CROWNOVER, TROY F. JR. age 76, entered into rest, Tuesday April 9, 2013 due to congestive heart failure. He was born Carl Walter Harmon, to parents, Clyde Harmon and Dorothy Cleave in Port Arthur, Texas. His siblings were four sisters, Dorothy, Betty, Jeannine and Judy and one brother, Clyde Harmon, Jr. Although having met them as a young man, their whereabouts or whether living or dead is not presently known. At age five he was legally adopted by Troy F. Crownover Sr. (who called him Shorty) and Viola Ames Crownover (who liked calling him Sonny.) Troy is survived by his wife, Patsy of 57 years, (who called him Steve since that was the name Troy liked using at the time he met her in Houston, TX.) He is also survived by a fine son he loved and respected so much, Jason Adam Crownover, his wife, Stephanie and their son, Jensen Reed Crownover, of North Richland Hills, TX. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jerry Dea, stillborn at 8 months and a precious, loving son, Jensen Allen Crownover, age 36. Troy was a loving, devoted husband and good father who was loved dearly and respected by many. He will be greatly missed. To view his life story and events following his death, please visit: www.RiversideFunerals.com/Obits, enter his name, however, it may not be available until Monday, 4/15. If not able to view online, friends and family may contact the family for copies of same.
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Obituary for CROWNOVER
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Obituary for EYBERSE
EYBERSE, FRANCES ELAINE passed away peacefully, Saturday April 6, 2013, after a long illness. She was 84 years old. During her life, they built a beautiful cabin, she loved cruising, RVing, fishing, and the great outdoors. She volunteered at Anna Caseman for nine years. While living in Albuquerque for 57 years, she worked at Sandia Labs, Blue Cross Blue Shield and retired from Dykewood Corporation/John Hancock, in 1984. She was surrounded by her loving husband, family and her beloved dog, Poco. She is survived by husband Hank Eyberse; her daughter Linda Williams and husband Mike of Cypress TX; her daughter Kathie Deptula and husband Danny of Storrs, CT; three grandchildren, Dan Deptula Jr. of Mansfield Center ,CT, Sage Williams and Myklyn Williams of Houston TX.
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Obituary for HAMPTON
HAMPTON, MARION L. died April 6, 2013, in his 93rd year. Musician, WWII Veteran, Corrections Officer, and Tax Preparer, he was recently preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jean. He is survived by his five children, Joan (Edward) Brown, Philip (Carla) Hampton, June (Ron) White, Delores (John) Trujillo, and Cori (Mary, dec.) Thomas. Father, grandfather, great-grand, great-great-grandfather, brother, and friend, he was very dearly beloved by all who knew him. Services to be held Saturday, April 13, 2013, 1:00pm (CORRECTED TIME), at Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 505-343-8008. Ashes to be entombed at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, on Thursday, April 18th at 1;30 pm. -I lived for those who loved me, and the good that I could do-
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Obituary for LEWIS
LEWIS, JABAR ARTHUR Age 26, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1509 Edith Blvd SE, Albuquerque. Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 11:00 am, Macedonia Baptist Church, 1509 Edith Blvd SE, Albuquerque. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
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Obituary for MCCART
MCCART, ALAN SPENCER Born March 24, 1969 Died March 30, 2013 He was preceded in death by his father, Don McCart. He is survived by his mother, Ruth McCart; sister, Dianna Baca and husband Bill; niece Alexandria Baca; and many friends who will never forget him.
