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OBITUARIES Albuquerque Journal Friday, March 19, 2010 A6 Harry Willson 'Prolific Writer' Co-Founded Local Publishing Firm reads a news release from the publishing company. His novels included, "A World for the Meek," "Souls and Cells Remember" and "This'll "Freedom From God" and "Myth and Mortality." Willson told the Journal in 2007 that he felt compelled to write "Myth and Mortality" after his parents died within 12 days of each other. "I think I was so moved by the way my parents died that it just became a task that I had to do," he said at the time. "It is not a morbid book," he said. "There's enough humor in it, so it's an uplifting kind of thing." As Avalon Publishers explained in its statement, "Harry's ability to put big, difficult subjects into personal terms with plain-spoken clarity, wry humor and abiding love led some to label his writing 'folksy' and but this belies his impressive academic credentials and professional accomplishments, not to mention some heroic life experiences 'walking the talk' of a dedicated activist for peace, social equality, and environmental protection." Willson earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry and mathematics from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and held a master's of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

He and his family had moved to New Mexico in the late 1950s, and he served as a bilingual missionary pastor in Bernalillo, Alameda and Placitas for eight years, according to the publishing company. He held various positions with the Presbytery of Rio Grande. After leaving the clergy, he taught for 10 years at Albuquerque Academy and Sandia Prep before retiring and devoting his time to writing. He and his wife founded Amador Publishers in 1986. Along with his other works, Willson also wrote a monthly column for the publishing company's Web site, and his writing appeared in periodicals.

Amador Publishers plans on hosting a community "book bash" at a later date to honor Willson's life and work. Journal Staff Report A memorial gathering for author Harry Willson will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at La Fonda del Bosque Restaurant at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, at Fourth Street and Bridge SW. Willson, 77, died March 9. Willson, with wife, Adela Amador, was co-founder of Amador Publishers in Albuquerque and "a prolific writer of fiction, satire, social commentary and philosophy," WILLSON Kill Ya." His short stories included, "Duke City Tales" and "Vermin and Other Endangered Species" and his nonfiction included, DEATHS FUNERALS made to your local chapter of the M.S.

society or Camp Rising Sun, UNM Center for Developmental Disabilities, 2300 Menaul Blvd, NE, Abq, NM 87107. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008. US and Canada driving for various companies, the latest being Upstaging where he was able to share the road with his younger brother Daniel, and a crew of very good friends.Calvin was loved by many. He was married four times, to Cindy, Linda, Cherryl and Jamie, each marriage special.

He loved the children his wives gave him, even those not of his blood. He was a hero to his siblings, and a beloved son. Calvin as a man loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. He loved watching football and NASCAR. He loved his animals and his trucks.

Calvin loved music, turned way up loud. He loved quiet times with family and friends. He was fun loving, goodhearted, and gregarious. Calvin found God later in life through the Mormon Church. He will greatly missed by all who know and love him.

A final word from Calvin, "Truck" em easy, keep "em sunny side Memorial Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints in Bernalillo, NM at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010. Cancer Thursday, March 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother-in-law, Lou Emma Roberts. She is survived by her husband, Gary Roberts; her daughter, Shelly Veatch and her granddaughter, Samantha of Denver, CO; her son, Michael Pruett, his wife Sherry and granddaughter, Jordan of Atlanta, GA son Richard Pruett and his wife Brandi and granddaughter, Reagan Ann of Denver, CO; stepdaughter, Kimberly Christian, her husband Gary and grandsons, Nicholas and Alex of Birmingham, AL; her brothers, James Simmons, David Simmons (Rosie) and Michael Simmons (Patty) all of Tyler, TX; her father-in-law, Lester H.

Roberts (Lillian) of Farmington, NM; brothers-in-law Franklin Roberts (Joyce) of Mansfield, TX, Tommy Roberts (Cindy) of Farmington, NM and Steve (Jill) of Albuquerque; and her numerous nieces and nephews. She was a long time real estate appraiser in Albuquerque. She will be remembered by all who loved tier as a loving, giving, kind, spectacularly strong and dignified woman and we will miss the joy she brought to everyone's lives. She chose to be cremated and we welcome those who wish to remember her at a Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Stephen's United Methodist Church at 4601 Juan Tabo NE, 87111, in Albuquerque with a reception to follow.

The family would appreciate donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. love grew even further. She considered herself lucky and blessed to see the arrival of four greatgrandchildren. Her kindness and compassion touched many and her selfless personality drove her to always take care of others. Eufelia found joy in cooking for others and laughing with her family.

