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ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 C3 Arnold, Michelle Dawn Baca, Elsie V. Basham, Robert Earl Chavez, Preciliano Dixon, Patricia Ann Foster, Thelma F. Guerrera, Joseph Gutierrez, Jovonne Jacobs, Robert Lightfoot, Doris Marie Lopez, Elma L. Nunez, Stella Osborne, Peyton E. Pecora, Sam Rodriguez, Oscar Sartain, Robert P.

Skidmore, Herrol James Stone, Jennifer L. Wells, Peter Wilson, Ada Belle OBITUARIES Arnold, Michelle Dawn Lopez, Elmo. L. (Tafoya) Foster, Thelma F. I love you my beautiful little girl.

You will always be my hero. Until we meet again, Mom (and Skippy, too!) www.afb.org and Lighthouse for the Blind: www.lighthouse-sLorg To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneraL corn Strong Thorne Chapel 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 Thelma, age 85, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. She is survived by daughters, grandchildren and other relatives. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following two charities in support of the visually impaired on behalf of Thelma: American Foundation for the Blind: 111107.

January 265 1971 January 275 2014 You didn't deserve what you went through so GOD gave 111 you needed rest. His Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home." Guerrera, Joseph "Greg" (Stephanie); nieces, Kimberly Babb, Rachel Guerrera; neph- t) ews, Christopher Babb, Daniel Guerrera, Anthony Guerrera, Stephen Guerrera, Maggie, Guerrera went Ava, and Brooklyn Guerrera; iith the Lord on numerous aunts, uncles, consary 24, 2016, at ins; and a special cousin, Ricky Chavez (Cindy), and friends. receded in death Memorial and Mass of Christi, Lucy Guerrera5 an Burial will be celebrated at obert Guerrera. The Church of The Ascension by his father, at 2150 Raymac Rd SW on Satcrera, his sister, urday, January 30, 2016 at 'as; his brothers, with interment to fol, Richard Guer- low at Pajarito Cemetery.

Guerrera went with the Lord on 24, 2016, at preceded in death Lucy Guerrera, Robert Guerrera. by his father, Guerrera; his sister, his brothers, Richard Baca, Elsie V. Elsie V. Baca went home peacefully with the Lord on January 23, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at New Beginnings Church, 3601 Montgomery Blvd NE. Interment will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Garden of Gethsemane, on Friday, January 29, 2016. Joseph "Greg" home to be Sunday, January the age of 47. Greg was by his mother, and brother, He is survived Adenago Grace Contreras; Ben Guerrera, Guerrera (Esther), Patrick Guerrera Basham, Robert Earl "Bob" Gutierrez, Jovonne Jacquelynn Robert "Bob" Earl Basham was born on July 26, 1958 in Hobbs, NM, to Bill 4 and Pat Basham of Santa Fe. He attend- ed school in Albuquerque and was a 1980 graduate of UNM.

Bob was a long-time Golf Professional, working in Rio Rancho, NM, San Diego, CA, Carlsbad, NM, and Albuquerque, NM and was currently the Head Professional at Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club. For a number of years, he also ran Basham Construction Company with his father, and built many of the homes in Socorro. Together, they also restored many of the historic buildings for the community. He loved and enjoyed his family wife, Sabina; son, Nicholas; Grammy, Rose Armijo; and his dog, Amor. His co-workers and friends are too numerous to mention.

Bob fought his battle with can Elma, beloved and dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend to many and a lifelong resident of New 011 Mexico was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Elma was born in Dexter, NM on May I 4, 1928, to Guillermo and Mabel (Ortega) Lucero and although an only child, was blessed to grow up surrounded by a large and wonderful extended family. Elma was employed by the Socorro Public Schools and New Mexico Tech until she retired in 1997. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and a parishioner at San Miguel Parish. Elma, never idle, could be found baking, sewing, crocheting, planting, harvesting, roasting or peeling chile, tending to her flowers and garden, tossing bails of hay at the ranch, or digging in with the best of them shingling a roof or tiling a shower wall.

She was a Do it Yourself pioneer. Elma's greatest joy was spending time with her family. She had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh and enjoyed practical jokes whether she was on the instigating end or receiving end. Elma was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 16 12 years, Ramon M. Tafoya; and her second husband of 16 years, Felix Lopez.

