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TAPIA -- EVANGELINE G. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the age of 73. She was born June 17, 1938 to Jose and Frances Gonzalez in Albuquerque, NM. Evangeline was a devoted wife and mother who adored her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and praying the Rosary. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Tapia; grandson, Vincent Tapia; sisters, Joelyn Montano, Henrietta McCanles and Elsie Sanchez; one brother, Peter Gonzalez. Evangeline is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Justo Tapia; daughters, Sarah (Frances) Tapia, Carolyn Tapia-Quintana and Loretta Tapia; sons, Tommy J. Tapia Sr. and Albert Tapia; one brother, JP Gonzalez; one sister, Rosalie Sierra; four grandchildren, Tommy Tapia Jr., Tarlene Tapia, Marissa Garcia, Annette Quintana; special family friend, Gilbert Baca; numerous other family and friends. A Reciting of the Rosary will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.; A Communion Service will take place at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW, Monday, December 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.; Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Evangeline will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made in Evangeline's honor to the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, Pulmonary Service Fund, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM, 87125-6666. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Evangeline's care entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM, 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Sun December 04, 2011