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COASH -- Monica Ann Coash, 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at her home in Albuquerque surrounded by her loving family. Monica is survived by her parents, John and Lois Coash of Albuquerque; sister, Mary Jo Coash McCully of San Jose, CA; brother, Peter Coash and wife Lori of Estancia; brother, Pat Coash and wife, Melissa of Aptos, CA; nieces, Claire and Elise Coash of Aptos, CA; nephew, Christopher Coash of Estancia; her special friend, Robert Lucero; her dogs, Katie and Maggie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Monica was born in Manhattan, KS on October 1, 1957 and moved to Albuquerque in 1960. She attended Annunciation School, Madison Mid School, Sandia High School, and the University of New Mexico where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and graduated summa cum laude. Monica began her life long teaching career by setting up a classroom in her backyard playhouse and having her sister and brothers as students. She taught Summer Spirit at Annunciation School and began her first teaching position in Grand Junction, CO. After returning to Albuquerque she taught gifted students at Chelwood Elementary and Eisenhower Middle School. In 1989 she returned to her alma mater, Sandia High School, where she was a teacher of the gifted, an exchange teacher to Russia, the tennis coach and recipient of the prestigious Javitis Grant. In addition, she taught part time at the Career Enrichment Center and was the State Director of Future Problem-Solving for the past 15 years. After retiring from teaching last year Monica spent time traveling, going to the gym, becoming an avid bridge player, organizing FPS State Bowl, lunching with friends, preserving fruits and salsa, and volunteering at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Monica was a loving daughter and sister, caring friend, devoted teacher, student advocate, and a unique human being. She always put the needs of others before her own. Everyone should have gotten the chance to know and love her. She is an inspiration to us all. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE 87109. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20, 2006, 10:00 a.m., also at Risen Savior. Immediately following will be burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Monica requested donations to be sent to The Community Breast Health Project, 390 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue April 18, 2006