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Lidia Matteucci, 95, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 1, 2009. Born January 4, 1914, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gino Matteucci; and by her parents, Louis and Emma Giacomelli; and her sister, Lenora Mellon. She is survived by her two sons, Paul, and wife Judy, and Raymond and wife, Lisa; and by her four grandchildren, Mark and wife, Fay, and their children, Mia and Ella; David and wife, Kendra, and their children, Kayla and Seth; Brian and wife, Mary, and their children, Tiffany, Maddy, Megan, and Luke; Paula and husband, Sam Maclay, and their children, Will and Jane, all of whom she truly adored. Lidia attended Albuquerque High School and graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. She worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs during the Great Depression, while Gino, her husband-to-be, attended law school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Following her marriage and the birth of their two sons, Lidia devoted her life to her family and to helping others. She was kind, generous, loving, and compassionate; always willing to help those less fortunate. She will be truly missed by her family and her many friends. The family would like to thank the priests at Immaculate Conception Church and the staff at Ambercare Hospice for all their assistance, care, and compassion. Additionally, special thanks to Alicia, Anna, Martha, Lucy, and Liz who faithfully served as caregivers during the final years of Lidia's life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the UNM Children's Hospital, "Donations for Children" at 2211 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE, Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Lidia at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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