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Obituary for BARRERAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday May 27, 2012

MICHAEL PATRICK 30, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He attended Cibola High School and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Webpage Design from TV-I. Michael was a very caring, loving, and giving young man, always putting others before him. His sense of humor brought much laughter to those around him and brightened up the room. Michael loved DJ-ing, music, animals, fishing, boating, snowboarding, and waterskiing. Michael especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends who he valued so much. He was an avid Denver Broncos and Indiana Pacers fan and followed sports readily. All who knew Michael will miss his beautiful smile, contagious laugh, warm hugs, and engaging personality. A rosary will be recited at 10:15 am, Wednesday, May 30, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW. Celebration of the Mass will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Church Hall. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary Catherine Lovato; father, Edward Barreras and wife Janice; sister, Dorothy Lovato; brothers, Rudy Lovato and Eddie Barreras Jr.; girlfriend, Mariah DeLeon; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and very close friends. Pallbearers will be Rudy Lovato, Eddie Barreras Jr., Isaac Ramirez, Gabriel Riojas, Casey Sutton, and Anthony Sedillo. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Pacheco, James Martinez, Alex Martinez, Gabriel Lovato, and Angel Lovato. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Michael at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300