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Obituary for Villanueva


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 14, 2002

Antonio Villanueva, age 68, and a lifelong Albuquerque resident died July 10, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene"Mida" Villanueva of the family home; daughter, Elaine Villanueva of NM; son, James Villanueva of NM; sisters, Mercedes Gallegos and husband, Eugenio of NM, Eugenio and Lourdes Encinias of NM, Mary Anaya of MT, Jane Blea and husband, Paul of CO, Sue Lopez and husband, Ramos of NM, Joanne Graham and husband, Harold of CA; brother, Raymond and wife, Epie Villanueva of NM; sister in-law, Julia Villanueva of NM; many nieces and nephews. Antonio was preceded in death by son, Jeff Villanueva; sisters, Bertha Candelaria and Pelagia Villanueva; brother, Manuel Villanueva. Antonio served in the U.S. Navy, belonged to the United Food Commercial Workers International Local #1564 and was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Honoring Antonio's request cremation has taken place and a private committal service will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitzgerald & Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE.


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