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Silas Vialquin "Billy" Barela, 73, of Albuquerque, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Silas was born in Dixon, NM on Tuesday, January 14, 1936. He was preceded in death by his father, Silas Barela; mother, Mela Barela; and sister, Ethel Ortiz. Silas is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene Barela; son, Steve Barela and wife, Linda; daughter, Cecilia Fawcett and husband, William Bruno Fawcett; six grandchildren, Zachary Dye, Anthony Dye, Miranda Barela, Gabriella Barela, Olivia Barela and Steven Barela, Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Taylor and Tim Fawcett; brothers, Eloy, Orlando, Adelino, and Eugene Barela; sister, Martha Driggers; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends, all who loved him very much. He retired from APS in 1985 and taught at Rio Grande High School for 27 years. Silas also taught at Highland High after his retirement. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1517 for over 22 years and a member of the American Legion Post 49. Silas served 8 years in the US Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1965. He was one of the first recipients of a kidney by transplant in 1973 and survived 36 years with one kidney, his brother Eugene was the donor. A memorial mass will be held Friday, May 1, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW. There will be a reception following the memorial mass at the Moose Lodge, 2120 Edith NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Silas at RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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