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PURCELLA -- Louise F. Purcella, 81, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2003. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Angus, New Mexico and was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. She is survived by sons, Charles Purcella and wife, Viola, Gary Purcella and wife, Cathi, and Kenneth Purcella; daughter, Nancy Reinhardt and husband, Clyde; brother, Roy Copeland and wife, Lena; sister, Loree Burton; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie and sons, Jerry and baby Thurman. Louise was a homemaker whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. All of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many others for whom she baby-sat throughout the years affectionately called her "Granny". Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 11, 2003 at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE. The committal service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2003 at the Angus Cemetery near Alto, New Mexico. Should friends desire; memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation of NM, P.O. Box 14238, Albuquerque, NM 87191. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd, NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Wed December 10, 2003