CLASS OBITUARIES
Mary H. (BAIZE) McLean December 23, 1943 - March 22, 2009
Mary H. (BAIZE) McLean passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born December 23, 1943 in Dallas, TX to Haynes and Mary Nell (Fergusson) Baize. Mary graduated from Highland High School and worked for Albuquerque Downs for twenty years. She was an avid reader and a longtime member of Northeast Albuquerque Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack McLean, sons, Scott and Jason McLean and her father. Mary is survived by her devoted children, Tim McLean, Kelly Kapela and husband Gordon Eye, Sandie Ethier and husband Nick, her mother Mary Nell Tarrant, grandchildren, Karen McLean, Rory Eye, Collin, Jack and Blake Ethier, great grand-child Leila Bell Simental, sisters, Brenda Cardwell and husband Wayne, Linda Peters and husband Don. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Carlisle Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Carlisle Chapel, to celebrate her life. Mary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188
Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com
Donald Joseph Roberts
DECEMBER 28, 1941 - JANUARY 6, 2009
Donald Joseph Roberts, 67, of Henderson, died Jan. 6, 2009. He was a retired licensed contractor and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his children, Jeff, Shawn, Brian, Brent and Lucinda. Visitation will be 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, with service following, at St.Andrews Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Drive, Boulder City, NV.
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From: Cindy Roberts ( Donald's Daughter)
I am writing to inform you of our fathers passing. Donald J. Roberts passed away on January 6, 2009.
I thank you for you work on the Highland School pages. Dad so very much enjoyed them and always sharing the happy memories he had in school with all of us. He spoke very fondly of you and
again I thank you for bringing the memories to the web so many can enjoy.
Dorothy Lipp "Dottie" Hiller
January 18, 1916 - September 30, 2008
Dorothy Lipp "Dottie" Hiller, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was a native New Mexican, born on January 18, 1916, in Roswell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russel D. Hiller, Jr. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Russel, III and wife, Ann, of Albuquerque and George and wife, Laura, of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren, Shelby Moody of Nashville, TN, Russel, IV of Albuquerque, Katie Renie of Cincinnati, OH and Allison Hiller of Richmond; and seven great-grandchildren. After graduating from Roswell High School, Dorothy moved to Albuquerque to attend the University of New Mexico from which she received her BA in 1936. She joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at UNM and was a member for 75 years. Dorothy joined the then new Immanuel Presbyterian Church in 1950 and served as a deaconess for many years. She taught biology at Highland High School for 23 years before retiring in 1978. Dorothy was a devoted fan of the UNM football and basketball teams and held season tickets for many years. In later years she was a world traveler and an active watercolor artist. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to generations of people in Albuquerque. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2008, 11:00 a.m., at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests scholarship donations to the UNM Foundation, 700 Lomas NE Suite 108, 87102, or the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Columbus, OH 43216. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
NANCY SHARON "SHERRI"
(PLATT) WILLIANSMarch 30, 1943 - September 1, 2008
Sherri (PLATT) Williams passed away on September 1 at home in Albuquerque after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born to Mary Margaret and John Charles Blissard on March 30, 1943, in Washington D.C. Sherri graduated in 1960 from Highland High School in Albuquerque, and from New Mexico State University in 1963 with a BA in Psychology.
Sherri met Bill Williams at a school mixer dance in 1960, they were married on February 16, 1963, and have been soul mates for over 45 years. A son, Bryan, was born on May 22, 1969, and currently lives in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
With Bill working for an oil company, several moves were made, so Sherri became pretty adept at being flexible both with family life and her work. Sherri settled on a career in Real Estate as a salesman and later as a Loan Officer and Mortgage Underwriter.
Most of Bill’s working career was spent in California. During two job assignments in Bakersfield, Sherri took up motorcycle riding, camping in the nearby mountains and bought a Corvette. While living in Ventura, Sherri and Bill went sailing with a neighbor and both fell in love with the ocean. Three sailboats later Sherri and Bill retired early and left Ventura harbor in February 1996 on a 44-foot sailboat on their great adventure. Sherri loved the ocean and meeting people from various countries they visited. This love affair lasted 12 years as they explored Mexico, the many countries in the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, the South Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal and back up the Pacific Ocean, completing their circumnavigation at Mazatlan, Mexico. About 2 years ago they bought a motor home and started land cruising -- no more tent camping!
Sherri was quiet and considerate and loved helping people. She laughed easily and often. We will miss her bright smile and cheerful personality.
Sherri is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Bryan; sisters: Jan Blackman and husband Jac; Charlene Baker and husband Bob; and numerous nieces and nephews. Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations is handling the cremation arrangements.
A memorial will be held at 12 pm on Sunday, September 14 at the High Desert Center For Spiritual Living, 5621 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations made to a charity of your choice.
Allen D. Krumm
June 2, 2008
Allen D. Krumm, former City Councilor and retired Principal, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away June 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Juyn C. Krumm; his daughter Kris Clark and husband Jean; son, Allen E. Krumm; step-sons, Robert H. Orr and wife Mary, Ross D. Orr, Randal M. Orr and fiancee Joyce; ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Judy Krumm. Allen was a WWII Veteran. He graduated with a Masters Degree from UNM.
He was Principal of Highland High School and Del Norte High Schools and was on the planning committee of La Cueva High School and was selected as their first principal.
He was elected to the first Albuquerque City Council in 1974, and served as Vice President from 1974 - 1977. Allen served as a board member and officer on many National and local educational and youth committees. Services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 10,000 Spain NE, Albuquerque, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 6th. Interment will be held Monday, June 9th at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Thursday, June 5th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers those who wish may contribute to Faith Lutheran Church. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400.
