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Obituary for Herrera


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 09, 2002

Mr. Mariano Herrera Jr., 84, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on April 5, 2002. Mr. Herrera is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Reyna Herrera; four daughters, Clara Galloway and husband, Cedric, Irene Blea and husband, John, Senaida Charley and husband, Tom, Donna Marsico and husband, Steve; three sons, Puliidor (Puli) Herrera, Chris (Cristobal) Herrera and wife, Arlene, Fred Herrera and wife, Yolanda; his sister, Caroline Herrera; two brothers, Eloy Herrera and wife, Lina, Ramon Herrera and wife Grace; twenty five grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Herrera was preceded in death by his parents, Mariano and Quirina Herrerra, his brothers, Jose, Nestor and Avelino Herrera; his sister, Lucinda Baca. Mr. Herrera was a member of the Catholic Church, International Association of Machinists at G.E./A.C.F. A Rosary was recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church by Mr. Ruben Gomez. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sid Galloway, Vincent Blea, Brian Romero, Eric Herrera, Ross Ballantyne and Stephen Marsico. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Romero, John Ross Ballantyne, Melissa Marufu and Steve Herrera. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.