M. Augusta Smith

Mary Augusta “Gus” Nielsen Wight Smith, born June 13,1935, in Lansing, Michigan went to her eternal rest February 04, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gus was born to Alberta Augusta “Betty” Wallen and Edward Nielsen. Gus was raised by Betty (Wallen) and Lawrence Wight in Crystal, Michigan. Gus married Frederick Smith June 20,1952, in Ithaca, Michigan. Gus, Fred and their 4 sons moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1968. Gus joined the volunteer fire department in 1973 and was one of the first seven women volunteer fire fighters. Gus loved genealogy, traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Waiting for her in heaven are her parents, Betty & Lawrence; her brother, Gene; her husband Fred and their son Jeffrey Smith. Mourning her on earth are her children: Lawrence Smith; Harriette (Rakoczy) Smith; Jon & Jennifer (Rodgers) Smith; and Rob & Kelley (Whitezell) Smith. Her grandchildren: Heather (Smith) & Peter Reding; David & AriAna (Cummings) Smith; Tyler Smith and Ryan Smith. Her great-grandchildren: Elijah Reding, Odette Reding, Charlotte Reding, and Jon Rodgers. Her siblings: Donna & Carroll Kidder; Gerry & Carole Wight and Dave & Liz Wight. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service celebrating Augusta's life will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to:

American Cancer Society@ https://donate3.cancer.org/?lang=en

Crystal Township Historical Society@ https://www.facebook.com/CrystalTownshipHistoricalSociety

The Arbor day Foundation @ https://www.arborday.org/