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Wilks -- Alice Teresa Wilks, 84, longtime resident of Raton died unexpectedly on October 4, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Albuquerque. She was born on February 23, 1917 in County Mayo, Ballyhaunis, Ireland the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice Kenny. She was a member of the American Legion, and the Raton Humane Society. She was a member of the St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Wilks; brothers, Andrew, Johnny, Patrick and Martin; and sisters, Kathleen and Annie. She leaves behind many relatives and dear friends. Her daughter Kristina and husband, Curtis Eckhart of Albuquerque; nephew, Alan Kenny and wife, Naomi of Raton; niece Eileen and husband, Mike Marquez of Amarillo, Texas survive her; and nephew, Patrick Kenny and wife, Gloria of Long Island, New York survive her. Recitation of the Holy Mass was held on Monday, October 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's /St Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton. Solemn Mass of the Resurrection followed at 10:30 a.m. with Monsignor Sipio Salas as the celebrant. Interment followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Alice Teresa Wilks were under the direction of the Alderette- Pomeroy Funeral Home. In lieu of the flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Raton Humane Society.
        Published on: Fri October 12, 2001