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SMITH -- Margaret Adell Rutherford Smith, 88, was a long time resident of N.M. living in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. She passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, March 15, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, Glen A. Smith of Rio Rancho; her daughter, Carolyn Holder of Portland Oregon, her son Gary Smith and his wife Barbara of Rio Rancho, NM; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret was a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For over 20 yrs, Margaret was "Grandma" to a number of children in her childcare center. She was a loving, nurturing caregiver and is remembered with love by her "grandchildren" and their parents. The family would also like to especially thank the loving staff of the Memory Care Unit at Sandia Springs of Rio Rancho, and of Sol Amor Hospice. Viewing will be on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel, 9300 Golf Course Rd NW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the local National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rio Grande Division, 4125-A Carlisle Blvd. NE, Alb, N.M. 87107; Sol Amor Hospice, 5700 Harper Dr. NE Suite 300, Alb, N.M. 87109; or the local Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, suite 209, Alb, N.M. 87111. Please visit our online guest book for Margaret at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Thu March 19, 2009