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Horchheimer -- Shirley Ann Horchheimer, age 45, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 1999. Shirley was born on September 28, 1953, in Albuquerque. She graduated from Valley High School in 1971 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 and her Master of Arts degree in Psychology and Personnel Services in 1976 from ENMU. Shirley spent the majority of her career working as an adjudicator and as an Adjudicator Specialist for the New Mexico Disability Determination Services. She was a previous member of the First Baptist Church and Northside Baptist Church. Shirley had a gentle spirit with an incredible sense of humor and a deep love for animals, her friends and her family. She was an excellent cook and was the first person to provide food, transportation and help whenever one of her friends or family members was hurt or in trouble. Shirley was also an avid sports fan and supported the Dallas Cowboys and the Lobos. She spent a great deal of time helping abused and/or abandoned animals. Because of her, many dogs and cats are in safe and loving homes. Shirley's death has created an incredible void in the lives of the family and friends who loved her so deeply. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Lawrence J. Horchheimer, in September, 1987. Shirley is survived by her mother, Dorothy A. Horchheimer; a brother, Steve W. Horchheimer and his fiancee, Angela Webb; sister, Beverly H. Wyche; her cherished doggies and kitty, Bailey, Maggie, Huero, Jody and Jett; and her many special friends. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Dennis Lihte officiating. Donations may be made in her name to Animal Protection of New Mexico, P.O. Box 11395, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192, or to the Northview Animal Hospital, 7601 Anaheim NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122, so that more cats and dogs can be rescued in her memory.
        Published on: Wed August 04, 1999