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Carrie Estrada Pacheco. Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born Feb. 17, 1923 in Trementina, NM to Juan and Laura Estrada. She peacefully departed this life and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 2, 2010 reaching the age of 87 years old. When Carrie was 18 she met the love of her life, Carlos Pacheco and they were married on July 3, 1941. They shared life joys for 63 years until he was called home in May of 2004. They spent the early years of their lives in South Carolina while Carlos proudly served his country during WWII. When the war was over, they returned home to New Mexico. Carrie began working at Kirtland Air Force Base where she worked for many years until making the decision to become a stay at home mom. She was devoted to the care and well being of her family. She loved and cherished her grandchildren, always responding to their needs before her own. In giving of herself to others, she found the true joy of living. She loved to have a table full of company and her home was always open. Later in life, she began working at New Futures School. She continued her nurturing care of children while at New Futures until her retirement in 1998. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Carlos; parents, Juan and Laura Estrada; stepmother, Juanita Estrada; three sisters; two brothers; and three brothers-in-law. Left to cherish fond memories are her daughter, Olivia Higgins; grandchildren, Laura Garcia, Matt Higgins and wife, Jennifer, Keith Higgins; and three great-grandchildren, Derrick Garcia, Alexis Whatley and Mya Higgins. Carrie is also survived by ex-son-in-law, Craig Higgins who continued to love her; nine sisters; three brothers; ten brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews and family friends. A celebration of Carrie's life will begin with a viewing on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at Riverside Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at Cristo del Valle Presbyterian Church at 10:00 a.m. 3907 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements in care of: Riverside Funeral Home of ABQ., 225 San Mateo NE. 764-9663.
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