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Obituary for WRIGHT


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 17, 2010

Marie A. Wright, 86, resident of Tijeras, passed away, after a long illness, on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Haskel Wright, Sr.; four children, Allen Moreland and wife La June, Timothy Moreland and wife Priscilla, Jayma Conway, and Haskel Wright, Jr. and wife Cynthia; five grandchildren, and six great - grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her first husband Max Curtis Moreland in 1952 and her grandson, Thomas Moreland. She was born in Puyallup, WA on November 22, 1923. She and her mother moved to Carlsbad, NM in 1947 where she met and married Max Moreland. Following his death she met her current husband Haskel. They were married on June 13, 1953. In 1969 they moved their family to Albuquerque, NM. Marie was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church and, most recently, a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Edgewood, NM. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her cats. She and her husband Haskel loved to travel in their RV. Marie's favorite travel destination was Alaska and the Northwest Territories, British Columbia. Above all, her greatest love was her children and grandchildren. Friends may visit French, Lomas location, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2010. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5 Entrada Del Norte, Edgewood, NM 87015 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010. A private family interment will take place at Mountain Valley Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Please visit the online guestbook for Marie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500