\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Michael Anthony Muniz, age 49, a resident of Peñasco, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Johnny Lucero. Michael is survived by his daughter, Michelle Muniz; granddaughters, Angelina Muniz and Dominique Martinez; grandson, Diego Martinez; mother, Alice Muniz; father, Ted Muniz; sisters, Jane, Diane, and Susie Muniz and Gloria Lucero; brother, Cecil Muniz; brothers-in-law, Larry Maez and Marvin Archuleta; sister-in-law, Valerie Muniz and many nieces and nephews who loved and will miss him very much. Public visitation will begin on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Peñasco; a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church; burial will follow at the Llano Largo Cemetery in Peñasco. The family of Michael Anthony Muniz has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. \r\n