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Mary Cambridge Obituary

Mary E. Cambridge, passed away August 17, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colorado. She was 89. Mary was born near Huerfano, New Mexico on March 14, 1926 and she moved to Durango after attending the Ignacio Indian Boarding School. She was a resident of Durango for most of her life. After 27 years of service, Mary retired from Mercy Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter Charlotte and mother Julia Armstrong. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Thomas; son, Charles Cambridge; 3 sisters, Anna Paul of Durango and Lillie Lapahie of Shiprock and Mabel Staley of Los Angeles. Services will be private and burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 18, 2015.

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August 21, 2015

Family of Mary Cambridge: sad news when some one you know loses a parent. Condolences to the loved ones and prayers for healing.
from Ron and Chet Halfmoon.

Shash Yazhi Charley

August 21, 2015

Sending prayers and blessings to Mary's family. May she fly with the Eagles and reunite with my father Stover Harrison Paul.

August 21, 2015

Very sorry to read of Mary's passing. She was a lovely neighbor and Hal and I have many fond memories of her. Our thoughts go to Anna, Debbie, Charles, family and friends.

Dave Axtell

August 20, 2015

A wonderful lady. The world will miss her.

Glenda Deer

August 20, 2015

...I'm sorry I didn't have the honor of knowing you but you raised a keen son in Charlie....so I know you had to be an amazing woman.
The loss of a loved one leaves a emptiness in our heart, but I just know my friend Charlie has many, many wonderful memories that will live on forever...
I'm not great with words... I just wanted to say journey well...and offer my heartfelt condolences to your loved ones...
Hugsss Charlie, and bless you and yours...

Sandra

August 18, 2015

Dear Anna, I'm so sorry for your loss,going to miss sweet Mary. she was a wonderful person. May god bless you and your family

Carmel Alcon-Valdez

August 18, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Charlotte and I were friend through Elementary and High School. May she rest in peace.

August 18, 2015

Dear Charles and Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I had great respect for your mother, more than you can imagine. She taught me to be strong and that anything is possible. As we look back on her life she was truly an amazing person. You will be in our prayers. Love from Eleanor Ward and Family

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