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CANO -- Mary Cano, born June 9, 1928 in Cedar Grove, NM, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abran and Hercualanita (Garcia) Serna; and her husband, Arturo Cano. She is survived by her siblings, Pete Serna, Olimpia Serna-Colson, Angie Buckwald, Gloria Serna, Celia Marino, and Rita Chavez; by her children, Valentino Gutierrez and his wife, Elva, Josephina (Jo) Apodaca and her husband, Albert, Joe Cano and his wife, Erika, and Rick Cano; by her seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She lived a full life and will be missed dearly. Her family will remember her fondly with many stories that will be told and re-told around dinner tables. Some of her favorite things were collecting knick knacks, walking, reading her Bible, cooking, shopping, crocheting, quilting, playing cards, spending time and laughing with her family and friends. She found joy in teaching, serving, and helping the people she loved. Services will be held at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 4th and Mildred NW. A Rosary will be recited on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the San Pedro Cemetery in San Pedro, NM. Pallbearers will be her grandson, Marcos Apodaca; her great-grandsons, Joshua Apodaca and Carl Vanderpool; and nephews, Sammy Serna, Anthony Colson, Danny Serna, Glen Trotter, and Robert Serna. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun February 08, 2009