Elma is survived by her children, Camelia Allen (Larry), Christene Tafoya, Bill Tafoya, and Michael Tafoya; step children, Joe Lopez (Carol), Lola Lopez, Terry Lopez (Lew Serna); grandchildren, Daniel Allen (Tanya), De Chantal Jordan McGinn (Chris), Philip Jordan, Xavier Jordan, Daniel Lopez (Yesenia), Victoria Lopez, Chris Lopez (Monette), Carlos Nunez, Stella Nunez, 89, "7-- went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was prede- ceased by her husband, Richard "Cato" Nunez, son and his wife, John and Debbie Nunez, parents, vChristino and Lucy Griego, and her sis- ters Bella and hus- 111 band Pete Johnson and Helen and husband Manuel Carreon, and brother-in-law Santiago Perez. She is survived by her sister Nora Perez; brother-in- law Antonio Nunez and wife Berta; and sister-in-law Julia Moore. She is also survived by her daughters Lucille Jones and Hope M. Nunez and her sons and their wives, Frank and Irene Nunez, Pete and Marlene Nunez, and Steve Nunez.

Her grandchildren include Mario, Misty, Charmaine, Gabriel, Jessica, Nichole, Gene, and John Nunez, and Ray, Chris, Lola and Margo Lopez. She was also blessed with many great grandchildren who brought her tremendous joy and comfort. She would also want to remember her beloved nieces and nephews, Bertie and Fred Denman, Ramona Gutierrez, Frances Armijo, Peter and Lugie Armijo, Bridget Nunez, Rosanna her partner Denise Nunez, Anthony Chavez, Preciliano "Precy" 111 I i My most precious and beautiful daughter dovonne Jacquelynn Gutierrez 2191969 1272015 It has been 1-year since God said, It is time you come home my child, you have suffered enough." Mi Hita, It has been said that nothing lasts forever, I find that not to be true. The pain and anguish of Jacobs, Robert Jacobs, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico born in Cincinnati, Ohio passed away after a brief stay at Lovelace hospital on Monday, January 25, 2016. Robert, known as Jake to his friends, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle.

He was a self-made man who was an Entrepreneur, Collector, Contractor, an Car enthusiast. He founded many businesses including New England Home Insulators, The Buffalo Hunter, Santa Fe Used Furniture Gallery, Tumbleweed Industrial Park, Tumbleweed Memorabilia, and The Antique Connection. In his younger years he was a nationally recognized collector of Cars, American Indian artifacts, and antique firearms. As a Contractor he built and flipped homes and industry property before it was popular, built Tumbleweed Industrial Park from the ground up, and remodeled and established the Antique Connection. When he played, he enjoyed drag racing, fishing, hunting, and flirting with the ladies.

Jake was a private man, pas 14111i11, j1111 i1 Sweet Girl, I sorely miss you. All my love. Dad You're forever in our hearts. Love, Court-Te-Ney5 Scott, Squish and Bin cer for five years and went to be with the Lord and his parents on January 21, 2016. Special thanks from the family to: The Staff of Lovelace Can- cer Center, NM Cancer Center, Dr.

William Brown and Victoria Tellier for their support in his health care. A Celebration of his life and time of remembrance will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016, 1:30 p.m. at the Paa-Ko Event Center, 232 Paa-Ko Sandia Park, NM 87047. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to Camp Enchantment of NM and can be made at Please visit our online guest book for Bob at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH University 1111 University Blvd.

NE 505-843-6333 Fe Railway for 43 years, and retired in September 1990. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and a parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Preciliano proudly served in the United States Army, and was stationed in Yokohama, Japan. Precy enjoyed crossword puzzles, National Geographic, Lawrence Welk Show, and playing the accordion and harmonica. Public viewing will take place on Wednesday, January 27th, from pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services located at 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE.

Mass will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016, 9:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd, NW, AIN. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Abq. The family would like to express their deep felt gratitude to Dr. Stuhlberg and all the other wonderful doctors and staff at UNM Hospital, the caring staff of Gentiva Hospice who guided and supported us in caring for our dad in the comfort of his home, Father Joe Vigil and to our family and friends who supported us through this difficult time. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services CARLISLE CHAPEL 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188 ....11 She will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and all il.

that knew and loved li her. She was preced- ed in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Michael Hicker son. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:00 am at Desert View Chapel FRENCH Rio Rancho with the Rosary being recited at A funeral service will be held at with interment to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at Please visit our online guestbook for Patricia at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH Rio Rancho (Unser Blvd. north of Northern) 1950 Pine Road NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505) 338-2000 41' "lb Lopez (Mindy), Bernadette Ulibarri (Tommy), Rosa Armijo-Pemble (Brandon), Julian ll-, Armijo, Jessica Lo- pez; 18 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grand- children; many lov- ing nieces and neph- ews; and her loving caregivers whom she loved deeply and for whom the family is eternally grateful, Mildred Cifuentes Sandoval, Jose Sandoval, Alejandra Diaz, Audelia Diaz and Enriqueta Valenzuela. Last but not least, Elma's dog, Mia, who was always just a hop, skip and a jump from her lap.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Daniels Family Funeral Home-Socorro Chapel. The Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:00 am at San Miguel Catholic Church, 403 El Camino Real, Socorro with the Mass of Resurrection to follow at 10:30 am. Celebrant is Father Edgar Sanchez. Burial will take place at San Miguel Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers are Daniel Allen, Daniel Lopez, Julian Armijo, Philip Jordan, Xavier Jordan and Will Tafoya.

