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Catherine Morgan Apprill, 77, died peacefully in her home on February 28th. She is survived by her daughters, Ann L. Payne and husband, Don of Broken Arrow, OK, Mary Apprill-Gates and husband, Terry Gates of Rio Rancho, NM, and Jeanette Apprill of Albuquerque; son, Phil. M. Apprill and wife, Diane of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Christina Jardee and husband, Steven, Don P. Payne, Evelyn Payne, Aaron Payne, Bryn Catherine Apprill, Chris Gates and Brian Gates; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Jonathan, and Micah Jardee and other loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Apprill; and her brother, Art Morgan Jr. Catherine was born in Santa Fe and was the daughter of Art Morgan, a well known journalist and editor for the New Mexican. She attended the University of New Mexico and was an active member of the Chi Omega sorority. Upon a graduation in 1943, she moved to Washington, DC and took a position at the Pentagon, where she worked in the clerical pool. During a visit to Santa Fe in 1946. Catherine met Gil Apprill and her life took an unexpected turn. On September 19, 1947 they were wed at St. Frances Cathedral, after which they took up residence in Los Alamos, where they lived for the next 30 years. Catherine was a devoted homemaker and mother, constantly involved in the lives of her four children. She was active in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, participated in many social groups and was well known for her award winning knitting. She taught knitting in nigh school classes and was a teacher's aide at Los Alamos High for many years. Catherine and Gil moved to Albuquerque in 1977, which led to 20 years of traveling, enjoying her grandchildren and socializing with her many dear friends. Though diagnosed with cancer in 1993, she managed to sustain a vibrant lifestyle and a positive outlook through some difficult times. Catherine was a loving and supportive mother and wife. She was a loyal and caring friend. Catherine's legacy to her family and friends is an enduring gift of love, faith and kindness that will forever brighten our lives and lift our spirits. Rosary will be recited Friday, 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Deacon Lloyd Martinez reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE, with Fr. Albert Podvin, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family requests memorial contributions be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE 87110. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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