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Joseph (Joe) Tabet, 87, a resident of Belen, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 6, 1999. Joe was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church where he served as an Usher for many years. He received an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Paul the VI on February 17, 1974. Joe and his wife, Lily were the first Padrinos of the new Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. He was an active member of the third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joe was a well known New Mexico businessman and was president of Tabet Lumber Co., Inc. for many years. He loved and lived life to the fullest. His family was always the center of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Onesima Tabet; one granddaughter, Cathy Sanchez; and one grandson, Kevin Tabet; three brothers, Miguel Tabet, Benny Tabet and Frank Tabet, Sr.; and one sister, Clarita Tabet. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lily of the family home in Belen; eight children, Dolores Schiess and husband, Eugene of Albuquerque, Fidel and wife, Rosie of Belen, Herman and wife, Betty of Belen, Wilfred of Albuquerque, Gloria Ortiz and Ruben Sais of Los Lunas, Lorena Sanchez and husband, Gilbert of Albuquerque, Richard and wife, Sue of Belen, and Thomas and wife, Elena of Albuquerque. Joe is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carlos and Pete Tabet; two sisters, Mary Sanchez and Clara Sanchez. His sisters-in-law, Kathrine Lopez and Conception Sanchez; and many loving nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church with interment following in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Mary's School, 101 N. 10th St., Belen, NM 87002. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main, Belen.
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