(Elvira M.) "Tiny" Vidano
July 28, 1920 - March 20, 2008 Tiny (Elvira M.) Vidano, died peacefully on March 20, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her home for 60 years. She was born July 28, 1920, the only child of Bernard Vidano of Joliet, Illinois and Erminia Ballotti of Sestola, Italy who predeceased her. Tiny, as she was known, obtained an undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and a Masters from the University of Michigan. She began her teaching career in 1942 teaching math and boys/girls physical education to 6th through 8th grades while obtaining her Masters Degree. She was the only woman coach out of 19 teams for the County tournaments! One of her most enjoyable years was teaching Phys. Ed. at the Illinois Soldier's & Sailor's Children's School in Normal, IL, Grades 1-8 where she also served as the critic teach for Illinois State University. It was 1948 when she came to New Mexico to serve as the Albuquerque Girl Scout Camp Director at the Jemez Mountain campgrounds and began teaching at Highland High School. She taught there until her retirement in 1980. She was instrumental in promoting and forming women's athletic organizations and tournaments in New Mexico such as the Girl's Athletic Association. Not accepting the theory of girl's athletics as secondary to boy's athletics or the lack of funding for them, she conducted a big City service project each year which earned all the money spent for travel and hosting Sports Days and events for women's athletics! She traveled all over the State to participate in these events in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Speed-A-Way. She also instituted Field Hockey competition in the City and State (Only Roswell and Santa Fe outside of Albuquerque). From 1955-57 her female students never lost a game in ANY SPORT ALL THREE YEARS! From 1961-67 her softball team never finished lower than 3rd in the State Meets and they won every year they participated retiring with a 1st place trophy and four consecutive titles. Her teams were undefeated in Hockey (from 1973-1978), Field Hockey (from 1974-75), and the Basketball team only lost one game (1974-75)! In 1960-61 she was awarded the Order of the Torch from the Highland High School Student Council for Leadership in Guidance & Scholarship. In 1967, The New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education & Recreation awarded her the Honor Award in recognition of the meritorious Service of Professor. She received the New Mexico International Women's Year Award in 1977 for outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in Athletics in the State of New Mexico. In 1979, she was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Illinois State University. She was an outstanding member of the Albuquerque Public School Physical Education Committee (1988) as well as the Albuquerque Association of Educational Retirees (1991) and was saluted as the Outstanding Retiree of the Albuquerque Public School system (1992). Until recently, she was a volunteer docent for school tours and home scholar tours at the Telephone Museum of New Mexico. Over one million-plus students and many dear friends revisit her from time to time and correspond regularly which stands as a testament to her caring and sharing attitude always bringing out the best in all who met her or who were taught by her. She will be missed by many friends, students, and colleagues. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix NE. Friends may visit on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel from 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Internment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Telephone Museum of New Mexico, PO Box 1892, Albuquerque, 87103, or a charity of your choice in her name.
(Obituary curiosity of the Albuquerque, Journal)
Larry W. Shulse
Larry W. Shulse, 63, a longtime resident of Alamogordo, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at his home. Mr. Shulse was born July 22, 1943 in Hannibal, Missouri to John Wallace and Donna Jean (Griffith) Shulse. His family moved to Albuquerque where he lived for many years. He graduated from Highland High School, then received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico in history and political science. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After starting his career in insurance, he moved to Alamogordo in 1975 and was a partner in Lynch & Shulse Insurance and Bonds. He has been active in community affairs and was a longtime member and former chairman of the Otero County Economic Development Council, a former chairman of the Committee of 50, and a member of St. Jude Mission. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Kathy Shulse of the family home; two sons, Jeffrey Shulse and his wife Tiffany of Houston, and David Shulse of Denver; a granddaughter Kathryn Elizabeth Shulse of Houston; his mother Donna Jean Shulse of Center, Missouri; a sister Linda Laird and her husband Alan of New London, Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. A vigil service was held conducted March 11th, at the Hamilton-O'Dell Chapel with the Rosary to be recited by the St. Jude Rosary Society. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Monday at at St. Jude Mission with Father Wayne D. Herpin, S.J. as celebrant. Cremation has taken place and private inurnment will be at a later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to their charity of choice.
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Maxine Goldberg
Maxine Goldberg, November 16, 1942 - January 27, 2007, 64, a resident of Albuquerque. She is survived by a brother, Harold Goldberg and wife, Gena of Albuquerque; sister, Arlene Ravel of San Jose, CA; sister, Orene Goldberg of Mill Valley, CA; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Maxine was born in Albuquerque on November 16, 1942. She attended Highland High School, graduating in 1960. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Marion Goldberg. Private burial has taken place at Fairview Cemetery.
John Michael LaTronico
JOHN MICHAEL LATRONICO, August 26, 1942 - January 14, 2007, Born in Longmont, CO and passed away January 14, 2007 in Dallas, TX. John served in the U.S. Air Force and was the owner of Ordinal Enterprise / Perfectech Company. A loving husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his wife, Keni LaTronico; son, Mike LaTronico; daughters, Tina Petty, Daphne Levenson and Dawn Myers; grandchildren, Philip and Marshall; best furry friend, Raife. In lieu of flowers, family requests for you to sign up to become an organ donor. Memorial service held, January 18, 2007 at Restland Memorial Chapel, Dallas, TX.
Avery Forrest Kimbrough
Avery F. Kimbrough, age 64, passed to the peace of the Lord's garden, September 28, 2006. Holding his memory in this life, he is survived by his wife, Louise; their three children, Laura, Jon, and Leanne, and their families, including five grandchildren, with whom he was deeply bonded. He also is survived by his brother, Bill and his wife. He is in the hearts of his mother-in-law, Estelle Domke, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. The family has chosen cremation, and will honor his memory by gathering at the later date. In lieu of flowers, please honor his love of our Lord by a donation in his name to your church, the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Presbyterian Hospice, or charity of your choice. "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace" Luke 2:24.
Daniels Family Funeral Services - Albuquerque, NM.
Sandra (Le Neave) Nickelson
Sandra (Le Neave) Nickelson, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri Hoyne and husband, Roger of Olympia, WA; her daughter, Kari Cunningham and husband, Scott of Salt Lake City, UT; her brother, Allen Nickelson and his wife, Karen of Albuquerque, NM; and her mother, Virginia Alexander of T or C, NM. She is also survived by five grandchildren; one niece; two uncles; and one aunt. Sandra shared her heart with so many thru IPM, massage therapy, as a professional clown, and most recently greeting guests at Churches Chicken. A Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Albuquerque Garden Center.
