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HILLSON -- Helen Esther Pearl Hillson, 95, passed away at The Montebello Friday, October 1, 2004. Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Jack Hillson; sister, Naomi Gertler; and brother, Manny Pearl. She was born August 10, 1909 in El Paso, TX, and she and her husband, Jack, were married in 1933. They eventually moved to Las Vegas, NM in 1947 and opened Popular Dry Goods, which is still a family owned business after 57 years. Following Jack's death in 1983, Helen moved to live in Albuquerque to be closer to her family. She lived at The Montebello for 14 years and truly felt it was her home. She also was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel for over 50 years. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Gilon of Banning, CA; Nancy Zenner and husband, Leo of Albuquerque; brother, Nissan Pearl and wife, Dolores of Highland Park, IL; and Nissan's twin sister, Ruth Zlotoff and husband, Bob of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law, Rita Pearl of San Jose, CA; and brother-in-law, Ralph Gertler of Palm Desert, CA. Helen had four grandchildren, Lisa Mager and husband, Steve of Albuquerque; Lori Marcus and husband, Brad of Scottsdale, AZ; David Zenner and wife, Elisa of El Paso, TX; and Elizabeth Gilon of Banning, CA. Helen had six great-grandchildren, Lauren, Julianne, and Meghan Mager, Lindsay Marcus, Jacob and Emily Zenner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the B'nai Israel section of Fairview Memorial Park. Rabbi Arthur Flicker and Cantor Caitlin Bromberg, officiating. Pallbearers will be Leo Zenner, David Zenner, Steve Mager, Brad Marcus, Dennis Lujan, and Stephen Patterson. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at her grand-daughter, Lisa Mager's home, Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Congregation B'nai Israel, 4401 Indian School Rd. NE, 87110. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at The Montebello and her friends over so many years and Quality Continuum Hospice and especially Denise, Kiva, and Stephen. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sat October 02, 2004