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DAY, JENNIE BARBOA was born on February 22, 1916 and died peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Pajarito, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francesquita Chavez and Jacobo Barboa; husband, Harrell Day; sisters, Dora Martinez and Lala Meeks; brother, Saturnino Barboa; sons in law, Gene Ray and Melecio Sedillo. She is survived by her children; Frances Ray, Mel Sedillo and wife Sam, Marie Sedillo, Paul Sedillo and wife Marcia; grandchildren, Gene Ray Jr. and wife Laura, Anna Pobar and husband Marty, Edward Ray and wife Lori, Robert Ray and wife Debbie, Rick Vernon and wife Starla, Steve Vernon and wife Debbie, Rod Vernon and wife Henri, Cheryl Serna and husband Jeff, Jodie Hunt, Janet Jankowski and husband Joe, Kevin Barton, Donna Powell and husband Rick, Brian Sedillo, Jennifer Rivera and husband Jacobo. She was blessed with 34 great grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren. Jennie was a single parent raising four children while residing in the south valley of Albuquerque until she married Harrell Jennings Day in 1969. They lived in Hawaii and Virginia before returning to N.M. She managed dress shops in Hawaii (Hilo Harties), Santa Fe, and Albuquerque (Mayfair and Franklins). She was a huge basketball fan. The Lobos were her favorite team. Prominent in the Democratic Party, she was appointed by Governor Anaya and served as State Fair Commissioner from 1984 to 1991. In 1996 she was honored by the Democrat Party of the NM 1st Congressional District Hall of Fame which was presented by Governor and Mrs. Bruce King. Jennie was given the Inspiring Woman Award for outstanding achievement and service to the community in 2008. She was loved by her extended family and will be missed by all. Services will be held at Church of the Ascension 2150 Raymac Rd. SW. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:00pm with a Viewing at 6:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:00am with a Viewing at 9:00am. Burial to follow at Pajarito Cemetery on Coors Blvd. SW. and Pajarito. Pallbearers will be her beloved grandsons, Rick, Steve, Rod Vernon, Gene, Edward, Robert Ray and Brian Sedillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marty Pobar, Jeff Serna, Jacobo Rivera and Kevin Barton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hubble House Alliance 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW. ABQ., NM. 87105. Our family extends love and appreciation to her Presbyterian Hospice family, Pam, Indira, Suzanne, Tress and others, too many to name. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed December 12, 2012