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Alvera Louise Douglas, a resident of Albuquerque since 1958, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2003. Alvera was born in Sopris, CO on August 16, 1924. She graduated from Adams State College in Alamosa, CO and earned a Masters Degree from Rosary College in River Forest, IL. She spent most of her life working as a librarian for the Albuquerque Public Schools. She had a deep love for children and animals and was a devoted grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Nanci Lynn Cairns, son-in-law, Norman Cairns; grandson, Sean Robert Cairns; brother, John Marcon, Jr.; sister-in-law, Freda Marcon, all of Albuquerque; sister, Albina Huffman of Durango, CO. She is also survived by her lifelong friends, Marybeth and Raymond Miller as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Louise Marcon; brothers, Louis, Mario and Anthony Marcon and sisters, Angelina Maccagnan, Mary Steinhage, and Anne Hinton. Her family would like to thank Dr. Robert Weiler, Dr. Pamela Fick and the TCU nurses of Lovelace Medical Center. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, March 13, 2003, 6:00 p.m., followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 14, 2003, 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Pallbearers will be John Marcon, Jr., John Marcon III, Anthony Marcon, Louis Marcon, Norm Cairns, and John Anthony Marcon. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation School, 2610 Utah NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110 French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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