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Obituary for SEDILLO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday March 31, 2011

Gilbert E. Sedillo, 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He was born September 15, 1941. Gilbert, a retired Industrial Arts teacher at Washington Middle School, loved to build things, but most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughters. Married for 47 years, he is survived by his beloved wife Doris Sedillo; son, Michael Sedillo and wife Tami; granddaughters, Rose and Iris; son, PJ (Paul) Sedillo and husband Tony Ross; brother, Tony Sedillo and wife Rosemary; sister, Rachel Baraja; as well as many nephews and nieces, other family members, friends and students who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at St. Therese Parish, 4th and Mildred NW. A viewing and Rosary will be recited at 6:00pm on Thursday, March 31, 2011, led by his sister, Rachael and by her daughters, Brenda and Diane. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 10:00am, followed by interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Sedillo, Miguel Sedillo, Diego Sedillo, Mario Portillo, Joseph Quintana, Lorenzo Gallegos and Patrick Calderon. Honorary pallbearers will be Valerie Valdez, Maggie Hernandez, David Sedillo and Anna Perea. Arrangements are being handled by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008