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SHERWOOD -- Maxine Moyer Sherwood, affectionately known as Bubbles, died peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Maxine enjoyed a full and rich life. She and her husband. Samuel raised their children in Indianapolis, IN, moved to El Paso, TX in 1972 and retired to Albuquerque, where they lived for 27 years. Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Samuel Ferguson Sherwood, who passed away in October 2007. She was also preceded in death by her son, Danny; and her grandson, Danny. She is survived by their four children, Robert Sherwood and wife, Lillias, of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, Catherine Sherwood and husband Ron Gaudia, of Albuquerque, NM, Ann Hamze and husband, Issami, of Greenville, NC, and Elizabeth Kubie and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, NM. She was known as Grandma to her seven grandchildren, DeWitt Mahaney, Nick Arenella, Jessica Arenella, Samara Hamze, Safa Hamze, Noura Hamze, Jacob Kubie, and five great- grandchildren. A gracious hostess and outstanding cook, Maxine authored and illustrated her own cook book, Another Recipe Book: 50 Years of Cooking. Her passion for art and decorating bespoke her creative and innovative spirit. She and Sam traveled the world together. A proud member of the Junior League, Needlepoint Guild, and the Women's Club of Indianapolis, Maxine also enjoyed socializing through bridge, tennis, and golf. Her family and friends will miss her lively spirit, sense of independence and outgoing personality. A Memorial Service celebrating Maxine and Sam's life together will be held at La Vida Llena Carter's Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Full Life Foundation, c/o Connie Walker (secretary/treasurer), La Vida Llena, 10801 Lagrima de Oro N.E., #858, Albuquerque, NM, 87111, or a charity of your choice.
        Published on: Sat August 09, 2008