She was most happy when her entire family would reunite to celebrate her birthday. Eufelia will be greatly missed by everyone who was blessed by her presence. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at French Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in her honor to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Eufelia at www.RememberTheirStory.com.

French 9300 Golf Course Rd NW (505) 897-0300 BREWER Terry Brewer, 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He was born April 8, 1950, in Boise Idaho, to Noel and Margie Brewer. Terry is survived by his wife Karen; his children, Andrew and Aimee; his siblings and their families, Scott and Peggy, Michael and Linda, Christy and Larry. Visitation Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Services 1:30 at the Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to the American Cancer Society 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Terry's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd.NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 BUTLER-Raymond Emery Butler 89, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Raymond was born in Oak Hills, KS on August 16, 1920 to Doss Milton and Isabel (Payne) Butler.

Raymond married Lorraine Perry on September 4, 1965. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2009. Mr. Butler had lived in Moriarty, NM since 1972, having previously lived in Albuquerque, NM and Kansas. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Moriarty.

He graduated from Chapman High School in Chapman, KS in 1939. He served in WWII, the Korea Conflict and the Army Corps Engineering. Raymond was a member of the American Legion, and Past Master Masonic Lodge 33 in Estancia, NM. He was also Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star Chapter 23 in Estancia, NM. He was a Rainbow Dad for many years and a supporter of The Boys and Girls Ranch of New Mexico.

He graduated from Brown Mackie School of Business. Raymond was a Funeral Service Attendant at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary for twelve years. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Marvin Butler and Boyd Butler; grandsons, Tyler Butler and Kevin Teahan; and great-granddaughter, Kaylee Teahan. He is survived by his sons, David VanBibber of Moriarty, NM, Michael Teahan of Moriarty, NM, Rhett Butler and his wife Maile, of Edgewood, NM and Raymond E. Butler II of Edgewood, NM; daughters, Elizabeth Peterson and her husband Richard of Surprise, AZ and Rhonda Cox and her husband Butch of San Antonio, TX; brothers, Kenny Butler and his wife Ramona and Johnny Butler and his wife Juanita; sister, Eunice Gingrich and her husband Lloyd; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM. The Funeral Service will be on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church in Moriarty, NM. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty.

Pallbearers will be Boyd Butler, Tommy Crosswhite, Allen Brandon, J. Morrow Hall, Rob Goodlander and Wayne Lint. Honorary Pallbearers will be RJ Butler and Robert Cox. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to: Rainbow Girls Group 60, PO Box 552, Estancia, NM 87016. Arrangements entrusted to: Harris-Hanlon Mortuary "Our Family Serving Your Family" (505)832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com BUXTON-Richard Clarke Buxton, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 2007, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia of Albuquerque; daughter, Lynette Munoz and husband, Fernando of Albuquerque; sons, Dale Buxton and wife, Christine of Gilbert, AZ, and Thomas Buxton and wife, Joan of Downers Grove, IL; and six grandchildren. Mr. Buxton was born in Chicago, IL February 20, 1935. He was preceded in death by his two sisters. Mr.

Buxton worked as an electrician all of his life and belonged to the IBEW L.U. 595 and the 110 Brotherhood Club of Electrical Workers. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and the senior center cribbage club in Rio Rancho. Memorial Rosary will be recited by Eileen Walling Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:30 a.m.

at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1502 Sara Rio Rancho. Memorial Mass will be celebrated immediately following the Rosary at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Douglas A. Raun as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Aquinas School in Rio Rancho, 1100 Hood Road Southeast, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Please visit our online guest book for Richard at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd.NW (505)897-0300 GARCIA Dennis F. Garcia, 59, went to be with our Lord Wednesday March 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by parents: Frank A.

Garcia, Julia Garcia; and brother Bernie Garcia. Dennis is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy Garcia; daughter, Ilene Santillanes and husband Paul; and grandchildren Nicole and Santino; great-grandchildren Santino Jr. and Jacob; grandchildren, Amanda and Paul daughter, Melissa Garcia and husband Alamito Romero; and grandchildren Sarah, Ashley, and Ricardo sister, Carrie Gallegos and husband Mike and children; several relatives, nieces and nephews. Dennis was a loving, giving husband, father, and grandfather who liked going to Vegas and Laughlin. He worked for Seattle Fish Company.

He will be greatly missed. Urn bearer is Paul Santillanes Jr. Rosary will be Saturday March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. followed by Life Celebration Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church.

