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Mrs. Amelia Gandara, 75, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord on August 30, 2004. Mrs. Gandara is the beloved wife to Mr. Luis Gandara, married for 56 years. She is also survived by her children, Alice Cortez and husband, Anthony, Louis Gandara and wife, Georgeanna, Rose Montoya and husband, John; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Louie Sainz, Joe Sainz and wife, Gloria; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Gandara was a joyful person who loved life, especially her family. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed music and dancing. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Mrs. Gandara was a member of the Catholic Church. A visitation for Mrs. Gandara will be Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Josephs Drive NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Rose Montoya. A final visitation will be Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m by Father Frank Prieto. Interment will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, 700 Yale SE. Pallbearers will be Matthew Cortez, Gabriel Cortez, Carlos Montoya, Patrick Cortez, Gilbert Gutierrez, and Jerome Gutierrez. Honorary pallbearers will be Gilbert Cortez, and Jesus Gandara. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Rd SW 24307861
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