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Emma Carrejo Jiron, 74, of Albuquerque entered into the Lord's presence on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Emma was born in Sand Flat, NM on February 5, 1928 and raised at the Queen's Head Ranch in Apache Creek, NM. She was a daughter of Ambrosio Carrejo and Piedad Trujillo Carrejo. She worked at the Apache Creek store while attending and graduating from Reserve High School. In 1946, she married Bernabel Jiron. They were lovingly married for 28 years and together had four children. Emma was a faithful servant of the Lord and very devoted to church fellowship. She was active in the Holy Ghost Parish, Word of Faith Church, Church on the Rock and the Eastgate Four Square Church. She also enjoyed watching Lobo basketball games and her children's and grandchildren's participation in school sports. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Bernabel Jiron; brothers, Matias Anaya, Joe Carrejo and Billy Carrejo; sisters, Helen Sanchez, Lola Romero and Priscilla Carrejo. She is survived by her four children, Robert Jiron and wife, Judy of Socorro, Nellie Kane and husband, Jim of Albuquerque, Anthony Jiron and wife, Colleen of Boulder, CO and Leslie Jiron of Albuquerque; sisters, Josie Dietz of Safford, AZ and Nellie Carman of Albuquerque; five grandchildren, Krishna Jiron of Los Lunas, Michelle Jiron of Oakland, CA, Krystle Kane, Josh Jiron and Austin Kane all of Albuquerque; and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was also especially close to and survived by two sisters-in-law, Carlota Jiron and Paulita Carrejo and family friend, Heather Hintze. A Memorial Service will be held at the Exalted Jesus Fellowship, 436 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the Four Hills Club House, 12300 Piru SE. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Eastgate Four Square Church or the Exalted Jesus Fellowship. With love, we commend her soul into His hands.
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