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May Schilling Stephan Gee Romero, 83, a 43-year resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2008. May was born on January 20, 1924 in Evansville, IN, and was named after her grandmother, May Schilling. May is survived by her brother, Theodore R. Stephan of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Jean Wagstaff of Santa Clarita, CA; children, Alice M. Jordan and husband, John W., of Bryan-College Station, TX, William E. Gee and wife, Carol E., of Oklahoma City, OK, Theodore R. Gee and wife, Irene A., Margaret A. Stewart, Patrick D. Gee and wife, Lori E., and James C. Gee all of Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. May had been a volunteer with the American Red Cross during World War II. She had also been Five Star Oil Report's, Wichita Falls, TX, manager. Later she had been a fashion model at an exclusive clothing shop and then went to work as an interior decorator with Bob Klein Interiors. She had been office manager for acupuncturist, William A. Roberts. May was a talented artistic person who loved making jewelry and other arts and crafts. She was a campaign volunteer in the 1990s for former Congressman Steve Schiff. May was a member of the Highland Senior Center where she once loved to exercise three times a week and missed it very much. She loved her gardening and being outdoors. She had a passion for the opera, especially Madam Butterfly and La Boehm. Services will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Friends and family may visit one-hour prior from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Private burial services will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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