Burial of cremains will follow the Mass at Pajarito Cemetery. Please visit Dennis's online guest book at Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals Life Celebrations 2400 Washington St. NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 884-5777 HERNANDEZ-LILLIAN MARIE You are the "LIGHT OF OUR LIVES" OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. TONY PETE.CARLA AND CAMILLE AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN.

HERRMANN Veryla Herrmann was born on July 22, 1941 and passed away on March 7, 2010. At this time, no services have been arranged. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 JOHANSSON-Ruth Johansson, 90, passed away at home on Sunday, March 14, 2010. She is survived by her son, Peter Johansson and wife, Debra; grandchild, Kristin; great-grandson, Kyle; as well as other family and friends who loved and will miss her. A Memorial service will be held at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church on Taylor Ranch Road on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery with her husband, Gustave Johansson on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be trusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920 KING-Lovie E. King, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1930, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, W. A.

King. She is survived by her two children, Vernon King and wife Janet of Albuquerque, La Verne Moser and husband Gene of Park City, Utah; three grandchildren, Susan Clement and husband Bill, Daniel Moser and wife Helen, Pamela Strasser and husband Fred; four great-grandchildren, Shannon and husband Jake, Kyle Strasser, Christina Moser and Katherine Moser; one great-great grandson, Dakota Liefson. Lovie was born in Comanche, OK, one of ten children born to William and Josephine Ray. She is also survived by one sister, Gladys Johnson of Boca Raton, FL. Lovie was a homemaker until her children graduated high school, at which time she was employed by Creamland Dairy, Inc.

She was an active member of Rebekah Lodge for many years, holding positions of Noble Grand and District Deputy President. She was a dedicated and loving wife, and the Matriarch of five generations, whose Christian faith was a sustaining force throughout her entire life. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Ladera Nursing Rehabilitation Center and Ambercare Hospice personnel for their excellent support and loving care, comfort and compassion during the last years of her life. In celebration of her devoted Christian life, private graveside services for the family were held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was interred with her husband on Monday, March 15, 2010. Lovie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)884-1188 LUJAN Juan Didio Lujan, age 88, a devout Catholic, a devoted family man and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, March 12, 2010.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Road NW, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Mr.

Lujan's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505)898-3160 MCDOWELL-Joseph W. McDowell, much loved father, grandfather, uncle and companion, died March 12, 2010 at the age of 86. He is survived by his very special friend and the love of his life, Lydia Santillanez; his son Stephen; his daughter Linda; and son Jeffery and wife, Iris; his grandson Joshua and wife, Kumi. Joe, Mac, or Jose as his close friends called him, grew up in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Drexel Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering.

His schooling was interrupted when World War II broke out and he became a B-24 pilot in the 15th Air Force. He was shot down bombing the German oil fields in Ploesti, Romania and was a prisoner-of-war. When he returned to the States, he became a pilot instructor for many years. He retired from the Air Force Reserve in 1960 with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

After working at Atlantic Refinery and International Latex Corporation in Delaware, Joe moved his family to Albuquerque in 1956, where he worked at Sandia National Laboratories. At Sandia, he worked in the Nuclear Weapons and Solar Programs until he retired in 1983. In retirement, his interest in natural history and the sciences led him to volunteer as a docent and preparatory of fossil specimens at the Museum of Natural History until 2005. He was the first volunteer recognized for 7000 hours of work at NMMNH, a record at the time. While there, he proudly worked almost 10 months to free a never-before-seen genus of Phytosaur from rock, as well as some of the Seismosaurus specimens.

He loved his New Mexico and would travel and fish with his buddies, whenever he could. He also loved living in the Sandia Mountains as seen in the multitude of bird, tree, flower and sunset pictures he took. The family is grateful beyond words for his last residence, Beehive Village, where he was treated with utmost kindness, dignity, and caring. Thanks are due, also, to Hospice of New Mexico staff, who tended lovingly to him in his final months. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to support the New Mexico Museum of National History Foundation at PO Box 7010, Albuquerque, NM 87194.

A Celebration of Joseph's life will be held at French-Lomas Chapel, Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Joseph at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505)275-3500 NAJERA Adalberto Rivas Najera was born on October 25, 1951 and passed away on March 16, 2010. A mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment is to follow at Mt.

Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements in care of RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663 NEWMAN Betty (Anna) Newman, who went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2010. She was 88 at the time of her passing. She was a long time resident of New Mexico sharing time in both Edgewood and Albuquerque. She dedicated her life to serving faithfully in her church, and most recently was attending Alameda Bible Church in Albuquerque.

