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Obituary for GARCIA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday August 01, 2011

CARIDAD ZURANO Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her husband, Alfonso Garcia; daughter, Marie Corinne Ballard; grandchildren, Mark T. Ballard and wife, Nicole, Caridad Merkel and husband, Ryan, and Thomas Marten; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Merkel, Hope Merkel, Alex Ballard, Mikal Marten, Chris Marten, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is also survived by step-daughters, Carol Kline and Kathy Garcia, along with many grandchildren and extended family members residing in Utah. Caridad was preceded in death by her father, Tomas Zurano; mother, Concepcion Pallares; son, Frank Thomas Garcia, husband, Frank A. Garcia, and brothers and sisters. Caridad was born on September 11, 1921 in Lorca, Murcia Spain to Tomas Zurano and Concepcion Pallares. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave. Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642 www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Caridad at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400