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Clara Sánchez Medina

Birth
Guadalupe County, New Mexico, USA
Death
11 Jun 2016 (aged 99–100)
Burial
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
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Clara Medina, age 100, beloved mother and grandmother of six generations was called to her eternal resting place on June 11, 2016.
Clara was born to Stephen and Serapia Sánchez in Juan de Dios (Santa Rosa), NM in 1916.
Clara moved to Albuquerque in 1959 with her husband, Alfonso.
Clara retired from the University of New Mexico.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso, siblings, Alfredo Sánchez, Pelajio Sánchez, Alfonso Sánchez, Tana García and Julia Aragón, daughter, Lita Larranaga, grandchildren, Curtis Page, Jerry Medina, Joleen Burton, Raymond Chávez, Rachel Zamora and Matthew Chávez.
Clara is survived by her children, Thelma Chávez, Josie López, Viola Page and Chris Medina and his wife, Carroll, 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren!
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at French – Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette following interment. Pallbearers will be Robert Medina, Keith Page, Steven Baca, Victor Chávez Jr., Raymond Chávez Jr. and Severo Moreno.
Clara Medina, age 100, beloved mother and grandmother of six generations was called to her eternal resting place on June 11, 2016.
Clara was born to Stephen and Serapia Sánchez in Juan de Dios (Santa Rosa), NM in 1916.
Clara moved to Albuquerque in 1959 with her husband, Alfonso.
Clara retired from the University of New Mexico.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso, siblings, Alfredo Sánchez, Pelajio Sánchez, Alfonso Sánchez, Tana García and Julia Aragón, daughter, Lita Larranaga, grandchildren, Curtis Page, Jerry Medina, Joleen Burton, Raymond Chávez, Rachel Zamora and Matthew Chávez.
Clara is survived by her children, Thelma Chávez, Josie López, Viola Page and Chris Medina and his wife, Carroll, 30 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren!
Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at French – Wyoming. Friends may visit beginning at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette following interment. Pallbearers will be Robert Medina, Keith Page, Steven Baca, Victor Chávez Jr., Raymond Chávez Jr. and Severo Moreno.


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  • Created by: P Barela
  • Added: Jun 13, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164849094/clara-medina: accessed ), memorial page for Clara Sánchez Medina (1916–11 Jun 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 164849094, citing Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by P Barela (contributor 46573401).