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KLASSEN -- MARIA ELIZAIDA (LEE) Went home to her Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011. She is survived by Orlando, her husband of 60 years; daughters, Doris Husted and husband Tony of Albuquerque, Jeannie Mataalii of Aztec, NM; and son Bob and wife Alicia of Tempe, Arizona; Lee has six surviving grandchildren, Jeremy, Jennifer, Tulima and husband Isi, Michael, Brenna and Lane. She was predeceased by grandson Ryan. Lee was born in Truchas, NM on July 28, 1928, the oldest of six children. She graduated from nursing school in Ganado, Arizona where she met Orlando. They were married and made their home in Ganado, AZ. After a long career as a nurse, she and Orlando retired to Albuquerque where she continued her calling as one of God's saints. She was always available to help when called upon to volunteer at her church and for projects such as Meals on Wheels, Project Share and Dismas House. Lee was much loved by everyone who knew her and she returned that love many times over. She will be greatly missed but there is comfort knowing that she is volunteering with the Heavenly host. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle Blvd. SE. In place of flowers, please make a donation to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels or Dimas House. Please visit our online guestbook for Maria at: RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun September 04, 2011