Ida Virag

Ida Virag (nee Marchesin), 89 years old, was born January 13, 1923 to Oliver and Ernesta Marchesin in Allentown, PA. She passed away peacefully at her care home on March 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Virag and son Lawrence Virag, daughter-in-law Viola Virag; brothers Anthony and Albert Marchesin. She lived most of her life in Clifton, NJ, then moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1985, then to Phoenix, AZ in 2005. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, who was loved by all and will be missed by many. Ida's family and friends were truly blessed by her presence and will miss her dearly. She holds a special place in all our hearts. The family extends many thanks and appreciation to the staff at the ABC Adult Care Home and all the Hospice of the Valley staff who contributed to her care and well being. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Baker; three grandsons, Eric Baker, Javier Virag, and Dominick Virag; four granddaughters, Diane Baker, Jacqueline Virag, Angela Miramontes, and Leticia Pena. She also has seven great-grandsons (Steven Lance Virag, Mathew Lawrence Virag, Eric Anthony Acosta, Angelo Ray Miramontes, Raymond Pena, Lawrence Pena and Mario Pena), and four great-granddaughters (Carly Marie Virag, Lauren Marissa Acosta, Dominique Pena and Toni Pena), a son-in-law, William R. Baker, and a brother Bruno Marchesin, and many nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Memorial Park (700 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque). In lieu of flowers, the family please asks to contribute to the Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 93011, Washington, DC 20090-6011or www.alz.org . Ida's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services. Daniels Family Funeral Services
1100 Coal Ave. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 842-8800