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RICHARD A. Age 82. A loving, caring supportive, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita; six children: Deborah Rael-Buckley and her husband, Thomas. Valerie Compton and her husband Woody. Lorraine Lewis and fiance Erin Gavin. Richard G. Rael and fiance Tonya Mixon, John Rael and his wife Colleen and Irene Rael-Ramirez and her husband Christopher. Five grandchildren; Justin Lawrence, Joshua and Jordan Rael, and Mateo and Annaleise Rael. Richard is also survived by his sisters; EmmaJean Helling, Dolly Harris, Doris McGrew and brother; Adolph Rael. Richard worked as an order analyst at the Sandia National Laboratories for 35 years and also served as a Chief Union Steward. After retirement, he worked as a Mediator at the Albuquerque Metropolitan Courts. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Parish and had a strong spiritual belief. Richard's passion for many years was running and he had often said, "When I get to heaven, I will run again". Richard was a man of faith, a man of knowledge, a man of strength, a man of guidance, a man of humor and a man of unconditional love. As time allows our hearts to heal, his memory of all mentioned will forever be our shining light. Though lives are limited, we must all remember, it is not how long the flower blooms, but for how brightly. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 4020 Lomas Boulevard, NE with a reception following at the family home. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will follow at a later date. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at www.danielsfuneral.com Richard's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188 Please proofread the above obituary notice and make any corrections necessary. Your signature indicates you have read the obituary above and approve
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