Norma Manela Koski

KOSKI_Norma Manela Koski, 84, a resident of Elephant Butte, New Mexico since the early 1980's, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009. Norma was born October 7, 1924 the daughter of William and Ina Linna Kananen in Trout Creek, Michigan. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. Norma had worked as a bookkeeper in Detroit, Michigan. She married her husband Hugo in 1946 and worked as a bookkeeper in her father-in-laws general store in Trout Creek, Michigan. She moved to Albuquerque in 1953 with her husband and children. After the children went to school, she worked as an assistant manager at House of Fabrics. Norma was an accomplished seamstress beginning in high school 4-H. She also enjoyed painting and quilting. Her children and grandchildren are proud recipients of her quilts and baby quilts. She was married to Hugo for 62 years and they enjoyed camping, swimming in the lake, and their traditional hot dog roast for their anniversary, along with their dog Prince. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Hugo in 2008; son, Tor Koski in 1993; one brother, William; and two sisters, Verna and Betty. She is survived by three children, Kaylene Kaiser and husband Russell of Vallecito Lake, CO, Michael Koski and wife Elizabeth of Rio Rancho, and Stanton Koski and wife Charlene of Rio Rancho; seven grandchildren, Jake, Josh, Loretta, Renee, Denise, Erika, and Amanda; seven great grandchildren; brothers, John Kananen and wife Barbara of Pound, WI, and Daniel Kananen and wife Kathleen of Green Bay, WI; sister, Leona Devowe of Bergland, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her care givers, Stan, Charlene, Mike, and Liz, and to Odyssey Hospice and Nurse Practitioner Patricia Conkling. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920