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HERTZ -- JOANNE RETHA Age 71, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 in her home in Albuquerque. Joanne is survived by her husband, Peter Mondragon; sons Brian Hertz and Joseph Hertz; daughter-in-law, Lauren Hertz: granddaughters Tori Hertz, and Sidney Ratoskey; grandsons Austin, Nathan and Logan Hertz; sister Patricia Schott, and many other friends and relatives. Joanne was preceded in death by her first husband of 38 years, Melvin Hertz, in 2001. Joanne was born in San Francisco, grew up in San Carlos and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism. Joanne moved to Albuquerque in 1971, and spent many years working for the Associated Press, KOB-TV, numerous political campaigns, and Sandia National Laboratories. She was an avid outdoorswoman, loved hiking, cooking and animals, especially her dogs. Joanne was actively involved in the Catholic Church, participating in choir. She was a member of the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. Friends may visit French ~ Wyoming Chapel beginning at 6:00p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011, with a Rosary Service at 7:00p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at San Ignacio Catholic Church, with Father Carlos Gonzales officiating. Burial will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Lake City, CO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joanne's memory to the Albuquerque Wildlife Federation, 121 Cardenas Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Joanne at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun June 19, 2011