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Aurelia L. Rey, 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 12, 2000 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Marcial; daughter, Anna Mae Geis and husband, Robert; son, Robert Rey and wife, Esther Pare all of Albuquerque; brother, Ernest Lucero and wife, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Fela Lucero, Susie Chacon, Theresa Valdez and husband, Lou; brothers-in-law, Louis E. Torres, John Rey, Joe Rey and wife, Virginia two grandsons, Stephen Geis and Mark Panlener and wife, Sylvia; four granddaughters, Robin chritter and husband, Bill, Gayle Geis-ODowd and husband, Daniel, Lea Willingham and husband, David and Cindy Panlener; four great-grandchildren, Amanda Schritter, Zac and Jade Panlener and Miranda ODowd. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Salome Lucero; sister, Beatrice Torres and brother, Frank Lucero. Aurelia was born on Thursday, November 21, 1919 and will be remembered for her amazing strength. She was a woman who willed herself to do what needed to be done, despite an illness that most certainly sapped most of her strength. Our thanks to her for keeping our ever-extending family together. She worked tirelessly every Christmas Eve to create a feast for her children, her brothers children and her sister's children so we would remain close as our families grew. Her many nieces and nephews returned that love by their many visits to see her. Dear Nana, even though you are gone, our memory of you will be with us forever. The family wishes to express its gratitude to the people who helped ease her pain during her final days, especially Angie Sandoval and her children, the hospice nurses, Pamela, Joanne and Bonnie and the staff of Valle Norte. A Rosary will be held on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Church, 5311 Phoenix, Ave. NE. A Mass will be held on Monday, October 16, 2000, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Church with Father Johnny Lee Chavez, celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE with Deacon Ruben Barela, reciting. Friends may visit on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be: Stephen Geis, Bill Schritter, Daniel ODowd, Mark Panlener, David Willingham, Michael Torres, Frank E. Lucero and Larry Joe Lucero. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Jeanette Sanchez, Patty Sisneros, Dee Dee Wilson, Jeanette Rey, Lisa Alford, Ramona Rey, Shari Lucero, Tammy Lucero, Kathy Barela, Jo Anne Buchmiller and Kelli Lucero. French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
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