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Nick Mora, 86, a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dolores M. Mora; two sons, David N. Mora and wife Angie of San Jose, CA and Robert L. Mora and wife Rachel of Las Vegas, NV; five grandchildren, Nicky, Anthony and wife Mandi, Julian and wife Carley, Kristina and Catrina; three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Paige, and Danica; sister, Angelina Baldonado of Bernalillo; sister-in-law, Edwina M. Mora; and numerous other relatives and friends. Nick was preceded in death by two brothers, Remijo and Joe Mora; and sisters, Senovia Gabaldon, and Eloisa Herrera. He was born on August 22, 1922 in Bernalillo, NM to Federico and Teresita Garcia Mora. Nick joined the United States Army in 1940 and landed in Normandy and fought in six major battles throughout Europe, including Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge. Nick returned home with two Purple Hearts. Upon his return home, he married Dolores Montoya in 1947. Nick worked at the New Mexico Timber Company in Bernalillo before working at Kirtland Air Force Base as a security guard until his retirement in 1987. After retiring he enjoyed farming, ranching, and wine-making in Bernalillo. Nick was a member of the VFW, the Disabled American Veterans, and served as City Councilman in Bernalillo for several terms and Chairman of the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District for over 20 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo on Monday, November 17, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 10:00 a.m., also at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo followed by interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Father John McKenna and concelebrated by Father Bowman. Pallbearers will be Nicky Mora, Anthony Mora, Julian Mora, Alfonso Tenorio, Fred Mora, and Richard Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Navarro, Frank Gutierrez, Reuben Montoya, Joseph Mora, Leo Mora, Brian Muniz, Juan Lopez, Orlando Montoya, and Alfredo Mora. Please visit our online Guestbook for Nick at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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