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QUINONES -- L. A. "Luke" Quinones, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home on Saturday, July 23, 2005, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. Luke was born in Canchaillo, Peru to Gerardo and Teresa Quinones on October 19, 1928. He attended New Mexico Tech and in 1957 graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering. Luke worked with mining companies in Peru, Bolivia and Chile as well as companies in the U.S. In New Mexico he worked for the NM Highway Department where he was on the design team for the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and worked on the original I-25 construction South of Albuquerque. He retired from NM Energy and Minerals in 1992 as a Gas Mining and Dust Engineer. Luke Quinones served as President and Board member of the Retired Public Employees of New Mexico. Mr. Quinones also served on the board of the Mine Inspectors' Institute of American and NM Retiree Health Care Authority. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Emena; sons, Ron and Michael of Albuquerque, NM and James of San Diego, CA; daughter, Teresa and husband, Daniel, of Portland, OR; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Memorial Rosary will be recited at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Wed July 27, 2005