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Carolyn Rita Crow McTernan was 77 years old, born on March 2, 1930, and passed away on April 20, 2007. Carolyn passed away from complications due to a mild stroke after living with Alzheimer's for nine years. She leaves behind Patrick (Jim) McTernan, her husband and her love for 52 years; William Crow of Tajunga, CA; a brother; six children, Michelle McTernan of Kansas City MO and partner, Donna Wessner, Hugh McTernan of Arlington, VA and wife, Coy, Michael McTernan of Albuquerque, NM and wife, Tracy, Rita (McTernan) Slack of Jacksonville, FL and husband, Kevin, William McTernan of Albuquerque, NM and wife, Suzanne, and Stephen McTernan of Albuquerque, NM; 14 grandchildren, Shannon (McTernan) Frei, Sheena (McTernan) Ramos, Lucas McTernan, Jacob McTernan, Amber Slack, Kylie Slack, Meaghan Slack, Rachael Slack, Zoey Slack, Jenna Slack, Brendan McTernan, Nate McTernan, Katherine McTernan, and Lauren McTernan; two great-grandchildren, Devon Ramos and Taj Frei. Carolyn and Jim attended St. Louis grade school at 59th and Swope Parkway in Kansas City, MO. Carolyn graduated from Hogan High School. In 1997, Jim and Carolyn moved to Rio Rancho, NM where they attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching her youngest son, Stephen (who has Down's syndrome) participate in the Rio Rancho Special Olympics. She also was proud to see him working at Albertson's in Rio Rancho. Carolyn was an example of Christ's Love here on earth; 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 She was always patient, kind, not envious, not boasting, never proud, she didn't dishonor others, not self-seeking, not easily angered, kept no record of wrongs, did not delight in evil but rejoiced in the truth. She always trusted, hoped, and persevered - her love never failed. Everyone that new Carolyn loved her and her beautiful smile. Viewing and Rosary will be held at French's Mortuary on Golf Course Rd. and Paradise in Albuquerque, NM at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007. The funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2007. The burial will be held at Vista Verde Memorial Park at 4310 Sara Road, Rio Rancho, NM following mass. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300 www.frenchmortuary.com
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