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THE WEB New -ABQjournal. Mexico Go news to at Obituaries ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2004 D9 http://www.abqjournal.com Sam White Eminent Biomedical Pioneer Most Proud of Family BY PAUL LOGAN Journal Staff Writer Dr. Sam White was a pioneer in biomedical research, a nuclear blast expert and one of the founders of Lovelace Medical Center, helping to make it world renowned in research and teaching. The eminent physician and his famous brother, the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron "Whizzer" White, forged one of 20th-century America's more notable brother combinations.

White died Monday of respiratory complications at Lovelace Medical Center, which he helped establish more than a half century ago. He was 91. A private service is planned. White was warm, slightly reserved, exacting, but always encouraging and known for giving others credit, a daughter, Meredith White of New York City, said Thursday. "Inquisitive and challenging, his mind never stopped," she said.

"You knew you had to do your best for him." Of all his accomplishments, White was probably most proud of his family. "His parents, his brother, his wife and his children simply Dr. Sam White "was a leader in aviation medicine before the word 'aerospace' medicine was Invented," said friend and former colleague, Dr. Don Kilgore. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHITE FAMILY family," she said.

His parents, Colorado farmers who ran a lumber yard, didn't graduate from grade: school, his daughter said, but they "preached the value of education." Reared in Wellington, the White brothers earned full scholarships to the University of Colorado. Both excelled academically and athletically, "He was a leader in aviation His work included studies in. medicine before the word the field of aging, memory loss, 'aerospace' medicine was hypothermia, cosmic rays, invented," Kilgore said. geology and pollution of the "Hundreds of scientists took upper atmosphere, his daughtheir inspiration, dedication ter said. and leadership from Sam.

Fel- "He looked at everything lowship programs people came from 10 different perspecfrom all over the world to tives," she said. "Everything he spend time there. It was one of learned from any specific the things he put together." research, he applied to someWhite was known for making thing else." instruments to treat patients or When Randy Lovelace and conduct experiments, his his wife, Mary, were killed in daughter said. 1965 in a private-plane his oral history conducted dent, White became president by professor (Jake) Spidle of Lovelace. White recounted how he bought "His legacy was one of schollead from the local junk man arship and one of scientific 'plumber's lead was too expen- Kilgore said.

"He sive' and fashioned the gear integrity," he needed to do isotope scans of helped Lovelace become world renowned in terms of research the thyroid," his daughter said. also blew and teaching." He glass to make thermostats for his lab. When White and his wife, Peggy, the Smithsonian Institution were married for 62 years. launched an exhibit coinciding Other survivors include a with the 50th anniversary of daughter, Sharon White of the atom bomb, the museum Washington, D.C., and son, asked White to borrow the slide Stephen White of Nocona, rule-like device he designed to Texas. calculate the force of the Byron White died in 2002.

bomb's shock wave, his daugh- Memorial donations may be ter said. made to Lovelace Medical CenFor more than 30 years, ter Library, attention Linda White spearheaded wide-rang- Morgan Davis, or the UNM ing Lovelace research projects Medical Center Library Oral as director of medical educa- History Project, attention Jake tion and research. Spidle. Bonnie Jo Halpin First Playboy Bunny at Club Called Girlish, Bubbly, Wholesome CORLEY -Gene In Memory of Gene E. Corley FUNERALS November 1921 April 1999 Home Builder, Post Hole Distributor, "Grandpa" INDEX Arellano, Hellen S.

Brown, Ralph D. Chavez, Lorenzo Sr. Corley, Gene E. Corley, Joyce Thompson Criswell, William B. Dobbins, Commander John Byrne Jr.

USN Ret. Ervin, Morton Lee Gallegos, Genevieve Garcia, Virginia Gonzales, Tony L. Graeber, George A. Hargrove, Laura Opal Herrera, Rita A. Holland, Wesley Thomas Ingaglio, Elayne Kimzey, Glenna Delle Kyle, V.G.

Lindsay, Bert W. Lujan, Abilion R. Malm, Jack S. McHale, Mark Murfin, Marjorie Plese, Leona F. Sandoval, Lucy Q.

