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Ida May "Pat", born Mary 12, 1915 in St. Joseph, MO to Raymond S. and Ida Le Blanc Sentney. Her father raised registered Morgan horses and farmed in Hutchinson, KS. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1933 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. In 1937 she married Maurice J. Eby who was with 20th Century Fox. During WWII together they had a professional photography studio. In 1947, because of his health, the family moved to Las Vegas, NM continuing with another photographic studio. Taking a position at NMSU the family moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1952, Maurice passed away in 1967 and she then moved to Albuquerque. Ida May had a long and interesting life; at an early age (in the 1920's) she traveled with her parents through southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. She worked for the Hutchinson Police Department; she was a professional photographer, being published and exhibited internationally. She also worked as a floral designer and was an accomplished fine artist. In later years Ida May did restoration work on Native American art, pottery and kachinas for several galleries and museums throughout the southwest. Ida May is survived by her daughter, Maurcena Eby Wells of Albuquerque; cousins, Shirley LeBlanc Blady and Andre LeBlanc of New Orleans; "second daughter" and close friends, Marsha and Jim Cramer of Mesa, AZ; dear friends, Anita Da and family of San Ildefonso, NM, Anne and Leroy C'de Baca, Peter Wells, Rowena Demaree, Billye and Lucky Boyd all of Albuquerque. Cat companions Julio, Silky and Thai, (Mother, I always loved you and will miss you.) She was catholic, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. A special thank you to all her physicians and the staffs of Lovelace Hospice at Albuquerque Regional Medical Center and Manor Care Heights for their excellent care and support the last few weeks. Please remember Ida May by making a donation to the Rio Grand Zoo, 903 10th St. SW, 87102, Indian Pueblo Culture Center, 2401 12th St. NW, 87104 or the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, 87108. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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