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Ann Zurlis Bazan Poynter, 71, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008. She is survived by her siblings, Jim Zurlis (Judy) of Richardson, TX, Kathy Hamilton (Richard) of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Marylin Buckley (Pat) of Pagosa Springs, CO; nephews, Scott and Steven Zurlis, Sean and Bryan Buckley, and Kevin Hamilton; and niece, Emily Hamilton; and god-daughter, Liz Ramos (Nick); and god-grandson, Nick "Scooch" Ramos; and her very "connected families" the Bazans and Poynters. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Helen F. and Louis J. Zurlis; her first husband, Joaquin Bazan; and her second husband, Herbert M. Poynter. She graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas and received her Master's degree from Tulane University of New Orleans. After being a member of the Ursuline Order of Nuns for 19 years, she began her second career as a sales representative for Silver Burdett Publishing Co. Before and after her retirement, Ann was always involved with religious education and the Catholic community. Her Red Hat/Cancer group brought joy and laughter to many. As an important part of the Ursuline Alumnae organization of Dallas, she spent countless hours staying in touch with her beloved friends. Ann will be remembered with Recitation of the Rosary, Friday, May 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel NE, Saturday, May 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m., with Monsignor Olona, Celebrant. Private ennichement will take place on Monday, May 5, 2008, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery NE, Suite 300, 87111 or Society of the Little Flower, 1313 Frontage Rd., Darien, IL 60561-5340. Our "Energizer Bunny" will never stop. She will always be in our hearts and will continue to guide us from her heavenly home. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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