HELEN PATRICIA (PAT) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Uzziel William Weeks; her parents, Michael and Helen Hussey; and her nephew, Michael Hussey III. Survivors include her children, Susan and husband John Hart and their children, Michael, Gregory and Grace of Greenwich, CT; Kathy and Judge Jim Hall and their children, Eric, Alex and Kate of Santa Fe; Tom and Lyn Weeks and their children, Zach, Libby and Ryan of Albuquerque; Jim and Lynn Weeks and their children, Michael and Kimmy of Sandia Park; and John and Donna Weeks and their children, Lauren, Georgia and Christopher of Denton, TX. Pat is also survived by her sisters, Peg Rinaldi of Tulsa, OK, Lee Witt of Santa Fe; her brother, Michael Hussey of Sarasota, FL; along with six nieces and nephews. Pat was born and raised in Waukegan, IL and attended Iowa State College in Ames, IA where she met her future husband, Bill Weeks. They were married in 1952 and moved to Albuquerque in 1956 where Bill eventually became the head football coach for the UNM Lobos. Pat retired from the Albuquerque Public School system where she taught home economics for many years. She was active in the Albuquerque community with her volunteer work at The Blue Portal through the Assistance League of Albuquerque. She was also a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Alumni Association and was a frequent volunteer at Prince of Peace Catholic Community as well as St. Vincent de Paul. She also performed many random acts of kindness, never saying no to anyone who asked for her help. Pat was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and a wonderful sister. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 26, 2012, 6:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE. The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff and nurses at the Montebello for the loving care and comfort they gave to Pat in her final days. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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