Walter Thomas Richards
Walter T. (W.T) Richards, 63, a life-long Albuquerque resident, died Thursday, April 6, 2006. He is survived by his children, Crystal Hansen and husband, Kerry of Ammon, ID, A. J. Litschewski and husband, Jon of Albuquerque, Julia Daniels and husband, Kenny of Albuquerque, and Joe Murphy and wife, Emily of Tampa, FL; loving wife, Veronica Susan Murphy of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; his business partner, Paul Jayson of Albuquerque and numerous other friends from the drag racing community. W. T. was passionate about cars and drag racing his entire life. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service was held at, Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave. SW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carrie Tingley Children's Foundation, 1720 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or the charity of your choice.
James Fay Ellis
James Fay Ellis, 64, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, left his earthly home on March 12, 2006, after a long illness, to be with his Lord. He was born in Madison, WI on December 5, 1941, the son of Fay Montgomery Ellis and Marie Hanson Ellis. Jim, as he was known to family and friends, will be long remembered for his love of the outdoors and his love of a good story. He worked for the State of New Mexico, UNM, and DOD as a programmer analyst. During retirement, he found great delight exploring the wide and beautiful expanses of this great state and fishing at every opportunity with family and friends. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Fay Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carol Ringstead Ellis; his mother, Marie Ellis of Albuquerque; brothers, Phil of Albuquerque Ted and his wife, Barbara of Montgomery, TX, and Chuck of Grand Prairie, TX; sisters, Cathy Irvin and her husband, Bill of Albuquerque, Janet Elliot of Albuquerque; and numerous nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. At Jim's request, memorial contributions may be made to the UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital, 1121 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 or the Shrine Children's Hospital, C/O Ballut Abyad Shrine, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Myrtie Lew Sawyer
Myrtie Lew Sawyer "You are my Sunshine" , beloved mother, grandmother, and a kind-hearted and generous friend passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2005 while hiking in the canyons of Price, UT. Myrtie was born to Virginialea and Elmer Sawyer on September 28, 1942 in Blackwell, OK. She was raised in Oklahoma and then in Albuquerque, NM. She attended schools in Albuquerque and graduated from Highland High. She then attended John Brown University where she received her bachelors of Science in Biology and a minor in English. Upon graduation she landed a job in Carson City, NV. She taught high school Biology at Carson High School. She met her husband, John Horgan while teaching there her first year. They were married in March 1964. They resided in Carson City where they had two beautiful daughters, Anne Margaret and Mary Catherine. She first volunteered and then taught science and math at St. Teresa's for several years while her daughters attended there. Myrtie had a great thirst for knowledge. She obtained her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Nevada in Reno. She and John were divorced in 1980. Her second Masters brought her to Utah. With 2 children she set out on an adventure to seek a Masters in School Counseling at the U of U. She has been a counselor with the Granite School District at Valley Jr. High for the past 17 years. Myrtie has touched many lives in her line of work, mostly because she truly cared about people. She was a dedicated and hard working person who never shied away from anything. Myrtie had a quick wit and a keen mind. She was an avid reader; she loved to travel and enjoyed bowling, movies, U of U games, nature, and spending time with the Packard Family. Myrtie enjoyed collecting scrap booking paper and stamps - we were just waiting to get started. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginialea; her father, Elmer; her daughter, Mary; and stepfather, J.D. Wallace. She is survived by her daughter, Anne and son-in-law, Rex Pico and their beautiful children, Matthew, Shanna, Jessica, Charity, Andrew, and Sarah; aunt, Olive Richardson of Albuquerque; and her adopted family, Char Packard's Family (Mike, Jake, Erin, and Phill, Adri and Corby). Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She proudly displayed their artwork in her home and office. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT. Tributes may be sent to the family at www.MeM.com. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mary Horgan Memorial Scholarship Fund at Cochise College, 4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, AZ, 85607-9724. Myrtie was our foundation. She was the practical one to help us achieve our goals but gave us the strength to reach beyond our goals to the stars above. She was our guiding light towards the future. She was the first one to offer help and advice, and the first one to offer any comfort or joy we were in need of. She was and will always be our forever friend.
We greatly miss you and will love you forever. Goodbye for now.
Roger Willis Wadsworth
Roger Willis Wadsworth passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Born in Iowa, February 21, 1942, he was a loving father and grandfather, and to many, an honorable friend. Roger was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Neva and Raymond. Roger leaves behind his two daughters, Tipavan Sadler and Neva Wadsworth; seven grandchildren, and a special friend, Thongdee Thompson. Roger will be forever young. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, September 23, 2005.
Karen (Logsdon) Madole
Karen (Logsdon) Madole, born December 21, 1942, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Carla Martin and husband, Bruce; son, Kyle Madole and wife, Tina; her beautiful grandchildren, Alex Ulibarri, Johnathan, Jacob, and Elijah Madole, Mariah and Emma Chase Martin. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2005 at Aspen Funeral Alternatives. Donations in her memory can be made to the Brain Injury Association of New Mexico, 121 Cardenas NE, 87108.
Roberta Brown Redding
English Teacher
Roberta Brown Redding passed away December 13, 2004 at her home in Stillwater, OK. She was born June 29, 1910 in McAlester, OK. She graduated from McAlester High School, received her Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma Women's College and a Masters Degree from the University of Oklahoma. She taught English in Calvin, Lawton, McAlester, and Norman, Oklahoma. In 1944 she married Haddon C. Redding. They moved to Albuquerque in 1952 where she taught English at Highland High School until her retirement in 1975. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories. They moved to Stillwater, OK in 1996. She was predeceased by her parents, Judge and Mrs. Samuel Brown; brothers, Charles and Clyde Brown; and sister, Mina Brown Martin. She is survived by her husband, Haddon C. Redding; nieces, Betty Murrah, Ardmore, OK; Berta White, Wichita, KS; Patsy Spratt, Anchorage, AK; Mina Foster, San Diego, CA; Roberta Armstrong, Stillwater, OK; Pat DeLarios, Dallas, TX; nephews, Ron Brown, Stockton, CA; Michael Brown, Raleigh, NC; and sister-in-law, Juanita Brown, Lawton, OK. Memorials may be made to Judith Karman Hospice, Box 818, Stillwater, OK 74076.
