Corinne Whallon Tipton, 85, passed away in Albuquerque on Sunday, July 27, 2008 after a prolonged illness. Corinne was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, New Mexico. She worked for the State Police department & retired from the State of New Mexico in 1988. Corinne leaves behind her eldest sister, Lucille Tipton, her daughter Anna Womack, grandson Rian Collins, & great grandchildren Morgan & Riley Collins. Corinne is the granddaughter of Juan & Beatrice Patron of Puerto de Luna. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM from St.Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa with Corinne’s cousin Father John Brasher officiating. All services are entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. www.chavezfuneralhome.com.