 GRAHAM, MAGDALENA Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1975, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, James Graham; sister, Josephine; and four brothers, Arnold, Teddy, Bruce and Frank. Magdalena is survived by her sister, Rudy Tulluck of New York; sons, Tony Graham and Armando Graham, both of Rio Rancho, NM; granddaughter, Sydnee Jordan Graham of Rio Rancho, NM; grandson, Armando C. Graham, II of Baltimore, MD; great-grandsons, Christopher, Jacob, and Amaurie, and numerous nieces and nephews. Magdalena was born to Arnold Benjamin and Carmen Beatriz South on September 6, 1929 in Panama City, Panama. She married James Graham on September 27, 1952 and later moved to the United States. She attended Queens College in New York receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree. She had a career in the New York Educational System as an Administrator. She then attended the University of New Mexico receiving her Master's degree in Criminal Science. In New Mexico Magda worked for the State under Governor Toney Anaya and was appointed Judge to the State Probation and Parole Board. From there she moved on to become a planner for the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreational Department until she retired in 1994. She was an active member of the Calvary Church in Rio Rancho and provided couples marriage and family counseling. Magda had a lovely singing voice and sang in her church choir and publicly when she was young. Magdalena and her husband James were founding board members for "Friends of Many Cultures" and the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho NAACP and they served as Sandoval County Election Presiding Judges for many years. She was also an active member of the New Mexico Red Hat Society. Magda lived a full and loving life dedicated to community, family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Calvary Chapel of Rio Rancho, 138 Frontage Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
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