Francine K. Samora-Salas

Francine K. Samora-Salas, 50; beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, niece and cousin passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at home. Francine was born in Gallup, NM on May 17, 1963 and lived in Albuquerque NM most of her life. She graduated from Manzano High School in 1982. Francine worked in the health care industry for over 10 years at UNM hospital as a physical therapy technician. In 1998 she moved to Rio Rancho to take guardianship of her niece and nephew Alicia Marie and Gary Ray. She then went on to get her Associates degree in business from the International Institute of Americas, graduating in 2007, a great achievement for her to share with her family. She was an excellent mother to Gabrielle, her only child, born April 9th, 1992 and raised her to be a beautiful young independent woman. Francine enjoyed traveling with her family throughout her life. She visited places like London, Germany, Mexico, and most of the United States. In her later life, she got involved with Calvary Church and made many friends. She joined a bible study group and a singles group, where she went on many retreats and grew a strong relationship with God. In October 2013, she married Robert Samora and lead a happy life. Francine is survived by her husband Robert Samora of Rio Rancho, NM; her daughter Gabrielle K Lopez and parents Celestino and Frances G. Salas all of Albuquerque, NM; her brother Hector A Salas and sister-in-law Maria Provini-Salas of Springfield, MA; her sister Catherine Salas Baransky and brother-in-law Roger Baransky of Manchester, NH; nephews Aaron N Salas and wife Rosie of Houston, TX, Gary R Gamertsfelder (NM), Christopher B Baransky, Tampa, FL, Dylan M Baransky of NH; niece Angela M Brown and husband Jerry of Fairbanks, AK; niece and Goddaughter Alicia G Lovato and husband Lorenzo of Albuquerque, NM; great nephews Dominic, Jordan & Pierce Salas all of Houston , TX; great nieces Adriana & Miranda Brown of Fairbanks, AK along with many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who were so special to her. Francine was preceded in death by her sister Loretta Salas Gamertsfelder and husband Gary Roy; nieces Marilyn R Meloy Salas and Stephanie Lynn Salas. Rosary will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 9:00 am followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at the Garcia Chapel. To view Service information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222