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Obituary for ABEYTA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday January 11, 2008

Gregorio "Greg" A. Abeyta, born June 6, 1918 in Abeytas, NM, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Greg is survived by his sons, Michael and Luis and his wife, Cyndie Abeyta; grandchildren, Francisco, Angela and Maria Abeyta; great-granddaughter, Audriana Wright; brother, Salomon Abeyta and wife, Doris; sister, Petrita Barela and husband, Mike; sister-in-law, Louisa Abeyta; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia; son, Ronnie Abeyta; his parents, Andres and Ursula Abeyta; siblings, Bersabe Abeyta, Juan Abeyta, Catalina Salas, Monico Abeyta, and Antonio Abeyta. Greg began his career with the CC Camps and later served as a U.S. Merchant Marine. After his career with the Merchant Marines he worked at Sandia National Labs as a Field Test Engineer until retirement. Greg and Sylvia lived in Peralta for 16 years before moving to Albuquerque in 1978. Greg was very active with the Catholic Church, where served as a lector and music minister. Visitation will be Sunday, January 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary which will be recited at 3:00 p.m. at French Mortuary Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. Mass of the Resurrection will be Monday, January 14, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Claremont and Vermont Streets. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Barela, Jerry Abeyta, Andrew Salas, David Baumann, Richard Lucero, Albert Lucero, Edward Gonzales, Brian Hoden. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 505.275.3500 www.frenchmortuary.com