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Obituary for GERBER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday February 27, 2014

GERBER, CARMEN OLYMPIA Age 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. She was born on July 22, 1933 in Hernandez, NM to Filia S. Duran and Melisendro Duran. She married George L. Gerber on March 12, 1960 in Santa Fe, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Gerber, parents, Filia and Melisendro Duran, daughter, Martha Gerber, son, Joseph Gerber, granddaughter, Chantel Gerber, brothers: Lucas and Jose Duran. She is survived by her sons: Manuel Duran (Karin), George A. Gerber, John Gerber, and Garrett Gerber; sister, Rose Martinez (Juan Rey); brother, Antonio Duran; grandchildren: Lisa, Sara, Chris, Desiree, Hosanna, Kristiana; ten great-grandkids; sister-in-law, Filia Duran; beloved nieces: Mare Byres (Chris), Brenda Breiner (Bob), Roberta Duran-Koelfgen (Todd); beloved nephews Juan and Mike Martinez; several great-nieces and nephews; as well as friends Ron Avery (Liz). A Rosary will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Her family requests that memorial contributions be offered in her name to your favorite charity.