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CHIUMINATTO -- Phyllis Chiuminatto, passed away on May 15, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on September 14, 1920 in Kimberly BC to Oxenberry and Amelia Barnicoat. Phyllis was an identical twin born premature weighing only 3- pounds at birth. She came to the U.S. when she was eight years old and was recognized as a U.S. citizen. She grew up in Butte, Montana and graduated from Butte High School in 1940. Phyllis met her future husband Joe and they dated while he was in college. Joe was drafted after he graduated college, and while he was home on leave they were married on March 17, 1943 in Butte, Montana. Phyllis was employed at JC Penny's while Joe serviced in the military. After the war they moved to Oregon, Alaska, and finally settled in Albuquerque, NM in 1952, where she lived until her death. Both Phyllis and Joe assisted with church festivals and she enjoyed working as secretary for Joe's bowling league. Her hobbies included sewing, making artificial flowers, and ceramics. Both Phyllis and Joe were avid square dancers. After Joe retired they enjoyed traveling. They enjoyed two European tours, three cruises and a wonderful trip to Hawaii. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Chiuminatto; her parents Oxenberry and Amelia Barnicoat; sister, Stella Gould; and her brother, Edward Barnicoat. Phyllis was a loving mother and homemaker raising three children. She is survived by daughter, Carol Berry and husband Richard; son, Gary Chiuminatto and wife Missy; and daughter, Candice Rains and her husband Charles; eight grandchildren, Stephen Berry and wife Amy, Suzanne Coe and husband Shane, Annette Land and husband Ritchie, Tiffany, John, and Chris Chiuminatto, Jennifer, and Christopher Rains. Phyllis is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; her twin sister, Marge Pack; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation, 2621 Vermont NE at Claremont. Interment will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Albuquerque. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Annunciation General Fund or a charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Phyllis at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Tue May 19, 2009