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LUCERO -- Christina Lucero, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on July 29, 2008. She was born to Alfredo and Juanita Sandoval and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Christina graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945. She worked for the state of New Mexico for 30 years. When she retired, she continued to keep active playing the organ at various churches for masses, weddings, and funerals throughout the city. She also loved attending baseball, football games and other activities for all of her family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During her last days she was surrounded by her husband, Adolph; daughter, Cecilia and husband Alex; son, David Martinez and wife Michelle; her five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, who all loved her very much, and will miss her dearly. She is also survived by her sister, Rebecca Salazar; brother, Ted Sandoval and wife Esther; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Montoya. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Beth Evans, her nurse practitioner, and the entire staff at renal medicine, the hospice nurses, and all the other family members for all of their loving care, concern, and time. Our thanks to the staff of Salazar and Sons Funeral Home for their tender and loving care. Visitation will be Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary. A final visitation will be held at St. Therese Church from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008 followed by recitation of the Holy Rosary at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Monday, August 4, 2008 at St. Therese Church at 10:00 a.m. Serving as pallbearers will be John Romero, Chris Romero, Alex Fajardo, Marino Sandoval, Leon Teupell, and Greg Lucero. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by: Salazar & Sons Mortuary 400 Third St. SW 247-4124
        Published on: Thu July 31, 2008