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Albuquerque Journal - July 21, 2003
Dorothea H. Carmody, 97, born in 1905, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 7,
2003 at The Montebello. he is survived by her daughter, Joyce Allen; grandchildren, Joe
Carmody and wife, Robin of San Diego, CA, Jerry Carmody and wife, Susan of El Cajon, CA,
Janice Baczek and husband, Mark of Albuquerque, John Carmody and wife Pam of Las Cruces,
NM, Jeff Carmody and wife, Kelly of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Bridgette, Eric,
Caitlyn, Erin, Sean, Karrie Horst and husband, Roger, Kelly Pettigrew and wife, Tracy,
Amanda, Jessica, and Jacquline; and great-great grandchildren, Kaleigh Horst and Mia
Pettigrew. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Carmody, son, John F.
Carmody, Jr., and son-in-law, J.D. Allen. Dorothea attended the University of Northern
Arizona at Flagstaff and taught school on the Navajo Reservation in Gallup, Shiprock,
Windowrock, St. Michaels, AZ, and the TB Sanitarium at Fort Wingate. One of the many
things she enjoyed was traveling.!
We all remember wonderful stories of her visits throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle
East. She was devoted to her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew
her. The family would like all of those at The Montebello who cared for Dorothea with so
much love, respect and kindness during her last years. Thank you Quality Continuum Hospice
for your care and insight the last weeks Dorothea was with us. With the deepest love and
respect for Dorothea's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Mass will take
place on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, 11:00 a.m., at John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831
Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, with The Rev. Arkad Biczak officiating. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas
Blvd. NE 275-3500