Wadley, Richard
J.
Richard J. Wadley (Dick)
died peacefully at home on January 31, 2007. He was born May 19, 1918, in Hardin, MO, and
raised in Fowler, CO. Dick enlisted in the infantry in 1940 and was stationed at Pearl
Harbor. He'd been there for two years when the harbor was bombed. He was a proud member of
The Pearl Harbor Survivors, remaining active until only recently when his mobility
became difficult. Early in WWII, Dick received a battlefield commission at Leyte after
contracting malaria while serving with assault troops in Guadalcanal and New Guinea. After
Leyte he served in Okinawa and at Kakazu Ridge and was an officer of a heavy-gun
platoon with Col. Byron King's "Lost Battalion". He received a Bronze Star for his courage
in that battle. Dick was wounded during his service and received a Purple Heart. He
returned from the war to Taos, NM, to be near his sister Jessie. There he met his future wife
Louise Shupe. They were married only 2 months later. After their daughter Janet was
born, the young family moved to Denver, CO, where they started a film distribution
company. The clan grew in Colorado as Richard, Jr. (Rick), Patti and Steven arrived. In 1960 they
moved to Albuquerque where Dick worked in the chemical supply business. He was kind
and caring, especially the many years his elderly in-laws lived next door. Dick was a
fantastic cook and a doting grandpa who was always available to his many grandchildren.
His cinnamon rolls, spaghetti and holiday dinners were legendary. In November Dick and
Louise celebrated their 61st anniversary. Dick was preceded in death by his daughter,
Janet Faye Wadley Miller and his sister, Jessie Geist. He is survived by his wife,
Louise; brother, Ralph Wadley, of Salt Lake City, UT; son, Richard J. Wadley, Jr. and his
wife, Leslie of Albuquerque; daughter, Patti Norris and her husband, Edward of Albuquerque;
son, Steven Wadley and his wife, Ellen of Pagosa Springs, CO; 11 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 5, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
at Daniels Family Funeral Services at 7601 Wyoming NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Daniels Family Funeral Service 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Wagner, Mary
Mary Wagner of Taos passed
away on August 15, 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1926 to Timko
and Theodosia Drabiak. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1945.
She also attended the Actors Studio in New York City under Lee Strasburg. She was in
several off off Broadway plays and traveled the US with a professional acting company. She met
and married Arthur J. Wagner, a New York Fireman, in 1950 and retired from the
stage. When her husband passed away in 1965 she actively pursed a career in art. She
attended Traphagan School of Design and spent many years at the Art Students League.
She moved to Taos in 1977, made friends and participated in the local art scene.
She had a retrospective at the Harwood. She is survived by her children, Kaye Zbonack
and Roberta W. Choate, grandchildren, Lynea and Tanya Zbonack, Rede Joseph and
Moriah Rose Stanton, Charles Francis and Arthur Bishop Choate. Any inquiries please
contact roberta.choate@Verizon.net Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.
Watkins, Michael Smith
January 5, 2007 Michael
"Mike" Smith Watkins of Taos passed away on January 04, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mike was
born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1965. He was educated primarily in San Diego
and served in the US Army prior to embarking on a career as a long haul truck
driver. He owned Watkins West Trucking and drove coast to coast until side lined by
diabetes. He won numerous safety awards over his career and was Excel Transportation
"Driver of the Year" in 1998. Mike is survived by his wife, Angela Holcomb Watkins of Lower
Las Colonias, his parents, Captain, USN Ret. Richard and Deborah Watkins of Lower
Las Colonias, his brother, Commander John Watkins, USN of San Diego and four
nephews and a niece. Funeral mass was held on January 08, 2007 at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church and celebrated by Father Larry Brito with interment at Las
Cruces Cemetery. He was a gentle giant, who brought joy to all who knew him and endured
his health issues without complaint. Memorial contributions may be made to American
Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard
Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.
Weber, Karen Wichelns
Karen Wichelns Weber, 54,
died of colon cancer July 2, 2005 in Pueblo, CO. She faced her illness the way she lived her life
- with courage, lack of complaint, optimism, strength, and concern for others before herself.
