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Serafin Gomez, 96, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 4, 2010. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Andrellita; daughters, Frances Tafoya and husband Cecil, Cora Jaramillo and husband Robert, and Mary Aranda and husband Joseph, all of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Steve Tafoya and wife Vicky of Lakewood, CO, Ray Tafoya and wife Sheila of Aurora, CO, Daniel Jaramillo, Brenda Jaramillo, James Aranda, and Sharon Aranda, all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Leanne, Jamie, and Andrew Tafoya all of Lakewood, CO; brother, Ramon Gomez and wife Romanita of Albuquerque; sisters, Amadita Padilla and Claudina Anaya both of Albuquerque, and sister-in-law, Dolores Gomez of Bernalillo. He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Nestora Gomez; brothers, Jose Victorio, Juan Gomez, Simon Gomez, and Danny Gomez, and sisters, Socorita Gomez, Rafelita Chavez and Lillian Montoya. Serafin was born on September 3, 1913 in San Antonito, NM, one of 11 children. In 1935 he proudly worked for the Civilian Conservation Camps ( C.C. Camps ). He met Andrellita in 1935 and they were married February 15, 1937. Together they moved their young family to Albuquerque where he began working for the Santa Fe Railroad. He also worked for ACF Industries and then retired from Albuquerque Public Schools. Serafin loved baseball, gardening and singing. He was truly a family man affectionately called "Pa" by his grandchildren. Serafin will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas location, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 with rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Church ( Lomas & Tennessee) with burial following mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Please visit the online guestbook for Serafin at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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