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Carmella F. Crist "Frankie", made the transition to eternal life on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, after a sudden illness. Carmella was born in Centerville, Iowa on February 28, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Dwight E. Crist, U.S.A.F.(Ret.); parents, Giuseppe and Giovanna Frank, who immigrated from Sicily through Ellis Island, and six brothers and sisters. Carmella and her siblings were first generation Americans. Carmella is survived by her daughter, Marilyn L. Crist; sons, Sam R. Crist, Dr. Douglas M. Crist and wife, Debra A. Werner; and nephew, Sam Frank of Unionville, Missouri. After raising three children, Carmella enjoyed a career spanning twenty years in Fashion sales at Queens Closet and then Nelda's Fashions. Many esteemed individuals in Albuquerque sought her fashion expertise. In the last years she enjoyed time with family and friends. She was a woman of great inner strength and faith, with total devotion to her family. Her loveliness and kindness were recognized by those who she met and those who knew her. The passing of this petite and gentle woman has left an immense emptiness in those who loved her. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 4, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum Chapel, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Friday, January 4, 2008, 6:30 p.m. until the Rosary. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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