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TRATECHAUD, MARY LYNN Age 75, resident of Albuquerque for 67 years, died Monday, January 5, 2015. She is survived by daughters Susan Kurland of Los Angeles, CA, and Linda Doezema, of Albuquerque, NM; her son-in-law David Doezema; her grandchildren Rebecca, Jonathan, and Jessica Kurland; Adam, Niko, and Mieke Doezema; her sister Adele Billingsley of Boise, ID; her nephews and niece Tracy and Aaron Billingsley, and Marika and Reeves Bower. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph Bower and Marguerite Koons, her god-parents Maria and Simplicio Cansino, her brother Roland Bower, and her son-in-law Pierre Kurland. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1947 where she attended St. Vincent's Academy, graduated from Albuquerque High in 1957 and UNM in 1975. Mary Lynn worked in the DA's office as a probation councilor for her entire career, volunteered at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and practiced Tai Chi at the Chinese Cultural Center. She died after a long battle with chronic illness, cared for by her loving family, friends, caretakers, and her fabulous dog Zoe. Services will be held at St. Michaels All Angles Episcopal Church Monday, January 12, 2015 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Food Pantry 345-8147.
        Published on: Fri January 09, 2015