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Obituary for HUNTINGTON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday December 05, 2007

Lucille Huntington passed away at home on December 1, 2007 in Los Lunas, NM. She was born November 19, 1915 in Selah, WA. She married Allen Huntington in 1940 and had two daughters, Judy and Jane. They spent 19 years in South America where Allen worked on dams and tunnels. Lucille home schooled her daughters, went hunting and fishing, rode horse back, gardened, and entertained. They retired to Belen, NM in 1971 and enjoyed golf, bridge and traveling. Lucille shot her first hole-in-one at age 72. They alternated trips in their RV with trips around the world. Lucille continued to travel extensively after Allen died and eventually visited 35 countries. She was a 60 year member of Eastern Star and was active in the Masonic Widows who sewed quilts that were given to Casa de los Ninos and the veterans, among others. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Coley of Los Lunas, NM and Jane Huntington of Kona, HI; her granddaughter, Gay Guajardo and her husband, Edward; two great-grandchildren, Jesse and Gabriela Guajardo of Los Lunas, NM; and many beloved friends. There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m., at the home of Judy Coley in Los Lunas. Call 864-8906 for directions.