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Obituary for Foster


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 30, 1998

Elza A. Foster, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since January 1957, died Monday, December 28, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wesley Foster of the family home; daughter, Susan Mullins and husband, Gill of Belen, NM; sons, Tom Foster and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, Rick Foster and wife, Pat of Aurora, CO, Dennis Foster and wife, Kathy of Spanish Fork, UT, and Jim Foster and wife, Lyz of Los Lunas, NM; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Julie Kuczek and husband, Ted of Brooksville, FL; and special friend, Father John Carney. She was preceded in death by her brother, Edward VanWalleghem in May 1998. Mrs. Foster has been a church organist for over 40 years with the last 29 years at San Antonito Catholic Church. She loved her church and she was very active in it. One of her main enjoyments was going to Sandia Casino whether it was for lunch or playing"21". She was legally blind since 1982, but yet was able to continue playing the organ and playing blackjack. Mrs. Foster lived for her church and her family and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras, with Father John Carney, Celebrant. Interment will follow at San Antonito Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom Foster, Rick Foster, Dennis Foster, Jim Foster, Gill Mullins, and Ted Kuczek. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Child Catholic Church, Building Fund, Tijeras, NM 87059 in her name. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.


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