Marie Graham
Marie Graham, 99, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully in her home. She was born in Brodhead, Colorado.
Marie graduated from high school and began her career as a factory worker during World War II, part of the generation of women known as Rosie the Riveters who stepped into industrial jobs to support the war effort while men served overseas. She later went on to own and operate multiple businesses. Marie lived in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1983 until 2020, where she owned and operated most of her businesses and built a life rooted in hard work and independence.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-greatgrandmother, and a cherished friend. Marie loved spending time with family and friends, going to casinos, and cooking for loved ones. She was known for always saying what was on her mind and never holding her tongue, and her sharp wit and quick one-line comebacks brought laughter to those around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Louie Rea; her second husband, Gene Graham; her son, Louis Paul Rea; five brothers; three sisters; and her sons-in-law, Robert Lewis and Tony Padilla.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Sharon Lewis and Carol Rea Padilla; her sisters, Lillian Silva and Charlotte Hannum; her grandchildren, Tammy Tregoning, Charmarie Salazar, Christopher Lewis, Ryan Rea, McKenize Russell, and Laura Coffeen; her great-granddaughters, Desiree Salazar, Brooklynn Rea, Isabella Rea, and Mia Rodriguez; and her great-great-granddaughter, Annabelle Coffeen.
Services will be held at a later date