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M. Alice "Taffy" Kozlowski fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 26th at Anna Kaseman Hospice after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Willie; her parents Elijio and Amalia Tafoya and; sister Flora Vau, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Kozlowski was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, having served the city through many years as a dedicated employee of Mountain Bell, where she was proud to be one of the first bilingual telephone operators. She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Karla Vlahoulis and husband, John of Albuquerque, Bruce Kozlowski and wife, Stacie of Larned, KS, Kevin Kozlowski of Aurora, CO, and Greg Kozlowski and wife, Cindy of Edgewood; her surviving sisters and brothers: Nita Sparks of AK, and Mela Chavez, Max Tafoya and wife, Sally Ignacio Tafoya and Ross Tafoya and wife, Nella, all of Albuquerque. She was a beloved, irreplaceable "Nannie" to 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, godchildren and dear friends. Mrs. Kozlowski was remarkably devoted to her faith, family and friends, and inspired joy and laughter in all those she met with her incomparable wit and zest for life. The prayer service will be Monday at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, and Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, Albuquerque NM, where the Kozlowski's were long time members. Pallbearers will be Maria Berexa, Julie Chrisanthus, Amanda Kozburski, Audri Kozlowski, Stacie Kozlowski, and Cindy Kozlowski. She will be laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association 9500 Montgomery NE Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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