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Albert Nelson, Jr. went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2010. Albert was a descendent of two prominent New Mexico families, the Nelson's and the Martinez's. He was born in Pintada, New Mexico to the home of Alberto C. and Isabel Martinez Nelson. Albert graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1952 where he was voted best dressed and best dancer in his class. He then made his residence in Albuquerque and worked with the New Mexico National Guard HQ Detachment NM National Guard, Bank of New Mexico, Zales, Hilton Diamond Jim's, Tiki Kai Bar and Restaurant. He was also a Maitre'D at the famous Lil's Restaurant in the former Amfac Hotel where he hobnobbed with movie stars and other aristocrats. He became know as "Al" as he enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone he came in contact with. Among his many friends was Brother Mathias founder of the Brothers of the Good Shepherd where Albert enjoyed doing volunteer work. Albert was a devoted member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church where he was a member of the Choir. He also enjoyed attending the many Funciones at the small churches in Eastern New Mexico, including Pintada and Milagro. His three loves were his Mother Isabel, Aunt Preddie and his precious sister Emily. Albert will be missed by everyone especially his sister Emily who cared for him in his last years. Albert was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Benny Nelson and Joe Nelson; and his sister Clorie Nelson Baca; and sister-in-law Dolores Nelson. He is survived by his sister and care taker Emily Chavez and husband David of Albuquerque, Larry Nelson of Albuquerque and Margie Reardon and husband Joe of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Rosary services will be recited on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. at our Lady of Assumption Church with Father Gino Correra officiating. Private entombment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7500 Paseo Del Norte NE. Serving as Pallbearers will be Frances Baca, Antoinette Montgomery, Jim Stuterman, George Nielson, Mark Chavez, Matthew Chavez, Joe Nelson and Ben Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Josie Carillo, Mary Burch, Christine Diebert, Carolyn Baca, Frank Baca, Joe Reardon and Tony Gabaldon. A special thank you to Dr. Sandra Qaseem, MD and Roland Moore, Physical Therapist. Farewell our dear Albert. We know that the angels in heaven are waiting so that you can Jitter Bug with them. Adios. In lieu of flowers the family graciously request that memorial contributions be made to Share Your Care, Bear Canyon 4645 Pitt NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111 or Brothers of the Good Shepherd 901 13th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Please visit our online guestbook for Albert at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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