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LEWIS -- Alice Marie Lewis passed away on Monday, August 11, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1920 in Neosho County, KA and was a 46 year resident of Albuquerque. Moving from Kansas to Calexico, CA with her parents and two sisters in 1936, she graduated from Calexico Union High School in 1938. Alice married Wayne R. Lewis that same year. They raised their family in the Imperial Valley of California, moving to Albuquerque in 1962 when Wayne was transferred there by Sandia Corporation. Alice worked for Furr's Cafeterias for 30 years, retiring at the age of 70. Her greatest love in life was her family. She also took great pride in her gardening and the park-like appearance of her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne in 1974. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Leiker of Albuquerque and Patricia Robinson of Paris, TX; and her son, William Lewis of Glendora, CA; sister, Helen Downey of Erie, KA; her sons-in-law, Al Leiker and Bobby Robinson and daughter-in-law, Dolores Lewis. Her greatest delight were her grandchildren, Bob Robinson of Paris, TX, Traci Talley (Cole Talley) of Frisco, TX, Christina Nelson (Todd) of LaVerne, CA, Stephen Lewis of Los Angeles, CA, Patrick Lewis (Jana) of Albuquerque, Shaun Leiker (Joyce) of Orlando, FL and Scott Leiker of Albuquerque. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Dominic and Jake Nelson, Madyson and Mallory Leiker, Alex and Kate Talley and Gianna and Nicole Lewis. She will be greatly missed by all. Friends may visit Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed August 13, 2008