Half

Obituary for HERRERA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday April 27, 2008

Emilia L. 94, beloved mother, grandmother, Great-Grandmother, aunt, friend passed away Thursday, April 24,2008. Emilia was born March 22, 1914 in Manzano, N. M. Emilia was preceded in death by her husband Teodoro. They were married for 63 years. Emilia loved music. She belonged to the Sacred Heart league, a Communion Administer, Lector, and volunteered in the political arena. She belonged to the dancing club, and the kitchen band. Emilia is survived by her three children Abdon Herrera and wife Judy, Pablo Herrera and wife Viola, and Cristila Chavez and husband Larry. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren, eighteen great-great grandchildren, as well as by her nieces Amelia Chavez, Mary Sanchez and Margaret Lovato and nephew Juan Lopez and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Daniels Family Funeral Service, Garcia Chapel. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7 PM at the San Jose Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 AM at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steven, Leonard, David and Mark Herrera, Christopher and Teddy Sisneros. Honorary Pallbearers, Justin Herrera, Johnny Sisneros, Mike Lovato and Josh Sisneros. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com