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1931

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2015

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Wilfred Jacquez Obituary

Wilfred Jacquez beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to sleep peacefully at his home on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, with his loved ones by his side.
He was born Jan. 28, 1931, to Fermin and Eugenia Jacquez in Gallina.
Wilfred proudly served his country during the Korean War. In 1955, Wilfred married his wife of 60 years, Lucy. Together, the couple had five children, Cecilia Hansen, Gabe (Genevieve ""Pinky"") Jacquez, Leonard Jacquez, Gina (Roy) Martinez and Maxine (Danny) Chapman. Wilfred retired in 1995 from Aztec Schools, where he was employed for 38 years. Wilfred's favorite hobby was playing guitar. Anytime you visited Wilfred, you were assured the enjoyment of hearing him play.
Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents, Fermin and Eugenia Jacquez; his sister, Rebecca Trujillo; and his daughter, Gina Martinez.
Wilfred is survived by his wife, Lucy Jacquez; his sons, Gabe (Genevieve ""Pinky"") Jacquez and Leonard Jacquez; daughters, Cecilia Hansen and Maxine (Danny) Chapman; his brothers, Abe (Katie) Jacquez, Joe (Liz) Jacquez, Bob (Connie) Jacquez, Zeb Jacquez and Gilbert (Patty) Jacquez; his sisters, Cordy Gammon and Helen Trujillo, and nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Alternative Choice Funeral Chapel in Farmington, with a dinner from 1 to 3 p.m. at Aztec Civic/Senior Center, 101 S. Park Ave. in Aztec.
Wilfred's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from Oct. 13 to Oct. 20, 2015.
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Hi cousin Lucia/family,Our most sincere Sympathy and Condolences from all of the late Tio Frutoso/Lugarda Valdez family,for the loss of your husband,father,grand father. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Leora Valdez-Medina/Family!

October 15, 2015

To the family of Mr. Jacquez I am sorry to hear that your dad passed away. I remember him when he worked at the schools. He was a very sweet man. May God Bless you and help you through this hard time.
Teresa Martinez-Blanco

October 15, 2015

R.I.P Godfather.

Carla Uselman

October 13, 2015

Ike and I are so sorry to hear of Wilfred's passing. Our sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

Ike and Levina Serrano

October 13, 2015

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