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Theresa A. Bengson, 57, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord, her Savior, on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness. Theresa was born on January 25, 1951 in Las Vegas, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eloisa Gonzales; brothers, Frank and Georgie Gonzales; and husband, Edward "Chip" Bengson. She is survived by her father, David N. Gonzales. Two children, Bryan and LaVonne Cockrell; and their father, Ron Cockrell. Sisters, Mary Lou Dominguez, Angie Gonzales, Lorraine Barela, Isabel Gonzales, Helen Baca, and Josephine Gonzales. Brothers, Fermin Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, and Joe Gonzales, plus numerous nieces and nephews. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from the University of NM. Theresa was a dedicated school teacher who served the APS community for 18 years. She dedicated her life to children-her own, and those of the community. She loved to travel, and studied bilingual education in Spain during the summer of 2001. She was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend who will be missed dearly by all. A Rosary Service will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., at the Our Lady of the Assumption Church (corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE). The Funeral Mass will be held at the same location on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow immediately after the mass at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery (SW corner of Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte NE).
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