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CAPRIO, LINDA MARIE On the afternoon of May 21, 2013, Linda Caprio passed away at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 70. Linda passed peacefully in the presence of close friends and family following a four-year struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Linda was born to Mendal and Bernice Decker of Mt. Pleaseant, Michigan in August of 1942. A "Michigander" at heart, Linda loved the lakes, beaches and forests of the Great Lakes State but a New Mexican in presence, she also loved the mountains, plains and arid weather of the Land of Enchantment. Linda attended both Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan earning a Masters degree in education after which she pursued a lifelong career as an educator in both the Catholic and public schools. Her assignments included principalship roles at St. Isadore School in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Our Lady of Fatama in Albuquerque, NM as well as various teaching positions within Albuquerque Public Schools. Linda was a devoted and loving mother, wife, educator and friend, genuine and sincere in word and deed, a person who found enjoyment and satisfaction in serving others. She strove to make others feel special and enjoyed spending time participating in various volunteer activities. A devout Christian and lifelong member of the Episcopalian faith, she dedicated much of her life to the church. Linda will be remembered by friends and family as a person who gave selflessly and willingly towards the goals, achievements, love and peace of those who were blessed by being part of her life. Linda is survived by her husband of nineteen years, Alphonse Caprio; sons and daughters-in-law: Douglas and Kathy Bailey, John and Deborah Bailey; grandchildren: Lucas, Nicole and Kendall Bailey, Miranda Jackson and Ryan Bailey; great-grandchild Evelyn Jackson; and sister and brother-in-law Diane and Matthew Sloves. Memorial services will be held at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Pl., NE, Abq., NM, 87106 on the date of June 1st, 2013 at 11:00am. Arrangements have been made with French Mortuary in Albuquerque, NM, (505) 823-9400 or www.frenchmortuary.com. All friends and family are encouraged to attend the celebration of Linda's life. Your prayers and well wishes for the family are gratefully appreciated. In loving memory of Linda Caprio, may the blessing and graces of the Lord be with you. The family would also like to express special heartfelt thanks for the gifts of love and support from Dolores, Sunny, Debbie, Bruce and Family, Rob and Julie, and many others.
        Published on: Sun May 26, 2013