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Obituary for SANDERS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 06, 2006

Marcella Michael Sanders, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away July 2, 2006. She is survived by her sister, Betty Lee Michael of Albuquerque; nephews, Pat Gavin, Steven Michael, Dr. Joseph Michael, Michael Grund, Timothy Michael, Dr. Cecil Michael; and nieces, Mrs. Colleen Jean Maloof, Diane Mitchell, Ada Rose Pieroni, and Theresa Ruth Vander Wilt. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Brad Sanders. She was born in Albuquerque where she graduated from St. Vincent's Academy. She was an avid reader and well known for her quick wit and humor. She was very devoted to her family, who will miss her very much. Our thoughts will always be with her, and no one will ever by able to take her place. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Jill Kittredge of the Copper Rose Assisted Living Home and all her caregivers and Chaplin Jimmy Hood for the kind and loving devotion to all her special needs they provided Marcella. Also thank you to all VISTACARE Hospice personnel for the devoted and compassionate care they provided. Private family Services and interment will take place at Mt. Calvary, with Father Antonio Mondragon officiating. Pallbearers will be Dr. Joseph A. Michael, Timothy A. Michael, Joseph G. Maloof, Gavin P. Maloof, Toby Grund, and Michael Vander Wilt. Honorary Pallbearers are Humbert Pieroni, Steven P. Michael, George J. Maloof, and Phillip J. Maloof. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Marcella's memory to the VistaCare Hospice Foundation, 5639 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-5404. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 823-9400