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Obituary for Apodaca


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 20, 2001

Mr. Benjamin B. (Ben) Apodaca, 77, a resident of Seboyeta, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on June 18, 2001. Mr. Apodaca is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Mrs. Fela Apodaca. He is also survived by two daughters, Elisa Apodaca and Cora Trujillo and husband, Roger; three grandchildren, Matthew Trujillo and wife, Stephanie, Heather Trujillo and fiancee, Armando Marquez and Corey Trujillo; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Trujillo and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Apodaca was a member of the Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the family home in Seboyeta with viewing at the family home after 5:00. Deacon Bill, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Seboyeta, NM with final viewing at the church after 10:30 a.m. Father Lawrence Bernard, OFM, celebrant. Interment will follow at the Bibo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Dennis Armijo, Dennis Armijo Jr., Robert Armijo Jr., Reuben Gallegos, Abel Apodaca, Armando Marquez and Patrick Hughes. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of the arrangements.