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Diaz -- Madeline Brito-Diaz, 84, a lifetime resident of the Estancia Valley, passed away Wednesday June 18, 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born April 18, 1919 in Estancia, NM to Eugenio M. & Josefita (Serna) Brito. She is survived by one daughter, Sylviana d'Ouville of Albuquerque, NM; and grandsons Carlos A. d'Ouville, and Xavier d'Ouville; granddaughter-in-law, Xochitl C. d'Ouville; three brothers Arturo and wife, Mary Lou Brito, Benny and wife, Lourdes Brito, and Efren and wife, Margaret Brito; sister-in-law, Ruth Brito; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Maria Brito. Madeline was the Torrance County Mental Health Director; a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Friendship Force, Partners of the Americans, Cultural Arts Society. She was a Gracious hostess, and she was an avid lover of dance and music. Madeline and her sister Maria, were both world travelers. Madeline will lie in state Sunday June 22, 2003-10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty. A Rosary will be recited Sunday June 22, 2003-2:00 PM at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, NM. Mass will be celebrated Monday June 23, 2003-2:00 PM also at St. Peter & Paul, with father Jose Lucero officiating. Burial will follow at the Estancia Catholic Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at St. Peter & Paul. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM 832-6130.
        Published on: Sat June 21, 2003