BY DENNIS MCLELLAN Los Angeles Times When key-holders walked into the Playboy Club in Chicago on opening day in 1960, the first bunny they saw was the young woman at the front door, Bonnie Jo Halpin. Halpin, who died March 31 at age 65, served as the prototype for the club's bunnies, who ARELLANO -Hellen In Memory of Hellen S. Arellano It's been a long year, since the angels arrived, to escort you to Heaven for your new life with Christ. We have missed you so much, but in our sorrow, we know that God's love is unlimited, for his children here below. Including the rich, the poor, the good and the bad, the healthy, the suffering, the disabled and the sad.

You prepared well to meet Him and God knows it's so, So we'll meet you in Heaven when it's our time to Nemey Arellano WE LOVE YOU DEARLY, Husband, Nemey; your children and grandchildren BROWN -Ralph D. Brown, 81, a resident of Paradise Hills since 1966, died on April 27, 2004. He is survived by his four sons, Dick Brown and Pam of Enumclaw, WA, Randy Brown of Washington, Dennis Brown and wife, Jeanne of Mt. Vernon, Washington and Brown of Rio Rancho; two daughters, Shel-ley Bezona and husband, Ab of John Day, OR and "Susan Brown of Atlanta, GA; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Lumley of Jackson Hole, WY and Jean McKnight and husband, Linden of -Layton, UT; sister-in-law, Margaret Brown of -Greeley, CO. He was preceded in death by two Byron Brown and Ladell Brown and one sister, Helen Ziegler.

Ralph was a member wof the IBEW and the Church of Jesus Christ of -Latter-day Saints, and former member of Paradise Hills Country Club. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. Memorial service will be held on -Friday at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westweside Chapel. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd.

NW (505) 897-0300 CHAVEZ- Lorenzo Chavez. A final visitation for Mr. Lorenzo Chavez Sr. will be Friday mornRing from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

at St. Anne -Catholic Church with Mass of the Christian will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. by Father Daniel Balizan. Interment will follow at the San -Jose de Armijo Cemetery will full Military Honwors by the D.A.V. Chapter 3.

Pallbearers will be, David James Chavez David James Chavez Joseph Gabriel Chavez, Lorenzo Chavez Ernest Richard Sedillo Sr. and Ernest Richard Sedilloi Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his grandchildren. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW 243-7861 Court members to ask who they most admired, Meredith White said.

"The justices' answers, with lengthy explanations, ranged from John Marshall to Abraham Lincoln to Oliver Wendell Holmes," she said. "Justice White's choice: 'My brother She said the justice would often tell friends that his muchcelebrated path was made easy because "my older brother cleared the tall trees before me." And, she said, her father would return the compliments from college friends with, "Wait until you see my younger brother." Dr. Randy Lovelace II persuaded White to leave the Navy and come to help build a new medical center in Albuquerque in 1947. He became the new director of research. Later, the Lovelace Clinic was chosen to conduct tests on the 32 original Mercury astronauts, including former Sen.

in John Glenn, in a grueling process described in Tom Wolfe's "The Right Stuff." Dr. Don Kilgore, who worked with "Dr. Sam" for 30 years, said his friend organized the team approach to examining and testing the astronauts. earning all-conference and AllAmerica honors in football and Phi Beta Kappa keys. "Whizzer" White was a runnerup for the Heisman Trophy in 1937.

Sam became a Rhodes Scholar. His little brother followed him, also as a Rhodes scholar, to Oxford, England. Many years later, school class wrote Supreme became icons of the sexual revolution: a beautiful, petite brunette with a bubbly personality. "Bonnie Jo Halpin was the very first 'door bunny' on opening day at the very first club, so it's quite appropriate to refer to her as the very first bunny," said Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who started the Playboy clubs with Victor Lownes May 2, 2004. DOBBINS -Commander John Byrne Dobbins, "I still don't hear no hammers!" You are loved missed, Wayne, Alyce, Glen and grandchildren -Joyce In Memory of Joyce Thompson Corley May 1923 April 1 1973 Oh, the love, the warmth, the gentleness, the laughter, the wit.

