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BAMFORTH -- ELIZABETH A. VALLEJOS BAMFORTH of Albuquerque and formerly of Hatch, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 42, December 29, 2004 in Hatch. She was born October 28, 1962 in Las Cruces to Primitivo Sr. and Ramona Padilla Vallejos. Liz will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and strong loving spirit, always putting others before herself. She was a precious gift from God and she will never be forgotten, always holding a place in our hearts. She is survived by her three sons, John Bamforth III, of Clovis and Scott Bamforth and Bryan T. Faifer both of Albuquerque; her parents; two brothers, Primitivo Vallejos, Jr. and wife Jo Beth of Las Cruces and Edward Vallejos and wife Mary of Albuquerque; three sisters, Zenaida Chavez and companion Nelson West of Las Cruces, Rose Lytle and husband Faron of Rincon, Gina Fields and husband Darnell of Hatch; paternal grandmother, Maria Vallejos also of Hatch. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and one special God Child, Savannah Ramona Apodaca. Her husband, John Bamforth, one sister, Mary Elizabeth Vallejos, grandmother, Maria Inez and grandfathers, Alejandro Vallejos and Cornelio Padilla, preceded her in death. Visitation for Elizabeth will begin at 6 PM Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 117 Hartman in Hatch, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled to begin at 7 PM. Family and friends will join together to Celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at10 AM Monday, January 3, 2005 in the same church with the Reverend Franklin Eichhorst, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Rincon Cemetery where she will be laid to rest in the family plot. Serving as casket bearers will be Edward, Jordan and Primitivo Vallejos, Jr., Faron Lytle and Derrick and Darnell Fields. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222
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BRYANT -- The family of Lois M. Bryant wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all family and friends for their support and kind expressions of sympathy received during our time of loss. Thank you so much. Arrangements under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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EIFERT -- Dorothy M. Eifert. Memorial services are pending for Dorothy M. Eifert, 88, formerly of Norfolk, NE. She died on December 24, 2004 in Albuquerque, NM where she was living near her daughter, Marilyn Eifert. She was born on May 12, 1916 to Jesse and Beatrice Barlow in Kearney, NE. She attended school in Kearney and graduated from Kearney High School in May of 1934. On August 4, 1936, she married Howard Eifert in Holdrege, NE. They lived in Wausa, NE for 35 years, then lived in Kerrville, TX until 1991 when she came to Norfolk, NE. Survivors include seven sons and three daughters: William and Melba of Bauldwin, MS, Robert and Mary of Kingsland, TX, Don of Mansfield, TX, Charles and Cathy of Tullahoma, TN, James and Kathy of Ponca, NE, Eldon, and Michael of Kerrville, TX, and daughters, Betty Graziano of Horseshoe Bay, TX, Marilyn Eifert of Albuquerque, NM, and Carolyn and Doug Nolze of Stanton, NE; twenty-six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and three sisters. Memorials can be sent to Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or your local chapter of the Alzheimers Association.
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FOUGHT -- Margaret H. Fought, 93, a resident of New Mexico for over 40 years, passed away, Wednesday, December 29, 2004. She was born on December 22, 1911 in Mexico to Margarito and Adelita (CarSena) Hernandez. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret M. Sarinana and husband Jose; two grandchildren, Javier and Mary Anne; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Nicolas. Margaret was a member of St. Charles of Borromeo. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters of America. She retired from teaching in 1976 after 35 years. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 2, 2005 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 9:30 am at St. Charles Borromeo. Internment will take place in Cochise Memory Cemetery in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Arrangements are under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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GALLEGOS -- Aaron Gallegos died on December 30, 2004 at age 7. He is survived by his Mother, Rosa E. Gallegos and Father, Gilbert A. Gallegos of Los Lunas NM; his Brother Sasha Gallegos, his Sister Nikki Gallegos, his Grand Parents, Gloria Gallegos, Lorenzo Lopez, Rosa Ramirez, Ramiro Ramirez, and Alberto Nevarez; and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00pm followed by the Rosary, at Salazar & Sons Mortuary, the Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00am at Sangre De Cristo Church, in Valencia, NM. Internment will follow at the Peralta Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Sergio Arredondo, Sasha Gallegos, Gilbert Gallegos, Andy Porras, Lorenzo Lopez, and Pat Lucero. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
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GARCIA -- Edwina G. The family of Mrs. Edwina G. Garcia wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this difficult time in their lives. Special thanks are extended to the pallbearers; to those whom sent floral tributes, Memorial contributions, cards and food. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Funeral services were entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW 898-3160
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GARCIA -- Pete V. Garcia 69, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle passed from this earth and into our Lord's arms on December 28. Pete was born on January 27, 1935 in Albuquerque, NM. Pete was a gifted pianist and could play anything classical, rock, or boogie by ear. Pete was known for his wonderful wit and his great sense of humor. His infectious laugh was a joy to behold and will be sorely missed. Pete was a voracious reader and loved the internet. Pete is survived by his loving daughters: Peggy White (husband Joe Carrasco); Donna Morgan (husband Danny Morgan);sons Pete Garcia III (wife Kay); Gordon Garcia (wife Tania); and Tracey Scott (husband Kimbell); seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his beloved sister Bette Telles (husband Richard Telles) .Services are pending.
