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Raul T. Mr. Raul (Roy) T. Maldonado passed away June 1, 2007. He was born December 1, 1936, in Las Cruces, NM to Santiago and Clara Trejo Maldonado. Roy graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1957. He served in the Air Force for seven years. Roy spent many years in San Diego where he owned and operated a snack food business. Upon returning to New Mexico he worked for APS for 10 years before retiring. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Lois and his baby girl/granddaughter, Kori Jo of the family home. He is also survived by three daughters, Diana, Sherry and Laurie and husband, Robert all of San Diego; a stepson, Michael Golden of Denver, CO; his "adopted daughter," Loretta Chavez and husband, Danny; grandchildren, Rene, Raquel, Brittney, Alec, Kailee, Kori Jo and Michael; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Consuelo Salinas, Esperanza Carrillo and husband, Willie, Sophie Dominguez and husband, Johnny all of Las Cruces, Gloria Maldonado of Rene, NV and a brother, Gilbert and wife, Susie of Albuquerque; also a niece and his goddaughter, Cindy and husband, Frank of Albuquerque; his cousin, Gabe Baldonado who was like a brother to him; his mother-in-law, Shirley Harris; sister-in-law, Wilma Harris; brothers-in-law, Robert and Glen Harris all of San Diego; all of his dear cousins, all of Las Cruces; many nieces, nephews and his church family. He was blessed to have many wonderful doctors throughout his illness that was diagnosed in October 2006. The hospice staff of Southwest Samaritan Care Hospice took wonderful care of him since February 2007; his Dr. McConnell; his "beautiful" as he called her and his "adopted daughter," Loretta Chavez and Dr. Mine Seher Seniye, Ph.D.M.S. whom he loved and adored. A special thank you to Dr. Victor Vigil, his Oncologist and Dr. Richard Ming who took wonderful care of him. Also a special thank you to Fred Griego for driving him to dialysis and Rita with Department of Transportation. Roy met many wonderful people throughout his illness. A special thanks to Gabaldon Mortuary for their kindness and professional handling of Roy's arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at El Buen Samaritano Methodist Church, 700 Granite Ave. NW with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Rodolfo Barrera officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Baca, Robert Harris, Ernie Costales, Max Cisneros, Arturo Baldonado and Ron Olivas. Honorary pallbearer will be his cousin, Gabe Baldonado, who was like a brother to him. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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