She will be missed by her 18-year old daughter, Megan; her ex-husband, Cayce Weber of
Denver, CO; her brother, Ken Wichelns and family Carmen Gloria and Camila of
Albuquerque; her sister, Jan Cross and husband Jai of Taos, NM; her sister, Jill Wichlens
and family Rich, Laura, and Kathleen Gabriel of Denver, CO; and numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,
John and Maureen Wichelns of Albuquerque. Karen was born and raised in
Albuquerque, attending Del Norte High School. She received bachelor's and master's
degrees in Communication Disorders from ENMU and UNM. She had a passion for her work as
a speech pathologist and dedicated herself to her clients in Albuquerque, Mora,
Taos, and Pueblo. A people person, Karen was active in many community concerns, including
Girl Scouts and the Broadway Theatre League. Always smiling and forever friendly,
she relished traveling with her daughter Megan, enjoying a glass of wine with friends,
camping, skiing, and gardening. Above all, Karen loved watching her daughter grow,
enjoy life, and achieve numerous scholastic, musical, and athletic successes. A Memorial
Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the family home in Pueblo, CO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Megan Weber Education Fund, U.S. Bank,
1018 Constitution Road, Pueblo, CO, 81001. ABQ JOURNAL SUN JULY 10, 2005
Wedeler, Sigmund
Sigmund Wedeler of an
advanced age of Taos, NM. He is the father in law of Gerson
Gusdorf, died at 1:15 PM
last monday. He was born in Furth, Bavaria, Europe 18 March
1836. He had been a
merchant in Mora and Santa Fe,NM. La Revista De Taos newspaper. Contributed by Alberto
Vidaurre.
West, Gardner David
Gardner David West Gard
was born January 7, 1940 in New York City. Early in
life he was introduced
to what would become his lifelong passion – skiing – when
his parents drove him
and his younger brother, Soren, to ski resorts throughout
New England. Gard grew
up in Connecticut and Massachusetts He joined the Air Force
in 1957 and was a quick
learner of computer skills as part of SAGE Air Defense.
In 1962, he married Glenna Quimby and they had two daughters,
Hollie and Kelly. In 1990 he relocated to the White Mountains of eastern Arizona,
where his quick wit, gentle sense of humor, absolute integrity, and consistent friendliness
made him a prized member of the communities. In 1995, Gard met and married his wife,
Maureen Mason, an educator from Round Valley Schools. They enjoyed a wonderful and
loving 15 years together. Gard passed away peacefully at home early in the
morning of March 27th in the middle of a raging winter snowstorm. He is survived by his wife
Maureen, daughter Hollie, brother Soren, nephews and nieces Soren, Christopher, Emily,
Nathan and Marian, and families. A memorial service for Gard will be held at 2 pm,
Sunday April 5 at the Alpine Community Center in Alpine, AZ. In lieu of flowers
and to ensure Gard's passion lives on, please consider a donation for a yearly ski trip for
Alpine children. Your (tax credit for Arizonans, tax deductions for others) can be mailed
annually to the Alpine Ski GDW Club in care of Mike Cox, P.O. Box 170; Alpine, AZ 85920.
Westman, Lucille M.
Lucille M. Westman, age
90, a resident of Chimayo passed away peacefully on Sunday,
February 4, 2007 with her
family at her side. She was a loving wife for 67 years,
mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. She loved to ski, dance, and enjoy life.
She was preceded in
death by her husband, Walter Westman; parents, Alphonse and
Frederica Cote; 13
brothers and sisters. Lucille is survived by her daughters,
Ginny Griffin and husband,
Richard, Kathy McAllister and husband, Bob all of Denver,
and Laura Abrums and
husband, John of Chimayo; grandchildren, Chelly Griffin,
Niki Vox and husband, Brian
of Denver, Dana Hughes and husband, Roy of Chimayo, Gabriel
and wife, Alicia, Ely
Abrums all of Taos; Rachel Abrums of Chimayo, Tom and Rob
McAllister of Denver; great-grandchildren,
David and Justin Griffin of Denver, Cole and Lilah Hughes of
Chimayo, Stacey and Cayley
McAllister of Denver, and Dylan and Sofia Abrums of Taos; many other relatives and friends. Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Holy Family Catholic Church, in Chimayo. Burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa
Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Chimayo Boys and Girls
Club, P.O. Box 972, Chimayo, NM 87522. The family of Lucille M. Westman has
entrusted her funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley,
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Westman, Walter William
Walter William Westman, 86,
a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2005 with his family by
his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Theresa Westman. He was a
WWII Veteran, fisherman, skier, and a dancer. He was a loving husband for 67 years,
father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lucille M.
