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From: Santa Fe New Mexican
Date: Thursday, 14 September, 2000
Copyright: Held by the Santa Fe New Mexican
Gertrude B. CRUZ, age 92, passed away August 24,
2000. She was born in Roy, NM, but grew up and spent most of her adult
life in Mora. Gertrude was a homemaker but had many outside interests,
especially her love of the outdoors, she loved her camping and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernardo F. CRUZ; her sons, Ralph
A. and Albert R. CRUZ; her parents, Luis BRANCH and Francisquita
MARTINEZ; sisters, Rosalie E. BRANCH and Adela B.
MAESTAS; brothers, Ralph BRANCH, Alex BRANCH, Richard BRANCH, Octaviano and Ricardo BRANCH; and twin grandsons, Lloyd
and Floyd CRUZ. She is survived by her daughter, Frances M. MOYA and husband
Guadalupe; son, Barney F. CRUZ, Jr. and wife Terry; daughters-in-law, Harvey
Linda CRUZ and Patricia CRUZ. She is also survived by nine
grandchildren: Margaret BECKMAN, Anita MARTINEZ, Raymond MOYA, Roselyn
TURNER, Patricia CRUZ, Barney CRUZ III, Richard CRUZ, Albert CRUZ and John
CRUZ; 13 great grandchildren: Randy, Ryan, Kristi, Carrie, Joslyn, Alyssa, Marisa, Kalina,
Barney IV, Ann, Katherine, Zachary and Chloe; and many nieces, nephews, and
numerous friends, both in the Mora Valley and Santa Fe where she spent her
winters. Cremation has taken place. A rosary will be recited at Cristo Rey Church on Friday,
September 15, at 6:30 p.m.&nbps; A Memorial
Mass will be celebrated at St. Gertrude's Church in Mora on Saturday,
September 16, at 10:00 a.m., with the interment of her cremains
at Cleveland Cemetery following the Mass. Memorial contributions may be
made in her name to a charity of your choice or The Hospice Center, 1400
Chama Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87505-3372. Arrangements are under the
direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service,
1399 Luisa, Santa
Fe,
984-8600.
From: Albuquerque Journal
Date: Tuesday, 31 October, 2000
Copyright: Held by the Albuquerque Journal
Richard (Dick) Steele HORTON passed away suddenly in Albuquerque on October 28, 2000 due to a short but unexpected illness. Dick was born October 11, 1930 in Roy, NM. He grew
up in Albuquerque and married Dona MITCHELL in 1950. Dick
operated his construction and painting business in Albuquerque, moving to Silver City and retiring in 1988. Dick
was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Allene
of Albuquerque. He is survived by wife, Dona and was the
proud father of his three surviving children. Terri COFFMAN and her
husband, John of Edgewood, Scott HORTON and his wife, Rebecca of Tijeras,
Lori DAHLSTROM and her husband, Ken of Las Cruces; he has six beautiful
grandchildren, Jason, Casey, Heather, Kimberly, Avery and Bradley; sister,
Linda LUNDEEN and husband, Gerry of Las Cruces; sister, Charlene HORTON and
husband, Loren of Houston; and brother, Philip HORTON and wife, Marcia of
Silver City. Anyone who knew Dick loved his joyful sense of humor.
He was a very giving man who loved life and lived it to the fullest.
This showed through his children and grandchildren. Dick gave his time
to help others, and did small jobs for his church. He was active with
the white signal square dance club. He was an incredible bridge whiz, a
frustrated fisherman, and hiked many miles with a group of his friends.
Dick was loved by many and will be truly missed. May God be always with
him. A brief service was held Sunday,
October 29, 2000 at St. Johns United Methodist Church in Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held Wednesday,
November 1, 2000 at First United Methodist Church in Silver City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
either church, the Boys and Girls Ranch of New Mexico, or the Senior Citizens Center in Silver City. Arrangements by Direct
Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW Albuq., NM. 87197 505-343-008.
From: Albuquerque Journal
Date: Tuesday, 21 November, 2000
Copyright: Held by the Albuquerque Journal
Virginia "Ginger"
SPEAR, 57, a resident of Albuquerque
since 1961, died Saturday, November 18, 2000. She is survived by her
son, Dean SPEAR and wife, Jennifer of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter, Cindy SPEAR
of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, and Michelle SPEAR of Rio
Rancho; mother, Catherine BLASI of Roy NM; brothers, Tony BLASI and wife,
Peggy of Albuquerque and Chris BLASI and wife, Denise of Mammoth, AZ; and
nephews. Virginia was a native New Mexican growing up
in Roy, NM. She moved to Albuquerque in 1961 and raised her two children. Virginia worked for Mervyns Dept. Store the last twenty-two
years as a sales representative. She enjoyed her work and those she
worked with. Virginia was a beloved mother of two, grandmother,
daughter, and a friend to many. She will be
remembered for caring about others before herself. Services will be
held Wednesday, November 22, 2000, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor John Ross officiating. Interment
will follow at Fairview Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers will be Scott SPEAR, Chris SPEAR, Chris BLASI, John BLASI, Paul BLASI,
and Jerry LUSK. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, November 21, 2000, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please help others as she
would have, by making memorial contributions, in her name, to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, making checks
payable to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87110. Arrangements by
French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
From: Amarillo Daily News
Date: Wednesday, 21 February, 2001
Copyright: Held by the Amarillo Daily News
Sue Hight, 64, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001. Services
will be at 2
p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy RAMMAGE, pastor,
officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hight was born at Roy. She graduated from high school at Farley in
1954 and attended beauty college in Pueblo, Colo., and had been a beautician in Clayton since
1957. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She married Tony D. "T.D." Hight in 1959
at Clayton. He died in 1988. Survivors include a sister,
Alice MURRAY of Ontario, Canada; and two brothers, Barrett BEARD of Gladstone and Elmer BEARD of Abbott.
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