Obituary of Mary Ann McConnell

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

OBITUARY

Mary Ann McConnell, born July 31, 1936, passed May 18, 2023.  

 

In the 1950s, Mary Ann became a registered nurse. As a wife and mother during the Vietnam War, she worked in various parts of the US doing all types of nursing.  When she settled in Las Cruces, the faculty at New Mexico State University asked Mary Ann to join NMSU nursing faculty and teach nursing.  Mary Ann was instrumental in the development of many new programs and classes in the Nursing School.  While she was teaching nursing, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education.  

 

At the age of 40, Mary Ann decided to follow her dream and go to law school, graduating with her Juris Doctor in May, 1983.  After Graduation, she went on to clerk for Chief Justice Sosa of the New Mexico State Supreme Court.   There, she was able to have a lasting effect assisting in the crafting of decisions in Civil Rights and women’s rights cases that came before the court.   Later, she joined a law firm, and after a couple of years working for others, she took the leap to start her own law practice.  She continued to work and collaborate with other attorneys in New Mexico and Texas to further civil rights, as well as other areas of the law.

 

Mary Ann often displayed her infectious smile, enjoyed going to Indian pueblos and making friends.  She enjoyed the outdoors in Northern New Mexico, horseback riding, hiking, skiing and searching for rare items.  Mary Ann traveled often, especially to Mexico.

 

Mary Ann is survived by Oliver Archuleta, a wonderful man who loved her every moment of their more than 30 years together.  She often told others, Oliver was her closest friend; he took amazing care of her and she was grateful for him.  Oliver was the love of her life!

 

Mary Ann is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

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