Lawrence " Larry" Osoff
Lawrence Harvey Osoff, 62, a lifelong Albuquerque resident, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Betty of Albuquerque; brother, Malcolm of California; and many other family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Maury and Frieda Osoff. He was a lifelong automobile enthusiast. Larry worked for A & I Warehouse before opening his own business, Mid-City Automotive Warehouse. He retired in 1998. Services were held on Thursday, November 11th, at Congregation B'nai Israel with Rabbi Arthur Flicker and Cantor Catlin Bromberg officiating. Interment will follow at the B'nai Israel area of Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Lachenmeyer, Bill Palladino, Dale Schafer, Bob Scoby, John Lippold and Richard L. Cottrill. Honorary pallbearers will be Herb Bishop, Dick King, Nick Nicholson and Steve Pino. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
Patsy Irene Bennett
(School Nurse 1957-1960)
Patsy Irene Bennett, age 75, passed away in Albuquerque on September 16, 2004 after a long and hard battle of MS. She was born 1929 to Irving and Josephine (Beehler) Bennett in New York. Patsy was a member of the Hillside Community Church in Albuquerque and served many years as a nurse for the public schools; including Highland High School from 1957-1960. She was a special loving and caring friend and nurse to all the students that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Irving Bennett Jr. Survivors include one brother, John Bennett and wife, Virginia of Pasadena, MD; one cousin, N. Thomas Williams of Milford, CT; two nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces and one great-nephew. A memorial service was held Wednesday, August 22, 2004 at Hillside Community Church, 435 Jefferson SE, with Dr. Larry Morris officiating, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to Lovelace Medical Center, 5400 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Frank R. Emig II
Frank R. Emig II, 62, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, died Monday, August 16, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen Emig of Albuquerque; daughter, Heather Brano and husband, Keith of Albuquerque; son, Kenneth Emig and wife, Kim of Albuquerque; daughter, Katherine Piper and husband, Bryan of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jacob, Jack, Caleb, Austin, Andrew, Christian, Sarah, and Kaitlyn; mother, Elsie Emig; and sisters, Dee Slenes and Elizabeth Emig. Mr. Emig served in the Navy and was a retired Albuquerque Police Officer. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1 and New Mexico Sheriff and Police Association. Frank had many talents and interests but above all he was a loving husband and father and a proud grandfather. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services was held on August 20, 2004, at French Mortuary.
Jerry Lee Alwin
Jerry Lee Alwin, 61, Post Falls, ID, born Sept. 19, 1942, died June 19, 2004, at home. He was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, to Margaret and Phillip Alwin. In December 2003 Jerry Lee and his wife, Sharon, moved to Post Falls, ID from Albuquerque, where they had lived since 1960. Jerry Lee graduated from Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico. Most of his working life was in Albuquerque. He started his colorful business career in 1963 as an intern in data processing on IBM and Honeywell computers for an Atomic Energy Commission project. During that same year, Jerry Lee founded Alwin School of the Dance, a family business which he developed into the largest dance school in the western United States. The school is still in operation teaching tap, ballet, jazz and acrobatics after he sold it in 1985. Meanwhile, he worked as a financial analyst from 1964 to 1968 at First National Bank of Albuquerque. From 1968 to 1983, Jerry Lee was territory manager for RCA Home Electronics primarily responsible for west Texas, New Mexico and southern Colorado, but also took special assignments from Spain to Hawaii. In 1988, he purchased Imperial Travel Service Unlimited, in existence 16 years at that time, and operated it another seven years until he sold it in 1994 to another agency. Jerry Lee had a political career beside. He served from 1987-1998 in the New Mexico House of Representatives and was involved in the legislative committees relating to business and industry, labor, finance authority oversight and others. After that term, he became a lobbyist and represented groups such as Society of Public Accountants and National Coalition for Affordable Accounting during the 1999 legislative session.
His lifetime memberships in organizations included the Fraternal Order of Police, Temple Lodge #6 Masons, Scottish Rite Masons and York Rite Masons. A member of the board of regents at Albuquerque Bible College and Graduate Theological Institute, Jerry Lee belonged to Hope Evangelical Free Church and was a member of Coeur d'Alene Bible Church. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, at home in Post Falls; son Troy Alwin, daughter Tami Alwin, both of Albuquerque; stepson Chad Golson, Houston; stepdaughter Joie Perry, Albuquerque; and four grandchildren.
DAVID LEE COUCH
David Lee Couch, 61, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Couch; five children, Melanie and husband, Paul Stephenson, Melissa Couch, Michelle Couch, John and wife, Tammy Couch, Reba and husband, Aaron Salas; eight grandchildren, Mary, Megan, Kyle, Michael, Holly, Katie, Glenn and Cody; two nieces, Kristy Rook and Polly De Mar. David Couch was cremation followed by a private family service.
