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1946

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2020

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Daniel Atencio Obituary

Daniel Atencio

Blanco - Daniel Elias Atencio born June 6, 1946 - October 17, 2020 to Elias & Francis Garcia Atencio. Born in California, reared in Blanco, NM among many uncles, aunts, cousins, & friends.

He is preceded in death by son, Christopher, 2 daughters, Gina & Dina, grandson Christopher Atencio, grandaughter Angel Atencio, wife Angie Gutierrez, parents, brother Bobby Atencio, Dekah and Rob Garcia.

Survived by daughter Susan Atencio-Lombard, sister Marha & Steve Valencia, Raymond & Kathy Atencio, Gerald & Debbie Atencio, sisters Velma, Yolanda, Anita, and Cecilia Atencio.

He has 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren who he loved dearly. He will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

His life's work was teaching for many years in Elementary Specializing in bi-lingual classes. He was an excellent teacher, a great artist (building houses).

Junie, may Gods light shine around you. Peace be with you.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 12pm at 174 Road 2599, Blanco, NM 87412.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2020.

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Susie Baca

December 19, 2020

My heart is broken Love you then Love you now Love you always ❤

Jerry Alcon

October 23, 2020

Junie it was a pleasure knowing you as a good friend you were like family you will be missed May you rest in peace till we meet again with our Lord love you bro !!!!

Pearl Atencio

October 23, 2020

RIP Primo Junie,

Carolyn Atencio

October 23, 2020

Junie I’m sure going to miss your wonderful stories and funny humor will be missed

Jonathan

October 22, 2020

I enjoyed talking with you uncle. You'll be missed greatly.

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