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Clarissa Valdez died at the age of 46 on Saturday, April 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anita Martinez; and her brother, Daniel Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Martin Valdez, and three sons, Jacob, Lucas, and Adam Valdez. She is also survived by her father, Estolano Martinez, a brother, Robert Martinez and wife, Linda; sisters, Anita Mia Garcia and husband, Gilbert, and Maria Elena Maestas, all of Albuquerque, and sister, Rita Martinez, of Phoenix, and Linda Bassi and husband, Richard, of Rio Rancho. She is also survived by her father-in-law, George Valdez and wife, Elodia, of Bernalillo; and a brother-in-law, Abe Valdez and wife, Laura, of Albuquerque. She had a special place in her heart for St. Padre Pio. Clarissa was a graduate of the University of New Mexico, majoring in early childhood development. She truly enjoyed being a wife and mom, and she especially enjoyed working with her Calico family. She was beautiful, charming, and witty and an inspiration to all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed. A Rosary will be held Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at San Jose de Duranes Church located west of Rio Grande Blvd just off of Los Anaya Rd at 2110 Los Luceros Rd NW. Mass of Christian burial will be at San Felipe de Neri Roman Catholic Church on Friday, May 2, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Internment will take place at Mt. Calvary, 900 Edith Blvd. NE. The family would like to express thanks to their numerous family and friends for their support and condolences. Special thanks goes out to Father Dennis Garcia, the Calico family, the PT staff at UNMH, and other supportive medical staff, Laura Valdez, Cynthia Baber, Geraldine Garcia, Michelle Rebarchik, Lisa Bonney and Debora Sponsel. Pallbears will be Paul Rebarchik, Michael and Matthew Wilson, Elden De Herrera, and Colton and Clayton Di Bennedetti. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Valdez, Lorenzo Polaco, Willie De Herrera, and Roke Muna. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holland's Rose at 132 Griegos Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. Online condolences: www.Reflectionoflife.com. The Salazar family of REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
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