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Lt. Col. Thomas H. Powell U.S.A.F. Ret, 80, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, died Monday, June 21, 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Rita Ward of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Maureen Gardner and husband, Whit of Atlanta, GA, Lizabeth Jones and husband, Barry of Meridian, MS, Cecile Powell of Albuquerque, Teresa Schumann and husband, Mark of Ft. Dix, NJ and Suzanne Powell and Ed Vaillancourt of Albuquerque; son, Thomas Powell and wife, LeeAnn of Albuquerque; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Miriam Newnum of San Diego, CA. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Ann E. Powell; and second wife, Margaret Clayburgh Powell. He was retired from the U.S. Air force after 37 years of service. Mr. Powell was a decorated WWII pilot receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross, and he also served during the Korean War. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Deacon Al McLane reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Indian School & Martha NE, with Rev. Domingo Gumpal, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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