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Obituary for PLACENCIO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday December 31, 2010

Sara Chavez Placencio went to be with Her Lord Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Albuquerque at the age of 80. Sara Placencio was born and raised in Albuquerque. Sara was a longtime parishioner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a Secular Fanciscan and an active member for many years. She had a great devotion for her Lord and her best friend the Blessed Mother. Sara prayed daily up to the end of her life and was heard often singing songs to the Lord. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Albert L. Placencio; father Pedro Chavez; mother Concepcion Chavez; sisters, Rosie Martinez, Belen Larribas, Reyitas Sanchez and Rita Ochoa; sons, Chris Placencio, Raul Morales, Abraham Morales; grandson Frank Fair III; and great-grandson Cyrus Placencio; She is survived by children, Albert O. Placencio Jr. and wife, Roberta, Jack O. Placencio, Rose Madrid and husband, Arturo, Pete Placencio, Jacinto Placencio and wife Lola, Abraham Placencio, and Sarah "Sister" Placencio; She had 24 grandchildren: Angela, Catalina, Veronica, Victoria, Albert III, Roseanne, Matthew, Monique, Christina, Junelle, Jacob, Pete, Shirae, Joshua, Janessa, Melissa, Aaron, Breana, Samantha, Francisco, Carlos, Gabriel, Angelica and Robert Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Crecencia Dominguez and Lucy Geist; and 36 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews , nieces and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Placencio will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. The Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Dec. 30, 2010 at Salazar and Sons. The Mass will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 619 Copper Ave. NW. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren Janessa, Melissa, Shirae, Joshua, Gabriel, Albert III and Aaron. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grand and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Premire Home Health Care and Hospice de La Luz. Donations can be sent to 1309 - 8th St. NW, 87102. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124


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