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OROSCO -- AUGUSTINE (Gus) T. Orosco, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on February 24, 2008, and is now in Heaven with Our Lord. Gus is survived by the love of his life, "His Gina"; and is also survived by his sister, Cruzita Armijo; his nephew, Ted Armijo and many close friends. Gus was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War I I, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, he was a recipient of Two Purple Hearts, a recipient of the Metal of Honor, a life long member of the D.A.V. Chapter #3, life long member of Purple Heart and a life long member of the American Legion Post #13. Visitation for Gus will be Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Father Bijoy Francis presider. Interment with Military Honors by the United States Army will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Patrick Griego, Gino Peralta, David Saavedra, Lou Cordova, Patrick Madrid and Joe Ruiz. Honorary pallbearer will be Isaac Saavedra Jr. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 27, 2008