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Correa -- Gilbert T. Correa Sr., 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 50 years, passed away February 24, 2001 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was born and raised in Hawaii, and during Pearl Harbor as a Boy Scout, his troop helped tremendously with the clean up efforts. He graduated high school from St. Louis Academy and the day following graduation enrolled at CalTech in Glendale, California and received his engineering degree. When the Korean Conflict began he entered the Air Force and was sent to Albuquerque where he met his future wife. He was a Civil Engineer at Kirtland Air Force Base and retired from civil service in 1983. After retirement, he worked as a security guard at Tanoan and was loved by all the residents, young and old and had everyone giving him the Hawaiian greeting, "Shaka Bradda" sign. He enjoyed telling his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren Hawaiian folklore including, "Menehunes" and the "Red Hand". He enjoyed restoring classic cars and race cars, and attending these races with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antone T. and Irene Correa; a daughter, Dolores"Lona" McLaughlin; and a son, Anthony Robert Correa. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lavinia Correa; children, Gilbert Correa Jr. and wife, Linda, Steve Correa and Kitty Cooper, Danny Correa, and Denise Whitfield and husband, Harry; son-in-law, Jim "Juice" McLaughlin; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Ahol of Hawaii; niece, Leila Hoopii; nephews, Hamilton Ahlo, Jr. of Kaui and Ainsley Ahlo of Honolulu, HI; brother, Ted Correa and wife, Violet, and their children, Tim, Yvonne, Valerie and Ann in Waialua, HI, niece, Irene Potter and husband, John of Edgewood, NM; his favorite aunt, Eleanor O'Day of Honolulu, HI; several cousins of Honolulu, HI; sisters-in-law, Dolly Woody, Rose Lujan and husband, Al, and Vickie Montoya, Olivia Keifer and husband, Larry; and brother-in-law, Carlos Montoya and wife, Betty. Visitation was held Monday, February 26, 2001, and a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Bob Contreras, reciting. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Tuesday, February 27, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel NE, with Father Mellon Garcia, Celebrant. Cremation followed. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated March 10, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, in Pena Blanca, NM, with Father Hillaire, Celebrant. Interment of cremated remains will follow. Hillcrest Funeral Home 225 San Mateo NE 265-5959
        Published on: Sun March 04, 2001