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Joyce Irene Sroka Neel, age 76 Albuquerque, passed peacefully on June 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born on May 5, 1934 in Pleasant Lake, North Dakota. After Pleasant Lake, she lived her early years in Rothsay and Moorhead, Minnesota. The family moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 1947, where she attended high school and Western New Mexico University. There, she met her husband, Robert. They were married in August, 1953 while he was in the USAF. While in the Air Force, they lived in Bryan, Texas and Tucson, Arizona. Joyce attended the University of Arizona while in Tucson. They returned to Albuquerque in 1957 and made their home there since. She also attended UNM. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert; children, Richard D. Neel of Albuquerque, Vickie L. and husband Kenneth Otto of Colorado, Deanna L and husband Bernard Saiz of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Leah A. Derence Otto and husband Paul Derence, Michael K. Otto, Stephen L. Saiz and Kristen M. Saiz; great-grandchildren, Ezra Nash and Lucas Derence; sisters, Elaine Shapiro of California and Janice Garrett of Albuquerque; brother, David Sroka of Albuquerque and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service is planned for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Unity Spiritual Center at 9800 Candelaria Rd. NE in Albuquerque. Private inurnment, Vista Verde Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send personal memorials to the Church. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Joyce's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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