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Obituary for Yoakam


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday December 27, 2002

Marcella"Marty" Yoakam, age 77, and a resident of Albuquerque for 23 years died Wednesday, December 25, 2002 in a local hospital following an illness. Mrs. Yoakam is survived by her husband, Gene"Pappy" Yoakam; two daughters, Cheryl Sampson, and Jeannie Vesper; four sons, Brett Bentley, Jack Bentley, G. A. Yoakam, and Tim Yoakam; two brothers, Leroy Kee and Albert Kee Jr.; and six grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Yoakam will be held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Palm chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE with Orlando Trujillo officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.