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SWYERS -- Columbina (Jovie) Swyers, 86, a resident of Albuquerque for over 56 years passed away on March 31, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Constance Inayat and husband, Azim of Albuquerque, Kathleen Swyers of Sammamish, Washington, and Karen Willis and husband, J.R. of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Stephanie Willis and great - granddaughter, Morgan Jardine. She is also survived by her nephew, Brad Garten of Virginia; and nieces, Melissa Eskins and Dorris Pauley of Texas. Jovie was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert (Bob) Swyers and most recently by her sister, Mary Louise Garten of South Charleston, West Virginia. She was born in Boomer, West Virginia on October 12, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Norma Dalporto. Jovie married Robert Carl Swyers on December 30, 1949 and made New Mexico home soon afterward. She retired from JC Penney after 25 years of service where she worked in the display department with her very best and inseparable friend, Estelle Radosevich. Jovie had many cherished friendships and she was renowned for her sending of greeting cards to those she loved. A rosary will be recited Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at French, Lomas Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 8, 2010, 9:00 a.m., at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, it would be much appreciated by the family to make memorial contributions in Mrs. Columbina Swyers' name to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 415 Virginia SE, ABQ, NM, 87108 or charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Jovie at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Tue April 06, 2010