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Rita Tenorio

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2006
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
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Rita Tenorio, 85, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully, Monday, February 27, 2006, after a short stay at Valle Norte Caring Center where she was lovingly cared for.

Rita was one of the youngest of 18 children who were born in small ranching towns in Eastern New Mexico.

She is survived by her sister, best friend, Ms. Leonides Sierra, she was also her Comadre (Godmother), and helped raise Joseph, Robert (deceased), Margaret, and Arthur Sierra.

Rita lived many years with her sister, Lilly Tenorio together they gave hospitality and love to the many nieces and nephews, of whom 38 are still living.

She is survived also by many grandnieces, nephews, friends and Godchildren. A special thanks to Josie Uher, Mary Mirabal, Joy Sierra, and many dear others who were caregivers in the years that Rita and Lilly were in fragile health. Rita belonged to San Ignacio Parish since the early 1940s.

She had great devotion to God, and the Virgin of Guadalupe, she visited the Shrine a few times in her lifetime.
Rita Tenorio, 85, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully, Monday, February 27, 2006, after a short stay at Valle Norte Caring Center where she was lovingly cared for.

Rita was one of the youngest of 18 children who were born in small ranching towns in Eastern New Mexico.

She is survived by her sister, best friend, Ms. Leonides Sierra, she was also her Comadre (Godmother), and helped raise Joseph, Robert (deceased), Margaret, and Arthur Sierra.

Rita lived many years with her sister, Lilly Tenorio together they gave hospitality and love to the many nieces and nephews, of whom 38 are still living.

She is survived also by many grandnieces, nephews, friends and Godchildren. A special thanks to Josie Uher, Mary Mirabal, Joy Sierra, and many dear others who were caregivers in the years that Rita and Lilly were in fragile health. Rita belonged to San Ignacio Parish since the early 1940s.

She had great devotion to God, and the Virgin of Guadalupe, she visited the Shrine a few times in her lifetime.

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  • Created by: Athanatos
  • Added: Apr 2, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87980446/rita-tenorio: accessed ), memorial page for Rita Tenorio (unknown–2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 87980446, citing Mount Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Athanatos (contributor 46907585).