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Obituary for Rael


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday July 20, 1999

Tieyerra Rael, 12, a lifetime resident of the Grants/Milan area, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 1999, after a lengthy illness. She enjoyed listening to music, cheerleading, going to church, and spending quality time with family and friends. Tieyerra was preceded in death by her grandfather, Nick Garcia; her aunt, Kathy Holm; her uncle, Tommy Rael; and her cousin, Joseph Lopez. She is survived by her mother, Nanette Holm and step-father, Jaime Tigges of Albuquerque; her father, Johnny (Michael) Rael; her half-sister, Ruby Rael; her grandparents, Nancy Lankard and Julio Sisneros of Milan, Ermenia Chavez of Santa Fe, Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rael of Milan; her God parents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Rael of Milan; her aunts, Nikki Holm, Diane Sanchez; and many more special relatives, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and neighbors. A Christian service and viewing was held Friday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m., and a Memorial service took place on July 17, 1999, 10:00 a.m., at the Temple of Peace Church, followed by Burial at Grants Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Cardigan, Loren Antonio, Jose Rael, Jesus Rael, Alicia Rael and Christina Pereda. Honorary pallbearers were Moses Marquez, Joe Romero, Johnny Romero, Nicole Rael, Michelle Sanchez, Monique Griego and Renee Rael. Direct services, in Albuquerque, was in charge of the arrangements. On behalf of Tieyerra Rael, Nancy Lankard, Nanette Holm and their family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and contributions.