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Obituary for Platero


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 09, 2002

Russell Adam Patrick Platero, age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother, grandson, and friend was called home to be with the Lord, our Savior, Sunday, April 7, 2002. Russell was born in Albuquerque and was a resident of Canoncito, NM. He was a 1999 Graduate of West Mesa High School; he was continuing his education at the University of New Mexico. Russell's hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence and Cornelia Platero of Canoncito; his brother, Wesley Platero; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Joe, Sr. of Sanders, AZ and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tsosie of Crown Point, NM; paternal grandmother, Rose Platero of Canoncito; and paternal great-grandmother, Marie Trujillo of Taos Pueblo. Also surviving are his girlfriend, Vanessa Vasquez; other relatives and a host of friends. Russell will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Visitations will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Casket Bearers will be Milton Pettus, Michael Platero, Ray Smith, Roman Parada, Norman Tsosie, and Melvin Foster, Jr. Honorary bearers will be Perry B. Joe, Sr., Melvin Foster, Sr., Larry Foster, Sr., Trenton R. Tsosie, Gilbert Platero and James Cajete. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160.


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