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1925
DIED
2012
Nick Cuellar Obituary
He was married to Pauline R. Cuellar for 66 years. They had seven children together: Danny Cuellar; Marty Bailey and husband, Terry; Guadalupe Cuellar and wife, Denise; Antonia "Sis" Tajiri and husband, Daniel; Nick Cuellar and wife, Sabrina; and Maria Weigel and husband, Robbert. He was a grandfather to 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Priscilla Hall; grandsons Jeremy Tajiri and Guadalupe Cuellar Jr.; granddaughter Michelle Najara; and daughters-in-law Viola Cuellar and Zana Cuellar.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of seaman 1st class. He served on board the USS Howorth-DD592. After his discharge from the Navy he worked building highways all over the United States. He settled in La Luz in 1958 and worked for the city of Alamogordo from 1968- 1985 when he was medically retired.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Rosary will be recited by Paul Strunk at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church in La Luz. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 1 p.m. following the rosary with Father Carlos Espinoza as celebrant.
Interment will follow at Cuellar Family Cemetery. A reception will follow at the old La Luz school gym.
Pallbearers include Robert Cuellar, Filipe Abalos, P.J. Madrid, Adrian Cuellar, Chris Ford and Josh Cuellar.
Honorary pallbearers are Tim Cuellar, Jose Espinoza, Vincente Hall, Jacob Hall and Pete Madrid.
The family will greet friends at noon at the church before the rosary.
The Cuellar family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the funeral services.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Lopez Family
June 10, 2012
So sorry to here of Nicks passing..... May the lord bless and keep ur family........
Letti Delgado
June 9, 2012
Sis so sorry to hear about your dad my prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless you all...
Donnie Cuellar
May 30, 2012
I love you and miss you grandpa. Thank you for watching over our family.
Amber Espinoza
May 27, 2012
I miss you so much! God has taken a wonderful man to be our angel in heaven.
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Connie Garcia-Wise
May 14, 2012
How sad. I am so sorry for the loss. The Cuellar family are lovely people.
May 13, 2012
Dear Cuellar Family, we are forever thankful for the strength and family values that Nick gave us all. His service to family and nation are forever reminders that freedom and liberty are not to be taken for granted. With Nick at God's side watching over his flock on earth lets all recommit our energies and our prayers to make our family stronger for the next generation.
The Rodriguez-Gallegos Family, Arizona, Colorado, Puerto Rico
Chaplain Richard Reuer
May 12, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please send me your home address to where the card be mailed. Send to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
May 11, 2012
Pauline and family; sorry for your loss. May Nick rest in peace and that you and your family fine comfort during your time of loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Juan and Elida Mejia
Jesse and Esmeralda Loewen
May 11, 2012
† The Broken Chain † We little knew that day that GOD was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day GOD called you home. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, and although we cannot see you. You are always at your side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
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