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ARMENTA -- ANDRE D. IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANDRE D. ARMENTA MAY 16, 1970 - JANUARY 6, 1994 CALLED TO HEAVEN ON THE FEAST DAY OF BLESSED ANDRE BESSETTE IN ONE OF THE STARS I SHALL BE LIVING IN ONE OF THEM I SHALL BE LAUGHING AND SO IT WILL BE AS IF ALL THE STARS WERE LAUGHING WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE SKY TONIGHT The LITTLE PRINCE ANTOINE de SAINT - EXUPERY 
Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
BECKER -- Francis Becker, 90, passed away on January 4, 2009. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192 Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
BOWEN -- Mahota R. Bowen, 86, a resident of Los Lunas, died Saturday, January 3, 2009. She was born November 10, 1922 in House, NM. She is survived by her son, Robert L. Caruthers; daughter, Betty C. McDaniel; grandson, Travis McDaniel; granddaughter, Angi and her son, Brandon; and brother, V.A. Robertson. At the age of five, the first of 24 nephews and nieces was born. There are many great-nephews and great-nieces, and many great-greats. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by her father, J.A. Robertson; mother, Estella B. Robertson; sisters, Edith R. Beevers, Alma R. Herber, Faye R. Wallace, Lois R. Findley and Algerene R. Krenkel; and brother, J.M. Robertson. On September 7, 1969, Mahota and Herbert J. Bowen were married. The family now includes Leland Bowen, Mary Nell B. Daughtrey, Herb's children; Bryan Bowen and Karen Bowen, Leland's children; Rachel and Kevin Daughtrey, Mary's children. She was also great-grandmother to the children of Bryan, Rachel and Kevin. Services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Monday, January 5, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Noon Day Ministries, 101 Broadway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Mahota at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
BROWN -- Norma Ann Brown, age 95, of Lodi, CA, passed away on December 25, 2008, She was born on December 27, 1912 in Flora Vista, New Mexico to Russell H. and Jessie Alonie (Hill) Howard. Norma came to California in 1948 with her husband and children, and they settled in Long Beach. She continued her education at Long Beach State, becoming a primary school teacher, and ultimately a Speech Therapist in the Compton School District. She moved to Lodi in 2000. Norma 's favorite pastimes were traveling, bridge, and she was an avid reader. She traveled across the U.S. and to many foreign countries. Her real joy was playing bridge with her friends and also duplicate bridge. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bernard Brown; son, Gary Gilbert Brown; grandson, Charlie Bernard Brown; her mother and father; three brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her son Donald J. Brown (Patti) of Grants Pass, OR; daughter Marion M. Horstmann (Herb) of Lodi, CA; grandchildren, Tore M. Maggio (Laurie) of Lodi, CA, Cheryl J. Figone of Stockton, CA, Charlene A. Patten (Pat) of Simi Valley, CA, Carl R. Maggio of Wilton, CA, Matthew W. Horstmann of Murrietta, CA, Tamera Mesman (Bruce) of Grants Pass, OR, Casandra Reed of Anaheim, CA, Ben Brown of Grants Pass, OR, Bonnie Brown of Grants Pass, OR, and Jenny Davis (Bret) of Tigard, OR; also 22 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Norma lived a long and full life, and will be missed by her family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lodi, with Pastor Mark Price officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Norma's memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 701 S. Pleasant Ave, Lodi, CA 95240. Please sign the online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
CABASIER -- Juanita Rose Cabasier, age 76, was born July 31, 1932 in Carlinville, IL. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, January 4, 2009. Juanita worked as an Office Manager for a medical center, retiring after over 20 years of service. She will be remembered as a loving woman who was very active as a church greeter at Lighthouse Baptist Church, and prior to that, a greeter at Fellowship Baptist. Juanita will be fondly remembered for her love of travel, her great organizational skills and her outgoing personality. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cabasier; her parents, Glenn and Mildred Fluckey; her two daughters, Roselyn Kay and Gloria Jean and her sisters, Betty Mae and Sandra Jean. She is survived by her two sons, Frank Cabasier of Rio Rancho, NM, Philip Cabasier and wife Sharon of Bullhead City, AZ; three daughters, Mary Mleczko and husband Richard of Albuquerque, Theresa Cabasier of Albuquerque, Nancy Ellington and husband David of San Jose, CA; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other family members and numerous church family and friends who loved her and will miss her. Visitation and Services will be held at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 4001 12th St. NW, three blocks north of Candelaria, on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Dr. Larry E. Kennedy will officiate. Burial will then take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution, in Juanita's name, to the Lighthouse Baptist Church Building Fund, 4001 12th St. NW, ABQ, NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ 505-343-8008. Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