Westman of Albuquerque; daughters, Ginny Griffin and husband, Richard, Kathy McAllister and
husband, Bob, all of Colorado and Laura Abrums and husband, John of Chimayo;
grandchildren, Chelly Griffin of Denver, Niki Vox and husband, Brian of Colorado, Dana
Hughes and husband, Roy of Chimayo, Gabriel Abrums and wife, Alicia of Taos, Ely
Abrums of Taos, Rachel Abrums of Chimayo, Tom and Rob McAllister, both of Denver;
great-grandchildren, David and Justin Griffin of Denver, Cole Hughes of Chimayo, and
Stacy McAllister of Denver; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2005
at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy
Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Burial to follow at 11:30
a.m. at the Santa Fe
National Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers,
Gabriel and Ely Abrums,
Tom and Rob McAllister, David and Justin Griffin, and Roy
Hughes. Honorary pallbearers
named are, Bob McAllister, Richard Griffin, John Abrums, and
Cole Hughes. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made to Los Rios
Hospice at 835 Spruce
Street, Espanola, NM 87532. The family of Walter William
Westman has entrusted
his funeral arrangements to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the
Espanola Valley.
505-747-7477 or 1-877-747-3600 ABQ Journal Thu May 05,
2005
White, T.B.
T.B. White, age 97, passed
away in Bradenton, Florida on September 3, 1998. He is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Doris and Robert Cope of Brandenton; one grandson, Don Combs of Albuquerque;
one granddaughter, Linda Ferraro of Grants, NM; and three great-granddaughters, Leslie
and Erin Combs of Albuquerque and Cristina Ferraro of Grants. Mr. White retired
from the NM State Highway Department as Chief Highway Engineer in 1966, where he had
worked for 40 years. During his career, he worked on the first oiled road in New
Mexico and as Chief Highway Engineer during the construction of the Rio Grande Gorge
bridge near Taos, and the construction of the interstate and the"Big-I" in
Albuquerque. No services will be scheduled. ABQ Journal September 05, 1998
Williams, Frances W.
Frances W. Williams, 84 of
Red River, passed away November 25, 2006 in Red River, NM. She was born to George
and Ruthie Bond, January 13, 1922 in Frisco, TX. She was a member of the Red River
Historical Society and Red River Community House. She and late husband Donald L. Williams
were the owners of the Williams Trading Post in Red River. Frances was preceded in death
by her parents, her first husband Dexter Walthall and second husband Donald L. Williams,
She is survived by two brothers; Bobby Bond of Tyler, TX, Jerry Bond (Linda) of
Venus, TX, two sisters; Anna Croy of Sanger, TX, Wanda (Buster) McDaniel of Alba, TX,
and numerous nephews and nieces. A Viewing was held at Weylen's Funeral Home in
Questa, NM on Tuesday November 28, 2006 from 4:00PM to 7:00 PM. The Funeral Service
was held on Wednesday November 29, at 10:30 AM at the Red River Community House, Red
River, NM. Burial followed at the Red River Cemetery. Arrangements were made with
Weylen's Funeral Home in Questa, NM.
Williams, Katherine Foote
Williams, Katherine Foote;
78; Taos, formerly of Marbella, Spain; died August 10, 1998;
Albuquerque Journal North,
Thursday, August 13, 1998, page 2
Williamson, Peggy
Peggy Williamson died on
March 3, 2002 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a long illness. Ms. Williamson was co-owner
of the Casa Cordova Restaurant in Arroyo Seco, NM for many years. She was co-owner of
"The Market", an arts and crafts shop on Kit Carson Road in Taos, NM. Ms.
