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Michael Saavedra. On October 11, 2010, caressed by the gentle afternoon glow of a perfect early autumn day, and in the arms of the woman he loved more than anything in this world, Michael Saavedra, protective, devoted and loving husband of Debbie V. Saavedra; and diligent son of Rosendo and Josie (Josefita) Saavedra, concluded his brave and enduring fight with cancer - passing on to a greater glory free of suffering, greeted in celebration by his forebears, and beckoned by the triumphant and final call of the Lord. He was three days from his forty-eighth birthday, having entered this world on October 14, 1962 and growing up in Armijo in Albuquerque's South Valley. Michael was a remarkable, strong and beautiful man in every way, steadfast in his faith and defined by a special humility, dignity and grace. He loved the symbol of the wolf, a majestic creature imbued above all with the trait of loyalty, a singularly defining characteristic of this wonderful human being. With a boundless heart and sharing unlimited generosity, he was successful and proud of the business he and Debbie shared and worked hard on together to cultivate and grow. Married for 21 years, Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie; his parents, Rosendo and Josefita Saavedra; his siblings, Ruben Saavedra, Jeanette Padilla and husband, Ambrose, Alex Saavedra, Donna Lopez and husband, Anthony; his Godchildren, Joe Jaramillo, Michelle Martinez, Bessie Gomez, Kayla Sanchez, Alex Garcia, Vicente Padilla, Nikili Bowyer and Jeremiah Jaramillo; his Godmother Lili Salazar; his in-laws, Celso and Bessie Jaramillo and family; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alejandro and Alejandrina Saavedra, and Fidel and Sofia Maldonado. Visitation will be Friday, October 15, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., by the Padilla Family. Final Visitation will be Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., at the Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Clarence Maes, presider. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ruben Saavedra, Alex Saavedra, Paul Alfaro, Joe Jaramillo, Rudy Jaramillo, and Ted Sanchez; Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Jaramillo, Onofre Lucero, Ambrosio Padilla and Anthony Lopez. Please visit GabaldonMorturaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Morturary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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