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TIPTON -- Lucille Tipton, age 95, passed away in Albuquerque on October 2, 2008. Lucille was the daughter of Dolores Patron Tipton and Albert Tipton of Santa Rosa, NM, both of whom were of pioneer families in New Mexico. Lucille attended Highlands University (known then as Normal University) in Las Vegas, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education. She taught school in Newkirk, Pastura, Puerto de Luna, and eventually in Santa Rosa as a second grade teacher where she retired after 52 years. Lucille is survived by her niece, Anna Womack and her husband, Charles of Albuquerque; her great-nephew, Rian Collins and his wife Elizabeth of Parker, CO and their two children, Morgan and Riley Collins. Funeral arrangements made by Chavez Funeral Home in Santa Rosa, NM.
        Published on: Sat October 04, 2008