Luz Bazán Kalaczik

Luz Bazán Kalaczik, age 93, born in Santa Rosa, NM and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM died Sunday, June 29, 2014, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Al, and her daughter Janice, both of Albuquerque. Luz was a 1938 graduate of St. Mary's High School. She married Alexander Kalaczik on January 12, 1942, and after living briefly in Santa Fe, the couple settled in Albuquerque. During her long career, Luz was employed by the office of the US District Attorney, and later by the Bureau of Indian Health and by Sandia National Laboratories. Luz participated in garden, photography and RV clubs. She was active with the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, serving as its national secretary, and was a member of Queen of Heaven parish for more than fifty years. Luz is survived her sister, Rose Marie Crowe of Victoria, Australia, and by fourteen nieces and nephews. Rosary will be recited Friday, July 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming with Deacon Ruben Barela presiding. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 53ll Phoenix Ave. NE, Father William Young, Jr., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit FRENCH - Wyoming on Friday, July 11, 5:00-7:00 p.m., prior to the rosary. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400