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MONDRAGON -- Maclovio "Mack" Mondragon was peacefully ushered into heaven after a period of illness on Friday, September 25, 2009, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 26, 1922 in San Antonito, CO to Bernardo and Emilia Mondragon and was raised in the San Luis Valley. On November 6, 1939, he married Elena Gurule and began their life together in Antonito, CO, starting a family of their own. In June of 1944, Mack was called to serve our country with the United States Army. He left his family behind and proudly answered the call of duty during World War II where he served with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 52nd Division. In December 1944, he was sent to the Asia - Pacific Region where he served 14 months in the Luzon Campaign. Mack received his Honorable Discharge on January 25, 1946 with a rank of Platoon Sergeant and returned to his family in Colorado. Shortly after he moved to Tres Piedras, NM and finally to Albuquerque. Mack lived a long life and was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Elena Mondragon; three sons, Manuel, Bernie and Don; and two grandsons, Mickey and Marty. He is survived by his loving children, Paul and wife Roberta, Bill and wife Christa, Velma Gurule and husband Tony, Rachel Valdez and husband Jerry and Abby Mondragon; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mack will be greatly missed by all. Celebration of Life services will include Visitations on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth Street NW, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be his grandsons, Manuel Gurule, Sean McCullaugh, Johnnie, Donald, Macky and Michael Mondragon. Those who wish to express their condolences may do at www.danielsfuneral.com. Mack's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Tue September 29, 2009