 HURWITZ, SHIRLEY Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, died Friday, July 11, 2014. She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Leon Hurwitz; children, Elaine Beckett, and William Hurwitz and wife, Carla; grandchildren, April, Seth and wife, Ashley, Nova, Crystal, and Eva; great-grandchildren, Kera, Kelsie, Chris, and Everest; and nephews, Jay Steinberg and wife, Paula, and Rick Steinberg. Shirley was preceded in death by her father Isadore Epstein, mother, Ida Epstein, and sister, Elinor Steinberg. Shirley was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She was musical director of the Joyful Sounds singing group for many years, and active in community theaters. Shirley was a member of Hadassah and served as president of the Albuquerque Chapter. Her strong spirit, zest for life, and compassion for others will be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service was held at Temple Albert, 3800 Louisiana Blvd, NE, on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. with a reception that followed. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah of Greater Albuquerque, 4324 Magnolia Dr., Albuquerque, NM 87111. Please visit our online guestbook for Shirley at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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