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Karen Neuhauser Obituary
Karen Sieglinde Neuhauser, aka "Ginga" to family. Long time resident of Albuquerque, Sieglinde passed away on the 26th January 2017 surrounded by friends and family members. Sieglinde was born on 16 Nov 1947 in Washington DC, she moved to Tucson Arizona with her family at age 15. Her life-long passion was science. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. at the University of Arizona, and a PhD from Harvard University. She did her post-doctorate work at Rutgers University. She moved to Albuquerque in 1974 to take a position with Sandia National Labs. She was an active member of the equine community and the New Mexico Cutting Horse Association for many years, and was the NM State women's cutting champion multiple times. Karen helped an untold number of fellow creatures in need. She loved all creatures, particularly dogs, hummingbirds and parrots. She also loved gardening, art, history, genealogy, medieval literature, travel, Victorian etiquette & style & cooking. She was very active in life at all levels.
Sieglinde was preceded in death by her father, Roy L Neuhauser, II. She is survived by her mother, Alice Neuhauser and by her siblings; Lori Harnisch, of Germany; Astrid Neuhauser, of Tucson, AZ; Karla Mahlberg, of Lucas, TX; Lettie Neuhauser MacLachan, of Winters, CA; Roy L Neuhauser, III, of Oakland TN; Fritz Neuhauser, of Tucson, AZ; Erika Smith, of Las Cruces, NM; and half-sister, Coey Finke, of Phoenix, AZ; also nine nieces & nephews; & 3 grand nieces and nephews.
Sieglinde touched the lives of many. We will forever carry her memory in our hearts
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Mona
February 6, 2024
Miss you....
Loey
February 6, 2022
Ginga, you have left an empty place in our lives. You are gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Erika Smith
February 9, 2021
Dear Ginga, I want to interrupt your exploration of the universe to let you know - there is never a day that goes by that I do not think of you. You are and will forever be missed here on earth. Love you.
MoNa Aragon
February 7, 2021
I think about you every single day still! You were right We are creative soulmates!
Lorelei Harnisch
February 6, 2021
Dear Ginga, we still love you and miss you.
Yolanda Ferguson
February 8, 2020
Sieglinde was one of a kind. didnt see her much but will always remember when she visited (us) cousins in the mountains of North Carolina. also, Travis, my oldest son would visit her if he had a engineering job near her. he said she was not old to him but a great person to talk to. Know all of you miss her.
(cousin) Yolanda Ferguson
Diane Stowell
May 13, 2017
Dear Neuhausers,
I never forget Sieglinde showing me her room on a visit to your big house and sharing with me her delight in learning, in school, in science, in her family. Her vigorous joy, which she kept to the end of her days, that is, her days on earth. I deeply believe she is rejoicing even more and with us all in spirit.
Love to you all,
Diane
Fran Kanipe
April 3, 2017
Pete,
Give me a call if you need anything. I could take care of her horse or dog. Probably too late...
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Fran
Nancy Russell Griego
April 3, 2017
I worked at Sandia with Sieglinde from ~1990 until 1996. She was a great mentor, and a great supporter of women in science and engineering. She was so smart and well rounded, it seemed she knew a great deal about almost every topic. I still remember how shocked she was that I didn't know what song the doomed were singing on the Titanic as it sank. I pray she is at peace and am glad to hear that she was surrounded by her family as she passed.
RUTH Weiner
March 27, 2017
Sieglinde was my good friend and sometime mentor at Sandia. I was ghersuccessor as "Ms. RADTRAN." She was greatly missed by the Sandia community whenshe retired,and is remembered fondly.
Lena Harnisch
March 19, 2017
Dear Aunt Ginga,
you taught me how to write essays and scientific papers but not how to write good-bye notes.
I'm sorry we didn't get to see each other a lot, but the times we did I enjoyed very much.
You've always been kind and thoughtful and willing to share your knowledge.
My bachelor's thesis would not have turned out so well without your help.
I'll always remember your lessons on Shakespeare over the phone and the cute Squirrel memorabilia you've sent me for Christmas.
I hope you got my thank you letter.
I'll miss you!
Love,
Lena
Patrick Mahlberg
February 24, 2017
Dear Aunt Ginga,
I will always cherish the memories of my visit with you at your home in Los Ranchos. Spending time with you, one on one, was a wonderful experience and I am thankful for that opportunity. Helping you catalogue your library was a fun project and I learned a lot. You introduced me to Babylon 5 which was a treat to talk about it with you. You showed me your world, your animals and gardens, the local history and natural science. On my last day of my trip, you took me out to tour the Kuaua Pueblo Ruins and we both appreciated the art exhibit, along with the rabbits finding shade in the courtyard. I enjoyed the trip very much, and you were so kind and thoughtful, and fun loving. I will always remember you.Even the part when we accidentally hit a roadside trashcan with the car mirror. You will be missed.
You loving nephew, Patrick
February 22, 2017
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February 19, 2017
Ginga, this is difficult to write because I am still grappling with the concept that you have left this world. I miss you. I don't want to say good bye.
You taught me so much. I have a life time of beautiful memories of you.
You were the most genuinely generous and caring person I've ever known. And, you always did things 110%.
I know that you wanted to stay in your beautiful home with your beautiful fellow creatures to the end, and you did. For this I am thankful.
