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Obituary for SAAVEDRA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday April 21, 2009

Albert, age 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2009. Albert was born to Cresencio and Margarita (Zamora) Saavedra on August 29, 1925; He was a loyal member of the American Legion and parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Albert was a devoted husband to Bessie and loving father to Diana Martinez and husband Daniel, Joanna Rael, Alberta Crespin and husband Margarito, Elizabeth Saavedra and godfather to Joseph Moya and wife Karen, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother Fidel Saavedra and wife Felicita, sisters Erlinda Trujillo and husband Louie, Anna Lovato, and sister-in-law Mary Ann Saavedra as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Albert is preceded in death by brothers Cresencio Saavedra and wife Ramona and Edmundo Saavedra. Albert was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend and a man who lived his life always being mindful of others needs. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Carlisle Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Albert will be laid to rest at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery on his and Bessie's 60th Wedding Anniversary. Pallbearers will be Jerry Rael, Albert Crespin, Bryan Crespin, Daniel Martinez, Cresencio Saavedra, and Stephen Romero. Albert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188 Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com


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