She was active in the Edgewood Lions Club and senior center before moving back to Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Vince, 92; son Bobby Newman and wife, Dottie; daughter Nancy Siegel and husband, Rick; two granddaughters, Kara Siegel and Davine Sanchez and husband, Manuel. She also had four great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Risse', Ethan, and Alyssa, of whom all will miss spending special times and nights with her. A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Betty on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Alameda Bible Church, 220 El Pueblo Road NW.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Victory Christian School Gymnasium Fund, 220 El Pueblo Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Please visit our online guestbook for Betty at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 NUNEZ Gloria J. Nunez, 67, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away March, 11, 2010. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Louie Nunez; and her son Tony Nunez. She is survived by sons, John Nunez of Seattle, WA and Ronnie Nunez of Pagosa Springs, grandchildren, Jessica Morgan, Marcus Nunez.Danielle Nunez and Russell Snyder Nunez; two great-grandchildren; Hunter and Chase Morgan; brothers, Mickey and Sisto Mon-toya; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary will be recited Friday March 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque. A communion service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Nunez, Orlando Encinias, Vince Harrison, Santi-ago Gallegos, Robert Cansino and Cesario Ortiz. ROBERTS Judith Ann Roberts, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM and adored wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed into God's hands after a long battle with Breast JOHNSON Rick Johnson Many of us lost a rare and special friend, and the community a respected and passionate leader when cancer claimed Rick Johnson this week at age 66. Rick finally ended his two and a half year standoff with that wretched disease.

cancer plays dirty, so it prevailed. However, it found a true foe in Rick Johnson, who beat the odds and exceeded doctor's expectations throughout. Rick was born in Evansville, Indiana, and lived a childhood filled with exploration of neighborhood forests and canoe-filled lakes. He terrorized old ladies on his bicycle "Blue Flame," wearing his orange action figure cape-much to his mother's chagrin, as it was her bath mat. Rick moved to NM as an adolescent, became a Jefferson Jet, miraculously stayed out of the pokey, forged decades-long friendships, and is still close to many of his junior high buddies today.

He attended Highland High School as a jock-preferring sports and girls to studying, and cars to books. his quick mind and huge intellect spared him from bad grades and detention-most of the time. At UNM, he pledged Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, knowing it would be a strong academic environment.but then helping him get the most out of his college years in "Animal House" style. He cemented many more strong and lifelong relationships with his Pike brothers. He also began a lifetime love of words-excelling in English, writing, psychology and literature-all of which prepared him for a career in advertising.

His first professional job, however was as a banker. He was lifted off the UNM campus by the California Wells Fargo recruiters, and spent his first tenure on the west coast learning economics on the job. He also discovered he had a keen business acumen, management abilities, and a love of numbers-which he eventually parlayed into a graduate degree in banking from the prestigious Wisconsin School Of Banking. Missing Albuquerque, he returned and was lured into advertising to join George Mellekas as Vice President of Mellekas and Associates in the early 70' but then back into banking by another mentor named George-George Maloof, from whom he learned focus and great business lessons like "less is more." Fulfilling a dream of owning his own business, he formed Rick Johnson and Company in 1977 on a card table in his den. He incorporated in 1979, and over the next few years with his beloved wife and partner, Debbie, went on to build the ad agency into one of the largest and longest-tenured success stories in the region.

The agency is now well into its thirty-third year, managed by the second-generation leadership of a trusted and valued management team that has worked side by side with Rick and Debbie for decades, along with an enormously talented and dedicated staff. Rick was a generous and involved member of the non-profit community in ABQ, where he shared his considerable talents, insights and drive. He served as a board member of many organizations, including ACCION, Albuquerque Community Foundation, Explora, Greater ABQ Chamber, Middle Rio Grande Business Education Collaborative, NM First, NMSO, UNM Alumni Association, UNM Foundation, Anderson Schools of Management, YMCA, Youth Development Inc. Rick is remembered among those groups for his wry and gracious humor, his uncanny ability to build consensus from chaos, and his piercing compassion for the causes he served. Often when asked, and more often when intrigued and inspired, he also shared his gifts in service as a committee member for ARCA, New Mexico Business Roundtable for Education, UNM Colleges of Arts Sciences and Communications Journalism, and more.

