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Alberto E. Pereira, 88, died on August 20, 2002 in Albuquerque. He had been a resident of Albuquerque since moving from Portugal in 1973. A proud day in his life was when he became a U.S. citizen in April 1996. Mr. Pereira was an avid fan of World Cup Soccer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Maria I. Pereira, on November 25, 2000. He is survived by a daughter, Luisa M. Benavidez and husband, Ray of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Albert Benavidez and wife, Renee of Albuquerque and Lori A. Benavidez of Los Lunas; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Ian; beloved nieces and nephews; and special friends, Vicky and Henry Baca. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2002 in Chapel of Sandia, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, followed at 7:00 p.m. by a Rosary recited by Deacon Ruben Barela. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 5311 Phoenix Avenue NE, with Fr. Johnny Lee Chavez as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Adolph Walters, Matthew Garwood, Patrick Garcia, Ronald Baca, Albert Benavidez and Dan Kutz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lori Benavidez, Renee Benavidez, Henry Baca and Bernice Jaramillo. Arrangements by Sandia Funeral Care, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, 821-0010.
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