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BARELA -- Margaret Mary Barela, nationally acclaimed concert pianist, violinist, instructor, Doctor of Music, arts critic and writer, died in Albuquerque from complications of ovarian cancer on Friday, January 2, 2009. She was 62 years old. Margaret was the daughter of Eugene P. and Esther D. Barela of Albuquerque. She is survived by her brothers, Paul A. Virginia of Houston, TX and Phillip D. Barela and wife, Nona of Albuquerque; sister, Carla M. Barela of Pueblo, CO; aunts, Tita Gutierrez and Connie Gutierrez of Long Beach, CA; and numerous cousins from both New Mexico and California. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 1900 Edith Blvd N.E. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ms. Barela's name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122, or online at www.ocrf.org. She will be greatly missed by the music world and all who knew and loved her. Please visit our online guestbook for Margaret at RememberTheirStory.com French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Sat January 10, 2009