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Obituary for LEYBA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday December 26, 2011

VIRGINIO Age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He loved to watch his grand kids play sports and his roses. He enjoyed baseball, lobo basketball and cowboy movies. Virginio was born in Pena Blanca, NM on July 14, 1938 to the late Atilano and Pepa Leyba. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alvin; and sisters, Rosa and Eva. Virginio is survived by his wife, Anna; and four children, Rose Ann and husband; George, Michael, Pauline, and Katrina; grandchildren, Brian, Kristin, Erika, Michelle, Jonathan, Aaron, Brandon and Justine; sisters, Martha and husband Ray, Ursula, Katy and husband Freddie, and Della. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pena Blanca, NM. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. also at the Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Pena Blanca, NM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Pena Blanca. Pallbearers will be Brian Pitts, Aaron and Brandon Gregerson, Jonathan Romero, George Pitts and Cody Sprouse. Honorary Pallbearer will be Alfred Garcia. Those who wish to express their condolences or share a story, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Virginio's care entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87114 505-898-3160