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Raymond Gonzales, a resident of Corrales, passed away after a short Illness surrounded by his loving wife Bernadine and family on Aug. 17, 2000. Born in Gamerco, NM on September 5, 1932. He was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas; his parents, Jose and Brijida Gonzales; a sister, Mary Romero; a brother, Tony Franco. Raymond is survived by his wife, Bernadine Gonzales; step-sons, Mark and wife, Tina, Matthew, Gary Chavez, all of Albuquerque, John and wife, Marcia Chavez of Corrales; step-daughters, Bernadette and Mark Lingford of Albuquerque, Madeline and husband, Herman Duran of Rio Rancho; his sons, Edward, David and wife, Genevieve, Danny and wife, Norma Gonzales of Gallup; one daughter, Patricia and husband, Nashi of Florida; ten grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Bernadine Chavez. He is also survived by step-sons, Mickael and Robert Sekiya and step-daughters, Rachel Mondragon and Charlene Sekaya. He is also survived by his sisters, Carmen Franco, Jessie Cota, both of California, Aurora Espinosa, Ermina Santiago, Loretta Torres, all of Gallup, Lupe Mernell and husband, Bill of Arizona; brothers, Pete Franco of Utah, Ruben Gonzales of Gallup. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Robert and wife, Della, Patricio and wife, Susan, David and wife, Viola Chavez, and Roland Soto; sisters-in-law, Precilla Torres, and Bessie Chavez, all of Albuquerque, also many, many nieces, nephews and friends. Raymond retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs after 30 years, also from the City of Albuquerque, Public Works Division. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Iowa, and was a member of the American Legion, Post 69 in Alameda. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday afternoon, 1:00 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, with a reception following at the church hall. Honorary pallbearers will be his step-sons, Mark, Matthew, Gary and John Chavez, also step-sons, Michael and Robert Sekiya and grandsons, Rodney and David Chavez. Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th St. NW, Gary F. Santillanes C.F.S.P.
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