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Joanne M. Carver transcended to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 15, 2001. She is survived by her four children, Phyllis, Andrea, Linus and Jared, all of Albuquerque; grandson, Allan Carver, also of Albuquerque; her beloved Aunt, Grace Sullivan of Calgary Alberta Canada; cousin, Lorie Carveth and daughter, Corey and husband, Frank of Calgary Alberta Canada; many friends, colleagues and relatives in both the United States and Canada. Joanne was born in Regina Saskatchewan Canada to Phyllis M. and Joseph P. Molter, and came to New Mexico to study at New Mexico State University, then to the University of Kentucky to obtain her Masters in Psychology and finally to the University of New Mexico Law School, graduating in 1974. She became one of the first women to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in Bernalillo County. She was instrumental in rewriting New Mexico Rape Laws and later, in her private practice beginning in 1977, argued several child custody cases in which she succeeded in obtaining custody for single fathers. Joanne was in private practice from 1977 until July 13, 1999. Joanne will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to share time with her. Cremation has been performed and a private interment will be held at a later date in Regina Saskatchewan Canada, with family in attendance. A Rosary will be recited at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Place SE, on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will also be celebrated for her at St. Charles on Saturday, March 24, 2001 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The family wishes to extend their warmest gratitude for all the prayers, generous personal assistance that was offered by many individuals during the difficult times that Joanne endured prior to her passing on.
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