Catherine Hoch

HOCH, CATHERINE KERR A private graveside service was held, memorial services are scheduled for 9:30 AM, Friday, July 23, 2010 at Mission Arch Care Center Courtyard for Catherine Kerr Hoch, age 82, of Roswell, who passed away July 19, 2010. Cecil Kimberlin the Vista Care Hospice Chaplain will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Catherine was born July 4, 1928 in Montgomery, Virginia to Alonzo Kenerly and Lynn Marie Wilson Bailey. They have preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons: Terry Eugene Kerr and Howard Hoch

Catherine had become a renowned artist whose work has been selected for the permanent collection at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. It is only one of many honors. I feel I have a Godgiven talent and it should be shared with others she said. By the age of 7 Catherine had learned to play the piano and organ. She played for three churches in her hometown every Sunday. She said one of her greatest achievements was going to her high school graduation without the brace that pursued her through childhood. She was awarded for perfect attendance. Her grade point was two points below the salutatorian. She graduated from Mason College in Charleston, W. Virginia with a Bachelors degree in art. She received her Masters degree in art from the Artist Student League in New York City. She had studied under the wellknown artist Julien Levie. In 1973 Catherine taught art and music to under privileged children in Roswell. She worked many years at the Salvation Army as a volunteer and also Trinity House of Worship. In 1981 she was a participating artist at the governors galley of outstanding works by disabled persons. Her work was viewed by the Roswell Art Council. Catherine enjoyed music, crocheting knitting and embroidery.

We would like to thank Mission Arch Care Center and Vista Care Hospice for taking such wonderful care and being part of Catherines family.

Friends may pay respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Memorial

Mission Arch Care Center
3200 Mission Arch
Roswell, NM  88201
Thursday, July 22, 2010
9:30 a.m.

Cemetery

Memory Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
2605 E. 19th St.
Roswell, NM  88201