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Obituary for Yards


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday December 27, 2002

Josephine H. Yards, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, December 20, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Albin Yards. She is survived by daughters, Jan Marie Miller of CO and Marsha Brooks and husband, Dwayne of CA; son-in-law, Don Miller of AZ; grandchildren, Ken and wife, Kim of NV, Peggy of OH, Shannon and husband, Eric of CA, Jeff and wife, Tracey and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Steven all of CA. She was a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church, Albuquerque Slavic Club and Albuquerque Bead Society. A resident of Albuquerque since 1950 (originally from Gary, Indiana) she embraced the culture and traditions of the Southwest. She will be greatly missed by family and many dear friends. Rosary will be recited Friday, December 27, 2002, 7:00 pm at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2002, 10:00 am at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to charity of your choice. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE telephone 275-3500.