Beatriz "Betty" F. Lemieux, 93, of Lexington Park, MD, died on December 22, 2011 at her residence. Born on July 29, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Cipriano and Anastasia Maglente Albao.

She was the loving wife of the late Rene Lemieux.

Mrs. Lemieux is survived by her children; Erlinda Fernandez, Joseph Fernandez both of the Philippines, Zenaida F. Altherr, Lourdes Fernandez, and David Fernandez all of Lexington Park, MD, siblings; Fr. John Albao, of Ontario, Canada and Sylvia Albao-Rojo of the Philippines, also survived by 3 grandchildren.

Mrs. Lemieux was preceded in death by her children; Jaime and Teresita Fernandez.

Beatriz moved from the Philippines to St. Mary's County in 1985 and was a home maker. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, her faith, movies, picnics, and parties.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Mattingley-Gardner Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made in memory of Beartriz "Betty" Lemieux to Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.