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Dora A. Gonzales, lifelong resident of New Mexico, was born in Peralta, NM. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on February 8, 2008. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jose O. Gonzales. Dora is survived by her daughters, Dora Jean Gonzales, Judy and her husband Jim Reed, JoAnn "Patsy" and her husband Joe Vallejos; her sons, John and his wife Elisabeth Hoye, Jimmy and his wife Linda; grandchildren, Emma, Danielle and James Gonzales, Joseph, Jeremy, JoAnna and Jack Anaya, Jillian and Jason Vargas, John Paul Vallejos, Jamie and Jade Reed; ten great-grandchildren; her two sisters, Cecilia Estvanko and Dorella Martinez; her brother, Alberto Toledo; sister-in-law, Mary and her husband Beltran Griego; as well as her extended community family and her special friend, Jose Aguilar. Our beloved mother, nani, sister, auntie and friend, Dora was a loving person who spent a lifetime caring for others as a surgical and delivery nurse as well as performing volunteer work at her beloved North Valley Senior Center, where she lived for the themed dances. She will be missed and remembered most for her passion for dancing and spending time with her family. Services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church, 4th and Mildred NW. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Therese. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th Street NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
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