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LOCK, ALTA LORRAINE A resident of Albuquerque since 1973, Alta passed away of end stage dementia on January 5, 2013. She was born to William and Verna Davis Franklin on May 14, 1924 in Stecker, Oklahoma and spent the last four years of her life being lovingly cared for by the staff at Las Palomas Care and Rehabilitation. Alta is survived by daughter Sharon Rockey and husband Gerry, and daughter Judy Key and husband Brad; seven grandchildren, Kristina Logan (Tim), Richard Rozzelle (Angela), Bradley Rozzelle (Brenda), Jordan Guerra (Jonathan), Ashleigh Rockey, Bailey Key, and Brady Key; nine great grandchildren, Seth Rozzelle, Chelsea Logan, Britton Rozzelle, Delaney Logan, Allegra Rozzelle, Branden Rozzelle, Elijah Guerra, Moriah Guerra, and Hannah Guerra; many nieces and nephews and very faithful friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Russell Lock in 1996, brother William Franklin in 2000, and her precious daughter Patricia Griffin in 2001. Alta spent her entire life devoted to her family and will be remembered most for her lovely singing voice, incredible cooking, and her gifts of hospitality and nurturing. She and Russ loved to travel, especially when they could cruise. Alta was generous and happiest when entertaining family and friends who visited from all over the country and even the world. In 1992, she wrote her wishes for when this time came, "Don't cry for me. I've lived more and richer than most people. I've enjoyed more pleasure than one person deserves, and I've been blessed with the most wonderful family anyone could ever have." At the age of 88, Alta's was a life well-lived, and she was tremendously loved. She will be missed beyond measure. A celebration of Alta's life will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 1:00 PM at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Road NE with Skip Heitzig officiating. Alta's cremains will rest beside Russ's at Sunset Memorial Park.
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