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Obituary for Barela


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 31, 2002

Frank R. Barela, 50, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died Sunday, July 28, 2002. He is survived by his lifelong love, Debbie Black of Albuquerque; daughter, Antoinette Barela of Albuquerque; son, Marcus A. Barela of Albuquerque; stepchildren, Azalea Black of Albuquerque and Brittney Black of Albuquerque; brother, Jacob Barela, Jr. and wife, Lucy Encee of Albuquerque; sisters, Pauline Marquez and husband, David ofAlbuquerque, Dolores Kaehr and husband, Ronald W. of Albuquerque; brother, Ronald R. Barela of Albuquerque; and numerous nieces and nephews who looked up to him and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Tomasita Barela. Frank was a member of The Rotary Club, Elks Club, NM Restaurant Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and, Honorary Commander of Kirtland Air Force Base. He was a longtime business owner of Los Cuates Restaurant. Frank was known for his generous heart and boisterous laugh. Frank always helped those in need. He will be greatly missed. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July 31, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass will be celebrated Thursday, August 1, 2002, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be James MacMillan, Sean Buehler, Matthew Taylor, Chris Marquez, Douglas House, and Johnny Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Pecos, Joshua Barela, Gene Barnhouse, James Widland, David Marquez, and Ronald W. Kaehr. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Wednesday, July 31, 2002, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements by French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE.