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BORCHARDT -- Dorothy Caroline Borchardt, age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2005 after a brief illness. She is survived by her only child, Carolyn Hasey and husband, Richard of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Stacy Cheshire and husband, Rob of Oceanside CA, and Stephanie Ferner and husband, Jeff of Albuquerque; two great-grandchildren, William and Max Cheshire; and former son-in-law, Gary Pederson. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 8, 1909. She lived there until she married William Borchardt in 1937; they then moved to Minneapolis, MN and later to Chicago, IL. From 1946 until 1983, Grand Forks, ND was her home. In 1983 her family persuaded her to move to Albuquerque. Most recently she resided at the Montebello on Academy. She was an excellent seamstress and musician, being able to play the trumpet, piano, and accordion. She enjoyed singing in the choir and various other musical groups. She liked to hike, play golf, read, and go fishing. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She will be missed. Her husband, William, preceded her in death in 1975, as did her three brothers and granddaughter, Shawna Rae. She will now join them in their heavenly home. Viewing will be Thursday May 5, 2005 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Funeral Options at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. Services will be held Friday, May 6, 2005 at the Chapel of Sunrise Funeral Options at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Bruce Wilder will be officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Grand Forks, ND where her heart has always been. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 10000 Spain NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Wed May 04, 2005