Mary Donohoe

MARY EMMA DONOHOEAge 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, made a peaceful transition on March 23, 2013. Mary was born in Quincy, PA, in April, 1920. She is survived by her children, Ruby Hanthorn and husband, Robert of Placitas, NM, Sharon Arthur and husband, George of New Canaan, CT, and Marylyn Kirk and husband, John of San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Kathleen McCrory and husband, Mitchell of Albuquerque, NM, Karen Hanthorn-Rhodes and husband, James of Placitas, NM, Kristine Derieg and husband, Dan of Rio Rancho, NM, Daniel Schairer and wife, Nicole of Albuquerque, NM, and Abigail Schairer and wife, Geena of San Jose, CA; eight great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; her brother in law, Robert Higdon; six nieces and nephews and many friends. Mrs. Donohoe was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Belle Baranowske, her father, Frank Peter Baranowske, her husband, William J. Donohoe, IV, her brother, Edward and wife, Dorothy Baranowske, her brother, Carroll and wife, Vada Baranowske, her sister, Ruth Higdon, and her niece, Vesta Arnold. Mrs. Donohoe was a founding member of Desert Rose #70, and current member of San Marcial #34, Order of the Eastern Star. She was active in the Daughters of the Nile and White Shrine. She was a member of St John’s United Methodist Church. Mary worked for the US Government in a number of capacities in her work life. During WWII she prepared maps for the US Army that guided troops in the European Theatre. Later, when living in Ohio, she supported the decommissioning of armaments and munitions in the 1950s. In Albuquerque, she was the administrative assistant for several Kirtland AFB officers. She and her sister, Ruth, while working for Army Map, met and married two cute GI buddies in a joint ceremony. Both couples were married over 50 years. Mary and her husband, Bill, lived in Albuquerque for 55 years. In addition to camping and travel to visit friends and family, they were highly active in Masonic youth organizations for decades. Many young women fondly recall their guidance and kindness during formative years. They joined St. John’s Methodist Church a few months after its founding and supported the church through their life-long membership. After Bill’s passing, Mary focused her attention on the support of her family. She was loved by many and left an enduring impression on all who met her. She is deeply missed by her family and wide circle of friends. Services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment services will take place on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM. Please arrive by 10:15. Honorary pallbearers are Mary’s sons-in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may visit FRENCH – Wyoming on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. For friends who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Center for Spiritual Living, Peninsula, “Mary Donohoe Memorial Fund” at 611 Veterans Blvd, Suite 106, Redwood City, CA 94063, or to St. John’s United Methodist Church, “Brightest Future Fund” at 2626 Arizona St., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

Mary Donohoe

April 12, 1920 - March 23, 2013