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LEE, MARY CARNEY passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 24, 2015 after unexpected complications following heart surgery earlier in the week. She was 70 years of age. Mary is survived by her three sons and six grandchildren: son Robert E. Lee II, wife Lindsley and their children Ryan and Meaghan of Santa Fe, NM; son Michael J. Lee, wife Jody and their children Cassidy and Michael John of Santa Fe, NM; son Christopher K. Lee, wife Lisa and their children Harrison and Aiden of Roswell, Georgia. Mary is also survived by a brother, Fr. John Carney of Rio Rancho, NM; and former spouse Robert E. Lee of Santa Fe, NM. Mary Lou Carney was born on September 11, 1944 in New York City, daughter of Irish immigrants Michael Carney of County Donegal, Ireland and Catherine Morgan Carney of County Monaghan, Ireland. Mary graduated from Dominican Commercial Catholic High School in NYC. She married Robert E. Lee, her high school boyfriend who was recruited for his athletic talents to attend St. Michael's College in Santa Fe. After moving to Santa Fe, Mary began raising a family on a small ranch with dirt floors, an extension cord for electricity and a common well off of a bumpy dirt road, now Hwy 14, a far cry from the conveniences of NYC. Mary went to work as a secretary to help support her young family and due to her incredible entrepreneurial talent and drive, started her own company in Santa Fe, Homes & Land Magazine and Homes Santa Fe magazine, real estate publications for the Santa Fe and Northern NM areas. Mary became very active in the real estate community supporting the industry with her publications, her charitable donations and dedication for the real estate community. Mary also contributed throughout her life to many non-profit organizations that supported the Santa Fe community but she was especially fond of the Salvation Army and the NM Boys and Girls Ranches. Mary will be remembered for being a smart and successful entrepreneurial business woman, for her love of Santa Fe, NYC and all things Irish, her generosity to the Santa Fe community and her tireless love she gave to her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and friends. She had a heart of gold and great love for the poor. A vigil and viewing service is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 at 4:00 pm followed by a vigil service at Berardinelli Funeral Home, 1399 Luisa St., Santa Fe, NM with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 30 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Frances of Assisi. Mary's brother, Fr. John F. Carney will celebrate the Mass. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary's life. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Salvation Army at 525 W. Alameda Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
        Published on: Thu January 29, 2015