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Sharon Smoker was relieved of the pain and suffering of her 17-year battle with scleroderma on Saturday, March 31, 2007. She died in California while en route to Albuquerque with her husband, Russell Wynn. Born April 25, 1958, Sharon was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. After graduating from Sandia High School and Colorado State University, Sharon began a career dedicated to social service, often in positions working with troubled youth. She worked for Hogares and the Albuquerque Metro Court's Pre-Trial Services division before going to the University of New Mexico to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She was a nurse for Peanut Butter & Jelly Family Services, and served for many years in her present position as a nurse at UNM's Children's Psychiatric Hospital. In addition to husband, Russell Wynn, Sharon is survived by their daughter, Chavella Aragon; and granddaughter, Selene Ramirez; mother, Ruth Bernstein of Albuquerque; father, Dave Smoker and his wife, Kathy Hart of Jemez Springs; father-in-law, Bill Wynn and his wife, Ilana Pachter Wynn of Princeton, NJ; mother-in-law, DonnaLee Wynn of New Smyrna Beach, FL; sister and best friend, Linda Smoker of Albuquerque; brother, Richard Smoker and his wife, Julie Engelbrecht and their daughter, Melina of San Jose, CA; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved dogs, Marty, Frodo and Astro. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no funeral. A memorial gathering and celebration of Sharon's life will take place at Reflections, 2400 Washington NE, at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007; followed by a reception at the family home. Rather than flowers, her family suggests a donation in Sharon's name to PB & J Family Services, 1101 Lopez Road SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105; or a charity of your choice.
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