Jane LaRue

LaRUE, JANE Jane LaRue, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died in her home on February 4, 2015. She was born on May 12, 1921 in Carrizozo, NM to William S. (Bill) Norman and Laura Dalton Norman. She was always proud of her educational accomplishments, and graduated at age 16 from Carrizozo High School. She moved to Albuquerque in 1937 and attended the Western School for Secretaries. It was in Albuquerque that she met and married her husband of 56 years, James A. (Jimmy) LaRue. Jane worked in the insurance industry for the Seligman, Thomas & Faber, and Osoff agencies. She was also president of the Insurance Women's Club of Albuquerque, and a member of the Excel Bridge Club from the early '60s to the summer of 2013. Jane was also part of the St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary for 25 years and a member of the St. Mary's School PTA. She also enjoyed being part of the Immaculate Conception Church. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, James A. LaRue, and her sister and brother-in-law, Edie and Frank Manfredi. She is survived by her children, Claudia McConnell, with whom she shared a home, Karen Stevens of Las Cruces, NM, Michael LaRue and his wife, Mary, of West Long Branch, NJ, and Laurie Tomlinson and her husband, Bob, of Los Alamos, NM. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Shawn McConnell and his wife, Teresa, of Hoonah, Alaska, Lisa McConnell and her husband, Toshiaki Tange, of Barcelona, Spain, Sarah Stevens of Las Cruces, NM, Amy LaRue of West Chester, PA, and Jillian Tomlinson of Long Island City, NY, and her great-grandchildren, Casey and Kyle McConnell, Julien and Luka Bader, and Raven and Quinlan Pope. She also leaves her nephews, Carl Manfredi (Patti) and Bill Manfredi (Shirley), and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends who will greatly miss her warm heart and delightful sense of humor. The family wishes to extend their thanks to Heritage Hospice and Helping Hands Caregivers, especially to Yuri, Matt, Wendy and Jayne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's School, or to a charity of your choice. A Viewing will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - University, with a recitation of the Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 619 Copper Avenue NW in Albuquerque. Interment will be Monday, February 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE.