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Local Obituary Profiles
Legislator Was 'a People Person'
Anyone watching past Founder's Day parades in Albuquerque probably saw Smokey Sanchez-Davis dressed as one of the city's historical figures.   (Saturday, February 06, 2010)

Roswell Native Was Head of N.M. Oil and Gas Association
Peter Hanagan was an attorney and the former head of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, an industry advocacy position he held from 1970-85.   (Thursday, February 04, 2010)

N.M. Author's Wife Was a Born Counselor, Teacher
When talking about Patricia Anaya, her husband, Rudolfo Anaya, returns to the words “kind” or “kindness.”   (Tuesday, February 02, 2010)

Retired Officer Worked for SIC
Duane Henden was the type of employee who dotted the I's and crossed the T's.   (Saturday, January 30, 2010)

Surveyor Known for His Jokes
A friend of Dick Smith's said if you'd met the man, you'd never forget him.   (Saturday, January 23, 2010)

Japanese-American Worked To Build World Peace
It was once said that Ruth Hashimoto “worked tirelessly in the name of building world peace” — her hand in forming Albuquerque's Sister Cities program of diplomacy and cultural exchange being one such endeavor.   (Tuesday, January 19, 2010)

Artist Bounced From Medium to Medium
Donna Mae Montgomery was an Alameda, Calif., mixed-media artist with Albuquerque ties.   (Saturday, January 16, 2010)

Teacher Used Humor To Reach His Students
Ned Duvall likely never knew it then, but one of his former students cried all the way home when she found out “Mr. Duvall” was going to be her fourth grade teacher.   (Friday, January 15, 2010)

Energetic Pianist Influenced Generations of Performers
As one friend and colleague put it, there isn't a musical theater performer in Albuquerque in the last three decades who hasn't been touched by Barbara Murray.   (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)

Slain Army Medic 'Loved Taking Care of People'
A recent combat death in Afghanistan has hit close to home.   (Monday, January 11, 2010)

  • Historian a Well-Known Writer  (Saturday, January 09, 2010)
  • Retired Navy Pilot Inspired Sons, Brought History to Life  (Friday, January 08, 2010)
  • Man Served in Several Government Positions  (Friday, January 01, 2010)
  • Restaurant Owner Made Customers Feel Like Family  (Friday, January 01, 2010)
  • Cellist Started Duke City Church of Beethoven  (Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
  • Casting Director Launched Many Actors' Careers  (Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
  • Retired Teacher Loved To Share God's Word  (Tuesday, December 22, 2009)
  • Preacher Founded Temple Baptist Church in '53  (Friday, December 18, 2009)
  • Healer Always Put Her Friends First  (Saturday, December 12, 2009)
  • Director Staged Avant-Garde Plays  (Wednesday, December 09, 2009)
  • Woodworker Made Furniture Out of Passion  (Thursday, December 03, 2009)
  • Wife, Mother Enjoyed Working in Arts Community  (Wednesday, November 25, 2009)
  • Playwright Taught Acting Classes  (Friday, November 20, 2009)
  • Judge Created 'Grade Court'  (Saturday, November 14, 2009)
  • Ex-Special Olympics Director Embraced Life  (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
  • Officer Made UFO Report  (Saturday, November 07, 2009)
  • 'Larger Than Life' Franchini Lived for Law  (Friday, November 06, 2009)
  • Rodeo Cowboy Won All-Around Title Twice  (Thursday, November 05, 2009)
  • WWII Veteran Wrote Book  (Saturday, October 31, 2009)
  • 'Whatever He Did, He Excelled At'  (Friday, October 30, 2009)
  • Athlete Known for His Jokes  (Saturday, October 24, 2009)
  • Supreme Court Clerk Took Her Job Seriously  (Friday, October 23, 2009)
  • Wife Helped American GI Forum  (Saturday, October 17, 2009)
  • Teacher Loved History  (Friday, October 16, 2009)
  • Artist Recognized as SF Living Treasure  (Thursday, October 15, 2009)
  • Firefighter Worked His Way Up to Assistant Chief  (Saturday, October 10, 2009)
  • Teetotaler Owned Many Liquor Stores and Bars in Albuquerque  (Friday, October 09, 2009)
  • Air Force Vet Became a Wedding Planner  (Thursday, October 08, 2009)
  • Historian Was 'Interested in Just About Everything'  (Saturday, October 03, 2009)
  • Tucumcari Lawyer Was President of State Bar  (Friday, October 02, 2009)
  • School Nurse's Office a 'Refuge'  (Saturday, September 26, 2009)
  • Man Was Known for Helping Others  (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)
  • Jurist Was Chief Justice of N.M. High Court  (Saturday, September 12, 2009)
  • 'Lifetime Volunteer' Led Senior Centers  (Saturday, September 12, 2009)
  • Painter Customized Automobiles for Decades  (Thursday, September 10, 2009)
  • Judge Created System Intended To Speed Up Trials  (Saturday, September 05, 2009)
  • 'Renaissance Man' Was Jeweler, Pioneer in Plastics  (Thursday, September 03, 2009)
  • Pilot Helped Transport Remote Patients to the Hospital  (Saturday, August 29, 2009)
  • Elementary Teacher Flew SR-71 Blackbird  (Saturday, August 22, 2009)
  • UNM Professor Was Meticulous  (Friday, August 21, 2009)
  • Administrator Served State  (Friday, August 21, 2009)