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Porfirio "Al" Alderete, age 81, of Albuquerque for the past 36 years, passed away on March 21, 2010. Mr. Alderete retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of honorable service. After his retirement, he worked as with Motorola and was an officer for the IRS for fifteen years before opening his own tax service, continuing for another fifteen years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed donuts, reading, bowling, playing poker, watching movies, The Chicago Bears, L.A. Lakers. He was a Duke City Marathon runner. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebeca (nee Sanchez); children, Frank Alderete (Jessica Thompson), Alan Alderete (Christine Hensley), Cynthia Shoemaker (Adrian Mensay) and Brenda C. and Walter Titcomb; grandchildren, Alicia, Alan (Amanda Albright), Jenna, Brittany, Scott II and Jonathan and great grandchildren, Abel Porfirio, Hailey and David II. He is also survived by his brother, Tacho Alderete; and sisters, Vicki Coronado and Eulogia (David) Cervantes. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sammy Alderete; and sister Mamie Coronado. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Church of the Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. Family will receive friends from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2010 with a Rosary service to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Chapel, Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions are suggested in Mr. Alderete's name to the charity of your choice. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Porfirio's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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