Oh, how you are so deeply missed even after 31 years; every day, every week, every year. Your three kids, Wayne, Alyce, Glenn and the grandchildren We love you. CRISWELL-William B. (Bill) Criswell, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George J.

Criswell and Mae Criswell. He is survived by his son, Dan; and his mother, Mary Criswell. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas and moved to Albuquerque in 1949. He served in the Korean War and was in the US Navy. He worked at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque for 30 Years.

He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and his many days spent at Elephant Butte Lake. A Memorial Service will be held at the VFW Post 401, 2001 Girard SE, ABQ at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. (505) 823-9400 ERVIN- -Morton Lee Ervin, 65, an Albuquerque resident, died April 23, 2004 from complications related to endocarditis.

He leaves a great empty space in the lives of his family and friends. He was born November 7, 1938 in Snyder, TX to Ernestine and Leonard Ervin. He graduated from Carlsbad High School, was a airman stationed at Kirkland AFB, and attended both the University of New Mexico and Highland University, receiving his BS in mathematics. He worked for IBM as a Senior Systems Engineer for both the Santa Fe, NM and Kingston, NY offices. After retiring with 31 years with IBM, Mort acted as technology consultant for the library automation systems of APS Library Services and as a tireless and enthusiastic volunteer for the Special Collections Genealogy library of the Albuquerque Public Library.

His interests were varied. Throughout his life he enjoyed skiing, scuba diving and sailing. He participated in numerous sailing regattas and completed several ocean crossings. In the more recent years, his avid dedication to the genealogical community inspired him to start his own means of publishing of New Mexico genealogical indexes and information (Ervin Publishing). His family and friends remember him as a fun-loving, charming adventurer and a perfectionist with all projects he took on.

He is survived by his children (from his first marriage of 40 years to Nina Ervin), Vance (Debbie) Ervin of New Mexico, Sherri (Ken) Brown of Alaska; grandchildren, William Ervin of Georgia, Hunter and Ava Brown of Alaska; sister, Doris Ervin (Barbara Duckworth) of Colorado; and an aunt, Marynell Juarez of New Mexico. Also surviving is his partner of four years, Sarah Henderson and children, Michael Henderson of California, Paul (Tracy) Henderson, Jessica (Steve) Hackett of Colorado and Amy Henderson of New Mexico; and grandchildren, Haeli and Riley Henderson, Ellie Hackett of Colorado and Ruby Henderson of New Mexico. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver SW, Albuquerque, NM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the New Mexico Library Foundation or the UNM Children's Hospital. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 USN 74, a resident of Albuquerque for more than 30 years, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne Dobbins; sons, Joseph Dobbins and wife, Helene, and Matthew Dobbins and wife, Sophia, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Sean Dobbins, Alexandra Dobbins, Christopher Dobbins, Robert Metoyer and Annette Metoyer; brother, James R. Dobbins and wife, Carol, of Virginia Beach, VA and sister, Carol Jones and husband, C. R.

of Cape Coral, FL. Commander Dobbins, originally from West Virginia, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and served 25 years as a Naval Aviator. Commander Dobbins' first love was flying and after retirement from the Navy, he taught mathematics at a business college. Services will be held Monday, May 3, 2004, 10:30 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd.

Chapel. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. (505) 821-0010 GALLEGOS Genevieve Gallegos. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.

at Our Lady of Guadalupe and restaurateur Arnie Morton. "She was a very special lady." Halpin had appeared on the cover of the October 1962 issue of Playboy but not in the nowlegendary, satin bunny cosresembled a strapless, one-piece bathing suit cut high on the leg that included the famous bunny ears, cottontail, and white cuffs and collar with. a black bow tie. Catholic Church, Villanueva, NM with the Rev. Vincent Chavez officiating.

