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Obituary for Domme


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday December 28, 2000

Edward C. Domme, 76, died on December 26, 2000. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathryn M. 'Peachie' Domme, who was his honorable and encouraging caregiver throughout his several years of declining health; his sons, V. Craig Domme and wife, Susie of Farmington, (Rev.) Edward C. Domme Jr., of Mountainair, Daniel L. Domme and wife, Colleen of Albuquerque, Thomas M. Domme and wife, Martha of Albuquerque, John C. Domme and wife, Karen of Colorado Springs; grandchildren, Gretchen Domme Malavoz and husband, Christian of Albuquerque, Kent D. Domme, U.S.M.C. of North Carolina, Alexis, Sarah, A.J. and Lauren Domme of Farmington, Lisa and Nathan Domme of Albuquerque, Simone, Kelsey, Monique and Courtney Domme of Colorado Springs; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Mollie, Ashley and Marc Malovoz of Albuquerque; brother, Clarence Domme of Albuquerque; sisters, Sister Francis Cecilia Domme of Leavenworth, Kansas, Sophie Chiordi of Albuquerque, Margaret Thies of St. Louis and Mary Ann Padgett and husband, Bill of Topeka. Ed was born May 5, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas to Aloysius John and Elizabeth Catherine Stadler Domme, both of whom have preceded him in death, as have three brothers, Albert, Vincent and William Domme. On July 20, 1946 he married Peachie Kennedy in Topeka, Kansas. He lived in Albuquerque from 1929 to 1939 and from 1948 to present. Mr. Domme served as a Naval Aviator during World War II and remained in the Naval Reserve until 1969, retiringat the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Ed graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1952 and began employment with Sandia National Laboratories. He enjoyed 36 fulfilling years with the Laboratories and retired in 1987 as Department Manager of the Management Information Systems Department. Mr. Domme was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church from 1953 until his death and actively participated in the ministries of the parish for many years. He was active in the Serra Club, and the home and school associations for both St. Pius High School and Assumption Parish. He was also active in many civic organizations including the Elks Club, the JayCees and the Community Council of Albuquerque. Visitation will be held on Friday evening at Our Lady of Assumption Church on Lomas and Tennessee NE from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady of Assumption Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with Father Edward C. Domme Jr., celebrant. Internment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements by French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE.