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Obituary for SELVAGE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday November 01, 2005

Josephine H. Selvage age 81 passed away Friday, October 28, 2005 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her four children; Mary Anne Selvage of Sacramento, CA; Joan Heiden of Glastonbury, CT.; Barbara Knecht of Buellton, CA; David Selvage of Santa Fe, NM and six grandchildren. She was born in Shelby, MT and was raised in Lovington, NM. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Education from USC. She was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years and retired from the Albuquerque Public Schools in 1989. Ms. Selvage was an avid gardener and loved music. In retirement she enjoyed dancing of all types and bridge. Ms. Selvage volunteered for the Special Olympics and tutored children at Inez Elementary School. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Rosary will be recited at the French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 10:30a.m at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 NEW FOR TUE