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Obituary for BLEA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 14, 2004

Ben L. Blea beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away March 6, 2004 in Sun City, AZ. He is survived by two brothers, Lalo Blea and Tito Blea; one sister, Frances Sandoval; six daughters, Janet Montoya, Patsy Blea, Jane Blea, Helen Blea, Linda Lopez, Avelina Quintana; one son, Steve Blea; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ben loved hunting, fishing and horse racing. He retired from Wellborn Paint Co. after 42 years as a lab tech. Memorial services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, March 15, 2004 at 10:30 a.m., 619 Copper Ave. NW. A reception will be held for friends and family after the Mass at 1813 Corte Florentino SW.