A6 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 OBITUARIES
Tammye’ Renee Green
“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me.” Psalm 30:2 It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all of the passing of Tammye’ Renee Green. She was the very much loved wife of Michael A. Green, mother to Bailey and Mason Reid, daughter to Glenda Riley and Dave Weir, sister to Kerry Riley, Dusty Weir, Cyndee Weir, Laurie Jackson and Phallon Drake. She was a humble person who lived all her life in Roswell. Everyone that she met became a friend and she had many, many friends. She loved the Lord Jesus and had a wonderful relationship with the Lord that she and Michael shared during their prayer time together. After a long illness, God knew she was suffering – and how much good she had done, so he wanted her suffering to end; so he took her home to be with him to live in the mansion that he built for her, on Dec. 26, 2013. Services for Tammye’ will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home, with Pastor Ron Fuller officiating. Burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. The family will be accepting visitation on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. She was the most compassionate, loving person. She loved as God wants us to love, she forgave as God wants us to forgive; she opened up her heart and home to anyone. She will be remembered for her fantastic cooking, her creativity, her decorative ability, her love of animals; especially her pets: Lurch, Sadie and Mattie. We will be lost without you, we will miss you, we will attempt to live and love the way you would. You always found the good in everyone. You were such a blessing to all who knew you. We were blessed to have you in our life for however short of a time. She is survived by all who knew and loved her, to include the following and many, many more; her husband, Michael of the home; sons Bailey and Mason Reid, her mom, Glenda and her dad, Dave and his wife — Glenda; brother Kerry Riley, his dad’s family: Milburn and Carol Dolen and family; her ex-mother -in-law, Becky Reid; brother Dusty Weir and family; sister Laurie Jackson and family; sister Cyndee Weir and sister Phallon Drake and family; nephews Dylan, Brendan and Justin Wright; cousins,
NATION/OBITUARIES Aaron and Tony Alberts and their father Don (wife Judy) Alberts; aunt Katie Wells and cousins Mandy, Riley and Victor Wells and families; sister -in-law Jeanne (Kevin) Raymer; mother-in-law Inez Green; brother -in-law Richard Green and wife Laura, and numerous other cousins, nephews and nieces. Tammye’ is preceded in death by her stepmom, Patricia Weir. Pallbearers will be: Kerry Riley, Dusty Weir, Jordan Creel, Aaron Alberts, Tony Alberts and Kevin Durbin. The family is asking that if anyone wants to help with expenses, they can donate to the account that they have set up at Pioneer Bank,”In Memory of Tammye’ Renee Green.” Please join the family at Bethel Baptist Church at 4 p.m. to share a meal and memories of our precious Tammye’. “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:1012. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Allene Mann Goldman
Allene Mann Goldman, bor n Feb. 19, 1937, in Roswell, died unexpectedly Dec. 20, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas T. and Allene Ballard Mann. She is survived by her daughter Emily Lookadoo and husband Justin of McKinney, Texas, her son Justin B. Goldman of Longbeach, Calif., her grandchildren, Aliyeh, Jeremy, Isaiah and Mia; her stepdaughters, Lisa Goldman of Placitas, Rayna Goldman of Tucson, Ariz., and Suzanne Goldman of Albuquerque; her sisters, Juanita Larsen of Castlerock, Colo., and Louhannah Walker of Santa Fe; her brother Tom Mann and wife Sadie of Lincoln; numerous nieces, nephews and others whose lives she touched. Allene was a graduate of Roswell High School, Colorado State University and Oregon State University. For over 50 years she dedicated herself to helping and advocating for the betterment of children and their families. She was a forerunner in the fields of child welfare, child development and domestic violence. She inspired others through her public speaking, writing, teaching, sense of humor and especially her passion for children needing help. She was a dear friend to all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dell Vick
Services are pending at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Dell Vick, age 95, of Roswell, who passed away on Dec. 29, 2013. A complete announcement will be
made when arrangements are finalized. Condolences can be made online at lagronefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Grover D. Norris
Memorial service for Grover D. Norris, 76, of Roswell, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Church of Christ, 1500 E. Elm St., with Brother John Cannon officiating. Grover passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Grover was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Monroe, La. He was a truck driver for Steel Oil Tanks; he was also a plumber for Crouch Plumbing in Artesia. Grover is survived by wife, Carolyn Ann Norris; son Johnny Alexander Norris Jr.; mother-in-law Lula Byrd; brothers-in-law, David, Lawrance, Ricky and Tommy Byrd; cousin Roosev Spillman; sister Dorothy Johnson of Ft. Worth, Texas, and stepson Charles Norris. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kenneth Everett Thompson Jr.
