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Mary Zito Armstrong, 97, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 after a brief illness. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; her parents, Pete and Angie Zito; and siblings, Lee Zito Daffer and John Zito. She is survived by four nephews and nieces; Pete Daffer and wife, Merete, of Perry GA; Jon Daffer and friend, Claire Cole, of Albuquerque; Joline Daffer Mahr and husband, Ed, of Albuquerque; and Stephanie Daffer and husband, Robert Michels, of San Francisco; great nieces, Jonna Bournias and husband, James, and children, Rachel and Aaron; Amy and Kristin Mahr, all of Albuquerque, and Sonja Daffer of Long Island, NY. Mary is also survived by four stepchildren; Glen Armstrong Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Maui, Hawaii; Barbara Blair and husband, Sam, of Los Lunas; Elizabeth Peck of Santa Fe; and Becky Montgomery of Phoenix; many special cousins. After her graduation from Albuquerque High School and Western School for Secretaries, Mary had a lengthy and successful career as an administrative assistant; in early years as a paralegal at a large law firm and later as executive secretary for Albuquerque's postmaster and Campbell Farming Corp. She was a "people person" who had a zest for life and delighted in dancing. Special thanks to Sandra Green and her staff at the Parkland Circle house for filling Mary's final years with such dignity and happiness; to Susan Clark, whose songfests were a source of joy; to roommate Lillian, who was a cherished friend; to all Mary's housemates, whose camaraderie was so important to her; and to the staff of Hospice de la Luz for devoted and loving care. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper NW. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice de la Luz, 318 Isleta Blvd SW, 87105 or Immaculate Conception Church. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
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