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Mr. Ricardo L. Valles, 88, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family on January 5, 1999. Mr. Valles was the beloved father of two daughters, Rebecca Benavidez and Lydia Flores; three sons, Eddie Valles and wife, Margaret, Juan (Johnny) Valles and wife, Gloria and Ernest Valles; two sisters, Cora Giron and husband, Anselono and Viola Lopez; one brother, Nago Valles; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Valles was preceded in death by his wife, Raquel; son, Tommy; four grandchildren, Charlotte, Barbara, Richard and Andrew. Mr. Valles was a member of the Catholic Church, during World War II he worked with the government at Eaton Metal constructing patoon tanks for the Marines, after World War II he worked as a contractor doing construction. Visitation for Mr. Valles will be Thursday afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, 7:00 p.m., at St. Annes Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with visitation at the church after 6:30 p.m. Deacon Tibo Chavez, reciting. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at St. Annes Church with final visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Monsignor Joaquin Bazan, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Evangelico Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Benavidez, Johnny Benavidez, Andrew Aragon, Edward Valles, Jr., Ernie Valles and Scott Valles. Honorary will be Manuel Felix and Gene Giron. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
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