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Obituary for BELLAMY
BELLAMY, RUTH VIRGINIA She died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, just one month short of her 98th birthday. Service: Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth and Sunset Memorial Park of Albuquerque are coordinating arrangements. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ruth was born in Roswell, N.M. and resided in Arizona, California, Texas and New Mexico at various times in her life. Ruth graduated from Roswell High School and then attended the Texas Technological College, now Texas Tech University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education in 1939. She enjoyed teaching and tutoring children throughout her working years. Ruth married Daly “Dale” Raymond Bellamy in 1943, and they called Albuquerque and Tijeras, N.M. home before moving to Arizona in 1961. After Dale’s death in 1970, Ruth moved back to Roswell, where she was able to purchase the same house her mother had lived in before her death. Ruth moved to Fort Worth in 1991 to be close to her sister Bertha. Ruth was especially proud of having served as a mentor and role model for young people. Before leaving Roswell she received a special award “in appreciation and recognition of outstanding service and dedication” to the Dry Harbor Club. During her retirement in Fort Worth she continued to tutor students. She made friends quickly wherever she went. Her sense of humor and kindness will be remembered always by all she met. Survivors: sister, Bertha Henrichs of Fort Worth; her brother, Ben Emmett of Edgewood, NM; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Greenwood Funeral Home 817-336-0584
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Obituary for BREILAND
MILDRED SCHUBERT BREILAND ALBUQUERQUE RESIDENT WAS PIONEER IN DIGITAL INFORMATION AGE. Mildred Schubert Breiland died peacefully on April 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at age 97 after a long and full life. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband John G. Breiland. She is survived by her sons, John R. Breiland his wife Wilma, William Breiland his wife Eileen, four grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Mildred was born July 6, 1915, on a farm in Rock Port, Missouri. Her Parents were Otto Hugo Schubert and Eva Augusta Marlatt. She earned the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1933 from Wayne State Teachers College. She received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Library Science in 1940 from the University of Michigan. Mildred moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and accepted a position as Head of the Serials Department at the University of New Mexico Library in the fall of 1941. She married John G. Breiland, an instructor in physics and meteorology at the University, 19 December 1942. After the birth of two sons, Mildred returned to library work in 1950 as Reference Librarian at the Albuquerque Public Library. Three years later, she became Head Librarian of the Albuquerque High School Library. In 1963 she received an appointment as Director to organize and direct a computerized central library processing center for the Albuquerque Public Schools. There were nearly 100 school libraries in the system. The Center gained the distinction of being one of the pioneers in utilizing electronic data processing methods. Mildred was invited by several public school systems throughout the United States to give lectures explaining the Albuquerque system, and worked with IBM to alter their machines to accommodate the new application of automated library cataloging. She served as Treasurer of the Joint Conference of the Southwest Library Association and of the Northern Plains Library Association and as President of the Albuquerque Library Association and the New Mexico Library Association and New Mexico Education Association Library Division. She is listed in Who’s Who of American Women and in Who’s Who in Librarianship. In her retirement, she traveled often and worked on the family genealogy. There is no memorial service in Albuquerque. A family service will be held in Rock Port, MO at a later time. In lieu of gifts or flowers, Mildred requested that a good deed be done in her memory.
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Obituary for DORRELL
DORRELL, FRANCES (FRANKIE) born April 10, 1920 in Sumter, SC passed away April 7, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Our beloved mother, sister and grandmother has gone to Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dorrell Sr. in 1971; two children, Olivia Anne Holte in 2007 and Dennis “Skip” Dorrell in 2009; and one grandchild, Frances Valenzuela, her namesake, who passed in 2007. She also joins six siblings who preceded her in death: Arthur, Mary, Billy, Frederick, Marie, and Oliver. Frances is survived by four sisters; two brothers; two children (James “Buddy” Dorrell, Jr. and Terry Dorrell); 13 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Frances exhibited a lifetime of Christian faith and was a longtime member of Riverside Baptist Church in Albuquerque. She shared her faith with many people in her life and was often seen bringing an entire car full of friends and grandchildren to Sunday School. She was committed to her faith and read the Bible many times over throughout her life. Frances was an extraordinary woman for her time. She helped raise her brothers and sisters while attending Montreat College in North Carolina where she studied education. She then assisted with the war effort when she became a welder in the shipyards in Charleston, SC and Mobile, Alabama during World War II. She later married at age 31 and had four children over the next eight years. She spent the next 30+ years as a teacher and taught countless children the joy of reading, including her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Her family will always remember her and celebrate her life. She had the unique ability to make each one of us feel like we were her favorite person in the world. She will always be remembered for giving us unconditional love. She was a very special person who will be greatly missed. Her grandchildren will remember her and will feel eternally grateful for all the wonderful things she did for us. Her life lessons and gentle words of advice will not be forgotten. She spent every spare minute she had with her grandchildren and will leave a legacy of memories and stories for us to share: We will remember her love of early mornings, coffee and solitaire; summer vacations to South Carolina, Arts in the Parks, the ‘old’ Albuquerque Museum, swimming, strawberry ice cream, Coca-Cola, running through the sprinklers, word search puzzles, rice krispies, basted eggs and the Onion Sandwich story. Services were held on April 10th at Riverside Baptist Church. She was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.
