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Thursday, January 3, 2008

Obituaries - Jan. 3, 2008

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    JAMES BRYCE WYCHE
    James Bryce Wyche (J.B.), 90, affectionately known as "Jay-Pa" after his grandchildren were born, quietly passed away on Dec. 25, 2007, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
    James was born in Roswell on Jan. 31, 1917, to Seth and Jessie Wyche and was the oldest of six children. J.B. moved from Roswell at age 8 with his family to homestead land in Pie Town, N.M. In early 1940 he moved with his new bride to Albuquerque, where he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1949 he went to work for the Albuquerque Publishing Company. He retired in 1986 after 37 years but continued to work for APC as a consultant. At age 75, J.B. followed his dream of moving back to the country and built a home in Stanley. J.B. was a lifetime member of the NRA and North American Hunting; he was also an avid hunter and expert marksman.
    Jay is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nelline; his two children, Fred and his wife Monica and Martha and her husband Dennis; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elizabeth Bratcher.
    Funeral services were held Friday at the Stanley Union Church with Pastor Richard Hyman, Pastor Carl Dahl and Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Interment followed at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley.
    Memorial donations may be made to the Stanley Union Church building fund.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    OPAL GARLAND
    Opal Garland, 90, passed away Dec. 28, 2007, at her home with her loving family beside her.
    Opal was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Van Horn, Texas, to Tom and Rose (DeMoss) Merrit. Opal married Lloyd Garland on Nov. 18, 1937; he preceded her in death in 1974.
    She was also preceded in death by her parents and son, Don Garland.
    Opal was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Estancia; retired after 30 years with the USDA and served on the Hope Medical Board. Her passion was taking care of her ranch and was blessed to have lived out her life there.
    Opal is survived by her stepdaughter, Betty Meador of Santa Fe; sister, Lynette Cox of Washington state; grandchildren, Collette Valdez and husband Mark, Michelle Garland; and great-grandchildren, Courtney Valdez and Michael Don Valdez.
    Funeral services were held Monday at First Baptist Church in Estancia with Pastor Carl Russell officiating. Interment followed at the Garland Cemetery.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Mountainair.
    GERALD A. BRIGGS
    Gerald A. "Jerry" Briggs, 69, of Tijeras died Dec. 21, 2007, at Presbyterian Hospital following a courageous battle with emphysema.
    Jerry was born Aug. 19, 1938, in Lowell, Mass., to the home of Harrison and Bessie Briggs. Jerry attended Tucson High School. Jerry married Nancy Fulton on July 13, 1974, in Tucson, Ariz. Jerry served 14 years in the U.S. military and was honorably discharged in 1974. His hobbies included building model trains, photography and spending time with his many family pets. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and enjoyed traveling to many horse shows with his children.
    Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Bessie.
    Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 33 years, Nancy; daughters Kelly and husband Michael, June, Mari and husband Doug; son, John and wife Jill, and son Peter; grandchildren Jennifer and husband Tim, Mikaela, Tricia, Scott, Kirsten, Kari and husband Tyson, Curt, Adriene, Torrie, Courtney, Sidney, Madison, Bryce, Keaton, Joshua, Wyatt, Tate; and great-grandson Aiden.
    Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at French Mortuary at 10500 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Memorial contributions can be made to the Albuquerque Animal Humane Society or Presbyterian Healthplex.
    ARNOLD M. JORGENSON
    Arnold (Yogi) M. Jorgenson, 70, of Moriarty passed away Dec. 27, 2007, at his home in Moriarty.
    Arnold was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Barnesville, Minn., to Olaf and Geneva (Kveum) Jorgenson.
    Arnold was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Marjorie Sweet Jorgenson.
    Arnold is survived by his daughters, Geneva, Jainanna and Kim; grandchildren, Tisha, Matt and Aaron; and great-granddaughter, Camree.
    Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.