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Stephens -- Louis (Red) Edmund Stephens, 72, a resident of Placitas, died suddenly Sunday, April 6, 2003. He graduated in 1952 from the University of San Francisco, where he played football on the 1951"Dream Team". Louis was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1952, and was a member of the USF Hall of Fame. He served two years in the Army. He then signed with the Washington Redskins in 1955, where he played offensive left guard. He received an All Pro Honorable Mention in 1955 and 1960. Louis retired from football n 1960. He coached with Joe Kuharich at Notre Dame 1960-1963, scouted for the Philadelphia Eagles 1963-1966, and retired from State Farm Insurance in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosemary (Chickie) Stephens; four children, Michelle Stephens of Oakland, CA, Eileen Stephens of Castle Pines, CO, William Stephens and Patrick Stephens and wife Christie, all of Albuquerque; three brothers, Leonard Stephens and wife, Frances of Placitas, LeRoy Stephens and wife, Carroll of Oakland, CA and Lyle Stephens and wife, Anna of Paradise, CA; three grandchildren, Danielle and Katarina Martinez of Castle Pines, CO and Theresa Stephens of Hayward, CA. Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 10th, 6:00 p.m., at San Antonio Mission in Placitas, with Father Virgil Furfaro reciting, and a reception at the center will immediately follow. Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 11th, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Bernalillo, with Father Virgil Furfaro, Celebrant, Father Anthony Bolman and Monsignor Andre Ludwig, Con-Celebrants. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to San Antonio Mission Building Fund, c/o Mr. James Conder, 22 Puesta de Sol, Placitas, NM 87043. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Wed April 09, 2003