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Sofia V. Mireles, 86, Born March 16,1918 was a lifelong native resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico and passed away May 10, 2004 in her home. Her husband of 47 years, Guadalupe C. Mireles precedes her in death. She is survived by her son Herman Mireles and Precilla Rosales; grandchildren Gilbert Mireles, Sophia Denice, Paul A. Rosales of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Edward A. Rosales of New York, New York. Her Great grandchildren include Precilla J Marshall and Christian X. Rosales. Many nieces and nephews survive her. Mrs. Mireles was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was there for all of those in her life. She was also director of the children's choir in which all her grandchildren participated. She would help the parish by donating her time to drive school buses for the parish and substitute instructor for Catechism classes occasionally. In 1959-60 Guadalupe and Sofia Mireles were mayordomos for San Clemente. Mrs. Mireles served with Father Gene in the Alter Society for five years and promoted the sacred heart league from 1977-82. After directing the choir, in 1984 she turned over the San Clemente Choir to Salomon and Marie Marquez. She was a dedicated active member of San Clemente Parish for over thirty-eight years. She battled with breast cancer for twenty-eight years and was not able to attend mass after the passing of her husband. Lung Cancer finally took hold and her family was there to help forever. Special thanks to her favorite Nephew and wife Albert and Becky Luna for all the help they provided as well as support. A Mass will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at San Clemente Church at 9:00 a.m. Honorable Pallbearer Albert Luna will lead Pallbearers Paul Rosales, Gilbert Mireles, Maryann Romero, Raymond Lucero, Precilla Rosales, and Tate Zeniceros.
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