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Kinkead -- Lois Claire Pence Kinkead Born September 28, 1924 in Alhambra, CA to Samuel and Rosa Pence, died at her home in Albuquerque, NM on April 6, 1999 of lung cancer. Survived by her husband, Colonel J.C. Kinkead, who returned to her life after 55 years, and his children Karl (Margaret) Kinkead of Green Bay, WI and Scott (Sue) Kinkead of Los Alamos, NM. Her six children include Colleen (Michael) DiBiase, Connie Corcoran, Cochelle (Michael) Dubs, Cortney (Karen) Corcoran, Conrad (Karen) Corcoran of Tucson, AZ and Colinda (Greg) Heim of Yorba Linda, CA. She is also survived by her brother Leland (Mary) Pence of Ferndale, MI, nephew Dan (Mary) Pence, nieces Jean (William) Bedenbaugh and Elizabeth (Felding) Lewis. In addition to her brother and her children she leaves 12 grandchildren. Lois lived in Tucson, AZ from 1942 until her marriage to Joseph in 1998 when she moved to Albuquerque. She spent 30 years as a teacher at Mission Manor Elementary and Chaparral Middle schools in the Sunnyside District. From 1981 until 1996 she was also an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College in Tucson. Her passions included her love of the Lord, traveling, playing bridge and going to school. At one time she had the distinction of having earned the most credits of any student who had ever attended the University of Arizona. Lois would like to be remembered as having touched the lives of her students and her children with both her love of learning and her enthusiasm for experiencing the varied cultures of the world. Services will be held Friday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will be held in Tucson, AZ. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Anne Martin, 5800 Lomas NE 87110.
        Published on: Fri April 09, 1999