Honorary Pallbearer is Ric Tafoya. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in Elma's honor to the Socorro General Hospice Program or the NM Chapter Alzheimer's Association. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530 Stella I Corine Nunez, Emily Di Lorenzo, Raymond Moore, Re- becca Licht field, Charlie and Tina So- to, Bobbie Perez, Bud- dy and Caroline Per- ez, Chris and Maria Perez, Patricia and Andrew De Leon, Victoria and Ralph Gonzalez, Michael Car.41, reon, Kathy CarreonDowdy and Lorri Carreon and Brion Nunn, Mary Ann and Steve De Ruse, Johanna Suvia, and Angela and Andrew Olvera, and their beautiful and wonderful children as well. Our mother was a kind and generous woman who had a place in her heart for all of her children, grandchildren, and all of her nieces, nephews, and their children as well. Everyone who entered her presence was immediately aware of the love she offered and received it in abundance.

We will all miss you our dear sweet mother. May you rest in peace. Stella's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Griegos Rd. NW.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Jr. Oscar was preceded in death by his uncle, John Ruben Maes; and aunt, Yolanda Barela. Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6:30 p.m.

until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memo- rial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated Friday, January at Sacred Heart Catholic 309 Stover SW at Interment will follow Fairview Park Cemetery. will be Nathan Martin Olguin, Vincent Dominic Maes, RJ Maes, Marcuss Millis. Honorary will be Joseph Robert Deleon, and Munoz.

Please visit gabaldonmortuaryinc the online guest book. by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861 OBITUARIES to C9 Fi 91..9 Lind Ditittfedie TJ 0 Werldwide Delivery September 5, 1928 January 23, 2016 Preciliano "Precy" Chavez, age 87, of Albuquerque, passed peacefully at home on January 23, 2016. He was born in Los Chavez, NM on September 5, 1928.

He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Donna Chavez; his parents Tiburcio and Rosina (Luz) Chavez; brothers Arthur, Simon and Tibo Jr. Chavez and sister Mary Helen Cordova. Precy is survived by wife, Celina Chavez; daughters Lucy Vasquez and husband Dan of Abq, Rosemary Cordova and husband Mike of Lake Mary, FL, Frances Chavez of Aurora CO; three grandsons, Christopher Vasquez and wife Amanda of Abq; Eric Cordova and wife Erin of Sandford, FL, Jason Cordova of Altamonte Springs, FL, three granddaughters, Michelle Herrera and husband Jason of Abq, Danielle Levstik and husband Mark of Arvada, CO, Antoinette Gonzales of Aurora CO. Mr. Chavez is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Ryan Adair, Kennedy and Matthew Levstik of Arvada, CO; Mia and Marissa Herrera, Noah Vasquez of Abq, Sailor, Cade and Jet Cordova of Sanford, FL.

Precy is also survived by his sisters Corina Apodoca, Gregorita Chavez; and brother Frank Chavez; Rudy Cordova, sisters-in-law Dorothy, Nellie and Nancy Chavez, Bertha and Felipe Herrera, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preciliano worked for the San 9 watching you slowly fade away, that will last forever. The deep heartache and emptiness of "4 watching you take your last breath, that will last forever. tEvery minute of Al everyday I miss you, and that will last forever. I love you my most precious and beautiful daughter, and that will last forever.

Rest in peace my beauty. Love Mom Robert sionate about his loves, a mentor too many, a visionary in business, and avid out door sman. He will be missed by his wife, Mary Jane Jacobs; daughter, Nicole Tern Eli- sabeth Wolford her husband Jeffrey Wolford and daughter Zurka, step daughter, Lisa Dendy her husband Chris Dendy and their two children Ryan and Eric; step son, Darrin Graham his daughter Gabriel England and her son Milo; nephew, Mark Edward Jacobs; brother, Brian Edward Jacobs and his wife Carla Jacobs; and numerous friends. A private memorial service will be held. Because of his love of animals, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane New Mexico, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.

