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VAN DAMME, ELIZABETH (BETTY) Age 81, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son Anthony (Scooby) Van Damme. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tony Van Damme; her son Michael Van Damme; daughter Becky Pelletier and husband Paul; daughter Gina Cordova; daughter Rose Bell and husband Jim; She found great joy in her grandchildren, Lauren, Tristan, Mark, Michael and Ernest. She was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She was born in Yakima, Washington and came to Albuquerque to work as a secretary at The Franciscan Hotel. A co-worker, Theresa Van Damme introduced Betty to her brother Tony and four months later they were married. You could often find mom and dad at the bingo and mom always let dad know when his Dallas Cowboys were playing. She loved to have lunch with her daughters and shop for shoes. She was a very Christian woman and had great faith. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Rosary will be recited at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 celebrating her life at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church located at 1860 Griegos Road NW. The family of Betty would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Lovelace Women's Hospital for their kindness in treating our mother. Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home.
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