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MCAFEE -- Stella McAfee, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at her home Friday, June 29, 2007, amongst her family. She was born on November 4, 1932 in Albuquerque to Nicholas and Antonia Gallegos. She married George McAfee on July 25, 1952 in Albuquerque. Stella was a current member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and a former member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, where she was active with the School Board, Parish Council, former PTA President, and was very active with St. Pius X High School. She also taught Bi-Lingual education at VanBuren Middle School for over seven years, as well as assisted her husband, George as his bookkeeper in his automotive radiator service, McAfee Radiator Service, for over 30 years. Stella enjoyed spending time at Highland Senior Center and working at election polls. She was a proud graduate from TOPS and was very active in her grandchildren's lives. Stella is survived by her husband of 55 years, George; daughter, Deborah E. King; son, George Nicholas McAfee, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael George King and Ryan Matthew King; sister, Jennie G. Downey and husband, Joe of Alamogordo, NM; brother, Isidor Gallegos of Albuquerque; uncle, Eddie Mayer of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lizzie Center and brother, Ray Gallegos. Rosary will be recited Thursday, July 5, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Julian Apodaca, Billy Center, Isidor Gallegos, Lisa Lowery, Eric Marentes, Anthony Vejar, and Ray Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers will be William Center, Joseph Downey, Edward Mayer, Joe McAfee, Leroy McAfee, and Michael McAfee. For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association, Attn: Lorraine West, 10501 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Fri July 06, 2007