Kenneth Everett Thompson Jr. passed away on Dec. 27, 2013, in the home he shared with his wife of 60 years, Marian Martha Thompson, nee Kimmel. Ken was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and was renowned for his generosity of spirit, his philanthropic and civic activities and his quick, imaginative and clever sense of humor. Marian, their children and families, and their friends come together now to remember and celebrate with love, respect, pride and admiration, a life well lived. Ken was born in Picher, Okla., on April 12, 1935,
but was reared in Colorado Springs, Colo., and Albuquerque. At 16, Ken played the position of goalie for the Highland High School Ice Hockey Team, as well as for many of the men’s Ice Hockey teams in Albuquerque. Ken’s was a familiar face in the sports pages of the Albuquerque Journal and Tribune in the early 1950s. In 1953, Ken married Marian Martha Kimmel, and they began their family the following year. Ken was a sales manager for The American Linen Supply Company and a popular coach in the youth ice hockey program. In 1975, Ken built, and was the general manager of, the new American Linen Supply facility in Roswell. During Ken’s tenure at American Linen, he and Marian became active, well-known and respected members of the community, participating in many social as well as civic events. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Ken was an active member of the Roswell Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the Sertoma Club, of which he was elected president. Ken participated in and raised substantial funds for a number of other charitable organizations, particularly groups that benefitted children. Over the years, Ken has donated his handmade wooden toys to various organizations such as Toys for Tots, to be distributed as Christmas gifts. In the late 1980s, Ken was president of the Roswell Chamber of Commerce. Among many other activities that helped to breathe new life into Roswell’s economy, Ken drove the Main Street Roswell Project and initiated Roswell’s Annual Christmas Parades. Ken, Bobby Villegas and Eunice Dickey produced the Chamber’s Rise with Roswell breakfasts during Ken’s tenure as president. Ken was a true raconteur and during the time he was Master of Ceremonies for the Rise with Roswell breakfasts, the breakfast meetings were so entertaining, attendance rose to standing room only. In addition to Ken’s participation in many civic and professional organizations, he was an unflagging support to Marian, who throughout her banking career was involved in many philanthropic clubs and projects of her own. After Ken retired, he devoted his time to his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, as well as his many and varied interests. Ken was a talented woodworker, photographer, gardener and a superb chef. He was actively involved in his great-grandchildren’s lives, frequently attending their sports, school and dancing activities. A great many family members were present when Ken and Marian commemorated their 60th wedding anniversary last summer at the home of their grandson and his wife, Andrew and Lisa Richards. Ken is much loved and
Roswell Daily Record will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Marian Martha Thompson, his brother, Dennis Thompson, his four children and their spouses; Steven and Cathy Thompson, Rick and Laura Thompson, Kim and Rocky Dennis and Melissa and Russ Doss, Ken’s grandchildren; Shannon Michelle Thompson and Gary Griffin, Sara, Tyler and Rachel Thompson, Becca and Kellan Woods, Mary Elizabeth Flores, Joshua Baker and Joey Dennis, Andrew, Adam and AJ Richards and Aimee Mooney. In addition to his grandchildren, Ken is survived also by his nine great-grandchildren, all of whom adored their Boompa. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Community Grace Church’s Youth Ministries, 935 Mescalero Road, Roswell, NM, 88201. Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Grace Community Church, 935 Mescalero Road, Roswell, NM, with Pastor Rick Hale officiating. Marian and her family hope that those who would like to will stop by the house after the services. Those who wish to may visit Ballard Funeral Home where members of the family will be with Ken on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
Josefina Rodarte Devora
Mrs. Josefina Rodarte Devora was born in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico, on Aug. 16, 1913, to Manuel and Concepcion Rodarte. She passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Dec. 26, 2013, in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. She was 100 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Refugio Devora, her parents and one brother Jose Manuel Rodarte. She is survived by her two sons: Dr. Gustavo Devora Rodarte, his wife Luz Maria, their children Gustavo, Mauricio and Ana Luz Alejandra, Dr. Gilberto Devora Rodarte, his wife Graciela, their children Dr. Gabriela Gonzales, Gilberto and Daniel; and her daughter Linda Devora Jones and her husband Alvin of Roswell, their children Abraham, Margarita Schroeder, Lila and Trevor. She is also survived by her sister Elvira Gonzales of Mexico City, several nieces and nephews and by 14 great-grandchildren.
