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Ortha Leota Mae Brittain Rowe, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, in her home. She is survived by her three daughters Charlene Jaramillo and husband, Ray Jaramillo of Albuquerque, Paula Woods-Digges and husband, Bob Digges of Albuquerque, and Wanda Horn and husband, Terry Horn of Oregon; grandchildren, Billy, Monie and Ryan Jaramillo, Andrea Jaramillo-Powell, Kimberly and Tim Rubidoux, Courtney Bradley, and Jayme Swalby; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Brittany, Mirranda, Ryan, and Tyler Jaramillo, Alex and Riley Jaramillo, Kylie Powell, Timmy and Jeremiah Rubidoux, Olivia and Savannah Bradley, Marrissa, Mikey and Jakey Swalby; one brother, Ardith Brittain; niece, Connie Finley; and nephew, John Rowe. Ortha was preceded in death by her husband, William Rowe and daughter, Tarol Ann Rowe. Ortha was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Sterling, Nebraska and St. Luke's Lutheran Church here in Albuquerque. While attending St. Luke's, she taught Bible school and Sunday school. She enjoyed crafting such as, needle point, crochette, knitting, ceramics, and sewing. She had a way with plants and flowers and grew the most beautiful peonies. Ortha loved traveling in their motor home where she and Bill visited many places around the country. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Lomas Chapel. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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