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Gilbert -- Ernest Sanchez Gilbert, 85, a resident of Belen, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 1999. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 64 years, serving as a 4th Degree Knight. He was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Servite Community. Ernest was also a Eucharistic Minister for Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, taking communion to people who were unable to attend church. Ernest retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad after 30 years of outstanding service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rosemary in 1941; one grandson, Patrick Henry in 1983. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Delfina of the family home in Pueblitos; five children, Maxine Diemer of Belen, Eileen McBride and her husband, Tom of Houston, TX, Joyce Hahn of Pueblitos, Ernest P. Gilbert and his fiancee, Stella of Tome, Phillip L. Gilbert and his wife, Ann of Pueblitos; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Pat Sanchez and his wife, Margaret of Hemet, CA; two sisters, Carmen Norris of Albuquerque and Josephine Kwaikoswki of Northern California. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. also at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Parish Cemetery. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Mon July 26, 1999