Margaret Hess

Margaret MacArt Hess, 98, passed away on January 8, 2012 peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor John Ralph Hess; her parents David and Isabel MacArt; her brother William Allen MacArt (Christine) and sister, Jean and nephew Russell O. Hess III (Lori). She is survived by her daughter Betsy Martinez (Robert), grandchildren, Ana and Daniel Martinez; niece Barbara MacArt Fitzgerald (Ray), nephew Gordon MacArt, niece Mary Hess Powers (Bill); Jim Hess (Jeanne); Alan Hess (Glenda) and David Hess (Donna) and grand- nieces and nephews. Her life was one of service to God and community. She supported her husband throughout their ministry in the Lutheran Church. After retirement, she volunteered at an Austin, TX childrens library, a senior citizens support organization, and worked for environmental causes. She moved to Taos 9 years ago to be with family. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January14 at 11:00 am at Sangre de Cristo Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mountain Home Health Hospice or the Taos Library. Burial of cremains will be in May in Mora, New Mexico.