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Mr. Arsenio CdeBaca, 75, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2001 with his beloved family by his side. Mr. CdeBaca is survived by his cherished wife of more than 49 years, Carmen; four sons, Larry CdeBaca and wife, Amy, Anthony CdeBaca and wife, Melody, Michael CdeBaca and wife Ingrid and Gene CdeBaca and partner, David; four grandchildren, Jeff, Anthony, Taylor and Ashley; four step-grandchildren, Elyse, Kate, Betsey and Nick; great-grandson, Dakota; step-great-grandson, Omar; brother, Leroy CdeBaca and wife Anne; sister, Marie CdeBaca; brother-in-law, Max O.Trujillo; sister-in-law, Patsy Roybal; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NM, Mr. CdeBaca was preceded in death by his father, Arsenio V. CdeBaca; and mother, Lucy Guerin CdeBaca. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. After completing active duty, he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and the National Guard. He graduated from New Mexico State University in 1958 where he was a member of the Engineering Cooperative Education program working at White Sands Missile Range, and received his degree in Electronic Engineering. Following graduation he continued to work for White Sands Missile Range, and his family made Las Cruces their home. In 1961, he took a position with New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM where he was an instructor for the School of Technical Electronics. The following year he moved his family to Albuquerque to work for Kirtland Special Weapons Center, where he retired in 1981. During retirement, he enjoyed golfing with his lifelong friends and traveling with his wife. He was a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church in Albuquerque and a member of American Legion Post #13. Memorial rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 p.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, 12:30 p.m., at Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum Chapel, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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