Rick was honored by the NMAF as a Silver Medalist, KAFB as an Honorary Commander, UNM Outstanding Alumni and more. He and Debbie received the GACC Maxie Anderson Small Business of the Year, TANM Tourism Professionals of the year, Spirit of Achievement Award from National Jew-isn Hospital, and the New Mexicans of Vision Award from the YWCA, and NMBW Power Brokers for 11 years running. The agency won over 1500 local, regional and national creative awards in its first 30 years, as well being a charter member of the NM Private 100, and receiving the EMORY award for effective business management from Affiliated Advertising Agencies International. Rick thrived on exercise and the outdoors and was an avid tennis player for years, his favorite hitting partners his adored daughters Lauren and Leslie. In recent years he turned his attention to golf, from which he derived huge joy (and frustration) on courses all over the country.

However, he favored his home course, ACC, and his regular treasured Tuesday afternoon group of long-time and dear friends who laughed as hard as they worked on their games. He and Debbie also jogged together every weekend, and prior to his illness spent every weekend for almost three decades on the trails together. He ran eight miles the day before his crushing diagnosis. The Johnsons also loved to travel, and were fortunate to be able to see the world together. Rick had a rare ability for languages, and, in addition to Spanish, spoke enough Chinese and Japanese to get directions to the bathrooms and restaurants.

Rick's optimism and creativity carried over into his courage and determination in his attack on cancer, earning him the love and affection of the many close friends and caregivers. Rick and Debbie and the family want to send deep gratitude to the many, many angels who kept us out of cancer's clutches, including personal friends, the amazing, efficient and compassionate medical and nursing staff at UNMCC and UNMH, led by the brilliant Dr. Fa Chyi Lee. We are also indebted to the management team and staff at RJC and appreciative of the folks at Pres Hospice. Rick is survived by his wife, partner and soulmate, Debbie; treasured daughters, Leslie Johnson of ABQ and Lauren Hegna of KC; son-in-law Corey Hegna; grandson Jacob; and granddaughter Emily; His brother Doug; and sister-in-law Ruth Johnson helped provide a foundation of hope and love throughout his illness.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Rick Johnson Memorial Fund at the ABQ Community Foundation, P. O. Box 36960, Albuquerque, 87176. They will be used to support the UNM Cancer Center, UNM Hospital and the Rick and Debbie Johnson Marketing Center at the UNM Anderson Schools of Management. A Memorial Service will be held for Rick on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at the Roy Disney Performing Arts Theatre inside the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th Street NW.

Please visit our online guestbook for Rick at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 KELSO Ronald G. Kelso, 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010. Ronald is survived by his wife of 53 years Elaine E.

Kelso; daughter, Rhonda L. Varley and husband Steve; son, Russell G. Kelso and wife Karen; seven grandchildren, Nathan Varley and wife Mary, Eric Varley and wife Den-ette, Kaylyn Acree and husband Anthony, Mitch Varley, Jason Van Auken, Lindsie Kelso, Sara Kelso; five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Elliette, Liliana, Aubrielle and Andrew; sisters, Shirley Woods, Billie Sue Avery and husband Monte, Henry Kelso and wife Elizabeth, all of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Hester Kelso. A Memorial Service for Ronald will be held Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:30 p.m.

at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ronald's name to Presbyterian Hospice Center, 8300 Constitution Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. For those who wish, you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are en INDEX Ash, Shannon M. Salce Ballard, Gene Charles Barrett, William Charles Barron, Elizabeth Camille Bennett, Eufelia Brewer, Terry Butler, Raymond Emery I Buxton, Richard Clarke Garcia, Dennis F.

Hernandez, Lillian Marie Herrmann, Veryla Johansson, Ruth Johnson, Rick Kelso, Ronald G. King, Lovie E. Lujan, Juan Didio McDowell, Joseph W. Najera, Adalberto Rivas Newman, Betty Nunez, Gloria J. Roberts, Judith Ann Rojas, Otila Sedillo, John Steider McCampbell, Doris Swain-Kelly, Willia B.

Thigpen, Andrew Calvin II Trujillo, Ernest M. Williams, Owallah S. Wood, Everett E. Wugofski, Monique Janine Leduc ASH-Shannon M. Sake Ash, 48, a lifelong resident of the Albuquerque area was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

Shannon is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Jeff Ash; and their two daughters, Maggie and Sarah Ash; father, Richard Salce; sister, Shawn Steele; parents-in-law, Terry and Marcia Ash; nephews, Chance and Parker Steele; sister-in-law, Gabrielle Baca and husband, Steve; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Salce; and her grandparents, Bob and Mary Lucas and Virgil and Cath-leen Salce. Shannon was a good daughter, devoted wife, gifted home schooling mom and loving sister. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and she shared that love with everyone she came in contact with. Her spirit will remain in our hearts forever; she is deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service in Shannon's honor will be celebrated on Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at Desert Springs Church, 705 Osuna Road NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fort Lone Tree Camp, 307 County Road 006 Capitan, NM 88316. Please visit our online guestbook for Shannon at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 BALLARD-Gene Charles Ballard, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Gene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou; his son Gene C.