FERNANDEZ -- Wenceslao (Phil) Fernandez, age 89, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, and brother, passed away, Tuesday, December 30, 2008. Services will be conducted in Santa Fe, NM. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com For Service information, please contact the entrusted Funeral Home: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160 Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
JARAMILLO -- Ernesto Jaramillo, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, age 80, went to rest peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Ernesto was born April 22, 1928 in Juan Tomas, NM. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and worked in concrete construction industry for many years. He enjoyed hunting, singing, playing his guitar in the church choir, making puzzles, and playing cards. Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents, Abenicio and Anna Maria Jaramillo; brother Manuel; two sisters, Eduwigen and Teresita. He is survived by his wife, Emilia of 62 years; children, Elba and husband, Joe, Deluvina and husband, Acasio, Corina and husband, Melcor, Rudy and wife, Sophie, Annie and husband, Elias, Marylou, Gloria and husband, Guadalupe, and David; twenty-five grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carlos and wife, Carmelita, Luis and wife, Marcella; sister, Reyes and husband, Anselmo. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends who loved him and will miss him. A Rosary will be recited at San Ignacio Parish Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Communion Service will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. also at San Ignacio Parish, 1300 Walter, NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 343-8008. Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
LUJAN -- Theodore Lujan, 73, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on January 3, 2009. Mr. Lujan is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mrs. Marie Yvonne Lujan; his children, Patrick Lujan, Jerald Lujan and wife, Sandy, and Charlotte Viola Lujan-Lovato and husband, Victor; his sisters, Rachel Silva, Erlinda Ortiz and husband, Tony, Elvira Dietz and husband, Art, and Theresa Lujan and husband, Tony; grandchildren, Amber, Jason, Joshua, Adelina, Francisco and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Antonio, Santiago and MariaElena; and a large extended family of brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Lujan was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Dolores Lujan; his brothers, Juan, Andres, Castulo, Tobias and Bonifacio. Mr. Lujan was a member of the Catholic Church; a member of the Knights of Columbus, third degree; Moose Lodge life member; and Fraternal Order of Police life member. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. by Gabriella Nieto. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joshua Lujan-Lovato, Francisco Lujan-Lovato, Ronnie Turrietta, Carlos Turrietta, Phillip Turrietta, and Richard Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Baca, David Chavez, and Michael Lujan. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
MARSHALL -- Phyllis Darlene Buske Marshall, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2009. Phyllis was born on February 15, 1937 in Rochester, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Inez Buske, brothers Richard Buske and William Buske, and sister Janet Mathews. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Robert Marshall; children, Michelle Snow and husband Jim, and David Marshall; two grandchildren Taylor and Jeremy Snow, all of Albuquerque, NM; sister Barbara Stuve and husband Bob, brother Don Buske and wife Kay all of Rochester, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Margaret Powell and husband George of Clovis, NM, and Maxine Dinwiddie and husband George of Reno, NV. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 2:00 p.m., at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo N.E. (505) 323-9000. Published on: Tue January 06, 2009
MATA -- Isabel E. Mata, was called by the Lord to go to Heaven on January 4, 2009. She was born in Torreon, New Mexico on November 7, 1945. She is survived by her husband Miguel Mata; and her daughter Juana Mata; two brothers; six sisters; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She will be dearly missed. Rosary will be on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Mass will be on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. also at Queen of Heaven. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Services are entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 505-243-5222 Published on: Tue January 06, 2009