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Obituary for Pino


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday July 05, 2002

John M. Pino, Jr. age 102, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was welcomed into the arms of the Lord our Savior, Tuesday, July 2, 2002. Mr. Pino was born in Paguate, NM and was a resident of Paraje/Casa Blanca; he retired from the Santa Fe Railroad. Mr. Pino was a nationally recognized Senior Olympian and honored as a 2002 Olympic Torchbearer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Pino; a son, Albert Pino; a daughter, K-Rose Pino; and a grandson, Shawn Little. Mr. Pino is survived by his loving children, Willie Pino and wife Betty, Chester Pino, Edith Atencio and husband Thomas, Vivian Little and husband Gene, Mary, Patricia and Pauline Pino; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Josephita Cheromiah, Leonard Pino, Pedro Pino, Olinda Mondragon, Joseph Aragon, Denny Sice and wife Edith, Ruth Garcia, and Edna Chavez; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Pino will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary. A rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7:00 p.m at the family home in Laguna Pueblo. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Laguna Pueblo. Interment will follow at the Paraje Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jon-Michael Pino, Neil Little, Thomas John Atencio, Jeffrey Atencio, Chester Pino, Jr., Gene Little, Thomas Atencio, Alley David, Chester Pino, Sr., George Little,Jr., and Willie Pino. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW.