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Obituary for APODACA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday September 07, 2012

ABRAN B. Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque left us to join the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2012 at 3:50am surrounded by his loving family. Abran was preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Dometilia Apodaca, his brother Leandro and his wife Chona Apodaca, sister Mary Gabaldon, brother Miguel Apodaca and his wife Evangie Apodaca, sister-in-law Mary Apodaca. Abran is survived by his wonderful wife of 58 years Edwina and his children, Kathy Vau, Debra and Ben Woods, Elaine and Jim Duran, Abe and Rebecca Apodaca, Liz and Lawrence Large, Dolores Apodaca and Art Martinez, Anita and Javier Baca, Marie and Ryan Trujillo; 32 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother John B. Apodaca and brother-in-law Joe Gabaldon. Abran was a spiritual loving man who was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church involved in many ministries within the Church. Abran has many extended family and friends both in and outside of the church. His "Garden" has a large display of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who he has proudly called his "Garden". Abran was a Corporal in the Korean War Conflict. A Rosary will be recited by a close and personal friend Joe Silva. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 7:00pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:00am. Paul Bearers will be Gary Vau Jr., Benjamin Woods Jr., Jim Duran Jr., Matt Apodaca, Gabriel Large, Javier Baca Jr. Honorary Paul Bearers will Abran J. Apodaca, and Dallas Mooney. Abran will be laid to rest at Veterans Memorial National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800