TERRI LUJAN Obituary

TERRI C. LUJAN Mrs. Terri C. Lujan of Omaha, Nebraska, formally of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her husband, after an illness that slowly consumed her body. Terri was born in Albuquerque New Mexico to Alberto and Lorenzita Martinez on October 9, 1953. She was the youngest sibling to Priscilla, and George Martinez, and Edward Hopkins. Terri graduated from Valley High School in 1971, and married her sweetheart, David, in May, the following year. In March 1973 she became a first time mom to David Jr, and again for the second time in April 1975, to Monika. She volunteered in organizations such as the Turquoise Trail Volunteer Fire Department, and the Santa Fe Chapter of the VFW, teaching her children values that are uncommon in today's world. In 1996 Terri moved with her husband and daughter to Omaha Nebraska. On January 3, 2014 she was called to Heaven to live with her parents, both brothers, and step-daughter Paula, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, and her 2 children. In addition to her family, she is also survived by her sister, Priscilla, and grand-daughter Kendra, many nieces, nephews, and friends that even though are not related by blood, are family just the same. A public visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 6 PM at Berardinelli Mortuary, located at 1399 Luisa Street , Santa Fe. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 11 AM at the St. Francis Cathedral, In Santa Fe, Followed by interment at the National Cemetery, also in Santa Fe. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made at any Wells Fargo bank into the Terri Lujan memorial fund to help offset the expenses of bringing our beloved wife and mother home, one last time. In the good words of Dr. Seuss, Terri would want us to remember this famous Quote: Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600