COACH Jack Rushing
Jack Rushing passed away on November 26, 2003, following a long illness. Born on April 14, 1915, in Hanna, Oklahoma to B. Frank Rushing, M.D. and Leda Huls Rushing, his parents, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Jack is survived by his wife of 64 years, Theda Douglas; daughter, Bettie Rushing of Albuquerque; son, Jack Douglas Rushing and his wife, Barbara of Audubon, Pennsylvania; grandson, Jack Douglas Rushing, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Rockville, Maryland; grandson, Woodrow Robert Rushing of Albuquerque; great-grandson, Jack Grenville Rushing of Rockville, Maryland; and four nephews, Mac Harris of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Mark Rushing of Dallas, Texas; Robert Rushing of Mesa, Arizona; and, Dr. Joe K. Thomas of Poteau, Oklahoma. His mother died when he was six years old and his father died when he had just reached his 14th birthday. Upon the death of Dr. Rushing, Jack and his two younger brothers were taken to the Masonic Orphanage in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The two younger boys were accepted, but Jack was ineligible due to his age. Determined to obtain an education, he stayed with various family members and friends, always working for his room and board. He played football his senior year in high school and received a football scholarship to attend Bacone Indian Junior College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. In 1938, he received a football scholarship to attend the University of New Mexico where he and Steve Reynolds were co-captains of the UNM football team that played in the 1939 Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Following his graduation in 1941 from UNM, Jack began his coaching and teaching career in Santa Fe. Shortly thereafter he volunteered for active duty and was inducted as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. He was proud to have served in the South Pacific and the Atlantic. At the close of World War II, he returned to his position with the Santa Fe Public Schools. In 1946, Jack joined the coaching staff at Albuquerque High School, and in 1957, he became the Athletic Director at Highland High School. He wanted all young men, no matter their height or weight, to have the opportunity to participate and excel in sports. With the assistance of the New Mexico Educational Activities Association, he introduced the sport of wrestling at Albuquerque High School, the first public school in New Mexico to participate in the sport. Jack retired from the Albuquerque Public Schools in 1975, after 32 years as a teacher and coach, and from the Naval Reserve as a Lt. Commander. Although he received numerous awards and tributes for his coaching of baseball, football, and wrestling, he believed the credit belonged to the hundreds of fine athletes with whom he was honored to work. Jack referred to his years of coaching as his "Golden Years" and his memory never wavered when he recalled players and recounted games. He enjoyed the friendship of students and colleagues and found great happiness in the accomplishments of his many students. He contributed his time and experience to the New Mexico Boxing and Wrestling Commission, the UNM Lettermen's Association, the New Mexico High School Coaches Association, and many civic and youth organizations. Jack was inducted into the Albuquerque High School Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame, University of New Mexico Hall of Honor, Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame, New Mexico High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor, and New Mexico Activities Association Hall of Fame. He was a Master Mason and member of the Ballut Abyad Shrine, Hiram Lodge #13, and York Rite. George Friberg will give the eulogy and Ron Hoskie will perform original compositions. Kenneth Carson, Herbert Hughes, Robert Lalicker, Jack Douglas Rushing, Jack Douglas Rushing, Jr., and Woodrow Robert Rushing will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Coach Rushing's athletes and fellow coaches. Interment at Fairview Memorial Park.
Rushing Was Outstanding Coach
By Paul Logan
Albuquerque Journal Staff Writer
Jack Rushing was from the old school era of the do-it-all, no-nonsense kind of coach. Rushing coached baseball, football, wrestling, tennis and track at Albuquerque High School in the 1940s and then coached and was athletic director at Highland High School. In all, his teams won eight state titles. For all his sports contributions, Rushing was inducted into five halls of fame. Rushing, an Albuquerque resident since 1946, died Wednesday of complications from cancer. Rushing was a strong, forceful man at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds. He was known for his booming voice and for being a strict disciplinarian, said Jim Hulsman, who played football under Rushing and later was a colleague. "If he told you to do it, you did it with the best of your ability and no alibis," Hulsman said. "He was a good teacher. I realized later when I became a coach that to be a good coach you have to be a good teacher first. He could teach anything." Despite his tough-love approach, Rushing also had a soft side, Hulsman said. "He could be a very good, strong, personal friend of the athletes," he said. "That (tough) barrier could break down when you were with him on a one-on-one situation."
Born in Hanna, Okla., Jack Rushing was of the Creek Nation. His mother died when he was 6, and his father died soon after Rushing turned 14. Rushing's two younger brothers went into an orphanage, while Rushing stayed with relatives and friends, said his wife of 64 years, Theda Douglas Rushing.
Rushing went to four high schools before he graduated. He earned scholarships to play football for Bacone Indian Junior College and then for the University of New Mexico. He was co-captain of the Lobos' Sun Bowl team in 1939. Along the way, Rushing also was Oklahoma's amateur heavyweight boxing champion.
After serving in the Navy during World War II, he came to Albuquerque High. Rushing's baseball teams won state titles in 1947, '48 and '50. His Highland baseball teams won in 1968 and '69.
Rushing was inducted into the New Mexico Activities Association Hall of Fame and New Mexico High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor in the 1980s. In 1992, he went into the UNM Hall of Honor and the Albuquerque Sports and Albuquerque High School Athletic halls of fame.
Other survivors include a daughter, Bettie Rushing of Albuquerque and a son, Jack Rushing and his wife, Barbara, of Audubon, PA.
Robert L. Salyer
Robert L. Salyer, Lt. Col.USAF (retired), Veterinarian Doctor, at age 61, of Ames, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 19, 2003 due to complication of cancer. Graveside services will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. He is survived by his wife, and HHS 1960 classmate Gayle (Atkisson); his mother, Bernice; two children; and four grandchildren.
