Natalia Ponce

NATALIA BACA PONCEAge 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965 passed away peacefully on Saturday September 8, 2012. She was born in Leasburg, NM to Susana and Andres Baca. Natalia was a hard working and fun loving person who enjoyed dancing, bowling and making red chile for her family. She retired from the Department of Energy after 28 years of service in 1993. She is survived by her daughters Patricia Dudley, Cecilia Nolan and husband Mark, son Phillip Ponce and companion Debra Fiene, and son Roderick Ponce. Natalia was given the gift of 6 grandchildren, Christopher Dudley and wife Amber, Tanya Dudley Kluender and husband Scott, Matthew Nolan and wife Jenny, Tara Nolan Finau and husband Joe, Jessica Ponce Smallwood and husband JR, and Andrea Ponce. Natalia lived a long and full life and was able to witness the birth of great -grandchildren, Ella Marie and Shea Elizabeth Dudley, Isla Natalia Nolan, and Jackson Smallwood. Natalia came from a large family, and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Beatrice, Reynaldo, Raul, and Federico. She is survived by her siblings, Lilia, Virginia, Antonio and Emilio and many other family and friends. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm at French - University Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 13 at 10:00 am at Mt. Calvary Chapel - 1100 Edith Blvd. NE.. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit our online guest book for Natalia at University Blvd NE505-843-6333