Refreshments will be served at the El Valle Community Center following the services. GARCIA -Virginia Garcia, 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away early Monday, April 26, 2004. Virginia was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Armarante; and brother, Jess Trujillo. She is survived by her three brothers, Fermin Trujillo and his wife, Cristella of Maryland; Felix Trujillo and his wife, JoAnne of Belen, NM; Napaleon Trujillo and his wife, Agnes of California; her sister, Faviola and her husband, Joe Hill of Gallup, NM. Virginia is also survived by her children, Jeanette and her husband, Manuel Ramirez of Arizona; Kathryn and her husband, Dave Pinner of Canada; Rebecca and her husband, Richard Garcia of Albuquerque; Martin Garcia of Colorado; Randy and his wife Roberta Garcia of Albuquerque.

Virginia was also blessed with nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Virginia lived a long and beautiful life and will be missed immensely but her vibrant spirit and love for her children and grand-children will live forever in all our hearts and minds. Cremation has taken place and a Mass of the Resurrection will be held Friday, April 30, 2004 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church at 8:30 a.m. Burial and interment services will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM at .11:00 p.m. Service arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Options, 7601 Wyoming Blvd.

821-0010. GONZALES -Tony In Loving Memory of Tony L. Gonzales December 6, 1939 April 30, 2003 It's been one year since you left us and not a day gone by that we haven't cried for you and thought about you. we love and miss you very much. Love you, Viola, Ray, Theresa, Diana and families GRAEBER- -George A.

Graeber departed this world on April 28, 2004 after a long illness. He was called to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and his son, Dennis, who preceded him in death. George was born 'on December 12, 1924. He retired from Operating Engineers in 1987 and spent his time enjoying projects with his children. He always looked forward to road trips as he loved the desert.

A special enjoyment was long walks with his dog, Corkey. George is survived by his loving wife, Clara; daughters, Gloria Lynn and Nancy Ann; sons, David, George, Daniel and wife Ruby, and Jerry and wife Cindy; sister, Edna Smith of Phoenix; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and nieces. Services will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Road NE.

Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 four daughters, Doris Mae Clark and husband, Marion of Mt. View, OK, Priscilla Mae Stark and husband, Jack of Anchorage, AK, Pat H. Daily and husband, Don of Albuquerque and Carol Ann Buhrman husband, Keith of Muleshoe, TX; 12 grandchildren, Nancy, Gary, Sharon, Pam, Robin, Kathy, Bryan, Debbie, Tawndy, Cheryl, Scott and Donnie; 21 great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Donald Eugene Hargrove.

Laura loved to crochet and kept a supply of baby blankets to give as needed. She also loved to play bingo and word games and going to the casino. Laura was devoted to her family and loved people. Service will take place on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel with Reverend Clyde Stanfield, officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Lovvorn, Bryan Gear, Scott Holt, Donald Holt, Richard Primrose, Ken Dyer and John Barnes. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Heartland Hospice, 10801 Lomas NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112. French Mortuary 100 Golf Course Rd.

NW (505) 897-0300 HERRERA- -Rita A. Herrera, 1950-2004, beloved wife, mother, daughter and grandmother died Friday, April 16, 2004. Rita is survived by her husband, Harry Herrera of Moriarty; daughter, Tracey Harrell of Rio Rancho; son, Travis Durham of Albuquerque; and her parents, Edward and Lily Zaragoza of Albuquerque. She will be greatly missed. A small service will be held May 1, 2004 at Rio Vista Church, 8701 Golf Course Rd.

NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. For further info call (505)892-9833. HOLLAND Wesley Thomas Holland was born in Shirley, Arkansas September 26, 1913. He lived in the area until he met and married his true Jove, Paulyne Mills September 9, 1939 in HARGROVE -Laura Opal Hargrove, 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1935, died on April 28, 2004. She is survived by her son; Albert Eugene Hargrove and wife, Judy of Cerritos, CA; Three weeks before the club opened on Feb.

