DELIA V. ABREU age 96, passed away peacefully at The BeeHive Assisted Living Facility on May 22, 2012. She was born in Dawson, N.M. on Sept. 30, 1915 of Ramon Abreu and Gertrude Brown Abreu. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing May 20, 1937. She married Carlos M. Casaus November 27, 1940 and spent 64 happy years with him, many of them spent overseas during his career in the Military. They retired to Mora County in 1970 where they spent the best years of their lives, and they moved to Albuquerque in 1996. Her great-grandfather Charles Beaubien was part owner of the Beaubien-Miranda Land Grant, one of the largest land grants in U.S. history. Her great-grandfather Santiago Abreu was Governor of N.M. under Mexican rule in 1832-1833. She is survived by her daughter Robinelle Casaus and son-in-law Sheldon Hinchberger. Delia has no surviving brothers or sisters. Her nieces and nephews surviving her in the Abreu family are: Joan Haapamaki, Edward Leland Abreu, Ernie and Mary Louise Abreu, Patricio and Andrea Lovato, Bobby and Geneva Lovato, Patricia and Filiberto Martinez, Nicky and Terry C de Baca, and John Gerald Abreu. Her surviving in-laws are: Paulette Abreu, Marcella Martinez, Mike and Celia Casaus, Ernest and Jennie Casaus, Maida Casaus and Agneda Casaus. She leaves behind many other beloved nieces and nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, and many good friends, not least of which was her constant companion, her cockatiel Pretty Boy. Delia will be remembered for her beauty, generosity and kindness. Her ashes will be interred in the Abreu Family Cemetery at Philmont Ranch in Rayado, NM. Contact the family for details. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, 3749-A State Rd. 14, Santa Fe, NM 87508 (or on web-site). To view information or leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
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