Coach Mickey L. Miller
Mickey L. Miller, 82, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise Dean Miller; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Sid Kelly of Corrales, Lee and Randy Parks of Pasadena, CA and Lynne and Rich Carson of Albuquerque; and one grandson, Daniel Miller Parks of Pasadena, CA. Mr. Miller was born July 26, 1920, at Women's & Children's Hospital in Albuquerque, retired in 1990 after teaching, coaching and serving as athletic and activities director for Albuquerque Public Schools for 44 years. He was the first teacher-coach hired for Highland High School, three years before the school opened in 1949. He taught mathematics and history while coaching football, basketball and baseball at the then-Jefferson Junior High School. He became assistant principal at Highland in 1963 and transferred to Albuquerque Public School's central office in 1970. Miller graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939, starring in football, basketball, and baseball, and from UNM in 1943, earning nine UNM varsity letters in the same three sports. He is one of two Lobo athletes to earn these honors. He received a master's degree in administration of secondary athletics from Columbia University, New York City, in 1949. He wrote a handbook in this field after retiring. He had written a number of handbooks on elementary physical education, high school athletics, high school activities, and student responsibilities and rights before his retirement. For several years Mr. Miller scouted for several major league baseball teams, with particular service for the Pittsburg Pirates. Former NM Governor, Bruce King appointed him in 1992 as a public member of the NM Dentistry Board, on which he served six years. His awards include citations from Highland High School, Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico Coaches Association, New Mexico Officials Association, New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education and Dance, and the six-state Southwest District AAHPERD, having served as president of each of the organizations. In 1999, Miller was presented an honor award by the National AAHPERD at its convention in Boston, the only New Mexico and Southwest District member ever to receive this honor. The UNM Alumni Lettermen's Association, of which he was the founding secretary-treasurer, elected him to its Hall of Honor in 1994, and he was inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Miller was one of the UNM players honored at the Legends of Lobo 100 Years of Basketball dinner earlier this year. Miller served as an usher at the First United Methodist Church, of which he was a lifelong member. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at UNM. Services will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, Fourth and Lead SW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be his three sons-in-law, Dr. Randy Parks, Dr. Rich Carson and Sid Kelly and Jack Easley, Jim Hulsman and Buddy Robertson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Rushing, Hugh Hackett, Clem Charlton, Bud Adams, James Paulantis, William Thompson and former Governor Bruce King. All Highland High School athletes who played for Coach Miller and his UNM Lobo teammates will be considered honorary pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11038, 87103; to the Mickey and Louise Miller UNM Sports Medicine Endowment Fund; or to the American Cancer Society.
Sharon Lee (Noe) Hankforth
Sharon Lee (Noe) Hankforth, born on July 10th, 1942 in Glendale, California; passed away on January 1st, 2003 after fifteen courageous years battling cancer. She was married to Michael R. Ortega-Storey from 1960-1973 and had three children. Sharon worked in real-estate, as a production motivator and supervisor for Olan Mills Photography Studios and later as rural-route postal carrier in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Her interests included; gardening, clothes and jewelry design, home decorating, finding treasures on the beach and "window" shopping. She was later married to Earl (Hank) Hankforth in 1978, until her passing in 2003.
Sharon is survived by her mother Theda Noe and brother Steven Noe both of Oklahoma, daughters Marlene Hoard and Rhodana Janssens, granddaughter Kelsey Hoard all of Oregon, son Damon Storey of Washington and loving husband, Hank Hankforth also of Washington.
Her family will miss her unique flair and passionate nature. Sharon's spirit will live in our hearts forever.
Robert Lee "White Eagle" Canard
Information on Robert's passing was provided by
Judy (Jermark) Waterhouse, who wrote the following:
"He was a most interesting gentleman and I saw him last in 1986 when he came to a hospital where I was employed here in Albuquerque to assist in conducting an audit. I would appreciate your sharing this information on this most gifted and talented gentleman."Robert Lee"White Eagle" Canard, beloved father, son, and brother, passed to the Spirit World December 9, 2002, after several years of declining health and energy. Bob was born in Washington, DC, on February 3, 1942, the first child of Virgil V. and Ruth Swamp Canard. He was a member of the Oneida Indian Nation through his mother and of the Creek Nation, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, through his father. His grandfather, Roly Canard, was principal chief of the Creek Nation, an honor that Bob was very proud of. In 1981, Bob was chief of the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. Bob attended public schools in Albuquerque and graduated from UNM in 1969 with a degree in Biology. He attended the University of Utah Medical School for two years, and then graduated with an MSW from the University of Utah in 1977. He was a Lt. in the NM National Guard for seven years. He is survived by his two children from his former marriage, a son, Robert Brandon Canard (spouse, Andrea) of West Jordan, UT; and a daughter, Tracy Leigh Canard (fiance, L.T. Goodluck) of Chinle, AZ. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Brandon, Bobbie, Cassidie, and Cody Canard, all of West Jordan, UT. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Ruth Swamp Canard, Albuquerque; brother, Roger Canard (Denise), Los Lunas; two sisters, Patti Canard, Albuquerque, and Linda Doering (Allen) of Moenkopi, AZ; two nephews, Jason Romero and Mekko Doering (Tammi); and an uncle, Curtis Canard (Diane). His father, Virgil"Buck" Canard, preceded him in death. Bob loved his children more than anything in the world, and their accomplishments gave him much joy. He was close to them throughout his life, even when distant geographically from them. He also took great joy in helping other people. He was a medicine man, healer, and counselor. He held several jobs in the social work field until recent years. His caring especially extended to his mother. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Albuquerque Indian Center, First Nations Community Health Center, or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place by Sunrise Society. A Memorial Service was held at St. Marks-on-the-Mesa Episcopal Church, December 16, 2002,.
MARGARET RUTH (HAYES) BRYANT
MARGARET RUTH (HAYES) BRYANT (Dallas Morning News), born on April 8, 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico; passed away on May 23, 2002 after a fifteen-year battle with breast cancer. Margaret believed that everybody was put on earth with a purpose and that hers was to be a mother. She spent most of her adult life fulfilling that purpose. Margaret was the driving force in the lives of her two daughters, Debbie and Angela, her two stepchildren, Cindy and Curt, and her two grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler. Margaret's inexorable belief that participation was the key to achievement shaped all of our lives. She completely fulfilled her purpose and died with no regrets. She is survived by her husband, Tim; her brother, Walter Hines, and his wife Bettie; all of her children and grandchildren; and, friends too numerous to name. Margaret will be terribly missed by those that knew and loved her. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
MARGARET HAYES BRYANT (Albuquerque Journal), 59, passed away of a cancer-related stroke in Dallas on May 23, 2002. Margaret was a New Mexico native and longtime resident of Albuquerque. She attended Jefferson Junior High, Highland High, and New Mexico State, serving as a cheerleader at each school. After employment at Sandia Labs, Margaret moved to Dallas in the late '60s, worked at the University of Texas Medical Center, and met and married husband, Tim Bryant. There she began a family that became her pride and passion. The family includes two daughters, Debbie of Austin and Angela of San Diego, CA; a stepson, Curt; and stepdaughter, Cindy of Dallas; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Tyler of Dallas. Margaret was the consummate mother and friend to her immediate and extended family, and the Bryant home was the every-day meeting place for a stream of friends -- many gained through years as a soccer mom, school supporter, event organizer, and adviser. Besides her Texas family, brother, Walter Hines of Albuquerque survives Margaret. She also leaves many dear friends in Albuquerque who will miss her infectious wit, beauty, and fellowship. Mother, Ruth Parry Hayes Hines; father, Jimmy Hayes; brother James "Jimbo" Hines; and stepfather, Jerry Hines preceded her in death.
