Pauline Davalos-Lopez

, age 54, a life long resident of Albuquerque died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 27 years and high school sweetheart since 1981, Arny Lopez; father, Joe Davalos; siblings, Kathie Lopez and husband, Joe Louis, Sandra Sumner and husband, Alan, Larry Bernal, Lorraine Aragon, and Annette Martinez and husband, Richard; numerous nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Phil and Mary Lee Lopez; brothers-in-law, Phil E. Lopez and wife, Pat, and David L. Lopez; sisters-in-law,Vana L. Franco and husband, Louis, and Tanya D.Lopez; and host of other relatives and friends. Pauline was preceded in death by her mother, Antonia Davalos; sister, Martha Bernal; and brother, David Bernal. She was born in 1962 in Albuquerque and graduated from Manzano High School, Class of 1981. Pauline worked for 32 years as a Dental Assistant, serving as President of the American Dental Association. She loved helping children and was an advocate of organ donations and breast cancer awareness. Pauline had a million dollar smile and was a friend to all she met. She also loved her New England Patriots. Pauline was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends may visit on Monday, October 3, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Road NE. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arny Lopez, Phil Lopez, Davy Lopez, Larry Bernal, Adam Sumner, Eric Patterson and Zach Lopez. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Pauline's name to St. Jude's Children Hospital, www.stjude.org.