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Catherine Downing Black, 86, a longtime resident of Albuquerque and a New Mexico native, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Cathie Ann Black Eskew and husband, Joe of Montrose, CO; son, Philip Lane Black and wife, Susan of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Lane Eskew, Elizabeth Wisdom, John Eskew, Joshua Black, Jacob Black, Sarah Black, Philip Black, and Josiah Black; great-grandchildren, Gavin Wisdom, Max Wisdom, Hannah Catherine Eskew, Benjamin Eskew, and Alisha Eskew; sister, Birtie Lee Douglas; brother, Joe Pat Downing and wife, Elsie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many special friends. Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband, Lane W. Black; great- grandson, Tyler John Eskew; sister, Ruby Franklin; and brothers, John Downing, Harold Downing, Lloyd Downing, and Orin Downing. Catherine was born October 23, 1919 at home on a ranch outside Cuervo, NM to the late John and Myrtle Downing. She gave her life to the Lord at age 14 and was baptized in the river and remained a dedicated Christian all her life. She met her husband in Lubbock, TX while she was attending Business College. She and her family moved to Albuquerque in 1959 from Colorado. Catherine later managed S&H Green Stamp Store. Her true love was caring for her family, to whom she was always devoted. Catherine also enjoyed the outdoors, in particularly loving to fish, camp and garden. Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be David Black, Johnny Earl Douglas, Larry Downing, Tommy Downing, Johnnie Downing, Billy Downing, Steve Fielder, Kenneth Franklin, and Jimmie Franklin. Visitation for family and friends will be at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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