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Obituary for ORTEGA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 31, 2011

GRICELDA B. August 24, 1920 - July 28, 2011. Grace was born in Punta De Aqua NM. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Abeyta and Louanna Ortega; her sister Stella Dubbin; and brother Louie Baca. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After the death of her beloved husband Efren in 1960, Grace raised her youngest three children on her own. She very much enjoyed sitting in the hottub, drinking a cold beer and being with family and friends. Her love will live in us forever. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister; and brothers; and three children Raymond, Martin and Irene. Viewing will be Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, Rosary will be Monday August 1st at St. Edwins Church.