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Cleo A. Dougherty, age 91, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July, 11, 2006 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Lillis, KS on December 9, 1914 to Patrick J. and Ellen F. Roach, Dougherty. Cleo has been a resident of New Mexico since 1940 and has worked for the AT&SF Railroad for 46 years where he was a telegrapher. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and took great pleasure traveling. Cleo is survived by his five children; Dennis M. Dougherty and Lynn of East Stroudsberg, PA, Richard L. Dougherty of Panorama City, CA, Charles A. Dougherty and wife, JoAnn of San Luis Obispo, CA, Patrick J. Dougherty and Faith, also Diane M. Ganzerla and Jim, both of Albuquerque, NM; six grandchildren; Michael Dougherty, Christopher Dougherty, Todd Dougherty, Colleen Nummelin, Megan Ganzerla, and Cory Ganzerla; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cleo was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ann M. Dougherty. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Friday, July 14, 2006, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary-Wyoming Chapel with Deacon Mark Bussemeier, reciting. The Mass of the Resurrection will be Saturday, July 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette's with Father Podvin, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Friends may visit on Friday, July 14, 2006, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Cleo's life will be remembered as a great man that was always loving and cheerful. He will be missed by all. The family would like to give a special thank you to Montebello Nursing Facility for the kindness that was shown to our father. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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