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Catherine Lithgow Obituary

Catherine Dawn Lithgow

December 27,

1974 ~ September 25, 2021





Catherine Dawn (Dawn) Lithgow died on September 25, 2021, succumbing to injuries as a result of an automobile accident that occurred almost 31 years ago.

She was born on December 27, 1974, in Santa Fe to Clarence V. "Porky" and Loretta Armijo Lithgow. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandmother and namesake Huldah Katherine Walters, paternal grandparent Clarence & Josephine Chavez Lithgow and maternal grandparents Manual & Frances Apodaca Armijo, infant sister Claudine Veronica Lithgow, uncle and namesake Donald Lithgow, aunts Bonnie Burch, Jennie Armijo, Peggy Ruiz, Patty Armijo, cousin Nycole Forte and Padrino Jacob Olivas.

Dawn attended elementary schools at Nava and E.J. Martinez Capshaw Jr. High School and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1933, where she participated in cheerleading. She also attended Arizona State University where she received a degree in Business Administration overcoming the constraints of her disability.

Dawn was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and enjoyed the company of many four legged felines

and canines.

Dawn is

survived by her

parents, sisters

Loreen Lithgow, brother C. Vince Lithgow and wife

Karen, niece L. Rachel Lithgow and nephew

Joseph V. Lithgow, uncle Fred Armijo and aunts

Hilda Lithgow Ripley,

Gloria Lithgow, Bernadette Lithgow and Barbara

Chavez (LCPL Mike), and Nick Torres (Brookelynn), Adriana Torres and great-nephew Ezio Bravatta along with many relatives, extended family and friends. Services are under the direction of Rivera Family funeral Home.

Rosary will be recited on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM at 1:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow prayer service at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Oct. 1, 2021.

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Peter Neil Garcia

October 6, 2021

My heart goes out to Dawn and her family! She was such a beautiful person in every way. God bless her soul In heaven. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends

Tammy

October 4, 2021

Rest in Peace Dawn. You touched so many people with your smile and kind words.

Dolores Marquez and Jennifer Villa

October 3, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. We love Dawn so much. Named my daughter after my Dawn. Our friendship was one of a kind. She was like a sister to me. And a daughter to mom. When she got into that car accident I was so devastated. If only...i will always keep her in my heart and continue our friendship.My deepest condolences. May she rest in peace. I am dealing with my husband who is very sick with cancer. otherwise I would have gone to the services. But she will always live in me. Love & respect always. Jennifer

Michelle Fontenot

October 2, 2021

I went to Capshaw with Dawn. Although I went to Capitol high school, she was always a kind, sweet, and beautiful person whenever I saw her at parties or football games. I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless your family.

Tricia Barrett

October 2, 2021

I am deeply saddened by this news. Even though we lost touch over the years Dawn was a good friend and a significant part of my high school life. So many good memories with her. I will always remember her light and laughter. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Don Diego Gonzalez

October 2, 2021

Porky and Loretta, am so sorry for your loss.

Denise (Castellano) Thompson

October 1, 2021

Dawn was a bright light in this world and will surely missed. <3 Sending love and condolences to all.

Mike and Barbara Chavez

October 1, 2021

Porky and Loretta a we are deeply saddened for the loss of your beloved daughter Dawn . Our prayers are with you , may God bless you and keep you safe .

Shannon M. Gallegos

October 1, 2021

I may not have talked to her in years....but our time together were memories that i hold dear to my heart...we were best friends when we were barely growing up my years close to her were some of my best times. She and her family always hold a place in my heart. I love you.

The Williams Family

October 1, 2021

We are so very sorry for your loss. May your daughter rest in peace for eternity.

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417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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