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GONZALES -- Mr. Arturo Gonzales, 83, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on December 29, 2004 peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his children, Christine Romero and David, Robert Gonzales and Ted Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM. Mr. Gonzales is also survived by two sisters, Frances Lucero and husband, Leo and Orcelia Trujillo of Taos, NM; two brothers, Benny Gonzales and Frank Gonzales; six grandchildren, Brian and Debbie Romero, Steven and Stephanie Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM, Robert Jr., Desiree Gonzales; two great grandchildren, Trinity Gonzales and Alberta Rose ( Pepsi ) Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the United States Army. A visitation for Mr. Gonzales will be Sunday afternoon in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 2:00 p.m. by Gabriella Nieto. A final visitation will be Monday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper NW. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with Military Honors by the U.S. Army. Pallbearers will be his family. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW
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HANSON -- Glyndon Joseph Hanson, 61, a resident of Albuquerque since 1991, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2004, after several years of battling illness. He is survived by his son, Mikkel Hanson and his wife, Jo Ann; as well as multiple friends from around the world. Glyndon was born on Friday, January 1, 1943 in Fort Dodge, IA. He came to New Mexico in 1991 by a to
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HAVENS -- Ida G. Havens, 84, passed away on December 28, 2004. Ida was born September 21, 1920 in New York City. She moved to Albuquerque from Baltimore, Maryland in 1957. Ida enjoyed teaching, photography, travel, and particularly loved the ocean. She is survived by a sister, Florence Coplan of Baltimore, MD; a son, Joseph of Albuquerque; a daughter, Ann Waldron of Jacksonville, FL; and two grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday, January 3, 2005. Arrangements are under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800
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HOLMES -- Vi Holmes left this life on December 28, 2004. She was one of eight children of Ruben and Myrtle Crain of Tularosa, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Holmes. She is survived by her sons, Jack Holmes of Edgewood, NM and Gary Holmes and wife, Kate of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Elizabeth Holmes and Joanna Archibeque and husband, Phil of Albuquerque; Jackie Ray Holmes of Edgewood; great-grandson, Bryce Jordan Ingram; sisters, Thelma Bond, Betty Kopecky, Dorothy Gooch and Joan Montgomery; brother, Curtis Crane; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Services will be held on Monday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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LEVIT -- Norman Bradford Levit, age 83, of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, December 30, 2004 in his home. He is survived by his sons; Lawrence and wife Nilda Pascual, Jerome and wife Kristine Kelsey; granddaughters; Keira and husband Richard Sorrells and Naomi Levit; grandson Joshua Levit, nieces, nephews and friends. He and his recently deceased wife, Lila, moved from Chicago to New Mexico in 1967. Norm was a registered pharmacist since he was 21 years old. Much of his career was spent at the University of New Mexico where he served on the faculty of the College of Pharmacy and was the Associate Director of Radiopharmacy from 1976 to 1982. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made in his honor to the Solorzano Fund c/o Jerry Levit, 113 Winsome Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, which was established to advance the higher education of young people in Guatemala. Services will be held on January 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Park, 700 Yale Blvd. S. E. Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave. S.E. 842-8800
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MIERA -- Mary Happy birthday Grandma. Today would have been your 98th birthday. We love you and miss you. -Ernie, your grandchildren, and your great-grandchildren
