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Obituary for HERRERA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday January 30, 2011

Stella Herrera, 73, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. She was born and raised in Cedro, NM and lived in Carnuel, NM. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Eufemia Griego; daughter, Yvonne Garcia. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Augustine Herrera; children, Vivian Salcido and husband Joe, Bessie Herrera and Sonny Maez, Jerry Herrera and wife Isabel and Sam Herrera; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Louie Griego and wife Ernestine, Eva Garcia and husband Rosendo and Harry Griego; numerous nephews; nieces and other family and friends who loved her and will miss her. Services will be held at Holy Child Catholic Church in Tijeras. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Child Catholic Cemetery in Carnuel, NM. Pallbearers will be Dave Barela, Ernest Barela, Anthony Barela, Sam Herrera Jr., Ray Barela and Philip Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sonny Maez, Ruben Bautista, Orlando Griego and Carlos Griego. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. N.W., Abq., NM 87107. (505) 343-8008.