1992/Dallas, M&R Controller's/ Fac.

Sanford Mitchell Jr.
(1937 - 2013)

Mitchell Jr., Sanford C. Age 76, of Dallas, Texas, passed of natural causes in his home on November 24, 2013. He was retired from Exxon Mobil after 30 years of serving in various management positions. Stanford was a 20 year volunteer at the Aiken Elementary School in Richardson ISD and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, Texas. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Mitchell-Tufts.

Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Richardson on Wednesday, December 4th at 4:00 pm. The church is located at 271 North Walton Street, Richardson, Texas, 75081, (972) 235-2316. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions in memory of Sanford made to the Music Ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Richardson.

Published in Dallas Morning News on Dec. 1, 2013.

Aikin Elementary mourns loss of dedicated volunteer

By JULIETA CHIQUILLO

Staff Writer

jchiquillo@dallasnews.com

Published: 25 November 2013 10:54 PM


For two decades, Sanford Mitchell Jr. showed up at Aikin Elementary nearly every day.

The 76-year-old wasn’t a staff member at the Richardson ISD campus, yet he felt the need to report his absences to the principal anyway. He had his own coffee cup in the teachers’ lounge. The kids called him Mr. Mitchell.

But the longtime Aikin volunteer didn’t make it to the Thanksgiving lunch at the school on Monday. Mitchell died of natural causes Sunday at his Dallas home.

“He felt like it was a job, and it wasn’t,” said Sandra Pointer, principal at Aikin in far northeast Dallas. “He was a volunteer, but he came every day. He never wanted to miss a day.”

Mitchell, an ExxonMobil retiree, didn’t have children of his own. He began volunteering at the school in 1992 through First Presbyterian Church of Richardson. As a member of the breakfast club, he ate with students in the cafeteria and let them tell him stories.

“A lot of the children saw him as the grandfather,” Pointer said. “He was completely gray.”

When the school later began feeding students breakfast in the classrooms, Mitchell took on other duties. He came in at 8 a.m. and left at 1 or 2 p.m. Most of his time was spent in pre-kindergarten, but he also chaperoned the school’s older students on camping trips.

Many of the children in the Title I school come from single-parent homes and don’t have a male role model, Pointer said. With his slow, deep voice, Mitchell filled those shoes.

“Son, you got to wear your pants up,” he’d tell boys when they wore sagging clothes.

Mitchell also lavished his attention on campus staff. He penned elegant notes on cream-colored stationery for Thanksgiving and Christmas and delivered them along with chocolates.

Other times, Mitchell wrote to advocate for the children. Once, he noticed students were getting green bananas from the cafeteria.

“He would elaborate on his concern that the children are receiving bananas that cannot be eaten, and they would be wasted,” Pointer said.

When Mitchell found school supplies on sale, he’d buy them in bulk and donate them to the school. This spring, he bought a laminator because the school couldn’t afford one, Pointer said. Administrators estimate that Mitchell gave $40,000 over 21 years.

His generosity extended to First Presbyterian, where he sang bass in the choir. For years, he bought the bread for communion but wouldn’t ask to be reimbursed, the Rev. David Schaefers said.

At Christmas time, little presents would show up for children in the church.

“I’m 99 percent certain that he was their little secret Santa,” Schaefers said.

Though Mitchell won’t walk Aikin’s hallways anymore, a tree will be planted in the school yard in his honor.

“It will hopefully live for a really long time,” Pointer said.

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     2011/Dallas, CS&CS, Southwest, Network, DUN Support.

MONTOYA ARLINGTON -- Ruben Montoya Jr., 53, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011,
in Arlington. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 1420 E.
Mayfield Road, Arlington. with Pastor Jonathan Hernandez Sr. and the Rev.
Esteban Jaques officiating. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington.
Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wade Family
Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, with a prayer service beginning
at 7 p.m. Memorials: Memorial donations may be made to Primera Iglesia
Bautista.

Ruben was born Dec. 14, 1957, in El Paso to Margarita and Ruben
Montoya Sr. He grew up in El Paso and was a graduate of the University of Texas
at El Paso in 1981, majoring in electrical engineering. Ruben loved God and was
a faithful church member at Primera Iglesia Bautista. Ruben was loved and
respected by all who knew him. He was a gift from God to his family. Survivors:
Wife, Hilda Montoya; sons, Ruben Montoya III and Adrian Montoya; daughter,
Maria Isabel Clark and husband, Robert; parents, Ruben and Margarita Montoya
Sr; brothers, Hector, Joel and Juan; sisters, Celia Ortiz, Martha Cervantes,
Josie Avalos and Eunice Macias; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. Wade Family Funeral Home, Arlington, 817-274-9233.

Published in El Paso Times from July 4 to July 11, 2011.

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     1984/Dallas, Manufacturing Accounting & Refinery Applications.

     1995/Dallas, O&SS, Southwest, Telcom.

     2001/Dallas, HURIS, Payroll.

     1980/Dallas, SWCC.

Norman, Ralph V. Born December 30, 1918 and called home by his Lord and Savioron July 20, 1995. Those in his loving family who remain include his wife of 53 years, Virginia; his children, Sharon Cook of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Ralph Norman of McKinney, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Rlaph served in Europe during WW II. Retired from Mobil Oil Corporation in 1980 after 36 years service. A member of Tyler Strteet United Methodist Church serving many years as an adult teacher. Visitation will be 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jully 22, 1995, Lauralk Land Memorial Chapel. Rev. Fred Dunham officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. His family and friends will miss him dearly.

