Karen Sue (Palmer) Cugnini

Karen Sue Cugnini passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 in Aztec, NM. She was 69 years old.
Karen was born on September 17, 1946 to Clyde and Lloyd Palmer. She graduated from Durango High School in 1964. Karen was married to Duane Cugnini from 1966 to 1987 and had two daughters with him.
Karen was a homemaker, very creative and artistic with a flare for decorating. She was also an avid Geneology researcher. She owned a shop in Silverton named White Woman Trading through the 80's. She was a loving mother, grandmother and Friend. The last years of her life were dedicated to caring for her special needs grand daughter Tyanne.
She was preceded in death by her parents and Brother Ray Palmer.
She is survived by her daughters Chris Cugnini and Becky Hawkins (Ty Hawkins), six grand children Sidney and Cortni Cox / Kooper, Tyanne, Shaelee and Tymbree Hawkins. Also survived by her sister Alice Chapman.
Funeral services will be held at Vallecito Community Building, Vallecito Lake on Friday October 9, 2015 @ 2:00pm. Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible