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Published: 15 August 2016 15 August 2016

Francisco Aguilera rsFrancisco C. Aguilera, 85, a resident of North Hurley, NM entered eternal rest August 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born November 1, 1930 in Silver City, NM to Jesus Aguilera and Francisca Cardenas.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pilar Duran Aguilera of the family home; three sons, Francisco Aguilera and companion Ruth Vasquez of Silver City; Armando "Mando" Aguilera and wife Manda of North Hurley; Lorenzo Aguilera of North Hurley; three daughters, Lucy Silva and husband Roberto of Silver City; Manuela Rodriguez of Silver City; Veronica Araiza and companion Peter Martinez of Sierra Vista, AZ; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one brother, Ernesto Aguilera of Las Cruces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Raul, Nicho and David Aguilera; two sisters, Genoveva Chip and Carolina Rivera; one daughter-in-law, Christina Aguilera.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 17 at 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil and holy rosary to begin at 6pm with Deacon Richard Rodriguez reciting. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, August 18 at 9:30am at Infant Jesus Shrine with Father Roberto Barreto officiating. Concluding service an interment will follow at Hurley Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steven and Anthony Lechuga, Jesus Silva, Peter Martinez, Bobby Silva, Jesus Aguilera and Jacob Araiza.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.