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Obituary for BENTZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday November 22, 2005

Marilyn Bentz, 72, a resident of Edgewood, died Sunday, November 20, 2005. She is survived her husband of 49 years, Leon Bentz; daughter, Athena Trujillo and husband, Mike of Edgewood; son, Gregory Bentz and wife, Irene of Albuquerque; daughter, Holli Robinson and husband, Billy of Albuquerque; daughter, Anastasia Thompson and husband, Brian of Gilbert, AZ; son, Edward Bentz and sweetheart, Ava of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael, Ian, Brittany, Justin, Spencer, Samantha, Max, Victoria, and Zachary; brother, Frank Menapace and wife, Rosetta; sister, Diane Menapace all of Albuquerque. Marilyn had many talents and interests which included arts, crafts, and her church in which she had a strong faith. But she was most proud of being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeffery Ladmirault, Brian Menapace, and Guy Sears. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November, 25, 2005, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona SE. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. preceding Mass. A private interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities of Central NM, 1410 Coal Ave. SW, 87104. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500