<div>The following comes from Jaime Ricci, president of our Nebraska affiliate.<br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">Tara Chavez, President</span></b><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u> <u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span></b><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><i style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,240)"><a href="mailto:NFBNM.Treasurer@gmail.com" style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:blue">NFBNM.President@gmail.com</span></a></span></u></i></b><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif;color:black">505-328-3349</span></b><u style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:medium;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b style="font-family:Google Sans,Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></b></p></div></div></div></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Jamie K. Richey via State-Affiliate-Leadership-List</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org">state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org</a>></span><br>Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 08:00<br>Subject: [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] Barbara Loos Funeral Livestream and Additional Information<br>To: NFB of Nebraska Announce List <<a href="mailto:nfbn-announce@nfbnet.org">nfbn-announce@nfbnet.org</a>><br>CC: Jamie K. Richey <<a href="mailto:jamie.richey16@gmail.com">jamie.richey16@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="m_7211584057487873667WordSection1"><p>Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></p><p>As we prepare to celebrate the life of our dear friend and longtime Federation leader, Barbara Loos, I wanted to share the livestream link for those who are unable to attend her funeral service in person.<u></u><u></u></p><p>Barbara's funeral will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at Grace Chapel in Lincoln, Nebraska.<u></u><u></u></p><p>The service will be livestreamed at the following link:<u></u><u></u></p><p><a href="https://www.gracepca.com/funeral-live-stream" target="_blank">https://www.gracepca.com/funeral-live-stream</a><u></u><u></u></p><p>For those traveling from out of town, I have once again attached the hotel and transportation information, including downtown Lincoln hotel options, airport information, and transportation options between Omaha and Lincoln.<u></u><u></u></p><p>Barbara's complete obituary, including visitation and funeral arrangements, can be found here:<u></u><u></u></p><p><a href="https://www.wyuka.com/barbara-ellen-beach-loos/" target="_blank">https://www.wyuka.com/barbara-ellen-beach-loos/</a><u></u><u></u></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Please share this information widely with your chapters, members, and networks so that all those who knew and loved Barbara have the opportunity to join us in celebrating her life, whether in person or virtually.</span></strong><u></u><u></u></p><p>If I can assist in any way as you make your arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact me.<u></u><u></u></p><p>Barbara touched so many lives through her friendship, leadership, and dedication to the National Federation of the Blind. Whether you are joining us in person or watching from afar, I hope you will be able to share in this celebration of her remarkable life and the lasting impact she made on our Federation family.<u></u><u></u></p><p>With love,<u></u><u></u></p><p>Jamie K. Richey, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska<u></u><u></u></p><p>Office: (402) 477-7711<br>Cell: (308) 520-9024<br>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:president@ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">president@ne.nfb.org</a><br>Website: <u></u><u></u></p><p><a href="http://www.ne.nfb.org" target="_blank">www.ne.nfb.org</a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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