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Lydia Saavedra, 65, passed on March 20, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by her loving family. Lydia is survived by her brother, Orlando Saavedra and his wife, Sylvia of Rocklin, CA; her niece, to whom she was a second mom, Ann Abeyta and her husband, Luis Ferrua of Castro Valley, CA; niece and nephew, Sherri Saavedra - Gordon and Jeffrey Saavedra; great nieces and nephews, Shane Saavedra, Trevor Gordon, Taylor Gordon, Travis Gordon, Cayden Ramirez; uncles, Joe Lovato, Richard Lovato, and Eliseo Saavedra; aunts, Stella Giron and Clorinda Montoya. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anne Lee (Lovato) Saavedra; and her sister, Phina (Saavedra) Cordova. Lydia was very much an intellect. She was an avid reader and a union negotiator with the California Teachers Association. Lydia was a three time California Teacher of The Year award recipient where she served as a teacher for 31 years and developed many lifelong friendships. She was an active resident of Albuquerque Care Center where she developed an on site library. Her friends at the center were a great inspiration to her life. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd.
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