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Dardanes -- Katherine Dardanes, 74, beloved mother and grandmother passed on to the loving arms of the Lord on Monday morning, August 31, 1998. The daughter of the late George and Ruth Dardanes was born on a ranch in Trinchera, NM, on Sunday, September 30, 1923. She was a resident of Raton, NM from 1951 to 1993, where she was involved in public service work. Mrs. Dardanes was a dedicated democrat and actively campaigned for several governors, senators, and local candidates. She worked as a payroll clerk at the State Capitol under Governor Burrough's term and was secretary to Judge Frederici. She was manager to the Motor Vehicle Department for 14 years. Mrs. Dardanes was involved in the First Baptist Church and spent her last healthy years caring for her family and the elderly. Due to illness, she moved to Albuquerque in 1993 to be closer to her family. She always had a kind word for everyone. She will be greatly missed by her daughters and grandchildren. Katherine is survived by her daughters, Penny M. Martinez, Evangeline R. Vigil, and Cecieia I. Dardanes-Lambert and husband, Ted; and grandchildren, Rachel L. Martinez, Monica L. Martinez, and Anthony R. Martinez. Services were held Thursday, September 3, 1998, 2:00 p.m. at French Mortuary - Lomas Blvd. Chapel, 10500 Lomas NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. 
Published on: Fri September 04, 1998