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MCGUIRE -- Bessie C. McGuire Passed away in an Albuquerque nursing home on May 2, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Born May 14, 1918 in Dawson, NM., Bessie Nelson was preceded in death by her husband George after 55 years of marriage. She is survived by daughter Georgia Schulte and husband Robert of Albuquerque; son, Charles (Chuck) McGuire and wife Jennifer of Raton, grandson Brian Schulte and wife Melissa of Austin, Texas and their children, Connor, Cayden, Lynleigh and Kambrie, and grandson Clint McGuire of Indiana; and his two children; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was reared in Aguilar, Colo., and later resided in Trinidad. Before moving to Albuquerque in 2006, she was a resident of Santa Fe for 25 years. Prior to that she made her home in Raton, NM, where she raised her family and worked as a telephone operator until she retired in 1977 with 28 years of service. Bessie was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Bessie was a quiet humble person who enjoyed life with her husband and family. The family would like to thank the multitude of care givers who helped with Bessie's comfort during the last four years. Arrangements for a private family service are being handled by Santa Fe Funeral Options. She is to be interred next to her beloved husband, George in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of their choice. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
        Published on: Thu May 06, 2010