Corrine G. Sedillo

1940-2018 Corrine G. Sedillo, age 77, a resident of Belen, NM, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She loved her family and was passionate about serving her community. Corrine started her career in Washington D.C. as a legal secretary for Tom Morris, US Congressman for the State of New Mexico. She ultimately returned to her hometown of Belen to serve as a legal secretary for Filo M. Sedillo, Esq. Corrine later became a court reporter for the Honorable Judge Filo M. Sedillo, Judge Mayo T. Boucher and Judge John W. Pope, for the Thirteenth Judicial District in Valencia County. She spent twenty years as an active member and Chairman of the Belen School Board. Corrine’s passion for education also included her dedication to secure funding for the UNM Valencia Campus, where she served as an active member of the Advisory Board. In addition to her fierce advocacy for education, Corrine will also be remembered as a loyal and active supporter of the Democratic Party. Her passion for education and politics was superseded only by her enduring love, passion and pride for her family, especially for her children and grandchildren. Corrine’s intelligence, character and zest for life were hallmarks of her uncompromising personality. Corrine never met a stranger… She was preceded in death by her husband, Filo M. Sedillo Jr; her parents, Juan and Lugarda Gabaldon; her brothers, Gillie, Milton, George, Billy and Baby Alex Gabaldon; her sisters, Felice Prevot, Annie Gallegos and Mercy Ethridge; and her brothers-in-law, Joe Gallegos, Leon Prevot, Tony James and Raul A. Sedillo. Corrine is survived by her two loving children, Filo III and his wife, Francine and Antonio and his wife, Paula; her loving grandchildren, Emily, Juan and Olivia Sedillo; her brother, Eugene and his wife, Gloria; her sisters, Dolly Apodoca and her husband, Hank, Loretta Sanchez and her husband, Jerry; her sisters-in-law, Lala Gabaldon, Geraldine Gabaldon, Diane Sedillo, Sonia James, one surviving aunt, Julia Silva and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. All services will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. A Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 11:00 A.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. with Father Clement Niggel officiating. Interment will be at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens, followed by a reception at Our Lady of Belen Parish Hall. Pallbearers will be, Charles Gabaldon, Frank Buonauro III, Gary Gabaldon, Gregory Gabaldon, Janet Sanchez, Kenny Gallegos, Mark Prevot, Michael Gabaldon and Steve Ethridge. Honorary Pallbearers will be Corrine’s surviving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Corrine’s name to the St. Mary's School, 101 N. 10th St., Belen NM 87002, specifically for development of the “New School.” The family would also like to thank the staff of Retreat Gardens in Rio Rancho for their love, dedication and care of Corrine. Please sign Corrine’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.

Corrine G. Sedillo

June 25, 1940 - April 22, 2018