Louise Mancuso

Louise Mancuso of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, wife, sister, aunt, great aunt, niece, age 79 and half, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Buffalo, New York on March 20, 1940, to Anthony Joseph Mancuso from Buffalo, New York and Grace Mancuso, maiden Simeone, from Chicago, Illinois.

In her early years Louise was a gifted athlete. After graduating from Bishop Quigley High School, she went into the convent. Leaving about 7 years later she went to California, Hawaii and Germany. While living in Wisconsin she cared for the elderly in their homes.

She was an artist, author and poet. She was a member of Wisconsin Regional Writer’s Association, Mind’s Eye Radio, The International Women’s Writing Guild, Southwest Writers Group, and the Visionary Arts & Crafts Guild.  She was published in “Earth’s Daughters”, “Common Lives Lesbian Lives”, “Rosebud”, “Women of the 14th Moon”, “Wisconsin River Valley Journal” and others. She was also a co-editor for “Wisconsin River Reprints”. She enjoyed gardening and watching birds from the sunroom. She participated in Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior Olympics in talent and pistols.

She is survived by her partner of 23 years and wife of 1 week, Sue E. Hoff of Rio Rancho, NM. Brother Neal A. Mancuso; 2 uncles Carmen Simeone and Father Benedict Simeone OFM; Twenty-one first cousins, numerous second cousins and nephews and nieces.

Louise and Sue traveled to Wyoming, Ohio, Florida, South Dakota, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, California, and New Mexico, finally settling in New Mexico.

Louise will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

A Memorial Service will be held in March 2020 at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church.    To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com 

Daniels Family Funeral Services

2400 Southern Blvd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

505-891-9192