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MILLER -- " O.E.", "Red", Orpheus E. Miller, 93, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2004, a resident of Albuquerque since 1930, coming from Danville, IL. He is survived by Saul Ayalla, friend and longtime employee; John Beahm, Godson; John's siblings, Adriana (Janie) Foris and husband, Michael; their children, Elisabeth and Michael; Mary Beahm; and Cathy Loree and husband, Andy; their daughter, Meghan. O.E. was preceded in death by his mother, Etta Woods Miller; and his wife of 44 years, Rhea Jerls Miller, who was a longtime teacher at Albuquerque High School. He worked during World War II as an instructor at Cutter-Carr Aviation and at the Tucumcari Glider School. O.E. worked for 70 years in plumbing, contracting and real estate. He was a longtime member of the Albuquerque Elks Club. Services will be held on Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. Pallbearers will be Thomas O. Evans, Toby Armijo, Charles Mann, John Beahm, Michael M. Foris and Milo Bunker. Honorary pallbearers will be Saul Ayalla, Richard B. Lake and Michael P. Foris. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the Animal Humane Assoc., 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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MITCHELL -- Eric S. Mitchell, 32, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Allan and Glenna Mitchell of Albuquerque; brother, Kenneth Mitchell of Albuquerque; nephew, James Mitchell of Albuquerque; grandmother, Evelyn Mitchell of Los Alamos, NM; grandfather, Homer Holcombe of Los Lunas, NM; and many other family members and friends. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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ORTEGA -- David Ortega, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Barbara W. Dillon of Albuquerque; son, Earl David Ortega of Albuquerque; brother, B. Paul Ortega of Belen, NM; sister, Gemma Roselli of Los Lunas, NM; brother-in-law, Don E. Dillon of Scottsdale, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon S. Ortega and Teodorita Ortega and brother, Michael Storey. He was born in Belen, NM on December 12, 1932 to Ramon and Teodorita Ortega. Mr. Ortega served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held Saturday, January 1, 2005, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Albuquerque Veterans Medical Center Oncology Dept., 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, 87108. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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SCALES -- Alvin E. "Gene" Scales, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, December 28, 2004. He is survived by his wife Rosetta "Rosy" Scales of Albuquerque; sons, Michael A. Scales and Edwin A. Scales and wife, Karen, all of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, CMSgt. Rosetta "Jeannie" McLean of Washington, DC; granddaughter, Elissa Scales and grandson, Alex Scales, both of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Vincent McLean of Lubbock, TX and sisters, Marie Dockery of Dallas, TX and Amiee Brown of Wichita Falls, TX and seven sisters-in-law. Mr. Scales was a member of Lodge #68 AF & AM, Chapman Lodge #2 AF & AM, Santa Fe Lodge of Perfection (Scottish Rite), Ballut Abyad Temple and Royal Order of the Jesters. Burial has taken place at Santa Fe National Cemetery and a memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2004, 2:00 pm, at the Ballut Abyad Shrine Temple, 6600 Zuni Road SE. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners, Children's Transportation Fund, PO Box 8410, Albuquerque, NM 87198. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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TAYLOR -- Barbara Ellen Taylor, a resident of Canon, near Jemez Pueblo, passed away on December 25, 2004 with her loving family at her side. Born on October 6, 1943, Barbara loved to brighten the lives of those around her and taught us all to embrace life. She is survived by her husband, Sidney E. Taylor, Sr. of Canon, NM and her stepchildren, Laura Taylor and her companion, Fred Fiedler of Hico, TX, Sidney E. Taylor, Jr. and his wife, Karen Taylor, Richard Taylor and John Pacheco, all of Jemez Springs, NM. She is also survived by a daughter, Rachel Fonda of Ardmore, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Strong-Thorne Mortuary. A celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.
