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Mrs. Emelia (Emma) Jean Sanchez-Cervantes, 96, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque passesd away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 9:40 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cervantes is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John M. Cervantes; her grandson, Alonzo A. Cervantes; three brothers; and five sisters. Mrs. Cervantes is survived by one sister, Ramona Boyd of Florida; three sons and their wives, John and Susie, Alonzo and Sharon, Ronald and Joyce; 11 grandchildren, Denine Mares, Rhonda Cervantes, Tierza Rodriguez, Ron Cervantes, Leona Mirabal, Chris, Craig and Carlos Cervantes, Theresa Wheat, John and Thomas Cervantes; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mrs. Cervantes was a retired government employee. In her younger years, she was very active in her community, her church (San Felipe de Neri), city politics, the former St. Anthony's Orphanage, and preserving the history of Albuquerque. Mrs. Cerevantes led a full and enriching life using her God given gift of service to help her family, friends and those less fortunate. Viewing for Mrs. Cervantes will be Thursday evening after 6:30 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Mrs. Martha Herrera. Final viewing will be Friday morning in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza NW by Rev. Msgr. Leo Lucero. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Cervantes, Craig Cervantes, Carlos Cervantes, Ron Cervantes, John Cervantes and Thomas Cervantes. Honorary will be Johnny Sedillo and John David Sedillo. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.
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