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Eleonor Larrañaga Obituary

Eleonor (Nora) Louise Larrañaga Age 75, went home to our loving Father on January 29, 2013. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1937 to Fred and Frances Sena. She married Eloy Larrañaga on August 28, 1958. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Fred and Frances, her brothers Fred Jr. and Anthony Sena, along with her in-laws Melquaides and Matianita Larrañaga. She is survived by her loving husband Eloy, her daughter Selina (Carlos), son Christopher (Kim), grandchildren Crystal (Jayde) whom she raised like a daughter, Raymond and Rebecca. She's also survived by her sisters Adelina, Flora, Betty (Nemo), and Christina (Ariel) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with family and friends. She was very active in her church and her religious charities. Her sense of humor, beautiful eyes and joyful laughter will be dearly missed. Visitation will be on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 P.M. at McGee Memorial Chapel 1320 Luisa. Rosary will be recited at St. Anne's Parish Monday evening at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Anne's Parish with the burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Gonzales, Raymond Gonzales, Dennis Larrañaga, Jose Larrañaga, Leo Leyba and Julian Lujan.

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2013.
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You were a beautiful person to all. You will be missed dearly.

Eleonor Anaya

February 13, 2013

in loving memory and my deepest sympathy. She was always very kind and loving to my daughter Monica. Most Gracious thanks and may she rest in peace always with our dear Lord.

anna hernandez

February 8, 2013

Mr. Larranga, Selina & family, Chris, Our Deepest Sympathies. God be with you all during this difficult times. We are thinking of you. Love the Martinez family (Amanda, John, Mela,Danielle & Esperanza)

February 6, 2013

Selina, Chris and family: So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was always so sweet and caring to us. God bless you all in this difficult time. I know she will continue to live in your hearts.

Audrey Montoya

February 6, 2013

Celina, Mr. Larranaga and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Larranaga. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless.
Dolores G. Baca your neighbor

February 5, 2013

God Bless You.

Louisa Mascarenas

February 5, 2013

Crystal, So sorry about the loss of your beloved grandmother. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eloy & Judy Tapia

February 5, 2013

Our sincerest sympathies to the Larranaga Family. Now it is time to return her God. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. The Mike Tapia Sr. Family, Toni, Greg, Alex and Val Lucero.

Toni Tapia

February 4, 2013

Our prayers are with you, Chris and Kim, and your family..I know your mom was an amazing woman who will be dearly missed by everyone..Love you..Mary Ellen & Nicole

Mary Ellen Anaya

February 4, 2013

Kenny and Veronic Valdez

February 4, 2013

My heart felt sympathy to Uncle Eloy, Celina, Carlos, la familia Larranaga. and Aunt Nora families, Rest in peace.

Nanse Chavez

February 4, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss, Selina and Carlos. May our Lord comfort you through the days and months ahead.

Olie Hodges

February 4, 2013

Crystal, So sorry about the loss of your beloved grandmother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Judy Marks

February 3, 2013

Sweet Selina,
My pryers go out to you & your family.Praying that God will comfort you & give you peace.That He will wrap His loving armes around each of you.

Salee Redd

February 3, 2013

To the entire family, Sam and Carol Lucero express our deepest sympathy and pray the the memories of your loved one will soon help to restore your lost joy

February 3, 2013

May god bless you. You guys are in our prayers.

lujan corinne

February 3, 2013

Uncle Eloy,Christopher,Celina, and family. My prayers are with you and your family. May the good lord give you strength to get through this hard time. I loved my Auntie Nora dearly. I will never forget all the times I spent at her house. I'm here for all of you, should you ever need anything. May God bless your family. You now have an angel looking over you. She will be greatly missed.

Maggie Sena

February 3, 2013

Uncle Eloy,Chris,Celina & family,
You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Auntie Nora was such a loving,kind lady. She always greeted me with a hug & a smile. She will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all.

February 3, 2013

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