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Regina Heldenbrand, Gina, better known as Nanna, Mrs. H., and Momma Gina to close friends and family, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Opal Bernard Brunner and Alfred James Johnson in 1955. After marrying her husband, Ed, in 1972, they lived in Rio Rancho, NM, El Paso, Tx, and eventually Roswell, NM. Regina quietly passed away on June 9, 2010 in Roswell while surrounded by close family and friends after years of valiantly fighting numerous health problems. Regina was preceded in death by her mother Opal Barnard; her father Alfred Johnson; and step-father, Henry "Hank" Brunner. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Patsy Houston of Nashville, Tn and Charlotte Powell of San Antonio Tx; and by her mother in-law Lois Heldenbrand. Regina is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ed; her father-in-law, Carl; and by her eldest sister, Barbara June (William) Martin of Colorado Springs, Co. She is also survived by her children, Valerie, Jon, Casey, and "shared" daughter Bialy; as well as by daughter-in-law Kara; son-in-law Robert; and grandchildren Taylor, James, Kandence and Lillian. Additionally, Regina is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and "special sisters" Livia Canizales, Shelley Cowan, and Christine Lohkamp all of whom loved and cherished her. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to All Saints Catholic School, 2700 North Kentucky, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque New Mexico 87109 (505)821-0010
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