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KAY HUGHES Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. Kay is survived by her children, Larry Nickels and wife, Danielle, Jennifer Nickels Walters and husband, Glen, David Nickels, Kimberly Nickels Schmidt and husband, Walter, and Julie Nickels Grubbs and husband, Kent. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brandon Walters, Jacob Walters, and Taylor Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Nickels. Kay was born in Phoenix, AZ in 1926 and was the only child of Herman and Marie Hughes. Kay graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Human Growth and Development. While at ASU, she took flying lessons and worked at Williams Air Force Base. Kay was a wonderful mother of five and grandmother of three. She was involved in PTA, The Garden Club, and the Assistance League. Kay was a dedicated teacher for 23 years at Santa Domingo Pueblo where she helped develop the school curriculum for the district. Kay's interests included bridge, interior design, antiques, and anything involving her children. They feel blessed to have had a mother as loving and caring during many difficult times. Kay will be missed dearly and is regarded as an amazingly kind soul by all. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, July 22, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. A reception will follow from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Bear Canyon Estates, 4440 Morris NE. Private entombment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Kay at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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