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Obituary for KAVENY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 27, 2006

Gertrude Elizabeth West Kaveny, 94, passed away Monday, December 19, 2005. She was born June 21, 1911 in Shelby, IN, a daughter of Frank and Anne Eich West. She married Leo Lyle Kaveny in Hammond, IN. He passed away in 1968. She was a realtor, and owned and operated West Side Realty. She was truly a pioneer in land and home sales on the West Side. If you ever wanted the truth, just ask Gertrude. Survivors include one son and one daughter: Michael Kaveny, Phoenix, AZ; Leora Miners, Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren: Pat Miners, Sam Miners, Cory Kaveny; one great-grandchild, Ian Miners; one sister, Marge Herltz, Lowell, IN. She was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Joy Junction and the Homeless Shelters. Interment of cremated remains took place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on December 30, 2005. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Westside Reception Center. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300