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Perez -- Orlando Joseph Perez, 65, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5, 2000. Mr. Perez was born in Torreon, NM on March 20, 1935 to the late Emiterio and Federcia Perez; he was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Orlando was employed with Herrera Coaches for the past 28 years. He loved his family and enjoyed playing golf. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ambrosio Perez; sisters, Edwina McFarland, Clara and husband, Arnold Larson, Ernestine and husband, Richard Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Rafaelita Perez of the family home; his children, Jeanette Sanchez and husband, Antonio and Joseph Orlando Perez and wife, Anita Lynn of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Annette Jessica, Stephanie Elizabeth, Michael Anthony, and Matthew Dominic Sanchez, all of Albuquerque. Also surviving are one brother, Philip Perez; three sisters, Adela Garcia, Phyllis Chavez and Viola Perez; nephews and nieces, Anthony Perez, Mary Ellen Perez, Dorothy Gutierrez, Charley Chavez, Nellie, Patty, Tina, Richard Jr., Betty Sandra and Margaret; sister-in-law, Ida Perez; many grand-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Joseph's Hospital ICU department; as well as the staff of the PACE Program, Senior Care and the Dialysis Unit on the ground floor; Fr. Chris, Fr. James and Chaplains of St. Joseph's Hospital. Your kindness will always be remembered. Final viewing will be this morning, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated this morning, 9:30 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with Fr. Bob as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Charlie Chavez, Michael Sanchez, Steve Herrera, Michael Herrera, Miramon Sanchez and Cecil James Gabaldon. Honorary bearers will be Matthew Sanchez, Philip Perez and Mario Padilla. Funeral services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Fri September 08, 2000