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BECERRA -- Geronimo, "Jerry," Mr. Becerra went home to be with the Lord on Friday at the age of 87. Jerry was a proud Texan and was a big Cowboys fan. He was born in Stafford, Texas near Houston and spoke highly of his upbringing and working hard on the farm. He served in the US Army in World War II at Kirtland Field as an MP. He met his "Big Angel" Connie at Lindy's Cafe and then got married on December 3, 1945. He started working early in life at the Nob Hill Supermarket as a clerk and then moved on to work with the Albuquerque Public Schools where he retired after 24 years of service. Jerry was a God gifted carpenter who had built his own home in the Northwest Valley along with the help of other family members and he also helped build their homes. On July 3, 2009 his prayers were answered, when he went home to join his beloved wife Connie, who had gone ahead in 2004. He was preceded in death by a son Juan Becerra; sisters Petra Becerra, Tomasa Becerra; brothers Seledonio Becerra, Manuel Becerra; and his parents Juan and Cayetana Becerra. Jerry is survived by his children Roberto B. Becerra and wife Bernadette, Margaret Segura and husband Johnny, and Lydia Gurule and Frank Shaw; sisters Feliza Becerra, Lupe Rodriguez and husband Pilar and Rosie Lemos and husband Gilbert (deceased); grandchildren Rene Gurule, Robert Becerra, Gabriel Becerra, James Gurule, La Reen Ramirez and husband Alex, Marla Segura, Stephanie Martinez and husband Carlos; great-grandchildren Abrienna, Caryssa, Ashley, A.J., Emiliano, Marco, Amara, C.J., four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the 8th St. Chapel of Garcia Mortuary with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Becerra, Gabriel Becerra, James Gurule, Chris Gallegos, Jason Gallegos, and Tommy Gallegos. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Chavez, Andy Gallegos, Joe Albert Becerra, Fred Gallegos, Leonard Gallegos, Ron Gallegos, Michael Rodriguez, Joe Gurule and Lucio Almazan. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Mr. Becerra's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Tue July 07, 2009