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Staff Sergeant Jarrod A. Vallejos, U.S. Air Force, went to be with Our Lord on August 8, 2008 at the age of 25. Jarrod is survived by his mother, Kathy Ortega and husband, Jason; his father, Adolph Vallejos and wife, Julie; his sisters, Colleen Vallejos and her son, Xzavier Montoya; Alexis Ortega, and Jessica Lucero; his brothers, David Lucero and Mike Lucero; grandparents, Roger and Sylvia Ramirez, and Gilbert Ortega; his aunts and uncles, Jackie and Yolanda Jaramillo, Victor and Joanne Vallejos, Betty Vallejos and boyfriend, Chewy, James and Judy Vallejos, Cindy Canaday, Ramona Ramirez, Rachel Martinez, Larry Ortega, and Jeremy Ortega; his best friend, Jonathan Jackson; many other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Louisa Vallejos and Lucy Ortega; his aunt, Rebecca Candelaria; and his uncle Tommy Tapia. Jarrod was a former resident of Albuquerque, a graduate of West Mesa High School, Class of 2001. Jarrod was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he has served for the past seven years. He served with honor and distinction as an intelligence specialist and had recently returned from a tour of duty in the Middle East and was assigned to duty in San Antonio, TX. Throughout his life, Jarrod was a "people person," who loved drama, singing, and making people laugh. He had a robust sense of humor and a deep commitment to his family and his loved ones. Jarrod was awarded best actor (drama) in high school and had many other achievements. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, acquaintances, and additional family members. Visitation will be Thursday evening, August 14, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., by Pastor Rick Legg, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. Final visitation will be Friday morning at the Family Worship Center, 7311 Glennrio Dr. SW from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Rick Legg, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Scotty Jaramillo, Robert Candelaria Jr., Jonathan Jackson, Victor Vallejos Jr., Issac Ortega, and Tommy Kist. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Candelaria, Christopher Kist, and Jonathan Kist. Arrangement by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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