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ALLEN -- Onella Ruth Allen, 80, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Cleodia Lynch; sister, Ginger Bennett; and daughter, Lisa Morga. She is survived by her sister, Noella Mae Palmer of Kansas City, MO; brother, William Lynch and wife, Lynnelle of Albuquerque; son, David Allen of Albuquerque; daughter, Rhonda Davis and husband, Steve of Cedar Crest; daughter, Janene Zabel and husband, Michael of Tijeras; and daughter, Tina Buchel and husband, Glen of Bloomsbury, NJ. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lara Torres of Belen; Christy Bauer, Lesley Morga, Megan Morga, and Justin Garcia, all of Edgewood; Crystal Minnich of Belen; Eric Clinch of Moriarty; and Amanda and Adam Buchel of Bloomsbury, NJ; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Onella, born August 21, 1925, was a life-long resident of Albuquerque. She was raised by her loving parents in the Five Points district in Albuquerque's South Valley. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA before making her career at Sandia Laboratories of which she retired in 1982. Although she had a successful career and had raised a wonderful family, her true passion was cooking. That same year, with the help of her devoted mother, she opened the first Feed Bag Eatery in Tijeras. The restaurant was later relocated to Cedar Crest where it became a favorite place for the local residents to visit and enjoy a delicious meal. After selling her successful restaurant in 1991, she cared for her elderly mother and her very ill daughter, while at the same time working at Ethicon. It wasn't until 1999 that Onella became ill herself and spent her final years in the home and under the loving care of her faithful daughter in Tijeras. Always on the move, never allowing herself to rest, Onella had a strong work ethic and unbelievable stamina. Onella will be remembered for her wonderful cooking, but also for the way she lived her life: with great style, dignity, and poise. She has left an imprint on the hearts of her family and many friends that can never be replaced. She will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. God saw your body was failing, A cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you, And whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes, We watched you suffer, And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not bear your pain. Your resolute heart stopped beating, Your tired hands now rest. Your work is finished dear one, You've passed the final test. You thought you were not worthy, That you had to earn His love, But before you left you proved to us, You were more than good enough. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
        Published on: Tue November 08, 2005