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     1996/Dallas, O&SS, Southwest, QM.

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     1994/Dallas, USCO, Southwest, Client Services.

     1995/Dallas, O&SS, Southwest, Telcom.

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     1995/Dallas, [NECC]. O&SS, Southwest, Client Support.

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Frank Plumlee was born on 31 December 1933. Frank died on 05 May 2002 at 68 years old.

Frank E Plumlee's last known residence was at Garland, Dallas County, Texas 75044.

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Charles Raymond “Chuck” Puterbaugh, age 71, of Plano, Texas, passed away May 19, 2010, in Plano. Chuck was born July 17, 1938, in San Diego, California to Elmer Clinton and Thelma A. (Weeks) Puterbaugh. He married Irma Garcia on September 18, 1993, in Dallas, Texas. Chuck was an IT technician in the oil industry and a member of the Episcopalian faith.

He is survived by his wife, Irma Puterbaugh; daughter, Michelle Lynn Puterbaugh; son, Brian Scott Puterbaugh; brothers, Elmer Clinton Puterbaugh, Jr. and Carleton Ralph Puterbaugh; sister, Betty Meister; nieces, Angie Martinez and Kimberly Sellers; nephew, Michael Puterbaugh; stepdaughters, Martha Salazar and husband, Alfredo, Ana Cristina Kim and husband, Eric, and Ivonne Rodriquez and husband, Ricardo; stepson, Jesus Javier Velez Garcia; and grandchildren, Alfredo, Julieta, Da-Mi, Da-Si, Alex, Caroli, Javier, Ricky, Christian, Brianna, and Mejia.

Family and friends are invited to the funeral home for a visitation on Saturday, May 22, 2010, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.

     Pennington, CS&CS, Northeast, Network.

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Jacqueline M. Reed passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2012. Cherishing her memory are her children: Hront Reed, Rene (Artie) Thomas, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two siblings. Wake: Friday 12/21/12, 6-8pm. Celebration of life: Saturday 12/22/12 at 11:00am. Both services held at New Mt.Hebron Baptist Church, 1413 Dairy Rd, Garland, TX. Heavenly Gate Funeral Svc. 972-240-2121.

     1992/Dallas, [MACC], USCO, Southwest, CS, Client Support.

     1995/Dallas, O&SS, Southwest, Operations.

Jack Wayne Robertson was born March 30, 1940 in Seymour, Texas. His parents are (sic) the late Loyd and Delma Robertson from Red Springs, Texas. He had three sisters and brothers-in law, Mary Katherine Williams from Ranger, Texas who preceded him in death. His sister Ann and husband, Preston reside in Arlington, Texas. A third sister, Pat and her husband, Jim live in Red Oak, Texas. Jack's brothers (sic), Dub and wife Linda live in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Kay. They were married 34 years. They had two beautiful daughters Tina Michelle of the Colony and Staci Leigh of Arlington. The girls would say "We are everything we are because you loved us", and we will miss you. Love, Tina and Staci. (sic) Jack is also survived by his in-laws, Teresa and Paul Weiss of Vera, Texas. A brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Shirley Weiss and family of Carrollton, Texas.

Jack was employed by Mobil Oil Company for 25 years. He has been retired for two years. For all of us who loved him he will forever be remembered as "Smiling Cactus Jack". He was forever willing to give "that helping hand". If anyone needed a friend Jack was always available. His passion was for his family and his love of the country never let him. He took joy in the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting and the companionship of nature and those he loved, which was always enough for our Jack. It truly was the simple things in life which gave him pleasure.

The celebration of Jack's life will be 5:00 p.m. May 17th in the GROVE HILL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Rev. Bob Joyce officiating. Services will also be, 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19th in Red Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Joyce. Interment will follow in Vera Community Cemetery.

(shared by JD Keen).

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     ????/Pennington, Northeast, Facilities Manager.

Frank "Deuce" Carmine Romano

AGE: 76 • Howell

Frank "Deuce" Carmine Romano, 76, of Howell Twp., NJ, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, NJ. He was born in Union City, NJ, and resided there until moving to Howell 39 years ago. Mr. Romano was employed as a facilities manager for the Mobil Oil Corporation, Pennington, NJ, for 31 years before his retirement in 1992. He was a U.S. Army veteran, playing baseball, football, and basketball on the Army traveling team during the Korean War. Frank was a graduate of Emerson High School, Union City. He was a head coach for Howell Pop Warner, Howell Central Little League, and the Carlton League in Howell. He was a Past President of UNICO, Italian American Club in Howell, and a member of the VFW in Brick Twp., NJ. Frank was an avid NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. He loved to explore the world with his wife Marilyn.

He was predeceased by his Parents, Jack Romano and Millie Romano Musto; his Brother, Cornelius Sonny Romano; and his Stepfather, John Musto. He is survived by his Wife of 47 years, Marilyn; his Son and Daughter-in-law, Michael J. and Danielle Monsen Romano of Jackson, NJ; his Grandchildren, Nicholas A. Romano and Kristiane M. Romano; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great nieces, and Great nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Visitation on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, from 7-9 PM and on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson Twp., NJ 08527 (732-364-6808). A funeral gathering will be offered at 8:30 AM on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at the funeral home. His Funeral Liturgy will follow at 9:30 AM at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson, NJ. Entombment will follow. For further information and directions, please visit wwwhasslerfuneraI home.com.

Published in Asbury Park Press on November 28, 2011.

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