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Obituary for APODACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday June 16, 2011

CONNIE A. Native of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Connie is survived by her partner, Marie Moe; sisters, Marleen Apodaca, Adeline Apodaca (Janice Miranda), and Anna Mae Apodaca; nephew, Cael John Paul Apodaca; brother-in-law, Robert V. Hill; sister-in-law, Beverly Apodaca; close friends, Rose Perea and Maria Rachel Aragon; stepbrother, Joe Newstrom; and numerous other relatives and friends. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Pauline Apodaca; and brother, Johnny M. Apodaca. Connie started working at a very early age, and continued to work until 2010. Connie was an avid fast-pitch softball player in her younger years, loved music and dancing, and touched many lives through her compassion, kindness and guidance. Her smile and laughter were contagious. She will always be remembered and dearly missed by many. Friends may visit French - Wyoming Chapel on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Rosary which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 18, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave. SW. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Please visit our online guestbook for Connie at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400