Ballard, Jr. and wife Carlot-ta; grandsons, Eric Hays and Brian P. Ballard; sister, Delores Wynne; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Autry and Mary R. Jimenez; brother-in-law Casey Jimenez and wife Mary; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Jessie and Ed Moore; his children, Steven Ballard and LaLinda Kay Ballard Ochoa; and his sister Joann Ritchie.

Gene served his country during WWII as a radioman in the Navy. He retired from the Federal Aviation Agency after 33 years of service. Gene and his wife loved to travel and enjoyed visiting all over the world. Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2010, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at French Mortuary, 10500 Lo-mas Blvd. NE. Graveside service will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Tucumcari Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Gene at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd.

NE (505) 275-3500 BARRETT William Charles Barrett, age 24, of Edgewood, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 following a motorcycle accident. Will attended Mo-riarty High School. He later attended CNM, where he earned his Phlebotomy Certificate. He worked at Presbyterian Hospital for the past two years. He loved the outdoors, riding his Harley, and hanging out with his friends.

Will is survived by his father Carl Barrett and wife Shawna; mother, Kelly Rennison; brothers, Richard, Jonathan, and Raven; sisters, Samantha, Alyssa; cousins Lesley, Krystal, and Ken who were more like sisters and brothers; grandparents, Bill and Sandy Barrett; Edna and Frank Nipper and Jean Harber. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Edgewood Chapel on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NW at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Eye Bank, 2501 Yale Blvd.

SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Please visit our online guest book for Will at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd.NW (505)897-0300 BARRON-Elizabeth Camille (Ulibarri), February 12, 1951 March 6, 2010, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at her home in Corona, CA. Elizabeth was a retired LPN who worked at St. Joseph's Hospital on Montgomery Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM for 23 years. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alex Norbert and Diane Ulibarri-Norbert PKA Dian Diaz; sons, Johnny Mercer and Kelly Mercer; sisters, Pauline Romero, Mackey Ruane, Charlotte Camarena, Theresa Vazquez; brother, Karlos Ulibarri; along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Lizzie Ulibarri; sister, Pra-jedes Diane Campbell; brother, Delfino Ulibarri. Memorial Services and reception are scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. p.m. at Calvary Chapel in the 4001 Osuna Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.

BENNETT-Eufelia Bennett, 98, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. She was born in New Mexico Territory in 1911, raised in Colfax County and has resided in Albuquerque since 1943. Eufelia is survived by one brother, David; five children, Phyllis, Helen and husband, Phil, Lucy Ann, Bobby, and Wayne and wife, Kay; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Charlotte, Pamela, Patrick and wife, Melissa, Phillip, James Alan, Shanna and husband, Jeff, and Leslie; four greatgrandchildren, Abby, Amy, Annaka and Payton; and relatives, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eirwin in 1980; son-in-law, James in 2006; and siblings, Pauline, John and Lucy. At age 16, Eufelia learned the importance of caring for others when the unexpected passing of her mother required her to raise her younger siblings.

She raised her own family while excelling in fabric arts and growing beautiful flowers. When she was blessed with grandchildren, her capacity to TRUJILLO-Ernest M. Trujillo March 19, 1948 January 11, 2009 God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful, He always takes the Love Your Wife Gloria, Your Children and Grandchildren WILLIAMS-Owallah S. "Billie" Williams, 93, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

She is survived by her children, Beverly J. Wilkins of Albuquerque and John R. Williams of Truth or Consequences, NM; five grandchildren, Sydney Little and husband, Frank, Brian Wilkins and wife, Robyn, Steven Wilkins and wife, Sandra, Amy Wilkins, and Dawn Williams; great-grandchildren, Christina Little and partner, Robert Willeto, Stephanie Hicks and husband, Ryan, Chelsea and John Wilkins, Holly Wilkins and partner, Jamie, Boston, Dustin and Lillian Wilkins, and James, John and Kirsten Verdigan; four great-great grandchildren, Shana, Bailey, Alisa, and Robert James; her only remaining sibling, sister Wauhillau "Neen" Clanton; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Owallah was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John P. Williams in August, 2000; six brothers, Herb, Glen, Cliff, Ben, Joe and Charles Shoemake; and one sister, Blanche Perry.

