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Alta Curry Hammond, January 17, 1914-April 24, 2000, a long time New Mexico resident started a new journey on Monday. Born in Alva, Oklahoma of A.A. and Golden Curry, she was blessed to be one of twelve children (including three sets of twins). She grew up in Clayton, NM, but like most of the family, she left the area for other places. She helped out in the WWII effort as a"Rosie the Riviter" in California and later returned to New Mexico where she became a nurse and helped many families care for their children. This is how she met her husband, W. Ernest Hammond, who preceded her in death in 1988. She is survived by her children, Mary Lynne Brunner and husband, Melvin of Gallup, NM and Ray W. Hammond and wife, Bonnie of Albuquerque; three brothers, Foy M. Curry and wife, Laralee of Albuquerque, Ray Curry and wife, Billie of Flora Vista, NM and Roy Curry and wife, Nancy of Albuquerque (the latter two being twins); grandson, Brant C. Brunner of Mesa, AZ, granddaughter, Caitlin Ashley Hammond of Albuquerque; and countless nieces and nephews scattered throughout the western United States. Each and every one was very important to her, all in their own special way. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Women's Golf Association at the Albuquerque Country Club. She enjoyed everything from riding a horse to playing golf, bridge and in recent years"Skip-Bo". She leaves behind so many dear friends that it would take another column to mention them all-suffice it to say she loved you all dearly. Her family and close friend, Steven Loveless were with her at her all important moment. She enjoyed giving more than receiving and in that spirit please give to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000 in Palm Chapel of Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, with Rev. Clyde Stanfield officiating. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE in charge of arrangements.
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