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Obituary for FELTON
FELTON, GERALDINE E. Age, 93, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Geraldine at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH – Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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Obituary for CROWELL
CROWELL, GEORGE WILSON (aka GEORGE WILSON), age 83, passed away of congestive heart failure at his Albuquerque home on April 10, 2013, peacefully surrounded by family. George was born in Katonah, New York on June 18, 1929. After a brief career playing in the Philadelphia Phillies baseball system, he began a legendary, award-winning, coast-to-coast radio career that spanned five decades, more widely recognized by his ‘air-name’, George Wilson. Rising from disc jockey to program director, he won two awards as National Program Director of the Year for his creative success at Bartell Broadcasting in the 1970′s, and then as President of Bartell was honored as Radio Executive of the Year. George will be remembered locally for his 1992-1997 radio show on KIVA, and for Memory Tunes, the Internet radio station he founded in 2009. George is survived (at last count) by his nine children; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his loving wife Jackie. George will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was a man who changed the world, one person at a time. Memorial Services, to be held at California’s Santa Anita Park, are not yet scheduled.
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Obituary for HENDRICKSON
HENDRICKSON, HARRY MORGAN Age 70, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Gallup, NM, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 9, 2013. Born in Albuquerque, NM on July 22, 1942, he spent 40 years in public education serving primarily as a school district administrator while lecturing as an adjunct professor for the University of New Mexico and Western New Mexico University. Ordained as a Southern Baptist minister in 1965, Hendrickson also worked as a bi-vocational minister for churches in Alaska, Colorado, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada. Harry is survived by his loving wife of almost 51 years, Joanne; his children, Karen Cox of Las Vegas, NV, Lisa Craig of Bosque Farms, NM, and Gerald Hendrickson of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Janie Kennedy of Friendswood, TX; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
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Obituary for BAUER
BAUER, BESS IRENE a resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2013. She was born December 24, 1934 in Vaughn, NM. She is survived by daughter Lynda Anderson and husband Ray; daughter Anne Lynch; son Mark Lynch; and daughter Carla Bauer; her grandchildren, Ashley Trebitowski, Serena Castelletti, Patience Anderson, Loren Miller, and Anthony Lynch; and four great-grandsons. The celebration of her life will be Friday, April 19th at 3:00pm and held at her granddaughter’s home, 1470 Sonora Rd. NE in Rio Rancho, NM for family and close friends. Guests are encouraged to wear purple, Bess’s favorite color. In lieu of gifts or flowers please send donations to CityLights Church, PO Box 35041, Albuquerque, NM 87176. Bess will be missed tremendously and we find comfort knowing she is finally with our Heavenly Father.
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Obituary for DOAN
DOAN, HARRY R. Age 67, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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Obituary for GYULAI
GYULAI, WAYNE passed away on April 15, 2013 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan and worked for the automotive industry while receiving his Master’s degree from Wayne State University. He ventured to New Mexico in 1973 and lived in Truchas for two years. In 1975, he was hired by Governor Bruce King to work in the State Planning Office where he held the position of Director of the Rural Development Bureau. During the Anaya Administration, he worked in the Rural Development Economic Response Council Office. He also worked in other state offices including the Department of Finance and Administration working with the 911 system for the state, the Highway and Transportation Department (NMDOT) in the State Traffic Safety Bureau, and with the State Corporation Commission. He is survived by his Michigan-Canadian family including his sister Gayle Huszti; nephew John Huszti; Colorado cousin Shirley Smith; second cousin Greg Smith; and numerous other relatives and friends. In New Mexico he will be missed by his feline companion Newman; friends Fred and Beverly Friedman, Danielle and Lee Wilson, Ralph and Delores Prather, Muiriel Kirchmeier; high school friends Don Orie, Rick Kane, and many other friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in memory of Wayne to the Espanola Animal Shelter, 108 Hamm Pkwy, Espanola, NM 87532, (505) 753-8662. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 984-8600. Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
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Obituary for HAYDEN
TAFOYA, ROSE M. Age 66, passed away with her loving family by her side on Friday, April 12, 2013. She was born on October 9, 1946 to Telesfor and Miquela (Armijo) Pacheco of Albuquerque, NM. She will be remembered for her love of shopping and her deep devotion and love for her family. Mrs. Tafoya was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mike P. Tafoya; children, Beverly LaBate and husband, Christopher, of Peralta, NM, Peggy Mathews and husband, Dave, of Cabot, AR, Peter Gutierrez, of Albuquerque, NM, and Diana Flores and husband, Adrian, of Los Lunas, NM; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Sheila Marino, Jerry Garcia, and Leroy Valles; niece, Deb Stutler; and many other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Daniels Family Funeral Services – Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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Obituary for BABCOCK
