Kathleen "Kay" Dorcas, 88, was born September 1, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. She passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2010. Her loving family and caregivers were there to comfort her and nourish her spirit. She is survived by her four daughters: Sandra Peterson and husband David of Sturgis, SD, Karen Kerns and husband Harry of Albuquerque, Jennifer MacDonald and husband Leonard of Albuquerque, Kathy Murphy Prenevost and husband Leo of Santa Fe, NM; and also her brothers, Buddy and Danny McVicker. She devoted much of her time and energy to being the beloved grandmother of 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, married Charles Dorcas 20 Mar 1940 Henry Co Ohio; brother Jimmy McVicker; and sister Doris Ann Ridings. Kay and Charlie were involved in thoroughbred horse racing for many years and she was an avid bowler, loved playing blackjack, and was an expert at Scrabble. She was loved and respected by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her and she will always be in our hearts. Services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas, NE (at Eubank) with Chaplain David Peterson officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made in memory of Kathleen Dorcas to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Kay at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Wed March 10, 2010
Published on: Wed March 10, 2010
Kathleen "Kay" Dorcas, 88, was born September 1, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. She passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2010. Her loving family and caregivers were there to comfort her and nourish her spirit. She is survived by her four daughters: Sandra Peterson and husband David of Sturgis, SD, Karen Kerns and husband Harry of Albuquerque, Jennifer MacDonald and husband Leonard of Albuquerque, Kathy Murphy Prenevost and husband Leo of Santa Fe, NM; and also her brothers, Buddy and Danny McVicker. She devoted much of her time and energy to being the beloved grandmother of 11 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, married Charles Dorcas 20 Mar 1940 Henry Co Ohio; brother Jimmy McVicker; and sister Doris Ann Ridings. Kay and Charlie were involved in thoroughbred horse racing for many years and she was an avid bowler, loved playing blackjack, and was an expert at Scrabble. She was loved and respected by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her and she will always be in our hearts. Services will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas, NE (at Eubank) with Chaplain David Peterson officiating. Interment will take place on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made in memory of Kathleen Dorcas to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Kay at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
Published on: Wed March 10, 2010
Published on: Wed March 10, 2010
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