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Obituary for LUJAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday August 29, 2005

Rick Lujan, 51 of Rio Rancho went to be with the Lord the 23rd day of August 2005. Rick was born to Manuel and Maime Lujan on the 3rd day of April 1954 and preceded them in death along with brother- in-laws Ralph Aguirre and Henry Smith Jr. (Wedo). At the time of Rick's passing he was surrounded by many that loved him. He was a caring, loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was survived by his wife, Virginia Lujan; three daughters, Sandra and husband, Ray Garza, Jennifer Lujan and Gerald Sandoval, and Jami Hodges; four sons, Michael Lujan, Nicholas Lujan, Jake Hodges and Adrian Smith; four grandchildren, Ray, Aubrianna, Jacob, & Antonia; his in-laws, Henry and Linda Smith; sister-in-law, Valarie Huerta and husband, Manuel and brother- in-law, Matthew Smith. Rick was also survived by his siblings, Manuel Lujan and wife, Cathy, Ann Aguirre and husband, Ralph, Helen Cruz and husband, Joe, Michael Cassidy, Pat Cassidy and wife, Susie, Bernadette Lopez and husband, Henry, Mary Louise Booth and husband, Ernest, Debra Goryanec and husband, George, Paul Lujan and Melissa, Mark Lujan, Lisa Lujan and several nieces, nephews and friends. Rick was a wonderful, beautiful person with a personality that would light up any room and he will be missed by everyone he touched. A crematory mass will be held on August 30, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the St. Bernadette Church at 11401 Indian School Rd. Albuquerque, NM. Immediately following mass, there will be a gathering for family and friends at the Moose's Lodge at 2121 Edith Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM.