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Monica V. Velasquez 85, a life long resident of New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2008 at her residence in Albuquerque, NM with her loving family by her side. She was born May 23, 1923 to Florencio and Santana Vigil in Delia N.M. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Jose Trinidad "Anton Chico" Velasquez. Monica was a devout Catholic and life long member of St. Therese Catholic Church, and a member of the 7th St. Council and the G.I. Form. Monica is survived by her daughter Lizzie Vigil and husband, Meliton; her two sons, Mike Velasquez and wife, Mary, and Jerry Velasquez, all of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and the niece she raised, Isabel Conway of Santa Rosa, NM., as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granchildren. She is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Esmeralda Velasquez of La Loma, NM, Vitalia Salas of Albuquerque, NM and Beatrice Velasquez of Denver . CO., and one brother-in-law, David Velasquez and wife, Marylou, of Santa Rosa, NM. Monica also leaves behind many loving family and friends. Pallbearers will be Phillip Tapia, Chris Tapia, Jerry Matthew Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Patricio Esquibel and Anthony Garcia. Honoray Pallbearers will be Thomas Conway, Pete Esquibel, Jerry Perea and Lawrence Esquibel. Visitation will be held Monday, September 1, 2008 at the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary, Stover S.W., with Rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be Celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church, on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m., with interment following at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com
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