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Ora (Caudill) Bourbonia, age 92, a lifelong resident of New Mexico died March 19, 2002. She was born in the territory of New Mexico in the township of Lovington, NM to James W. Caudill and Martha Cornett. Ora is survived by daughter, Betty Jean Davis of Albuquerque, NM; granddaughters, Janice Anderson and husband, Brian of Albuquerque, NM, Elizabeth Cox of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren, Charlotte Duncan and husband, Dave of Las Cruces, NM, Jonny Cummins, Tommy Cummins and Jimmy Anderson all of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Mittie McGuire of Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, John A. Bourbonia. As a young girl she and her family moved to Tyrone, NM during WWI, graduating from Silver City High School in Silver City, NM, she attended New Mexico State Teachers College in Silver City, NM, where she received her Teacher's Certificate, specializing in mathematics, upon graduation she was hired in Rincon, NM, where she met her future husband. Ora and John also resided in Hatch, NM, moving to Albuquerque in 1955, particularly rewarding were her many years of service to the International Order of Rainbow for Girls at Hatch Assembly #26 as Mother Advisor as well as serving as Worthy Matron of Hatch Chapter #52 Order of the Eastern Star. Ora held many state offices and committee positions for the Grand Chapter of New Mexico O.E.S. Including attending the International Convention of General Grand Chapter in Edenborough, Scotland. She enjoyed Ballroom Dancing, was an excellent Bridge Player and a master gardener with a special Love of roses. She was also a very active member of many other organizations. Prior to retirement, Ora was Credit Manager for Fedway Dept Stores for 10 years. Following her husband's death, she resided at La Vida Llena retirement center where she enjoyed many friends. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply and spent many hours teaching and caring for them. The family wishes to thank all staff members at LVL, especially Shirley Gilbertson for their many hours of care. Services will be held March 23, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary 1100 Coal Ave SE with Rev. Charles Price officiant. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd SE.
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