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Mary Alma (Pat) Nixon, 89, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, residing in Albuquerque since early 1920's, died on Wednesday, June 9, 1999. She was the beloved wife of Henry; devoted mother of Ron, and Tom and wife, Debra Barsanti; sister of Mildred Henfling; grandmother of Lisa Campanis; aunt of Janice Henfling, Robert Fleming, and Betty Spear. Mrs. Barsanti was born on July 4, 1909 in Vaughn, NM to Howard and Ida (Piersol) Nixon, three years before New Mexico became a state. Her grandfather, Thomas Nixon, was the first Marshall of Dodge City. She was a descendent of President Zachary Taylor. Pat was a graduate of Albuquerque High School, class of 1928. She married Henry Barsanti in 1935, and had two sons, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Pat was the President of the Italian Women's Club, a Deaconess at First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, and more recently a member of Trinity Church. She retired from Bond Paint Company at the age of 87, after working there as a bookkeeper for 26 years. She wrote several poems, and requested the following one be published upon her death. I come to thee, dear Father God Thou knowest where my feet have trod: I gave of my talents, goods and time Forsook all else, dear Lord Divine. I repented my sin as I knelt in prayer Searched they word, found solace there: Accepted the sacrifice of they Son for me, He paid for our sins on calvary. I've served thy church and served at home Nursed the sick and visited those alone: Now I come to Thee, in weariness Seeking for Thee-my soul to bless. Is there more that I should do- To serve as Thou would have me to?- The answer came as from above- "Yes, my child, you forgot to love." June, 1961-by Mary Alma (Pat) Nixon Barsanti Services will be held Saturday, June 12, 1999, 11:00 a.m., at Trinity Church, 12120 Copper Ave. NE, with The Rev. William G. Scranton III, officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Friday, June 11, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Cameron Barsanti, Matt Barsanti, Jim Campanis, Jan Henfling, and Johnny Branchal. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Storehouse, 106 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, or to Sandia Hospice Memorial Foundation, 4725 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.
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