29, 1960, Halpin appeared in her bunny costume in an advertisement in the Chicago Tribune seeking "beautiful, charming and refined young ladies" to work as bunnies. Noted the ad: "Waitressing experience unnecessary." "Playboy was always looking for the girl next door, and she 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010 Robert Lloyd Holland, now residing in Mesa, Arizona and Jerry Thomas Holland, Riggins, Idaho. Wesley was a multi-talented individual and supported his family as a logger, trapper, farm manager, farmer, outfitter, guide, contractor, musician, soft shoe and tap dancer, engine hostler. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, making jewelry, bowling, his dogs, and his family. In 1952, Wesley moved from Arkansas to New Mexico where he spent the rest of his working career.

After the death of his wife he spent his remaining eight years with his son, Jerry Thomas Hotland in Riggins, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and three brothers. He is survived by his sons, their wives; ten grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. All are invited to come to the graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Terrace Grove Cemetery on Saturday May 1, 2004.

Following the graveside service the family invites all who loved Wesley to please come to the Community Bible Church located on Hwy 314,1 mile north of Los Lunas to visit with the family and celebrate Wesley's life. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Belen, NM. INGAGLIO-Elayne Ingaglio. Our friend Elayne passed away on April 16, 2004 after a long illness.

We will celebrate her courage, humor and love of life at the Siddha Meditation Center on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. KIMZEY Glenna Delle Kimzey passed with grace and dignity in the company of her four grandchildren, daughter, and son-in-law on April 25, 2004. She was born on October 23, 1912 in Missouri to Charles Westley and Nelle Clare Robertson McQuerry. She was a graduate of the University of Nevada where she was a member of PHI-KAPPA-PHI. Glenna taught school in Nevada and Colorado for a number of years before moving from Colorado to Albuquerque in 1984.

After retiring, Glenna was active in home schooling her grandchildren. She had also been involved with Girl Scouting in Woodland, CA. Glenna was a member of the American Association of University Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Kimzey, on June 24, 1992. Glenna is survived by her daughter, Jana Lee Vehar and husband, David of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jonathan and fiancUe, Kara, and Christina; sisters, Czerna Nall and husband, Gail of Lakeport, CA and Mertice Thompson of Reno, NV; brother, Charles McQuerry of Reno, NV; and cousin, Olive Bennett of California.

Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, Tom, Dan, Lynn, Judy, Linda, Madelon, Patty, Christina, Roger, and Ramona. Memorial Services will be at Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE, on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with Rabbi Joseph Black and Rev. Beth Purdum, as officiants. Burial will be in Congregation Albert section of Fairview Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice In Patient Unit, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or Congregation Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or Jewish Family Service for the Chevrah Kadisha, 5520 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The family extends their appreciation to the Staffs of ManorCare Heights, Kaseman Skilled Nursing, Kaseman Presbyterian Cancer Center, Albuquerque Ambulance Service and the many others who were committed to both Glenna's health and quality of life. Sunrise Funeral Options KYLE "Red" Kyle, 77 of Fort Sumner, NM died, April 27, 2004, following a sudden illness. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 1, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Sumner, NM.

Reverend Monty Leavell will officiate. Burial will follow at Ft. Sumner Cemetery. Red was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe and Dub Kyle. Survivors include his wife, Leila, of the home; one daughter, Sandra lone Mixon and husband Terry of Canadian, Texas.

Three sons, Marshall Kyle and wife, Phyllis of Collinsville, TX; Michael Pete" Kyle and wife Tamra of Whitesboro, TX; and William Jeff Kyle and wife, June, of Ft. Sumner; also surviving a brother Jack Kyle of Yukon, OK; nine grandchildren, several nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers will be Bob West, Charlie West, Mike Scott, William Spitz, Joe Spitz, C. W. Grissom, Emmett Fallon, and Clay Crist.

Honorary bearers are his grandchildren, all his friends and the youth of New Mexico that he worked with. Visitation hours will be Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the V.

G. 'Red" Kyle Scholarship Fund Citizens Bank, P. 0. Box 490, Ft. Sumner, NM, 88119, or to the First United Methodist Church, P.

