Amarante, age 85, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Sedillo; sons, Alex, David and wife, Nancy, Danny, Anthony, Louie, Albert, Billy and wife, Jaime, Joe, and Andrew; 33 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Sedillo; sister, Carmen Chavez; sister-in-law, Ramona Sedillo; and many family and friends. Amarante was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Minnie. Amarante will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at FRENCH-University. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Northdale Baptist Church, 123 Osuna Blvd NE. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd NE.