She was born to Walter Benjamin and Mary Mollie Merrell Shoemake in Claremore, OK on November 4, 1916. Billie graduated from the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS. Owallah married John Williams on June 16, 1936 in Tulsa, OK. She retired from the Federal Government after working as a Federal Switchboard Operator for twenty years. Billie was very active in Eastern Star, Desert Rose 70, The White Shrine, and Daughters of the Nile.

She also was active in the Haskell Alumni Club and the Cherokees of New Mexico. Billie loved to bake, especially her pies. She was a very bubbly, social type of person who loved to entertain and spend time with others. Billie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit French University Chapel, Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4:00 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m., at French University Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Suite 209, 87111, or to the charity of your choice.

Please visit our online guestbook for Billie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 WOOD Everett E. Wood passed peacefully from this life on Monday, March 15, 2010, at the age of 93. He was born in Princeton, Illinois.

Everett also lived in Sandwich, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. He graduated from North Central College with a B.A. in Business Administration. Prior to WWII, he became the head of the BIA credit programs, in Ashland, Wisconsin, serving tribes in Wisconsin and Michigan. In 1941, a month before the Pearl Harbor attack, he was drafted into the Army.

He received training as a field medic, in Amarillo, Denver, Paso Robles and Tacoma. Everett served in active duty in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Holland, Austria and Germany and participated in the Battle of the Bulge during the Christmas of 1944 and the Liberation of Dachau in April of 1945. In 1948, he married Edna Portwood, at the Episcopal Church across from the White House. He retired from the BIA in 1977, in Window Rock, AZ, where he was the BIA's Chief of Credit for the Navajo Nation. Everett and Edna continued to enjoy living in Gallup, until they moved to Albuquerque in 2004.

He is survived by his wife; four children, John, Douglas and Dana in Albuquerque and Charlene Delaunay in Arapahoe, WY; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 21, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at French -University Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Salvation Army, www.usw.salvationarmy.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Everett at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd.

NE (505) 843-6333 WUGOFSKI-Monique Janine Leduc Wugof s-ki, passed over to the other side on March 15, 2010 after living a full life of 83 years. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Leon; children, Patricia Mayfield, Barbara Wugofski O'Neill, and Lee Wugofski; grandchildren, Patricia Lee Payne and husband Korigan, Janine Lee O'Neill, Jacqueline Jennifer O'Neill and Nicholas Joseph Wugofski. She is also survived by her great-grandson, Bastian Payne; sister, Andree Leduc Roussel and husband Jean Jacques; and many other family in France. Monique was born in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France, was admitted to the Conservatoire de Paris at age 10 to develop a profound musical talent for the piano, and graduated at age 18. While experiencing WW II in German-occupied France, she met and married an American soldier, Leon, and they moved to the states where she continued to perform around the USA and France.

While raising their family, she gave piano lessons at home and public institutions, such as the renowned Temple University in Philadelphia. After moving to New Mexico, she founded the East Mountain Artist's Series, where she continued to share the beauty and magnitude of her musical gift. Services will be Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Mountainside United Methodist Church, 4 Penny Lane, Cedar Crest, NM. Memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction, PO Box 27693, Albuquerque, NM 87125.

Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook for Monique at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd.NE (505) 275-3500 ROJAS-Otila (Tillie) Rojas, 95, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on March 15, 2010. Mrs. Rojas is survived by her children, Hazel Le-vix, Lovene-Hope Gutierrez and husband, Jose, Bernadette Rojas Lucero and Armando Jack Rojas her grandchildren, Otila De Baca, Faith Seda, Charity Gutierrez, Joey-Hope Gutierrez, Nickolaus Rojas, Steven Craighead, Steven Archuleta, Kim, Adrienne Witte, and Armando Jack Rojas III; great-grandchildren, Carmelita Vigil, Louie Vigil, Chrissy Gutierrez, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Francisco Gutierrez, Victoria Gutierrez, Amanda Sanchez, Steven Archuleta Joe Ray Archuleta, Stephine Archuleta, Jonathan Archu-leta, and Melanie Witte; great-greatgrandchildren, Lilliana Vigil and Serenity Sanchez; her favorite niece, Paula Strosnider and husband, Jeff and their children, Kristin, David and Gregory. Mrs.

