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BARBARA ROSE Passed to the other side on December 18, 2011. Barbara was born on May 5, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. She was 63 years young. Barb passed in the comfort of her home under the peace and quiet of a cool blue sunny New Mexico sky. Barbara was a Political Activist and founded the popular liberal progressive blog: DemocracyforNewMexico.com she was actively blogging to the end. Barbara was a fierce voice for justice and equality. Barbara Wold is survived by her lover and partner of 23 years, Mary Ellen Broderick. Barb was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Rakowski Wold and her father, William Wold. Barb grew up in Chicago, Illinois on the Northwest side and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the late 60's, graduating with a B.A. in English in 1970. Barbara moved to Albuquerque in 1981 where she lived until 1989. She moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1989 where she met Mary Ellen. Barb and Mary Ellen returned to Albuquerque in 1994. Barbara and Mary Ellen were fighters for LGBT rights and marriage equality. They are definitely part of the 99%. A celebration of Barb Wold's life will be held on January 12, 2012 at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall, 510 San Pedro SE, Albq., from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to her blog -- go to: DemocracyforNewMexico.com and donate through PayPal or make checks out to Democracy for New Mexico. Help us keep Barb's passion for justice and her legacy alive.
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