Benito Serna

SERNA, BENITO "BEN"Age 78, a resident of Bosque Farms since 1968, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dolores "Dee" Serna; daughter, Yvette Ortega and husband, Rupert; granddaughters, Jennifer Ortega and Jenelle Ortega; siblings, Willy Serna, Martha Serna and husband, Ruben, Claudia Huerena and husband, Alex, Celedon Serna Jr. and wife, Dolores, and Jimmy Serna. Benito served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and a Field Superintendent. Bennie loved to bowl and served as a director in the Albuquerque Men's Bowling Association. After he retired, his favorite hobby became carving. He was also a hunter. Viewing and services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012, 10:00 am at French - University Chapel.. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Jackie Lopez, Michael Goode, Ernie Ulibarri, Lorenzo Pino, Joseph Serna, and Tommy Serna. Honorary pallbearers will be Karlos Ulibarri and Fabian Ulibarri. Mr. Serna's family would like to thank Mackey Ruane and Vista Care Hospice for the all their care and attention.