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AICHER -- Winifred A. Aicher, 75, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 after a courageous battle against colon cancer. Known as "Mimi" to her nine grandchildren, Winnie devoted her life to her family and to God, and her strong faith was evident to all who knew her. Her spirit will live on through everyone she touched throughout her special life. She and her husband, Tom, raised nine children and would've celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary next week. She was a wonderful cook and a nurturing gardener, and her beautiful rose bushes yielded bouquets to rival any florist. As a registered nurse who worked in Iowa City, Iowa, Clovis and Albuquerque, Winnie spent many years serving others, especially in their time of need. Winnie was born April 25, 1934, in Richland, Iowa, to Virgil and Mary Ellen Heisdorffer. She graduated from Keota High School in 1951 and from Mercy School of Nursing in 1954. She married Tom that same year and spent 21 years hopping around the country and half the world as an Air Force wife before they retired to Albuquerque in 1976. Winnie is survived by her husband; sons Mark Aicher and wife Teresa, and Scott Aicher and Barbara Wood; and daughters Diane Aicher, Sue Aicher, Kelly Lautzenheiser and husband David, Karen Aicher and Martie Neves, and Julie March and husband Jim; and nine grandchildren: Erin and Amy Livermore, Jayme and Alexis Aicher, Matthew and Andrew Lautzenheiser, Christopher and Timothy Welsh and James March. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Jim; and sons Kevin and Mitchell. The family would like to thank Hospice of New Mexico, particularly Jude, Larry and Sharon, who were so kind and helpful during her final days. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, September 19, 2009, 12:00 noon, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Honorary pallbearers will be her nine grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Casa Esperanza, 1005 Yale Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, N.M., 87106, or to Good Shepherd Center, 218 Iron St. SW, Albuquerque, N.M., 87102. Please visit our online guestbook for Winifred at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri September 18, 2009