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Manuel Apodaca Sr., 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on May 11, 2008. Mr. Apodaca is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Margie; his children, Manuel Dominic Apodaca Jr. and wife, Mary Lou, Evelyn Garley and husband, Dennis, Steven M. (Toni Annette) Apodaca; four grandchildren, Denise Ruiz and husband, Leonard, Raquel Esser and husband, Lance, Brian Garley and wife, Alicia, Tammy Lynn Apodaca; four great-grandchildren, Logan Esser, Tanner Esser, Tyler Ruiz, Leia Ruiz; nephews, Morris Acuna and Ernest Acuna; several extended family members and friends. Mr. Apodaca was preceded in death by his daughter in law, Toni Annette Apodaca. Mr. Apodaca was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during W.W. II, a member of the American Legion Post 100, life member of D.A.V., was retired from Kirtland Air Force Base Commissary and was involved with San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church. Mr. Apodaca was very proud to have brought, Boy Scout Troop #1 back to Albuquerque, he was a Scout Master and a Golden Gloves Contender. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 14, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, 2005 Plaza Rd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Tom Perez. Final visitation will be Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. by Father Anthony Bolman. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National at 11:30 a.m. with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Manuel Apodaca Jr., Steven M. Apodaca, Dennis Garley, Brian Garley, Leonard Ruiz and Lance Esser. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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