SOPHIA "SOPHIE" M. Age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend completed her journey on this earth and entered into eternal life with the Lord, Sunday, August 26, 2012 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bernalillo on September 17, 1922. Sophie was a life long resident of Bernalillo and is where she lovingly raised her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony A. Chavez; daughter-in-law, Rosalita Chavez; brother, Randy Hurtado; sister, Dolores Hurtado and her parents. Sophie is survived by her loving children, Ruth Lopez and husband Richard, Mildred and Errol Chavez; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Viola Garcia, Josephine Bernal and husband Jesse; five godchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Chavez; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. A visitation will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM, Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm followed by a reciting of the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will also be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:00 am; Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:15 pm. Pallbearers are Eddie DeLara, George Gabaldon, Santiago Montoya, Richard Lopez, Mark A. Lopez and Antoinette Garcia. Honorary pallbearers are Bruce Gibson, Justin Sisneros, Benito Mirabal, Joey Garcia, Joel Archuleta, Joseph Hurtado and Robert Bernal. Sophie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Tonni Steen, Erlinda Wiggins, Bernadette Chavez, Maria Vasquez, Bruce Gibson and all the nurses and support staff at Heartland Hospice. Your care, support, and kindness will forever be remembered. To view information or to leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
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