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Mary Vera Smith, "Grandma Sugar and Aunt Mary" 88, resident of Albuquerque since 1940, died on July 21, 2004. She is survived by her son, Frank Edward Smith and wife, Carol Jean of Albuquerque; daughter, Betty Alice Goen and husband, Lynn of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, David Humble of Albuquerque, Ron Humble of Anchorage, AK, Christopher Smith and wife, Gerri, and Craig Smith and wife, Stefanie, all of Albuquerque; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Leonard Oliver and wife, Betty of Colorado Springs, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Earl Edward Smith; and one sister, DeVona Berry. Mary was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, San Marcial Chapter 34; former Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls Chapter 20. She was also a member of Rio Grande Presbyterian Church; former president of the Women's Auxiliary of Plumbing Contractors and former National Chaplain for the Plumbing Contractors Convention. Mary owned and operated Southwest Plumbing and Heating with her husband until her retirement in 1979. She was a surrogate grandmother and aunt to many. She was part of a luncheon group known as "The Lovely Ladies." Service will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Chapel with Reverend Bill Ratliff, officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel on Monday, July 26, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors NW or to a charity of the donor's choice. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (3 blocks North of Paseo del Norte) (505) 897-0300
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