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Obituary for HORCASITAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 13, 2008

Nan Horcasitas, age 49 of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born May 20, 1958 in Morris, IL to Lester and Bernace Kruger. Despite an auto accident in 1985 which left her confined to a wheel chair from a spinal cord injury; she attended not only TVI where she earned her associates degree in accounting, but also the College of Santa Fe were she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation she opened and operated Nan's Office Works in Albuquerque, provided book keeping services for El Pinto Restaurant for many years, and was on the board of Directors of Hospitality, Inc. Surviving are her sister, Janet (Paul) Lukas of Joilet, IL; her brother, Edward Kruger of Chicago, IL; close friend and former husband, Richard Horcasitas of Albuquerque, NM; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; her close and dear friends, Arthur and Jeanne Burnley of Placitas, NM and Jim Garcia of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 15, 2008, 12 noon, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Friends and relatives may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 11:00 a.m. until service time. Nan was a great inspiration to many people as she faced her challenges with dignity each and every day. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com