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Obituary for PAYAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 25, 2012

JESUS ANTONIO age 72 of Albuquerque, NM passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2012. Antonio was born on October 2, 1939 in Valle de Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico to Roberto and Agueda Payan. He was a skilled wrought iron artist who used his talents in various wrought iron products and designs and was a self-employed roofer for many years in Albuquerque. Surviving are his wife of 34 years Natividad; one son Roberto A. Payan; three daughters Maribel Smith and her husband Scott, Beatrice Munoz and her husband Ken and Cecilia Payan and her partner Tiffany Burkhart; five grandchildren Kenneth, Jesse, Kassandra, Adan and Antonio; one great-grandson Skyler; his brother Victor Payan and his wife Tomasa; sisters Guadalupe Payan, Amparo Waters and Aida Rodriguez; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Armando Rivera. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 3 to 7 pm at Salazar and Sons Mortuary followed by the recital of the Rosary at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:00am on Friday, July 27, 2012 from St. Ann's Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Parajito Cemetery. Please visit Antonio's online register book at: www.salazarandsonsmortuary.com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico (505) 247-4124


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