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Julia Murphy, born March 25, 1906, died peacefully at home on December 18, 2010 with her granddaughter Kathy and Husband Leroy at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Bennie Murphy; and their daughter Isabel Martinez and husband Chris; and grandsons, Ricky and Chris "Sudsy". She is survived by great-grandchildren, Maria Victoria and Husband Chris Hawkins, Christina Griego, Benito Griego and wife Cynthia, an Maximiliano Martinez; great-great-grandchildren; Jocette, Ethan, Anna, Julia, David, Iliana and Damacio; three sisters, Clara, Annie and Mary Lucy. Julia was the oldest of 12 children. She was the second graduating class of St. Mary's in 1926. She participated in all sports, her favorite being basketball. After graduating she was a teacher at St. Mary's. She and Bennie enjoyed spending time with family and traveling. She was always a fan of football and in her later years enjoyed Bingo, playing slots at the casino and playing with her great-great grandchildren. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the San Felipe De Neri Catholic Church 10:00 a.m., located at 2005 Plaza NW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Services entrusted to: www.salazarandsons.com Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third Street SW 505-247-4124
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