You never once complained about the disability you had in your later years. Ever. Instead, you forged ahead, accomplishing so very much, traveling, and of course always learning about new things - as was your passion. Your fortitude and strength was admirable and unmatched. You were and will always be an inspiration for us all.
You were a beautiful person, inside an out, Ginga. That is a cliché that only applies to a very tiny number of people. You are one of those people, Ginga the head of the pack.
The day I came home, I heard odd bird sounds. I looked all around to locate the source, then finally I looked straight up. Up high above me was a large flock of geese, Ginga. I've never seen Geese in Las Cruces. They were flying North of East. You so loved to watch the geese, and of course learned all there was to know about each. They paid you homage, it was a beautiful salute.
You were an angel on earth to so, so many fellow creatures in desperate need of a caring hand. I know that you dancing with the angels, now, Ginga. Peace be with you.
A forever friend
Lorelei Harnisch
February 18, 2017
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Karla Mahlberg
February 17, 2017
Peace be with you, my dear Sister.
at Natalie's graduation from Law School
Karla Mahlberg
February 17, 2017
Dear Ginga, My sister, My friend
Ginga was always there, the Flagship. She forged ahead leading her siblings through the murky waters of life. Always strong, confident, generous with her love and steadfast. We had a fun childhood, playing games, playing school, creating fun things to do. We traveled life and the world together, down trails old and worn, on roads familiar and strange, Ginga always wanted to see and learn more. Never afraid of something new or different.
In more recent years, we explored Northern Ireland together, found exciting treasures at PRONI, visited Roseyards Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney, County Antrim (a family connection). Ginga enjoyed shopping in the village stores and admiring the gardens. Ginga sketched and painted pictures of the rural countryside. We made a new friend, Bob, who has kept in touch over the years.
We took a road trip across country to Gloucester. A very memorable trip, visiting family and friends along the way. Ginga was very happy to be involved in and a part of the Grammy Art Exhibit. She was very happy to visit with relatives. We had fun and lots of good laughs along the way. Poor Ginga! she tried to back out of Roy's driveway and nearly took his mailbox. We couldn't stop laughing. Being the oldest she certainly was picked on a lot, but she always took it well!
We collaborated in the transcription of the Grammy diaries. No detail left unturned; we researched everything from places to people to food to period slang terms. I will try to forge ahead with this project, but without Ginga's guidance, it will be difficult..
We spent countless hours on the phone discussing everything from genealogy, gardening, cooking, literature, politics, animals, kids, travel - never a shortage of subjects. We planned future trips and projects.
Ginga was full of life, love and happiness. Her love of family was very deep and very strong. She took a great interest in the lives of her nieces and nephews, offering her guidance and experience where ever needed. She was a true friend to those she loved, animals and people. And many, many loved her in return.
For many years, she quietly suffered. Never complained. Thankful for each day of life. She has passed from this world to a place of peace and into the company of loved ones who preceded her. She has left an expanse that can only be filled with all the wonderful memories and love for her, with the tinkling of her laughter in the background.
Farewell dear Sister, We will be together again. All my love, Karla
February 17, 2017
Remembering the good times when she visited us at the Crabtree farm where her Mother was raised. was so glad that my oldest son Travis got to meet Sieglinda while working in New Mexico and talked with her a week before Christmas. He told me she was the coolest person he had met in years.
February 17, 2017
When I was in my thirties my immune system began to shut down. I was incapacitated.I had the highest inhalant allergy count ever seen by the Atlanta Center for Disease Control. Trees were the main culprit. I was with Ginga in Gloucester and told her what was going on. She said, why don't you just come and live with me. I knew that she meant it.I've never been so touched before or since. I love you, Ginga, and I'll miss you forever. Your commie cousin, Trina
February 17, 2017
When I was in my mid thirties, my immune system began to shut down and I was completely incapacitated. I had the highest inhalant allergy count that The Atlanta Disease Control Center had ever seen. Trees were the main culprit. I was in Gloucester with Ginga and told her about the situation. She said, why don't you just come and live with me. I knew she meant it. I've never been touched like that before or since. I love you Ginga and I'll miss you forever. Your commie cousin, Trina
Lorelei Harnisch
February 17, 2017
Ginga, I walked down the memory lane of our youth
I walked through our childhood, our grassroots.
Our old fashioned games, the laughter and secrets told,
Then continued on through to our teen years of old.
We had fun together, remember Grammy and the boat.
They are fun moments together, I will treasure them wherever I go,
You loved the family, and kept all the traditions we have known,
You were always there to help us, and every animal that needed a home.
We miss you, dear sister. Ginga, we love you
Lettie Neuhauser-MacLachlan
February 17, 2017
I will forever miss my sister, my friend, and my debate opponent. I treasure the childhood memories the most, but there is a lifetime of memories that we shared. Ginga had a big heart for family, close friends and all animals. She loved knowledge and was well versed in many subject areas, she may not have always been right but she was never in doubt! I hope there is a better place and that she is there enjoying the company of people and pets that have gone before.
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Erika Smith
February 17, 2017
You will forever be missed. Our hearts are heavy. You were a wonderful sister and extraordinary person. Your strength - unsurpassed. We love you, Ginga.
February 13, 2017
Dear Seglinde, I know that you have moved beyond this physical life - but I want to send this message out to you. You were one of the MOST impressionable people I have ever met. You gave me unconditional friendship, immense knowledge, and in your words a "creative soulmate". You will be forever in my heart! -Mona "chickie-poo"
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