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MARIE GRAHN Obituary

MARIE A. GRAHN Marie A. Grahn, 99 years, passed away April 3, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born December 31, 1917 in El Paso, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband William H. Grahn, her daughter Janice Kay Moeller, her mother Vicenta G. Vigil, her father Manuel A. Vigil Sr., brothers Manuel A. Vigil Jr. and Victor H. Vigil, and sister Aurora N. Walker. She is survived by her son Fritz A. Moeller, daughter Patricia A. Moeller, granddaughters Vicki A. Reid and Shelly L. Moeller, grandsons Bryan T. and Kevin Moeller, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at a later date. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Apr. 7 to Apr. 9, 2017.

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Barbara Rivera

April 1, 2022

To all of Marie's family. Marie and my mama were longtime best friends. I grew up knowing and loving Marie as a best friend. I remember her kindness, and funny jokes, and the many wonderful times we spent together. God love you Marie, I know your one of His mischievous angels.

Crews & Pat Bell

May 24, 2017

She was our special friend for many years and someone we loved a lot. She was the great matriarch of Santa Fe.

Bobbie Salazar-Grider

April 16, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. Marie and I worked together for many years at the NM State Senate. I loved her very much. We spent many good times together. I will miss her greatly.

Barbara Rivera

April 16, 2017

Dear Pat, Fritz and family.
Thinking of you in sympathy and prayer. May the gift of memories be always with you. I knew your mother since I was born. She and my mama were best friends. She was always our cherished friend. Memories of wonderful times together bring a smile always. I will always remember her kindest, great advice, and humor.
My deepest condolences.

April 9, 2017

Aunt Mary was the bomb! Always with a joke or finding the humor in everyday passage of life.
She will be missed but very fondly remembered.
Nephew Vernoy Walker and Family, El Paso, Tx

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