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Obituary for HERRERA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday June 25, 2004

Phillip J. Herrera, Jr., 20, a resident of Albuquerque, died on Monday, June 21, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Claudine and Phillip J. Herrera Sr. of Albuquerque; sister, Vanessa Herrera of Albuquerque; brother, Zachary Herrera of Albuquerque; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Virginia Archuleta of Albuquerque and paternal grandmother, Clorinda (Cora) Herrera of Albuquerque. Phillip is also survived by many cousins and other family members; many friends; and his girlfriend, Amber Minssen. He was a member of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. Phillip graduated from Cibola High School in 2001 and was attending TVI; he had a desire to work for the fire department. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball and hanging out with his friends. Rosary will be recited on Friday June 25, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW with Father Daniel Balizan, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be Isaac Benavidez, Martin (Tino) Herrera, Eric Diaz, Derek Abrahms, Eric Smith and Paul Mora. Honorary pallbearers will be Renee Sanchez, Tim Lonz, Ben Watts, Sam Watts, Keyon Lynch and Kiyon Lynch. Friends and family may visit French Mortuary - Westside Chapel on Friday, June 25, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300