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Carrie Mae Winn, 96, was called to heaven on January 7, 2010. She died peacefully at home. Carrie was born January 1, 1914, in Huntsdale, Missouri, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1943. She is survived by daughter, Wilma Cox; and son, Richard Winn (Hendrika); grandchildren, Renda Medrano (Ron), Forrest Wood (Staci), Quintin Cox (Ruth), Steven Winn (Heather), Michael Winn, Shawna Chavira (Steven); great-grandchildren, Amber Ortega (JD), Kayla and Jenni Wood and their mother, Tina, Jory and Cassidy Cox, Justyn Winn, Steven and Samantha Chavira; great-great-grandchildren, Robert and Kylie Frazier and Diego Ortega. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack, daughter, Jacqueline Wood Newton; parents, Lilburn and Bessie Elder Perkins; two sons-in-law; seven brothers; and six sisters. She was the last remaining sibling. Carrie was the supervisor of the linen department at UNM Hospital (BCMC) from its start until she retired in 1978 with 25 years of loyal service. She was a loved and loving member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Throughout her life she touched the lives of many, including her immediate and extended family, friends, co-workers, and her step-grandchildren and step- great- grandchildren in Texas. A devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great- great- grandmother, she loved life and lived it to its fullest. She will be greatly missed, and memories of her will be cherished forever. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Growing with God's Blessings building fund. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Carrie's life will be held on Saturday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 Gold Avenue SE, Albuquerque, with the Rev. Randy Walquist officiating. Please visit our online guestbook for Carrie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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