AUGUSTINE Age 76, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Carnuel, NM. Augustine will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He had a joy and passion for music. Augustine loved to play guitar, as well he played bass, saxophone, and trumpet. For numerous years our community will remember Augustine leading music in all of our local East Mountain Churches and playing music when anyone requested. He worked as a Bricklayer, and was a proud member of the Local Bricklayers Union for over 50 years. Above all, Augustine loved spending time with his family and all of his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Stella; mother, Tomasita Valdez; daughter, Yvonne Garcia; sisters, Vickie Bautista, and Lydia Garcia and brother, Silviano Garcia. He is survived his children, Vivian Salcido and husband Joe, Bessie Herrera and Sonny Maez, Jerry Herrera and wife Isabel and Sam Herrera; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Melisandro "Melly" Garcia, and wife Josie, and Eloy Garcia; numerous nephews; nieces and other family and friends who loved him and will miss him greatly. Services will be held at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Canyon de Carnuel Cemetery in Carnuel, NM. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. N.W., Abq., NM 87107. (505) 343-8008.
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