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Thelma L. Cathey, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, entered into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on October 3, 2001. Her husband of 59 years, M.J. Cathey, her parents, John M. and Ethel L. Hutches and her brother, Hobart Hutches, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Sharon L. Cathey and Larry M. Cathey of Albuquerque; her brother, Hubert J. Hutches and his wife, Anita of Pasadena, CA; her sister-in-law, Nowata Jean Billon and her husband, Stephen of Las Vegas, NV; her brothers-in-law, J. Lee Cathey and his wife, Naomi of Carlsbad, NM, James Cathey of Perris, CA: her brother-in law, Winston's wife, Nora Cathey; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her"honorary" daughters and sons, Ruth and George Cooper, Anna and John Wright. Grandma Thelma is also survived by her"honorary" grandchildren, Hannah, Joshua, Sharon, and Simeon Cooper and Jonah, Aubrey, and John Z. Wright. She was born on June 27, 1923 in Vilas, Colorado. She lived in Springfield, CO and attended high school there. She met M.J. Cathey in Springfield, while he was stationed there in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Thelma and M.J. were married on December 7, 1940. They moved to Los Angeles, California in 1941 and in 1949 they moved to Albuquerque. Thelma was a devoted servant of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, having brought her parents to the Truth, and spending countless hours in prayer for the salvation of relatives and friends. Thelma was a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker for her family, and a blessing and a joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Chapel Southeast, 1215 Hazeldine SE, on Monday, October 8, 3:30 p.m. She will be interred with her husband at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, on Tuesday, October 9, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Christian Academy, 1404 Lead SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
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