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Obituary for SEARS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday March 26, 2010

Laura Elizabeth Sears, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 63, a resident of Rio Rancho for 26 years, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. Laura is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald R. Sears Sr; her children, Donald Jr. and wife Jodi, Robert and wife JoAnne, Donica and Charles, Cathy and Reno; mother, Eliza V. Martinez; sisters, Tomasita Martinez, Marylena Martinez; brother, Cristobal Martinez and wife Carrie Mae; beloved uncle Anastacio Vigil and aunt Fabiola Vigil; close cousin, Lorraine Vigil; grandchildren, Adriana, Kortney Elizabeth, Mariana Elizabeth, Dante, Jordan, Angelina and Arthur, Drexel; loving family, Marcella and Fred Kramer, Florence Sears Sandoval, Liz and Tony Ramirez; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and loving friends. Laura was preceded in death by her father, Adriano Martinez; grandparents, Canuto and Agustina Vigil, Cristobal and Tomasita Martinez. Laura was born and raised in Alcalde, New Mexico. Laura served as a Private in the U.S. Army and was also a long time employee of JC Penney. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, 505-353-5800 or Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 30846, Albuquerque, NM 87190, 505-867-7430. Visitation will be held, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010 with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Friday, March 26, 2010, 10:30 am, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be George Martinez, Dominic Martinez, Darren C de Baca, Dante Valdez, Jordan Valdez, David Kramer, Mark Kramer, Arthur Sears, and Christopher Martinez. For those who wish, you may send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920