O. Box 410, Ft. Sumner, NM, 88119, or the Ft. Sumner Cemetery P.O. Box 180, Ft.

Sumner, NM, 88119. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (505) 355-2311. www.chavezfuneralhome.com LINDSAY-Bert Lindsay, a democratic party activist, and lifelong conservationist died suddenly at home on Monday, April, 26, 2004. He was 86.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. had that bubbly, effervescent persona," said Kathryn Leigh Scott, author of the 1998 book "The Bunny Years." Added Scott, who first met Halpin when both worked as bunnies in the New York Playboy Club: "Until the day she died, she had the girlish, bubbly, wholesome appeal." Halpin died in her West Hollywood apartment after being Lindsay on Sunday, May 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the New Mexico Natural History and Science Museum at 1801 Mountain Rd. NW Lindsay was born on July 5, 1917 in Beaumont, Texas. After his mother died in the influenza epidemic of 1919, He was raised primarily by his grandparents, and then his aunt, in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

Lindsay was trained as a physicist and mathematician at Rice University and the University of Texas. In 1950, he married Imogene Summy Lindsay, and in 1957 moved his family to New Mexico to work for Sandia Laboratories. In 1986, in celebration of the approach of Haley's Comet, he helped design and construct an exhibit for the then infant Natural History and Science Museum. While still Texas, Lindsay and his wife became involved in Democratic Party politics, joining the dissidents led by the late Senator Ralph Yarborough who opposed the strong-arm politics of Lyndon Johnson. When he moved to New Mexico, Lindsay helped form the "Grass Roots" a liberal caucus of the Democratic Party, and in 1963, cofounded the Kiker Lecture Memorial, which brought liberal speakers to New Mexico.

A vocal opponent of American intervention in Vietnam, Lindsay attended the 1968 Democratic National Convention as a delegate for Eugene McCarthy. In 1977, Lindsay was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party for Bernalillo County, a position he held until 1981. He was considered a pioneer in the use of proportional representation to encourage democracy within the Democratic Party. In addition to his party activism, Bert was also an avid bird watcher, an accomplished gardener, and a determined tennis player. His passion for bird watching was legendary among family and friends.

No trip was made without a pair of binoculars and Peterson's Guide, and no trip really complete without a His green thumb made the Lindsay yard a preferred venue for many political and personal events. He was a card-carrying member of the American Civil Liberties Union for his entire adult life, and belonged to virtually every organization which sought to preserve other species and land for future generations. Lindsay was deeply committed to the United Nations as a source of international law, and remained active in the local chapter of the United Nations Association until his death. In the early 1980's Lindsay helped organize the New Mexico chapter of the Friendship Force, a citizen-to-citizen international exchange program meant to foster mutual respect, understanding, and world peace. Above all Bert was a devoted husband and father.

He spent many precious hours watching his sons play tennis or baseball and in 1959 took his eldest sons on a two week raft trip on the Colorado River to show them the wonders of the Glenn Canyon before it was senselessly flooded by the new dam. Mr. Lindsay is survived by his wife, Imogene, who stood shoulder to shoulder with him in all endeavors; his two sons, Larry and Wayne, their wives, Carla and Rachel; and two grandchildren, Gabriella and Philip Lindsay. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to any entity consistent with his ideals. LUJAN- -Abilion R.

"Abie" Lujan, passed away on April 27, 2004 at the age of 81, Services for Mr. Lujan will take place at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2004. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.

Ar- rangements by: Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW NM 87102 MALM-Mr. Jack S. Malm. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 a.m.

to 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary; where Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. this morning. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Casket bearers will be Joseph, John, and Jack Malm, Roger Dopson, Jake Dopson, and Jordan Malm.

Honorary bearers will be Cecily Dopson, Amber, Jeremy and Christopher Malm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial contributions be made to the Casa San Pablo Assisted Living; Presbyterian Hospice; or to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160 MCHALE Mark McHale, 52, of Rio Rancho died suddenly on April 26, 2004. A United States Navy Vietnam Era Veteran, Mark is survived by daughter, Essa Kennedy of Sunrise son, Christopher McHale of Rio Rancho; father, Joseph McHale of Wilmington mother, Mary McHale of Beaverton brother, Michael McHale of Long Island sister, Maura Steele of Tigard and sister, Mary Eileen Brady of Richmond, Mark was a graduate of Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT and worked for many years as a semiconductor technician. Mark was presently employed as a customer service tech at Phase 2 Solutions in Rio Rancho.

