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Obituary for HARVEY


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday August 12, 2011

VICTORIA (VICKIE) LYNNE Passed away July 31, 2011 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Virginia, Christmas Eve 1951 where her father was stationed in the Army. After a few years in Utah her family came to New Mexico in 1959. She chose a career in the Customer Service industry, working with her Mother and friends at the Coronado Airport Cafe. She also spent 15+ years managing the cafeteria at Montgomery Ward and helping in many other departments before the store closed. Her hobbies and interests included league bowling, where she was League Secretary for many years. She was a Booster Club member and fan of the Albuquerque hockey teams and enjoyed going to the balloon fiestas and following the Olympics with her Mother. Her Father and brothers participation in local auto racing started her love of NASCAR racing and she became the ultimate Petty family fan. The strong support of her Dallas Cowboys was the ultimate in being a fan. She spent the last year at Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center where as the Resident Counsel President, Activities Volunteer and New Resident Greeter, she shared her crafts, interests and heartfelt support with the other residents. She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father in 2010. She is survived by her brothers, Alan, Blaine (Evalyn), Russell (Bari); her two nephews, Bradley & Zachary; many other family members and friends. A Tribute Service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Park. A Graveside Military tribute to her Father will follow where she and he will be interned with her Mother.