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On April 6, 2019 Nora, after a very courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), passed on into the arms of our Lord peacefully with many family and friends by her side. Nora was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on October 18, 1939 to her parents Aurelio C. "Mike" Vigil and Ursula "Lula" T. Torres. As a young girl Nora moved to California with her parents. Nora graduated from Roseville High School in 1958. In 1969, Nora with her husband established Malotte Manufacturing, a fiberglass company that was in business for 33 years located on G Street in downtown Lincoln, CA.
Nora was an avid reader with a very large book collection. She also enjoyed cooking for her friends and family, with a huge collection of cookbooks. As a talented seamstress and crocheter, many family members and friends treasure the beautiful afghans she made for them. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Carl Malotte, brother Samuel Vigil of Colorado, children Anita Shepard, Mark Shepard, Donna Shepard, Kevin Malotte and Carl Malotte Jr.; many grand-children, great grand-children and one great great grandson. Nora was also like a second mother to many of her children's childhood friends - even taking some in when they needed somewhere to stay. She was preceded in death by her parents and her young son Steven Shepard. Her presence and loving spirit will be greatly missed by all that knew her and loved her. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor - the date and time to be announced in the near future.
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Dear Donna, my deepest love and sadness over the loss of your mother. I did not have the privilege of knowing her, but look forward to enjoying her in the promised paradise. John 6:40
Eva Hall & family
May 31, 2019
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
May 4, 2019
Dearest Donna Shepard and Family,
Our hearts go our to you all during this time of deep sorrow. Your mother was a beautiful woman in every way. We are praying for you and your family that the, "God of peace himself give you peace constantly and in every way. May the Lord be with all of you." 2 Thessalonians 3: 16
The Nelson Family
April 30, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace
G P
April 30, 2019
Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope. Prayers up and condolences to the family, friends and all who knew and loved this wonderful woman. Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years. And if because of special mightiness, they are 80 years. Special mightiness indeed! May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring you smile and joy in your heart. May the God of tender mercies give you a measure of peace.
Offering my deepest condolences to the family. Know that prayers are being said in your behalf.
Myrna Delgado
April 28, 2019
May our loving Heavenly Father comfort the heart and mind of family and friends of Nora at this sad time.
Psalms 94:18, 19
Mary
April 27, 2019
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