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SLOAN, DOLORES CARRILLO Age 69, left this world to be with the Lord on February 21, 2015 after a courageous battle of many illnesses. She was born and raised in Cuba, New Mexico and graduated from Cuba High School in 1963. Before retirement, Dolores was a successful business woman, operating a coffee shop for Galles on Central, and followed as a Texaco gas station owner in Odessa Texas. Upon her retirement years, Dolores attended culinary art school in Idaho and followed with her certification as a CNA who touched many hearts and cared endlessly for those in need. She was an avid cook, loved watching races and football, and loved to bowl. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Gary Sloan of Midland, Texas; parents Juan Carrillo and Guadalupe Perea Carrillo, of Cuba, New Mexico, her beloved sister Priscilla Carrillo Vallejos, brother-in-law, Roger Vallejos Sr., brother Jino Carrillo, a dear nephew Roger Jr. Vallejos all from Cuba, NM, and recently, her son in law, Glennon P. Cates of Alamogordo, NM. Dolores is survived by her only child, Gerri Montoya Cates of Alamogordo, NM; a grandson and his wife Brennon Cates and Cashmere Moheit; great-grandson and love of her life, Ari Jack Cates, all of Odessa, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law Flora Carrillo Lopez and Marco Lopez of Cuba, NM; brother and his wife, Johnny and Sally Carrillo of Albuquerque; a best friend Albert Valero of Midland, TX; & finally her dear companion, Robert O'Donaghue of Albuquerque, NM. Dolores also left behind her first love and father of her only child, Phil Montoya and a wonderful family full of loving nieces, nephews, aunts and friends, as well as her beloved dog Bella. The church service will be held in Cuba, New Mexico at Immaculate Conception, on March 7, 2015 at 10:30 am, followed by a burial at the Catholic Cemetery in Cuba and reception at the parish hall. Arrangements entrusted to: RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE, 225 San Mateo Blvd., NE, (505)764-9663.
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