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JOHN E. SR. Age 80, a Laguna Pueblo tribal member who resided at Isleta Pueblo since 1958, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and was raised in Laguna Pueblo, Village of Paguate. He enlisted in the Marine Corp and served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He married Josephine Trujillo and together they raised four children in Isleta Pueblo. During his lifetime he was an employee of the U.S. Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His main interest and enjoyment in life came from farming in Isleta and attending to the family ranch in Corona, NM. He worked untiringly, enjoyed life's simple pleasures, and lived life to its fullest. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josephine; daughters, Patricia Abeita and Karen Waconda-Lewis; sons, John Waconda Jr. and Lawrence Waconda; nine grandchildren, Amy, Catherine, Maureen, Aaron, Camille, Lenora, Amanda, Royce, and Erin; and two great-grandchildren Noah and Brooke. He is also survived by his brother, Walter K. Waconda and sister, Ida Kiro, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was a member of St. Augustine Parish. A rosary will be recited Sunday, October 9, 2011, 6:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Parish, in Isleta Pueblo with a reception immediately following. Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 10, 2011, 9:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Parish. Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM, 87501. Please visit our online guest book for John at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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