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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Obituaries - May 8, 2008



      FREDO W. MCFALL
       Fredo W. McFall, 77, of Cedar Crest, passed away on April 22 at his home.
       He was born on August 18, 1930, to the late Raines Austin and Mary Allen McFall and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Fredo retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer and had the distinction of being assigned to the commissioning crew of America's first nuclear submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus. He was a former Naval JROTC instructor at Highland High School and was the founder of McFall Electric.
       Fredo married the former Lauretha Lee on June 8, 1950. He is preceded in death by three sisters, Aileen Rogers, Billie Mullins, and Mona Marie Reeves. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lauretha “Lou”; a son, Gary and his wife Valerie, of Edgewood; four grandchildren, Nathan and his wife Audrey and Rachel all of Albuquerque, Jordan and Jake both of Edgewood; two sisters, Alice Calkins and Amy Buckmaster both of Oregon; two brothers, Nelson McFall of Moriarty and Norman McFall of Albuquerque.
       A memorial service was held on April 26 at St. John's United Methodist Church with Rev. Clyde Stanfield and Rev. David Edwards officiating. Interment with full military honors took place in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe on April 28th. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church Capital Improvement Fund.
       French Mortuary, Inc.
      
       HAROLD GORDON SMITH
       Harold Gordon Smith died April 22 at his home in Montrose, Colo., at the age of 88.
       Harold was born July 7, 1919, in Herrin, Ill., to Charles Gordon Smith and Myrtle Jane (Dassing) Smith, later Rainbolt. He spent his childhood and attended grade school in Metropolis, Ill.
       Harold, initially an infantryman and then an amphibious truck driver, served his country in the United States Army from 1941-45 during World War II. Harold, who was briefly held as a prisoner of war in North Africa by the German army before escaping, received an honorable discharge in 1945 with the rank of Specialist-5 after advancing with his units through Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, France, Germany and Austria.
       Harold's best friend, Harry A. Frazee, got a baby sister, Velda Mae Frazee, on Feb. 1, 1928, in Metropolis, and after Harold returned home following the war, he married Velda on July 9, 1946, in Metropolis. Harry lived in McIntosh before he preceded Harold in death.
       Harold and Velda soon thereafter moved to Albuquerque where he built and they lived in two homes in Albuquerque's South Valley. Harold worked for the old Armijo Bus Company before going to work for the United States Post Office, most often at the stations at Old Town and on Bridge Street. He retired from the Post Office in 1972.
       Harold and Velda subsequently relocated in 1973 to Montrose, where they established their final home, and Harold worked as a carpenter for and eventually retired from the Montrose School District. Harold enjoyed rock collecting, carpentry, gardening, restoring automobiles, “pitching washers”, participating in church activities and taking long drives in the mountains.
       Survivors include his wife, Velda, of the family home, and three children, Lt. Col. Harold G. Smith Jr., USMC (Ret.), the Telegraph's sports reporter, and his wife, Cathy, of Albuquerque; Bernard L. Smith of New River, Ariz.; and Rosalie J. (Smith) Daigle and her husband, Dan, of Denver. His grandchildren include H. Gordon Smith III and his wife, Stephanie, of Dewey, Okla.; Bryan L. Smith of Montrose, Colo.; and Elizabeth M. (Smith) Wenrich and her husband, Brian, of Albuquerque. Great grandchildren include Nella C. Smith of Dewey, Okla., and two on the way.
       Harold also is survived by his nephew, Ron E. Smith, and his wife, Margie, of Metropolis, Ill., and a stepsister, Sue Murray of Dixon, Ill.
       Harold was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Lewis V. Smith, Vita K. (Smith) Giffin and Edith H. (Smith) Booth. Others preceding him included his half brother, Edward Rainbolt, as well as three stepbrothers, two stepsisters and a nephew, George L. Emery.
       Harold was buried at Grand View Cemetery in Montrose, Colo., on April 25. In lieu of flowers, request donations be sent to Rosemont Baptist Church, 1598 E. Niagara Rd., Montrose, Colo., 81401.
      
