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Rita McCachren Hemsing, 61, went with her creator on Wednesday following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Parks C. and Lucy Lacassagne McCachren and her father and mother-in-law William M. and Mildred Willard Hemsing. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 41 years, Willard Hemsing; daughters Karen (and boyfriend Timo), and Renee; sons Erik (and fiance Lea), David, James and Thomas; brothers Michael, Joseph and wife Cathy, Patrick and wife Frances, and Paul; sister Marie and husband Michael; three nephews, five nieces and one grand-niece as well as by other family members and friends. Rita was a wonderful wife, companion, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and homemaker. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 19, 1947. She moved to Santa Fe where she attended school and was a 1965 graduate of Loretto Academy. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. respectively at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. Reception will follow at the Parish Hall. Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m., at the Guaje Pines Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Erik Hemsing, David Hemsing, James Hemsing, Thomas Hemsing, Paul McCachren, and Joseph McCachren. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat McCachren, Michael McCachren, Mike Andrews, John Andrews, and Wayne Hemsing. Renee Hemsing will play violin at the ceremonies. In lieu of flowers, please donate to pancreatic cancer research or a favorite charity. Please visit Rita's online guest book at Reflectionofllife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE (505) 884-5777
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