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Joline A. Lease passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2009 with her family by her side. Joline was adored and loved by all who knew her. She was born October 28, 1925 in El Paso, Texas to the late Guido and Dorothy Giomi of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Joline grew up in Albuquerque along with her three sisters, Dorothy (Giomi) Isburgh, Patsy (Giomi) Wilson and Connie (Giomi) Ball. She attended St. Mary's High School, sang in the choir at the Immaculate Conception Church and then graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband Edwin E. Lease of 42 years. Her three devoted children Richard Dow and wife Carol of Camarillo, CA, Nancy Dow of Albuquerque, Kathy (Dow) Wilson of Albuquerque; grandchildren Tara Broussard and husband Todd of Lake Charles LA; Melanie Whitaker and husband Michael Gallegos of Bosque Farms, NM; Chad Wilson and wife Sara of Phoenix, AZ, and Brian Dow of Santa Barbara, CA. Joline and Ed together shared eight children; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Joline was also preceded in death by grandson Aaron Bigbie; step-son Richard Lease; and step-grandson Troy Lease. In the early 1950's while raising her three children Joline vas very active in the Albuquerque Little Theater and local garden clubs. Joline had a love for nature and music. In her retirement from Mountain Bell Telephone Company (of 32 years), she took up oil painting and renewed her love for gardening. Above all, Joline cherished spending time with her family. Joline and Edwin loved traveling in their RV's throughout the USA. They spent many evenings admiring the beautiful sunsets and landscapes surrounding their home at Cochiti Lake, NM, where they resided for 26 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Care Free Living located at 10916 Juan Tabo Place NE where she had resided since June of 2006. The family extends their gratitude to the staff at Care Free Living for the loving care they provided to Joline. We would also like to extend our thanks to the compassionate staff of Zia Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association located at 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 209, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Internment will take place at a later date in Santa Fe, NM at the National Cemetery. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 323-9000 www.aspenfuneral.com
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