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FELICIANO Was born on Cinco de Mayo, 1917 and died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 2012. Chano's entire life was a celebration for his family and those who met and loved him. He was devout Catholic and was very involved with the San Miguel Church in Socorro and was a regular volunteer for them in service to The Good Samaritan Society long term care facility in Socorro. He was also very involved with the annual peace and prayer vigil at the Trinity Bomb site, welcoming friends from all over the world. An avid gardener, he was renowned by his ability to make anything grow. Chano is survived by his wife Telesfora; preceded by his children's mother Consuelo Serna Rios; and survived by his daughter Cecilia Gomez and husband Raymond, his daughter Theresa Rios Sandoval and husband Dan; his son Jesus Rios and wife Sherry, and his son Charlie Rios. In addition, he was survived by his grandchildren Michael and Judy Gomez, Steven, Diego and Carlos Sandoval, Elaine Martinez and Eileen Rios Stump, Carla Rios, and Jesus Rios, USAF; his great-grandchildren Tiffany Martinez-Padilla, Jerry Jr., and Vanessa Martinez, Michael Jr. and Jennifer Gomez, Melissa Ruiz, Michelle Huebert, Alison, Carlos Jr., Amanda and Ashley Sandoval, and Jonathan Martinez, and his great-great-grandchildren Elias and Kiayah, Nicholas and Natalya, Jaylah, Maleiah, and Jonathan Jr. The family wants to thank the Good Samaritan Society for their loving care during Chano's last days. A private family viewing was held at Daniels Mortuary in Socorro, followed by a Rosary and Mass at San Miguel Church in Socorro. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Daniels Mortuary of Socorro, NM.
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