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WELCH -- Leota Elizabeth Lork Samuel Welch, 91, a resident of Los Lunas and former resident of Rio Rancho for 32 years, passed away with her loving and thankful family around her on February 26, 2010. Leota was born to Karl John Lork (from Germany) and Adeline Emily Scales-Lork (from Nebraska) on April 29, 1918 in Danville, IN. Growing up, ballet was her first love as she was a ballerina in the early years of her life. Leota was a devoted and dedicated mother to her eleven children, raising them in the way of the Lord. She was a woman of deep faith in the word of God. Leota believed strongly in the power of prayer. She was a true example of unconditional love and she was loved by all who knew her. Leota was proud of being a 14-year cancer survivor. She is survived by six children, William C. Samuel of Sandy, OR., Sheila E. Samuel-Hofer of Vancouver, WA, Forrest S. Samuel of San Diego, CA, Julian M. Samuel of Rio Rancho, India M. Samuel of Albuquerque and Kathleen B. Samuel of Los Lunas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Margarite C. Lork in Hammond, IN; and her precious little dog, Sabrina. Leota was preceded in death by her first husband, Benjamin Kelly Samuel and second husband, Ernest Leroy Welch. Leota was also preceded in death by her five children, Ida Lee Samuel-Love, Patricia Ruth Samuel-Moss, Benjamin Henry Samuel, Thomas Winfrey Samuel and Michael Douglas Samuel who was Vietnam veteran. A Memorial Service for Leota will be held Monday, March 1, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Chapel, 4310 Sara Rd. SE (Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Lane), Rio Rancho with Pastor Don Gibson officiating and eulogy by Kathleen B. Samuel. For those who wish you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
        Published on: Mon March 01, 2010