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Obituary for ATENCIO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday March 23, 2010

Phillip Ernest Atencio, Sr. went to be with our Lord on March 20, 2010. He was born on May 26, 1935 and was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque and a life member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Ofelia Atencio; his brothers, Fred Jr., Orlando, Jesus, Santa Cruz, Gene and John; his daughter, Marie; and great-grandson, Isaac. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Justine Atencio; his children, Phillip Jr., Geri and husband, David Sockolasky, Sharon and husband, Morris Carrillo, Harold Hall, Jane and husband, Alfonso Manzanares, John and Nancy Hall, Mark Hall, and Weldon and Carla Hall; his sisters, Grace Silva and Sister Teresa Atencio; a total of 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Phillip retired from the City of Albuquerque after 35 years of service. Visitation for Mr. Atencio will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Salazar & Sons Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Church where the Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Freddie Silva, Kirk Sockolasky, Joe Atencio, Warren Wild, Jason Brown, and John Manzanares. Honorary pallbearers will be Mori Carrillo, David Hall, Chris Hall and Matthew Hall. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124


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