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Obituary for Abeita


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 24, 2001

Lottie Gunn Abeita passed away April 23, 2001 at her home in Isleta Pueblo. She was born to Kenneth CC Gunn and Meta Atsye Gunn in Laguna Pueblo on February 3, 1906. She was the last surviving member of the pioneer Gunn Family. Preceded in death by sisters, Jessie, Aggie, Florence and brothers, John, Bruce and Wally. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Diego Abeita. She was a retired rancher, an avid gardener, a wonderful cook and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by many friends and relatives along with her daughters, Louise A. Chewiwi and her husband, Steven; son, Richard Abeita and wife, Cheryl of Hawaii; four granddaughters, Linda and husband, Todd Jiron, Susan Chewiwi, Jessica and Becky Abeita; and her loving friend, Leona Lente. May she rest in peace with her many friends, relatives and pets. Services will be Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fern Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.


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