Santa Fe; and Anthony Maes of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Damon Paul Maes, Chris R. Maes, Yvonne, Arthur and Jerome Quintana, Alicia Gonzales and Ramona Salazar; and three great-grandchildren, Desiree Quintana, Benito Maestas Jr. and Raylynn Quintana and one due in May. A rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. today at Santa Cruz de la Caņada. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Caņada. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home.
ANTONIO J. 'TONY' MONTOYA, 77, of El Rancho died Saturday. He was born June 1, 1922, at San Ildefonso. He was married Oct. 15, 1945, in Santa Cruz to Agnes Herrera. He graduated in 1940 from Pojoaque High School and joined the U.S. Army, where he served with the 19th Combat Engineers of II Corps, 5th Army. He was captured by the German Army at Kasserine Pass, Tunisia, and spent 27 months as a prisoner of war in north Germany before his liberation May 3, 1945. He retired in 1989 from Los Alamos National Laboratory after 35 years service. He was a member of the American Ex-POW Organization and a Purple Heart recipient. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Montoya Ulibarri; great-granddaughter, Jade Smith; mother, Magdalena Montoya; and grandparents, Jose Elfego and Tiburcia Montoya. He is survived by his wife; sons, Anthony Montoya and wife Vickie, and Robert Montoya and wife Brenda; daughters, Kristine Smith and husband Mike, Barbara Wiliams and husband Chris, Carla Jacquez and friend Jerry Freer, Roberta Martinez and husband Al, all of El Rancho, Kathleen Burns and husband Sean of San Antonio, Texas; son-in-law, Larry Ulibarri; former son-in-law, Benito Jacquez of El Rancho; granddaughters, Jasmine W. Lopez and husband Eric of Albuquerque, Inessa and Ashley Williams, Brandi and Alexis Martinez, Natalie Montoya and Aspen Montoya of El Rancho; grandsons, Michael Smith of Seattle, Adam and Nicholas Montoya, Edward Jacquez, Eric and Zachary Ulibarri, all of El Rancho, Ryan Montoya and Joshua Pell of El Rancho, and Austin and Dakotah Lopez of Albuquerque; great-granddaughter, Aolani Martinez of El Rancho; and special caregiver, Maria Theresa Gutierrez of Espaņola. Visitation will be 6 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Pojoaque. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home.
ANNIE LEE PETERSON of Pinckard, Ala., died Sunday in Santa Fe. She was the daughter of Edward and Ursula Gissendanner. She attended Alabama schools and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 1931. She later taught school in southwest Alabama. She married Alfred J. Peterson in 1942 and moved to New York City, where she lived until 1980. She worked for a number of organizations, including the New York City Mayor's Office. She was a deaconess of Calvary Baptist Church, a prayer secretary and manager of the Baptist Home for the Aged. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Study Club of Midland, Ala. She was a talented musician and played the piano and organ for many years in New York City missions. She is survived by nephews, Edward Arthur of Santa Fe and Robert Stenstrom of Atlanta; niece, Ruby Harley of Sanford, Fla.; and several greatnieces and greatnephews. She will be buried in Alabama. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions in her name be given to Calvary Baptist Church, 123 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service.
PEDRO A. RIVERA, 99, of Taos died Saturday at the Taos Living Center. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Taos, with burial at Caņon Cemetery. Lujan Funeral Home.
