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C'DEBACA -- Alan Roy Michael C'DeBaca, 46, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009 after gracefully facing the challenges of pancreatic cancer. Alan was born October 11, 1962 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was raised in Corrales, NM. He attended Cibola High School where he was a star basketball player and went on to attend Fort Lewis College on a basketball scholarship. Alan dedicated himself to the Army Corps of Engineers and was deeply satisfied by his work. He joyfully married Karen Irving on August 12, 2006. She will forever remember Alan as a loving husband and a family man who was passionate about life and helping others. He was truly giving. Alan could bring a smile to anyone's face and enjoyed making others laugh. These characteristics caused him to be genuinely loved by all who met and knew him. Alan is also survived by his daughter, Charli C'DeBaca-Ramirez; his granddaughter, Jaclyn Alana Ramirez; his eight siblings, Charlie C'DeBaca, Robert C'DeBaca, Tyger Murphy, Sandi Budagher, Gary C'DeBaca, Luanne Arredondo, Leroy C'DeBaca and Ernest C'DeBaca; his lifelong best friend, Thomas Gentry, as well as many other loving family members who will miss him greatly. Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Josie C'DeBaca and Carlos "Charlie" C'DeBaca. Alan's daughter, Charli, memorializes her father by saying, "He was my greatest life teacher. I am who I am because of him." Alan was a man of impeccable integrity, morals and a man of great faith. His sense of humor was unmatched. His love of family, his commitment to lifelong friends and his determination to help anyone and everyone, to bring happiness and joy, and to make the world a better place for all, set Alan apart. He never met anyone in need who he did not reach out to help. He was truly a giant who will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Funeral Services will be held at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am. The Graveside Service will following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, on the corner of Wyoming and Paseo del Norte NE. Pallbearers will be his brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd NE. Ste 300, Albuquerque, NM 87111, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun March 22, 2009