Lorraine Trent

1922-2015 Lorraine J. Trent, age 93, born on February 21, 1922 and passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born in Chicago, IL to Leslie Sr. and Bertha Watkins Trent. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Effie Hill and Bernice Sowa; brothers, Cpl. Nelson Trent, 1st Ranger Division, WWII 1943 and Sgt. Leslie R. Trent Jr., M.P. Vietnam 1979. Lorraine leaves behind her niece, Jeanne L. Kooi (John); great-niece, Julie Kooi-Schackle (Paul) their children, Lindsey and Justin; great-nephew, John L. Kooi (Duke Jr.); dear friend, Mary A. Kooi (Len deceased) their daughter, Gabrielle; a life-long friend for over 50 years, Alice Fisher who preceded her in death; Margaret “Peg” Murrihy and Tom both deceased, their children Tom (Colleen) and Alish (Tom) Deedre, Brandon deceased and Brian (Katrina) with many nieces and nephews; dear friend to Marcia Smith all from the Chicago, IL area. Lorraine graduated from Kelly High School. After attending Wilson College she was awarded a scholarship to The American College of Education. She was also a member of the Phi Delta Sorority and graduated second in her class. She then started working for the Chicago Park District for 38 years. Lorraine started out as a physical education instructor at Garfield Park, working her way up to Park Superior at Chaplin Park and was eventually promoted to Physical Activities Area 8. She also cooked at Dvorak Portage, and Loyola Parks in Chicago. Lorraine worked many years at Notre Dame High School. She loved her teaching career. Lorraine was firm but fair, she touched many lives and left a wonderful legacy. She danced professionally with Ernie Young's dancing school at the state fair, and also at the Chicago Theatre. After retirement Lorraine moved to Belen, New Mexico (Rio Communities). She then became very active and devoted to the Sheriff’s Office as a volunteer. She joined Tierra del Sol Community Center where she was a member of the Golf Association and was a past President. She enjoyed two holes in one during her year on the course. She was active in many clubs and organizations. She spent twenty eight years at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. She became a Eucharist Minister serving the parishioners who were home bound. Lorraine was a “Parish Marshall” in 2001 in the church fiesta. Lorraine was a frequent traveler. One of her favorite trips was when she and Alice took a “seven week” freighter trip, a three week African Safari, a trip to China, Tahiti, and many trips to Caneel Bay, Virgin Islands. As well as many cruises throughout Europe. After leaving her home in Belen she moved in 2005 to Brookdale Place Retirement Home in Albuquerque. She became very active there as a secretary and was on the welcoming committee. She always referred to Brookdale as her home away from home where she also enjoined the Holy Ghost Parish. A very special thank you to Father David Gallegos, OSM and Father and Pastor Tom Greaney for all their guidance. Also a special thank you to Father Stephen Schultz and all deacons for their leadership and sincere help. A sincere thank you to Father Mark Schultz’s eagerness to help everyone from the Holy Ghost Parish. At last a special thank you to my loving family, my wonderful neighbors and friends, Bertha Lightfoot, LaVonne Alfott and ever so many more. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, February 6th beginning with a Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made in Lorraine’s name to Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens, 101 N. 10th Street, Belen, NM 87002 Sign Lorraine’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM

Lorraine Trent

February 21, 1922 - January 29, 2015