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Oct
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Prayer Service
10:00 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
12500 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
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9
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12500 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
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9
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1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Alameda MortuaryMargaret Schwaner Obituary
Margaret Schwaner passed away September 26, 2025 after a short illness. She was born on May 31, 1937 in Hartford City, Indiana and was a resident of Albuquerque for the past 61 years. Margaret, known to many as Margie, was a lover of Notre Dame football, college basketball and good wine.
She was preceded in death by her husband C. Frederick Schwaner and her beloved daughter Suzanne Durnford. Margie, was a loving, devoted mother and is survived by five sons and their wives, Eric (Shari), Mark (Melanie), Jeff (Marie), Brian (Debbie), Brad (Jill), son in law John Durnford, 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and her sister MaryNell Schmuck (Fred).
A Rosary will be held at 10:00 am followed by a funeral Mass on Thursday October 9, 2025 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church 12500 Carmel NE. Interment will be held for the family that afternoon at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Margaret’s name to Casa Angelica in Albuquerque New Mexico.
9420 Fourth St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
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Prayer Service
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Prince of Peace Catholic Church
12500 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
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12500 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
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Gate of Heaven Cemetery
7999 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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