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Obituary for FRANCIS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday September 05, 2007

Shirlee E. Francis, age 87, passed away on September 1, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Charles and Florence Rock in Wooster, OH on March 12, 1920. Shirlee was a long standing member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, she was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. Shirlee is survived by her daughter, Lisa Wolfe-Vito and husband, Frank of Rio Rancho, NM; three grandchildren, Justin, Jason, and Danielle Wolfe; one brother, Bob Hodge; two sisters, Jean Falvo and husband, John of Canton, OH and Joan Gerber and husband, Russell of Wooster, OH. She is also survived by a special niece, Jerry Teresi; and a special cousin, Joseph Teresi of Albuquerque, NM; and a great-nephew, Jesse Tucker. Shirlee was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Francis. The Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be on Thursday, September 6, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, September 7, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5310 Claremont NE. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com