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Obituary for Besse


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday April 09, 1999

Pete L. Besse, 69, a resident of Albuquerque for one year, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lupe Besse of Albuquerque; daughter, Sandra MacNeil and husband, Alan of Rota, Spain; son, Martin Besse of Modesto, CA; stepsons, Robert Vargas and wife, Judy of Los Angeles, CA, and Edward Zapata and wife, Eleanor of San Diego, CA; stepdaughter, Rita Antiveros and husband, Marcos of Liberal, KS; 14 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Medina and husband, Marcelo of Lamar, CO; and brothers, Louis Besse and wife, Marcella, and Wilfrido Besse and wife, Maria, all of Albuquerque. Mr. Besse was preceded in death by his sisters, Julia Fernandez and Fabiola Besse; and brothers, Pat Besse and Eduardo Besse. He enjoyed traveling and gardening. Memorial services will be held Friday, 6:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Mario Parga officiating. Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Deacon Bob Lewis reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at San Jose Catholic Church, Anton Chico, NM, with Father Patrick F. Duffy, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dilia, NM. Pallbearers will be Louis Besse, Wilfrido Besse, Louis Arthur Besse, John Besse, Edward Besse and Daniel Besse. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Besse, Nachie Besse and Maguin Besse. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc. - NM Affiliate, 6301 Forest Hills Dr. NE, 87110. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.