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SERRANO -- Simon Serrano, Jr., 93 years young and a resident of Albuquerque for 58 years, was called to be with his Maker on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. His loving family was with him at his home during his last days. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 65 years, Pita, in 2005. He is survived by two daughters, Gloria Powell of Rio Rancho and Anna Pickette and her husband, John, of Albuquerque; a son, Arthur and his wife, Dawn, of Bernalillo; six grandchildren, Erika Reynolds and husband, Bill of Corrales, Christopher Chavez and wife, Paulina of Rio Rancho, Stacie Greth of Albuquerque, Jon Pickette and wife, Elisa of Redding, CA, Nicolas Serrano of Chico, CA, and Amanda Serrano of Miami, FL; nine great-grandchildren, Jarrod, Gavin, and Calandra Greth of Albuquerque; Kyle and Natalie Chavez of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho; Jacob and Sophia Reynolds of Corrales; and Cade and Brody Pickette of Redding, CA; a sister, Alice Romo of Dallas, TX; five brothers; Adolph, Robert, Charles and wife, Angie, all of Santa Rosa; Zoilo and wife Victoria, of Albuquerque; and Frank, of the Woodlands, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Simon was preceded in death by his parents Simon and Petra Serrano. Simon, a descendant of several of the earliest Spanish colonists and soldiers in New Mexico, was steeped in the traditions of courtesy, integrity, and dignity. As a young man, he worked on the family ranch, drove trucks across the state, operated a motel, and dabbled in county politics in Santa Rosa, NM. In 1953, he moved his family to Albuquerque where he worked as a mechanic and quickly became the owner and operator of 'Simon's Texaco' service station on Central across from UNM for many years. There, he successfully built upon his friendliness and fairness to form numerous friendships within the University neighborhood area as well as with faculty, staff, and generations of UNM students. Simon was a good man who always had a smile and sense of humor at the ready. He was generous and always willing to help anyone in need. He loved his family and had a lifelong deep and abiding faith that he tried to live his life by. He was a longtime parishioner at Queen of Heaven Catholic church and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member. He will be missed, but he will never be forgotten. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, May 13, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at French - University. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:30 a.m., at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Simon at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Fri May 13, 2011