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Kathryn Dorothy Leach, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, May 9, 2011. She is survived by her son, Brian Michael Leach of CA; daughters-in-law, Patricia Jean Leach of CA and Patricia Louise Leach of FL; one granddaughter, Cathleen Maura Leach of Japan; and other relatives and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Franklin Leach; her two sons, Mark Patrick Leach and Bret Terrance Leach; and her sister, Helen Hubbard. She was born on September 18, 1924 in Grand Valley, CO to Carl and Marjorie von Rosenberg. She spent most of her childhood in Glenwood Springs and Parachute, CO. After high school she attended the University of Colorado where she graduated with a degree in English. It was while there that she met Jack and they were married on June 19, 1946 in Miami, FL. Jack was in the Marine Corp and they spent eight years in Japan after WWII. They then returned to the United States and they resided in Berkeley, CA and Monterey, CA where Kathy taught elementary school. Kathy was very active in the League of Women Voters and the Alliance Francais. She was an avid reader, walker, and bridge player and loved to travel the world. Kathy was a life-long student of French, was also fluent in Spanish, and spoke Japanese. She and Jack were also active in the International Gourmet Couples Club. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service is pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack F. Leach Scholarship fund, c/o Monterey Peninsula College, 1980 Freemont St., Monterey, CA 93940 or to Disabled Adventure Outfitters, P. O. Box 152, Arcata, CA 95518. Please visit our online guestbook for Kathryn at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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