Josefina lived many years in Roswell and was an active member of St. Peter’s parish. She will be remembered as a kind and loving grandmother. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic church on Jan. 4, 2014, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Character Counts.
Wannema White
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Waymaker Church, for Wannema White, 67, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Albuquerque. Mark Green will be officiating with burial to follow at Memorial Lawn Memorial Park. Wannema was born July 30, 1946, in Roswell, to Lee Towler and Leeosia Hoosier Towler. Her parents preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her husband Jay White and her sisters, Neva Dove, Mareeta Parker and Wanda Lane and great-grandson Gunner Kreutzberg. Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Jean Bristow, Lou Stevens, Johnnie Knight, Oleta Mask and Estelle Russell; sons, Fred Kreutzberg of Roswell, Joe Smith and wife Beth of Roswell, and Marc Smith and wife Michelle of Belen, daughters Deborah Willard and husband Robert of Marietta, Ga., and Robin Smith of Roswell; grandchildren: Ben Kreutzberg, and wife Bonnie, Chelsea Samario and husband Joe, Kayla Benitez and husband Omar, Somer Willard, Lawson Willard, great-grandchildren: Omar Benitez, Jr., Mariah Samario, Lacey Kreutzberg, Gilbert Benitez, Saleena Samario, Azaleeya Benitez, Jonathan Benitez, Piper Kreutzberg, Dustin Kreutzberg and Kolton Kreutzberg. Pallbearers will be Joe Samario, Omar Benitez, P.J. Raimer, Manual K. Payne, R yan Payne and Nathan Payne. Wannema was a lifelong resident of Roswell. She loved to spend time with her kids and grandkids. She was very kind, generous and accepting of all and always put the needs of others before her own. She loved to cook and take care of all her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
Feds announce test sites for drone aircraft LAS VEGAS (AP) — Six states were named Monday by federal officials to develop test sites for drones — a critical next step for the burgeoning industry that could one day produce thousands of unmanned aircraft for use by businesses, farmers and researchers. Alaska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Texas and Virginia will host the research sites, providing diverse climates, geography and air traffic environments as the Federal Aviation Administration seeks to safely introduce commercial drones into U.S. airspace. Members of Congress and other politicians lobbied intensely to bring the work to their states. Representatives were jubilant about the likeli-
hood that the testing will draw companies interested in cashing in on the fledgling industry. An industry-commissioned study has predicted more than 70,000 jobs would develop in the first three years after Congress loosens drone restrictions on U.S. skies. The same study projects an average salary range for a drone pilot between $85,000 and $115,000. “This is wonderful news for Nevada that creates a huge opportunity for our economy,” said U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada. In New York, Sen. Charles Schumer, a Democrat, called the announcement a boon for his state. Drones have been mainly used
by the military, but governments, businesses, farmers and others are making plans to join the market. Many universities are starting or expanding curriculum involving drones. The FAA does not currently allow commercial use of drones, but it is working to develop operational guidelines by the end of 2015, although officials concede the project may take longer than expected. The FAA projects some 7,500 commercial drones could be aloft within five years of getting widespread access to the skies above America. “Today was an important step,” said attorney Ben Gielow of the
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, noting the announcement came after months of delays and data gathering. “I think we’re all anxious to get this moving.” The competition for a test site was robust, with 25 entities in 24 states submitting proposals, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said during a conference call with reporters. At least one of the six sites chosen by the FAA will be up and running within 180 days, while the others are expected to come online in quick succession, he said. However, the designation as a test site doesn’t come with a financial award from the government.
TONY BLOISE
100 North Wind Loop Memorial Services Saturday, January 4, 2014 4:00 - 7:00 PM
TAMMYE GREEN
Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel & South Park Cemetery Funeral Services Tuesday, Devember 31, 2013 2:00 PM