Rojas was preceded by her father, Refugio Amador; her mother, Maria Bar-rera; her husband, Armando Jack Rojas her children, Mary Agnes Walker, and Refugio Joe Rojas. Mrs. Rojas was a devout member of the third order of Franciscans, Saint Anthony fraternity. A Rosary will be recited, Sunday, March 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1100 Indian School NW. Final visitation will be Monday at the Church from 8:30 a.m.

until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Emeric Nord-meyer, presider. Interment of cremains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr.SW 243-7861.

SEDILLOJohn Sedillo, born December 30, 1952, passed away on March 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sedillo; children, John, Edward, Priscilla and husband, Javier Valdez, Tony, Jane, Patricia, Melissa and husband Steve Duarte; brothers, Mike and wife, Lee Sedillo, Alex, Herbie; sisters, Isabel and husband Archie Lopez, Florence and husband, Bert Chavez, Sharon and husband, Pancho Avalos; 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 7 Church Loop, Tome, NM.

STEIDER MCCAMPBELL-Doris Steider Mc-Campbell began her next journey on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at a youthful age of 85. She was an icon in the New Mexico art community and was also well known around the world by thousands of artists and collectors. Her innovative and masterful technique of painting was a unique, modern version of egg tempera, a medium used by many ancient masters. She graduated from Purdue University and earned her Masters degree in Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico. Doris inspired many in her personal and spiritual life, and was greatly loved by scores of family and friends.

She defined beauty in countless ways as an artist and as a person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Mc-Campell, in 1999. She is survived by her long time friend and companion, Arbon Lang; her children, Kris Latham and husband Gerald, Bob Steider and wife Brenda, Tim Steider and wife Amy; sister-in-law, Betts Sleeter; her stepchildren Jeff McCampbell and wife Patty, Joan Sleeter and husband David; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren with one more to arrive this summer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Santa Maria El Mirador Easter Seals Disability Services, at 2041 Pacheco St. Santa Fe, NM 87505-6478 or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Doris at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd.NE (505) 823-9400 SWAIN-KELLY Willia B. Kelly-Saindon, Lois J. Saindon, Lawrence J.

Jr. IN LOVING MEMORY Willia- March28, 1919 -March 19,2001 19, 1938 March 19, 2009 September 27, 1958 September 3, 2009 Lois J. Kelly Saindon passed away March 19, 2009 at the young age of 71. Ironically her mother, Willa B. Swain Kelly, passed March 19, 2001 at the age of 81 and on September 3, 2009, Lois' first son, Lawrence John Saindon Jr.

passed away at the age of 51. Son. Christopher Saindon, twins, Kelly Saindon and Kimberly Saindon Friske, miss their mom, grandma and brother more than words can say. To lose your mom on your grandma's death day is a pain we cannot bare and to lose your brother six months later only the Lord can ease our pain and that's where they are in heaven, with our Lord. May God be with our family and friends to help the hearts heal and mend.

All our love until we meet again. Love Chris, Kelly and Kim. THIGPEN-Andrew Calvin Thigpen II, 53, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born July 1, 1956 to Andrew and Janet Thigpen. Calvin is survived by his common-law wife Jamie Thigpen; his sons, Justin D.

Thigpen, Richard T. Thigpen, Billyjack Shaw; his daughter Jeannie Gonzalez and husband Marcos; his grandchildren, Andrew Tyler Thigpen, Cody Lane Thigpen, Tona Lea Thigpen, Cody James and Corben Thigpen, Marcos Jr. and Octavian Gonzalez; brother, Daniel Thigpen and wife Tina; sister, Terry Ann Sheets and husband, Pat; his nieces, Jamie Moats and husband, DJ, and Kylie Waddell; his nephews, Jesse Thigpen, Ryan Sheets, Dusty and Dakota Moats, Rusty Kriete, Chad and Brad Waddell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son Dwayne Cody Shaw. Calvin was a born and raised in Albuquerque where he attended Highland High School.

After school Calvin joined the US Coast Guard where he served honorably. Soon after the Coast Guard Calvin began working for Halliburton in Farmington, NM. With Halliburton, Calvin had the opportunity to live in Dubai, UAE and in Islamabad, Pakistan. Calvin also worked the Halliburton rigs in Europe, most countries of the Middle East and Central Asia. Calvin returned to the US and worked for Halliburton and BJ Services in the Texas Panhandle.

Later he would explore the i.