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Obituary for Vallejos


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday May 28, 1999

Mary Inez Vallejos, 78, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 26, 1999. Ms. Vallejos is survived by her two daughters, Dorothy Baird and husband, Jim and Mary Ann Flores and husband, Fernando; two sisters, Enriqueta Gonzales and Rosa Gallegos; two brothers, Steve Saavedra and wife, Vina and Christobal Saavedra Sr. and wife, Julia; seven grandchildren, Rochelle, Mark, Veronica, Monica, Fernando, Frank and Kenneth; 19 great-grandchildren, Marciano, Armando, Ryan, Noah, Mathew, Anndrea, David, Daniel, Chris, Joshua, Jacob, Damian, Frankie, Derick, Sarah, Luke, Jacqulyn, Justin and Joshua. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Miguela Saavedra; brothers, Marcelino and Victor; and one son, Sonny. She was a member of the Catholic Church, Holy Family Senior Center, participated in the Senior Olympics, Sacred Heart League, Blue Army, and sang in the choir. She was the strength of the entire family. When the family needed a special prayer answered we went to her. A Rosary will be recited Friday evening, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with visitation after 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Church, with final viewing at the church after 8:30 a.m. Father Jack, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be Frank Shaw Jr., Mark Flores, Fernando Flores Jr., Kenneth Flores, Chris Saavedra Jr. and Marciano Apodaca. Honorary will be Marcy Saavedra, Janet Astengo, Bernie Baca, Steve Saavedra Jr., George Gallegos and Manuel Saavedra. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.