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Obituary for Oppenheimer


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday July 22, 2002

Loretta Rose Oppenheimer, 96, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edward; and her daughter, Ella Rose MacGibbon. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Whitehead of Albuquerque, NM and Lora Lee Anderson of Port Lucil, Florida, eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She is also survived by a brother, Marion Pennington; and a sister, Thelma Dudley. Loretta was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 25, 1906. She was active in Daughters of the Nile, Justamere Bridge Club, and a member of First Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family, whom she loved dearly. A family memorial service will be held. Arrangements have been made by Strong-Thorne Mortuary.