BABCOCK, SHARI J. Age 60, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
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Obituary for CORPE
CORPE, THOMAS C. 1918-2013 Thomas, age 94, a resident of Belen, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born August 11, 1918 around Buffalo, Wyoming, the youngest son of Joanna Willits Corpe and Thomas Mason Corpe. He was very loved, absolutely respected and admired. He had over 50 certifications from Sandia Labs. Thomas was an avid gun enthusiast, a member of the Sandia Employee Pistol Team, and an active member of the NRA for many years. He was a pilot of small aircraft and a career 20 year veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Lee Corpe; sisters, Betty and Agnes; brother, Harold; and step-son, Robert. Thomas is survived by his children, Chris Corpe, Candace Corpe, and step-son, Carl Beattie; loving grandchildren, Aura and Leah; great-grandchildren, Rory, Wyatt, Ellie, Mary; and several nieces. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, Wednesday, April 24th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Friends and family will be notified of the time for the BYOB fest. His cremated remains will be spread at the site of the USS Arizona in Hawaii at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
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Obituary for DEPPER
DEPPER, LEONORE P. Age 82, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. 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
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Obituary for DILLARD
DILLARD, CARLA JO Funeral Services for Ms. Carla Jo Dillard age 53, of Healdton are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel of Wilson with Rev. Sherry Kendrick and Jim McGaughy Officiating. Interment will follow at the Ringling Memorial Cemetery of Ringling. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson. Carla was born November 14, 1959 at Albuquerque, NM. to the late Mr. Don Dillard and Mrs. Gladys Estell (Weatherford) Dillard. She departed this life Monday, April 15, 2013 at Healdton, OK. Carla was raised in Albuquerque, NM. attending school there and graduating from Manzano High School in 1977. She worked several places while in high school mostly at the Roadrunner Gift Shop in Old Town, Albuquerque. After graduating she was employed at American Title Company as a Title Researcher. In 1981 Carla relocated to Wilson to be close to numerous family members where she worked at Alexander Funeral Home and several convenience stores. She later received certification in Home Health Services. One of her favorite memories was her trip to Spain with her grandmother Trixie. Preceding her in death was father Don Dillard November 12, 1986; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weatherford of Wilson, OK.; grandmother, Trixie Cummins Beall of Albuquerque, NM.; grandfather, Douglas High Dillard of Ardmore, OK. Survivors include her mother Gladys Dillard of Albuquerque, NM.; sons, Jason Scott Dillard and Jared Don Dillard; grandson Caiden Dillard of Ardmore, OK.; sisters, Pamela Kileen and husband Marty of Albuquerque, NM; Mona Painter of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Mark Dillard of Albuquerque, NM; aunts, Lavada Watson of Wilson, OK., Jessie Crowson of Wilson, OK., Reba Mashore and husband Jerry of Wilson, OK., Mary Delisle and husband Jack of Oklahoma City, OK; numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers are Jared Dillard, Mark Dillard, Gary Mashore, Steve Mashore, Scott Weatherford and Terrell D. Tucker. Family visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm, Thursday evening at the funeral home in Wilson. Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org
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Obituary for ELMORE
ELMORE, MARVIN JOHN Few might remember this name, but many should. He protected his country by serving in the Army in Viet Nam and undisclosed areas. It was this service in Viet Nam that lead to a lifetime of ailments. He lost many friends who are inscribed on the Viet Nam Memorial Wall. After his military service, he found many opportunities to serve his fellow man. Peel, AR should remember him for his service with their fire and rescue. He touched many other lives in many other ways. He was the firstborn of Hubbard S. and Nilvia B. Elmore, born July 20, 1950 in Sao Paulo, Brazil and was a naturalized citizen of the United States. After his graduation from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque he married and shortly thereafter entered the US Army and served in SE Asia. Marvin spent his last six years with Maude Decker and her daughter Janelle, whom he raised as his own. As they were moving to their dream home in Pensacola, he finally succumbed to his ailments October 8th after a short hospital stay in Pensacola, Florida. You hardly ever heard him complain or found him without a smile. He was memorialized with military honor guard in Pensacola, Florida on October 14, 2012. He will be interned at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on April 19th at 2:15pm. He is survived by Maude Decker, his soul mate, and their daughter Janelle of Pensacola, FL; his daughter Andrea L. of Albuquerque, NM; parents Hubbard S. and Constance I. of Albuquerque, NM; brothers Jose H. of Las Vegas, NM, Robert S. of Farmington, NM and P. Richard of Leveland, TX; maternal aunt Nilde Barros of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. He will be missed by so many whom he loved and who loved and appreciated him. He was kind and always available to his family, ready to help in any way he could.
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