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Obituary for Simmons


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday October 24, 1999

Lorraine Evelyn Simmons, 79, a resident of Belen since 1966, died Thursday, October 21, 1999. She is survived by her sons, Allan F. Simmons, Jr. and wife, Bonnie of Joshua, TX and Leonard C. Simmons and wife, Ann of Albuquerque; daughters, Carol Van Horn and husband, Luke of Albuquerque, Candy L. Simmons of Belen, Hazel Martinez and husband, Chris of Los Chavez, NM and Lorraine D. Wilson and husband, Harry of Belen; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Allan F. Simmons, Sr. She was a longtime resident of Belen where she enjoyed raising Holstein calves and farming. Lorraine was especially proud of the first place blue ribbon award that she received for her alfalfa crop. Mrs. Simmons loved buying and selling antiques and owned Loranns Antique Shop in Belen for many years. She was once a professional singer and dancer. Services will be held Monday, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Joe Cangiolosi officiating. Interment will take place at 11:30 a.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.