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Chiado -- Irene F. Chiado (September 26, 1919 - March 13, 1999) beloved wife, mother and grandmother and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque died Saturday, March 13, 1999 after a valiant struggle against cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Thomas J. Chiado, Jr.; daughter, Annette and husband, Martin Barker, grandchildren, Francine Barker, Thomas Barker and Madeline Barker; sisters, Lucile Garner and Jennie McNeil; brother, Tony Tagliaferro; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Florenzina and Ferinando Tagliaferro; granddaughter, Christine Patricia Barker; and sisters, Estelle Semrau, Louise Tagliaferro and Frances Pearce. Irene graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1938 and Western Business College in 1940. She had been employed by P.F. McCanna Real Estate and by Clinton P. Anderson Mountain States Insurance and Casualty. Irene and Tom were founding members of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church. She was an active participant in all phases of parish life. Irene is remembered by her family and many friends as a gentle spirit and a kind and loving lady. She will be dearly missed by all. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 2532 Vermont NE, with Father Ronald L. Bruckner Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be John P. Chiado Jr, Joe T. Chiado, Patrick S. Chiado, Frank W. Chiado, Michael D. Chiado and Richard E. Brooks. Honorary Pallbearers wiull be Fred Gibbs, Brett McNeil, Tony Tagliaferro Jr., Darell Pearce, Tom T. Chiado, Fred Wilson and Hank Holmberg, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa Angelica Home, 5629 Isleta Blvd, SW 87105 or the American Institute for Cancer Research, Attn: 202,1759 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.
        Published on: Tue March 16, 1999