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MARTHA P. HOPPER born 23 February 1946 near Olympia, Greece, passed away on 24 September 2008 with her husband at her side following a brief illness. A beloved wife, mother, and Grandmother, Martha enjoyed traveling to her summertime home in the magical seaside village of Ermioni, Greece, near the islands of Hydra, and Spetses. As an Air Force wife, Martha spent many years in Greece, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Martha worked for many years in the Cosmetics business, and as an aesthetician. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorios and Athanasia Papalimberiou, her sister Dimitra, and her brother, Limberi. She is survived by her husband, William Hopper of Rio Rancho, NM; her daughter, Dorinda Komis and son-in-law, Peter B. Komis, and her grandson, Ianandra of Santa Fe,; daughter, Damara Hines and son-in-law, Bill Hines of Rio Rancho,; her sister, Eleni Sylvester of Texas; and sister, Soula Papastathis of Athens, Greece. She is also survived by her dearest cousins, Takis and Thouli Strigglis, and her god-daughter, Veloudia; Cristos Strigglis, of Athens, Greece; and Tolis Thanos of Pennsylvania; Christos Thanos of California; niece, Mary Bredakis of Athens, Greece, and many other dear friends and relatives. Martha loved the joy of her Grandson Ianandra. She was an avid traveler who loved the sea. She had an amazing talent making beautiful necklaces and jewelry. She spoke many languages. Her radiant smile and humor touched the lives of many throughout the US and Europe. Visitation will be held on September 29 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE. Funeral Services under the direction of Father Paul Giannopoulos will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary. Memorial Contributions may be made in the name of Martha Hopper to the National Scleroderma Foundation at http://www.scleroderma.org. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500 www.frenchmortuary.com
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