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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Obituaries - Jan. 17, 2008

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    META FAY GROFF
    Meta Fay Groff, 82, of Veguita, N.M., passed away Jan. 3, 2008, in Albuquerque. Fay was born April 14, 1925, in Luck, Texas, to Lonnie and Sannie Effie (Spence) Wright.
    Fay married Ernest Groff on March 11, 1943, who preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Oby Wright, Herbert Wright, Troy Wright, Lonnie Wright, Lee Wright; sisters, Ilene Weatherby, Florine Merick and two unnamed sisters.
    Fay is survived by her sons, Wes Groff and wife Liz of Veguita, N.M.; Larry Groff of Veguita, N.M.; and Jerry Groff of Peralta, N.M.; brother, Bill Wright; sisters, Oleta Hobbs, Laura Merick and one granddaughter Jessica. Funeral Services were held Jan. 11 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty. Elder Conway Woods officiated. Interment followed at the Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    ROBERT DEAN CHACEY
    Robert Dean Chacey, 58, of Moriarty, passed away Jan. 8, 2008, at his home in Moriarty with his loving family beside him.
    Robert was born May 1, 1949, in Aberdeen, Md., to Lester Parker and Mae (West) Chacey. Robert married Rita Daugherty on July 8, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. He was a member of the New Mexico Gun Fighters Association, Albuquerque Bike Club and the Company B. Calvery. Robert is survived by his wife, Rita Chacey of Moriarty; son, Adam Chacey and wife Reiko of Maryland; stepson, Donne Chase of Albuquerque; daughter, Alyssia Chacey of Albuquerque; and stepdaughter, Melanie Keithley of Albuquerque. A Memorial Service was held Jan. 14 at the Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque; Pastor Michael Dominguez officiated. Burial will follow at the Little Big Horn Cemetery in Montana at a later date.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    RICKY KRUSE
    Ricky Kruse, 51, of Albuquerque passed away on Jan. 10, 2008, in Albuquerque.
    Ricky was born January 29, 1956, in Springfield, Tenn., to Jack and Martha (Draughon) Kruse. He was preceded in death by his parents.
    Ricky is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Clark; Michelle Anderson; brother, James Wayne Carddock and sister, Tina Kay Taylor.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    THOMAS "TOM" FREDRICK KLAPPER
    Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Klapper, 60, of Moriarty passed away Jan. 8, 2008, in Moriarty.
    Tom was born July 5, 1947, in Lockport, NY to Melvin and Elizabeth (Gallaway) Klapper. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, William Cole; and sister, Beth Arnold.
    He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and worked on off-shore oil rigs.
    Tom is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Jane Gallaway of Texas; friends, Kay and Andy Reed; brother, Guy Cole and wife Tammi of CA; sister, Bonny Stock and husband Leon of Estancia; Jan Caton and husband David of Texas and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Jan. 13 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Estancia; Albert Hagan officiated. Pallbearers will be Jim Berlier, Larry Lawrence, Andy Reed, William Neufeld, Dan Cravens and Kenny Groves.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
    HELEN CATHERINE MORENO
    Helen Catherine Moreno, 82, of Edgewood passed away Jan. 11, 2008, at home with her loving family beside her.
    Helen was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Gallup, N.M., to John and Katherine (Plese) Mesich. Helen married Joseph Anthony Moreno who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2005.
    She was also preceded in death by seven children Joseph Anthony, Joe Anthony, Judith Ann, David Michael, Gerald, Geralynn Maryann and Phillip Anthony, and her parents.
    Helen moved to Edgewood and has lived there since 2002. Helen was a devoted wife and mother and was very active in the community. Helen supported girls softball in the early 1970s and helped coach the Babes softball team to victory.
    She is survived by her daughter Philomena Allen and husband Gary of Edgewood; brothers, Tony Mesich and Joe Mesich; sister, Mary Ann Livingston, granddaughters, Jennifer Allen and Natalie Allen.
    A wake was held at the home of her daughter, Philomena Allen, on Jan. 14, with Father Raymond Raney and Chaplain Roxroy Reid officiating. A funeral service was held Jan. 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Gallup, with pastor Layloni Drake officiating. Burial followed at the Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup.
    Pallbearers were Gary Allen, Doc Livingston, John Mesich, Gilbert Moreno, Gary Mesich, Terry Mesich, and Floyd Kezele. Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Starkovich, Steve Starkovich, Joe Mesich, and Michael Kezele.
    In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Zia Fund, The Alzheimer's Fund and Care Net.
    Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.