Stella Dorothea Stevenson

STEVENSON, STELLA DOROTHEA Passed away Sunday, April 22, in her home at the age of 94, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Stella was born in Newark, NJ to Jan and Apolonia Pencarski, who preceded her death, as did her husband of 39 years, George. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Leslie and husband, Michael of Albuquerque, with whom she had lived since 2002; her beloved son, Gary and wife, Carolyn; granddaughters, Dawn and Heather; great-granddaughters, Jordan and Reagan, all of New Jersey; sister, Jean of Edgewater, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Stella will be remembered as a loving mother, a faithful wife, a devoted grandmother, and a caring and selfless woman. The family wishes to thank "Share Your Care Adult Day Services" for the angels providing respite during the day; Ambercare Hospice for the wonderful and caring staff that tended to her physical needs during her illness; St. Jude Thaddeus Church (thank you Josie) for tending to her spiritual needs; and the many friends and family members who offered their support, strength and love during the last difficult years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, at 7:00 pm, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW. Stella will be reunited with her husband George, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico, 9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste. 121, 87111, or Share Your Care, Inc., 5301 Ponderosa Ave. NE, 87110.