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Tomasita G. Barela, 92, passed away February 23, 1999. She was born and raised in San Marcial, NM. Mrs. Barela was employed as a bookkeeper with United Furniture Company on Second Street for almost 30 years; was active as a Democratic Party member; and in church societies such as the Sacred Heart League. Tomasita Barela's character and home was the family nucleus linchpin that inspired strength, stability, loyalty and faith for her progeny. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Mares and husband, Bill, Joseph Barela and wife, Sadie, Albert Barela of San Jose, CA; her grandchildren, Gary and Michael Mares, John and Lawrence Barela, Michelle Boland, Gina Cappello, Joanna Hamman of Albuquerque, and Janelle Howe of Denver, CO; 11 great-grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of Vicente G. Barela; longtime Santa Fe Railroad employee, who in 1991 preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death recently by her cherished younger sister, Carmen Sprunger of Albuquerque. Mrs. Barela's family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of the Paloma Blanca Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she last resided, and also to Pamela Lieurance, Jill Freitas and the other Vista Care Family Hospice members for the care and compassion that was lovingly provided during her last year of life. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., at the Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, located at 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be Gary Mares, Michael Mares, John Barela, Lawrence Barela, Sam Mares and Daniel Cappello. Arrangements by the Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd St. SW.
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