Raymond W. Alt, age 79, passed away Sunday morning, May 6, 2001 at his home in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife, Helen Alt of Albuquerque; one son, Roger and his wife, Sharon Alt of Albuquerque. Raymond was born in New Jersey and moved to Albuquerque in 1956. He was an officer and detective with the Albuquerque Police Department from 1957 to 1980. He led a local band, "The Lamplighters" from 1962 to 1986. He served as secretary of the musicians union Local # 618. He was a member of Temple Lodge # 6 A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Shriners Crippled Children's Transportation Fund, 6600 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2001 with the Chaplin Paul Gleason officiating, in the Chapel of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rudolfo (Rudy) Armijo Jr. will be held on Wednesday at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church where the Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
Sharon Barker, age 92, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001 in Albuquerque. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Moore officiating in the Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Mary W. Briault died at her home in Santa Fe on Sunday, May 6, 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Nanon Gowin; grandson, Robert and son-in-law Barry, of San Diego; her aunt, Vivian Prock; her sister-in-law, Nitia Worley; her nephews, Dale and Byron Worley; the Briault family in France; her dear friend, Laura Warren, and many other friends. Mary was born in Chicago, graduated from Harvard University in Philosophy, received a graduate fellowship in English at the University of Iowa, and received her teacher certification at Northeastern University. She lived in France for 12 years, where she was a senior editor for a Parisian publishing house. She later had a long teaching career in the Chicago area, moving to Corrales in 1976. There, Mary was co-founder and chef of the Corrales Inn Restaurant, and designed and operated the Corrales Inn Bed and Breakfast, realizing one of her lifelong passions. Mary's cooking brought joy and satisfaction to her, and was enjoyed by others as an exquisite expression of her love. Mary retired and moved to Santa Fe in 1995 where she volunteered, teaching English as a second language, pursued her lifelong love of reading, tended her garden and traveled extensively. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2001 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe Funeral Options & Memorial Gardens, 417 East Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM. 989-7032. The family requests that those who wish to honor Mary make donations to The Hospice Center of Santa Fe, and to her chosen charities, Amnesty International, Oxfam, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Lola Dolores Carr entered the church triumphant on Friday, May 4, 2001, following an extended illness. She was born in Indiana on April 19, 1933, to Alton and Ida Ann (Matthews) Carr, who preceded her in death in addition to a sister, Barbara Ann. She graduated from Silver Creek High School in Sellersburg, IN. as Salutatorian of her class in 1951, and was an active member of Speed Memorial Church for many years. She married Donald G. Kempf in September 1951 and together they raised two sons, Richard Alton Kempf of Franklin, TN. and Donald Paul Kempf of Clarksville, TN. In 1979, "Dolores" moved to Albuquerque, NM and in 1985, she married her second husband, Alfred L. Synoground. He preceded her in death in 1991. She retired from her career as a legal secretary in 1992 after having worked more than forty years in that profession. Close personal friends from Albuquerque are Patsy Noel and Pat McCutcheon. In 1995, she moved to Franklin, TN because of health concerns and to be closer to her children. She was known to many for her youthful spirit and exuberant determination to get things done right and by her cane, which she decorated for each season and holiday of the year. In addition to her sons, she is survived by a sister, Jane Chase of Lancaster, TX; two daughters-in-law, Linda Kempf and Anna Kempf; her grandchildren, David, Kevin, Amelia, Timothy, Rachel Kempf, Angela Begley and Laura Bolden. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 908 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, TN on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. She has requested memorial gifts be given in lieu of flowers to St. Andrew Lutheran Church or Graceworks of Franklin, TN.
Mrs. Christina G. Chavez, 62, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 7, 2001. Mrs.Chavez is the beloved wife of 45 years to Mr. Tommy Chavez Sr. She is also survived by three daughters, Yvonne Velasquez and husband Juan, Deborah Chavez-Legnon and husband Michael and Charlene Chavez and husband, Kenneth Antoszek; two sons, Tommy Chavez Jr. and wife, Hope, Dennis Chavez and wife, Monica Romero-Chavez; six grandchildren, Ernest (Charlie), Anthony, Carlos, Monique, Denise Christina and Rebekah; two sisters, Annie Cordova and husband, Vivian and Josa Vigil and husband, Johnny; three brothers, Ruben Garcia and wife, Lucy, Timo Garica and wife, Maria and David Garcia and wife, Maryann; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Lucy Carrasco, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Gene, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Juan Velasquez, Michael Legnon, Kenneth Antoszek, Ernest (Charlie) Barela, Anthony Chavez and Carlos Vezasquez. Honorary will be, Sat Baca, Joseph Vigil and Jaime Mora. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors RD SW in charge of the arrangements.
George L. Dingman, Sr., 86, resident of Albuquerque since 1945 passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2001. He is survived by his children, George L. Dingman Jr. and wife, Myrna of Albuquerque, NM, Charles E. Dingman and wife, Lynn of Greenbelt, MD, and Amy Dingman of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren, Christopher Dingman of Greenbelt, MD, Paul Dingman, Jacob Hodshire, Andrea, Celestina, Joshua, and Leah Garrison all of Albuquerque, NM; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Cordova and Jazmaine Charrette both of Albuquerque, NM. George was preceded in death by his wife, Florence on January 8, 1999. He was a member of the Zia Roamers Chapter of the Good Sam Club; NM Society of Mayflower Descendants; NM State S.A.R.; Albuquerque Chapter S.A.R.; NM Huguenot Society; The Pilgrim John Howland Society; and was a member of the Highland Baptist Church. Friends may visit Wednesday, May 9, 2001 from 4-7 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE with Rev. Winfred Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be given to Highland Baptist Church Memorial Fund. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Dalton H. Douglas, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Services are pending and will be announced. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