       CONSUELO MICHELLE QUINTANA
       Consuelo Michelle Quintana, 30, of Mountainair passed away May 3.
       Consuelo was born on October 19, 1977, in Albuquerque to Jose Maria Padilla and Ramona Ester Quintana. She was devoted, loving and caring mother. Consuelo lived her life for her children. She gave joy to the hearts of her family and friends. Consuelo was never selfish and always willing to give what little she had. She will be missed and always in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Maria Padilla and aunt Dianna Rose Padilla.
       Consuelo is survived by her mother Ramona E. Quintana; husband, Predro Zamora of Mountainair; sons, Albert Chavez of Mountainair, Francisco Zamora of Mountainair; stepson, Julian Zamora of Mountainair; daughters, Alieza Chavez of Mountainair, Samantha Zamora of Mountainair, Vanessa Zamora of Mountainair; stepdaughter, Naomi Zamora of Mountainair; brothers, Joseph Quintana and wife Terra of Manzano; Gualterio Quintana and wife Stella of Albuquerque; grandmother, Prescilla Quintana; grandfather, Cecilio Quintana and wife Judy; great grandmother, Lola Romero; aunt and uncle Suzie and Dewey Garcia and several other aunts and uncles on the Padilla and Quintana side and numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary was held on May 6 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair. A Mass was held on May 7 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair with Father Ron Stone officiating. Interment followed at the Manzano Cemetery in Manzano. Pallbearers were Joseph Quintana, Gualterio Quintana, Manuel Romero, Angela Romero, Julian Zamora and Celso Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers were Dewey Garcia and Ralph Zamora.
       Harris-Hanlon Mortuary
      
       MARGARITA LUNA
       Margarita Luna, 89, of Mountainair passed away on May 1 in Los Lunas.
       Margarita was born October 17, 1918, to Gregorio and Francisquita (Serna) Lovato in Red Canyon, NM. Margarita was a lifelong resident of Mountainair and was a member of the St. Alice Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart League.
       Margarita was preceded in death by her parents; husband Guadelupe Luna; daughter Bernice Luna; Granddaughter Valerie Garcia; sister Josefita Chavez; and brother Benito Lovato. She is survived by sons, Arturo Luna, Felipe Luna, Jerry Luna, Henry Luna, all of Mountainair, Roger Luna of Bosque, N.M., Greg Luna of Belen, David Luna of Albuquerque; daughters, Rosemary Alderete of Mountainair, Josephine Potter of Belen, Carla A. Lente of Belen; sister, Clarinda Chavez of California; 24 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
       A viewing was held May 5 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Mountainair. A rosary was recited May 5 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair. A Mass was celebrated May 6 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair with Father Ron Stone will be officiating. Interment followed at the La Cienaga Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lawrence Garcia, Pat DeLeon, Justin Luna, Aaron Luna, David Luna, Christopher Anaya, Alex Garcia, Ben Luna, John Luna and Arty Luna. Honorary pallbearers were all of her other grandchildren.
       Harris-Hanlon Mortuary
      
       DORTHA STEWART
       Dortha “DJ” Stewart, 59, passed away April 27 in Dumas, Texas.
       Services were held May 1 at First Assmebly of God Church in Dumas. Burial was at Northlawn Memorial Gardens.
       DJ was born Oct. 25, 1948, in Wheeler, Texas, to Joe and Dortha NcNutt. On Oct. 7, 1988, she married Norris Stewart.
       She was a retired registered professional appraiser with the Moore County Appraisal District. She also was a registered tax assessor, former member of the Texas Association of School Bus Official and many other things.
       DJ had been a resident of Dumas for 20 years and loved to play golf, dance and shop on QVC.
       Survivors include; her husband Norris; daughters, Terri Hermesmeyer of Happy, Texas, Christi Penland Pointer and husband Joe of Oklahoma City; son, Kelly Penland and wife Beth of Beaver Okla.; daughters Nortina Thoms and husband Time of Levelland, Texas, Patricia England and husband Ray of Lubbock, and Sonia Martin and husband Trent of League, Texas; sisters, Glenda Kay Ingalls of Mountainair, Wanda J. DeWitt of Perryton, Texas, and Sue Zan Montgomery of Pampa, Texas; 16 grand children and three great-grandchildren; many, many friends and her puppy Brandie Jo.
       She was preceded in death by her parents.
      

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