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Susan Rita (Navarro) Avila, 50, passed away October 11, 2009 after a four month battle with stage IV lung cancer, during which she bravely seized each day with hope and love. Born July 10, 1959, she graduated from Del Norte High School and obtained her NM real estate salespersons license. In 1979 she married Daniel Lucero and had four daughters. In 1983 she founded Video Techniques and was featured in the book, "How to start a business in New Mexico" She divorced in 1993, attended UNM, worked as office mgr for Virgil Gil Real Estate, and was responsible for design and development of the Agent Services Division at Chet Hearn REALTORS where she was a pioneer in the movement to provide transaction coordinators to real estate agents. She earned the Abq Board of REALTORS "Rookie of theYear" and served as Director. Abq Metro. Board of REALTORS, Fair Housing Opportunity, Bylaws, Grievance and Professional Standards were committees that Susan served on. Designations included Graduate REALTORS Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, and Leadership Training Graduate. In 1998 Susan married the love of her life, Edward "Eddie" J. Avila, who gave her the gift of unconditional love and another daughter. While in Las Vegas, NV Susan was a Broker Salesperson, member of the Greater Las Vegas Board of REALTORS, and the Nevada Association of REALTORS. Best known in the industry for upholding a high standard of ethical conduct, she took pride in the art of the win/win transaction. She served as Top Producer, mentor, instructor, and leader. She also worked at IDC, a non-profit fundraiser for Cancer hospitals. Susan is survived by her devoted husband, Edward Avila; five daughters (her greatest accomplishments and treasures); Monique Martinez and husband Carlos, Racquel Michel and husband Norman, Andrea Watje and husband Philip, Ivana Lucero, and Juliet Avila; four grandchildren, father; Eloy Navarro, Jr. and wife Elsa Maria; parents by marriage, Joseph and Thelma Avila, siblings by marriage, Tom, Joseph, and Anna Avila and families, Grandmother; Aurora "Dora" Navarro, surrogate grandmother, Melba Sykes, surrogate siblings Grace and Robert Duran, an abundance of lovingly loyal and prayerful friends and her trusty companion and pet dog; Lady Coco Missy. Susan was preceded in death her Graceful and unforgotten mother, Rafaela Rita Navarro; Grandfather, Eloy C. Navarro; Grandparents Alfred and Beatrice Martinez; and beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Visitation will be October 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m at Sacred Heart Church. The rosary will follow at 10:00 a.m, led by Thelma Avila, and the mass will follow at 10:30 a.m, presided by Fr. Bill Sanchez. Interment will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by: Reflections Funeral Home, 844-5777. Memorials will graciously be accepted for the education and well-being of daughter Juliet Avila, age 10 at 1325 Park Avenue, #104 Abq, N.M. 87102, Attention: Edward Avila. "God makes all things Beautiful"
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