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Obituary for BURCH


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 21, 2009

Flora M. Burch, loving sister and aunt passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009 after a short illness. She is survived by her sisters Mary and Arline Burch of the family home her dearest niece Kathy and husband Tony Medley, great-nephew Michael and wife Jolyn Medley all of Albuquerque and great-niece Jennifer Medley of Phoenix. She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews including Jess Burch Jr., Lucille Morris, Lorraine Stebleton, Richard Burch, Charles Burch Jr., Ed Burch, Joann Mares and their spouses. Flora had many close friends and co-workers whom she cherished and held dear. Flora was born and resided in Santa Rosa, NM where she worked as the Guadalupe County Clerk and then County Treasurer. She relocated to Albuquerque in the mid 1950's where she began a career at Sandia Labs, retiring after 29 years in 1984. Pallbearers will be David Palmer, Tony Medley, Michael Medley, Paul Morris, Kevin Burch and Lorenzo Padilla. Honorary Pallbearers are Albert Nelson, Brian McDonald, and Art Gray. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd., NE with visitation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 23, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd., NE. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to The Good Shepherd Center, 218 Iron SW, Albuquerque, NM 87103 or to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St SW Albuquerque, NM 87105. Please visit the online guestbook for Flora at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500