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LEONA "LEE" Age 81, a resident of Cedar Crest since 1973, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Michael Kinsky, in 2007, and a daughter, Laurel Ann Kinsky, in 1994. She is survived by five children: Michael Anthony Kinsky and his wife, Regina, Kathy Elizabeth Casey and her husband, John, David Michael Kinsky and his wife, Pat of Houston, TX, Patricia Michelle Kinsky, and John Michael Kinsky and his wife, Lanai of Banks, OR; she is also survived by ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Irene Hanten of Prescott, AZ. Lee, also known as "Babe" and "Smitty" by her family and high school friends, was born to Charles and Sophia Smith of Kimball, SD on May 23, 1930. She met Art, her husband, in Rapid City, while he was stationed at the U.S. Air Force base there; they married on February 1, 1954. During their years together they lived in many different states including California, Utah, New York, and New Mexico. Lee's life centered on her children while they where young. After they left home, she continued her schooling at Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute (now called Central New Mexico Community College) where she should took courses in bookkeeping and accounting. She later worked in a doctor's office and a local ski area. She also volunteered her time at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science; while there she found new interest in geology and other sciences. Lee loved reading, history, crafts, and basketball. Lee always had a book nearby; she often read books on history and Christian theology. Lee was widely known for her quilting and craftwork. She made quilts for all her children, and she created hand-made wooden and fabric crafts, including dolls, wooden figures, and decorations. Lee sold crafts at local bazaars and craft fairs for many years. Lee held season tickets for the UNM Lobos Basketball team. She attended basketball games with friends when possible, and she often watched them on TV when she could not attend. Lee was a devoted Christian and generous to those in need. Lee was a member of the Mountain Christian Church where she hosted Bible Studies in her home, was involved in missions, prayer support, meal ministries, and she served in many small ways to numerous too list. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10:30 a.m., at Mountain Christian Church, 12242 Highway N. 14 (1/2 mile north of the Cedar Crest Post Office). She will be buried at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Edgewood, NM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mountain Christian Church, PO Box 615, Cedar Crest, NM 87008, or CareNet, 9809 Candelaria NE, Building 1-A, Albuquerque, NM 87112, or any other charity in Lee's name. Please visit our online guest book for Lee at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
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