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Dorothy "Nonni" Ida Vescovi Cheshire Wickens, 83, Dorothy was peacefully enfolded in the Lord's arms and called to heaven on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Dorothy was born September 10, 1927 in Dawson, NM to Guilio and Teresa Vescovi. She attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1945. Dorothy was the Director of the Marie Amadea Shelter for Unwed Mothers for the past thirty years saving many babies and their mothers. She was a very active member of Immaculate Conception Church and St. Mary's School, serving as past President of the parish Council, Pro-life committee chair, secretary and many other committees. She also served in numerous positions at the school, including girl's basketball coach. Dorothy was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Dorothy married Leonard R. Cheshire in 1949 and had two sons. Dorothy was widowed when Leonard's plane was shot down in 1952, while serving his country in Korea. Dorothy worked at St. Joseph's Hospital, American Red Cross, Albuquerque National Bank, Len Cheshire Wholesale Lumber, and Sandia Base and was loved and respected by anyone who met her. In 1954, Richard "Dick" Wickens was entranced by Dorothy and began courting her and her boys. They were married 54 years ago, on June 30, 1956 at Immaculate Conception Church. Their family then grew with the addition of six more children. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Jack Vescovi, and Fred Vescovi; sisters: Viola Kelley, Edith Valentini, Louise Luciani, and Frances Bandoni. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard "Dick" Wickens; her sister: Ann Vescovi and brother: Geno Vescovi and wife Margaret; sisters-in-law: Minerva Vescovi and Mary Anne Wickens; her children: Keith A. Cheshire and wife, Carol Jane, Leonard "Ray" Cheshire and wife Vonda, Janice Pfaff and husband Larry, Corrine Wickens, Charles K. Wickens, JoAnne Medina and husband Matt, Rick Wickens and wife Louise, and Michael Wickens and wife Kimberly. Grandchildren are Robert Cheshire, Ken Cheshire, Keith David Cheshire, Kristyn Cheshire, Mark Cheshire, Jennifer Petersen, Michael Cheshire, Giovanna Bakken, LoriAnna Zamarripa, Eva Pfaff, Veronica Pfaff, Rachael Schroeder, Taylor Wickens, Hayden Wickens, Eddie Medina, Noah Medina, Gilbert Wickens, Lyndsie Wickens, Richard Wickens and Connor Wickens; 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends that she loved dearly. Dorothy's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary recited at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2010. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are her grandsons: Rob, Ken, Keith D, Mark, Gilbert, and Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie, Hayden, Richard, Noah, and Connor. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Marie Amadea Shelter or St. Mary's Capital Campaign. Please visit Dorothy's online guest book at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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