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LUTZ -- Patricia "Patti" Lutz , passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2006. At 54 years of age Patti peacefully completed her journey here on earth. She was born December 10, 1951 in Yuma, AZ to T.C. Curlee and Beverly (Curlee) Shepperd, who preceded her in death. She was the middle child of nine siblings. Patti was raised in Yuma, but lived many different places in her life, including Phoenix and Mesa, AZ, Utah, Hawaii, California, and New Mexico. With her fun loving nature, beautiful smile, and positive outlook, she made friends easily wherever she went. Although she considered motherhood her greatest accomplishment, she amazed everyone when she overcame many obstacles and began a very successful career in Real Estate. In 1987 she earned her license and began working at Sunland Realty with Larry Garcia, who became her mentor and special friend. In 2002 Patti purchased Sunland, which continued to grow and prosper under her ownership. Patti was a wonderful Mother who was blessed with six children, Jeffery Lutz, Debbi Roberts, Mike Nelson, Eric Nelson, Cari Barlow and husband,Ross, Danielle Ramirez and husband, Randy. She loved being a Grandma to her 16 beautiful grandchildren, Drew, Amanda, Hailey, Nick, Alexis, David, Elizabeth, Savanna, Zachary, Jarod, Jesse, Patrick, Alyssa, Myranda, Nathan, and Hannah. A devoted daughter to her stepfather, Gene Shepperd, she was also a dear and loving sister and a fun and favorite aunt. Patti will never be forgotten, always in our hearts and loved forever. Services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho. Interment will follow in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
        Published on: Wed November 01, 2006