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GONZALES -- Lugarda C. Gonzales, 97, of Fort Sumner, NM died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at her home. She was born July 21, 1907 in Fort Sumner to the home of Juan B. Casaus and the former Antonia Sandoval. Lugarda was reared at Fort Sumner where she attended and graduated from High School. She married Pablo Gonzales on November 19, 1928 in Fort Sumner. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Lugarda enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, and visiting with her family, friends, and neighbors. Lugarda was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Gonzales on January 20, 1989; a son, Herman Gonzales on November 3, 1985; six sisters, Jenny Casaus, Delia Guerra, Mary Casaus, Celia Earley, Lala Mares, Excelsa Marquez; and a brother, John L. Casaus. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Agnes Garcia and husband, John of Roswell, NM; a sister, Esther Crisp and husband, Newell of Temecula, CA; and a brother, Charles Casaus and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren, John M. Garcia, Ernest Garcia, Chris Garcia, and Theresa Garcia; six great-grandchildren, Mike Garcia, Cassandra Arenivas, Paul Garcia, Serena Garcia, Carlos Ledesma, and Joseph Ledesma; and one great-great-grandchild, Nathanial Arenivas; along with many other relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2004 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, NM; Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 with Father Hoi Tran officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include John M. Garcia, Ernest Garcia, Chris Garcia, Carlos Ledesma, Joseph Ledesma, Rumaldo Gonzales, and Mike Garcia. Honorary bearers will be all her family and friends. Visitation will be Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 804 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, NM (505) 355-2311 www.chavezfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Fri October 29, 2004