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Obituary for OTOSKI


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday October 13, 2006

Virginia M. Otoski, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2006. Virginia was preceded in death by Laddie, her husband of 56 years. She is survived by four sons, Tom and wife, Kathy, Richard and wife, Emily, David and wife, Marka, and Michael and wife, Vicki; daughter, Carol Sager and husband, Michael; nine grandsons: Jim, Jason and wife, Jennifer, Nathan and wife, Brynn, Matthew, Patrick, Jerrod and wife, Jessie, Chad, Justin, and Brandon; five granddaughters, Krista, Kerry and husband, Fred, Shannon and husband, Mike, Lindsay and husband, Jason, and Katelyn; eight great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Brianna, Allison, Conner, Kyle, Lauren, Mia, and Alex; sister, Jean; brother in-law, Carl; and numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was born in Baker, MT on November 19, 1917. She and Laddie were married in Butte, MT on June 14, 1941. After Laddie's retirement in 1975, they enjoyed many years of travel visiting family and friends in their motor home. Virginia was very active in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, and in later years was also a member of Church of the Risen Savior, and St. Thomas Parish in Rio Rancho. She loved her family, and enjoyed attending the various family reunions in the past several years. She had many friends both old and new, and was always ready for a bridge game. Virginia moved into Acantilado Vista retirement community two years ago, and recently graduated from an eight week memory improvement course. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 15, 2006, 7 p.m. at French Mortuary Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10 a.m., October 16, 2006 at Church of the Risen Savior 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Right to Life Committee of NM 2800 San Mateo Blvd NE Suite 107 Albuq. N.M. 87110 / Catholic Social Services P.O. Box 25405 Albuq. N.M. 87125 in Virginia Otoski's name. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400