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Obituary for MEDRANO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 11, 2006

Esther Medrano, age 92, passed away on Friday June 7, 2006, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born on March 27, 1914 to Moises and Senaida Lucero who preceded her in death. She married Tom Medrano Sr. on August 27, 1931 in Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Medrano Sr.; her son, Tom Medrano Jr.; her daughter, Amelia Quintana; grandchildren, Debbie Dominguez, Tim Garcia, Jason Arreola, Kenneth Medrano, David Medrano; and son-in-law, John Work. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Medrano and wife, Celia, Christine Garcia and husband, Waldo, Robert Medrano and wife, Marlene, Theresa Work, Mike Medrano and wife, Consuelo, Phillip Medrano and wife, Dorothy Sanchez; daughter-in-law, Mary Medrano; son-in-law, Ed Quintana; sister, Elvira Rael; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Santa Maria de La Paz. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: grandsons, Michael, Tom III, Larry, Steven Medrano, Andrew, and Danny Martinez. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service, 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505, 984-8600.