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Isabelle Bernadette Jankowski, 75, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Isabelle is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard; daughter, Dr. Rebecca M. Jankowski (Paul Therkildsen); son, Bryan C. Jankowski (Paula Price); daughter, Catherine A. Schaeffer (Michael); daughter Jo Ann Millegan (Carl) of Kemmerer, WY; grandchildren Joshua K. Jankowski, Emily R. Harper, Jada B. Millegan; sister, Janice Bennett (Jerry) of South Bend, IN; and sister-in-law Mary Ann Rafalski of South Bend, IN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Rafalski and brother Michael J. Rafalski, Jr. Isabelle was born in South Bend, IN, where she met and married Richard. They moved to New Mexico in June, 1958. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, and gardening, especially flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and prayer group. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at French-Lomas Chapel. Friends may visit from 6:00-7:00 p.m. prior to the Rosary. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., at Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd NE. Entombment will immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, 800-327-4545, www.parkinson.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Isabelle at www.RememberTheirStory.com "My Love, My Life, My Wife"--RTJ French 10500 Lomas Blvd NE (505) 275-3500
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