Obituaries

Ann Helen Friedman, 92, July 22 Gregory S. Fenner, 64, July 24

Nancy Janette McRee, 85, Santa Fe, July 4 Nancy Marie (Elise) Duersten, Santa Fe, July 20

Tia Lesley Koury, Santa Fe, July 24 Christine H. Di Palma, July 14

GREGORY S. FENNER

Gregory S. Fenner, 64 resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on July 24, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Newark. NJ to Doris and Harold Fenner.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Doris Fenner.

Gregory is survived by his son Jeremiah Fenner from Santa Fe, NM, daughter: Kristen Fenner from Thornton, CO, sister: Deborah Lepore from Anderson, SC, brother Michael Fenner from Manassas, VA and brother: Timothy Fenner from Denver, CO.

Gregory was in the Navy from 1973- 1979 ETR2/SS. He retired from Rocky Flats in 2002 and also retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2017. He earned a Master’s of Science, Telecommunications and a Bachelor’s of Science, Computer Science, Business Info System and a Bachelor’s of Science, Chemistry.

So… I guess if someone is reading this I’m probably in heaven enjoying eternity with God and all those I have admired and done before me.

Jeremiah I’ll be playing basketball so by the time you get here bring your lunch money. Kristen bring your guitar so we can play all the songs we should have been playing all along. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

ANN HELEN FRIEDMAN

Ann Helen Friedman, 92, of Santa Fe died peacefully on July 22nd, 2018 after a splendid afternoon with family.

Born Ann H. Morris in Chantilly, France on May 4th, 1926, she grew up in England with her parents and two sisters. She graduated with a degree in physiotherapy before she emigrated to Canada, where she met and married Wilfried Friedman. They moved to Pojoaque, New Mexico in 1956 and together raised five daughters, Caroline, Diane, Wendy, Julie and Michele. Ann’s motto in life was “just do it”. She made adobe bricks alongside her husband, planted and tended a huge garden, managing the irrigation, cooked delicious meals and even rode pack horses into the mountains. She taught many Pojoaque children to swim, was a girl scout leader and a board member for the local school district. Family adventures included trips to Mexico and snow skiing. Later, she was an active member of the Santa Fe Rose Society.

Ann is survived by four of her daughters, 10 grand children and three great grand children. On the day she died, when asked by her great grand daughter, Tule, what the secret of a long life is, she replied, “Behave yourself. Travel, because the world is such a big place. Remember that life changes”. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to RESULTS.org

FIDELINA (BOWLES) VALENCIA DECEMBER 10, 1927 - AUGUST 3, 2007

Mom, your favorite song "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me, is so special to me. The music is beautiful, but the words are awesome. To "only imagine what it would be like to walk by His side" is unimaginable. Love you mama! Your daughter Joy

NANCY JANETTE MCREE JUNE 10, 1933-JULY 4, 2018

Nancy passed away at age 85 on Tuesday, July 4, 2018 at Mi Casa Bonita in Santa Fe NM. She did it on her terms surrounded by love and care. She is survived by her son, Mark Dowaliby and her sisters, Sharon Cregar and Kathleen McRee and their families.

Nancy was a wild rose. The oldest of three sisters, raised in a strict Baptist family that moved around a lot throughout Texas and New Mexico.

While loving her family, she rebelled early and often against her fundamentalist upbringing which set a pattern for her life of doing exactly what she wanted to do. Nancy became a college graduate from KU, a celebrated educator in Missouri, author, world traveller, wife, mother, & aunt. She lived through many heartaches, the deepest being her daughter, Kristin, who died at age 5. She also had the deepest joy of being a mother to her son, Mark. Nancy was known for her dinner parties and the beautiful food she would cook for family and friends. She affected countless family’s lives in her 45-year work in the classroom, as well as future students with her authorship of textbooks and teaching resource materials. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed.

The family wishes to profoundly thank Christina Simek, and the employees of Brookdale, Mi Casa Bonita, and Ambercare for their skillful love & care in the very difficult and challenging last few years.

NANCY MARIE (ELISE) DUERSTEN 1928 - 2018

A Resurrection Mass will be held for Nancy Marie (Elise) Duersten, who died peacefully Friday, July 20, 2018, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Her service is scheduled for Saturday, August 25th, 2:00pm, at the Church of the Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Ave. Santa Fe. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, March 19, 1928, Nancy was the youngest daughter of Hans Silius Munch and Anna Marie Christensen of Denmark. She is survived by her three children, Lise Jane Hilboldt of Santa Fe, Charles Sonneman Hilboldt II of Carefree, AZ, and Matthew Carl Theodore Duersten of Los Angeles; and three grandchildren Charles Preston Hilboldt-Frileck, Hallett Ann Hilboldt and Eric Hans Hilboldt. Nancy is preceded in passing by her older siblings, Hans Ernest Munch and Ellen Munch Schaffer. Nancy graduated from the New England School of Art in Boston and worked as a successful commercial artist, illustrating fashion and advertising, as well as children’s books and paper dolls for Western Publishing. In 1950, she married Charles Sonneman Hilboldt of Vandalia, Ill., divorcing in 1955. In 1963, she married Leo Carl Duersten of Marathon City, WI, who died in 1981. Her family is grateful for the loving support provided by the staff of Hospice Compassus.

TIA LESLEY KOURY

Koury, Tia Lesley passed away in her sleep after a long illness on July 24th at her home in Santa Fe. She is preceded in death by her grandparents John and Lucy Koury. Survivors include her mother, Agnes Koury; daughter; Cameo Lucia Duran and her father Steve Duran, aunt; Judy Reynolds and several relatives and close friends.

Tia received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Mexico and went on to get a Master’s Degree in Psychology, in which she professionally excelled. Serving as Pallbearers are Charlie Romero, Mark Trujillo, Gilbert Mendiola, Tony Sanchez, Charles Barich and Al Romero.

Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Ben Sandoval, Kenny Tennyson, John Koury and Mark Reynolds.

Mass will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Interment to follow the Mass at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens. The Reception will be held at St. Anne’s Parish Hall. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

CHRISTINE H. DI PALMA FEBRUARY 8, 1930 JULY 14, 2018

Long time resident of Santa Fe, Christine passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born of John Leslie Hall and Christine Kerlin Hill, she attended Highland Park School in Dallas, Texas. She earned an Associate Degree from Louisiana State University, then worked for Sun Oil Company. Attracted to travel, she worked as a stewardess for Braniff Airlines from 195256; and stewardess and bursar for Pan American Airlines 1957-1961.

After moving to Santa Fe, she fell in love with its Opera Company and served as a volunteer there. She also worked as a volunteer for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

Salvatore Di Palma became the love of her life and they were married from 19912014, when Sal died. From that point on, she became more and more reclusive, rarely venturing out. She died quietly, while Puccini’s "La Boheme" CD was being played.

She was predeceased by her beloved Siamese Cats. Porgy and Bess, Ching, Fiorella, Tosca and Mimi.

As per her wishes a small private funeral service has already been held.