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Reycita C. Jiron, a resident of Isleta Pueblo and a member of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2008. She is survived by daughters, Mary Ethel Trujillo and husband, Glenn; Elizabeth Johnson and husband, Wilbert (dec.); Mary Evelyn Belgarde and husband, Richard LoRe; her daughter in law, Gundi Jiron; her grandson/son, Daniel J. Lucero; two sisters, Geronima Montoya and Ramoncita Sandoval; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Charles Jiron; her son, Charles Edwin (Eddie) Jiron; and grandson, Mark Allen Jiron. She was devoted to the canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekawitha and was a life long member of the National Tekawitha Organization. Mrs. Jiron was a lifelong educator, dedicated to working with Native American students at the Santa Fe Indian and Albuquerque Indian Schools. Services will be held at the St. Augustine Church in Isleta Pueblo on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, with visitation from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Isleta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Isleta Pueblo Kateri Circle, c/o Pat Jojola, P.O. Box 37, Isleta, NM 87022. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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