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Pauline Garcia of one of the first and last pioneer families of Old Town, Albuquerque, went in to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 19, 2004. Pauline was the most loving, giving, and caring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a beautiful, elegant lady who carried herself with class and dignity every day of her life. She was proud of her loving family who looked to her as the matriarch of the family. Her manner of living was evidence of her deep faith in the Lord. She began everyday with praise and prayers. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Nick J. Garcia; her daughter, Patty Garcia; granddaughter, Anjanette Garcia; her mother, Petra Lucero; and her brother, Manuel Lucero. She is survived by her loving and adoring family, two sons, Nick L. Garcia and wife, Maria, Antonio Garcia; daughter, Anita Casale and husband, Tony, all of Albuquerque; one sister, Genevieve Archibeque and husband, Ernest; one brother, Joe G. Lucero and wife, Dora of San Diego, CA; her very special and loved grandchildren who she raised as her own son and daughter, Shawn Mondragon and wife, Darlene and Nicole Mondragon; grandchildren, Lorenzo, Mary Jude, Rachel, and Nicholas Garcia, Briana, Adriana, and Jared Garcia, Alanna and Giannico Casale; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Rosary will be recited, Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 11:00 a.m., at San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Church St. NW with MNSG Leo Lucero, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Nick L. Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Shawn Mondragon, Lorenzo Garcia, Nicholas Garcia and Tony Casale. Honorary pallbearer will be Giannico Casale. We love you with all our hearts and we will miss you always, but we will carry you in our hearts everyday of our lives, and we look with joyous expectation until we are once again reunited in heaven with you, our precious mother. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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