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Wilkens -- Marie Louise Wilkens, 88, known as"Willie" by her friends, was born into Eternal Life on December 26, 1998. She passed away at UNM Hospital. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1910. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Wilkens and was their only child. As a young woman, Willie was employed as a Nursing Aide for a number of years and worked as a nurse helping the Navajos in Gallup, NM until approximately 1958. In later years she also attended Business College and worked as a Secretary and Bookkeeper until her retirement in 1972. Although she had a modest income, she was a very giving person, contributing generously to charities, needy persons, and to her Parish. She will be sadly missed by neighbors and friends, especially by her faithful caregiver and dear friend, Ethel Corbin. Willie was a member of St. Therese Parish and will be affectionately remembered by many parishioners who were inspired by her devout faith and daily attendance at Mass. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 31, 1998 at St. Therese Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Fitzgerald & Son, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE. Burial will take place in Mankato, Minnesota at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, in accordance with her personal request. In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Willie's lifelong concern for the poor, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Therese Parish, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue December 29, 1998