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SHIRLEY WILNER Obituary

SHIRLEY WILNER Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away July 1, 2012, at age 78. She was born in Homestead, PA, but lived most of her life in Santa Fe which she always regarded as her home. She is survived by her children: Joel Wilner and his wife Kelly of Santa Fe, Geoffrey Wilner and his wife Laura of Plantation, FL and Felice Loleit and her husband John of Glendale, AZ, as well as her grandchildren: Christopher Wilner, Julia Wilner, Joshua Loliet; and her sisters: Rita Wenkert of Pittsburgh, PA., Frances Woeffel of Denver, CO; and brother Morris Pearlstein of Boca Raton, FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was a beautiful, dynamic, and strong woman who loved life. She always put her family first and loved Santa Fe. We will all treasure and cherish all the memories that we each individually experienced with her. She never gave up. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 5th, at Ralph Schugar Chapel, 5509 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. For friends who wish, a memorial donation may be made in lieu of flowers to: Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary 3749-A State Rd. 14, Santa Fe, NM 7508 on her behalf. She loved animals so much.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Jul. 3, 2012.

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Barbara Bell LaMont

July 29, 2012

I remember your mom when she first came to Santa Fe. She and my mom, Leah Bell Kellogg were very friendly. Both young mothers. Your mom was so involved in your lives and finding ways to help you grow up.

Patty Kruger

July 5, 2012

Shirley was a wonderful woman and friend. She loved her family so very much. I enjoyed the friendship we shared. I am sorry we lost touch in the last few years. May God Bless you all and grant you Peace.

Bernie Logue

July 5, 2012

My condolences to Felice and family. I knew your mom while you were at Harrington Jr. High. She was always so kind and caring. You and your brothers were very fortunate to have had her in your life. God bless you! Bernie Logue

July 5, 2012

Aunt Shirley will be dearly missed. She lived her life with dignity and honor and I miss her so much. I pray for her peaceful repose. Love, Her Niece, Joellynn

Marty Buchsbaum

July 3, 2012

To Joel and all the Wilner family - my prayers and thoughts are with you. She will be missed but her indominable spirit will endure.

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