To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010 11 2000. Doris then moved to Tempe, An- zona to be near her son in 2014 and lived happily at The Friend- ship Village retire- ment complex where she enjoyed bridge, serving at numerous functions, as well as making many close friendships during the short time she lived there. Doris is survived by four children: Cydney Lee Hafner (Steve), Alan Edward Lightfoot (Sharon), Susan Marie Springer (Mark), and Lynn Lightfoot Platter (Scott); ten grandchildren: Eric Hafner (Jenn), Lesley Maturo (Anthony), Sara Villareal (Armando), Jessica Byrne, Ben Lightfoot, Alison Finch (Michael), Lindsey Springer, Jason Springer, Alan Platter, and Alek Platter; nine great grandchildren: Ry lee and Samantha Hafner, Joe and Jacqueline Maturo, Gia and Seth Villareal, Kaison Byrne, and Channing and Cameron Finch. Graveside services will be held on January 27, 2016 at 2 PM at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico with French's Funeral Home handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Doris Lightfoot to www.USO.org or Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122, where Doris and Ed were members.

Lightfoot, Doris Marie Dixon, Patricia Ann Doris Marie Lightfoot Went home to be with The Lord on January 19, 2016 at The Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona. Doris was born Doris Marie Applegate on September 15, 1926 in Farmington, Missouri. Her parents were the former William Sidney and Emma Josephine (Angier) Applegate. Doris grew up on the family farm in Risco, Missouri. She went to school and graduated from Risco High School in 1942.

One of Doris' fondest memories was dancing at the USO with soldiers who came through Malden, Missouri Army Airbase for training. Upon graduation from high school, she passed a civil service exam and went to Washington, DC to work as a stenographer at The Pentagon during World War When the War was over, she returned to Southeast Missouri and attended Southeast Missouri State University where she met the love of her life, the former Edward Sebastian Lightfoot who passed away February 5, 2002. They were married on August 23, 1947. Ed and Doris made their home in Jefferson City, Missouri for 44 years where Doris was a homemaker and volunteered at many community activities. They were also long-time members of The First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City.

They retired to Albuquerque, New Mexico in Rodriguez, Oscar Oscar Rodriguez age 30, a resident j'Ef of Albuquerque, passed away January 23, 2016. Oscar is sur vived by his wife, Va-12. nessa; parents, Oscar and Wanda Rodri- guez; sister, Vinessa Rodriguez and corn- panion, Marcuss Bullis; brother, Vincent Maes; grandfather, Eligio Rodriguez; nephew, Joseph Montoya; be celel niece, Jinessa Montoya; father- 29, 2016 in-law and mother-in-law, Mar- lic Chu tin and Yvonne Olguin; uncles, 9:30 air Rudy Maes and wife, Erma and at Fair family, Monse Rodriguez and Pallbear wife, Maria and family, Deleon, Guillermo Rodriguez and part- Maes, ner, Barbara and family, Hec- and Ma tor Rodriguez and wife, There- pallbear sa and family, Carlos Rodri- Montoyz guez and wife, Julie and fami- Ubaldo ly, Miguel Rodriguez; aunts, www.ga Lupe Rodriguez and husband, to sig Alfredo and family, Luz Aman- Arrangc da Lozano and husband, Fernan- Gab do and family, Socorro 100( Alcantar and family; many other extended family and friends. Dscar Iliks' Ik's. 4i S.

Att be 29, 2016 Church, 9:30 a.m. at Pallbearers Deleon, Maes, and pallbearers Montoya, Ubaldo www. to sign Arrangements 1000 Patricia Ann Dixon, age 58, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Patricia was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Octave and Mable tas and adopted into the family of Anthony and Ruth Mance. She is survived by her husband Gary Dixon; her children Jessie Fowler and wife Donna Douglas Fowler, Michelle Klug and husband Chad Mug; stepson, William Dixon; 12 grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, Dylan, Cassandra, Mickey, Tay lure, Elizabeth, Sean, Danielle, Amber, Aubrey and Elijiah, great-grandchild, Skyler; siblings, Mary Washburn, Robert Mance, Margaret Hickerson and Hazel Keating; she was "mom" to Jessica Stevens, Stacy Day and Jon Duchon.

Osborne, Peyton E. Peyton, age 15, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010 Pe cora, Sam Formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 after his courageous battle. He is survived by his wife Angela (Fargnoli), children Gary Pecora (Linda), Tracy Pecora, Michael Pecora and Joshua Muller; grandchildren Isabella and Santo; and great numbers of family and friends. Donations can be made in Sam's honor to the Albuquerque Rescue Mission, 525 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Private Interment.

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