Gabriel Marquez

GABRIEL L. "GARB" MARQUEZAge 84, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emily S. Marquez; daughter, Paula Armijo; granddaughter, Monette Vezelici; grandsons, Marcus, Dominic, Robert, and Adan Armijo; great-grandsons, Gabriel Martinez-Perales and Estevan Vezelici; great-granddaughters, Shania, Ashley, and Alexandra Vezelici; and sisters, Josephine Sarracino, Teresa Sanchez, Rachel Lujan, and Rosario Chavez and husband, Raymond. Mr. Marquez was preceded in death by his sons, Louie Martinez and Gabriel "Gabe" Marquez, Jr.; daughter, Michelle "Shelley" Marquez; sister, Inez Richetti; and brothers, Ernest and Marcos Marquez. Mr. Marquez served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a founding member of the Zapata Club. Gabriel was an avid sports fan. Cremation has taken place and a memorial rosary will be recited Friday, November 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred Ave NW. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Therese Little Flower Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be Mr. Marquez's grandsons.