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MAURO -- Ronald Dr. Ronald Mauro, DVM, 71, a resident of El Guique, NM, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Philip R. and Dorothy M. Mauro. Ron was raised in Ojo Caliente, NM. He graduated from New Mexico State University and received a degree in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. He practiced as a veterinarian in the Espanola Valley for 52 years. He was a charter member and executive board member of the Santa Fe Emergency Animal clinic, and is past president of the New Mexico Veterinary Medical Association. In his free time, he enjoyed growing tomatoes, making furniture, and fishing in Alaska. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Conrad and husband, Duane of Albuquerque; brother, Mike Mauro and companion, Angelina Trujillo of El Guique; companion, Barbara Sailors of Santa Fe; nieces and nephews, Lynn and Bill Leninger, Don Conrad, Mariah Mauro, and Grace Leninger; uncles, George Mauro and wife, Ann of Albuquerque, Al Pospahala of Boulder, CO, John Pospahala and wife, Wanda of Dallas, TX; aunt, Josephine Kopine and daughter, Rosalie of Denver, CO; and very close family friend, Benjie Stone of Santa Clara Pueblo. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the Valley View United Methodist Church, 827 Spruce St., Espanola, NM In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. The family of Dr. Ronald Mauro, DVM has entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
        Published on: Tue July 18, 2006