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TORRES -- Eva S. Torres, age 91, a resident of Belen, NM, passed away on December 30, 2004. Eva was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Legion of Mary, Third Order, and Sacred Heart Society. She also enjoyed meeting her friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Eva is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John S. Torres and one grandson, Moses Torres. She is survived by her children, Abram S. Torres and his wife, Patsy, Peter Torres and his wife, Gloria, Genevieve and her husband, Deacon Robert Sanchez, Jose Eugene Torres and his wife, Maria Flor. She was the proud and loving grandmother to fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 2 at Romero Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Monday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will take place following the service at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Sanchez, Mark Torres, John Torres, Jose Torres, Lawrence Torres and Teles Sanchez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
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WOOD -- Hazel Luetta Wood, 90, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 in a Galveston hospital following a brief illness. Hazel was born on January 31, 1914 in Capulin, NM to Jared and Lecta Toothman. She married James Wood December 24, 1931, and they had two daughters, Betty and Shirley. Hazel served the Lord and served as a role model for her family, living her life according to Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Hazel and James were long-time residents of Raton, NM, and Los Lunas, NM. Hazel recently moved to Kingwood, Texas to reside with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband James; a grandson, Doug Hord of Kingwood, TX; and a granddaughter, Kassi Crites of Midland, TX. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Marsh and her husband Vernon of Sandia Park, NM, and Betty Hord and her husband Bobby of Kingwood, TX; four grandchildren, Kay Crites of Midland, TX; Dale Marsh of Albuquerque, NM; Greg Hord of Kingwood, TX, and Jim Marsh of Denver, CO; and seven great-grandchildren, Sean Crites of Midland, TX, Tim and Codi Hord of Kingwood, TX, and Emerson, Rachel, Shannon, and Adam Marsh of Denver, CO. Services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque, NM, at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Raton, NM. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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WRENN -- Daniel C. Wrenn, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away from emphysema on December 11, 2004, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was laid to rest in Arkansas' Sate Veterans Cemetery on December 15, 2004 with a Navy Honor Guard in attendance. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW Post 401 and a member of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society. He was retired from A.T.&T. and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He is survived by his his wife of 56 years, Helen; a daughter, Donna of Albuquerque; a son, Jack of Little Rock; a daughter, Sheila and her husband, Dr. John Doyle, of St. Helena, CA and two grandsons, Michael Wrenn and Wayne Doyle.
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WYLDER -- Delbert E. "Deb" Wylder, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died Tuesday, December 14, 2004. He was 81. Born October 5, 1923 at Jerseyville, Illinois, he was the son of Robert M. Wylder and Blanch Coulthard Wylder. He grew up in Morrison, Illinois, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Air Corps from 1942 - 1945, flying 63 missions as a pilot in the 347 Fighter Squadron, stationed in Pisa, Italy. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant in 1943. When the war ended, he attended the Universidad Nacional de Mexico and the University of Iowa, receiving a B.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. from the latter university in 1948, 1950, and 1968, respectively. During his 39-year career as a professor of literature, he taught at several universities, including the University of Iowa, the University of New Mexico, Colorado State University, Southwest State University (Minnesota), and Murray State University, serving as chairman of the English Departments at the latter two universities. As chairman, he was instrumental in developing outstanding creative writing programs at both of these schools. A graduate of the University of Iowa's prestigious Writers Workshop and a skilled fiction writer, he had an eye for literary talent and hired many exceptional writer/teachers at the beginning of their careers, including the future Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Stephen Dunn and Jorie Graham. While he continued to write and publish fiction throughout his life, he devoted most of his career to literary scholarship and editing. He published two books, Hemingway's Heroes (1968) and Emerson Hough (1981), and more than fifty articles and reviews, and he presented more than forty papers at professional conferences in America and abroad. He was co-editor of the textbook Toward Better Writing (1958), executive editor of the scholarly journal Crazyhorse, and book review editor of the Hemingway Review. He was also a co-founder of the Western Literature Association and served as its president in 1966-67. Above all, however, he was a teacher, one whose passionate intelligence, sense of humor, and generosity of spirit led him to be much admired and loved by his students, many of whom became lifelong friends. Wylder is survived by his wife, Edith Perry Wylder, whom he married in 1965 and who, as a literature professor and scholar, was his partner not only in life but also in literature. He is also survived by his son Stephen Wylder, of Elkhart, Indiana, his wife Kathleen, and their children, Anne, Sarah, and James; his son William Wylder, of Coralville, Iowa, his wife Nancy and their daughter Abigail; and his stepson Paul Stamm, of Bernalillo, New Mexico, and his son Dario. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Williams, from whom he was divorced in 1965, and by his stepson Philip Stamm. Wylder's life will be honored at as-yet undetermined dates this spring with a military tribute at Morrison, Illinois, where his ashes will be interred, and with a celebration by his loving family, friends and colleagues from across the country at Murray State University. Memorials may be made to the Deb and Edith Wylder Creative Writing Award, in care of the Murray State University Foundation, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
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