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Obituary for ALLEN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 10, 2007

Elva Francine Lerke Allen, 78, a resident of Albuquerque and a former resident of Tucumcari, passed away on Saturday April 7, 2007, peacefully surrounded by her friends and family. She is survived by her children, Lynn Mosher and husband, Jerry, Michael Lerke and wife, Wanda, and Todd Lerke, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael Barnes, Darren Barnes and wife, Francine, Layla Linn, James Mosher and wife, Jessica, and Miranda Lerke; great-grandchildren, Jon Paul Marquez, Renton Barnes, and Cadence Mosher. Also surviving is her step-daughter, Debbie Dysart and family; sister, JoNell Sammons and husband, LeRoy; and nieces and nephews. Grandma's other special people in her life are Sheran, Rob, Rachael, Felicia, Tina, Heidi, and Grandpaw and her online friends. Francine was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen. A Memorial Service will be held in Grandma's honor Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Lomas Chapel. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500


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