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Obituary for CASTONGUAY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday March 05, 2010

Florence Virginia Castonguay, Ph.D., An indomitable spirit. Born October 11, 1904, passed away on February 28, 2010 at the age of 105. Florence enjoyed a marvelously productive and fulfilling life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and college professor. Florence was an inspiration and role model to all who knew her. Florence is survived by son, John Castonguay and wife Cheryl; daughters, Mary and husband, Jack Dwyer, Margaret Barr and husband, Martin Goldman, JoAnne and husband Ken Conrad; nine grandchildren: John Dwyer, Virginia Dwyer, Tom Dwyer, Michael Goldman, Danielle Goldman, Lisa Goldman, Heather Conrad, Allison Conrad and Renae Castonguay; great-grandchildren are Jordan Dwyer, Zoe Goldman, Aiden Dwyer, Ainsley Dwyer, Nola Colletti, and Ellis Thompson. Florence was preceded in death by son, Thomas William Castonguay and husband, Thomas Telesphore Castonguay. Mother always said that of all her achievements, her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. The family would like to thank The Montebello and Staff for their wonderful care. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010, 6:00 p.m. followed by the recitation of the Rosary at French - University Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at The Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas NE. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be Ken Conrad, Ken Corazza, Jack Dwyer, John Dwyer, Tom Dwyer and Martin Goldman. Honorary Pallbearers are Brad Colletti, Jordan Dwyer, Michael Goldman and Nick Thompson. Please visit our online guestbook at www. RememberTheirStrory.com. French 111 University Blvd NE (505) - 843- 6333