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Gloria Rubio Lopez, age 84, our loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Gloria was born on April 26, 1924 to parents Pilar and Jesus Maria Rubio in Lordsburg, NM. As a teenager she was nicknamed "China Town Slugger" (during her baseball playing days) because she was a homerun hitter. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM's Barelas neighborhood and was well respected and loved by many neighborhood friends. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Her children include: Lupe Lopez-Mills, Ricardo Manuel Lopez (deceased), Gloria Romero and son-in-law Manny, Beatrice Lopez-Cubelos, Francisco Lopez (deceased), Chuck Lopez and daughter-in-law Cindy, and Ramona E. L. Gabaldon and son-in-law Herman, Sr. Her Grandchildren include: Michael Sierra, Marty Sierra, Margarette Martinez & husband Arturo, Paul Sierra and wife Christina, Jesse Hutchinson, Chuck Mason, Moses Mason, Angelica Sharp and husband John, Rudolfo Sanchez, Jr. (deceased), Hortencia "Shelley" Tissera and her husband Nilusha, Herman Gabaldon, Jr. and his wife Anita, Ashley C. Gabaldon, and Alexys R. Gabaldon. She is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Gloria's youngest daughter Ramona Gabaldon extends her deepest appreciation and gratitude to the owners of Singing Arrow Manor Assisted Living Facility, Clavice and Susan Arnold, and their staff members, Bertha Granados, Rose, and Ruth for their deep and continuous love and care they gave. You are forever in our hearts. Thank you Hospice De La Luz. A Catholic Memorial Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with a reception following at Barelas Community Center. Gloria will be laid to rest in Lordsburg, NM with a gravesite prayer given by her nephew Alfonso "Miller" Ornelas on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com
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