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Alex Marquez Jr. 79, a resident of Grants, NM, passed away on February 12, 2003. Alex was born in Mgaffey, NM on December 18, 1924 and resided in the Seboyeta and Grants area most of his life. He is a WWII veteran having fought in the European Theater and made his living as a uranium miner. Horses were his passion. He was legendary for his horses and covered wagon in which he made his yearly pilgrimage to the Santuario in Zuni. He participated in the State Fair parade, Grants 4th of July parade, and escorted the Queen of the Indian Ceremonial in Gallup. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alizandro and Barbarita Marquez; three brothers, Rosendo; Joe; and Tomas; and one sister, Adelaida Marquez. Alex is survived by his two children, Rudy of Albuquerque, NM; and Adella Garley and her husband, Donald of Belen, NM; his brother, Pablo and his wife, Flora; one sister, Eufelia Archunde and her husband, Cesario; sister-in-law, Margaret Marquez; three grandchildren, Nadine Gallegos; Ann Marie Marquez; and Tony M. Lucero; and one great- grandson, Rick Gallegos. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 14, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Romero Funeral Home Chapel and will be followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Seboyeta Catholic Church on Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Deacon William P. Beaton officiating and with interment following at the Seboyeta Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eloy Jaramillo, Rudy Gonzales, Marty Archunde, Wesley Marquez, Ivan Marquez, and Bobby Marquez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marine CPL Tony M. Lucero presently in Persian Gulf, Nadine Gallegos, and Ann Marie Marquez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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