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Raul A. Sedillo, age 65, scion of the legendary political family of former Valencia County Democratic Chairman, Judge Filo M. Sedillo, passed from this world in the arms of his beloved wife, Diane McDougal Sedillo and their children, Raul P., Juan Carlos and Ciana Breece Sedillo. Sedillo, a former District Judge appointed by then Governor Bruce King was a graduate of Oklahoma State University and admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1973. He served one term as District Judge before returning to private practice. He was serving as the attorney for the City of Belen until a recent illness tragically ended his life. An early "student" of his father, together with his elder brother, Filo (Bobo) Sedillo, he became involved with the grassroots of the Democratic Party. Along with his brother, he participated in the various political activities by putting up signs to support local candidates, raising money, and participated in various political campaigns. By doing this, he helped preserve the goals of Democratic philosophy. He enjoyed swimming, hunting and fishing with his children, family and friends. He was also a supporter of the local Eagles football team, of which he was a member during his high school years. He loved playing golf with friends at the local country club, and generally made fun of anything and everyone who came along by exclaiming his "yes" when he made a good putt. His amazing humor always entered the room before he did. If you were not affected by his devilish sense of humor, then you didn't know Raul. He was a man that was not affected by status, and could easily make friends with dignitaries as well as with acquaintances and neighbors. His passion for law was instilled in his sons, Raul and Carlos when they began their own careers in law. A "genetic pursuit" one would say. Then there was his beautiful daughter Ciana, who would remain the apple of his eye as he watched her develop to the height of his expectations. Through it all, a woman by his side whose beauty, grace and spirit would be his greatest source, his loving wife, Diane. He was preceded by his parents, former District Judge, Filo M. Sedillo and Emily Page Sedillo; and his father and mother-in-law, Dr. Cloise McDougal and Jane Breece McDougal. Raul is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Diane of the family home in Belen; two sons, Raul P. and his wife, Ida Hernandez Sedillo of Albuquerque and their daughter, Jasmine whom Raul loved and cherished; Carlos Sedillo of San Antonio, TX; and daughter, Ciana Breece Sedillo of Albuquerque; brother, Filo (Bobo) and his wife, Corrine of Belen; and sister, Sonia James and her husband, Tony of Albuquerque. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel, on Friday, September 14, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with a eulogy at 10:30 a.m. and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with Father Stephen Sanchez presiding. Interment will take place at a later date at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Albuquerque. Urn bearers will be his brother, Filo (Bobo) Sedillo; brother-in-laws, Bob McDougal, Danny Brower and Tony James; Michael Jaramillo, Mark Baca, and Tody Perea. Sign Raul's online register book at www. romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
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