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Obituary for Evanoff


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 30, 2002

Muriel Evanoff, 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968, died Sunday, April 28, 2002. She is survived by her sons, Capt. John D. Evanoff II, USN, his wife, Carolyn; and Mark Evanoff; daughter, Mary C. Pease; nine grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Cmdr. John D. Evanoff, USN. Muriel was born January 2, 1923 in New York and married John D. Evanoff on March 15, 1944. She was a member of the Golden Agers, Anchors, and longtime member of Gold Star Wives-Zia Chapter, and Kirtland Widows-Irma Chapter. Muriel was an avid bridge player, active in many tournaments and clubs. A recent resident of the Woodmark at Uptown, Muriel touched the lives of many in the brief time she lived there. Our mom was petite in stature; a giant in heart and spirit; an eternal optimist who gave unselfishly to others in need. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. with visitation to follow. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 1, 2002, 8:30 a.m., at Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church, Claremont and Vermont NE. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.