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MORA -- Ben Mora, age 74, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, was born in Chilili, NM and went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Ben lived his life in "blazing saddles" he was a strong, handsome, and tenacious man who was always ready to crack a joke or tell a story. Ben was a bus contractor for APS for over 15 years and worked for the state highway department for over 10 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In his later days he was a foster grandparent and board member teaching children in Los Lunas schools. He was a rancher, business owner, mechanic, hunter, fisher, inventor, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His smile and lively spirit will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Vivian Mora. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Aneda Mora who he lovingly cared for and protected. Five children, Charlene Vallejos of Los Lunas, Marylin Proscia and her husband, Michael, Ben Mora, III and his wife, Anita, Renee Mora and her husband, Carlos, and Gary Mora and his wife, Dovie, all of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Althea and Cody Strong, Adam Vallejos, and Ashley and Aneda "Needy" Mora. Great-grandchildren, Lilly and Juda Strong were blessed to know their "gramps". Siblings, Mikie Francis and her husband, Carmie of California, Frank Mora and his wife, Lilla of California, Ruth Harvey and her husband, Earl of Seattle, WA, Louise Mora and her husband, Louis of Albuquerque, Bobbie Mora and his wife, Patsie of Albuquerque, Alice Hanson and her husband, Ed of California, Albert Mora and his wife, Bella of Pajarito, Andy Mora and his wife, Delores of Albuquerque; and many beloved nieces and nephews who will miss his loving and strong spirit. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas beginning with a visitation on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Doug Mitchell presiding. Interment will take place at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Mora, III, Gary Mora, Adam Vallejos, Michael Proscia, and Carlos and Anthony Mora. Sign Ben's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
        Published on: Tue May 22, 2007