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BRUCE -- Viola Gorey Bruce, 77, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, died on Monday, September 6, 2004. She is survived by her three daughters, Karen Graham and husband, Steven, of Albuquerque, Karla Winland and husband, Alfred, of Rapid City, SD, and Sabina Basham of Los Lunas, NM; grandchildren, Melissa Lichtenberger and husband, Harry, Brandi Tillett and husband, David, Jessica Graham, Bethany Graham; great-grandchildren, Shelby Tillett, Alyssa Lichtenberger, Harry Lichtenberger, Jr.; sisters, Angie Hicks and husband, Clair, Cel Salazar; nephew, Larry Hicks and wife, Pam; grandnieces, Keri Hicks, Lori Cox, Kristi Hicks; dear friends, Mary McMackin and Faye Adams; the family of friends and care givers at La Vida Llena Retirement Community, where she resided for the past 9 years. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Edward Gorey and William Bruce. Viola was very active at La Vida Llena and was anchor woman for the LVL News. A special thanks to our mother's dear spiritual friend, Josephina Velasquez, in leading us in prayer at mom's bedside. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to service time. A Celebration of Life will be held a La Vida Llena, Carter Hall, on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, P.O. Box 26666, 87125. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed September 08, 2004