So full of family, joy and life
Sweetheart Mother, friend, and wife
What times, what places...
The smiles, the faces!
Go whirling by, these thoughts of you
Services for Margaret were held at the Restland Memorial Chapel in Dallas on May 25, 2002. Interment at Restland Memorial Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society
Barbara Jean (Anthes) Figge
Barbara Jean (Anthes) Figge, 70, a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years, passed away on March 3, 2002 after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1931 and moved to New Mexico in 1947. She graduated from Roswell High School and received her BA and MA degrees in History from the University of New Mexico. She taught U.S. History at Highland High School from 1956 to 1963 and worked for the past 12 years for Real Estate Market, Inc. She was an avid iris gardener and was a long-time member of both the New Mexico Iris Society and the American Iris Society, serving most recently in the national offices of Director and RVP for Region 23 of the AIS. She was also an active Master Judge for AIS, the Past President of NMIS, Former Director of Aril Society International, and Historian. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roger; daughter, Debra Owen, her husband, Todd and granddaughter Rebecca, of Sandia Park, NM; son, Steven Figge, his wife, Deborrah, and grandchildren Marlena, Jacob and Dylan of Tijeras, NM; and brother- and sister-in-law Robert and AliceBlue Figge of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Viola Anthes. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 5TH from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE. Funeral services held on March 6, 2002 also at French Mortuary, with Rev. Jim Hawk presiding. Family requests contributions be sent in her memory to the American Cancer Society or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
Marian (Richards) Albright passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2002 at the age of 59 in Naples, Italy while visiting her family. She is survived by her daughter, Shauna Lynn Curtiss and husband, Tim of Como, Italy; grandson, Casey; parents, Lee and Fay Richards of Albuquerque; brothers, Mike and wife, Margaret Tiffin of Goettingen, Germany, Bart and wife, Shannon of Sinking Springs, PA; sisters, Jean Burnham and husband, Kim of Stillwater, OK, Joan Langholf and Dever of Albuquerque; 13 nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce David. Marian was a lover of art and life and lived life to the fullest. Marion loved her family and was loved by all who knew her. A Memorial Service to celebrate Marian's life were held on Monday, January 21, 2002 at French Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. (505/260-2105).
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Gwendolyn Arlene (McKee) Sheppard
We have recently learned that Gewn (McKee) Sheppard passed away in July 200l.
Gwen resided in Chula Vista CA at the time of her passing. She is survived by 2 sons.
Christine (Jackel) King
Unfortunately, we have learned that Christine (Jackel) King lost a courageous five-year battle with cancer in 200l. She is survived by her husband, Larry King of 37 years, and two sons Wright and Jeffrey and one grandson, Austin. Christine resided in Brighton, Michigan at the time of her passing.
Clyde "Sonny" Holland
Clyde C. "Sonny" Holland, 60, a resident of Albuquerque for many years, was called to be God's newest Angel on Wednesday, December 18, 2001. He was born October 12, 1941 in Hixson, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph C. Holland. A devoted son, brother, uncle, he leaves his mother, Lorina L. Holland of Albuquerque; sister, Yvonne Boggs and husband, Brian of Ooltewah, TN; and nieces, Lee Burleson and Dawn S. Burleson of Albuquerque. He also leaves a son, Jeffrey Holland of Albuquerque. He graduated from Highland High School. He served in the US Army and fought for this country in Vietnam. Sonny retired from Sandia National Laboratories. He was a gentle, caring, kindhearted man who was an avid Dale Earnhart and Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Graveside services were held, December 21, 2001, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1330 San Pedro NE, Suite 205, 87110 or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Tony Manning
George Anthony ("Tony") Manning, age 59, passed away on November 28, 2001 after a brief illness. Tony was born on July 9, 1942 and is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and George Manning. He is survived by his sister, Gloria Reitmann and husband, Richard of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews, Mike Manning and wife, Terri, Chandra Manning, Robin Gomez and Leslie Reitmann of Albuquerque; Bill and Virginia Reitmann of Corpus Christi and Mark Manning of Seattle and other relatives in the Manning and Wayne families. Funeral Services were held on, December 1, 2001, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave NW. In lieu flowers, please send a contribution to your favorite charity in Tony's name.
Arthur Edson Loy
Arthur Edson Loy, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, June 22, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Henrietta Loy of the family home; children, Laura Loy Dennison of Centennial, CO and David Edson Loy of Fremont, CA and 3 grandchildren. Henrietta, his wife said: "They had had a visitor and gone to Jemez the day before. They got up and had breakfast and planned to go to the Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Arthur said he needed to water some plants before they went. When he didn't come back, Henrietta went to see why and found him dead on the lawn with a smile on his face, she said."
Arthur came to Albuquerque in 1930. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1932, received his B. Ed. at the University of New Mexico in 1938, and his Masters in musicology at Berkeley in 1949. Arthur served in the Army during World War II. He taught for 39 years in the Albuquerque Public Schools at Washington and Jefferson Junior High Schools, and at Highland High School, where he was chairman of the fine arts department and taught humanities, choral music and music theory. He retired in 1977. Very active in Albuquerque music circles, he had been a member of the boards of the June Music Festival, Albuquerque Symphony, and KHFM. He was a founding member and original program director of this classical music radio station in 1953. He had a deep appreciation for nature and the environment, taking many photographs to support the establishment of wilderness areas in New Mexico. In addition, he used his skills as a photographer to create a complete, statewide pictorial archive of historic and contemporary churches. He also delighted in writing poetry and satirical articles. Arthur enjoyed camping, picnicking and hiking. With a good friend and hiking companion, he discovered in 1979 the fossilized remains of a new species of dinosaur, seismosaurus (the longest dinosaur ever discovered) that is on display at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Photo Archives at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Attn: Mo Palmer.
