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Virginia Victoria Kriechel, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to Miguel and Margarita Vega on October 8, 1926 in Mason City, IA. Virginia was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she always put her family first above her own needs and was a rock to her loving husband, Werner. For many years Virginia was a Librarian for Genesee District Library, MI, held a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa and her Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Campus. At age 73, Virginia received a Master Gardeners Certification from Michigan State University. She is survived by her loving husband, Werner Kriechel and their children; Maria Espinosa and husband, Russell of Scottsdale AZ; Anna Wheeler and husband, Randy of Davison, MI; Bernhard Kriechel and wife, Kristina of Albuquerque; Marta Kriechel of Davison, MI; five grandchildren, Erin Wheeler, Karin Espinosa, Mario Andres Espinosa, Kristen Gonzalez, Alex Espinosa, and Sophia Kriechel; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Preston; three sisters, Mickey Witt of Long Beach, CA, Cecilia Nelson and husband, Ric, of San Diego, CA and Eleanor Vega of Chicago, IL; and nieces and nephews. Virginia is preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Kriechel; her parents; one brother; and three sisters. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd, NE with Father Jerry Plotkowski, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations be made to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666, please specify Kaseman Hospice. Please visit our online guestbook for Virginia at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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