June E. Newman

NEWMAN, JUNE E. Age 70, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014 at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 31, 1944 in Ipswich, England to Douglas and Ruby (Bunn) Broad. She grew up in England and married Kenneth Newman in 1964 while he was serving in the US Air Force. They came to the US in 1965 and served in many places during Ken's military career. They settled in Albuquerque in 1987 and June was an integral part of her community serving in many organizations including TRNA, Project Share, Marie Hughes Elementary for over 20 years and in many other causes to make her community a better place to live. June is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ken; daughters, Karen Newman-Lopez and husband, Brett of Albuquerque, Kimberly Newman and Brian Williams, both of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Brittany Espinoza and husband, Jason of Albuquerque, Sydney Lopez of Albuquerque, Kallista Weeks of Albuquerque, and Dexter Williams also of Albuquerque; great-granddaughter, Kensington June Espinoza; her brother, Barry (Lynn) of England; sister, Patricia Last also of England; nephew, Steven (Tanya) Last and their son, Dylan of England; and other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014, 2:00 p.m., at FRENCH-Westside. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org . Please visit our online guestbook for June at www.FrenchFunerals.com . FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300