Joan Mary Kabella

Joan "Joanie" Mary Kabella, age 86, gained her angel wings on December 31, 2021 at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved children.

Joanie was born in New York City on September 24, 1935 to William and Mary McCabe. She grew up in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, where she graduated high school in 1953. Upon graduation, she studied to become a Certified Cosmetologist. Among her personal achievements, she was selected "Miss Pompton Lakes" beauty queen.

Joanie had a love of Southwest culture and the western lifestyle so she packed her car and moved to Tucson, Arizona. There she met and married her future husband Jack Wendell Kabella on October 17, 1960. Together, they had five children, Valorie, Frances, Sonja, Vance and Janine. Jack's work took them to Albuquerque where she raised her children as a stay-at-home mom. Joanie's simple interests included bridge, politics, horses, food, travel, crossword puzzles, video games and often betting quarters with her children. However, her greatest love was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joanie is survived by her four children, Valorie Kabella of Albuquerque, Sonja Kabella Mills and son-in-law, Phil Mills, Jr. of Hudson Oaks, Texas, Vance Kabella of Albuquerque, Janine Kabella and son-in-law, Brant Kabella of Roswell, NM; three grandchildren, Ashley Sessions of Albuquerque, Racquel Allen and husband, Nick, of Weatherford, Texas, and Daulton Kabella of Fort Worth, Texas; five great grandchildren, Wyatt, Sawyer, and Peyton Allen of Weatherford, Texas, and Amaya and Jeremiah Sessions of Albuquerque; her brother, William McCabe, and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Joanie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wendell Kabella; her son, Frances Kabella; and her mother, Mary Dann.

"Now that she is no longer with us on earth let us continue to honor her memory."

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the FRENCH - Lomas.  A Memorial Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas.  A Graveside Service for immediate family will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.

"I will be your God throughout your lifetime - until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you." Isaiah 46:4.