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Obituary for TABORELLI


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 17, 2013

TABORELLI, BARBARA Age 91, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Barbara was born on November 20, 1921 to Fred and Clara Graves in Baldwinville, MA. She is survived by her sister, Janet Ramspott (Gordon) and brother, Robert (Phyllis), stepdaughters, Sylvia Taborelli and companion, Clifford Miller and Barbara Handal and husband, Ron Baird; and granddaughters, Doralice Handal and Alexis Handal and husband, Kevin Ferrell. Barbara received a bachelor's degree from Framingham State University in 1943 and completed her dietetic internship at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor in 1944. She served as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1945-46. She was the dietician at Lovelace Medical Center from 1962 until her retirement in 1980. After retirement, she and her husband served on the board of the Piedra Park District Water System in Arboles, CO, the site of their summer home. She was a member of Altrusa International in Albuquerque and volunteered for 25 years for Meals on Wheels in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rinaldo, her sisters, Jean and Ruth, and her brother, George. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. If friends desire, they may make memorial contributions to the charity of their choice. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920