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HAMILTON, GENEVIEVE RUTH Genevieve Ruth Hamilton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 86 on October 18, 2013. Genevieve was born June 3, 1927 in Castana, Iowa. After attending high school in Iowa, she moved to Vaughn, New Mexico where, at age 18, she met John Hamilton, who soon after would become her husband of 68 years. In their marriage, John and Genevieve lived around the world . . . Albuquerque, New Mexico, El Paso, Texas, Fairfield, Connecticut. Germany and France. In 1961, John retired from the army and they settled in New Mexico where they lived in Santa Fe, Belen and Albuquerque. Genevieve was extremely bright, hard working and built her career with the State of New Mexico in Santa Fe for over 20 years. After a long and successful tenure, she retired in June 1982 as Fiscal Bureau Chief. After they both retired, John and Genevieve toured the country in their motor home. Genevieve was a member of Highlands Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She enjoyed playing the piano and harmonica and loved working in her Rose garden. Her other interests were garden club and her sorority, Epsilon Sigma Alpha International, Chapter Gamma Delta. At the end of her life, Genevieve and her family waged a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's. Genevieve was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brothers, Alton and Dwayne, her son, baby John and her dog Nana. She is survived by her loving husband, John Hamilton; her daughters, Cheryl Hamilton and Joni Trumbull; son-in-law, John Trumbull; two granddaughters, Shawna Hamilton Doster and Marisa Hamilton Botros; grandson-in-law, John Botros; and four great-grandchildren, Thomas and Hamilton Doster and Jack and Henry Botros. Genevieve also leaves behind two sisters, Evonne Nepper and Gloria Torres, brothers, Jim Chandler and Vernon Chandler, many more nieces and friends and her dear little white dog, Patrick. It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye. You will be missed and forever remembered by all that love you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Albuquerque Alzheimer's Association. A celebration of Genevieve's life will be held on December 7, 2013 at Hotel Parq Central in Albuquerque from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
        Published on: Sun November 24, 2013