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SAVILLA -- Joseph P. Savilla, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Friday, February 13, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Peggy Savilla of Albuquerque; children, Phillip Savilla of Gallup, Christine Savilla of Santa Fe, NM, Rev. Edmund Savilla of Albuquerque and Anthony Savilla and wife, Kathy of Belen; brother, Elmer Savilla and wife, Betty of Burke, VA; sisters, Lorraine White and husband, Lester and Ritha Romo of Winterhaven, CA; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Reyes Jiron Savilla of Isleta Pueblo; father, William Savilla of the Quechan Tribe of Ft. Yuma, CA and step-mother, Agnes Myers Savilla and Eleanor Savilla Wato. Joe was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Parker, AZ, Gallup and Albuquerque, NM. After retirement in 1977, Mr. Savilla served with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Native American Ministry and the National Tekawitha Conference as well as in various other ministries at Queen of Heaven Parish. Mr. Savilla was also involved with the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, Peregrino, Cursillo, Marriage Enrichment, Charismatic Renewal and the Third Order of St. Francis. A vigil service will be held Monday, 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Isleta Pueblo. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Queen Heaven Parish, 5311 Phoenix NE, with Brother John Hascall OFM, CAP Celebrant. Interment will take place in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
        Published on: Sun February 15, 2004