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Obituary for Blea


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 25, 2000

M. Christina Blea, 38, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 21, 2000. Christina was born in Albuquerque and was residing in El Paso, TX. She is survived by her loving husband, Tony Blea of the family home in El Paso, TX; two sons, Nathian and Joshua Sanchez, both of El Paso, TX. Also surviving are her mother, Elsie Garcia; two sisters, Debbie Garcia and fiance, Gary Francis O'Bryan and Linda A. Sanchez and husband, Tim; two brothers, Michael J. Garcia and Zenon Garcia Jr. and wife, Jeanette; maternal grandmother, Rose Rael of Albuquerque; paternal grandparents, Tefilio and Adelia Garcia, all of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Visitations will be Wednesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1818 Coal Pl. SE. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also at the church, with Fr. Bob Chabot as Celebrant. Casket bearers will be Gary Francis O'Bryan, Michael Garcia, Jake Mirabal, Tim Sanchez, Matt Blea and Jeff Blea. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW, 243-5222.