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Obituary for APODACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 02, 2007

Celina Apodaca, 86, died peacefully at home, September 1, 2007. She is survived by her husband Esequiel Apodaca; children Luis Richard Apodaca, and wife Lois, Tomas Apodaca and wife Christine; Mary Archuleta and husband Bobby, Frank Apodaca and wife Pam, Rita Perea and husband Felipe, Steve Apodaca and wife Bernice, Laura Hake and husband Lew, Ramona Apodaca and husband John Owen, Joe Apodaca and wife Lissa, and Phillip Apodaca and wife Yvette; 37 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and brother Louis Mora. Celina lived a full life, celebrating it with her large family. Celina was known for her great love of children and her kind acts towards others. She grew up in Escobosa, NM where she met and married her loving husband of 66 years. They moved to Albuquerque to raise their family. She was greatly loved and admired by her children and will be greatly missed. She was a strong presence in the lives of those she touched. All Services for Celina are pending and are to be announced. Pallbearers will be Daniel Apodaca, Leonard Apodaca, Philippe Perea, Ryan Apodaca, Nick Apodaca, and Dominic Cordova. In Lieu of Flowers the family requests that donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124