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Harriet Marcoux Sutton, 87, passed away in her sleep at home Monday, June 23, 2003 after a battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William T. Sutton and sister Pauline Swisher. Mrs. Sutton is survived by her sister, Roses Longino of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Janet Nixon of Albuquerque; sons, Tom Sutton (W.T. Jr.) and wife Julie of Houston, TX; Joe Sutton and wife, Karen of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Mike Nixon and wife, Keri of Houston; Steve Nixon and wife, Debbie of Alb.; Karen Scanlon and husband Gene, of Albuquerque; Greg Nixon and wife, Melanie of Albuquerque; Cote Sutton and wife, Laura of CA.; Susan Sutton of Houston, Jason Rambo and wife, Charmaine and Katie Sutton all of Portland, OR. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren; Jessica and Stephanie Nixon, Bailey, Brittany, and C.J. Scanlon, and Skylar Nixon, all of Albuquerque. Harriet was a widely renowned artist and resident of Albuquerque since moving from Florida in 1948. Harriet was recognized for her acrylic paintings and innovative collage techniques in the 60s. Her widest reputation came as a master of the watercolor. She was a Charter Member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, earning uncountable awards in their competitive exhibitions as well as at the New Mexico State Fair Professional Exhibitions, the Biennials of the Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe, Pen Women shows, and invitational shows throughout the United States. Harriet was a strong-willed and devoutly religious woman throughout her long and inspirational life. A Rosary will be said in her memory on Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE in Albuquerque. A Memorial Service and Mass will be held Friday, June 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Sangre de Cristo, to be followed by private interment of her remains alongside her husband at the Santa Fe National Memorial Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, Division of Breast Cancer Research, 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or to Presbyterian Hospice Care, 8100 Constitution Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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