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Obituary for WINKLER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday November 22, 2004

William J. "Bill" Winkler, 83, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, died on Thursday, November 18, 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Cowie and husband Jim of Michigan; daughter, Barbara Alexander and husband Robert of Texas; grandchildren, Aaron Hollan and wife Laura, James Hollan and wife Ashley, Eric Smith, David Smith and wife Wendy, Adrienne Elliot and husband Peter, and Anne Cowie; sisters, Evelyn Snyder, and Dorothy Kamplaus and husband Leo; and many other family and friends including dear friends Margaret, Mary, Victor, Crystal, and Joan. William served in the U.S. Air Corp. during WWII. He enjoyed playing guitar, retired after many years in the Food Distribution Business, loved flying, and had dreams of building his own plane. William was also a member of Risen Savior Catholic Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 22, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Sunday, November 21, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. until time of rosary. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400