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Gisela Rogers, age 70, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2006. She was born and raised in Pirmasens, Germany and was the youngest of eight children. Gisela was a resident of Albuquerque for over 30 years. Prior to her arrival in Albuquerque she traveled the world as a spouse of a career military Senior NCO. She was a homemaker and retired from TV-I as a Food Service Manager. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, CSGM Edward Rogers and six siblings. She is survived by her four sons: Edward Rogers and wife, Andrea of Rio Rancho, NM; John A. Rogers of Albuquerque; Richard A. Rogers and wife, Desiree of Blue Springs, MO; and David W. Rogers and wife, Esther Rivera of Albuquerque. Grandchildren include: Edan Faith, Rebecca, Lea, Alicea, Kayleen, Danielle, Kevin, and Karissa. She is also survived by her nieces, Mary Skinner and Jutta Woods, both of Albuquerque; her special pet, Chief; and a host of friends. Gisela's kindness and strength of spirit have touched many people within the community. She will be remembered by all of her family and friends. "Sie wird tief von allen verpasst warden" A Memorial Service will be held at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, on December 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 1:00 p.m. where she will be laid to rest with her husband. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in Gisela's name and sent to the "V" Foundation for cancer research.
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