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Lillian Castillo Sawtelle, 91, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, born in Belen, and raised in Albuquerque, died Friday, June 27, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Lili del Castillo Critchfield and husband, Lew of Albuquerque, Vivian McKinney and husband, Ted of Albuquerque, and Charmagne Whitaker and husband, Gary of Tempe, AZ; six grandchildren, Yasmin Thornell and husband, Keith, Tanya Critchfield, Philip McKinney and wife, Barbara, Michelle Dunlap and husband, Justin, Sascha Walther and wife, Marlissa, and Nadine Walther and partner, April Mitchell; great-grandchildren Derek, LeAnne, Theron, Carson, Spencer, "Baby Boy Dunlap", Destiny, Sterling, and Aiden; sisters, Irene Padilla and husband, Roque of Glendale, CA, Beatrice Turturo of Los Angeles, CA, and Cecilia Casaus and husband, Mike of Albuquerque; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Sawtelle had been a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and a current member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She retired from Santa Fe Memorial Hospital, where she was a head baker. After retirement, she became a volunteer for the St. Joseph Auxiliary. She was recognized as a volunteer with many awards. Lillian was ahead of her time and wanted to make sure that her neighborhood was "green". She was also known for her fantastic baking as well as her beyond delicious posole. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas NE. Should friends desire, Mass may be prayed in Mrs. Sawtelle's honor at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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