Mark was an avid enthusiast of nautre, enjoyed skiing, hiking, camping, and boating. Mark was also a talented musician, singer, and song writer. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass in his honor on Friday, April 30, 2004 at 10:30 seriously injured in a hit-andrun accident while walking her dog near her home more than a month earlier, said Joyce Nizzari, a friend and former bunny who worked with Halpin in Chicago. A Los Angeles coroner's office spokesman said the death was reported as a possible accidental overdose of the prescription painkiller Vicodin. a.m.

at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. Donations in memory of Mark can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, William Black Medical Building, Columbia Presbytrian Medical Center, 710 West 168th Street New York, NY 10032-9982 or contact www.pdf.org. MURFIN -Marjorie Murfin, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1946, died Monday, April 19, 2004. She is survived by her daughters, Maxine Proctor of Albuquerque, Betty Comer of Bartlesville, OK and Jennie Walters and husband, Billy of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Karen, Kenny, Joanna, Danielle, Charlie, Margie and Chad; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; brother, Paul Reed and wife, Dorothy of Hagerstown, IN; and special friends, Al and Linda Jo Moore and son, Kevin, Roy and Leta Bassham and Tom and Bonnie Watson, all of Albuquerque.

Mrs. Murfin was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charlie Murfin; and great-granddaughter, Crystal Love. She was one of the founding members of the Rio Grande Square Dance Club. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of NM, 7001 Menaul Blvd. NE, Suite 1A, 87110-3696. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333 direction of: Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE 842-8800 PLESE Leona F. Plese, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.

Leona was a member of Immaculate Conception Church since 1937. She was the former Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America. She also volunteered at St. Joseph's for more than 25 years. Leona retired from the Internal Revenue Service after 31 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her husband John L. Plese; parents, Valentine and Frances Butkovich; brother, Joe Butkovich. Survivors include one sister, Mary M. Tomich, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one nephew, Dr. Charles E.

Tomich wife Jackie, and children of Greenwood, Indiana; one niece, Mary Ann Hill, of Farmington, New Mexico; one aunt, Josephine Brightwell, of San Franscio, California; numerous grand-nieces and nephews, who will miss her dearly. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2004 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Palm Chapel of StrongThorne Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00 pm following the visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 3, 2004 at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Ave NW, with Father William King officiant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. In lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions to be made to; Lovelace Sandia Hospice, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102, Barrett House, 905 13th St.

NW Albuquerque, NM 87102, or Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd House, P.O. Box 389, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Arrangements are under the SANDOVAL-Lucy Q. Sandoval, 77, a long time resident of Albuquerque, and coming to Albuquerque from Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. Lucy was born January 25, 1927 the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Jose De la Cruz Quintana in Clovis, New Mexico. She is survived by 13 children, Charlotte Rojas and husband Jack, Theresa Sandoval and husband John, (son) John Sandoval, Angelica Padilla, Anastacio Zamora, Jr. and wife Alfreida, Ronald T. Sandoval and wife Tomasita, all of Albuquerque; Margaret Saiz and husband Francisco of Sterling, Alaska, David Sandoval and wife Cheryl of Los Alamos, NM, Rebecca Martinez and husband Karl, Richard Sandoval of Albuquerque, Paul Sandoval and wife Cynthia of El Paso, TX, Steven Sandoval, and Antoinette Sandoval of Albuquerque.

Lucy is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Lovelace-Sandia Hospice for their loving care. The Memorial Service for Lucy will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Rio Rancho. Officiating will be Ruben Sandoval and John Sandoval, joined by Steve Ulibarri of the Family Worship Center.

Innichment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by: Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920 The FTO Peoples FLOWER SHOPS FLOWERS SAY IT ALL 884-1600 The Ho.