Mercedes Sinclair, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday, March 29, 2019.

Mercedes is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George; her parents, Jose and Anne Apodaca; brother, Alfonso Apodaca; sister, Theresa Martinez; and her grandson, Andrew Chavez.

She is survived by her sons: Pete Duran and wife Roberta, Paul Duran Sr., Phillip Sinclair and wife Danielle, and Patrick Sinclair; her daughter, Joann Apodaca; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her great-aunt Amelia Romero; cousin Matilda Martinez; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mercedes’s Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary (400 3rd St. SW) followed by a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church (1818 Coal Pl. SE). Burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.