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Margaret Purtell Doherty died on Sunday, November 4, 2001, at Sandia Manor Care in Albuquerque. She was born in Wisconsin on April 26, 1917. Margaret married Jerome Doherty in 1940 and they moved to Albuquerque. Mrs. Doherty was active in the Catholic Church and the community throughout her life. She served as active volunteer and held offices in the Newman Center Womens Guild, St. Anthonys Boys Home and the Casa Angelica Women's Auxiliary. Margaret was recognized for her public service and contributions to benefit human welfare when the National Conference of Christians and Jews honored her. She was also honored by Pope John XXIII when he awarded her the Pro Ecclesia et Pontificae Medal, one of the highest honors bestowed upon laywomen in the Catholic Church. Margaret considered her greatest achievement was raising her large family. She took pride and joy in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren and treasured her great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jerome preceded her in death in 1971. She is survived by her sons, Jerry and wife, Rita Doherty of Berthoud, CO and James and wife, Dawn of Rutland, VT; daughters, Mary Ellen and husband, Rowan Wallace of LaVerne, CA, Maureen Doherty of Tulsa, OK, Peggy and husband, Sam Chavez of Albuquerque, Casey and husband, Bruce Puma of Albuquerque, Patricia and husband, Fernando Palleres of Vienna, VA and Karen and husband, Jim Berg of Las Cruces, NM. Her 19 wonderful grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive her. In addition, her sister, Gertrude Arndorfer and family of North Lake, WI; her brother, Dr. Eugene Purtell and family of Albuquerque; many nieces and nephews; and cherished friends survive her. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Thursday, November 8, 2001, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 10, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., at the Aquinas Newman Center on the UNM Campus, 1815 Las Lomas NE. Memorial contributions in Margaret's memory may be made to Casa Angelica, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, 87105. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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