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SARAH Age 85, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2012, surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Sarah was born February 14, 1927, in Albuquerque, to Anastacio and Ida Anaya. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her beloved husband, Jose Abran Saavedra, preceded her in death. Together, they owned and operated a successful business, Saavedra School Bus Company for many years. She is survived by her children, Cecilia Archunde, Andrea Garcia and husband, Roger, Becky Vigil, Joey Saavedra and wife, Irene, Lynn Saavedra and Hope Lovato; and grandchildren, Justine Archunde, Stanley Archunde Jr., Roger Garcia Jr., Steven Garcia, Anthony Vigil Jr., Joey Saavedra Jr., Matthew Saavedra, Frankie Lovato Jr., Jerry Lovato and Angela Estevis; and siblings, Maclovia Drake, Katie Ortiz, Sinfer Torres and Tony Anaya; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Demetrio Candelaria, Diana Steinmeier, Carolina Polvar and Luz Morales for all their help and support. Sarah was a dedicated member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Her favorite pastimes were spent at Albuquerque Casinos, where she won a large jackpot, and also listening to her favorite local bands, Roberto Griego and Juntos Unidos. A viewing will be held Friday, May 25th from 6-7 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Riverside Chapel Funeral Home, 225 San Mateo NE. A Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, May 26, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary.
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