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Mr. George A. Gilliam Sr., 76, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on May 22, 2000. Mr. Gilliam was the beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Andrea Gilliam. He is also survived by his four daughters, Cathy Sanchez and husband, Levi, Dorothy Sanchez, Carmen Contreras and husband, Elfie and Ramona Aragon and husband, Richard; three sons, George Gilliam Jr., John Gilliam and wife, Laura and Fred Gilliam and wife, Laura; a son-in-law, Robert Romero; 13 grandchildren, Levi Jr., Brian Sanchez, Joe and Ray Segura, Stephanie and Jessica Sanchez, Michelle Lujan, David Gilliam, Michael and Alicia Gilliam, Andrea Contreras, Carlos and Amanda Aragon; five great-grandchildren, Zebadiah, Mariah, Devin, Rachel and Joshua; a very special, lifelong friend, Tino Carrillo; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Gilliam was the last survivor of five children of his parents, Fred and Lotita Gilliam who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Vangie Romero in March of 1998; and his son-in-law, Steven Sanchez in May of 1999; his parents; three brothers; and one sister. He was the last surviving member of his family. Mr. Gilliam was a member of the Catholic Church. He was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Euchartistic Minister, and a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #49. George was more than a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man who personified benevolence and a blue-collar work ethic. He was a man who drew strength from and provided inspiration for his family. He will be greatly missed. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening, 7:00 p.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 300 Mildred NW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Mercy Villarael, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church with visitation at the church after 9:30 a.m. Father John Plans, Celebrant, Con-Celebrant Deacon Mercy Villarael. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Segura, Ray Segura, David Gilliam, Levi Sanchez Jr., Brian Sanchez, Carlos Aragon and Michael Gilliam. Honorary will be Stephanie Sanchez, Jessica Sanchez, Michelle Lujan, Andrea Contreras, Amanda Aragon and Alicia Gilliam. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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