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Maria our beloved "Chata, Mama, Nana, Comadre" Funes, 82, was taken home to the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2010. She is survived by her children, Felix Funes and wife, Patsy, Michelle Gallegos and husband, Raymond, Maryann Baca, Tony Funes and wife, Alma, Julia Garcia and husband, Sam, Santiago Funes, Theresa Gomez and husband, Ernie, Clara Dixon and husband, Jim, Alice Sena and husband, Joe, Raymond Funes and fiancee, Rose, Angel Franco and husband, Louie, Eva Clark and husband, Mark, Monica Salazar and Crystal Funes; 42 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her brother, like her son, Armando "Chato" Ortiz and wife, Elvia; special sister-in-law, Margarita Ortiz; sisters, Lupe DeLaFuente and husband, Robert, Lucy Escobedo and husband, Perfecto and Beatrice Garcia; and many nieces and nephews. "Nana's" extended family included her wonderful Comadres and Compadres, her children's in-laws and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Jose Funes; son, Juan De La Cruz Funes; grandsons, Little Ray Gallegos and Simon Garcia; great-grandson, Matthew Jose Gallegos; parents, Dionicio and Luz Ortiz; brothers, Theodoro and Johnny Ortiz; and brother-in-law, Joe Garcia. Mama "Nana" will be remembered for the unconditional love she had for her family, the strength and courage she showed to us after the death of her loving husband Jose, as well as the many lessons she showed us up until her last breath. "Nana's" beautiful smile and her love for everyone she knew will never be forgotten. The family would like to thank the Vista Care Hospice team and especially Mama's wonderful nurse who she loved as one of her daughters, Karen Herring, and her prayer partner, Elena. A rosary will be recited Monday, June 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover St. SW. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Raymond Gallegos, Sam Garcia, Ernie Gomez, Jim Dixon, Joe Sena, Louie Franco, Mark Clark, Andres Salazar, and Louie Baca, Jr.; Honorary Pallbearers will be Patsy Funes and Alma Funes. Please visit our online guestbook for Maria at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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