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Obituary for PURCELLA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 10, 2003

Louise F. Purcella, 81, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2003. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Angus, New Mexico and was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. She is survived by sons, Charles Purcella and wife, Viola, Gary Purcella and wife, Cathi, and Kenneth Purcella; daughter, Nancy Reinhardt and husband, Clyde; brother, Roy Copeland and wife, Lena; sister, Loree Burton; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie and sons, Jerry and baby Thurman. Louise was a homemaker whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. All of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many others for whom she baby-sat throughout the years affectionately called her "Granny". Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2003 at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. The committal service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2003 at the Angus Cemetery near Alto, New Mexico. Should friends desire; memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of NM, P.O. Box 14238, Albuquerque, NM 87191. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd, NE (505) 843-6333


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