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Obituary for Purcella


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday September 01, 2000

Henry Purcella, age 47, of Loveland, died Tuesday, August 29 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. A Mass in celebration of his life will be held Saturday, September 2, 11:00 a.m., at Saint John's Catholic Church, 1730 West 12th in Loveland, Colorado. Henry Purcella was born October 26, 1952 in Albuquerque, where he spent most of his life until three years ago when he moved to Loveland, Colorado. He worked as a cook at Stuffy's Restaurant, and at Wendy's as a crew manager and with the catering service. He also worked at Shock's Ace Hardware Store in Gardena, California. He was a bingo enthusiast and loved gardening, yard work, and his rose bushes. He is survived by his life partner, Steve Narbaez; seven brothers, Rudy Purcella, Larry, James, Emilio and Pete Pedroncelli of Albuquerque, and Alfred and Leonard Pedroncelli of Loveland, CO; and two sisters, Isola Aguilar of Loveland and Veronica Pedroncelli of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Pedroncelli; and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorial donations may be made to N.C.A.P.