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Obituary for Hammock


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 06, 2001

Mary Corrine Hammock, 64, of Alpine, CA passed away on May 31, 2001 8:30 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Hospital. She was born on November 30, 1936 in Carlsbad, NM. She was united in marriage to Richard Hammock for 32 years. Corrine attend South Western College and obtained her A.A. Degree in Child Development. She continued on to San Diego State University where she graduated with a B.A. Degree in Elementary Education and a M.A. Degree in Special Education. She was determined to attain as much information in the field of education as possible to enhance her effectiveness and impact in the lives of her students. Corrine was employed by the San Diego City School District, where she taught school for 17 years and influenced the lives of hundreds of students and parents. The countless hours spent in her classroom and one on one sessions with her students testifies to her dedication to the art and science of teaching. She retired in June, 1996. Corrine's magnetic personality, vast stores of knowledge in many fields had a positive effect on the lives of all those who met her. She was open minded, always had a sympathetic ear, great communicator, fun, and an avid reader, investment and real estate savvy, she always lived life to the fullest, appreciated what all people brought to the"table of life" as her travels world wide embraced all that she stood for. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hammock; son, Jack Roybal; sisters, Angie Sandoval, Arlene Abston; and brother, Leroy Espinozo. She was preceded in death by her dad, Manuel Villalovas; mother, Caroline Sandoval; son, Timothy Roybal; and sister, Elizabeth Chavez. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hammock will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel (7500 Paseo del Norte NE) with Deacon Julian Padilla officiating. Visitation will be at the cemetery chapel from 1:30 p.m. until the service begins. Interment will follow. Riverside Cremation and Burial Services, 1520 Central Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.


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