CLAUDIA Q. was born on November 2, 1939 in Questa N.M. She passed away Friday, August 17, 2012. She married her High School sweetheart E.T. on May 23rd of 1958. They had one son, Allen and two grandsons who she always referred to as her "Pride and Joy". Claudia loved life and her family, she touched many hearts. Claudia was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in June. Her battle was short, but she gave it her all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Edelia Ortega; brother, Damian; nephews, Christian and Jason LaFore; in-laws, Felix and Edilia LaFore. Claudia is survived by her husband Elmer "E.T."; son, Allen and wife Judy; grandsons Allen and Aaron; brother's and sister's, Roger and Lillian Ortega, Ernest and Joan Ortega; Joseph Ortega; MaryAnn and Steve Sanchez; sister in-law of Felix and Mary LaFore, Mike and Chris LaFore. Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo N.M. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming in Albuquerque. Pallbearers will be , Duke LaFore, Leroy Ortega, Phil Trujillo, Ray Garcia Jr., Allen LaFore and Aaron Lafore. The family would like to Thank the staff at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice Unit for their compassion, care and hospitality shown to Claudia and our family. You are all greatly appreciated. A reception will then take place back at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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