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Mercedes Sinclair Obituary
Mercedes Sinclair, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday, March 29, 2019. Mercedes is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George; her parents, Jose and Anne Apodaca; brother, Alfonso Apodaca; sister, Theresa Martinez; and her grandson, Andrew Chavez. She is survived by her sons: Pete Duran and wife Roberta, Paul Duran Sr., Phillip Sinclair and wife Danielle, and Patrick Sinclair; her daughter, Joann Apodaca; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her great-aunt Amelia Romero; cousin Matilda Martinez; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Mercedes's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary (400 3rd St. SW). Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church (1818 Coal Pl. SE). Burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit Mercedes's online guestbook at
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles and Della Tuck -Collins
April 4, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief
Vanessa Tuck
April 4, 2019
God blessings be always and forever with you
Barbara Jones
April 4, 2019
Your ln my prayers God bless you all
Della Tuck
April 4, 2019
She was a good mother a good woman didn't take no crap from nobody and she loved her children. R. I. P. Mrs. Sinclaire
Della Tuck
April 4, 2019
My sincerest sympathy and condolences for your loss .God bless your family during this time of need. Sincerely, Della Tuck and family
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