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Obituary for MASCARENAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 11, 2008

Joseph E. Mascarenas passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 6, 2008, after a long illness. He is survived by his children Charlotte Lopez, Joe, Anthony, Freddie Mascarenas and Pat Mascarenas and wife Wanda; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; his sister Virginia Jaramillo. Joseph will be greatly missed by his loving family. Joseph, a Bronze Star Medal recipient, served in the United States Armed Forces in World War II at the European African Middle Eastern Theater and was intensely patriotic all of his life. Joseph had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed gardening, building houses and playing solitaire, as well as attending the post dances. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Daniels Family Funeral Services - Garcia Mortuary, in the 8th Street Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., also at St. Anne with interment to follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Mascarenas, Jr., Anthony, Roland, Paul Garcia, Dominic Vigil and Armando Jaramillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrea Mascarenas and Anthony Garcia, Jr. Taps will be played by grandson; Patrick Mascarenas, Jr. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222