Enrique R. Cervantes, age 89, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born in Los Angeles, CA and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Enrique retired in 1986 after working for 34 years as a long distance truck driver for A & B Garment carriers in Los Angeles, CA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Romulo Cervantes; his mother, Dolores Salazar; step-father, Filemon Salazar; his son, Enrique R. Cervantes, Jr.; brother, Vincent Cervantes; and sister, Carmen Johnson.
Enrique is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Florence D. Cervantes; daughters, Dolores Beltran and husband Philip, Maria Elena Garduno and husband Ronald; his granddaughters, Dodi Finamore, Laura Lopez, and Ramona Kobayashi; great-grandchildren, Cassandra Sell, Vincent Pantano, Samantha Finamore, Aaron Finamore, Alyssa Lopez, Devon Lopez; his great-great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Henry Sell. Enrique will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those whose lives he touched.
A Rosary will be recited Friday, January 27, 2017, 9:00 am, at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth St. NW, where Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Cervantes' care is entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
ALAMEDA MORTUARY
9420 Fourth St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-3160