Williamson is survived by two sisters, a nephew and nieces. No services are planned.
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Wilson, Darline D.
Darline D. Wilson, 81, a
resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 21, 2006. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her
husband, Robert E. Wilson, whom she married on August 27, 1944; three sons, Brad Wilson and
wife, Kathy, of Glendale, AZ, Mark Wilson and wife, Phyllis, of Taos, NM, and Jeff
Wilson of Glendale, CA; and six grandchildren. She was the original director of St.
Mark's in the Valley Day School, Inc. from October 1976 until January 1986. Cremation has
taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26,
2006 at St. Mark's on the Mesa, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque. Sunrise Funeral
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January 24, 2006
Wilson, Dawn
Dawn Wilson, 46, of Taos
passed away on January 29, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Wilson, sisters and
brother, Meagan, Kelly, Jennifer, Lori and Kerry all of Canada and other relatives. Memorial
gathering was held on February 01, 2007.
Wilson, H.J.
H. J. Wilson age 85 of
Canon de Fernandez died saturday. He owned and ran a stable
and took care of horses in
his ranch. It is belived that Friday night he climbed "un
Tapeste" to feed the
horses, he fell and was unable to get up he laid on the cold
ground until he was found
next day (saturday). He died later that day. La Revista De
Taos newspaper. Contributed
by Alberto Vidaurre.
Winslow, Kenelm Crawford
Kenelm Crawford Winslow
LTC, USAFR (RT), 81, died April 30 of pancreatic cancer. Born in Albany, NY January 24, 1921,
he grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned multiple degrees, attending Baltimore
City College 1938, Bowling Green State University 1941, NYU 1942 and Michigan Tech 1948.
During WWII he served in the Mighty Eighth as a meteorologist in England, France
and Kwajalein. A man of immense curiosity, he continued his education throughout his
life. Afffiliations include Tau Beta Pi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, ROA, T-ROA, AIME⁄SME, NRA. He
and his family moved to Taos in 1964 where he worked first for MolyCorp and then as
an independent land surveyor and engineer. He is survived by Bette K. Winslow,
wife of 54 years; children, Katherine Winslow Pond (Ashley), Jeanette Hodgson (Dean),
Kenelm K. Winslow (Jane), Elizabeth Winslow Fruits (Tim), and Prisca Winslow
Bradley (Charlie); grandchildren, Ashley Evan Pond (Julie), Adrienne Pond, Giselle
Poole (Leith), Jessica Hodgson, and Winslow Fruits; siblings, Armour C. Winslow, Anne
Wright (Robert), and Louise Windisch (Charlie); nephews, nieces and their children.
Funeral Service was held on May 3, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church. Military Burial
was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please give in his name to
cancer research, Mountain Home Health Care Hospice Program or your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos. ABQ Journal May 05, 2002
Wyant, Doyle M.
Albuquerque, N.M. - Doyle
M. Wyant, 67, formerly of Monroe City, died of heart failure
at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday at
the Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, N.M. The funeral
will be at 10:30 a.m.
March 30 at the Hamline Chapel Church. Interment will be at
the Hamline Chapel
Cemetery, Monroe City. Visitation will be at the Harris
Funeral Home, Monroe City,
March 29 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and March 30 from 9:30 a.m.
until services at the Hamline
Chapel. He was born in Monroe City, on Aug. 23, 1931, to
Walbert and Bertie (Miller)
Wyant. He married Jenny Petit and she survives. Wyant was a
retired teacher and administrator
under the Department of Defense. He graduated from Monroe
City High School and
Oakland City University. Also, he was an Army veteran
serving in the Korean war.
Also surviving are: two daughters, Rhonda Miles and Sue Ann
Stevens, Rio Rancho, N.M.;
four brothers, Denny Wyant, Washington; Richard Wyant,
Vincennes; Duane Wyant,
Pueblo, Colo. and Dwight Wyant, Murray, Ky.; a sister, Diane
Van Lue, Danville and
six grandchildren. (March 23, 1999)
