Irene Janet Auger

Irene Janet Auger, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She is survived by her children, Tami Auger and her partner, Debbie Reynolds, and Brian Auger and his girlfriend, Julie Chimento; two granddaughters, Lindsey Trainor and Leah Claire Trainor; brother, Jerold Buschke and his wife, Mary Ellen; nieces and nephew; her two cats, Latte and Princess; and many friends. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Janet Buschke. She was born in 1934 in Columbus, WI and graduated from high school in Beaver Dam, WI before attending nursing school in Madison, WI. Irene moved with her family to Albuquerque in 1966 where she worked as a Registered Nurse for Presbyterian Hospital and Dr. Robert Tully until her retirement. After retirement, she worked for Mervyn's Department Store where she took pride in being known as the "Christmas Lady" due to her enjoyment of taking care of the Christmas department during the holidays and her meticulous organizational skills. Irene was a very avid and skilled craftsperson, winning numerous blue ribbons in the state fair for her sewing, knitting, and needlepoint. She loved spending time with family and friends and doting over her pets. Irene was a loving mother and grandmother and will be forever missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Irene's Life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400