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ATENCIO, TOMAS C. Age 81, died peacefully on July 16, 2014 after a journey with dementia with Lewy Bodies. He was born on October 1, 1932 in Embudo, New Mexico to the Rev. Tomas Atencio and Bernardita Roybal Atencio. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Consuelo Pacheco; his children Imelda Atencio, Melina Atencio Romero and husband Fred, Tomas Atencio-Pacheco and wife Milagro, and Chamiza Pacheco de Alas and husband Eduardo; his brothers Ernesto Atencio and wife Annabelle and Amos Atencio and wife Joann; seven beloved grandchildren; dear nieces and nephews; and many friends. He occupied a myriad of roles in his life: a Marine in the Korean War, a child welfare worker, a migrant worker organizer, a woodworker, and a scholar and teacher at the University of New Mexico. Tomas had a profound and abiding love of New Mexico, was a fierce advocate of social justice for the disenfranchised, and a loyal friend. He will be missed, but is at peace. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at San Felipe de Neri Parish on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 10AM; and a memorial service will be held at the Embudo Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11AM in his hometown of Dixon, New Mexico. To celebrate his love of students, donations may be made in his name to the UNM Foundation, Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 or https://www.unmfund.org/fund/memorials-tributes/.
        Published on: Sun July 20, 2014