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Connie Scroggins Obituary
Connie Scroggins, 88, a lifelong resident of Alamogordo, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Albuquerque.
She is survived by her eldest son Roy J. Austin of Albuquerque; brother Pete Estrada and his wife Virginia of Alamogordo; sisters: May Lou Armijo also of Alamogordo; Carmen Barerras and her husband Carlos of Chandler, Ari.; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Connie was preceded in death by her father Pedro Estrada and mother Rita Estrada; brothers Willie and Gonzalo Estrada, and sister Maxine Lucero; Connie's husbands Ellis (Jim) Austin and Earl Scroggins; her sons Fred and Larry Austin all of Alamogordo, and daughter Loretta Pacheco of Rio Rancho.
Connie retired from the School of the Visually Handicapped in Alamogordo.
She was a life member of the Alamogordo Women's auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1649 in Alamogordo.
A memorial service will be held at the Loyal Order of Moose #2016 on South Florida Avenue on Aug. 2, at 1 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Connie Scroggins
Leah (Jurado) Carbajal
August 25, 2014
Our condolences to the family. I remember the chickens and dogs at their house in Boles Acres.
Elana (Jurado) Rambow
August 11, 2014
My condolences to Connie's family. I'll never forget her fideo and the chickens. Plus, the barbies I got every Christmas we were able to spend with her and Granddad Earl.
Athena Vega
July 31, 2014
We love you Grandma. You will always be loved & carried in my heart.
Richard
July 29, 2014
We will miss you grandma very much. You are always in our hearts forever.
Diane and Gilbert Carpenter
July 28, 2014
The family of Connie, I feel your sorrow. The Lord ease your pain from the loss.
Dolores Cannedy
July 27, 2014
Working with you for many a year brings great memories. May you at last find your everlasting peace and happiness.
Anthony
July 26, 2014
Sorry for your loss. May your memories of Connie bring comfort to your family and friends."God is near to all those calling upon him..."-Psalm 145:18
James A. Miyagishima
July 26, 2014
To the family of Connie Scroggins,
It is with deep sadness, I write this note. Also to learn that Connie retired from the NMSBVI family, brings me closer to her. May God be with your family at this time of sorrow.
Para siempre,
Regent James A. Miyagishima, NMSBVI
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