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Holguin -- Tomas Quintana Holguin, born in Carlsbad, NM on July 19, 1946 to Rita Quintana Holguin of Redford, TX and Santiago Gallegos Holguin of Delicias, Chihuahua died on Wednesday September 4th, 12:12 a.m. at Kindred Hospital. He is the youngest of 12 & is survived by four brothers, Mike Holguin of Albuquerque, Daniel Holguin of Carsbad, NM, Santiago Holguin, Jr. of Corrales, NM, Alfonso Holguin of El Paso, TX, & by six sisters, Micaela Gonzales, Elizabeth Cook, & Maria Holguin of Albuquerque, Amelia Herrera of San Jose, CA, Eustolia Ielacqua of Belen, NM, Ramona Holguin of Oakland, CA; 28 nieces & nephews, 35 great-nieces & nephews; three great-great-nieces & nephews, and by his god-daughter, Kristin Hughes, of Rio Rancho, NM. He was met in heaven by both his parents, his brother Lazaro Holguin of El Paso, TX, and his niece, Maria del Rosario (Cissy) Holguin. Tom faced the challenges of quadraplegia for 39 years, living three times longer than his life expectancy. Educated at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, he served his community as a career/educational counselor for the disabled & incarcerated. He was a Big Brother and Special Olympics volunteer, & an outspoken lobbyist/advocate for healthcare & equal access for the disabled. He enjoyed the hobby of drag racing & won many awards. He served as a role model to all who knew him, he will be deeply missed. Rosary at St. Therese Parish on 4th St. S of Candelaria, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5th. Mass Friday, September 6th, 11:30 a.m. Remains to be interred at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Carlsbad NM at a later date
        Published on: Thu September 05, 2002