Richard Henry Ness
Richard Henry Ness, 80, passed away May 3, 2001, in Boise, ID. A Private Funeral Service was held on May 4, 2001 by his surviving children, Kevin Ness of Boise, ID, Laura Ness of Boise, ID, and Carla Ness Ranum of Bermunda. Richard (Dick) was born December 9, 1920 in Detroit, MI to Henry and Mildred Ness. He grew up in Chicago, with his beloved sister, Bonnie Mae, until he joined the Navy during WWII. As a Captain, Richard was stationed in both England and Scotland. Later he served in the Reserves. Richard received a BA in English Literature from the University of New Mexico and an MA in Literature from the University of Wisconsin. He married Mildred Dorothy Morrow of Albuquerque and fathered a son and two daughters. He was employed by APS for 30+ years, teaching English Literature, Composition, and History at Highland High School. Richard was genuinely an inspired teacher and earned the respect and adoration of both students and colleagues alike, many former students became lifetime friends. Most of all, he was a Renaissance man, placing his faith in human reason and art, Aristotle and Shakespeare. He lived a life balanced between thinking and action and he is deeply missed by his children, grandchildren, and friends. The following is an excerpt from Wallace Stevens' Sunday Morning, one of my father's favorite poems, "We live in an old chaos of the sun/ Or old dependency of day and night/ Or island solitude, unsponsored free/ Of that wide water, inescapable/ Deer walk upon our mountains, and the quail/ Whistle about us their spontaneous cries/ Sweet berries ripen in the wilderness/ and in the isolation of the sky/ At evening, casual flocks of pigeons make/ Ambiguous undulations as they sink/ Downward to darkness, on extended wings." Please send condolences to the Ness Family at 6587 W. Limelight, Boise, ID. 83703
Lana Sue (Murphy) Garcia
Lana Sue (Murphy) Garcia, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001 in a local hospital. She is survived by her son, Paul J. Garcia of Phoenix, AZ; her mother, Eva Rae Murphy; a sister, Georgann Moran and husband, Marvin; a niece, Cindy Poncho and husband, Johnny; nephews. Lana was a member of the Netherwood Church of Christ. She had been employed by American Express - IDS for 27 years. She had also been an active member of PEO for many years. The family requests in lieu of flowers to make a donation to American Cancer Society. Services were held at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors.
Sandra Kay (DOWD) Daugherty
Sandra Kay (DOWD) Daugherty a resident of Albuquerque for 24 years, died Thursday, February 1, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Tom Daugherty of Albuquerque; daughter, Denise R. McIntire and husband, J.W. of Farmersville, TX; son, Foy J. Daugherty and wife, Sherry of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Larissa, Joshua, and Megan McIntire of Farmersville, TX and Amy, Kimberly, Melissa, and Wesley Daugherty of Albuquerque; father, Foy A. Dowd and brother, Hardy M. Dowd and wife, Eydee, all of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her mother Wilma Dowd in March 2000. Kay was born in TX and graduated from Highland High School in 1960. She married Tom Daugherty in 1960 and accompanied him on his many Navy Tours of Duty until his retirement in 1976. Kay was involved in retail bookkeeping for the last 26 years. She was a loving wife, beloved mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Kay was a member of Northeast Church of Christ. Services were held, February 5, 2001,, at French Mortuary Chapel, with John Phillis officiating. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM.
William "Bill" VonESCHEN
William "Bill" VonESCHEN passed away in December, 2000 in West Columbia, SC, following a long illness.
Dorothy Jean (DALE) Lucero, age 58, of San Antonio, TX, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2000. She was born May 4, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM where she lived most of her life. Mrs. Lucero was an avid gardener and animal lover. She also volunteered at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens as well as the Animal Humane Association in Albuquerque. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Dale. Survivors include her husband, Larry Lucero of San Antonio; two sons, Michael Gnerich and wife, Karen, and Steve Gnerich and wife, Beth; three granddaughters, Amy Gnerich, Julie Gnerich and Calista Gnerich, all of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Charles Dale and wife, Linda of Phoenix, AZ; and mother, Zora Dale of Albuquerque, NM. Services were held at the Second Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, September. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 812 Edith NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Patricia (Simms) Reuter
Patricia (Simms) Reuter of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at her home at the age of 57.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Don; father, retired Dr. Donald Simms of Ruidoso, N.M.; brother, Tom Simms of Waldport, Ore.; daughters, Sheri Lee Whitmire and Vicki Lynne Coffey; father-in-law, Charles Reuter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mike and Leah Benjamin, Perry and Robin Tootle, and Henry and Debbie Craig; nephews and nieces, Paul Benjamin and Tracey Rutledge, Angel and Iris Francis, Samantha and Candy Craig; great-nephews and nieces, Jordan Rutledge and Kianna Craig.
She will be greatly missed by all.
John W. Scheer
John W. Scheer Jr., 52, passed away at his home, Saturday, August 19, 1995 following a brief illness. Mr. Scheer was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 26, 1942 to John W., who preceded him in death and Bernice Scheer. He married Nancy O'Buck in Los Alamos on November 7, 1987. Mr. Scheer received his BS and MS degree from the University of New Mexico. He served in the N.M. Army National Guard. Mr. Scheer was a broad-cast engineer for KOB and KHFM in Albuquerque. He worked as an electronics engineer at LANL.
James "Jim" Edward Moulton
Keri, Jim's daughter, notified us that Jim passed away October 13, 1990
Keri wrote: "Browsing your site for pictures of my father. I noticed his name under lost alumni (section 3). His name was James Edward Moulton, I'm sorry to say that he passed away October 13, 1990. Thought maybe you'd like to know.
If possible I would love for anyone who knew him to write me, my e-mail address is o.k.katieray@verizon.net. Thank You, Keri
Last Updated: May 03, 2009
